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Inspectors from Hungary, Italy, and Slovenia to make TOS observation flight over Russia
The flight will be made aboard a Hungarian observation plane An-26
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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 warns third countries against interfering in Hormuz Strait — top diplomat
According to Abbas Araghchi, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz could return to pre-conflict levels within 30 days, provided all existing obstacles were removed
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Seoul, Tokyo reaffirm commitment to Korean Peninsula denuclearization
Notably, North Korea has repeatedly stressed that its nuclear status is non-negotiable
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Kiev, West not intending to implement Minsk Agreements — Putin
The Russian president added that it is important that Belarus has always provided its venue for talks
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No signs of nuclear infrastructure being deployed in Finland — Russian embassy
According to the statement, even the theoretical possibility of its appearance seriously affects security in the region
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Kiev loses 10,000 troops, mercenaries over week — military expert
According to Andrey Marochko, the trend towards the growth of losses among the Ukrainian military personnel has been observed for the sixth consecutive week
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Emergency outage covered significant part of Zaporozhye Region
Damage assessment is underway, Governor Yevgeny Balitsky says
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Ukraine as transit hub, Kiev’s cooperation with drug cartels: statements by SVR
Ukraine’s security agencies "deliberately show indulgence towards the increasing drug transit from Latin America to Europe"
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All districts in Kherson Region suffer power outage
Energy workers and emergency services are working on sites, Governor Vladimir Saldo says
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Messi’s goal helps Argentina defeat Jordan in World Cup match
The match ended with a score of 3:1
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Russia, US have much more in common, than apart — former US lawmaker
Marjorie Taylor Greene called for strengthening Russia-US ties in such fields as politics, economics and trade
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Iran, Qatar agree to unfreeze $6 bln in Iranian assets in emirate — Pezeshkian
The Iranian president said the necessary work to return the remaining portion of the funds is also continuing
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Under Zelensky US biolabs in Ukraine start to conduct human experiments — politician
Viktor Medvedchuk noted that human experiments began in 2019
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Work on biological safety in Ukraine served as cover for biological weapons development
According to Viktor Medvedchuk, only an absolutely transparent investigation with granted access to documents and facilities, which the Ukrainian authorities have avoided and feared for many years, can resolve this problem
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Russia standing firm on its feet, ready to fight for its core interests — Putin
"Russia is standing firm <…> on its feet, as it declares its fundamental, core interests and is ready to fight for them and our future, way of living, sovereign ideology, foundations, and living principles," the president stated
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IN BRIEF: Putin comments on Russia’s strategic goals, security, Duma election
Russia is living through a crucial time, the head of state said, as he pledged that the security of the nation will be ensured
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Russia reports downing 72 Ukrainian drones over its regions, Sea of Azov during 12 hours
Alert air defense capabilities intercepted and destroyed drones over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Krasnodar, Kursk, Moscow, Oryol, Smolensk, and Tver Regions as well as the Republic of Crimea
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Russia plans to complete clinical trials of tuberculosis vaccine by end of 2026
Scientists intend to register it in 2027, Irina Vasilyeva, Director of the National Medical Research Center for Phthisiopulmonology and Infectious Diseases, says
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Putin describes reliance on traditional values as powerful basis for national unity
"It is obvious to all statesmen and politicians that reliance on traditional values forms a solid ideological foundation that unites Russian society," the Russian leader said at a United Russia party congress
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Eleven people killed in light aircraft crash in France — media
According to the L'Est Republicain newspaper, the victims include five instructors, five amateur parachutists and the pilot
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EU discussing new loan to Ukraine of 30-45 billion euros after 2027
The financing will be provided in the event that the conflict continues after 2027, Pekka Toveri, member of the European Parliament, says
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Putin extends ban on Russian oil exports under price cap through end-2027
The presidential decree prohibits supplies of Russian oil and petroleum products to foreign legal entities and individuals if contracts for such supplies directly or indirectly provide for the use of a price cap mechanism
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Witkoff, Kushner to travel to Doha for talks with Iran this week — White House
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added that technical talks will also be held in Doha
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What to know about FSB thwarting arson attack on synagogue in Yaroslavl
According to Russia's Federal Security Service, the perpetrator purchased components and chemicals to manufacture incendiary devices on instructions from a handler in Syria
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Iranian attack damages residential building — Bahraini Interior Ministry
There were no casualties
