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Russia to present new heavy armaments at Victory Day Parade 2015 in Moscow
The tank will have a remote-controlled gun (unmanned turret) with all-digital control, and the crew will operate it from an isolated armored capsule
Victory Day parade in 2014
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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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One more drone downed en route to Moscow
Saturday’s drone attack on the Moscow Region surrounding the Russian capital has become the largest since the start of the year
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Lebanese death toll from Israeli attacks rises to more than 800 — ministry
The number of those injured is 2,000, the Arab republic’s Ministry of Public Health said
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Ukrainian ambassador summoned to Israeli MFA for criticizing PM's remarks about Putin
According to the report, Israeli Foreign Ministry’s Deputy Director General Yuval Fuchs told the Ukrainian ambassador that his statements were "completely unacceptable" and "violated diplomatic protocol"
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WikiLeaks founder urges Sweden to rescind his arrest warrant
The request to end the arrest warrant won’t mean, however, that the preliminary investigation into the case will be stopped in Sweden
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Beijing authorities urge people to stay at home due to coronavirus outbreak
Liu Xiaofeng urged the people to seek medical help if they had the slightest symptoms
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Oreshnik’s launch is sudden, undetectable by satellites — analyst
The range of the Oreshnik system is up to 5,500 kilometers
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Spring's first long-lasting magnetic storm is hitting Earth — scientists
The phenomenon is linked to a sharp increase in the speed of the solar wind near Earth, which, in turn, is caused by a coronal hole on the Sun
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Energy crisis in Europe cannot be overcome without Russia — Orban
Hungarian Prime Minister stated that Brussels does not want to know anything about the suspension of sanctions against Russian energy
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Russia and Japan will exchange opinion on prospects for concluding a peace treaty
Japanese Foreign Minister favours development of bilateral ties with Russia
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Russia controls 90% of Donbass, ambassador to UK says
"The situation in Ukraine itself is that it is steadily moving towards defeat," Andrey Kelin said
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Iran attacks US military objects in UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain — IRGC
Iranian missiles and UAVs struck Patriot radars, a control tower, and anti-aircraft installations at the Al-Dhafra base, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported
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Russian oil supplies to global markets stabilize them — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said "Russian oil is essential"
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Middle East conflict may lead to 70% drop in oil production, expert says
Even if Russia provides additional supplies, importers will be able to offset only part of the potential losses, Aditya Saraswat noted
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US vice president opposed Trump’s decision to launch Iran war — Politico
JD Vance is "skeptical," is "worried about success" and "just opposes" the Iran war, the officials revealed
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Israel carries out 400 waves of attacks on Iran since February 28 — IDF
The Israeli Air Force focused "on the dismantling of infrastructure and targeting operatives of the fire, defense, and production units in western Iran," the Israeli military said
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Swedish prosecutor’s office decides to detain Sea Owl captain
He is suspected of using forged documents
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Ukrainian aircraft used for Bryansk strikes may have taken off from Odessa region
The Ukrainian military launched a missile strike on Bryansk on March 10
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US rebuffs efforts by Middle East monarchies toward ceasefire talks with Iran — Reuters
In its turn, Iran is not ready to discuss a ceasefire until the United States and Israel stop intense bombing and meet its demands, including compensation
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Top Italian defense official acknowledges Ukraine’s inability to regain lost territories
Guido Crosetto pointed out that Russia would never negotiate the status of these territories, as it is enshrined in the Russian Constitution
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Russia as USSR’s successor has right to veto Austria joining NATO — ex-foreign minister
According to Karin Kneissl, the Treaty for the re-establishment of an independent and democratic Austria, signed by the four victorious powers on May 15, 1955, "also serves as the legal basis for neutrality"
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US Navy set to escort soon oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz — President Trump
US President Donald Trump said in response to the corresponding question from journalists
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Street artist Banksy born under name of Robin Gunningham — Reuters
According to the news agency, the artist changed his name as he grew up
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Tehran, Washington were able to make good progress prior to attacks — Iran’s top diplomat
Washington seems to have misinterpreted the stance of the Islamic Republic, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said
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Russia to hold TV linkup with over 40 countries on Ukraine’s crimes on March 19
Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik says Russia will offer a detailed picture of the Belgorod Region crimes
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Long range, multirole capability make S-400 most powerful air defense system — Almaz-Antey
The Russian Defense Ministry has repeatedly reported that the S-400 system has been successfully used in repelling Ukrainian army strikes
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Israeli army reports destruction of Iranian Space Agency research center
In addition, strikes targeted several facilities involved in the production of air defense systems, the military stated
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Turkey tries to ensure non-proliferation of Ukrainian conflict in Black Sea — minister
Turkey has repeatedly said that it strictly adheres to the 1936 convention
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Question of lifting anti-Russian sanctions raised during Japan’s ruling party meeting
