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Putin orders troops to go back to permanent bases after war games
The military exercises were held at firing ranges in Rostov-on-Don, Belgorod and Bryansk regions
Vladimir Putin (right) and Sergei Shoigu (archive)
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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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Remaining hostages from Kursk Region to return home from Ukraine today — commissioner
Tatyana Moskalkova also noted that the negotiations on the release of hostages had been difficult
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Russia calls on participants in talks on Iran to show responsible approach
Moscow advocates for the settlement of all disputes between the states by political and diplomatic means, the Foreign Ministry says
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Russian government approves additional tariff quota for grain exports
The main grain export quota, effective from February 15 to June 30, is set at 20 million tons
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Russian Foreign Ministry calls Johnson ‘villain, who returned to crime scene’
Zakharova said that "Johnson personally participated in the process of canceling the negotiation process" and escalation of the Ukrainian conflict
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Russia pounds Ukrainian long-range naval and aerial drones’ facilities over past day
Russian troops struck storage sites of Ukrainian unmanned naval, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported
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FACTBOX: Cosmonautics Day
It established under a decree by the USSR Supreme Soviet of April 9, 1962 in honor of the world’s first space flight by a Soviet citizen
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Ombudswoman to discuss Kiev striking civilian targets in Russia with UN human rights chief
Tatyana Moskalkova wants to inform Volker Turk that not all information provided to her is reflected in UN documents
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Iran denies US Navy destroyer passed through Strait of Hormuz
Earlier correspondent for American portal Axios and Channel 12 of Israeli television Barak Ravid quoted American official sources as saying that several US Navy ships had passed through Hormuz on Saturday without coordination with Iran
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Iran to allow no more than 15 vessels per day through Hormuz — source
This new regulatory framework, operating under the supervision of the IRGC, has been officially communicated to regional parties, the sourse said
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Plane carrying Russian soldiers who returned from captivity lands in Moscow Region
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, 175 Russian servicemen were returned from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime
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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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US-Iran talks last over two hours — TV
According to Tasnim, a decision may be made to extend it by one day
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Middle East airlines to quickly regain traffic after conflict — expert
The region does not face the risk of fuel shortage or exorbitant jet fuel prices so far, Executive Director of Aviaport agency Oleg Panteleev added
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Zelensky’s ‘Middle Eastern bravado’ flops — envoy
"Ukrainian air defense specialists" were kicked out "after catastrophic failures", the Russian foreign ministry ambassador at large on Kiev’s war crimes said
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Rosneft may appoint a BP manager as its VP -- paper
A Rosneft executive confirmed in an interview to the newspaper that Larry Bates' candidacy "is under consideration"
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Colonel General Mordvichev appointed commander-in-chief of Russia’s Ground Forces
Andrey Mordvichev, who was commander of the Battlegroup Center, succeeded Oleg Salyukov
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North Korea's ultimate goal is world's most powerful strategic force, says Kim Jong-un
According to the country's leader, the aim is to protect the dignity and sovereignty of the state and the people
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Estonia will not detain Russian vessels in Baltic Sea due to risk of escalation
Authorities would only consider intervention in case of damage to infrastructure or an oil spill, Navy Commander Ivo Vark says
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Nearly 3,200 vessels awaiting safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz — Fox News
Reportedly, Almost 20,000 seafarers in the Persian Gulf region are waiting for clarifications
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Russia’s steps on Iran in UN Security Council depend on outcome of talks in Pakistan — MFA
Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov says a draft resolution earlier submitted jointly with China is "all we’ve put forward"
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Putin attends Easter service at Cathedral of Christ Savior
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia will celebrate Easter Matins and Divine Liturgy at the country's main cathedral
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Press review: Zelensky floats peace talks amid scandal as EU delays Ukraine membership
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, November 19th
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FACTBOX: Orthodox Easter
In 2025, the holiday falls on the same date for both Orthodox Christians and Catholics
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Valentina Gagarina, widow of world’s first man is space, dies at age 84
After her husband’s death in March 1968, she has given no interviews, but took part in various events dedicated to her husband
