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Russian divers plan to reach 100-meter depth in Antarctica
Divers will take samples of water at the depth to study micro organisms
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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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SOssetia opposition awaits new round of consultations
General Barankevich evaluates the situation in South Ossetia as "relatively stable"
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Negotiating teams agree to involve Lebanon in conflict resolution efforts
Technical teams will continue consultations on a number of issues throughout the week
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Messi becomes leading goalscorer in World Cup history
The Argentinian player netted his 17th ball in a a FIFA World Cup match, breaking his joint record with Germany's Miroslav Klose
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Qatari PM speaks for keeping free passage in Strait of Hormuz
"Qatar’s principled position is that it opposes changing the status of the Strait of Hormuz from what it was before the war," Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said
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By militarizing their economies, EU nations try to mitigate crisis — senator
To that end, Europeans have designated Russia as their "enemy at the gates," Alexey Pushkov said
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Construction of Akkuyu NPP's first power unit completed — CEO
"Cold hydrostatic testing of the reactor began last night, and this work will be completed within a few weeks," Alexey Likhachev said
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What to know about Zelensky losing Order of White Eagle, threats to Polish leader
Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped Vladimir Zelensky of Poland’s highest state award, the Order of the White Eagle
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Five civilians die, dozens injured after Ukraine’s missile attack on Voronezh — governor
According to earlier reports, ten apartment houses and around 50 cars were damaged
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Actual work on peace between US-Iran just beginning — Turkish ruling party
Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party spokesman Omer Celik noted that Israel was already making "radical statements to undermine" the process
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Russians more optimistic about artificial intelligence than Americans, poll shows
Russians are more often willing to trust AI to perform tasks involving analyzing large amounts of information
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Putin stresses significance of Vostochny Space Center for Russia
Russia uses four space launch centers at present - Baikonur, which is located in central Kazakhstan, Plesetsk in the south of the Astrakhan region, and Yasny in southwestern Urals
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Over 140 Ukrainian drones taken down over Russian regions during day
In particular, UAVs were intercepted over Crimea, the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Kaluga, Smolensk, Tula, Oryol, Moscow and Krasnodar Regions
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British PM Keir Starmer announces resignation
According to Keir Starmer, the process to elect a new party leader would begin on July 9
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Tucker Carlson says will not support Republican Party
US journalist stressed that the Republican Party puts the interests of a foreign country above those of its own citizens
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Elizabeth II returns to royal duties after husband’s death
The monarch attended an official event to mark the resignation of Lord Chamberlain William Peel
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EU weighs not on talks with Russia, but on ways to put pressure on it — chief
Antonio Costa pointed out that "the EU does not want to be a mediator, it stands with Ukraine and supports Ukraine"
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Iran’s ambassador in Baghdad denies claims of Tehran’s refusal to support Hezbollah
Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadeq emphasized that the Lebanese issue has always been an integral part of the Iranian position in negotiations with the US
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Gas plant explosion in Qatar kills at least 13 people
Qatar's Minister of State for Energy Affairs and QatarEnergy CEO Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi said that 66 people were injured
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Suspension of New START opens door for Russia to ensure its own security — diplomat
On February 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia was suspending its participation in the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) but is not withdrawing from it
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Investigative Committee opens case on Ukraine's terrorist attack on Kerch Peninsula
The reason was a large-scale attack by Ukrainian armed groups on civilian infrastructure facilities
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Russian athletes not to take part in IWF World Championships in September
The IWF World Championships will be held in Riyadh on September 4 through 17
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Russia talks with UN about Ukraine bias, but no one listens — MFA
Kirill Logvinov emphasized that that in recent years cooperation with senior UN officials has been difficult due to a "systemic inability of the Secretariat to act objectively and impartially in the context of the Ukraine crisis"
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Russia ready to cooperate with Germany, but no ultimatums — Russian ambassador
Unlike many Western politicians, German citizens do not want a confrontation with Russia, Sergey Nechayev emphasized
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West is entering new phase of war against Russia — senior legislator
Alexey Pushkov believes that actions such as providing Ukraine with intelligence for strikes on Russian industrial, military, and civilian targets are among the main indicators
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Argentina beats Austria, reaches FIFA World Cup knockout stage as Messi shines again
