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Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum 2014
Rosatom, Russian Railways plan high-speed magnetic levitation train
The new train in Russia will cover the 9,300-kilometer distance between Moscow and the Siberian city of Vladivostok in less than 20 hours
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Russia’s questions on armed mission to Haiti remain unanswered — UN envoy
Nebenzya underscored that Russia, which abstained during the vote on the corresponding resolution, prepared by the US and Ecuador, is perfectly aware about the "scale and urgency of security problems standing before Haiti"
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US presumes Putin not to attend APEC summit in San Francisco
The State Department noted that they will take sanctions into account when sending out invitations to the summit
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Expert sees next year as pivotal turning point for fate of West’s weapons supplies to Kiev
Richard Sakwa also noted that signs had already emerged that Western countries "have their limits"
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Golden Raven festival guests to watch movies inside igloo
The works will be reportedly demonstrated on the ice screen, and the guests will be able to warm up in yarangas on the river
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Russian Foreign Minister bullish about One Belt One Road forum
Sergei Lavrov noted that this is due to the consistently high level of organization of such events in China
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Embassy in Slovakia dismisses charges of Russia’s meddling in elections
"Unlike some of Slovakia's current allies, we do not meddle in the internal affairs of other states. We do not engage in regime changes and various kinds of color revolutions," the commentary reads
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Russian aircraft strike large ammunition depot in Kharkov Region
It is also reported that the most serious battles in the Kupyansk area are taking place in the area of Sinkovka and Petropavlovka
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Armenian parliament to consider ratification of Rome Statute on October 3
Armenia earlier stated that its ratification of the Rome Statute wouldn’t be directed against Russia, but would aim to prosecute Azerbaijanis who had committed war crimes
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US suspends long-term contracting programs for assistance to Ukraine
The State Department explained that Washington has exhausted most of its financial assistance in the security sector
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Russian government sets stage for sale of Exxon’s share in Sakhalin-1
In April, President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to extend the deadline for the sale of Exxon's stake in the Sakhalin-1 project until fall 2023
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Moscow ranks 4th in World's 100 Best Cities
"International experts evaluate not only economic opportunities or cultural aspects, but they also analyze how well the city is developing," Deputy Mayor Natalya Sergunina noted
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Number of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh stops rising in Armenia
It is also reported that the government’s relief program is being implemented, with accommodation and various types of aid provided
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Russian woman wins Supermodel of the Universe — 2023
Representatives from the Philippines, the Netherlands, France, Syria, Nigeria, Moldova, and other countries around the world participated in the competition
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Ukraine loses 1,455 soldiers in Donetsk direction in past week — Russian top brass
In this direction, Ukrainian troops also lost 16 tanks and other armored combat vehicles, as well as 25 cars, 15 field guns and two MLRS vehicles
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Russian army repels 8 Ukrainian attacks in DPR, eliminates over 300 militants — top brass
Battlegroup South units have repelled eight attacks by Ukrainian assault groups in the Artyomovsk and Avdeyevka areas, battlegroup Spokesman Georgy Minesashvili said
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Dollar surpasses 99 rubles, first time since August 15
The euro rose by 0.71%, to 104.05 rubles, and the yuan added 0.44%, reaching 13.55 rubles
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Reservations for trips to Hainan increased 11 times over holidays
Reservations for trips to the southern part of the island account for 97% of the total number of bookings on the island
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NATO publishes article on preparing for full-scale conflict with Russia
Former high-ranking Pentagon official Gregory Weaver is confident that traditional nuclear deterrence based on the principle of mutually assured destruction in the event of a full-scale conflict with the Russian Federation is not enough
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Azerbaijani authorities unveil plans on reintegrating Karabakh Armenians
According to the statement, the plans encompass a number of spheres, involving the governance system and security, economic and social aspects
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Latin America considers de-dollarization of economic relations with Russia necessary
"We are seeking to shift to national currencies where it is possible since this is obviously a comprehensive problem," Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Latin American Department Alexander Shchetinin said
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Meeting of EU-Ukraine Association Council to be held on December 1 – top European diplomat
Josep Borrell spoke about negotiations with the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister on issues of European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine Denis Shmygal and Olga Stefanishina
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Battlegroup South aviation strikes enemy troops, hardware in 25 districts
The official representative of the battle group, Georgiy Minesashvili, said that the enemy lost an infantry fighting vehicle, two MLRS combat vehicles, an Msta-B howitzer, an AN/TPQ-50 counter-battery system, five 120-mm mortars, 11 vehicles and eight drones
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Head of World Union of Old Believers says papal envoy could visit Moscow soon
The purpose of the visit is to build and promote the atmosphere of peace, Leonid Sevastyanov said
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MOEX, RTS indices fall by 0.03-1.53% on Monday
At the end of the day, the RTS dollar index fell by 1.53% to 992.18 points
