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Record radiation level found in ground water at Fukushima NPP
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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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Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s long-range UAV launch sites in past day
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,300 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Kiev silent on Russian strikes on military-industrial complex, confirming impact — expert
Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Russian army, in response to Kiev's terrorist act in Starobelsk, carried out a massive strike on Ukraine's military-industrial complex and Ukrainian army airfields on the night of June 2
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Trump says deal with Iran may be struck over weekend
The US president did not rule out the failure of negotiations
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Ukrainian drones attack infrastructure in St. Petersburg, injuring several people
Governor Alexander Drozdenko said that 59 unmanned aerial vehicles had been downed over the past night
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Companies owning search technologies to take lead in AI race — expert
Even the most advanced large language models will never replace search, Alexander Krainov said
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Group of foreign mercenaries surrender near Zaporozhye
The mercenaries were surrounded and were forced to lay down their arms
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Moscow, Havana coordinate steps for Cuba to overcome crisis — Russian diplomat
Alexander Shchetinin said that Cuba remains Russia's partner and friend
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Chisinau moving to complete shutdown of economic relations with Moscow — Russian envoy
Moldovan leadership has embarked on a course toward European integration, disregarding historical, economic, and any humanitarian ties, Oleg Ozerov noted
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German lawmaker highlights importance of peaceful dialogue
Markus Frohnmaier also thanked Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev for the meeting on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
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Russia develops robotic air defense system for intercepting UAVs
The system consists of two types of vehicles: the Impulse-RLS radar and the Impulse-Zveroboy
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Duration of stay on Russian prospective orbital station limited to about 3 years — expert
In Vyacheslav Shurshakov' estimates, typical length of space missions to ROSS would be about 10-11 months
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US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV
Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation
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President-elect of UN General Assembly to visit Russia on June 7-9 — Foreign Ministry
The Russian side is committed to constructive and fruitful cooperation with Khalilur Rahman, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement
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India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft lands on Moon
According to an ISRO live broadcast, the spacecraft has successfully completed a soft landing on the Moon’s surface
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St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to be held from June 3 to 6, 2026
Saudi Arabia, one of the leading economic and strategic partners of Russia, will be the SPIEF guest country
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US should maintain relations and dialogue with Russia — Rubio
At a minimum, we have to have relations and conversations with Russians, he said
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Debts of largest US shale companies reach $150 bln — Rosneft CEO
Russia’s Energy Minister Alexander Novak said in an interview with Rossiya 24 TV channel that the decline in shale oil production is a steady trend of recent months
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US-Israeli strike on humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran reported
The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incident
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Iran ready to strike Israel should it attack Beirut — foreign minister
However, Araghchi said on Tuesday that contacts between Iran and the United States had not been interrupted and that both sides were reviewing texts exchanged earlier
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Dmitriev discussed restart of business dialogue with AfD representative
"Looking forward to building a great future together with AfD, Germany’s most popular party," head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund said
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Iran-US contacts continue, sides reviewing drafts they exchanged — Araghchi
Asked whether the negotiation process had been suspended because of the situation in Lebanon, Araghchi said that "external factors do influence the talks."
