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Russia’s infantry to take part in international drills by yearend
The Russian Armed Forces plan to hold about 50 tactical and special tactical training exercises, as well as over 2,000 live firing drills
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Russia-China naval drills contribute to regional stability — China Defense Ministry
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Russia’s capital to host Seventh Moscow Financial Forum
As usual, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will attend the event
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Canadian PM apologizes after parliament honors Nazi veteran
Ottawa would continue to support Kiev, he said
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Russia hopes Armenia heeds its signals regarding bilateral ties, Foreign Ministry says
"We proceed on the premise that all agreements on the development of bilateral cooperation will continue to be implemented in the interests of the peoples of the two countries," Maria Zakharova noted
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Unacceptable to shut Russian athletes out of Asian Games — Russian Olympic head
"They did not even inform us that they reconsidered their decision to invite us," Stanislav Pozdnyakov noted
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Russian diplomat urges Canada to support resolution condemning glorification of Nazism
Canada voted against the Russia-drafted UN General Assembly resolution condemning the glorification of Nazism alongside Germany, Italy and Japan in 2022
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Ukrainian servicemen surrender to Russian forces in Zaporozhye direction
The enemy has already sustained thousands of casualties in the Zaporozhye direction while making attempts at a counteroffensive, the Russian Defense Ministry said
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Kiev to use ATACMS to strike residential neighborhoods in Donbass, Crimea — MFA
Maria Zakharova added that this type of weaponry will be used by Kiev’s criminal regime mainly for terrorist purposes
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Press review: Uncle Sam seeks Suomi bases and Zelensky’s tin cup giving some in US allergy
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, September 25th
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Egypt may get Russian equipment for Mistral warships — Defense Ministry
Russian specialists in France have alreeady started dismantling the equipment
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Russian forces foil attempts to restore supplies for Ukrainian army across Oskol River
It is reported that the enemy has stepped up the use of aviation and heavy artillery
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Russian electronic warfare systems force two drones to land outside Kursk
No damage or casualties have been reported, according to the governor
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Lavrov blames West for ruining Ukraine’s territorial integrity
"When those who developed the Minsk Agreements together with Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that they had in fact misled him as they had not planned to implement the accords, they ruined the territorial integrity of Ukraine," he said
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Former Nagorno-Karabakh state minister arrested on charges of funding terrorism
According to the agency, Vardanyan was detained on September 27, 2023, after which a court issued a warrant for his arrest
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France to send Mistral equipment to Russia by late November
Last week, it was reported that Egypt, seen as a potential buyer for the Mistral helicopter carriers built by France for the Russian Navy, may get the Russian equipment installed on the vessels
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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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US actions leading to ‘second Cold War’, Kim Jong Un says
The North Korean leader also highlighted "the need to maintain and strengthen solidarity with the countries that have risen up against the hegemonic approach of the US and the West"
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Russian interests in South Caucasus can’t be ignored — Lavrov
The Russian Foreign Minister added that Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan recently spoke about the need to make up for alliances that failed to help the country to ensure its security
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IOC flouts Olympic Charter by using situation in Ukraine against Russia — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister noted that for many years, the IOC "has been ignoring all the West’s shenanigans, and doing so ten thousand miles away from its borders"
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Russia can’t stop hostilities if Ukraine conducts counteroffensive, Putin says
The Russian president emphasized that in order to start the peace process, the Kiev regime should first lift the legislative ban on negotiations
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FSB catches Russian spying for Ukraine in Sevastopol
According to the security service, the criminal fled mobilization, going to a CIS country where he sought out a representative of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s Main Directorate of Intelligence for recruitment
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Explosions occur in Nikolayev in southern Ukraine
There is an air raid alert in the Nikolaev region
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Ukrainian opposition demands parliament speaker's resignation over pro-Hitler remarks
The speaker’s shocking remarks sparked outrage among the public
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Kim Jong Un highlights need to upgrade, build up North Korea’s nuclear arsenal
According to the North Korean leader, this is what needs to be done to implement deterrent capabilities amid the threat of a nuclear war against the country
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Musk calls into question Canadian PM Trudeau’s accusations of Russian 'disinformation'
Earlier, Justin Trudeau claimed that Russia could stand to benefit from the scandal surrounding the standing ovation given to an elderly Ukrainian-Canadian veteran of the Nazi Waffen SS
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Missile producer CEO informs Shoigu about doubling production of high-precision weapons
It was noted that production output increased due to streamlining a number of processes, increasing the number of personnel, raising labor productivity and transitioning to a 24-hour shift schedule
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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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UN commission's report on Ukraine fails to withstand criticism — Russian MFA
Maria Zakharova emphasized that "the speculative conclusions of the commission are based on the unsubstantiated stories of arbitrarily selected individuals positioning themselves as victims"
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Ukrainian POW says deserters fear for safety of their families
According to the captured Ukrainian serviceman, in rare cases it is possible to strike a deal with a unit commander
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West promotes absurd versions of Nord Stream sabotage — Russia’s envoy to UN
