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International forum on nuclear energy opens in Moscow
The agenda will include financing for construction of nuclear power plants, international legal regulations for the nuclear energy sector
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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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West provoking new military conflicts globally, including around Russia — official
Russian Security Council Deputy Secretary Alexey Shevtsov noted that the consequences of these conflicts and economic crises have not yet been fully felt
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Energy facility sustains damage in northern Ukraine
Mayor Ratan Akhmetov said that some industrial facilities had also sustained damage
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US shouldn't view Putin-Araghchi meeting in a negative way — Kremlin aide
This is part of regular diplomatic work, Yury Ushakov said
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DPR head says UAVs lend new meaning to ‘gray zone’ phenomenon
Denis Pushilin emphasized that the "gray zone" is continuously shifting due to the widespread use of drones
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Russia may help US, Iran work on technical details of new nuclear deal — expert
Adlan Margoyev, an expert on Iranian affairs and a researcher at the Institute of International Studies at the Russian Foreign Ministry's Institute of International Relations, noted that decentralized mediation is currently being observed
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Kiev deploying hidden ground platforms on engagement line — expert
Andrey Marochko added that Kiev has used so-called "meat assaults" in several areas over the past week and suffered heavy losses
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Russia to produce about 12,000 tons of salmon roe in 2026 — official
"This will be more than enough for the domestic market," Ilya Shestakov said
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Federal budget deficit totaled $22.1 bln in January — Finance Ministry
According to the preliminary estimate, revenues of the federal budget totaled $30.7 bln in January 2026
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It took three days to organize Iran-requested Araghchi meeting with Putin — Kremlin aide
It was quite easy to organize it, Yury Ushakov said
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Source of drone threat identified by special services — Kremlin
The discussion arose in the context of drone attacks on the Urals
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Russian defense chief arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO defense ministers' meeting
The parties will discuss pressing issues of international and regional security, as well as further cooperation between defense ministries within the SCO format
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Iran may have tens of thousands of drones, missiles — senior Russian MP
According to Alexey Pushkov, this conflict is a matter od survival for Iran and it will "hold out to the last"
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Oslo, Kiev agree to produce Ukrainian drones in Norway
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and Vladimir Zelensky will take steps to facilitate closer cooperation between the defense industries of the two countries, the Norwegian government said
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Press review: Forty nations back Gulf vessel evacuation plan and Germany seeks to lead EU
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 24th
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Fuel prices breaking record in the Netherlands — newspaper
According to Algemeen Dagblad, the country continues facing the risk of fuel deficit
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New Russian kamikaze drone uses AI to identify targets — Kalashnikov Group
The guided munition is a carrier with an X-shaped aerodynamic attachment, equipped with a warhead, control equipment, and a homing head, the company said
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Putin made decision on response to Kiev’s incursion – ambassador to US
The retaliation will be tough, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said
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Malian military eliminates over 2,000 terrorists while repelling April 25 attacks — portal
More than 10,000 Malian troops were deployed to repel the terror attacks
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Russia needs to find optimal AI regulation model — Putin
"A sound legal foundation is required for advanced sectors of technology leadership, for comprehensive development of territories of the Russian Federation," the Russian ledaer added
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Kremlin believes support for Cuba would not hinder Russia-US contacts on Ukraine
Dmitry Peskov noted that these are unrelated issues
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Russian air regulator authorizes flights to Israel from April 16
The airspace of Iran remains closed for Russian air carriers
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Ukraine’s army suffers heavy losses near Taratutino in Sumy Region — defense source
Ukrainian forces were eliminated in their botched counterattack attempt, the defense source added
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Middle East, Ukrainian settlement, V-Day parade: Kremlin’s statements
Dmitry Peskov expressed confidence that over time diplomatic efforts on the Ukrainian direction would intensify
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Clean Arctic volunteers wrap up mission in Russia's coldest district
The mission in the Verkhoyansky District featured 110 people
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Russian troops in Tajikistan thwart mock enemy act of sabotage against Russian base
During the exercise, personnel practiced covert movement between firing positions, firing from various positions and cover, and engaging in crossfire
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Kalashnikov Group delivers first batch of AK-12 assault rifles to state customer this year
The company noted that the AK-12 is part of the Ratnik military gear
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Russian president appoints new head of international cooperation agency
