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Bear run over by train in Siberia survives
A 20-second footage showing the bear running away from the train along the snow-covered track was posted on YouTube on Thursday
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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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Expenditures on National Projects in Russia total $17.1 bln as of April 1
This figure ammounts to 19.8% of the planned volume
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Ukraine's actions threaten to turn Mediterranean into new hotbed — Zakharova
Maria Zakharova highlighted a recent report by Intelligence Online, which details how Ukrainian military intelligence, specifically the unit called Group 13 - an entity specializing in covert maritime operations - has utilized a dry cargo ship to track Russia’s so-called shadow fleet in the Mediterranean
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Moscow to host Russian Space Forum bringing together participants from 40 countries
The forum marks the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight
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Oil and gas sector stocks being most profitable instruments of Russian market in March
High returns were also noticed for foreign currency-denominated instruments
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Iranian delegation to arrive in Pakistan on Thursday for talks with US — ambassador
Reza Amiri Moghadam said it is planned despite the skepticism of the Iranian public due to the repeated ceasefire violations by Israel
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Kremlin announces creation of blockchain-based payment system in BRICS
Work will continue to develop the Contingent Reserve Arrangement, primarily regarding the use of currencies different from the US dollar," the Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov pointed out
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Australia diversifies foreign policy ties due to US unpredictability — Foreign Minister
Penny Wong says Canberra is strengthening relations with countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, the EU, Japan, and Canada
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Israel not happy with US approach to brokering ceasefire with Iran — newspaper
According to The Wall Street Journal, US President Donald Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shortly before announcing the ceasefire and presented him with a fait accompli
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Iran condemns attacks on Lavan, Siri Islands after declared ceasefire — president
Masoud Pezeshkian says the Islamic Republic would "deliver a decisive response to any attack"
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Vance says Israel expressed readiness for more restrained operations in Lebanon
The vice president reiterated that the US "never once said" the ceasefire applied to Lebanon
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US, Iran to meet for talks this weekend in Islamabad — White House
The first round will take place on April 11
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Soyuz-2.1b launches Gonets-M satellites, first Sfera module from Vostochny spaceport
It is the first rocket launch from Vostochny in 2022
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US forces to remain at Iran's borders until agreement terms are met — Trump
The president elaborated that the US would retain all ships, aircraft, and military personnel
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Russia’s High Precision Systems develops modification of Depesha tracked platform
High Precision Systems noted that the target system based on the tracked Depesha platform increases training efficiency and allows for practice firing at moving targets, which helps improve marksmanship skills
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US, Iran could jointly charge for passage through Strait of Hormuz — Trump
The US president says that the measure will secure the strait "from lots of other people"
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First ships sail through Hormuz after announced ceasefire in region
MarineTraffic web service reported said that several hundred ships are still present in the Persian Gulf now, including 426 tankers
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First launch of Voronezh ultra-light carrier rocket planned for 2029 — Skolkovo
The primary function of ultra-light rockets is to replace retiring satellites in satellite constellations
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Press review: Iran rejects US ultimatum as EU seeks to strip Hungary of voting rights
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 7th
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Russia says Europe becomes accomplice to Kiev’s regime crimes at sea
Maria Zakharova recalled a recent drone attack on Arctic Metagaz, a Russian liquefied natural gas tanker in the Mediterranean Sea
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Oil and gas revenues of Russian budget down 45.4% in Q1 — ministry
Monthly transactions on sale and purchase of foreign currency and gold to form additional revenues was suspended until July 1 of this year, the ministry said
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Annual inflation in Russia accelerates to 5.95% from March 31 to April 6 — ministry
Inflation stood at 0.19% over the week from March 31 to April 6
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Iranian parliament speaker says talks with US unreasonable amid ceasefire breaches
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said three key clauses of the ceasefire proposal were violated, condemning continued military operations in Lebanon, an unauthorized entry into Iranian airspace, and denial of the Islamic Republic’s right to enrich uranium
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Iran obliges ships passing through Hormuz Strait to follow alternative routes
The IRGC Navy directive specifies two alternative routes, both passing through the waters near Larak Island
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Envoys from 30 NATO countries to visit Japan for insights into its relations with US — TV
