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Russia, China believe that Golden Dome program is destabilizing
It envisages the creation of an unconstrained, global and multi-tier missile defense system providing protection against any missile threats, including all types of missiles of adversaries equal or similar in strength
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Putin signs annual decree to call up reservists for military training
The Russian government and regional authorities are instructed to ensure the implementation of measures related to the call-up of citizens for military training and the conduct of these training sessions
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Launch pad for Angara rockets put into operation
Further to the launch table, 37 other facilities were put into operation as part of Angara launch site construction
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Watchdog group accuses FIFA chief Infantino of bias, demands probe into Trump award
According to the source, the complaint stipulates four alleged violations of neutrality that Infantino committed when talking about US President Trump
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US Treasury Secretary discusses sanctions on Lukoil, Rosneft with Ukrainian PM
Scott Bessent also said that during the phone call with Yulia Sviridenko he highlighted US President Donald Trump’s commitment to securing a lasting peace in Ukraine
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One dead, 260 wounded at Damascus rally marking one year since fall of Assad regime
The ministry stated that "rescue teams provided medical assistance to 247 people at the scene, while 18 others were taken to the hospital"
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Russia’s military chief inspects Battlegroup Center in special military operation area
During the trip, Army General Valery Gerasimov handed state awards to the servicemen who had distinguished themselves in liberating Krasnoarmeysk in the DPR "and thanked them for their valor and courage displayed in accomplishing combat objectives"
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Russia prefers to achieve special op goals diplomatically — diplomat
According to Vasily Nebenzya, Russia sees no serious conditions for that because of the subversive activities of European hawks
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Russia’s new Armata tank gets new-generation reactive armour
The Armata tank’s armour ensures protection against all modern tank shells, anti-tank guided missiles and grenade launchers with the calibre of 100 to 150 mm
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Euroclear could lose 16 bln euros held in Russia if Russian assets confiscated in EU
"If the EU's decision is interpreted as a confiscation of Russian assets, this will make Euroclear and its clients investing in Russia vulnerable to legal action and asset seizure," Guillaume Eliet said
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Ukrainian military brings tanks, artillery, mercenaries to Kharkov Region — official
Reports indicate the presence of mercenaries from Poland, Georgia, and various Latin American nations, according to the press service of the Military-Civilian Administration of the Kharkov Region
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Rapid easing of monetary policy may threaten 4% inflation target in 2026 — Bank of Russia
According to the regulator’s analysts, rising inflation expectations also indicate the need to maintain tight monetary conditions for an extended period
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Lukashenko extends visa-free regime for 38 European countries to 2026
It said the conditions for visa-free entry remain unchanged
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UK imposes sanctions against philosopher Alexander Dugin, the Rybar think tank
In addition, restrictions were imposed on the Foundation for the Protection and Support of the Rights of Compatriots Living Abroad
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Liberating Novodanilovka, Russian troops secure southwestern flank — expert
"After the liberation of Malaya Tokmachka, the settlement of Novodanilovka in the Orekhov area was another logical step for our servicemen, since it threatened the southwestern flank of our advancing troops," Andrey Marochko said
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Trump may exclude Zelensky from talks on Ukraine — US radio host
Steve Gill noted that many in Trump’s inner circle "are questioning whether Zelensky has either the power or the desire to actually end the conflict"
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More sabotage, Western patronage: what is known about terrorist acts prevented by Russia
Twenty-four criminals and their accomplices have been neutralized and over 2,000 have been detained through the coordinated efforts of security agencies since the beginning of the year
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Hungarian foreign minister rips EC president von der Leyen's leadership
According to Peter Szijjarto, under her leadership, Europe became a much less safe and much less competitive place than it used to be
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Taking Novodanilovka Russian troops move closer to Orekhov — defense source
Success in Novodanilovka was achieved thanks to a proven tactic: first, reconnaissance identifies weak points in the defense, then artillery and precision weapons deliver strikes, after which the infantry takes up positions, the source said
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Putin asks human rights activist to send her proposals for pardons
At a meeting of the Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights, Merkachyova put forward several initiatives on how to develop the jury trial
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EU prepares to admit Ukraine by 2030 and start war with Russia — Orban
As the Hungarian prime minister recalled, the treaty establishing the EU states that "in the event of an armed attack on the territory of one of its member states, the other member states are obliged to provide this state with all the assistance at their disposal"
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Russian troops liberate Ostapovskoye community in Dnepropetrovsk Region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted more than 210 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy armored combat vehicle in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Around 2,000 militants surrender in CAR under Russian-backed program