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Russian troops liberate settlement of Novoskelevatoye in Dnepropetrovsk region — top brass
Troops from Battlegroup West in Krasny Liman seized five strongpoints and captured 57 buildings over the past 24 hours, according to the reported
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IRGC delivers retaliatory strike on key US infrastructure in Kuwait, Bahrain
The IRGC also warned that Tehran’s future response to potential US aggression will be even more decisive
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UK’s outgoing PM Starmer eyeing role of NATO secretary general — weekly
Starmer’s plans would need some sustained government backing, the weekly wrote
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Drones that attacked Moscow assembled through cooperation of NATO countries — expert
The origins of the components and systems powering the examined drones have been identified, the unmanned aircraft expert and general designer at Russia’s Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions Dmitry Kuzyakin said
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Maduro sends solidarity to his nation as he quotes from Bible — CNN
The earthquake struck Venezuela late on June 24, when about 40 seconds separated two series of tremors of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5
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Putin appoints new members of commission on Russia’s participation in G20
Denis Agafonov, head of the expert department of the presidential administration and the Russian sherpa in G20, was appointed chair of the commission
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Temperature record broken in Hungary — weather service
Temperature in Budapest rose to 40 degrees Celsius on June 28
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Russia’s security, inviolability of its borders to be guaranteed — Putin
"The West has preferred to turn a blind eye to all this Kiev’s terrorist attacks", Putin said
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Russia destroys two Ukrainian MiG-29 aircraft at Voznesensk airfield in Nikolayev region
Russian Armed Forces used Geran-4 Seeker UAVs
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Most US citizens want to restore relations with Russia — Marjorie Taylor Greene
When asked why Washington is taking virtually no meaningful action to improve relations with Moscow, even though US President Donald Trump has repeatedly declared his willingness to do so, the former House of Representatives member replied that people constantly call him and demand meetings
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West fails to defeat Russia on battlefield, attempts to destabilize nation futile — Putin
"Russia is under rude and unprecedented pressure from Western elites", Putin said
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Iraq ready to host meeting between Iran, Gulf Arab nations — top diplomat
According to Hussein, as Iraq maintains "perfect relations with the United States," Baghdad "expresses its readiness to help both Tehran and Washington put an end to the war between them."
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Commissioner informs Putin on Kursk Region residents return, foreign media in Starobelsk
The Russian president noted that Yana Lantratova has actively started working as the commissioner for human rights
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Head of International BRICS Forum sees growing interest in Russian culture
According to Purnima Anand, "the Indians like Russian culture very much, and people in Russia like the Indian one"
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Putin orders to minimize impact from Kiev’s terrorist attacks on civilian infrastructure
"I would like to reiterate that the impact from terrorist attacks on our civilian facilities and infrastructure should be minimized," the Russian head of state said
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Relations between Russia, China should evolve without regard to secondary sanctions
Deputy General Director of the Russian International Affairs Council Dmitry Kiku added that a new page in relations between the two countries is needed
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No war between Europe and Russia, descendant of Otto von Bismarck says
Alexander von Bismarck also warned that it was dangerous to direct threats toward Moscow
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What is known about largest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow Region in two years
According to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, air defenses downed more than 190 drones since the start of the day
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Serbia will not give up friendship with Russia but will honor EU commitments — president
Aleksandar Vucic added that Serbia values "these friendly ties"
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Russian artillery destroys two Ukrainian army deployment sites near Konstantinovka
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, artillery crews of the 6th Motor Rifle Division are conducting combat operations in the Konstantinovka direction round-the-clock
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War with Iran increases risk of US, Israel using nuclear weapons — Taylor Greene
The former US House of Representatives member emphasized that the situation in the Middle East could spiral out of control
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China-Belarus relations reach historic high — Xi Jinping
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who is currently on a working visit to China, noted that he highly values such a positive assessment of the bilateral ties
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Russia adjusting plans based on situation, will implement strategic ones in full — Putin
"Naturally, we have been adjusting certain plans, based on the situation", Putin said
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Twenty-eight US-affiliated biolabs set up in Ukraine under Yanukovich — politician
Viktor Medvedchuk stressed that the Ukrainian government at that time attempted to examine the issue of a cholera outbreak and studied it for three years
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Europe risks entering heating season with lowest gas reserves in 15 years — FT