Each of them denies Washington's involvement in this crime, Vasily Nebenzya said
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North Korean leader emphasizes need to boost ties with countries opposing US hegemony
Kim Jong Un did not specify the countries that Pyongyang needed to boost ties with
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Bank of Russia sells foreign currency worth over $8 bln with settlements on September 26
The amount of currency sales on the domestic market with settlements on September 25 was 21.4 billion rubles
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Azerbaijan detains former Nagorno-Karabakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan
The detainee was handed over to other government agencies so they make further decisions about his future, according to the statement
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Moscow will not leave Canada's hostile actions without retaliation — Foreign Ministry
The Russian Foreign Ministry stressed that Moscow had no intention to "tolerate the Canadian liberals’ flirtation with Nazism"
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Russian forces push enemy back on Artyomovsk’s southern flank — DPR head
Meanwhile, Russian forces advanced its positions on Artyomovsk’s northern flank near the settlement of Orekhovo-Vailyevka
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Creation of alternative to SWIFT to be discussed within BRICS — Russian minister
According to Anton Siluanov, next year it will be one of the issues on the agenda of this organization’s meeting
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Ukraine asks West for weapons to attack Iranian drone factories
Meanwhile, the Kiev authorities claimed that more than 100 electronic components manufactured by Western companies were detected in the Iranian Shahed 131 and Shahed 136 drones
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Russia running out of options except to engage in head-on clash with NATO — Medvedev
Russian Security Council deputy chairman listed several events that make a direct clash between Russia and NATO more likely, including deliveries of US-made Abrams tanks to Ukraine
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Switzerland turns down initiative on re-exporting Swiss arms to Ukraine
On Tuesday, the Swiss Telegraphic Agency said that the parliament’s both chambers had approved the sale of 25 Leopard 2 tanks to their manufacturer, Germany’s Rheinmetall
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Putin says external pressure triggered growth of Russian production
The Russian leader has noted that such a trigger also allows to unlock the country's own potential in various sectors
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Ukraine shells Russia’s Belgorod Region more than 130 times over day
"Windows, facades, roofs, and fences of four private houses were damaged. Three commercial buildings, a car and a garage were also damaged," Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported
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Russia urges UN, OSCE to call a spade a spade in situation with Canada honoring Nazi
The head of the Russian delegation at the negotiations in Vienna on military security and arms control, Konstantin Gavrilov, noted that the Russian side strongly condemns what happened
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Aircraft manufacturers hand over serial Su-57, Su-35S to Russia’s Aerospace Force
Denis Manturov noted that the issues of meeting the demand of the Russian Armed Forces for reliable and highly efficient equipment were being resolved in a timely manner
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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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Kiev attacked Sevastopol on September 22 in coordination with US, Britain — Russian MFA
"The obvious aim of such terrorist acts is to distract attention from the Ukrainian army’s failed attempts of mount a counteroffensive and intimidate the people and trigger panic in our society," Maria Zakharova pointed out
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Putin grants citizenship to French political researcher Leroy
Emmanuel Marc Andre Leroy repeatedly provided assessments to operation of the election and other systems in Russia and spoke on the relations between the West and Moscow
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North Korean parliament amends constitution to accelerate development of nuclear forces
According to the draft amendments and additions, as a responsible nuclear state, North Korea seeks to accelerate the development of nuclear weapons to guarantee the country's right to existence and development
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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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US-led coalition’s aircraft create dangerous situations in Syria ten times in past day
According to Rear Admiral Vadim Kulit, by such actions, the coalition continues to create dangerous conditions for air incidents, raising tensions in Syrian airspace
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Putin to hold talks with president of South Sudan
This will be the first meeting between the two leaders
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Russia warns against speculating on use of nuclear weapons — diplomat
"These are very dangerous games. We are able to deal with existing challenges with the means that we have at our disposal. Our defense industry is growing," Konstantin Gavrilov noted
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Press review: Kiev fears US will stop aid and Moscow taking steps to combat fuel crisis
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, September 28th
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Kremlin spokesman responds to Hillary Clinton’s remarks about NATO expansion
It is reported that Dmitry Peskov’s comments came after Hillary Clinton addressed Putin by name and said, "you brought it on yourself," when she mentioned the latest NATO expansion on a recent visit to the US State Department
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Russia's victory to mark new step toward integration of Great North — ex-presidential aide
Vladislav Surkov noted that, "a tumultuous reaction from the synthesis of civilizations is taking place before our eyes"
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Russia sees no serious Western proposals on talks on Ukraine — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister pointed out that African delegations had earlier visited Russia, calling for resolving the issue peacefully; peace proposals had come from China, Brazil and other countries, as well as from the Arab League
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More than 325,000 contractors join Russian army in 2023 — Medvedev
"We continue to work on supplementing the armed forces with contract servicemen and control combat and morale-bolstering activities," Russian Security Council deputy chairman added
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US ‘main obstruction’ to peace in Ukraine, Iranian Parliament Speaker says
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also noted that NATO and US expansionism are the most important cause of the conflict
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Is Gaddafi's gloom prophecy in regard to Europe bound to be fulfilled?