In many places, militants are in designated areas waiting for their turn to disarm, while they do not commit serious crimes, Dmitry Podolsky said
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New theft scheme, concern in Zelensky's circle: statements by Russia’s SVR
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service said that Vladimir Zelensky's entourage fears that the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict will hurt their pocketbook
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Minsk has Moscow's support on nuclear weapons deployment — Lukashenko
The Belarusian leader announced earlier that Russia’s Oreshnik missile system, which will enter combat duty in Belarus in December, will be moving throughout the republic
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Gas pipelines, unified preferential regime to attract $169.0 bln to Far East
Many major projects have already been identified, Yury Trutnev said
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Silver price hits all-time high exceeding $60 per troy ounce
By 6:37 p.m. Moscow time, the price of silver had accelerated to $60.475 per ounce
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Zelensky admits no chance of Ukraine joining NATO
"Neither the US nor several other countries see Ukraine in the alliance yet," Vladimir Zelensky said
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Turkey tries to ensure non-proliferation of Ukrainian conflict in Black Sea — minister
Turkey has repeatedly said that it strictly adheres to the 1936 convention
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Russia to become world leader in unmanned systems development by 2030 — expert
According to Konstantin Yashin, this issue is getting significant attention from the government, and personally from Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Overwhelming majority of companies redomiciles from Cyprus — First Deputy Minister
The threat of blockade from certain European countries for the Kaliningrad Region, where one of such regions is located, has not affected the redomiciliation
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North Korean leader offers condolences on death of Russian envoy to Pyongyang
Kim Jong Un emphasized that the course in which the DPRK-Russia relations have developed into the present firm alliance is clearly associated with the devoted efforts of Alexander Matsegora
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Far East needs new 12.8 GW in generating capacity to eliminate energy deficit
"The first thing that must be done in terms of infrastructure is to eliminate the generation deficit," Yury Trutnev said
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Putin to receive Indonesian leader for talks in Kremlin
The two leaders are set to discuss "issues of further development of the Russian-Indonesian strategic partnership
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Russia seeks to put end to Ukraine's war against its own people with special op — Putin
The Russian leader recalled that those who did not accept the 2014 coup d'etat in Ukraine were met with armed resistance from authorities
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Trump hopes to clinch peace deal on Ukraine by Christmas — Financial Times
The story says Zelensky replied that he needed to consult with his allies in Europe first
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Defendants in Donbass genocide case facing life sentence
The case has been referred to the DPR Supreme Court for consideration on the merits
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An-22 aircraft crashes in Ivanovo Region — emergency services
According to the source, seven people were on board
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Annual inflation in Russia slows down, all factors point to decline in 2026 — Central Bank
"At the same time, the persistent components of consumer-price growth remain elevated and so far, show no pronounced tendency toward decline," the regulator’s analysts noted
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Japan refuses European plan to seize Russian assets — media
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated that Japan has no legal authority to dispose of Russian assets
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Kaspersky Lab reveals patterns from Russia's data-leaked passwords
According to the company’s data, the average lifespan of a password is 3.5 to 4 years
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Belarusian General Staff believes West preparing for war
Pavel Muraveyko noted that Minsk considers it necessary to resolve all issues diplomatically
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Russia’s new Svarog digital drone put into operation in special military operation zone
According to the Frobotics official, the digital communication system allows the drone to stabilize, hover, and fly route missions autonomously
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US official says will update Congress on Trump’s stance regarding Russia sanctions bill
The measure envisages secondary sanctions against Russia’s trading partners
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Ukrainian elections, Russia’s negotiating position, Europe decaying: Trump's statements
The US leader stated that Russia is in a more advantageous negotiating position than Ukraine
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Press review: EU seeks to push US peace plan to stalemate as Thai-Cambodia clashes flare
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, December 9
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Pope Leo says doesn’t know when he could visit Ukraine
"One must also be realistic in these matters," the pontiff added
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Analyst says new US strategy offers Russia 'rare window' of opportunity
According to Eldar Mamedov, the new NSS demands a peace in Ukraine that serves American interests — prioritizing stability over maximalist justice, de-escalation over moral posturing, and the hard work of diplomacy over the seductive folly of endless war
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Kiev’s power grid may collapse in coming months following Russian strikes — expert