According to NHK, the delegation will also discuss policy toward Russia and China
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Ukraine launches seven attacks on DPR over past day
The strikes damaged four residential buildings, three civilian infrastructure facilities, passenger cars, and a bus
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Iran presents US with ‘entirely different’ proposal, used as basis for talks — White House
"The Iranians originally put forward a 10-point plan that was fundamentally unserious, unacceptable and completely discarded," Karoline Leavitt said
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EU remains one of leading importers of Russian fish products
China is the main importer, head of the Federal Agency for Fishery Ilya Shestakov said
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Russia postpones Start-1M rocket launch to 2027
The new light-class rocket, the Start-1M, would be capable of launching a payload of up to 500 kg into low orbit
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ENEOS mum on potential restart of Russian oil imports
The company pointed to economic sanctions introduced by Japan against Russia in view of the situation in Ukraine
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Up to $10 mln brought from Ukraine via Romania to bribe European official
According to the source, dozens of Ukrainian citizens were transporting huge amounts of undeclared cash on flights from Bucharest airport
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Vance says Lebanon not part of ceasefire deal with Iran
The US vice president says there is a "misunderstanding" between the sides
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Lavrov slams Zelensky over his claims of not backing Nazis while okaying SS-hailing events
According to the Russian top diplomat, Ukraine’s authorities are conniving at the manifestations of neo-Nazism
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Russian troops hammer Ukrainian army’s energy, port infrastructure over past day
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,110 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Iranians take to streets to celebrate ‘US defeat’ — Mehr news agency
A video shot from Tehran's largest street shows people with Iranian flags, loud music is played in the background
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Hezbollah warns of further attacks in response to Israel's actions
The organization said it had delivered a strike on northern Israel
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Western special services deliver chemical weapons to Ukraine — Russia’s OPCW envoy
Vladimir Tarabrin says the supplies of toxic agents and protective equipment may indicate "plans to hold large-scale false flag attacks"
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Iran seeks new rules for ships passing through Hormuz — Reuters
"This war has affected everything," Ali Bahreini, Iran’s permanent Representative to the United Nations, noted
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No winner or loser in war with Iran, with fate of ceasefire remaining unknown — newspaper
Hurriyet noted that the ceasefire agreement was secured in part thanks to the efforts of the Turkish leadership
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Ukrainians in Hungary promised $6,000 to take part in antigovernment rallies — Russia
According to the source in Russia’s security departments, former head of Vladimir Zelensky’s office Andrey Yermak looks for people who speak fluent Hungarian, are physically fit, and can handle stress
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Israeli police lifts ban on visits to Jerusalem holy sites from April 9
Among Jerusalem’s main holy sites is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where the Holy Fire ceremony will take place on Holy Saturday, April 11
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UN calls for investigation into Israeli strikes on Lebanon after US truce with Iran
High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk says Israel carried out about 100 strikes across the Arab republic within 10 minutes
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Hungary not canceling gasoline price cap as Brussels demands — Orban
The oil crisis is already on the threshold, the Hungarian prime minister noted
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Iran has become world power, while US suffered humiliating defeat — portal
According to the media outlet, the event marks a pivotal turning point in global history and the international order
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Ten-point plan to end war: US accepts Iran’s proposal
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in turn, declared victory and a "historic and crushing defeat" of the US and Israel
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US to not uphold ceasefire if Iran does not open Strait of Hormuz — vice president
JD Vance also said he saw signs "that the straits are starting to reopen"
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Islamabad hotel vacating rooms ahead of arrival of US, Iranian delegations
A Serena employee said there is no precise information yet on whether the hotel will serve as the venue for US-Iranian negotiations
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US defense industry stocks in the red amid ceasefire with Iran
The decline was noted for stocks of Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics
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EU leadership going crazy, seeking to acquire nukes: Russian SVR’s key statements
German experts are capable of covertly obtaining enough weapons-grade plutonium for a nuclear device within about a month, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service said
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Market feels oil prices at $90-95 per barrel comfortable — investor
Kyle Shostak does not anticipate any assumptions for the price dip to the level at the start of this year in the foreseeable future
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FACTBOX: Recent developments in the Middle East
Passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz has been suspended due to Israeli attacks on Lebanon, while Iran is considering retaliatory strikes against Israel due to the ceasefire violation
