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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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Iran conveys its latest draft of deal proposal with US through Qatar — CNN
The TV channel reported that Qatar helped resolve some of the remaining points of contention in the document, including the procedure of future talks on the nuclear program and the easing of sanctions pressure on the Islamic Republic
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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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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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What to know about Trump's plans of new strikes on Iran, oil market reaction
According to the US president, Washington used $250 million worth of ammunition in the latest strikes on Iran
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London steps up confrontation with Moscow — ambassador Kelin
Andrey Kelin noted that Russia and the UK are connected by a common past, mutual interests, and a rich potential for normal cooperation
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Norilsk Nickel complete bid book for yuan-denominated bonds
As a result of bookbuilding, the final coupon rate was set at 7.6% per annum
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FACTBOX: It’s all about the tree: How Russia celebrates New Year
The main New Year’s tree celebration takes place in the State Kremlin Palace
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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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Italian MPs vote for resolution gradually lifting anti-Russia sanctions post conflict
A proposal was made to use sanctions as leverage in talks on peace in Ukraine
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Russian budget revenues above $513.5 bln in 2025 — PM
The non-oil and gas component already consistently exceeds three-quarters of all revenues, Mikhail Mishustin said
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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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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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Ukraine evacuating factories from Kramatorsk to western areas — The Economist
According to the British magazine, the city’s industrial base is being transplanted to Perechin in the Uzhgorod District of Transcarpathia
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EC to toughen visa policy against Russia, Belarus and Iran — source
This proposal will include new criteria to reject visa granting to nationals of countries from which, in the opinion of the European Commission, public security threats emanate
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Maximal interest rate on ruble deposits stay at 12.97% in early June
The rate was at the level of 13.04 per annum in mid-May and 12.97% in late May accordingly
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Seven OPEC+ nations to increase daily oil production in June by 188,000 barrels
The next meeting will be held on July 5
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Mali extremely grateful to Russia’s Africa Corps for helping to thwart attempted coup
Fousseynou Ouattara, Vice President of the Defense and Security Commission within the Transitional National Council, noted that Russian specialists were on the front lines from the very beginning
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IN BRIEF: Key takeaways from presidential envoy Dmitriev’s interview to Berliner Zeitung
Kirill Dmitriev noted that many European companies expressed willingness to return to the Russian market
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Russian Olympic champion figure-skater Plushenko announces career resumption
Evgeni Plushenko will return to sports and take part in the world and European championships in 2016, he told TASS
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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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Italian PM calls for building dialogue with Moscow
Giorgia Meloni also called for appointing a single EU representative on Ukraine but did not give any names
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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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Ukrainian strikes target bridges in Kherson Region, damage 15 homes in Sevastopol
Experts are examining the structures to assess their condition
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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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No country was under so much pressure as Russia now — Medvedev
Dmitry Medvedev called "the unprecedented external pressure" one of the challenges of our time
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What to know about Ukrainian drone attack on passenger bus in Melitopol
No one has been reported injured in the Melitopol bus attack
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Armenia applied to Eurasian Economic Commission due to export restrictions
Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said that there are procedures there
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Dialogue on normalization of Syria-Turkey relations stalled, presidential envoy says
Alexander Lavrentyev emphasized that the issue of normalizing Syria-Turkey relations "still remains at the forefront of Russia’s approach to the Syrian settlement"
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Europe missed its chance to talk with Russia in 2021, Germany’s former top diplomat says
According to Sigmar Gabriel, "the Europeans would be foolish not to try to get their foot" in negotiations with Russia
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BrahMos Aerospace orders portfolio about $6 bln, co-director says
BrahMos Aerospace is currently holding negotiations on supplies of the BrahMos missile system with a number of countries, Alexander Maksichev said
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Russian tactical nuclear weapons pose no threat to US — diplomat
"The attempts to put this issue at the core of a strategic stability dialogue or some negotiations on nuclear arms control still hold no prospects," Andrey Belousov said
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Cosmonaut Misurkin eager to get appraisal of his work as reporter in space
Alexander Misurkin reported on the space station’s daily routine and communicated with scientists responsible for scientific experiments aboard the orbital outpost
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US military denies reports of warship damaged in Strait of Hormuz
The media reported earlier that Iran had carried out strikes on US targets in the Middle East in retaliation for an attack by Washington
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Envoys of France, UK, Germany arrive at Russian MFA for meeting with senior diplomat
Nicolas de Riviere, Nigel Casey and Alexander Lambsdorff entered the building without making any comment
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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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Russian army maintains superiority in drone war — Russian commander
Ilya Ivanov specified that it is not just a matter of quantitative but also qualitative superiority
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ITAR-TASS: 110 years of agency history in pictures
The history of Russia's central state information agency ITAR-TASS in pictures
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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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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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What is known about Russian Deputy Foreign Minister's meeting with EU Three ambassadors
The meeting lasted around an hour and a half
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'Almaz-Antey' awarded for contribution to organizing 'Fleet-2026' exhibition
As part of its exposition, Almaz-Antey showcased the "Rif-M," "Shtil-1," and "Resurs" surface-to-air missile systems deployed on combat ships
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Russia having economic boom, debts growing in the West — news portal
The news outlet also predicts "even greater" growth for defense spending than expected, following the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in October