By another decree, Vladimir Putin relieved Evgeny Primakov of his post as head of Rossotrudnichestvo
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Internet blackout in Iran continues for 55th straight day — NetBlocks
The shutdown is the longest nationwide blackout ever recorded globally
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Russian forces steadily liberate Artyomovsk — acting DPR head
Denis Pushilin earlier reported that Russian forces controlled 75% of the territory of Artyomovsk
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Another spiral of US-Iran escalation risks to be much wider — Russian expert
The 40-day war in Iran, as it is called by Iranian specialists, has ended in a fragile balance, said Adlan Margoyev, an expert on Iranian affairs and a researcher at the Institute of International Studies at the Russian Foreign Ministry's Institute of International Relations
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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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Press review: US-Iran talks stall as Trump may seek gain after assassination attempt
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, April 27th
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Russian Baltic Fleet ships destroy mock enemy submarine
The ships’ mine and torpedo warfare specialists practiced laying bottom and floating mines
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Negative effect for Russia to grow from protracted conflict in Middle East
The situation in the Middle East remains an important peril for the Russian economy as regards external conditions, Elvira Nabiullina noted
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Rosel’s Vika system provides 360-degree anti-drone protection — Rostec
According to the company, the system blocks GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou communication channels, protecting facilities and territories from unmanned aerial vehicle attacks
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Internet blackout in Iran continues for nearly eight weeks - NetBlocks
It's now the 56th day of Iran's internet blackout
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Situation in global economy worsening — Russian Finance Minister
Many countries continue pursuing the imbalanced fiscal policy and continue boosting expenses and debts for the geopolitical struggle in conditions of huge budget imbalances and the record high government debt, Anton Siluanov stressed
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Rosatom unconcerned about Hungary’s attempts to revisit economics of Paks-2 project
Alexey Likhachev stressed that the cost of constructing a nuclear power plant is not a political slogan but the result of professional calculations, engineering solutions, safety requirements, localization, logistics, and a whole range of mandatory procedures
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Lithuania turning into springboard for NATO military activity — Russian MP
The formation of the 1st Lithuanian Division is not a defensive measure, but a demonstrative buildup of offensive potential, Alexander Shenderyuk-Zhidkov noted
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Iran to adopt law on Strait of Hormuz after parliament reconvenes — MP
"Many meetings were held to consider the legal and international aspects of the Strait of Hormuz Security Plan," Alaeddin Boroujerdi said
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Western Balkan mechanisms aim to contain Russia — deputy foreign minister
Alexander Grushko said that the West is imposing decisions, "which infringe on the rights of Serbs, the entities, Republika Srpska, and lead to forced unitarization"
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Brent oil price above $109 per barrel on ICE — trading data
Brent futures gained 3.66% to $109.18 per barrel
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IMO chief calls for UN’s more active role in deescalating situation around Iran
Arsenio Dominguez also noted that 20,000 seafarers are trapped now
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Rosatom expects physical launch of Rooppur NPP Unit 1 in coming days
CEO Alexey Likhachev added that the Rooppur project opens the way for Bangladesh to join the group of countries possessing nuclear energy as a core national competence, and the launch of the plant is a historic event for the country
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Senior diplomat sees West waging hybrid war against Russia
According to Alexander Grushko, the West believes it will be easier for it to take 100% control of the Balkans if the region is torn apart
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Cuba is Russia’s strategic partner, support will continue — Transport Ministry
Russian Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin noted that Russia acts in full compliance with international maritime law
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Macron considers US to be unreliable ally
The French president said that "nobody is totally sure that this ally is reliable"
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Russia is eternal, Putin says as he urges more legislative flexibility
The country is facing unprecedented challenges and risks, and it should overcome them with dignity, the Russian head of state said
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Russian Foreign Ministry delivers note of protest to German Ambassador Lambsdorff
The ministry stressed that the German side had been warned in advance about "the detrimental nature" of a German parliament’s member meeting the head of a terrorist organization banned in Russia
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Attempt made to seize power in Mali — PM
The government forces "managed to neutralize hundreds of terrorists throughout the country", Prime Minister for the transitional period Abdoulaye Maiga said
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Iran gives US new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — media
The new proposal was given to the US via Pakistani mediators
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Spirit of Elbe symbolizes what US, Russia can accomplish when they work together — MFA
Alexander Gusarov, head of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s North Atlantic Department, emphasized that the Russian side "sacredly honors the fearlessness and valor" of Soviet and US soldiers