Both goals were scored by Lionel Messi
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13 dead, 66 injured: consequences of explosion at plant in Qatar
According to the ministry, no leaks of hazardous substances occurred
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Zelensky's threats against Belarus, response to Europe’s militarization: what is known
Russian and Belarusian presidents, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko plan to meet soon to discuss, among other things, Zelensky's threats
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Russian, Iranian diplomats discuss US-Iran memorandum
The discussions focused on the "prospects for the implementation of the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States on ending the armed conflict in the Middle East"
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Russia would support decision to award Nobel Peace Prize to Trump — Kremlin aide
At the same time, Yuri Ushakov said he was surprised at what he called the stupidity of Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky "who could lobby a Nobel Prize for Trump" if the US leader supplies Tomahawk missiles to Kiev
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Russian oil companies boost fuel output, launch new capacities
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak instructed relevant agencies to prepare a balanced action plan to maintain the stability of the domestic fuel market
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German media, government keep fueling revanchist moods — European MP
In Ruth Firmenich's view, NATO countries, and Germany in particular, are "playing with fire"
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Starmer's resignation will not change Britain's position on Ukraine — senior legislator
According to Leonid Slutsky, British citizens are weary of the consequences of "Anglo-Saxon hegemonic ambitions," citing the "migration crisis and the general decline in living standards due to endless financial injections into the proxy war in Ukraine"
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Macron pledges to pursue joint political course with UK after Starmer resigns
The French president thanked Keir Starmer for supporting the initiative to create the so-called 'coalition of the willing', that provides military assistance to the Kiev government
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Ukraine loses 9,500 troops, mercenaries in special military op zone in past week — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, the upward casualty trend in the Ukrainian army has persisted for the fifth consecutive week
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Ukrainian forces' attacks on Energodar particularly sophisticated — Rosatom CEO
Alexey Likhachev said the enemy targeted the transport workshop and the city's energy infrastructure
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Russian troops destroy column of Ukraine’s Neo-Nazi Azov militants near Chasov Yar
Igor Kimakovsky told TASS earlier that Russian troops had eliminated a group of militants of the Neo-Nazi Azov formation in the outskirts of Chasov Yar
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IN BRIEF: Aide Ushakov on trust between Putin and Xi, two countries’ role in world
Yury Ushakov noted that cooperation between Russia and China is strengthening thanks to efforts made by Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping
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18 civilians, including teenager, injured in Ukraine’s drone attacks on DPR
The attacks also damaged four civilian infrastructure facilities
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UEC working to reduce lifecycle cost of PD-8, PD-14 aircraft engines
The use of carbon-fiber components and new heat-resistant structural steels will reduce engine weight, improve fuel efficiency and increase service life, the company stated
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Russian stock market down more than 4%
By 5:03 PM Moscow time, the MOEX index was at 2,314.32 points
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Crimean adaptation into Russia not smooth — republic’s leader
"Nobody has a clear action plan, not an authority or anyone at any level," says Sergey Aksyonov
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Crimea suspends fuel sales at gas stations — regional head
Sergey Aksyonov asked everyone to remain calm and to trust only official sources of information
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Russian air defenses down 483 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over past day — top brass
The Russian Armed Forces eliminated approximately 1,450 Ukrainian troops in the special military operation zone
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Oil, gas shipments via Strait of Hormuz back to pre-crisis levels — US Energy Department
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright also noted that a record daily volume of energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz was recorded two days ago
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Russia has long since pivoted toward Asia, Kremlin aide says
Yury Ushakov praised the Russia-ASEAN summit, describing it as highly productive
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Russia-Belarus Union State helps defend common interests, Putin says
According to the Russian president, an important component of relations between Moscow and Minsk is cooperation between the legislative bodies
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INTERVIEW: EU seeking to 'bring NATO into Ukraine' — Russian senator
The United Kingdom, France, and Germany are pushing to have NATO troops deployed to Ukraine, Alexey Pushkov, chairman of the information policy commission of Russia’s Federation Council, or upper house of parliament, said
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Ex-mayor of Yekaterinburg detained for discrediting Russian army
It is reported that Yevgeny Roizman served as Yekaterinburg mayor in 2013-2018
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Chinese cars are now better than German and Japanese ones — Russian Public Chamber
Deputy Secretary of the Russian Public Chamber Alexander Galushka noted that China is "deliberately focusing on the technological development of its economy"
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US Coast Guard reports helicopter crash in Alaska
The cause of the incident remains unknown.
