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Ukraine crisis
May 25 election in Ukraine illegitimate, Russian representative at OSCE says
“Ukraine urgently needs a constitutional reform, but it is not there yet,” Andrei Kelin said
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Armenia, Russia in dialogue to resolve problems in relations — top Armenian diplomat
Some issues require complete mutual understanding, but Isuch problems exist in any relations, said Armenian Foreign Minister Aarat Mirzoyan
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Donetsk official says Ukrainian troops left positions near Arkhangelskoye
Igor Kimakovsky also said Ukrainian troops suffered heavy losses at this section of the front
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Washington wants Europe to spearhead anti-Russian struggle — Hungarian official
Balazs Orban stressed that his country was not satisfied with this attitude
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Hamas to release Israeli soldiers, hostages under deal with Jerusalem — TV
The document provides for three phases, each of which will last about 40 days
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Ban on Russian uranium supplies to have negative effect on US economy — investor
"It will be very hard to replace such volumes within a very short period of time," Navigator Principal Investors CEO Kyle Shostak said
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US destroyed Germany’s domestic energy supply as it blew up Nord Stream — Carlson
The journalist emphasized that the alliance "is terrible for the United States and should be disbanded immediately"
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Cocoa beans prices plummeting on mercantile exchanges
The price weakening process has started recently because many companies halted procurements, the experts said
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Republika Srpska president praises Moscow-Banja Luka relations, favors strengthening them
Milorad Dodik also touched upon the topic of sanctions mentioned by Patrushev earlier
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NATO accuses Russia of being behind 'hybrid, malign' activities on alliance’s territories
It is reported that NATO Allies express their deep concern over Russia's hybrid actions, which constitute a threat to Allied security
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Azerbaijan’s president points to highest level of cooperation with Russia
Speaking of his recent visit to Russia, Ilham Aliyev stressed that it had been "very productive" and "once again demonstrated the strategic nature of allied relations" between the two countries
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US confirms Russian troops enter US base in Niger
News of the Russian deployment to the airbase follows after Niger’s military rulers told Washington in March that it must withdraw the nearly 1,000 US military personnel stationed in the country
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ICRC says two staffers killed in Sudan
"They must never be directly attacked," the organization said
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Sweden approves Quran-burning rally ahead of Eurovision Song Contest
In Malmo, two pro-Palestinian demonstrations are planned for May 9 and 11
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Kyrgyzstan advises citizens not to travel to Russia
According to the Kyrgyz side, so far there have been no signals about cases of mass refusal of entry to Russia "to Kyrgyz citizens from the [country’s] diplomatic mission and consular offices"
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Press review: China to weather US storm and ATACMS not 'wonder weapons'
Top stories from the Russian press on Saturday, April 27th
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US fails to shoot down Iranian missiles, drones in strike on Israel — IRGC general
Ali Belali described Iranian weapons as "an important factor of strength and the exercise of power in the world"
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US seeking to throw Balts, Poles, Germans, French ‘into fire of war’ — Medvedchuk
"They are clearing the way for this, since the Ukrainians are running out while the scheme of turning their deaths into America’s profits is waiting for new victims," leader of the Other Ukraine movement said
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This week in photos: Putin-Shoigu taiga tour, tending goats and online study, lava franks
Take a look at the world in pictures from a TASS photo gallery
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Russian troops liberate Berdychi community in DPR over past day — top brass
Russian troops inflicted casualties on four Ukrainian army brigades in the Kherson area over the past day, the ministry reported
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Soros family makes deal with Kiev to use Ukrainian land as toxic waste dump — journalist
"This agreement authorizes the disposal of chemical waste from companies linked with financier George Soros in the black soil of Ukraine," he said
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Crowd blocks traffic at key junction in Tbilisi in protest against bill on foreign agents
Groups of protestors blocked all access and exit roads leading to an elevated highway nearby, thus completely paralyzing all traffic
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Officials request aircraft to help put out fire in Moscow building
Two traffic police crews have also been asked to be dispatched to the scene
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Exhibition of captured NATO military hardware kicks off in Moscow
In all, there are 32 items
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Orban sees Europe ‘playing with fire’ as it gets dragged in Ukraine conflict
"I am not saying that European leaders are marching toward a war but, every day, they are taking more steps in that direction," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned
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Turkish ministry confirms halting trade with Israel
Turkey's trade sanctions will remain in force until Israel declares a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip
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No decisions in EU to send troops ‘in a direct way into Ukraine’ — Latvia’s top diplomat