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US not going to renew exceptions in respect of Russian, Iranian oil
According to US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, the from sanctions included oil that was on the water prior to March 11
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Blockade of Hormuz Strait to hit food production — Russian Security Council
Deputy Secretary Alexey Shevtsov said that all of this affects fertilizer production as well
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Iranian ambassador to Russia outlines conditions for talks with US
According to Kazem Jalali, if there are talks, they must be fair and aimed at achieving lasting peace
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Russian stock market closes mixed on Monday
The MOEX Russia Index lost 0.02% to 2,732.41 points, the RTS Index gained 0.94% to 1,150.4 points
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Rosatom chief says future dialogue with Bulgaria on many issues considered possible
The basis of such a dialogue should be common sense, not ideology, Alexey Likhachev noted
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Cargo transportation in Russia gained 5.5% in 2024 — statistics
According to statistics, cargo transportation stood at 1.19 bln metric tons for rail transport, 7 bln metric tons for motor transport and 0.5 bln metric tons for air transport
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Ukraine keeps humanitarian organizations away from its 'secret' prisons — Russian MFA
According to the report, the issue of access to these sites and verification of living conditions has not been publicly raised with Ukraine’s political leadership
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Sibur to launch first line of catalyst plant in Kazan in 2027
Member of the board and executive director Pavel Lyakhovich said that investments in the production of chromium catalysts are expected to exceed $147 mln
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Attempts to divide Russian society and unprecedented challenges: Putin’s statements
According to the Russian leader, those who sought to divide and destabilize Russian society failed because they do not understand the country
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Iran presents mediators with three-stage plan laying out conditions for talks with US — TV
According to the broadcaster, the Iranian side is demanding that the first phase of negotiations "focus on ending the war and obtaining guarantees" that military operations against Iran and Lebanon will not resume
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Russia’s fiber-optic drones 'driving Ukrainian soldiers crazy' in special op zone — expert
"Often, the drone begins moving toward its target from a distance of about 15 meters, when the enemy doesn’t even have time to take their machine gun off safety mode," the source said
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Russia testing remotely piloted mode in Su-57 fifth-generation fighter’s trials
The Su-57 is a fifth-generation multirole fighter designed to destroy all types of air, ground and naval targets
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Over 50 Russian Baltic Fleet ships hold anti-saboteur defense drills
The drills involve the entire stock of the Baltic Fleet’s ships: the crews of a destroyer, guard ships, corvettes, small missile ships and boats, amphibious assault vessels and craft, anti-submarine warfare ships and minesweepers and patrol boats
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BRICS working to create precious metals exchange — Russian diplomat
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov noted that there is also an idea to create a platform designed to work in special economic zones
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Russian air defenses down 530 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs over past day
Air defense systems shot down seven guided aerial bombs, two US-made HIMARS multiple launch rocket system projectiles
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Serbian president praises military-technical cooperation with Russia
Russia earlier handed over 30 T-72MS tanks and 30 BRDM-2MS armored personnel carriers worth 75 million euros to Serbia
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About 100 Ukrainian UAVs targeted Sevastopol overnight — Governor
Mikhail Razvozhayev noted that the attack was repelled and large-scale consequences were avoided
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NATO, hurt by US, intends to abandon annual summits — Reuters
Thus, the bloc tries to "avoid a potentially tense encounter with U.S. President Donald Trump in his final in office
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Trump claims Iran’s oil pipelines may explode in three days due to US blockade
According to the US leader, as a result, Iran may lose half of its oil production capacity
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Halted supplies of Kazakh oil to affect Germany, Ukraine — Politico
Supplies will be terminated amid the global energy crisis that particularly affected the German economy
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Serbian president urges West to stop demonizing Russia
Aleksandar Vucic pointed out that "there are many grey nuances, it's not everything that is black and white"
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West's wish to control Balkans, key to Ukraine peace: Foreign Ministry statements
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko emphasized that the position taken by the European Union "simply excludes a peaceful settlement"
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Middle East peace, strategic partnership: Putin meets with Iranian foreign minister
The Russian leader noted that the Iranian people are fighting "courageously and heroically" for their sovereignty
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Russian government approves list of unfriendly countries and territories
The countries and territories mentioned in the list imposed or joined the sanctions against Russia after the start of a special military operation of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine
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Russia’s Foreign Ministry expects IAEA to stand firm against Ukraine's lawlessness
