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Russian PM instructs to give urgent assistance to victims of Siberia's flooding
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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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Ukraine loses some 1,210 troops in special military op zone over past day
Units of the Russia's Battlegroup Center destroyed four armored vehicles, two trucks, two artillery pieces
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Hieromonk sentenced to 3 years for causing fatal road accident.
Two workers were killed and one was injured
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At least ten people wounded in Ukrainian attack against residential building
Zaporozhye Region Governor Evgeny Balitsky says there were fatalities
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Kremlin spokesman says he has no info on incident in Poland — CNN
"Unfortunately I don’t have any information on that," CNN quoted Dmitry Peskov as saying
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Lavrov hopes warmongers eager to attack Syria won’t gain upper hand in US
Lavrov assured that the US Secretary of State never mentioned during phone talks or personal meetings that the Syrian crisis had a military solution
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Mongolia ready to permit opening of Russian bank branch — prime minister
Gombojavyn Zandanshatar noted that this will help to resolve payment difficulties amid sanctions
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Alien signal detected by Russian astrophysicists turns out to be terrestrial disturbance
Earlier it was reported a telescope possibly registered a signal from an extraterrestrial civilization sent from a stellar system in the constellation Hercules
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Russia’s Pacific Fleet ships embark on long mission
The group would visit several foreign ports
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Heavy truck market in Russia falls by 30% in Q1 — Autostat
Kamaz remained the market leader with a share of nearly 35%
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Sri Lanka agrees on oil supplies from Russia starting mid-April — transport minister
Bimal Rathnayake specified that the sides had reached the political agreement and technical work was underway at present
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Moldova freezes talks on trade barriers lifting with Russia — Minister
Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry of Moldova Vladimir Bolea specified that now the government is "not interested" in such contacts
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Ukrane-Russia gas talks in “grave condition” -- president
Ukraine continues to pay a rather high price for Russian gas
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Duma committee supports bill on suspending Russia's participation in New START
The treaty was signed between Russia and the United States and it provides for the reduction of the nuclear arsenals of both countries
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Russia’s non-systemic opposition starts terrorist attacks, at war with people — Medvedev
Dmitry Medvedev said members of the silent opposition murdered an unarmed reporter, wounded several dozens of innocent spectators at his event, opened fire on a car with children that were going to a village school, and blew up a car with a female reporter and a researcher
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Hegseth could be next to get the ax over Iran — Turkish columnist
According to Fatih Cekirge, US President Donald Trump is feeling the heat over the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian downings of US aircraft
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Task of rescuing Donbass to be fulfilled during special operation — Kremlin
"We state that the sovereignty of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics has been recognized by Russia", Dmitry Peskov noted
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Trump hopes he doesn't have to destroy more of Iran's infrastructure
The US president that he believed Iran was negotiating in good faith
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Two policemen & a civilian die in bomb explosions in Dagestan
Second explosion occurred when mine disposal experts were working at the scene
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Official says only triumph of Ukraine operation will quash West's Russophobic policy
Igor Barinov said that Russophobia was rooted deep in history and this issue is occasionally rears it’s ugly head
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Russia ambassador held meeting in Turkish FM on plane incident
Earlier, Syrian Transport Minister Mahmoud Said described the behaviour of the Turkish authorities as an act of “air piracy”
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Trump says he would prefer to seize Iran’s oil, but Americans want US forces home
The US president added that the American people would like to see America win
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FACTBOX: What we known about foiled sabotage on Serbian section of TurkStream
The sabotage attempt against the pipeline connecting Serbia and Hungary was intended to halt gas supplies to Bratislava and Budapest ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary elections on April 12, Srbijagas Director General Dusan Bajatovic said
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Russia fights on three fronts now — Foreign Ministry
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says that Russia is fighting on military, economic, and information fronts
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Houthis report joint cruise missile attack with IRGC on targets in Israel
"According to its military spokesman, the joint operation "successfully achieved its objectives," Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said
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Lavrov points to life or death struggle for Russia’s existence on world map
"We have come to understand that it’s not just about Ukraine, it is about an aggression against all things Russian, including Russia’s interests, religion, culture, language, security and so on," Sergey Lavrov said