Vitaly Kiselev believes that for greater success in the zone of the special military operation, Russian troops need to "put out of existence" the Ukrainian railways network
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Russia moves forward with production of series of cancer vaccines
The vaccine is meant for adult patients with inoperable or metastatic melanoma
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Bank of Russia sells yuan worth $186 mln with settlements on December 8
The Central Bank sold yuan on the domestic market in the amount of 9 bln rubles with settlements on December 5, 2025
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National projects must lead to creation of domestic technologies — Putin
The head of state stressed that "technological leadership projects did not exist in isolation but had systemic significance for all spheres of life"
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AI is double-edged sword — Putin
"This is an important and very difficult issue," the Russian leader said
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US Department of Energy raises 2025 Brent oil price forecast to $68.91 per barrel
At the same time, the agency expects global oil inventories to continue growing, which will exert significant downward pressure on prices
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Russia pays fee to UN budget fully — representative of Secretary General
Stephane Dujarric added that Russia had contributed $71,781,915
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Countdown for Zelensky regime has begun — senior Russian MP
Trump’s patience is wearing, said Leonid Slutsky
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Zelensky's statement about readiness for polls bluff, manipulation of rules — envoy
He sets obviously unacceptable conditions, noted Rodion Miroshnik
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Hungary, Russia to hinder actions of opponents of peace in Ukraine — Szijjarto
The minister expressed hope that the restoration of peace in Ukraine would lead to the lifting of sanctions
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Musk calls for elected body instead of European Commission
"The current system is rule by bureaucracy, not democracy," he noted
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France does not want to expropriate Russian assets held in its private banks — FT
French banks hold around 18 bln euros in Russian assets, which is the second-highest figure in Europe, the paper said
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German chancellor, other European leaders urge Zelensky to reject US peace plan — WSJ
The Europeans insisted on outlining clear security guarantees in the US peace plan, aimed at preventing an alleged resumption of Moscow’s confrontation with Kiev
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Italy considers use of frozen Russian assets risky for Europe — minister
"None of the proposals under discussion guarantee compliance with international law," Italy's EU Affairs Minister Tommaso Foti said
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EU eyes seizing Russian money due to depletion of national resources — economist
"The goal is not simply to ‘take money away,’ but rather to establish a sustainable financial flow for Ukraine", said Nikolay Gapenko
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Liberation of Konstantinovka by Russian troops to affect whole military operation — expert
According to Vitaly Kiselev, Konstantinovka is currently one of the most difficult areas in the zone of the special military operation
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US plans to cut aid to Kiev after last installments of G7 loan
Along with Japan, the US rejected the European Union’s offer to join its plan to use frozen Russian state assets to fund Ukraine
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No progress on Trump’s peace plan possible until Israel stops violating ceasefire — Hamas
Hossan Badran also recalled that under the agreements, Israel was supposed to reopen the Rafah checkpoint on the border with the Gaza Strip or increase humanitarian deliveries to the enclave
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Investments from Russia to Georgia double in Q3
Total volume of direct foreign investments in Georgia amounted to $533.2 mln in the reporting period
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Conflict in Ukraine unlikely to escalate into WW3 — Trump
According to the US president, the Ukrainian conflict is "a big problem for Europe," which "they’re not handling well"
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Russia, China conduct air patrol in Asia-Pacific Region — defense ministry
The air patrol was not directed against third countries, the ministry stressed
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Russia, Hungary must resist external pressure — Szijjarto
Peter Szijjarto added that Budapest and Moscow should make a breakthrough to increase the interaction rates
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Tony Blair not to join Gaza 'Peace Board' due to Arab countries' stance — media
According to the newspaper, Tony Blair’s candidacy was rejected by several Arab and Muslim states because of his active support for the US invasion of Iraq in 2003
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Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport diverts, cancels dozens of flights
Flights operated by Russian and foreign airlines for departure and arrival continue to be serviced by agreement
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Russia says only Ukrainian air defense damages civilian objects in Ukraine
Vasily Nebenzya also said the majority of Ukrainians do not want to fight for a government he claimed they don't support
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Liberation of Krasnoarmeysk, battle of Dimitrov: Statements by Russia’s top brass
The Russian Armed Forces taking control of Krasnoarmeysk marked a crucial stage in the operation to liberate the entire Donbass, Valery Gerasimov said
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Development plans for Russia’s Arctic Zone must be drafted through 2050
Andrey Chibis added that a project of such magnitude could be administered by the newly created Arctic Development Corporation, established on the basis of the existing Far East and Arctic Development Corporation, or by a joint corporation formed by Rosatom and VEB.RF