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Current shift in global balance of power is not in US favor, expert says
"From the perspective of war objectives, the United States and Israel suffered comprehensive failure across all dimensions," Roostum Vansu, Thai expert in international relations and lecturer at the Institute of Peace Studies at Prince of Songkhla University, said
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Ukraine violates Easter truce by attacking Donetsk with drones
Work of the air defense system was visible in the sky accompanied by the sound of an explosion
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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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Dmitriev calls on British and EU officials to 'urgently correct mistakes' amid protests
"UK/EU people are tired of migration, warmongering, lack of fuel, and are rising up," Russian President’s special representative and Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev said
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Pakistan ready to carry on with its mediation role in US-Iran talks, says PM Sharif
A source disclosed to TASS earlier that the Iranian delegation was likely to meet with Shehbaz Sharif before the start of negotiations
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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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US continues to build up its military group in Middle East — WSJ
According to the report, new fighter jets and attack aircraft have recently arrived in the region, while between 1,500 and 2,000 soldiers from the elite 82nd Airborne Division of the US Army may be delivered in the coming days
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Iran began negotiations with US after assurances about asset unfreezing — TV
Tehran’s second condition was a ceasefire in Lebanon and it is currently being discussed, IRIB reported
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Ukraine’s attack on Novaya Kakhovka shows talking with Kiev impossible — senator
Earlier acting head of the Novaya Kakhovka city district Vladimir Oganesov said that the Ukrainian army had violated the Easter truce by hitting Novaya Kakhovka with a drone injuring a civilian and damaging an apartment building
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Ukrainian drones wound two Belgorod Region civilians — governor
Shelling of Shebekino broke windows and damaged facades, fences of 18 private houses, six outbuildings, and six cars
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Kursk legislators unanimously accept city mayor’s resignation
The legislators appointed Deputy Mayor Sergey Kotlyarov to serve as the city’s acting head
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Holy Fire descends in Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
The descent of the Holy Fire takes place in the Kuvuklia
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Russian air defenses intercept 259 Ukrainian UAVs, 12 smart bombs over past day
Overall, the Russian Armed Forces have destroyed 671 Ukrainian combat aircraft, 284 helicopters, 133,387 unmanned aerial vehicles
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Putin calls 2025 generally positive year for Russian cosmonautics
Consolidated revenue increased by 10%, to over $63 million, the Russian president said
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Nuclear shield has reliably ensured Russia's security for many years — Putin
"This anniversary is a major, significant event not only for your team, but also for the domestic nuclear industry and for all of Russia," the Russian president said
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Russia has no plans to abandon Visa, MasterCard
Visa CEO Charlie Scharf says the company may stop operations in Russia if the international payment systems are obliged to make guarantee payments of hundreds of millions of dollars
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UK and EU officials can fool many, but not all — Dmitriev
This is how Kirill Dmitriev commented on the news that France has joined the protests against rising fuel prices
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Iran-US talks held face-to-face after meetings with Pakistanis — CNN
The delegations are "conducting a direct dialogue"
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Researchers from Wegener Institute discover unknown island in Antarctica
A 93-strong expedition team was exploring the northwestern Weddell Sea when the island "appeared." The available nautical charts mark it as a danger zone
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Easter truce announced by Putin coming into effect
The truce will be in effect from 4:00 p.m. Moscow time (1:00 p.m. GMT) on April 11 until the end of April 12
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Delegations from Iran, US hold conflict settlement talks in Islamabad — agency
Tasnim news agency reported in turn that the Iranian delegation agreed to participate in this round of negotiations with the mediation of Pakistan, despite distrust towards opponents
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Ukraine loses some 1,200 troops along engagement line over past day — Russia’s top brass
The latest figures show that the Ukrainian army up lost over 180 troops in the responsibility area of Russia’s Battlegroup North
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Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,280 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed eight enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported
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Trilateral talks on hold, but Russia remains in touch with US on Ukraine — Kremlin aide
As Yury Ushakov added, Moscow sees that the Ukrainians are also actively negotiating with Washington
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Easter truce announced by Putin begins
It will be in effect until the end of the day on April 12
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India sees Iran-US talks as historic event for Middle East — expert