Lawmaker Muneo Suzuki noted that Japan could use its geographical advantage to replace oil and gas supplies from the Middle East
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Ukraine loses around 1,135 troops in special op zone in one day
Russian air defenses shot down 10 guided bombs and 285 fixed-wing drones of the Ukrainian army over the past day
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Many countries want to buy oil from Russia following relaxation of US sanctions — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that the markets are indeed vast
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Global markets now in dire need of Russian oil — Kremlin
Earlier, the US lifted sanctions on the sale of oil and petroleum products from Russia loaded onto ships before March 12
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US destroys dialogue with Russia on arms control — Lavrov
According to the foreign minister, the destructive US policy has led to "a very deep degradation of US-Russia relations"
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Top Russian investigative body finds Crocus City Hall attack committed in Kiev’s interests
A number of those accused had also planned to blow up an entertainment center in Kaspiysk in the Russian North Caucasus republic of Dagestan but their terror plot was foiled, IC Spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko added
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Air defenses down another 15 drones targeting Moscow — mayor
First responders are working at the scene where the debris fell
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Washington, Caracas discuss extradition of Maduro ally — Bloomberg
If Caracas extradites Alex Saab to the US, it "would represent the most significant legal cooperation", the agency writes
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Ex-president Zourabichvili prepared to enter presidential palace if coup succeeds — PM
"She was ready to enter it, but denied this after the attempt failed," Irakli Kobakhidze said
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Russian air defenses shoot down 314 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones in past day
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, a total of 667 aircraft, 283 helicopters, 88,028 drones, 631 missile systems, 25,351 tanks and other armored combat vehicles
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Russian archaeologist working for Hermitage Museum detained in Poland at Kiev's request
According to the station, the Russian archaeologist was detained while traveling from the Netherlands to the Balkans
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Two houses damaged by Ukrainian shelling attack on DPR in past day
No casualties were reported
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British, French ambassadors summoned to Russia’s Foreign Ministry over strikes on Bryansk
In case of further involvement of London and Paris in the Kiev regime’s war crimes, precisely these European countries will bear responsibility for the destructive consequences of the armed conflict and the escalation of tension, the Russian Foreign Ministry stressed
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American sailors set fire to USS Gerald R. Ford to avoid fighting — Iranian army
On March 12, the US Naval Forces Central Command reported that a fire broke out on board the USS Gerald R. Ford
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FSB detains foreign national fleeing military service for inciting terrorism
The FSB clarified that "the foreign national arrived in Russia with the aim of evading compulsory military service in the armed forces of a foreign state" and that he had been placed on a wanted list in his home country
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At least 13 US military personnel killed, 200 wounded in Middle East — WSJ
170 of the 200 wounded personnel have already returned to duty
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Kiev loses about 1,400 soldiers as killed or wounded every day in 2025
According to the Russian Defense Ministry’s daily bulletins, Kiev’s losses exceeded 468,000 soldiers in the 330 days of 2025
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Pentagon reports strikes on 90 military targets on Iran's Kharg Island
But the Islamic Republic’s oil industry facilities located there were not affected, CENTCOM said
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North Korea launches about 10 ballistic missiles — Yonhap
South Korean media note that the launch took place amid statements by the country’s prime minister regarding US President Donald Trump’s interest in contacting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
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Ten medical workers killed in Ukrainian attack on healthcare facility in DPR
The Russian Investigative Committee added that 10 people, including nine medical workers, sustained injuries
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Attack on USS Abraham Lincoln, fears of migration crisis: Middle East conflict
Some European countries fear that the US and Israeli military operation against Iran could trigger a massive influx of migrants, testing the European Union's reformed asylum system
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Almost 60 wounded in missile attack on northern Israel — newspaper
A building was damaged. Bomb squads are working in the area
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Russia’s Navy to get new blue-water warships in next 5 years
The Russian Navy has launched its rearmament with warships designated for their operation in long-distance maritime and oceanic zones
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Medvedev congratulates Russian naval sailors on Navy Day
The Prime Minister attended the naval parade in Sevastopol
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US Army delivers powerful strike on Iran’s Kharg Island, says President Trump
Donald Trump emphasized that the US armed forces "totally obliterated every military target on the island"
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UAE looking for ways to resolve Middle East crisis — presidential adviser
Anwar Gargash also noted that the UAE has the right to self-defense
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Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
Russian Battlegroup North units gained control of the settlement of Chervonaya Zarya in the Sumy Region and Battlegroup South units liberated the settlement of Golubovka in the DPR through active offensive operations
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Iran announces new wave of missile strikes on Israel — public broadcaster
Air raid sirens have been ringing out in Tel Aviv and adjacent areas in central Israel
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Russian Lancet drone destroys Ukrainian army’s substation in Slavyansk at 60 km distance
The Lancet UAV crew has thus demonstrated its ability to deliver strikes on enemy critical infrastructure and disrupt the operation of its military installations, the UAV crew commander with the call sign Kasper stressed