The current shortage is driven by the fallout from the conflict between the US and Iran, which halted liquefied natural gas supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and reduced production in Qatar and the UAE
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Trump threatens to destroy Iran if it decides to resume military actions
The president says that the US may become unable "to be reasonable" if the Iranian side does not learn lessons
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Press review: NATO drills rehearse Ukraine logistics and quake strengthens Venezuela power
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, June 26th
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Russia under unprecedented pressure from Western elites — Putin
"Russia is under rude and unprecedented pressure from Western elites," the Russian leader noted
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Russia destroys up to platoon of Ukrainian troops in Novoskelevatoye
Assault units of the 36th separate motorized rifle brigade of the 29th army of Battlegroup East have liberated Novoskelevatoye
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Russian troops liberate two settlements in Dnepropetrovsk, Zaporozhye regions
Units of Battlegroup East moved deeper into enemy defenses, liberating the settlement of Pisantsy and the settlement of Novosyolovka
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Putin pledges to bring Russian economy to new technological level
"We will bring the Russian economy to a brand new technological level across all key spheres", Putin said
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Frontline developments reinforce confidence that Russia’s goals to be achieved — Kremlin
Russia's position on the settlement is well known and remains consistent, Dmitry Peskov said
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"Michael" movie becomes highest-grossing biopic in history
According to Variety, the movie earned over $977 million
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Iran proves it can control Hormuz Strait, former US lawmaker says
Marjorie Taylor Greene believes that it affected America's standing in the world
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Medvedev describes Western interference in Armenian election campaign as unprecedented
Russian Security Council deputy chairman pointed to the Armenian authorities’ persecution of Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the Prosperous Armenia party
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IN BRIEF: No injuries reported as Russia downs total of 209 Ukrainian drones overnight
As many as 29 UAVs were downed in Sevastopol over the past day, Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said
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Kiev resorts to terrorism as Ukrainian troops retreat on battlefield — Putin
"The Kiev regime is retreating along the entire line of engagement, and therefore it has resorted to openly terrorist activities," the Russian leader said, referring to deliberate attacks on civilians
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Mayor of Zaporozhye nuke plant host city dismisses evacuation reports
According to Maxim Pukhov, the city’s authorities and all services continue to operate normally
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Kiev builds up cooperation with Mexico’s largest drug cartels — Russia’s SVR
According to the press release, Ukrainian security agencies deliberately show indulgence toward the increased drug transit from Latin America to Europe
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Canadian national team qualifies for FIFA World Cup 1/8 finals
The team defeated South Africa 1-0
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Time isn’t ripe yet for talks between EU, Russia, Finland’s top diplomat says
Elina Valtonen added there should be no impression "that we in Europe are desperately seeking talks to achieve peace, regardless of the conditions"
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Putin commends participants in special military operation as Russia’s true elite
"We should certainly create conditions so that such people who, as I have repeatedly stated, form the true elite of Russia can continue to serve the country - in civilian spheres, in politics", Putin said
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Ukraine hopes to get at least $154 billion from its Western allies by 2030
The Finance Ministry estimates that the country will need $46.4 billion in 2026 to maintain the functioning of its governmental bodies
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Protection against UAV attacks, AI use: statements by Russia’s defense chief
Andrey Belousov said that Russia is actively introducing artificial intelligence systems in its air defenses and the results will be seen by November
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Navigation recovery in Hormuz Strait to take months due to mines
The available routes are extremely limited, CEO of Japan’s NYK Line Takaya Soga says
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IN BRIEF: Putin’s key statements on proposal to limit combat zone, special op progress
The Russian president said that Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s infrastructure do not affect the situation at the front or the position along the line of engagement
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Russia ready to continue discussing Anchorage modalities with US — Putin
The president added that Moscow is ready to continue the talks
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Number of ships crossing Strait of Hormuz falls by 80% amid escalation — Bloomberg
This is due to carriers' concerns over the latest escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran
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US in search of quick, low-cost missile production options after Iran operation — media
The Financial Times points out that "the US Air Force has requested some $12 bln over the next five years for 28,000 missiles"
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Dialogue with Japan possible when Tokyo changes its stance on Ukraine — Putin
Russian President added that unlike Japan, Russia did nothing that would mar bilateral ties