Robinder Sachdev said that easing tensions between Iran and the United States could benefit the energy markets, the safety of navigation in the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea, as well as the balance of power in India's neighboring regions
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No one can cope with current global situation alone — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said that the Institute of World Economy and International Relations, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, "has been actively involved in the preparation of all editions and concepts of the Russian Federation's foreign policy since 2000
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Trump claims US starts ‘clearing out’ Strait of Hormuz
The US president also said there is a danger of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz being damaged with sea mines
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Putin congratulates Amedi on election as president of Iraq
Previously, the parliament of Iraq voted to elect Amedi, a candidate from the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, as the new president of the Arab republic
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France edges out Russia’s neutral team in quarterfinals of 2026 Men's Water Polo World Cup
The French squad is now set to play in the semifinals of the Division 2 against the winner of the quarterfinals match between the teams of Montenegro and Romania
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Ukrainian drone attack wounds two adults, one-year-old child in Kursk Region
Governor Alexander Khinshtein said the Ukrainian attack took place after 1:00 p.m. GMT, during the announced Easter truce
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Paris ready to help ensure safe navigation in Hormuz — Macron
The French president added that Iran needs to "take advantage of the opportunity offered by the negotiations initiated in Islamabad to pave the way for sustainable de-escalation"
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China denies plans to supply air defense systems to Iran
China consistently fulfills its international obligations, Liu Pengyu, a spokesman for the Chinese diplomatic mission in the United States, said
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Court in Kirov finds guilty Navalny in Kirovles criminal case
Oppositional blogger and candidate for Moscow mayor faces up to ten years in prison
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Russia’s Battlegroup North destroys over 60 Ukrainian UAV control posts since early April
Chief of the 11th Corps’ UAV countermeasures squad, call sign "Karta," added that the Ukrainian troops’ positions are being detected by exposure of camouflaged dugouts, as well as by the use of command antennas and signal amplification
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EU will forgive Zelensky anything as long as he continues his mission — Lavrov
The Russian top diplomat says the Kiev regime has ignored both EU demands and its own Constitution
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Iran and US to hold new round of talks on Saturday evening — TV
The delegations held two rounds of talks in Islamabad, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting reported
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Russia to continue oil products export when domestic market offer exceeds demand — Novak
The Russian government introduced restrictions on gasoline and diesel fuel exports until the end of this year
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Russia's Western Military District gets newest Tornado-G multiple rocket launchers
The new 122-mm Tornado-G MRLS will replace the BM-21 Grad system
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Tyumen State University rector on new research center and priorities
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US leader says main demand Iran should not acquire nuclear weapon
Donald Trump called this criterion of a good deal with Iran "that's 99%"
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Russian army advances 1.5 kilometers near Miropolye in Sumy Region
Active military activities are currently underway in this area along a front approximately 8 kilometers wide, military expert Andrey Marochko told
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US-Iran talks last for more than five hours
Consultations began around 17:00 local time
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Price of Brent oil exceeds $69 per barrel on London’s ICE first since September 3
As of 6:44 p.m. Moscow time the Brent price was up by 1.84% at $69.04 per barrel
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Lavrov reminds of Kosovo recognition in connection with Crimea's reunification with Russia
The Russian minister said "many European countries found it possible to recognize Kosovo’s independence despite the fact that no referendum on secession from Serbia had been held in this territory"
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Decision on Russian operation in Syria made with no haste — Kremlin chief of staff
The final discussion on the operation in Syria, with senior military officials taking part, was held at a meeting of Russia's Security Council late in the evening on September 29, Sergey Ivanov says
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Estimate of jet fuel shortage start in EU too optimistic — Dmitriev
The official commented on the recent publication of the association's letter by FT
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Piece of Holy Fire delivered from Jerusalem to Moscow
It is expected that various dioceses will be able to receive a particle soon
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Agricultural crisis prompts panic among EU and British officials — Dmitriev
Earlier, Kirill Dmitriev wrote that European farmers facing a shortage of fertilizers may not have enough patience, and will be the first to remind Kaja Kallas and Ursula von der Leyen of their strategic miscalculation