"Discussions take place all the time, but again, we only can talk when the decisions are made," Baiba Braze added
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Raiffeisen to drop Strabag stake purchase if deal breaches sanctions
In December 2023, Raiffeisen announced its plans to buy from Rasperia Trading Limited their stake in Strabag for 1.51 bln euro
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Forest fire sources growing twofold over day in Russia
More than 2,000 people, 440 vehicles and 14 aircraft are now engaged in firefighting
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Gazprom posts net loss under IFRS for 2023 amounting to $6.8 bln
The group’s EBITDA amounted to $19 bln in 2023 against $44.9 bln in the previous year
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Zelenodolsk shipyard to float missile, patrol ships on May 7
Project 22800 ships with Kalibr missiles are brown-water multirole missile-artillery boats designed to destroy surface warships and boats and repel air attacks
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Operation in Rafah to have ‘devastating’ impact on Middle East — UN chief
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres recalled that more than 1.2 million people are seeking shelter in Rafah
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NATO wants `hot war’ with Russia which may destroy US, Carlson says
According to the journalist, everything that Washington does shows that it wants this war
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Wounded Ukrainian soldiers have to pay ambulances to take them to hospital — US expert
The ex-Pentagon adviser Douglas Macgregor also noted the continued Russian advance on the front line
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Building housing offices, production lines catches fire in Moscow
The flames are covering an area of 2,500 square meters
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Turkey to continue efforts for Black Sea to remain calm — defense minister
Turkey strictly complies with the Montreux Convention by not allowing warships into the Black Sea
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Georgian protestors block traffic via Kura River embankment
No vehicles are allowed to pass, except for ambulances
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Ukraine deploys reserves due to challenging situation near Ocheretino
Nazar Voloshin conceded that Russia had "certain tactical success" in the area
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HAMAS leader in Gaza to reject deal with Israel without due guarantees — WSJ
According to the newspaper’s sources, Yahya Sinwar’s primary objective is to release hundreds or even thousands of Palestinians from Israeli prisons in exchange for hostages held by HAMAS
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G7 countries privately recognize Russian assets seizure not on the table — FT
Western countries are "exploring alternative ways of extracting funding" for Ukraine from the frozen assets, the newspaper said
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Zelensky cannot be legitimate president after May 21 — Medvedchuk
"Ukraine has already lost its statehood," leader of the Other Ukraine movement said
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Solar storm reaches Earth earlier than planned — scientists
Powerful solar flares were registered on April 30 and May 1
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Russia urges partners not to take part in conference on Ukraine in Switzerland — diplomat
Bern had invited more than 160 delegations to the conference on Ukraine
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EU eyeing response to Russian decision on assets of Italian, German companies
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree earlier, whereby 100% of participation interests in the Russian entity of Ariston and the Russian entity of BSH Hausgerate are transferred to be managed by Gazprom Butovye Systemy company
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Latvia must name countries that allow Ukraine to hit Russia — MFA
In this way Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on a statement by the Latvian Foreign Ministry that Kiev had already received from some partners Western weapons with permission to use them for strikes on Russian territory
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Press review: US to ban Russian uranium and Georgia pushes ahead with controversial bill
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, May 2nd
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Ukraine’s military command throws soldiers into battle without training, says POW
The POW said that the Ukrainian army was experiencing a shortage of personnel
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Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev retires from quarterfinal with injury
The match ended 6-4 in favor of the Czech tennis player
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Russia puts former Ukrainian finance minister, national bank chief on wanted list
Charges against them were not specified in the ministry’s database
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West attempts to bury Odessa tragedy — Russian diplomat
Russian Foreign Ministry's special envoy for the crimes of the Kiev regime Rodion Miroshnik noted that the regime of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky will not conduct this investigation
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Russian, Algerian officials discuss situation in Sahara-Sahel Region — MFA
According to the department, the sides also "reviewed the current situation in the Sahara-Sahel Region with a focus on further coordination of efforts in order to promptly establish a constructive political dialogue"
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New Russian combat equipment in 2024
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Half of Avdeyevka’s territory cleared of explosives — newspaper
"We begin by talking to civilians and asking whether they came across anything unexploded," said the commander, identified by only his call sign Panda
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Georgian authorities decline invitation to visit US to discuss partnership — ambassador
