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Crimea and Sevastopol
Water supply problem in Crimea to cost $247- 417 million - Kremlin aide
The Ukrainian authorities reduced water supplies to Crimea last week alleging the peninsula owned Kiev a large sum for water
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Air defenses destroy 24 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight
Most of these were taken down over the Bryansk Region
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Roubaud panorama fragments survive damage from Sevastopol attack — MFA
According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, the painting The Assault of June 6, 1855 sustained critical damage in preliminary assessments
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Kremlin briefing covers Ukrainian attack on Sevastopol Panorama, Putin-Pashinyan meeting
The Kremlin is confident that the Sevastopol Panorama will be restored and will become "better than before"
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Cats rule Russian homes as pet ownership nears 70% — poll
Researchers suggest that pets play an increasingly important role in helping urban residents cope with "digital loneliness" as more communication moves online
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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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Irritation of LGBT-friendly EU proves Russia does everything right — Putin
European officials are irritated by the sight of Russian happy children, the Russian leader said
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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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Annual inflation in Russia stood at 5.31% in May — statistics
Consumer prices ticked up by 0.17% month-on-month
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IN BRIEF: Foreign Ministry's takes on attacks against Sevastopol, UAV production for Kiev
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Moscow would publish the addresses of industrial sites in Canada producing drones for the Kiev regime
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz for all vessels — top brass
The naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that they have already hit two vessels trying to pass through the Strait
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Gulf states declare right to collective response to Iranian attacks
The document stressed that the security of GCC member states is indivisible and that an attack on one of them would be regarded as an assult on the bloc as a whole
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Putin signs into law bill allowing to arrest property of relocants who violated law
The new legislation will also allow arresting their bank deposits and accounts
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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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Trump says Iran admits involvement in attack on US Apache helicopter
The American leader recalled that the bomb that hit the plane was in the United States
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Guterres warns of risk of new full-scale war in Gulf region
According to the UN chief, civilians and civilian infrastructure in several countries across the region have come under attack
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Russian envoy expects next meeting with US negotiators to take place in June
Kirill Dmitriev stressed that he is "in constant contact" with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
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US hopes strikes on Iran not going to derail deal — media
According to the report, Qatari mediators were holding talks in Tehran in hopes of getting the negotiations back on track and closing the remaining gaps
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Business mission of Russian companies kicks off in Johannesburg
The interest in cooperating with Russian business is significant in South Africa, Head of the Middle East and Africa Relations Department at the Russian Export Center Israfil Ali-Zade noted
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Zala shows Kama USV at Fleet 2026 defense show
The Kama can travel 700 km away from the shore and carry a payload weighing up to 600 kg
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CENTCOM denied closure of Strait of Hormuz
The US Central Command also said that not a single US ship had been struck in the Strait
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Kremlin spokesman says Russia’s fight for its regions to end in victory
Dmitry Peskov stressed that Kiev's actions make it clear that Moscow is right in its fight
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New UN secretary-general unable to resolve Ukrainian conflict alone — Russian envoy
The next UN secretary-general may play an important role in resolving it, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya noted
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Russia open to trust-based dialogue with Japan — Russian ambassador
Nikolay Nozdrev also stressed that Russia is committed to strengthening economic cooperation
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Russian space agency chief announces plans for meeting with new NASA head
According to Dmitry Bakanov, a meeting with Sean Duffy, US secretary of transportation and acting NASA director, is expected to take place during the Russian delegation’s visit to the United States
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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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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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NATO talks urgent drone purchases — media
The outcome of the talks remains unclear
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Europe increasingly inclined to share Trump’s view on Ukraine talks — Serbian leader
According to Aleksandar Vucic, the US leader initially called for a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis
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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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Strike on Sevastopol museum of special significance for Kiev's Western backers — MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed that European attempts to encroach on Crimea had always ended in failure
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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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USC unveils concept of its small-displacement submarine during Fleet 2026 defense show
It is powered by a closed-cycle gas turbine engine, running on diesel fuel
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Sevastopol Panorama painting was digitized, making recovery possible — governor
Mikhail Razvozhayev also said that the walls of the building are made of stone, and, naturally, they sustained minimal damage
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Sounds of operating air defense systems hear in western Tehran — agency
Explosions were also heard in the Sikir and Minab counties in southern Iran
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Ukrainian attacks kill civilian, leave another ten injured in Russia’s Belgorod Region