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Rubio says hopes US-Russia relations to improve after end of special military operation
I think our relations with them will be friendlier and easier to pursue once the war in Ukraine has wrapped up, he said
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Rubio says China does not provide Iran with aid complicating US military operations
However, US Secretary of State emphasized that Iran has military equipment of "Chinese origin"
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Weekly inflation in Russia reach 0.15% — statistics
Inflation equaled 0.07% a week earlier, from May 19 to 25
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US military in Kuwait repels attack by Iranian drones — CENTCOM
US Central Command air defenses successfully downed multiple drones and ensured no American personnel or assets were harmed
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Managing director names advantages of new regional jet Il-114-300
According to Daniil Brenerman, the 1,200-meter long runway is sufficient for the aircraft's operation, making it possible to use it at the majority of regional airfields
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European diving champion swaps Ukrainian citizenship for Russian
Sofia Lyskun faced discrimination in Ukraine due to her communication with Russian-speaking athletes and coaches
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Russia discussed gas, nuclear power with Tanzania — Economy Minister
The topics of nuclear industry, topics of gas, topics of transport, topics of agriculture, topics of IT and cybersecurity
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Preliminary US-Iran agreement envisages joint uranium removal — Trump
The US president said that there was an agreement to "go into sometime in the not too distant future," answering a corresponding question
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Measures to bring Russian pharma innovations to global markets discussed at SPIEF
Russian Deputy Minister of Health Sergey Glagolev noted that the Russian regulatory system and the competencies of the pharmaceutical industry already made it possible to produce and localize platform solutions for innovative drugs
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Russia launches massive attack on Ukrainian defense plants — top brass
The attack was launched in response to the Kiev regime’s terrorist acts
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India interested in purchasing 100-200 Russian aircrafts - United Aircraft Corporation
The head of the United Aircraft Corporation Vadim Badekha pointed out that India has a significant need for such aircraft
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Russia’s SVR warns of EU’s attempts to squeeze Russian Orthodox Church out of Armenia
The EU has insisted that Yerevan cut all religious and spiritual ties with Moscow as a prerequisite for integration into the bloc, the SVR noted
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EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell
The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia
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DPR Transport Ministry releases list of passengers injured in Ukrainian attack on bus
Twelve passengers sustained injuries of varying severity
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Avtovaz predicts Russian car market in 2026 to remain at last-year level
According to Maxim Sokolov, the market volume will remain within 1.4 mln units
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Another strike hits area near Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran
One of the facility’s security guards was killed, Iran’s AEOI said
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Report to Putin on Yenakiyevo bus strike, SPIEF agenda: Peskov's statements
The Kremlin has a positive view of former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's visit to Russia
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Tanker with Iranian oil change course, heading to China — PTI
The change in the destination of Pin Shun appears to be payment-related, Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst at Kpler, noted
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Russia’s Shnaider ousts World No. 1 Sabalenka to reach 2026 French Open semis
In the semifinals, Diana Shnaider is set to face off against World No. 114 Maja Chwalinska from Poland
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Georgia plans meeting with Russia’s representative this week
The meeting will take place in a European country
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Russia slaps retaliatory sanctions on five UK citizens — Foreign Ministry
According to the ministry, the provocative anti-Russian rhetoric of British officials indicates the unrelenting attitude of the leadership of the United Kingdom to continue a tough systemic confrontation with Russia
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Germany interested in restarting Nord Stream after Ukrainian conflict — MP
Markus Frohnmaier says there are reasons to consider the opportunities "even as we speak"
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Kyrgyzstan to join UN Security Council for first time
In a vote held at the General Assembly, Kyrgyzstan competed for a seat on the Security Council against the Philippines
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Polish defense minister dislikes naming Ukraine’s army unit after Ukrainian Insurgent Army
Wladysіaw Kosiniak-Kamysz called Kiev's glorification of Stepan Bandera "an unfriendly act that wounded the hearts of Poles"
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NATO forces intercept missile presumably launched from Iran — Turkish Defense Ministry
According to the ministry, "all necessary measures are being taken decisively and without hesitation against any threat directed at Turkey's territory and airspace"
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Trump confirms attendance of G7 summit in France
The event will take place on June 15-17 in Evian
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Iran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TV
According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"