As Europe’s migrant crisis grows far and wide, many Russian media are recalling the late Libyan leader Muamar Gaddafi’s gloom prophecy made several months before his violent death
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Constant use of some foreign arms, not enough training cause breakdowns for Ukraine — WSJ
According to the newspaper, the Ukrainians currently operate 17 different types of Western and Soviet howitzers
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Press review: US parks missile launcher on Baltic Sea island and new Kosovo crisis brewing
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, September 26th
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Russian air defense forces down drone flying over Bryansk region — Defense Ministry
There were no casualties or damage
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Russian envoy points to US attempts to avoid blame for cutting commercial ties with Moscow
"For our part, we remain open to mutually beneficial commercial cooperation," Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said
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France withdrawing troops, recalling diplomats from Niger on humiliating terms — Le Pen
The leader of the National Rally faction in the lower house of France’s parliament said that it was a serious fiasco for French diplomacy
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Russia has nothing to hide concerning Ukrainian children — Russian ambassador to US
"We are open and prepared for a constructive dialogue on this pressing issue," he said
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Authorities say coup thwarted in Burkina Faso — agency
Some of those involved in the coup attempt are reported to have been arrested and searches are ongoing for others
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Black Sea Fleet confidently fulfills assigned tasks — commander Sokolov
Earlier, a number of Ukrainian media outlets and Telegram channels spread information that Sokolov and a number of high-ranking officers were allegedly killed in a September 22 missile attack on the Black Sea Fleet headquarters
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Armenian leadership should remember plight of countries that pinned future on US — Lavrov
"You know, there are many of those who wish to lose Russia and make new friends," the top Russian diplomat said
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Aliyev holds talks on Karabakh with US delegation
The president said that hundreds of pieces of military equipment, weapons and ammunition have been seized, and now "the process of disarming the Armenian Armed Forces and pulling them out of the territory of Azerbaijan is underway"
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Russia’s capital to host Seventh Moscow Financial Forum
As usual, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will attend the event
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FACTBOX: History of Nagorno-Karabakh
The population is currently ordered to consider the reintegration conditions proposed by Baku and decide on their own whether to stay
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Ukrainian forces experience mass desertion, refusals to engage in assaults — official
According to DPR Head’s Advisor, Ukrainian forces’ increasingly frequent "meat grinder" assaults are connected to the upcoming NATO summit and Kiev’s desire to present tangible results before it begins
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Ex-head of Karabakh’s government arrested on Azerbaijani border — source
It is reported that Ruben Vardanyan attempted to depart for Goris in Armenia’s Syunik province
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IN BRIEF: Russian defense chief reveals Ukraine's military losses over past month
Sergey Shoigu announced plans to improve the combat capabilities of the country’s airborne troops as well as the Eastern and Southern military districts
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Russia’s gasoline output rises by 3.3%, diesel fuel - by 6.4% over 8 months
As Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak reported, the Russian government proposed increasing the protective duty on the export of petroleum products to 50,000 rubles ($518.26) per ton for resellers
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Dozens of Ukrainian troops get killed near Maryinka in DPR daily, says POW
A soldier of Ukraine’s 79th airborne assault brigade said that the newly recruited soldiers lacked any training
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US embassy is brainwashing Armenia — Russian Foreign Ministry
Maria Zakharova stressed that this activity was pretty clear to Russia and the whole world
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Pakistan still unable to refine Russian oil efficiently — expert
Despite technical complications, Islamabad still intends to expand energy imports, the Taimur Fahad Khan said, adding that it is still interested in purchasing Russian crude oil
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Russia says Sofia’s decision to transfer S-300 missiles to Kiev violates international law
It is noted that the USSR and then Russia built military-technical cooperation with Bulgaria on the principles of mutual respect and trust
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Russia ready to make agreements on Ukraine based on situation on ground — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister stated earlier that the longer Kiev delayed talks with Moscow, the more difficult it would be to reach an agreement
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White House steps up meddling in Slovakia as elections draw near — Russian intelligence