The Ukrainian armed forces attacked the Belgorod Region 78 times in the past 24 hours
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USC unveils Amur-1650 submarine at naval show
The USC stand shows a mockup of the Amur 1650 submarine developed by the Rubin Design Bureau with vertical launchers and an air-independent power plant
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Russia condemns strike on Sevastopol museum, calls for UN response — MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Moscow will regard any attempt to remain silent about such barbaric acts as approval of these actions
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Death toll from Israeli strikes in Lebanon rises to 3,696 — Health Ministry
The number of wounded has reached 11,413
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Pezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorism
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US troop buildup near Iran not sign of any new decisions — White House
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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Trump says might not extend trade agreement with Canada and Mexico
The US president said that he has the right to terminate this agreement
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US effectively using ceasefire with Iran, refining intel data — Pentagon chief
This process has significantly improved compared to the beginning of the war with Iran, Pete Hegseth said
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Russia needs 'serious reassurances' from Europe to begin dialogue, says Lavrov
According to the foreign minister, Moscow should be convinced that European proposals are of a serious nature and not just another attempt to protect and preserve, as well as strengthen, the Kiev Nazi regime
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Colombian president suspended from office until June 21 — newspaper
According to the report, similar initiatives against the head of state had been considered before but were rejected each time because of doubts about their legal basis and validity
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Russia insists on US nuclear weapons withdrawal from Europe — Russian diplomat
Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Andrey Belousov mentioned the existing possibility of inflicting damage on the most important civilian and military infrastructure facilities in Russia
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Kalashnikov Group delivers large batch of GP-34 grenade launchers to state customer
According to the press office, the volumes of the weapon’s production remain at a high level
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Russian stock market closed in the red
The MOEX Russia Index lost 0.07% to 2,520.88 points, while the RTS Index fell by 0.16% to 1,106.2 points
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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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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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Putin calls EU sanctions against children's centers nonsense and disgrace to their authors
The Russian leader said it is not clear what effect the authors of such restrictions expect
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Russian Foreign Ministry says to receive British, French, German envoys, listen to them
Sergey Lavrov recalled that the West, represented by the Eurotroika, had already had the opportunity to influence the conflict resolution, but they "distinguished themselves with a minus sign" by acting as "antiheroes of this whole story"
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Russia, China, Niger vote against anti-Iranian IAEA resolution — TASS source
According to the source, ten countries abstained, while 21 voted in favor
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Gulf countries call on UNSC to hold Iran accountable for attacks against them
The top Gulf Cooperation Council diplomats placed full responsibility for the hostile actions "and their grave repercussions on the security of the region, international navigation and energy supplies"
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Russia promises to do its best to prevent escalation in Transnistria
According to Igor Dodon, the most dangerous development of events would be Moldova's involvement in the conflict in Ukraine through the escalation of the situation in Transnistria, which, in fact, the radicals in Kiev and Chisinau are seeking, Maria Zakharova said
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US struck Kuwait with copied Iranian drone to sell it air defense systems — diplomat
The Kuwaiti Civil Aviation Authority said on June 3 that the passenger terminal T1 at Kuwait International Airport has been attacked by drones and missiles launched from Iran
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IRGC calls for US Air Force chief to resign after aircraft downed in Iran
The IRGC Navy also congratulated the air defense forces of the Islamic republic’s army on intercepting an US F-15E fighter jet and an A-10 attack aircraft in the skies over Iran
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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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Spacecraft with new ISS crew, relics of Orthodox saint launched from Baikonur spaceport
The crew comprises Russia’s Sergey Ryzhikov and Andrey Borisenko, as well as US astronaut Robert Shane Kimbrough
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Russia promises to restore museum Defense of Sevastopol
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the museum was raised from the ruins after the WWII
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Gulf countries slam Iranian attacks as closing 'doors of dialogue'
According to the Gulf Cooperation Council Ministerial Council, "these hostile acts do not serve any understanding or rapprochement, but rather distance peoples from one another"
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Pakistan continues to play role of mediator in negotiations with Iran — Trump
The United Stated wants a deal that's meaningful, the US president said
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Demand for relocation to Russia from Germany increases 2.5-fold — cooperation agency head
According to Igor Chaika, countries of the collective West now account for the largest share of applicants
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Up to 500 Ukrainian soldiers may be trapped in center of Konstantinovka — expert
Andrey Marochko previously said that Russian troops were advancing on Konstantinovka from two directions
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Sirens sounding in Bahrain again — interior ministry
Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place
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Serbia to maintain military neutrality while cooperating with NATO — Vucic
The Serbian president also emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability in Kosovo and Metohija
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Russian Security Council warns negotiations could mask planning for Iran strike
The Pentagon continues to increase US troop numbers in the region, the Russian Security Council said