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Access of Venezuelans to Chavez lying in state resumes after mourning ceremony
People passing by the coffin do not conceal their tears, many women are crying out loud
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Russian MFA summons Tokyo’s envoy over Japan-Ukraine agreement on drones
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that a protest was lodged over reports of an investment agreement between Tokyo and Kiev
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US ready to offer Iran ‘a lot’ if it negotiates in good faith — vice president
JD Vance did not elaborate on whether the US could drop its demand that Iran abandon uranium enrichment
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Macron believes ceasefire should include Lebanon
The French head of state says he is convinced that the ceasefire acceptance was "the best possible" decision
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Moldova's withdrawal from CIS approved by president, enters into force
The withdrawal process will be finalized after a 12-month notice period
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Russian stock market closes in the red — market data
The MOEX Russia Index lost 1.15% to 2,765.06 points, while the RTS Index fell by 0.59% to 1,112.4 points
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US demands concrete plans from NATO allies regarding Strait of Hormuz — news agency
According to the news agency, several European allies of Washington have expressed their willingness to ensure the safety of the Strait of Hormuz since the ceasefire announcement
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Trump says Lebanon not included in deal with Iran as separate conflict
The US president said that the confrontation between Israel and Shiite movement Hezbollah was a separate conflict
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Civilian casualties, 69 downed drones: aftermath of overnight attack on Russian regions
A man was killed as a result of a drone attack in the village of Sauk-Dere in the Krasnodar Region, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev reported
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US leader says negotiations with Iran to be held behind closed doors
There is only one group of meaningful 'points' to an agreement that are acceptable to the United States, Donald Trump noted
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Shipping in Strait of Hormuz won’t quickly recover after ceasefire — The Independent
According to the report, the situation "remains extremely volatile"
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French politician sees signs of Paris preparing for war with Russia
Florian Philippot says a potential war on the eastern flank "does not look promising" and calls on Paris to withdraw from NATO to avoid it
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Ceasefire to cover all locations of Middle East conflict — Russian Foreign Ministry
Owing "to the sound position of the UN Security Council, formed at the insistence of Russia and China, required conditions were managed to be provided for reaching understandings of ceasefire and negotiating process start," the ministry noted
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Israel bears full responsibility for missile attack on Beirut — Lebanese president
Israel "is increasing its aggression and disregarding all human values," Joseph Aoun said
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Belgian foreign minister says he narrowly missed being hit by Israeli strike in Beirut
Maxime Prevot did not comment on Israel’s actions
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After meeting with Rutte, Trump recalls disagreements over Greenland
The US president called the island a "big, poorly run, piece of ice"
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Carlson doubts US-Iran truce is victory for Washington
US Journalist Tucker Carlson says there has been no fundamental change in power in Iran, while US military bases in the Middle East have been damaged
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Artillerymen of 201st Russian Military Base destroy simulated enemy in Tajikistan
During the exercise, special attention was paid to camouflaging equipment and personnel using terrain, as well as quickly changing firing positions and coordinating artillery crews when operating with drones
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US-Iran talks to kick off on Saturday and last several days — source
The Serena Hotel is the most likely venue, the source added
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Iranian forces to respond ‘fittingly’ if Israel continues striking Lebanon — IRGC
The Israeli army's press service announced earlier in the day that the Israeli Air Force recently completed a new series of strikes across Lebanon
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Russia’s Medvedev sees Iran’s success in Trump’s approval to discuss its 10-point plan
Dmitry Medvedev noted that it was not clear if Washington would accept the plan
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Washington Capitals nominate Ovechkin for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
No Russian has ever won the award to the NHL player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport of hockey
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Russia ready to resume Ukraine talks soon — Foreign Ministry
Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik says that the situation may depend on whom the US appoints to lead its dialogue with Iran
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Russian Defense Ministry starts mass production of Tsirkon missiles - Shoigu
Russian Defense Ministry to continue production of Kinzhal missiles
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Ukrainian residents to be able to apply for Russian citizenship in Kherson region
The Kherson region is in southern Ukraine, bordering the Republic of Crimea
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Vance condemns Zelensky’s threats to Orban ahead of Hungary election
The US Vice President criticized Zelensky’s actions as outrageous and unacceptable