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Czech arms giant CSG shares plunge to historic low on Ukraine Easter truce news
Shares of other defense contractors, including Rheinmetall, Leonardo, Hensoldt, and BAE Systems, also saw significant losses on Friday
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Georgia, RF should end negotiations for RF’s entry in WTO Nov 10
Georgia agreed with relevant Swiss proposals on October 27
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Meteor-M satellite launched from Vostochny spaceport reaches orbit
The Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle carrying the satellites blasted off from the Vostochny spaceport at 8:43 a.m. Moscow time (5:43 a.m. GMT)
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Kalashnikov successfully tests multi-bullet assault rifle cartridges against drones
According to Kalashnikov, the customer’s representatives highly praised the performance characteristics of the 5.45mm multi-bullet cartridges, as well as the accuracy and precision of their fire against aerial targets during the dynamic testing
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Iran to open Hormuz after end of war with the US, Israel — Iranian Supreme Leader’s envoy
Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi said that countries would benefit from it
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US guarantees Beirut’s safety until Lebanese-Israeli talks on April 14 — TV
Al Hadath also stated that negotiations between Israel and Lebanon "will be held at the level of ambassadors"
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Putin meets with head of Roscosmos Bakanov
The conversation took place on the eve of the Cosmonautics Day celebrated on April 12
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IRGC to prevent all military vessels from crossing Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC Navy command also denied reports "about the passage of American ships via the strait"
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US support for Syria opposition may lead to direct military interference
Assad has support of a considerable part, if not most, of the Syrian population, State Duma International Affairs Committee head Alexei Pushkov believes
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US, Lebanon have asked Israel to stop attacks on Hezbollah until talks begin — Axios
According to sources cited in the report, some Israeli officials agree and think it is in Israel’s interest to announce a ‘pause’
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Hungarian government to keep foreign policy, if it wins elections — Szijjarto
It will fight for the return of Russian energy to Europe, the foreign minister said
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Middle East share of Russian wheat exports grows to 37% in July-February
Overall, Russian exports maintain a strong position: from July 2025 to February 2026, wheat exports totaled 32.7 million tonnes, barley 4.77 million tonnes, and corn 3.47 million tonnes.
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Ukrainian drones do heavy damage to Zaporozhye Region energy infrastructure
"Power restoration efforts continue in the Zaporozhye Region," Governor Yevgeny Balitsky said
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US-Iran negotiations to begin in Islamabad after 5:00 p.m. local time — Al Hadath
According to the sources, "indirect consultations have already taken place" and "the upcoming negotiations will be direct
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Trump reiterates Strait of Hormuz to be soon open to navigation
"And the empty ships are rushing to the United States to "load up", the US president said
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Russia hands over last RD-180 rocket engines to US under existing deal
The United States has received 122 RD-180 rocket engines over more than 20 years of cooperation
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Several US Navy ships pass through Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s permission
The move was not coordinated with Iran. It's the first time this happens since the beginning of the war
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Operational security makes Oreshnik system in Belarus invisible to opponents — official
Alexander Volfovich emphasized that the Oreshnik and tactical nuclear weapons are deployed in Belarus only to protect its territory
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US, Iran to fail to make deal, but Washington to get out of war — expert
According to Trita Parsi, Tehran considers it "essential" to ensure that the ceasefire regime extends to Lebanon
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Putin describes Ukraine as artificial state
"We have every reason to affirm that Ukraine is an artificial state that was shaped at Stalin's will," the Russian President said
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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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Iran holds two rounds of talks with Pakistani military chief ahead of negotiations with US
According to the agency, Field Marshall Asim Munir facilitated another round of indirect communications between the Iranian and US sides
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Venezuela to host International Army Games contest for first time — Shoigu
The eighth International Army Games will bring together teams from 37 countries, the Russian defense minister said
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Russia pushes Ukrainian army to western bank of Udava near Miropolskoye in Sumy Region
Military expert Andrey Marochko says Miropolskoye was earlier liberated
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Israel says attacked more than 200 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon over past 24 hours
The army "continues to strike at the launchers to prevent attacks" on Israeli territory
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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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