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GAC not planning to leave Russian market — company
GAC continues operations as usual and performs all the current obligations, the press service informed
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US, European leaders’ Statements on Arctic expose their Russophobia — Russian Navy chief
Key political statements emphasize the increasing pace of the Arctic’s militarization and preparations for a potential military confrontation in the region under the pretext of ‘protecting against threats from Russia and China,’ Alexander Moiseyev said
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Zelensky says ready to hold elections in Ukraine
However, he said that legislative changes and security measures are needed to hold elections so that military personnel can also vote
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Russian troops take major defense center of Ukrainian army — military source
The Ukrainian army lost a company of personnel and over 10 pieces of military equipment in the battle for Ostapovskoye
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Favorable conditions for business have created in Russian Far East — PM
Gross regional product has increased by more than one quarter, and the volume of private investment has reached roughly 5.5 trillion rubles, Mikhail Mishustin said
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Maduro’s days are numbered, says Trump
The US president refused to answer the question about Washington’s potential ground invasion of this Latin American country
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US calls on Cambodia, Thailand to immediately halt hostilities — Rubio
"We strongly urge the immediate cessation of hostilities, the protection of civilians, and for both sides to return to the de-escalatory measures outlined in the October 26 Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords," the statement says
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Former US President Obama forced Ukrainian authorities to give up Crimea — Trump
The US leader called the peninsula "massive and beautiful"
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West increases military presence in Arctic, Russian Navy chief warns
Alexander Moiseyev noted that the updated Arctic strategies of NATO member states were clearly directed against Russia
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Putin to award Heroes of Russia with Gold Star medals today
The ceremony will be held in the St. George Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace
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UN court accepts Russia’s lawsuit against Ukraine, gives Kiev one year to answer
Russia can submit its objections by December 7, 2027
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Fix Price to start opening stores in Serbia in early 2026
A company’s office is already working in the country
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Zelensky says new version of peace plan will be handed over to US on Wednesday
According to Zelensky, work is underway on three documents
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Russians' domestic travel spending up by 30% yoy in autumn, study says
"Travelers prefer not only neighboring regions but also more distant destinations, expanding their vacation geography," Alexey Okhorzin noted
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Zelensky admits that Ukraine cannot take Crimea back from Russia
"We don’t have enough support for this", also noted Vladimir Zelensky
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Russia in contact with US, awaiting outcomes of discussions with Kiev — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov specified that consultations continued "at the current level of engagement"
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Military transport aircraft crashes in Sudan, killing all crew onboard — AFP
The exact number of deaths is unknown
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RusHydro and Pakistan to determine areas of energy cooperation by year-end
Sergey Machekhin added that Pakistan is a highly self-sufficient country in terms of energy
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Kiev is luring foreigners into trenches, Ukrainians are hard to come by — Russian envoy
According to Rodion Miroshnik, this strategy is driven by the increasing difficulty Ukraine faces in mobilizing its own citizens
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Several rounds fired at military airdrome in western Damascus — TV
According to preliminary data, several rounds were fired by unidentified militants at the Mezzeh military airdrome in the city’s outskirts
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US reporter Christopher Helali added to on Ukraine’s undesirable persons database
Christopher Helali has been accused of "encroachment on the sovereignty and territorial integrity" of Ukraine and "dissemination of Russian propaganda"
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Europe is 'moving in some bad directions' — Trump
Donald Trump voiced concern about the current political track taken by EU countries
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FACTBOX: Russia hit by 121 Ukrainian drones overnight, nine wounded in Cheboksary
The injured people are getting all necessary medical assistance
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Russia-China missile defense exercises aim to create common security system — expert
Russia is acting as an engineering driving force for ensuring not only regional but also global security and building a system based on a balance of power, with the potential to deter Western opponents who regularly resort to nuclear blackmail
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Spain suspends investigation into death of defector from Russia over lack of suspects
The investigative actions did not allow to initiate a case against a specific person
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Zelensky tries to drown sensible settlement proposals in stream of nonsense — envoy
The change in the format of Vladimir Zelensky's interaction with press is also due to his nervousness because of the tough position of the United States, noted Rodion Miroshnik
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