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Falling drone fragments start fire on territory of oil refinery in south Russia
No casualties were reported
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Pakistani security forces eliminated 29 militants at the border with Afghanistan
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar also reported the destruction of three targets including weapons and ammunition depots
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Russia succeeds in creating strike UAV industry comparable to nuclear industry — expert
Dmitry Kuzyakin underscored that the integration of drones into modern warfare marks a fundamental shift from previous conflicts
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Russia living through crucial time — Putin
"The United Russia party, our leading political party, is holding a congress at a crucial time for the country as the entire world, too, is undergoing a radical, systemic transformation," the Russian head of state said
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Kremlin delivers remarks on Putin-Lukashenko talks, Ukraine dialogue channels
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stressed that Russia's position on Ukraine, outlined by Vladimir Putin during his address at the Russian Foreign Ministry two years ago, remains unchanged
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Global ocean shipping rates hit two-year high due to US tariffs — FT
According to digital shipping platform Freightos, the cost of shipping a standard 40-foot container from China to the US East Coast surged to $7,880
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Finland lifting its ban on nukes requires Russian response, diplomat says
Maria Zakharova lambasted the move as unfounded, given repeated statements from leading Finnish politicians and relevant agencies in the Nordic country that Russia does not pose a direct military threat to Finns
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Zelensky moves to real terror against Belarus — deputy foreign minister
Mikhail Galuzin said the Kiev regime intentionally attacked an absolutely peaceful object
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Russian, Chinese warplanes conducted joint six-hour patrol
Fighter air cover was provided along the entire joint patrol route by Su-30SM and Su-35S aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces and Jian-16 aircraft of the Chinese Air Force
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Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 people
An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash
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Russian troops liberate Bogodarovka community in Dnepropetrovsk Region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted more than 485 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy armored combat vehicle in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Spanish gas hub chief calls on EU to postpone Russian LNG ban — newspaper
Ivan Jimenez believes US President Donald Trump could keep pressure on the EU to maintain the Russian gas ban, given the boost it would provide to US exports to Europe
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Press review: Ceasefire strain amid US-Iran tensions and Finnish nuclear plans near Russia
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, June 29th
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Ukraine’s 124 UAVs shot down over Russian regions, Black Sea in one day — Defense Ministry
During the day, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Moscow time
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Europe 'getting a taste' for producing UAVs for Ukrainian strikes against Russia — expert
Dmitry Kuzyakin highlighted that Ukraine itself no longer hosts significant large-scale UAV manufacturing facilities
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Moscow will not ignore ban on use of Russian symbols at competitions — Foreign Ministry
The only possible and logical response from the Russian side was to refuse to participate in the competition, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said in a commentary
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United States, Iran agreed to stop strikes — Axios
Washington and Tehran also reached an agreement to hold consultations in Doha on Tuesday
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Russian specialists develop Duplet double net launcher against drones
The new net launcher has been created based on requirements from combat personnel
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Israeli army strikes three Hezbollah command centers in response to ceasefire violations
The IDF attacks targeted the areas of Nabatieh and Mayfadoun in southern Lebanon
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Israel announced destruction of underground Hezbollah facility
Israel notified the US and the American representative in Lebanon in advance of the operation, according to a statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz
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Putin convenes meeting of government officials, Russian oil majors on fuel situation
The Russian president authorized efforts to minimize the impact of Ukrainian terrorist attacks on Russian civilian facilities
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Belarusian president embarks on East, Southeast Asia tour
Alexander Lukashenko will visit a number of countries and hold high level talks
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US no longer treats Israel as special ally — media
Politico points out that Vice President JD Vance has become the face of changes in Washington's approach to Israel
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UK, France, Germany chose unacceptable approaches to Ukraine — senior diplomat
Mikhail Galuzin emphasized that he had articulated Russia’s stance to ambassadors to the European trio during a recent meeting in the Foreign Ministry
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NATO no longer needed today — descendant of Otto von Bismarck
Alexander von Bismarck says many people in Germany share this opinion
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Russian stock market rises by more than 1%
The MOEX index was trading at 2,314.72 points, up 1.27%, while the RTS index stood at 946.25 points
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