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Putin to deliver grand speech at SPIEF 2026 — Kremlin aide
As for the SPIEF’s central event, it will be a plenary session as always and it is scheduled for Friday, Yury Ushakov said
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IN BRIEF: Ukrainian drone attack on passenger bus kills seven civilians, injures 11 others
Early on Wednesday morning, a passenger bus traveling from Moscow to Simferopol was hit by a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle in Yenakiyevo in the DPR, DPR head Denis Pushilin said
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Akhtakhanov shot in contract killing
The investigation is underway
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Kiev troops shell DPR 10 times in past day, eight killed
17 people were wounded, including a child
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Israel ready to resume military operations against Iran any time — general staff
Eyal Zamir says the navy is playing a crucial role in Israel's ability "to deliver a decisive blow against the terrorist regime"
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General HQ of Iranian army warns of potentially larger strikes on Tel Aviv
The Iranian military also advised "host countries of US military bases to force the Americans to leave their territory, if they want to avoid damage"
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UK deploys Challenger 2 tanks in exercises near Russian border — report
The publication noted that the deployment of British troops near the Russian border is largely "symbolic," given the limited capabilities of the UK's armed forces
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Kremlin comments on Putin’s preparations for SPIEF, Kiev’s attacks, Russia’s response
According to Dmitry Peskov, Russia will continue its special military operation specifically aimed at preventing attacks like the one on St. Petersburg
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Russian MP warns of nuclear proliferation risk if Israel uses nukes against Iran
Alexey Pushkov noted that the question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will use nuclear weapons in Iran has been actively discussed on American television in recent days
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Pashinyan reluctant to hold referendum on EAEU membership — senior security official
The Armenian PM stated that a referendum on EAEU membership would not take place before Yerevan submits an application to join the European Union
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Putin sends New Year, Christmas greetings to several world leaders — Kremlin
Among European leaders, he sent greetings only to Viktor Orban and Aleksandar Vucic
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Iran wants no war, but ready to sustain it for long — foreign minister
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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Hungary views China as pillar of multipolar world — Orban
Hungarian prime minister recalled that Hungary has always adhered to the ‘one China’ principle
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Russian stock indices in the red by close of business
The RTS Index plunged by 1.79% to 1,117.32 points
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Israel, US attack amusement park in central Iran
No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet
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Annual inflation registered at 5.39% from May 26 to June 1 — Economy Ministry
Prices changed by 0.12% for foods, including by 1.1% for fruits and vegetables
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Press review: Russia's strikes on Kiev boost pressure as Israel could derail US-Iran deal
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, June 3rd
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Air defenses destroy 82 Ukrainian UAVs over Russian regions within 12-hour period
In particular, drones were intercepted over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk and Smolensk Regions, over the Republic of Crimea
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Ukrainian attack on St. Petersburg could provoke conflict escalation — British politician
"The real danger is not what happened today, it's what happens next," Jim Ferguson said
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Long-range airplane development to take 7-10 years — UAC chief
Vadim Badekha noted that the work of creating a wide-body long-range aircraft is currently at the research and configuration determination stage so far
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FR-26 conference confirms Russia’s leadership in future nuclear tech — IAEA
The IAEA held a conference on fast reactors in China, which brought together about 500 participants from various countries, Mikhail Chudakov said
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Russian army struck Ukrainian targets using information from mercenary's mobile — sources
Spanish mercenary Perez Rodriguez, a former Marine, had been fighting in Ukraine since 2024, spending most of his time in rear-echelon units
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Journalist assures she found evidence that Brigitte Macron is male
Candace Owens revealed that Macron's wife was suing her not for saying Brigitte was a man but for saying she had stolen her sister's or her brother's ID
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US interested in calling on Arab nations to help pay for cost of Iran operation — official
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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Further phases of BRICS expansion will follow, says South African president
It is noted that the membership will take effect from January 1, 2024
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Gazprom chief meets with Alternative for Germany party’s deputy chairman
The meeting was initiated by the German party
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Iran calls on Saudi Arabia to ‘eject’ US troops from region
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation