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Russia launches satellites for its allies from Vostochny spaceport
These include satellites to serve scientific research and technology needs of companies based in Russia and friendly states
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Russia deploys strategic missile systems to field positions in major nuclear drills
The drills involve over 64,000 military personnel, more than 7,800 pieces of armament, military and special equipment
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Iran seizes Epaminondas vessel as it was used by US — agency
Tasnim reported that the Liberian-flagged vessel has repeatedly entered US ports over the past six months
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Putin, Lukashenko to discuss Zelensky’s threats soon — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov added that it will be a good opportunity to discuss other issues as well
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Rusolovo to launch Amur Metallurgical Plant in Khabarovsk Region in 2028
The company expects annual production capacity for refined tin to amount to at least 8,300 metric tons
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IN BRIEF: Air defenses shoot down more than 300 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions
According to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, 80 drones heading for Moscow have been downed since midnight
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Russia's National Guard reports 339 COVID-19 cases among servicemen
No severe cases among the agency’s servicemen, according to the press service
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Russian forces crush larger part of Ukrainian troops in Konstantinovka, Krasny Liman
Military expert Andrey Marochko said the Ukrainian defenses collapsed in some frontline sectors
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Russia expects not implementation of Anchorage agreements, but victory — Kremlin
Yury Ushakov noted that those who hope to defeat Russia "are mistaken"
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Russia's international reserves down $20.4 bln over week to $729.3 bln
As of June 5, reserves totaled $749.7 bln
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Trump says he can resolve Israel’s troop withdrawal dispute with Lebanon
The US leader emphasized that he is "a problem solver"
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Ukraine strikes crowded bus in Gorlovka, 14 wounded — mayor
The bus was crowded as it was rush hour
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NATO reconnaissance aircraft active over Black Sea, Baltic region
The aircraft took off from its base in Constanta, Romania, and is cruising at over 10.5 km altitude outside civilian corridors
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Trump convenes Pentagon, defense companies to discuss ramping up missile production — WSJ
According to the newspaper, Trump plans to urge defense contractors to expedite their work to replenish US arsenals, depleted amid the conflict with Iran
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Russia’s fighter jets wipe out militants’ drone assembly workshop in Syria
A total of four planes from Russia’s air group based at Hmeymim attacked the militants
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One-third of largest Russian airlines’ fleet to consist of locally-produced jets by 2030
The program envisages the investment of at least $1.37 bln in the fixed assets of the aviation sector by 2030
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Rosatom starts construction work at Iran’s Bushehr NPP second power unit
Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev took part in the formal ceremony of work start in the foundation pit of main buildings of the power unit No. 2 of Bushehr NPP
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Kiev increasingly relies on terrorist tactics amid battlefield losses, expert says
Andrey Marochko said the Ukrainian armed forces failed to make gains along the line of contact
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Russian Health Ministry authorizes use of Sputnik V for mass vaccination of people over 60
The expert evaluation had proved the efficacy and safety of the vaccine for senior citizens over 60, Health Minister Mikhail Murashko added
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Over 28,000 people evacuated from Ukraine and Donbass in 24 hours — spokesman
2,612,747 people have been evacuated since the start of the special military operation, including 412,553 children, Mizintsev said
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Moscow faces one of largest drone attacks in two years — TASS estimates
The latest reports say that air defenses have shot down 84 enemy drones heading for Moscow since midnight
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Radiation load on cosmonauts to stay within permissible levels during flight to Moon
The radiation load on crewmembers during lunar missions depends on a whole number of factors
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More than $5.9 billion to be invested in spaceports development by 2025 — Russian PM
Russia’s federal space program in 2017-2025 will exceed $5.9 billion
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Kremlin comments on fuel situation in Crimea
Intensive work is underway to minimize the negative consequences of the barbaric actions of the Kiev regime, Dmitry Peskov said
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Oil prices to entrench in $75-80 per barrel range in next 2 months — expert
Alexey Belogoryev said that attempts to break through the $75 mark down are possible but it will be difficult to gain a foothold below
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Ukraine’s former presidents prove themselves to be Nazis in matter of orders — Medvedev