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Putin considers key rate reduction possible
"We do not do anything artificially here," the Russian president said
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US to launch harsh strikes on Iran in coming hours — Trump
The US president explained the upcoming strikes by Iran’s alleged downing of American helicopter Apache
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Trump raised possibility of using nuclear weapons against Iran — Hersh
According to the US journalist Seymour Hersh, the talk centered around strikes on underground missile production sites in Iran
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Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait
Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian naval base, ammo and fuel depots in past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 210 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Kremlin closely following developments after US airstrikes in Syria
Earlier on February 26, the US carried out airstrikes near the Syrian-Iraqi border
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Air defenses shoot down 90 Ukrainian drones over Russia’s Bryansk Region
There were no casualties or damage
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Situation in national economy under control — Putin
According to the Russian president, the measures taken provide the desired result
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Opposition party wins enough votes to enter Armenian parliament after recount
Iveta Tonoyan added that as a result of cooperation with the Central Election Commission of Armenia, the counting of ballots at the polling stations continues
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Ukrainian troops retreat from Stary Karavan in DPR to fallback positions — expert
Andrey Marochko noted that Ukrainian militants are now are excessively using drone in the Olkhovskiye forests
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Persian Gulf countries running out of interceptor missiles - Bloomberg
Iran has fired almost 1,200 ballistic missiles and 4,000 Shahed drones at the Gulf states since the start of the war
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Series of explosions reported from several Iranian localities — agency
Apart from that, clashes between the US and Iranian naval forces were reported
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FSB foils terrorist attack on Russian Defense Ministry official
According to the security agency, "a foreign national born in 1990, tasked by Ukrainian intelligence agencies with shooting a Russian serviceman, was identified and detained in the Moscow Region"
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US forces escort over 200 vessels through Strait of Hormuz, including tankers — Trump
The US president said that more than 100 million barrels of oil making its way through the Strait
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Duma bans deportation of foreigners who fought in Russian army
According to the bill, they cannot be denied temporary residence permits, residence permits, or work permits
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All latest Indian Navy ships to carry BrahMos cruise missiles — JV executive
The missile’s different versions are operational in all the three branches of India’s Armed Forces: the Air Force, the Army and the Navy
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Russian forces moving westward from Stary Karavan in DPR — expert
The enemy is extensively using robotic systems and drones, military expert Andrey Marochko said
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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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Strike on Sevastopol museum constitutes deliberate act of vandalism — MFA
"According to the Sevastopol authorities, the strike was deliberate," Maria Zakharova said
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Weekly inflation in Russia reach 0.2% from June 2 to 8 — statistics
Inflation equaled 0.15% a week earlier, from May 26 to June 1, 2026
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Poland opposes giving funds from European Peace Facility to Ukraine — deputy minister
Cezary Tomczyk stressed that Warsaw will fight till the bitter end to receive the 500 million euro from this fund, which his country is entitled to
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Zaporozhye nuke plant loses off-site power, activates backup diesel generators
Radiation levels at the site remain normal
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US works to ensure 'right people' come to World Cup — Trump
The World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19
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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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Fire at oil refinery in Krasnodar Region caused by drone debris extinguished
Firefighting operations involved 34 rescuers and 12 fire engines
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Press review: Russia opens Northern Sea Route to West and Jerusalem envoy heads to Moscow
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, June 10th
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US, Israel take global economy hostage, Iranian envoy says
According to Peyman Saadat, oil prices could rise to $150-200 per barrel, if they continue in the same way
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BrahMos JV announces readiness to supply missiles for Russian troops
These will be either missiles for the Navy or missiles for ground forces, Alexander Maksichev said
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Iran attacks US facilities in Middle East following US strikes — agency
According to the news agency, Iran has attacked the Harir airbase in Iraqi Kurdistan, disabling a military radar
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Vucic says may resign as president to run for prime minister
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic pointed out that he may resign from his post "even sooner" than in three or four month
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Rostec unveils drone interceptor system for marine areas
The presented system includes a ground-based optoelectronic station, interceptor drones and an operator's workstation
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Inflation is declining in Russia — Putin
Proposals made by the business and presented at the meeting should be considered by the next meeting, the head of state noted
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Europe’s security destruction, Armenia in CSTO, 'miracles': Lavrov's statements
According to the Russian foreign minister, it would take a miracle for the EU to change its position on Ukraine
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Russia to release addresses of drone production sites in Canada, diplomat warns
Maria Zakharova said that Russia reserves the right to give an appropriate response
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FACTBOX: What we know about Ukrainian drone attack on Panorama of Siege of Sevastopol
Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said the historical building housing the Panorama of the Siege of Sevastopol was virtually destroyed
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