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Visa-free agreement between Russia, Saudi Arabia comes into force on May 11 — MFA
In accordance with this agreement, Russian citizens may enter and stay in Saudi Arabia without visas for a continuous period or for a total of no more than 90 days during a calendar year
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Putin tells Luxembourg’s PM about civilian casualties in Ukrainian shelling attacks
Russian President highlights danger of US biological activity in Ukraine
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Israeli PM suspects White House of conducting separate talks with Tehran — TV
According to the sources cited by Channel 12, Benjamin Netanyahu asked the White House for clarification on this matter
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Ukraine’s military loses 2 battalions in Dnieper crossing — regional governor
Russian forces daily capture from 2 to 13 Ukrainian soldiers in the Kherson area, Vladimir Saldo said
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Israel intensifying attacks on Beirut in response to Hezbollah operations — expert
According to General Naji Malaeb, Israel was prepared for guerrilla warfare by the resistance forces
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French retail network Auchan to continue its work in Russia
Auchan CEO Yves Claude’s comments come in the wake of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s calls on French companies to leave the Russian market
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Trump claims US could help reconstruct Iran
The United States is unwilling to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure, the American leader said
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US leader says he does not consider destruction of civilian facilities in Iran criminal
Allowing a sick country with demented leadership to have a nuclear weapon is a war crime, Donald Trump said
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New foreign policy concept allows Russia to hold preventive attacks, says military analyst
Provision 25 on the Russian Foreign Policy Concept states in particular that Russia may use its armed forces to defend or prevent attacks on itself or its allies
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Russia suggests UN Security Council commission look into US biolabs in Ukraine
The draft document is to be considered during the Security Council’s session on October 27
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West wants to turn Eurasia into conflict hot spot, says Russia’s security chief
"We regard as a threat consistent efforts being made by the US and its allies to thwart post-Soviet alliances" like the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Nikolay Patrushev said
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Russia not conducting campaign to persecute US nationals — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that legal measures are taken only against those US citizens who violate the law
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Kiev commits genocide against Donbass residents — Russian Investigative Committee
Alexander Bastrykin recalled that the investigation into the criminal case of genocide committed by Ukraine’s top political and military leadership against the population of Donbass had been completed
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FSB detains Romanian citizen in Sochi for spying on air defense sites for Ukraine
According to the FSB, in exchange for his actions, Ukrainian security agencies promised to facilitate his safe departure from Russia and arrange for him to join a Ukrainian volunteer unit to take part in combat operations against Russia
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Novoaidar hospital evacuated, rubble clean-up underway - diplomat
Rodion Miroshnik underlined that it had been the second bombardment of a hospital in the LPR in 2023
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Joint forces advance across almost entire contact line, DPR head Pushilin says
Fighters advance across the entire contact line despite enemy bringing fresh reserves, Acting DPR Governor said
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Ground subsidence results in 85 m crater in Nizhny Novgorod reg
Ground subsided in Buturlino Township, Nizhny Novgorod Region, at about 02:00 on Wednesday
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UNGA has no authority to collect any ‘reparations’ from Russia — Russian mission
According to the Russian diplomat, putting this draft for vote, Western nations are opening a Pandora’s box
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Trump says Iran could be destroyed in one night
On Sunday the US president said there was a good chance a deal with Iran would be signed by April 7
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Kiev’s attacks on CPC energy facilities 'pure terrorism' — Russian diplomat
According to Maria Zakharova, "Bankova Street knows how terrorists operate, and they act in the exactly same way"
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Situation in Middle East keeps getting worse — Russian foreign ministry
Moscow, the ministry says, believes that chances for a political and diplomatic settlement of the conflict still exist
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IN BRIEF: Drone attack on CPC facilities and attempt to destabilize hydrocarbon market
The attack was geared to inflict maximum damage on its largest shareholders, companies from the United States and Kazakhstan
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Polish justice minister to make final decision on extradition of Russian scientist
Alexander Butyagin could face up to 10 years in prison in Ukraine
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Leonid Slutsky: Belarus to be restored Special Guest status within year
Chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee for the CIS Affairs and Relations with Compatriots said on Thursday
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Russian banks' profit down almost 50% in August month-on-month — Central Bank