Robin Dunnigan also pointed out that the United States urges the Georgian government to "recommit the country to its Euro-Atlantic future, as written in Georgia’s constitution"
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Hypocrites in US ignore Kiev's crackdown on Orthodox Church — Russian embassy
Instead of condemning Kiev's illegal actions such pseudo-activists are pointing to Russia’s special military operation as an excuse
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US recruits Russian journalists for information warfare training — lawmaker
The State Duma Commission on Investigation into Foreign Interference in Russia's Internal Affairs "paid attention to the updated strategic plan of the US Agency for Global Media" for 2022-2026, which names Russia as an adversary and outlines measures to counter the country in the information space
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Ukrainian politician names those behind Odessa tragedy in interview with TASS
Viktor Medvedchuk pointed out that in a premeditated act of intimidation, the Kiev regime led by then acting Ukrainian President Alexander Turchinov burned people alive inside Odessa’s Trade Union House
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Russian ministry puts Ukrainian lawmaker Nalivaichenko on wanted persons list
Investigators determined that the lawmaker made threats to Russian servicemen participating in the special military operation during one of his appearances on Ukrainian television
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Russian troops using FPV drone destroy enemy recon group in LPR — military expert
The entire group of Ukrainian militants was killed in the strike
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Putin to talk global security issues on visit to China — Kremlin
"Both international and regional security issues will be mentioned and touched upon one way or another," Dmitry Peskov said
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Russia making incremental progress in special operation — US intelligence official
Avril Haines said the supplies accelerated a "reconstitution of Russia's military strength" after a "costly" start of the country’s special military operation
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NATO proposes $100 bln aid fund for Ukraine — top Hungarian diplomat
"In the coming weeks, during the negotiations, we will fight for Hungary’s right to stay away from this madness, from collecting these 100 billion dollars and pumping them out of Europe," Peter Szijjarto said
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Iran used Ghadr, Emad and Kheibar missiles to strike Israel, IRGC general says
It is reported that the US believes Iran has the largest ballistic missile force in the Middle East. Iran insists that its missile program is solely for defensive purposes
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Russian tourist flow to Uzbekistan grows tenfold in four years — ministry
According to the ministry, Uzbek tourists' interest in Russia is also on the rise
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Paris, London should reflect on need for tactical nuclear weapons — Macron
The French leader also emphasized that the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons was in the interests of the whole of Europe and the world
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Zelensky’s legitimacy to be soon called in question — Kremlin spokesman
According to Dmitry Peskov, it will be done from the legal point of view in any case
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Ukraine’s military command re-focuses on training mobilized soldiers for defense, says POW
As the POW elaborated, the intensity of Russian strikes on Ukrainian army positions was very high and it was hardly probable to hold the positions in these conditions
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Death toll in China highway collapse climbs
At least 24 people were killed
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Kiev troops face 'two-week difficult situation' near Chasov Yar in DPR — journalist
Kirill Sazonov noted that the situation is difficult for Ukrainian troops and especially dangerous on the flanks with roads leading to the city under constant fire
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Turkey does not intend to transfer S-400 to any country — defense minister
Britain and Spain are not against the sale of fighter jets to Ankara, while Germany, as a member of the consortium that produces the Eurofighter, has not yet approved the deal
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Peace talks on Ukraine make no sense without Moscow — Russian Embassy
"We do not accept the language of ultimatums," the embassy stressed
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Russian users having full access to TikTok
TikTok halted streaming and posting of new videos in Russia on March 6, 2022
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NORAD tracks four Russian military planes off Alaska — statement
"This Russian activity in the Alaska ADIZ occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat," the statement says
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Unaware of decline of its military industry US gets trapped in Ukraine — French historian
Emmanuel Todd believes that "one of Washington's goals is to prevent a rapprochement between Russia and Germany"
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Russian forces strike Ukraine’s Operational Command South headquarters
The enemy’s troops and military hardware had been hit in 112 districts
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West plans to give Kiev not only F-16s, but also weapons for them — Pentagon
"It’s not only the airplanes, but also the training of the pilots, training of the maintenance and also making sure we have the weapon systems to go with it," US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Charles Brown said
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Ukrainian drone attacks bus in Belgorod region, one person injured
Two passengers and the driver were inside the vehicle at the time of the attack
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Russia holds rehearsal of Victory Day air parade over Moscow