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Russia may respond to attacks on its territorial integrity with nukes — senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov said the hypothetical extreme situations were outlined in detail in Russia’s military doctrine and the fundamentals of Russia’s state policy on nuclear deterrence
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Putin’s envoy reveals estimate of Europe’s losses from its refusal to buy Russian energy
According to Kirill Dmitriev, Germany and other European countries can see they are actually pushing their economy to the brink of collapse
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US intends to soon provide Ukraine with military aid as part of $400 mln package — Rubio
The US secretary of state says there is urgency in delivering the assistance
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Russia’s gravitas undeniable, foreign delegations at SPIEF prove it — Bosnian Serb leader
Milorad Dodik highlighted the importance of a "strong US delegation" being at the forum
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Russia, Iran emphasize need to stop reckless attacks on Bushehr NPP — Foreign Ministry
The ministry noted that the conversation "emphasized the inadmissibility of creating threats to the lives and health" of the plant’s personnel and "the risks of a radioactive disaster for the entire region"
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Iranian footballers granted entry visas to play at FIFA World Cup — diplomat
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States between June 11 and July 19
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Russia ready to continue Anchorage talks with US — diplomat
Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova added that the sides had every opportunity to intensify the dialogue
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Russia is country of winning fintech — T-Bank CEO
According to Stanislav Bliznyuk, Russia can be proud of not merely ballet, space segment, nuclear industry, ice hockey, but fintech as well
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Journalist says Macron blackmailed Trump over Ukraine due to reports about his wife
Candice Owens revealed that the US leader called her from Mar-a-Lago and told her about the French president's demands
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Iran to hit more targets if US attacks Kharg Island — ambassador
Tehran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Amir Hossein Hosseini also expressed hope that the conflict would be resolved diplomatically
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Google agrees with basic terms of amicable agreement with Russian anti-trust regulator
In late February, Google turned to Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service with a proposal to conclude an amicable agreement
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AvtoVAZ CEO names company’s most profitable car model to date
The automaker is also pleased with the performance of the Lada Vesta
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Seeing Tanzanian leader off at Kremlin, Putin tells her 'see you' at SPIEF next
Samiya Suluhu Hasan will attend the SPIEF, including the plenary session, where the Russian president is expected to deliver a substantive speech
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Strait of Hormuz to be opened immediately after US-Iran memorandum signed — Trump
According to the president, US minesweepers have been deployed to the area
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TASS and Xinhua present Russian-language edition of Xi Jinping's book at SPIEF
Attending the ceremony were TASS CEO Andrey Kondrashov and Xinhua CEO Fu Hua
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Kiev carries out another attack on civilians by targeting bus in DPR — Kremlin spokesman
Such crimes must be investigated and those responsible must be punished, Dmitry Peskov said
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US president threatens strikes on Iran’s energy, civilian infrastructure
Donald Trump called on Iranian leaders to open the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that otherwise the country "will be living in hell
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Trump sees possibility for deal with Iran regardless of situation in Lebanon
According to the US president, Washington recently held contacts with the Hezbollah movement for the first time
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Russia to continue special operation as long as necessary — MFA
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said this on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
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Air defenses respond to large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Melitopol
The authorities warned that the situation in the area remained tense
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Magyar believes EU will return to Russian energy supplies, lift sanctions in future
The Hungarian prime minister believes that no one is interested in a new economic and political cold war emerging
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Sirius ambitions attracted researchers from foreign laboratories
According to Chairman of the Sirius Federal Territory Council Elena Shmeleva, the Sirius university clinic is not a clinic under a university, it is environment where a doctor is a technology co-author and not its end user
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IN BRIEF: Senior Russian diplomat comments on Armenia’s choice, nukes, relations with US
The International Atomic Energy Agency practices double standards when it comes to Ukrainian strikes on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, Sergey Ryabkov noted
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Three killed, seven wounded in Ukrainian attack on Crimea’s Simferopol
First responders are working on the site
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Kremlin explains Putin’s words on Ukraine conflict acquiring new dimension
The Russian leader earlier stated that with their gravest crimes against children, "the Kiev leadership has opened a new page in their crimes, giving the Ukrainian conflict a new dimension"
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