Banks have earned 2.3 trillion rubles year-to-date
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State Duma reappoints Nabiullina as Central Bank chief for new term
Elvira Nabiullina became the Central Bank chief in June 2013
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Russia repels attack by Ukrainian uncrewed speed boats in northeastern Black Sea
According to the report, four Ukrainian speed boats and a Neptune-MD long-range cruise missile have been wiped out
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Strengthening ties with Islamic countries among Russia's priorities, Lavrov says
The foreign minister emphasized that interethnic and interfaith harmony "has been and remains the most important element of the centuries-old Russian statehood"
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Russian embassy says US must disclose biological warfare activities in Ukraine
"During a special operation in Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry obtained evidence of creation of biological weapons components with the direct involvement of the Pentagon," the embassy said
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EU preparing for possible energy supply crisis due to conflict in Iran — Spanish newspaper
The EC assures that there is currently no risk to supplies, though markets are feeling the impact of rising Brent crude oil prices, which has led to higher gas and oil prices in Europe
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Detonation of explosive object leaves child wounded in DPR
A child was wounded in the village of Luganskoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic
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Hezbollah mistakenly fires at UK vessels — Israeli TV
Israel’s Channel 14 pointed out that preliminary Israeli assessments indicate the missile may have damaged the ship
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No more than two diplomats remain in certain unfriendly states – Russian Foreign Ministry
The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry recalled that Moscow has never been the initiator of resolving problems by breaking off relations
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Russian Foreign Ministry says Japan's aid to Ukraine hurts already strained relations
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Japan is becoming increasingly involved in the Ukrainian conflict by helping the neo-Nazi regime of Vladimir Zelensky
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Majority of Moldovan citizens view Russia as strategic partner — ex-president
"Some 34 years later, the majority of Moldovan citizens still consider Russia a friendly state and a strategic partner, despite the openly unfriendly policy pursued by the temporary authorities in power," Igor Dodon said
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Time to implement Putin’s idea of UN Security Council ‘five’ summit — Lavrov
The foreign minister added that Russia believes that the United States must clarify its plans to the world and how these plans correspond with the norms that previously existed
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Zelensky has lost interest in events on frontline, according to Russian security officials
For the past two months, Zelensky has refused Syrsky the opportunity to provide him with a personal briefing,
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Russian ministry names risk of possible economic stagnation in the country
Russia’s economy will demonstrate stagnation if global economic growth rates slide below 2%
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Three dead and 4,000 evacuated: dam collapse aftermath in Dagestan
More than 2,000 residential houses have been flooded in nine settlements
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Iran offers agreement on use of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran is ready to reach agreements with European, Asian, and Arab countries on this issue, Head of the Government Information Council Elias Hazrati said
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Three Rostov penitentiary personnel charged with humiliating inmate
Video showing prison personnel beating man was placed on Internet
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Russia outpaced Saudi Arabia in oil production last year
Russia boosted oil production by 4% year-on-year in December 2016
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Russia’s budget deficit in 2022 could reach up to 2% of GDP
According to Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, the current federal budget surplus is rather conditional, it currently reaches 840 bln rubles
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Catastrophic oil shortage inevitable — Russia’s envoy
"For the first time in history, Saudi Arabia is charging a $20 per barrel premium over the already sky-high benchmark for its oil," Kirill Dmitriev said
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Press review: US, Iran threats escalate as Britain disrupts Ukraine peace efforts
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, April 6th
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Putin could speak on Ukraine at news conference after Belarus talks on Thursday — Kremlin
The Russian president is scheduled to take questions jointly with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko
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Russian patriarch likens Kiev for Russian Orthodoxy to Jerusalem for global Christianity
Constantinople's decision to lift the anathemas against some representatives of the Ukrainian schismatic churches contradicts all ecclesiastical canons, said the primate of the Russian Orthodox Church
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Chinese People's Liberation Army begins drills near Taiwan
The drill involves land and missile forces, the navy and the air force
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Russian, Mongolian troops kick off Selenga 2021 joint counter-terror drills
The servicemen have also accomplished a complex combat training operation within specified time limits for unloading military hardware from a railway platform and conducted a march about 60 km long to the Doytym An proving ground