Two groups of aircraft, namely, a flight of Su-27 fighter jets, and Su-25 close support aircraft flew over Moscow’s Red Square, releasing fumes in the colors of the Russian national flag
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Eight Syrian servicemen wounded in Israeli strike on Damascus — SANA
Al Hadath channel said the attack targeted a base of Lebanon’s Shia militia, Hezbollah, located southwest of Damascus International Airport
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French politician demands Macron drop plans to send troops to Ukraine
The French president said earlier in an interview with The Economist that sending troops to Ukraine could be considered based on Kiev’s request if Russian forces broke through the front lines
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Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce suspends ruble payment mechanism
The mechanism of paying in rubles for Italian goods not covered by sanctions was launched by the Chamber for its members in the test mode in February
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Turkish parliament passes bill on LNG sales as part of gas hub project — TV
The bill was submitted to parliament in January
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Europe facing 'triple existential risk,' Macron warns
According to the French leader, "a new geopolitical, economic and societal paradigm for Europe" is needed to address these challenges
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Range of Russian EMP weapons increased to 10 km — sources
Фn electromagnetic pulse lasts a fraction of a second and reaches the target almost immediately, travelling with the speed of light
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Retaking Chasov Yar is just a matter of time for Russia — Ukrainian intelligence
Vadim Skibitsky admitted that the Russian forces now operate as a "single body, with a clear plan, and under a single command"
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China may review its US investment after Washington’s new sanctions on Russia — investor
According to Kyle Shostak, the new restrictions imposed by the United States may affect bilateral trade in consumer goods between Russia and China as "Chinese banks will be increasingly selective toward the servicing of Russian and related Chinese counterparties"
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Car imports via Vladivostok returns to figures before last August
The geography of car imports by individuals remains the same - these are Japan and South Korea
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Russia puts top Ukrainian security official on wanted list
Secretary of the Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Alexander Litvinenko it put on wanted list on unspecified criminal charges
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US mercenaries let their fighting skills 'atrophy,' one of them says after trip to Ukraine
It is reported that a lot of Western soldiers struggle in Ukraine as things were not as they had expected
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Russia calls for investigating mass graves in Gaza — Russian diplomat
"An independent international investigation in needed to bring the criminals to responsibility," Vasily Nebenzya said
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Price of gas for Moldova from EU to decrease by €119 per 1,000 cubic meters in May
In 2022, Gazprom, which was previously the only gas supplier to the republic, reduced its daily supply by 30%
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Russia not to take part in any events on 'Zelensky's formula' — Foreign Ministry
Maria Zakharova emphasized that Switzerland cannot serve as a platform for a settlement dialogue
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Around 40% of US voters see possibility of civil war in their country — survey
The survey also found that 37% of voters believe another civil war is more likely to happen if incumbent President Joe Biden is re-elected
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Russian defense ministry reports losses among Russian troops during special operation
Konashenkov also said that several Russian soldiers have been taken prisoner
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Reuters again publishes its previously withdrawn Cameron’s interview
According to the news agency, the publication was withdrawn to review some of its details, and the news agency promised to publish the new version in due time
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TikTok again restricts app operation in Russia
TikTok has earlier become fully accessible for users of iOS and Android mobile operation systems in Russia
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Russian forces use Kornet anti-tank system to hit heavy Ukrainian drone
According to the Russian defense ministry, man-portable anti-tank missile systems are widely used in coordination with drone operators to hit the enemy positions
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Court hearing on Gazprom Export lawsuit against Czech CEZ scheduled for May 24
It was reported in February 2023 that Czech energy company CEZ (70% of shares owned by the state) had initiated an arbitration worth $45 mln against Gazprom Export due to a gas shortfall in 2022
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Ukrainians to reunify with Russia in ten years — Medvedchuk
Ukraine is "genetically linked with Russia," leader of the Other Ukraine movement said
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French president doesn’t rule out sending troops to Ukraine if Russia breaks front lines
Emmanuel Macron pointed out that "many countries understood" Paris’s approach and agreed "that this position was a good thing"
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Ukraine talks without Russia's participation not aimed at result — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov pointed out that Russia's position on the peace talks is well known
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Zelensky bowing to Western pressure, ready to give Ukrainian lands away — official
"Contrary to the Ukrainians' interests, Zelensky, blindly obeying the external control of the collective West, wants to give its lands, cities and subsoil to other countries," Viktor Medvedchuk pointed out
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