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Russian envoy expects Europe to adopt more realistic stance on Ukraine
According to Kirill Dmitriev, Russia has made its vision of a peace settlement very clear, with President Vladimir Putin having put it forward
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Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 205 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and a US-made armored vehicle in its areas of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Press review: Is Biden backing away from Ukraine and Moscow seeks original Iran nuke deal
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, December 14th
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Ukraine hits village in Bryansk Region with Grad rocket launcher — acting governor
None of the residents were injured
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Iran, US may sign agreements as early as this weekend — Trump
The US president added that the Strait of Hormuz would open as soon as the deal is signed
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Eurotroika’s terms of Ukrainian settlement unacceptable — Russian diplomat
Maria Zakharova pointed out that the Europeans are pursuing a course aimed at "preventing the creation of conditions for negotiations on a truly comprehensive, just and lasting peace"
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EU sanctions to result in collapse of Russian economy, says French finance minister
According to Le Maire, the amount of Russian assets that are going to be frozen hits $1 trln
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Pentagon chief in fact fired Navy secretary over disagreements — Axios
Pete Hegseth assumed that the former Secretary of the Navy, reporting directly to the President, was insubordinate
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US completes strikes against Iran — CENTCOM
The operation was a proportional response to recent attacks on U.S. forces and international commercial ships transiting regional waters, the US Central Command said
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UN opposes US seizure of Iran's Kharg Island
Stephane Dujarric noted that the UN would like to see progress toward diplomacy rather than further destruction
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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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Aftermath of Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions, casualties in Krasnodar Region
Drone debris struck a multi-story residential building in the city of Krasnodar, injuring two people
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Bodies of 16 plane crash victims remain under fuselage debris
A refrigerator rail car designated for this purpose is already staying at the Torez railway station
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US arming terrorists in Syria, wants to destabilize region — Russian intelligence
It was noted that the purpose of these criminal activities was to undermine the situation in Syria
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Pashinyan does not rule out stripping diaspora Armenians of voting rights
The Armenian prime minister said that there is a public demand for the establishment of a residency requirement
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Sanctions do not prevent Russian banks from generating strong profits, expanding — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov pointed out that companies operating in the market provide the full range of services
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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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West unable to ensure sustainable development of Arctic without Russia - diplomat
According to Russian Ambassador at Large and Chairman of the Committee of Senior Arctic Officials Nikolay Korchunov, the Council has been a key mechanism of multilateral cooperation in the Arctic for 25 years
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"We came here to become Russians": why a large American family moved to Russia
October 19 marks Father's Day in Russia. American IT consultant Jozef Schutzman, who moved to Russia with his family, is celebrating the holiday alongside Russians
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World Athletics to decide in July on Russia’s participation in 2026 Youth Summer Olympics
Pyot Fradkov, chairman of the All-Russia Athletics Federation, said the Russian side is not giving up and continuing the negotiations
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West tries to "cancel" Russia, to remove it from world map — Mishustin
As the Russian prime minister notes, due to sanctions, discrimination, pressures, Russia has to protect its own national interests
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Russia ready to help Africa develop infrastructure — top diplomat
Sergey Lavrov highlighted the Africans’ desire to make the utmost use of what was given to them
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Tehran hands over response via Islamabad to US message delivered by Pakistan minister — TV
No information regarding the specific details of Tehran’s response is available
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Russia moves to cancel MAKS 2026 Air Show, postpone Hydro Aviation Exhibition to 2027
The MAKS Air Show was last held in July 2021, and the previous Hydro Aviation Exhibition was held in 2018
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Russian diplomats to visit Russian citizen Obrezko, accused in US court — consul general
He is accused of criminal conspiracy to gain unauthorized access to a trusted computer
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Lavrov supports Africa's sovereignty in all dimensions — Foreign Ministry
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security Bankole Adeoye discussed prospects for increasing multifaceted cooperation between Russia and the African Union
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T-90M main battle tanks arrive for Russian troops in Ukraine special operation zone
As the ministry specified, the tank crews are practicing gunnery from the tank’s standard armament from sheltered positions and open sites by direct fire, with the gunfire being adjusted by unmanned aerial vehicles
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More than 5 million tourists visit FIFA World Cup host cities in Russia
The final match will be held on July 15 at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium
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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 until further notice — government agency
"Applicants who have already obtained transit permits are kindly requested to remain patient and await further notice by the PGSA," the agency said
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At least 28 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip — Al Jazeera
Israel launched air attacks on the Jabalia refugee camp, the Qatari TV channel reported
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Trump says he discussed Iran deal with global leaders
In particular, the US president spoke to the leaders of Israel, Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait
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British defense secretary resigns over lack of investment
John Healey said that he was stepping down "with great regret and reluctance"
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AfD’s popularity rooted in Chancellor Merz’s erroneous policy — RDIF CEO
"Merz is Biden," Kirill Dmitriev said
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APEC participants committed to building open, predictable trade environment
"We reiterate our commitment to working together to deliver a free, open, fair, non-discriminatory, transparent, inclusive, and predictable trade and investment environment," the document reads
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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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Russia, China to support outcomes of World War II, counter distortion of history
In order to prevent the recurrence of the tragedy of the world war, the sides will strongly condemn actions aimed at denying the responsibility for atrocities of Nazi aggressors and their accomplices, a joint statement reads
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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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