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Major Middle East war is real, but it can be avoided — Russian Deputy Foreign Minister
"We call on all parties to exercise restraint," Sergey Ryabkov said
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Novosibirsk follows best world trends, opening Time Bank affiliate
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Russian army downs 11 Ukrainian helicopters, drones in past 24 hours — Defense Ministry
Since the start of the operation, a total of 3,213 Ukrainian military infrastructure facilities were disabled
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Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate to 77.8 rubles for March 5
The official yuan exchange rate has been raised by 2.78 kopecks to 11.25 rubles
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Price cap for Russian oil reshapes basic free market principles — Russian embassy
According to Russian diplomats, Washington is trying to hush up the fact that the current misbalance on the global oil market results from its own actions
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Trump calls opening of Hormuz Strait 'very big priority'
The US president also suggested that if Washington takes control of the Strait of Hormuz, it may well charge a toll for passage through it
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All workers evacuated from LPR mine after Ukrainian attack
According to the statement, the rescue operation went smoothly
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EBRD upgrades forecast for economic growth in region’s countries in 2026 to 3.6%
According to the bank's report, economic growth is expected to reach 3.4% in 2025
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US obsessed with idea of dealing strategic blow to Russia, says envoy
The United States does not think that by such actions they are adding fuel and provoking the expansion of the geography of the Ukrainian crisis, Anatoly Antonov said
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China says non-use of force in international relations meets Israel's interests
China has consistently supported the resolution of international and regional hot issues through dialogue and negotiations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said
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State Duma greenlights bill banning LGBT propaganda across Russia in first reading
It is reported that the bill also introduces a mechanism restricting children’s access to LGBT-related information on paid services
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At least six killed in air attack on Iran’s central province of Markazi — agency
According to the news agency, seven more people were wounded
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Russia, China work on agreement for supplying 100 mln tonnes of coal — Energy Ministry
It is reported that consumers' needs to be obtained
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Sailors of missile cruiser Moskva to continue service in Navy, commander-in-chief says
Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Nikolay Yevmenov has met with the crew of the Moskva missile cruiser
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Two Ukrainians detained in Romania for trying to ship explosives via courier service
The examination revealed that the explosive devices in their packages could be activated remotely
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Bank of Russia reduced dollar rate to 80.71 rubles
The official yuan rate edged down by 3.24 kopecks to 11.69 rubles
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Israel says attacks IRGC headquarters in Tehran
Israeli aircraft attacked a warehouse with ballistic missiles and launchers, the Israeli army said
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Trump shows West's true colors on democracy, human rights — Lukashenko
The Belarusian president said that the world has many problems, one of them being that some countries have too many weapons
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Iran to strike US data centers in UAE over attack on university in Tehran — agency
According to its information, data centers of Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle, and Equinix could come under attack
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Russian air defenses down 693 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones in past day
Units of Russia’s Battlegroup East have destroyed camouflaged positions and deployment sites of the Ukrainian army in the Zaporozhye Region, the Defense Ministry reported
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Russian scientist’s lawyers to appeal to ECHR should they lose appeal
If the Court of Appeal upholds the decision of the first instance, the case will be transferred to the consideration of Poland’s justice minister
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Putin invites BRICS nations to take part in events held by Russia’s Chairmanship
Over 200 events of different levels and types will be held in many Russian cities as part of the chairmanship, Russian President said
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US, Israel lost 11 aircraft while searching for F-15 pilots in Iran — MWM
As MWM notes, this scale of losses demonstrates the significant risks associated with operating aircraft over Iranian territory
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Serbia discovers planted explosives near its gas pipeline — top brass
According to the ministry, law enforcement officials are continuing their work on site to search for additional evidence and identify those involved
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Moscow to move threat further away if long-range weapons supplied to Kiev, says Lavrov
On June 1, Washington announced that it would provide a new military aid package to Ukraine that would include the delivery of HIMARS weapons and ammunition
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Artemis moon mission breaks record for distance from Earth
They sailed about 5,000 miles further than the Moon, said the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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