Military operation in Ukraine

20 Mar, 15:40

Ukraine’s military stored foreign munitions in civilian hospital in Kursk Region

According to the report, the hospital itself suffered severely in the battles and its first floor burnt out

GONCHAROVKA /Kursk Region/, March 20. /TASS/. The Ukrainian military left behind several zinc boxes with 40mm grenades for the American Mk 19 grenade launcher in a civilian hospital in the settlement of Goncharovka near Sudzha in the Kursk Region, a TASS correspondent reported from the scene.

The hospital itself suffered severely in the battles and its first floor burnt out.

Russia’s Defense Ministry reported on March 14 that Russian troops had liberated the settlement of Goncharovka in the Kursk Region.

As reported on March 18, volunteers evacuated from the Goncharovka hospital the body of pregnant woman Nina Kuznetsova shot dead by a Ukrainian soldier upon her attempt to evacuate in August 2024.

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10 Jan 2020, 13:11

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Two days ago, 14:26

Russia to invite US to meeting of high representatives on security issues — Shoigu

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Yesterday, 15:27

Over 560 people evacuated from Kursk Region’s Sudzha district — Emergencies Ministry

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Yesterday, 11:10

Russian forces not hitting Ukraine's energy sector, Putin's order in force — Kremlin

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Yesterday, 15:01

Russia honors $65.6 mln Eurobond coupon payment — Finance Ministry

Payments were made in accordance with the decree of the Russian Federation on the temporary procedure of honoring state debt liabilities of the Russian Federation to residents and foreign creditors

23 Jan 2020, 13:21

Russian delegation to PACE ready to counter attempts to dispute its mandate, says MP

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Yesterday, 14:38

IN BRIEF: What is known about Ukrainian sabotage of Sudzha gas metering station

The Ukrainian troops used the facility as a secure logistics point while the station was under their control

Yesterday, 07:47

Court convicts 46 Ukrainian soldiers for crimes in Kursk Region — Investigative Committee

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Two days ago, 16:57

Zelensky admits Ukraine no longer being invited to NATO

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18 Dec 2019, 15:34

First fast food restaurant in Chukotka’s capital: what’s on the menu?

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9 Jan 2020, 12:14

Pressure on Iran may soar amid speculations about external causes for plane crash — expert

When speaking about the possibility of Iran’s strikes on facilities belonging to the US and their allies in the Middle East, the pundit assumed that the United Arab Emirates could become a target

"Angara-1.2" puts military satellites into orbit

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Yesterday, 13:51

Belgian PM warns confiscating Russian assets to be 'act of war'

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Turkish police use tear gas, water cannons against demonstrators

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Trump may break NATO up without formal withdrawal — media

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Russia, Tajikistan aligned on global issues — Putin

According to the Russian leader, Moscow and Dushanbe "are committed to the principles of the rule of international law, sovereignty and non-interference into internal affairs"

23 Sep 2020, 06:01

Religious cult leader arrested in Siberian city for two months

Sergei Torop, who calls himself Vissarion, is suspected of setting up a religious group, which used violence against citizens

2 Jan 2021, 07:15

Russian-Belarusian military exercise to focus on countering cruise missiles, drones

The Zapad-2021 will take place in September 2021

Yesterday, 14:46

Russia receives slew of people’s requests for resettlement from West — Zakharova

The Russian diplomat stressed that for most countries, Russia is becoming a "pioneer" that strives to defend vital things regardless of sanctions and restrictions, because they are universal

Two days ago, 18:59

EU protracts conflict in Ukraine at any cost, ignoring calls for peace — European MP

Harald Vilimsky added that "the European Union is treating Hungary as if it does not exist"

Israeli attack kills two, leaves 11 injured in Lebanese city of Tyre

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Putin-Trump meeting to occur once there is need — Kremlin aide

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Two days ago, 16:02

Macron's talk of sending 'peacekeepers' to Ukraine shows disconnect from reality — MFA

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Yesterday, 09:08

Around world in 75 years: Sergey Lavrov celebrates milestone anniversary

Back in 2021, the minister said that he had visited about 150 states, but Russia was always the most attractive country for him

Yesterday, 12:24

Iranian nuclear issue must be resolved diplomatically — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov also stated that Moscow "proceeds from statements made by the Iranian leadership and Iranian representatives that Iran has no plans to acquire nuclear weapons"

Russia expects to achieve progress in negotiations in Riyadh, senator says

Grigory Karasin added that Russian delegation members would return home on March 25

30 Jun 2022, 10:25

Multipolar world order evolving globally, process irreversible — Putin

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France condemns surge of violence in Syria, calls for all crimes to be investigated

The ministry reiterated its commitment to a transition of power in Syria that is peaceful and inclusive, not influenced by foreign meddling and guarantees the preservation of "ethnic and confessional pluralism"

25 Jan 2020, 14:16

Pentagon aggravates situation around interaction in Syria - Russian Defense Ministry

Earlier US Special Representative for Syria James Jeffrey said that about 14 months ago, US troops intercepted a Russian major general in the Syrian area of Manbij

Two days ago, 15:04

Russia has no plans to attack Germany — MFA on Merz's remarks

"If Berlin makes such claims, it means that Germany may have such plans itself; but in that case, Berlin needs to call things by their proper name," Maria Zakharova stated

11 May 2022, 17:32

Russia sanctions 31 energy companies, including ex-subsidiaries of Gazprom in EU

Russian authorities, legal entities and citizens will not be able to conclude transactions with the sanctioned entities and organizations under their control, fulfill obligations to them under completed transactions, and conduct financial transactions in their favor

11 Jan 2022, 10:46

Kazakh leader calls for ironing out customs 'mess', especially with China

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Serbia withdrew its vote on anti-Russian UN resolution, not wanting to ‘offend friends’

Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin also noted that Serbia has not joined Western sanctions against Russia and will continue to adhere to this stance

31 Mar 2023, 11:46

Global changes lead to revisions of Russian foreign policy concept — Putin

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Yesterday, 11:23

Strike on Sudzha gas metering station shows real worth of Kiev's promises — Kremlin

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Yesterday, 15:05

Majority of Germans feel Merz’s budget reform plan strays from campaign promises — poll

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UK’s economy unexpectedly declines by 0.1% in January

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