Leonid Kuchma, Viktor Yushchenko, and Pyotr Poroshenko announced their refusal of the Order of the White Eagle
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Vance convinced that US, Iran found a way to keep Strait of Hormuz open
The US Vice President noted that approximately 15 million barrels of oil had already been transported via the waterway
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Netanyahu again trying to provoke escalation in Middle East — Qatari PM
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani urged to put an end to the ongoing occupation of Lebanese territory
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Press review: EU seen as preparing for war with Russia while Zelensky threatens Belarus
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, June 22nd
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Kremlin spokesman comments on fuel prices, Starmer’s resignation, Zelensky’s threats
Dmitry Peskov said the Russian government is taking measures to address fuel prices and remains in close coordination with oil companies
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Qatar to help create mechanism to control use of Iran’s frozen assets — Vance
US Vice President said that it will be a big part of the negotiation in the days to come
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Russian ombudswoman says UN responded to her appeal over Ukraine’s attack on college
According to Yana Lantratova, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights asked that Russia share available results of the official investigation
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Su-34 hit Ukrainian points of drone deployment and control in DPR
The targets were destroyed
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Lavrov meets with UN chief candidate Espinosa — Russian Foreign Ministry
Maria Espinosa presented her campaign platform
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Russia to open over 300 polling stations abroad during Duma elections
Central Election Commission Chair Ella Pamfilova said the commission will likely study the issue of voting abroad additionally
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IN BRIEF: What we know about series of quakes off Sevastopol
As many as seven earthquakes continued off Sevastopol for four hours
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Top Omani diplomat discusses security in Strait of Hormuz with Iranian officials
The sides also discussed bilateral relations, principles of good neighborliness, and recent developments in the Middle East
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Technical US-Iranian talks in Switzerland to continue — Vance
Summing up the results of the recent US-Iranian meeting, the US Vice President called the talks "very productive"
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Top Russian lawmaker sends materials on Zelensky regime's terrorist attacks to Bundestag
"You should know that Vladimir Zelensky's neo-Nazi regime is attacking peaceful cities," Vyacheslav Volodin said
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Zelensky hysterically demanded that Western countries "bring Russia to its knees" — Lavrov
The minister also called ridiculous the West's attempts to lure countries to the Swiss meeting on Ukraine and then address Russia with an ultimatum
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Aircraft manufacturers hand over serial Su-57, Su-35S to Russia’s Aerospace Force
Denis Manturov noted that the issues of meeting the demand of the Russian Armed Forces for reliable and highly efficient equipment were being resolved in a timely manner
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North Korea to resume work of all nuclear facilities at Yongbyon nuclear centre
The new strategic course of the Workers’ Party of Korea envisages the “economic reconstruction and the strengthening of the military nuclear force for self-defence”
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IN BRIEF: Three civilians injured in Ukrainian attack on Russian city of Voronezh
Manufacturing facilities at a production site were damaged, along with the facades and windows of several apartment buildings, and some cars
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s UAV assembly, storage sites over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted more than 220 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy artillery guns in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Israel’s position could derail US-Iran deal — expert
Pavel Timofeyev noted that almost immediately after the signing of the memorandum of understanding, questions arose about its viability
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US biolabs in Ukraine likely developed offensive weapons — Scott Ritter
According to the expert, the presence of such weapons in Ukraine increases the risk of provocations involving the leakage and spread of pathogens, which the West will attempt to blame on Russia
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Russia’s Iran tactics at UN helps prevent talks from collapsing — MFA
According to Kirill Logvinov, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of International Organizations, recent reports of an Iran-US deal on peace agreements confirm that Russia’s approach is correct
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Erdogan pledges Turkey’s support for truce between Iran, US
The Turkish president also said that "taking steps to strengthen regional peace is an important and necessary undertaking, and Turkey will work toward this goal"
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Iranian delegation refuses to continue talks in Switzerland — news agency
The Iranian side protested US violations of commitments under the memorandum and stressed that negotiations on the nuclear program depend directly on compliance with the signed agreement
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