According to the statement, Washington "clearly does not want to see another nationally-oriented prime minister [like Hungary’s Viktor Orban] take over in Europe"
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Russia must increase defense spending — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov noted that the slogan "Everything for the front, everything for victory" was among the budget’s priorities
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Russian envoy welcomes NYT probe into Konstantinovka missile attack
"The truth faces an exceedingly thorny path in reaching the US audience," Antonov noted
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No Russia-US contacts on Afghanistan, senior Russian diplomat says
Zamir Kabulov recalled the 2021 Moscow format meeting on Afghanistan, when West first visited Moscow, noting that "there was a completely different international environment then"
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Russia expands UK sanctions list to cover 23 more Britons — Foreign Ministry
In addition, Russia has imposed sanctions on the staff of UK political consulting and research organizations engaged in gathering and analyzing information intended for conducting informational warfare against Russia
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Athletes from unfriendly countries may take part in BRICS Games — Lavrov
The BRICS Games will take place in Kazan on June 12-23, 2024
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Russia continues to develop relations with African countries — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov specified that today Putin "will hold Russian-South Sudanese talks and then have a working luncheon with President Kiir"
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Putin gives his best wishes to special op fighters from Chechnya at meeting with Kadyrov
In response, Ramzan Kadyrov assured that the head of state's order would be carried out 100%
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Russian forces hit command posts of four Ukrainian brigades in DPR, Zaporozhye Region
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, tactical and army aviation, missile forces and artillery hit enemy personnel and vehicles in 108 areas
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Russia may recognize Taliban in future should they 'earn' that privilege — envoy
Zamir Kabulov stressed that Taliban should show in deed that they are ready to respond to the call for an ethnopolicital inclusive government
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Hillary Clinton turns NATO expansion saga inside out — senior Russian legislator
"It is the United States that is 'guilty' of NATO's eastward expansion and, as a consequence, of creating today's global security crisis," Leonid Slutsky said
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Sweden bans Russian women from qualifying for UEFA U-17 football championships
The UEFA Executive Committee previously allowed Russian national teams with players under 17 years of age to participate in their competitions
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Ukraine assembling military reserves near engagement line in Zaporozhye — DPR head
Ukrainian forces have been making unsuccessful attempts at an offensive since June 4
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Kremlin says US, UK involved in Nord Stream terrorist attack 'one way or another'
In his new article Seymour Hersh said that the US blew up the Nord Stream pipelines out of fear of losing its influence on Germany and Europe
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Shoigu expects Tactical Missiles Corporation to step up production — Defense Ministry
Sergey Shoigu said he was going to review in detail the new products presented today
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SVR chief puts West’s 'dreams' of strategically defeating Russia to rest
Sergey Naryshkin stressed that Russia’s dominance in the nuclear sphere was the result of a distinct historical path, brilliant fundamental discoveries and technological development
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UN General Assembly adopts Russian resolution against glorification of Nazism
The document was supported by 120 countries, while ten abstained and 50 voted against it
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Russia may request extradition of Nazi Yaroslav Hunka — Russian envoy to Ottawa
"Russia is examining the Hunka story," Russian Ambassador to Ottawa Oleg Stepanov said
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Dollar rises to 97.14 rubles, yuan moves up to 13.22 on Moscow Exchange
There was no trading in the euro at the start of the session
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West seeking ceasefire to flood Ukraine with weapons, says Lavrov
When asked if there were any signs that talks on Ukraine could be launched in the fall, he answered in the negative
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Lavrov slams Western diplomats for reflections on possibility of defeating Russia
According to him, the Kiev regime continues to behave as if it is calling the tune
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Gazprombank closes deal on purchase of Mega shopping malls from Swedish Ingka Centres
According to the press service, the transaction includes 14 shopping malls
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No Armenians to remain in Nagorno-Karabakh within days — Pashinyan
"This is a direct act of ethnic cleansing and deportation, of which we have been warning the international community for a long time," the Armenian prime minister claimed
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