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Georgia demands US explain funding potential revolution in country
Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Shalva Papuashvili called the information about USAID financing revolutionary movements in the republic a black day in the history of US aid to Georgia
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Yuan up above 13.5 rubles on Moscow Exchange, euro exceeds 104 rubles
As of 7:22 a.m. the yuan was up by 0.32%, the euro was up by 0.84%
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Three Serbs taught Georgian youth finer points of overthrowing government — intel service
According to the Georgian State Security Service, the training sessions in Tbilisi were sponsored by the US government via USAID
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Russian commandos use newest anti-sniper robot in special operation in Ukraine — source
The remote-controlled Sosna-N scans an area for optical devices such as sniper rifle scopes, binoculars, or anti-tank missile targeting systems
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Lithuania reduces imports of Russian fertilizers by over 60% in 2023
During this period, 55,600 tons of fertilizer were imported, at a cost of 16.1 mln euro, while 145,300 tons were imported for 74.5 mln euro over the same period in 2022
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Germany to seek chance to mend relations with Russia, says Polish politician
"Germany, which has built its strategy and status on the economy, now has economic problems, because it cannot rely on cheap Russian energy," Radoslaw Vogel explained
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Nagorno-Karabakh paramilitary forces surrender armored vehicles, munitions
They have surrendered 45 armored vehicles, 87 motor vehicles, and about 14 million ammunition supplies, the Russian Defense Ministry said
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NATO may bring to Ukraine missile bases disguised as training centers — Putin
The Russian president recalled that Ukraine’s Constitution prohibited the deployment of foreign military bases in the national territory, but there was no ban on training centers
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Russian diplomat barred from finishing speech at UNGA First Committee meeting
"We will definitely achieve our goals. One year ago, on September 30, 2022, a defining, truly momentous and historic event took place," Vorontsov said when he was interrupted by a beep
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French general forecasts failure of Ukrainian counteroffensive
Jean-Bernard Pinatel also said that the ratio of losses in equipment and personnel is 5 to 1 in favor of Russia
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Russia’s Medvedev to clash with German tennis star Zverev in 2023 China Open semis
Medvedev, 27, is currently third in the Association of Tennis Professionals Rankings List
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Russian Armed Forces hit Ukrainian ordnance depot in Nikolaev Region
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, Russian military personnel also stopped the activities of two sabotage and reconnaissance groups in the Kherson direction
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QazaqGaz plans to start transporting Russian gas to Uzbekistan in October
The company also stated that all technical activities are completed on time and according to the approved schedule
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Turkey does not consider pullout from NATO — Erdogan’s party
Earlier, on Wednesday, the deputy leader of the Turkish Motherland Party, Ethem Sancak, said that Turkey might leave NATO in five to six months due to provocative actions against Ankara
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Ukraine planning offensive in early October, pulling troops to Dnieper - source
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SMER Party wins parliamentary election in Slovakia — official
Social Democracy Party won the highest number of votes - 22.94%
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Press review: Rocky walk to peace begins in Karabakh and DPRK here to stay in nuclear club
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, September 29th
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Medvedev expects number of Russian regions to grow
As the deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council said, Moscow will achieve victory in the conflict in Ukraine
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Between 50-1,000 Armenians may still remain in Nagorno-Karabakh — UN
It is also stated that the mission did not come across any reports - either from the local population interviewed or others - of violence against civilians following the latest ceasefire
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Biden vows further support for Ukraine after budget bill signing
"The vast majority" of lawmakers in both houses of Congress speak in support of Ukraine, the President noted
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India, Russia in talks on using rupees to pay for oil — Indian official
Pankaj Jain also added that India and Russia use different currencies when paying for oil supplies
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Ukrainian oligarch Igor Kolomoisky added to Russia's list of extremists and terrorists
The register also includes former Aidar battalion commander Sergey Melnichuk, as well as former Interior Minister Arsen Avakov
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Over 10,000 Ukrainian fighters surrender since summer using special radio frequency
According to the source, the radio frequency operates in all directions of the line of engagement in the special military operation zone
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UK not to send its warships to expedite Ukrainian grain exports
In 2022, London committed around 2.3 bln pounds as military aid to Ukraine and the UK was resolved to match that package this year
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Ukraine loses Plastun signal intelligence station in Donetsk area
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, enemy losses in the Donetsk direction per day exceeded 150 soldiers killed and wounded
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Nationalists plotting chemical attacks in Ukraine when Russian troops approach
Russia warns the entire civilized world and international organizations about the Ukrainian authorities’ provocations, chief of Russia’s National Defense Management Center said
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Share of local aircraft in Russia’s airlines’ fleet may reach least 50% by 2030
The amount of funding for the program from 2022 to 2026 will be about 205.5 billion rubles