Russia is convinced that the international community is obliged to impose a well-deserved and harsh sentence on the Kiev regime, forcing it to stop attacks on the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant and other peaceful nuclear facilities, Maria Zakharova said
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Putin Prize to be awarded to African leaders
The prize will be presented to African leaders who conduct an independent policy course, the head of the steering committee Mahamadi Savadogo explained
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US, still claiming domination, displays most hostile behavior — Russian Foreign Ministry
According to the statement, Washington acts without regard for international law and multilateral institutions, "in the spirit of colonial empires, relying on forceful methods, control over resources and trade routes"
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ZNPP confirms first employee death resulting from Ukraine’s attacks
The ZNPP said earlier that a Ukrainian drone attack on the facility’s transport department left a driver killed
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UAV attacks on Russian regions, Putin-Trump contacts: remarks by Kremlin spokesman
As for reports that UAVs may have been launched from Kazakhstan, determining the source and geography of potential drone attacks on Russia is the responsibility of the special services, primarily the military, Dmitry Peskov said
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Top Iranian diplomat to visit Russia on Monday, meet with Putin
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi planned "to hold consultations with the Russian authorities on the current situation in the talks, the ceasefire and developments around the conflict" in the Middle East"
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Finland’s refusal to build Hanhikivi NPP contradicts legal norms, common sense
According to Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev, practice shows that in such a sensitive and capital-intensive field as energy, decisions made under the influence of political conjuncture quickly collide with reality
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Gazprom to supply about 31 bcm of gas via Power of Siberia to China in 2024
Gazprom Alexey Miller recalled that on December 1 Gazprom had brought the Power of Siberia pipeline to its maximum design capacity of 38 billion cubic meters of gas per year
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Russian diplomat calls for dropping hawkish plans to resume Middle East war
According to Vasily Nebenzya, following the US and Israel’s aggression against Iran, "attempts were made to place all the responsibility on Iran, as though it was Tehran who attacked its neighbors"
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Control of Taratutino to enable Russian troops to destroy Ukrainian forces on vital route
Russia’s Defense Ministry reported earlier on April 27 that its Battlegroup North had liberated the settlement of Taratutino
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AI embedding to enable Gerbera mothership drone to identify multiple targets — expert
Alexander Stepanov noted that the performance capabilities of drones used by the Russian Armed Forces have significantly expanded
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Russia’s Unmanned Systems to offer Malaysia localization of Supercam UAV production
Unmanned Systems Group spokesperson Yekaterina Zgirovskaya said the Supercam S350 could be useful to Malaysia in both the defense and civilian spheres, particularly for protecting state borders
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Russia’s Battlegroup North FPV drones eliminate Ukrainian strongholds in Sumy Region
According to the Russian UAV crew commander, Ukrainian armed forces attempted to counter the drones with electronic jamming, but without success
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Europeans openly discussing preparations for armed conflict with Russia — senior diplomat
Mikael Agasandyan noted that the Europeans were trying to increase their economic, humanitarian and military presence in countries that are adjacent to Russia to "cordon it off"
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Zelensky's attempts to become Europe's ‘defender’ will not end well — Lavrov
Vladimir Zelensky has already established an openly Nazi regime in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister said
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Share of bad consumer loans up to 13.1% — Bank of Russia
Difficulties primarily arise with loans issued during the credit overheating period
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Attempts to discredit Rosatom, food crisis risk: statements by Russian Security Council
TASS has compiled the key statements made by the Russian Security Council deputy secretary
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Military pilots spread their wings to mark Russian Air Force Day
Russia's best military aircraft, transport and attack helicopters in this photo gallery
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Ukrainian counterintelligence officer rejects repatriation
Sergey Mikhailov emphasized that he would prefer to stay in Russia
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Rusal to invest about $5.2 bln in environmental friendly upgrade
Rusal CEO mentioned that the current production volumes would not rise after the upgrade
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Russia creates multi-layered defense against Ukrainian long-range drones — expert
Dmitry Kuzyakin noted that after the system identifies targets, the UAV-destroying capabilities are activated
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Top Iranian diplomat arrives in Russian city of St. Petersburg — agency
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the Russian President was scheduled to meet with the Iranian minister
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FACTBOX: Russian response to 20th package of EU sanctions
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, new European sanctions are incapable of influencing the foreign policy of Russia
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Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Battlegroup North units gained control of the settlement of Taratutino in the Sumy Region and Battlegroup West units liberated the settlement of Ilyichovka in the DPR
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