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US vice president says talks on Ukraine focus on 'a few square kilometers of territory'
JD Vance mentioned "some progress" being achieved
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North Korean research institutes carry out tests of new weapons — KCNA
The tests were supervised by Army General Kim Jong-sik, a member of the Central Military Commission and First Deputy Director of the Workers' Party of Korea Munitions Industry Department
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India to purchase Russian oil regardless of duration of US sanctions suspension — source
"India needs to ensure energy security for the benefit of its people," the source said
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EU complicity in attacks on Russia, Middle East peace process: MFA statements
Moscow sees that many European countries are showing increased interest in either fielding nuclear weapons or coming under the protection of nations who already have them, Maria Zakharova noted
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Russia resolutely condemns attempts to change government in Iran
"This is not the first time that Washington has openly tried to destabilize the internal situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran," Maria Zakharova said
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Expert predicts gold prices up to $5,350/oz. by year-end
Nikolay Maslikov said that gold may withdraw from the protracted adjustment amid the maintained geopolitical instability after oil prices stabilize and global recession probability
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Netanyahu says Israel to achieve Iran goals one way or another
Israeli Prime Minister said that there are still goals that Israel must achieve
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Iraq detains individuals linked to French officer’s killing near Erbil — PM
Mohammed al-Sudani and Emmanuel Macron also discussed the overall situation in the region and efforts to resolve the conflict
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EU explores ways to create nuke production capabilities — Russian intel agency
Moscow draws the attention of the US administration and the leaders of all other countries to the need to make everything possible to prevent the EU from creating its own nuclear weapons
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Iran considering retaliatory strikes on Israel after latest attack on Lebanon — agency
According to the report, there is a growing opinion in Tehran that continued Israeli attacks indicate either that the United States is unable to control Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or that Washington has given Israel the green light to do whatever it wants
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Unfreezing of Russian assets tied to peace process, support for Ukraine — Meloni
The G7 said in the joint statement that Moscow should pay Ukraine for damage, which the World Bank estimates at $486 billion
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Federal budget deficit totaled $58.6 bln in Q1 2026 — Finance Ministry
Expenditures of the federal budget are provisionally estimated at $164.2 bln as of the end of the reporting quarter, up 17% as compared to last-year figures
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Prior levels of oil supplies from Middle East require months to achieve — investor
The break in the form of the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran "may end without even getting started," Kyle Shostak added
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NATO chief says he understands US disappointment with some alliance members
The recent conversation with US President Donald Trump was "a discussion between two good friends," Mark Rutte added
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Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon rises to 254 in past day, with 1,165 injured
The emergency operations center says that it is prioritizing completing search-and-rescue operations
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Waiting for Ukraine talks, Putin-Orban transcript leak: what Kremlin said
The Kremlin hopes that Washington pays more attention to Ukraine talks soon, Dmitry Peskov noted
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Despite resistance from Ukrainian troops, Russia continues advance near Konstantinovka
Military expert Andrey Marochko says that Russian troops are achieving successes in the sector "almost daily"
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White House says Iran agrees to transfer enriched uranium to US
Karoline Leavitt hopes that it will be through diplomacy
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Iran directly shapes US stock market — news agency
According to Fars, for the first time in history, a single country is determining the New York Stock Exchange trends without using conventional financial instruments
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FIFA World Cup in 2030 to be held in six countries
The first three games of the World Cup will be played in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, while the final is to be held in Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium
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Japan Airlines to consider invitation for participating in delegation
According to the statement, the company will evaluate the mission’s objectives, the significance of the company’s participation, and the local situation and safety
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Iran makes its participation in talks with US conditional on ceasefire in Lebanon — WSJ
The Iranian side also warned that it would continue to strike countries in the region, including Israel, if Israeli attacks on Lebanon and Iran continue
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Cameroonian volunteer cites food crisis as motive to join special military operation
The Cameroonian volunteer emphasized that he had supported Russia from the very beginning
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Ukraine's own data confirms child trafficking — Russian MFA spokeswoman
Maria Zakharova emphasized that the Russian side has repeatedly drawn attention to this problem
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