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Kamikaze drones successfully used in Russia’s special operation in Ukraine — defense firm
The KUB and Lancet drones are quite quick, quiet, easy to use, capable of covering a distance of tens of kilometers and feature high accuracy," Rostec said
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Arkady Novikov: I’ll continue to be a Slave of the Lamp
The founder and owner of the Novikov Group in a TASS special project Top Business Officials
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US lacks strength, intelligence to confront North Korea, Russia — DPRK diplomat
North Korean Deputy Foreign Minister Im Chon Il opined that the US hostility to the North Korea-Russia friendly relations has crossed the red line
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EU may agree €5 bln military aid package to Kiev regime by year-end
The head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell, expressed hope for achieving this agreement when agreeing on the multi-year EU budget
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Russia’s questions on armed mission to Haiti remain unanswered — UN envoy
Nebenzya underscored that Russia, which abstained during the vote on the corresponding resolution, prepared by the US and Ecuador, is perfectly aware about the "scale and urgency of security problems standing before Haiti"
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Press review: New realities push UN reform drive and Slovaks vote for Ukraine aid skeptics
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, October 2nd
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Russia suspends Poland-Kaliningrad border traffic agreement — ministry
Poland earlier announced its decision to suspend the regime of local movement across the border with Russia and Ukraine ahead of the NATO summit in Warsaw
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Russia considers joint exploration of lithium fields with Caribbean states promising
Deputy Minister Dmitry Volvach also noted joint prospects in the areas of the construction and upgrade of railway infrastructure, the construction in the region of a hub for shipment of fertilizers, facilities for assembly of helicopter and automotive vehicles, as well as other projects in the area of transport, energy, peaceful atom and medicine
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Bulgaria officially bans entry to Russian cars
Exceptions will be trips of cars purchased in the Russian Federation for the needs of diplomatic and consular missions operating in the EU
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EU summit in Granada on October 6 to discuss potential expansion, its consequences
The head of the European Council, Charles Michel, also announced a discussion of the future dynamics of the union, policies and decisions
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Ukrainian armed forces fire 35 shells at settlements in Kherson Region overnight
Throughout the day, the enemy fired 62 shells from barrel artillery at the settlements of Kazachie Lagerya, Podstepnoye, Krynki, Dnepryany and Solontsy
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Haikou to hold more than 50 events during China's National Day
Local authorities also planned to hold various sports competitions
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Ukraine to either surrender on Moscow’s terms or cease to exist — top Russian lawmaker
According to Vyacheslav Volodin, the outcome also includes economic problems in Europe and the US, as well as a lack of manpower for the Ukrainian armed forces
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Azerbaijani, Armenian leaders' meeting in Granada may boost peace agenda — Aliyev
The Azerbaijani leader noted that the Presidential Administration made a statement on ensuring the rights and security of the Armenian population in Karabakh
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Slovak MFA summons Russian ambassador over intelligence chief’s statements
The Slovak Foreign Ministry "called on Russia to stop disinformation activities directed against Slovakia"
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Venezuela expects Russia to prevail in conflict over Ukraine — lawmaker
It is also noted that Russia will be able to help lay the foundation for a new world order
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US main 'obstacle' to Mexico joining BRICS — congressman
Brasil Alberto Acosta Pena explained that existing trade agreements with the US also prevent Mexico from trading freely with countries that allegedly do not meet the standards of political and economic democratization
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Moscow format participants agree that US should not return to Afghanistan
Iran's Special Representative in Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Komi noted that the Moscow format participants had reached a consensus that "it is necessary to prevent the return of the United States and hold it accountable for the damage caused by 20 years of occupation"
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Russian legislator suspects US labs’ involvement in strange infections in Ukrainian army
Irina Yarovaya recalled that in accordance with the US project codenamed UP-8 "laboratories in Lvov, Kharkov, Odessa and Kiev, conducted tests under the guidance of US military specialists on more than 4,000 military servicemen"
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Russia’s Obereg armor vest outshines US, Chinese rivals in tests
Meanwhile, a Chinese-made armor vest failed to withstand a shot and was pierced through
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Some 20 countries want to partner with BRICS — Russia’s top diplomat
According to Sergey Lavrov, countries seek to find reliable partners, and BRICS’ expansion is the main confirmation of this
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Abrams tanks supplied to Kiev vulnerable to drones — German expert
According to Gustav Gressel, last fall, Western battle tanks could have been a major advantage for Ukraine, but today their significance has diminished
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Deployment of Russian military bases to Venezuela impossible under its constitution -envoy
The Russian ambassador pointed out that the biggest threat for the US is "to have independent countries here, close by, to the south of the Mexican border, which have the right to choose who they will cooperate with and how"
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Olympic silver medalist Girev never wanted to swim as neutral — official
"As far as I know he did not apply for neutral status. How did he end up on this list? That’s a question for him," Vladimir Salnikov pointed out
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Russia to support Venezuela's efforts to defend independence – speaker
Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko also thanked the country's leadership "for their balanced position in difficult conditions towards Russia"
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About 70 Ukrainian military surrender in DPR in past two weeks, says source
Most of them laid down their weapons voluntarily
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Population of Ukraine shrinks to 23 mln, former prime minister says
Nikolay Azarov pointed out that the mobilization campaign is continuing throughout the country at a rapid pace
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Inter RAO reduces electricity supplies to China, agrees to increase prices
The company negotiates a price increase
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Trudeau’s excuses for honoring Nazi in parliament look miserable — Lavrov
"I think that anyone in his right mind here realizes that it could not happen the way Trudeau is now trying to make everyone believe," the Russian foreign minister added
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Russia's compliance with INF Treaty in question due to US actions — senior diplomat
"Accordingly, the rationale for maintaining our moratorium is evaporating. But no practical decisions have been made so far," Sergey Ryabkov stated
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Press review: New Black Sea grain deal dead in water and US wants space hotline with China
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, September 27th
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Russia may defeat Ukraine by gradually ramping up military pressure — ex-US intel officer
According to Scott Ritter, militarily, the Ukrainian army has already been destroyed
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Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to two scientists for COVID-19 vaccine research
"The discoveries by the two Nobel Laureates were critical for developing effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 during the pandemic that began in early 2020," the statement reads
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Russian, Japanese officials discuss relations between countries
Rudenko also outlined to Suzuki the Russian Federation's approaches to global security
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23 out of 27 EU foreign ministers attend EU top diplomats’ meeting in Kiev — CNN
Josep Borrell officially confirmed the holding of an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Kiev on October 2
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Russian air defenses shoot down Ukrainian Su-25 in DPR – Defense Ministry
This was reported to the Russian Ministry of Defense
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Top Russian diplomat slams EU ban on cars with Russian license plates
"This is being done only with regard to Russians, much like many other things are being done against Russians," Sergey Lavrov stressed
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Yerevan’s statements on potential withdrawal from CSTO sovereign choice – Lavrov
According to Sergei Lavrov, Moscow hopes that the ties that have existed for centuries between the Russian and Armenian peoples will not be destroyed
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Armenian, Iranian officials discuss situation in South Caucasus
According to a statement by the Armenian ministry, the parties discussed issues related to security in the region and emphasized the need and importance of respecting the territorial integrity of its countries
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Serbian forces ready to enter Kosovo if president issues such order — defense minister
Milos Vucevic also stated that all maneuvers of Serbian military units on the territory of the country are carried out in accordance with national regulations, do not contradict UN Security Council Resolution 1244
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Medvedev congratulates Xi Jinping on 74th anniversary of China's founding
The Russian Security Council deputy chairman also emphasized that in recent decades, China demonstrated high rates of socio-economic development, as well as scientific, technical and innovative progress
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Launching Mir payment card in Cuba may increase tourist flow, strengthen ties – official
Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko also noted the importance of developing trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation between the two countries
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Screening of documentary about what happened in Crimea, Donbass held in Moscow
The film will be shown in colleges and universities in Russian regions from September 29 to October 10
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Kiev troops’ inept use of Western tanks seen as key factor in their destruction — expert
According to Sergey Suvorov, the heavy tonnage of Western-made vehicles, as well as the fact that troops often neglect to remove the rubber grouser cleats for driving on asphalt from the tank’s treads, leaves many tanks susceptible to getting stuck in the mud of the battlefield
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Ukrainian saboteur detained in Belarus for terror attack says Kiev abandoned, betrayed him
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on March 31 that the individuals implicated in the attack on a Russian A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft in late February had been arrested
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Ukrainian troops repelled to initial positions in southern Donetsk area - DPR head
According to the head of the DPR, the enemy suffered losses
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Russian forces strike four Ukrainian army brigades in Kupyansk area over past day
It is also reported that the Russian military repulsed two Ukrainian army attacks in the Krasny Liman area
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Norway introduces new package of sanctions against Russia
Oslo also stated its willingness to impose limitations on the sale of certain goods and technologies to countries that are used to circumvent sanctions against Russia
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Ukraine may get enhanced Bayraktar drones from Turkey — CEO
At the first International Defense Industries Forum in Kiev on September 29, Bayraktar announced plans to complete the construction of a Bayraktar drone plant in Ukraine within the next 18 months
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Hainan delegation visits UAE to strengthen economic and cultural cooperation
Hainan representatives invited UAE companies to invest and develop their businesses in the Chinese province and take full advantage of the construction of a free trade port on the island
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