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Turkey takes steps to avoid being dragged into Iranian crisis — Erdogan
The Turkish leader said that Ankara is taking the necessary security measures against any threats
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Russian Navy frigates hold drills off Crimea amid NATO's warships in Black Sea
The frigates will hold a joint exercise with the crews of the Black Sea Fleet’s naval aviation and air defense forces for delivering missile and bombing strikes on the hypothetical enemy’s naval groups
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US Embassy in Iraq come under attack — TV
According to unconfirmed information, the target was the air defense systems station located on the territory of the US diplomatic mission in the Iraqi capital
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Iran wants deal but proposes terms unacceptable to Washington, Trump says
"The fake news media hates to report how well the United States military has done against Iran, which is totally defeated and wants a deal - but not a deal that I would accept," the US President wrote on Truth Social
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Russian forces can easily liberate Sumy due to crisis in Ukrainian army ranks — expert
"This is not a major issue for our armed forces, this is quite a realistic task given the current personnel crisis in the Ukrainian army," Yan Gagin said
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Turkey slams US demand to nix S-400 deal as ‘blackmail’
The Defense News web portal reported earlier on Thursday that Washington was proceeding with its plans to deliver the first 5th-generation F-35 fighter jet to Turkey on June 21
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EU moves to prolong its Russia blacklist until mid-September
According to the document, "In the context of the sanctions' review, the Council also decided not to renew the listings of two individuals and to remove five deceased persons from the list"
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Iran completes heaviest missile attack on Israel — IRGC Aerospace Force chief
According to the report, the operation successfully disrupted and destroyed key Israeli aerial surveillance systems
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Israel hits Basij headquarters in Tehran — IDF
The IDF added that the Israeli Air Force struck air defense systems and infrastructure at the first air defense base in Tehran
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Russian Aerospace Forces have taken delivery of some new Su-35S fighter jets — minister
The statement said the Su-35S aircraft, which were produced by the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Plant named after Yuri Gagarin of the United Aircraft Corporation (which is part of Rostec State Corporation), flew to their permanent air base
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China strongly opposes Western sanctions against Russia, considers them mistake
The Chinese vice premier said Western countries now were trying to support the opposition in Hong Kong
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Russia’s gas production up 9.1% in January-May to 254 bcm — Rosstat
Liquefied natural gas production totaled 14.8 mln tons in the reporting period, up by 4.5% compared with the same period in 2023
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Russia downs 280 Ukrainian drones during 10 hours on Saturday
Over the Bryansk Region alone, air defenses, Russia’s National Guard and the BARS-Bryansk brigade destroyed as many as 128 enemy fixed-wing UAVs, according to Governor Alexander Bogomaz
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Russian skier Voronchikhina picks up her second gold medal at Italy’s Paralympics
The Russian Paralympic athlete won the women's slalom standing ahead of China’s Wenjing Zhu who took silver
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Russia and Germany reiterate their position on Nord Stream-2 project
Earlier, German top di0plomat criticized the US position on Nord Stream-2
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US President Trump: 'Iran will never have a nuclear weapon'
Donald Trump noted that for Iran it "would be wise to lay down their arms"
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Russia’s Su-35S fighter unmatched in air combats in Ukraine — defense firm chief
Russia’s Defense Ministry has repeatedly reported about the destruction of enemy ground by Russian Su-35S fighters in the special military operation in Ukraine
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Press review: US eyes unblocking Strait of Hormuz as Israel moves to expand ops in Lebanon
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 13th
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Press review: Iran won't compromise with US as Russia offers lifeline in Mideast crisis
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, March 10th
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US seeks to make Cuba economically dependent — Bloomberg
The agency notes that Donald Trump’s allies believe current Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel is incapable of implementing necessary economic reforms
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Iran dismisses Ukraine’s drone support to US as 'a joke' — diplomat
Earlier, Vladimir Zelensky announced sending drone teams to the Middle East, namely Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia
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Russia, US have similar interests in stabilizing energy markets now — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that the Kremlin sees the actions of the American side as an attempt to stabilize energy markets
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Bahrain’s air defenses down over 120 missiles, 190 UAVs as Middle East conflict erupted
It was reported by the press office of the Bahraini military command
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Explosion takes place in Amsterdam, Jewish school likely target — Reuters
No further details were provided
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Israel running critically low on interceptor missiles — portal
According to the news portal, Israel has entered the current military operation already low on interceptors, because they were actively used during last summer’s conflict with Iran
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Military operation against Iran to last 'as long as necessary' — US President Trump
The US President also said that American and Israeli objectives during the military operation against Iran may be a little different
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Russian defense technologies unmatched by Western military-industrial complex — expert
Alexander Stepanov noted that established industrial production would make it possible to make tens and even hundreds of items per year to provide strategic coverage for all critical areas and facilities in the Russian border regions
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Ukraine unable to recruit young soldiers as average troop age hits 44 years — expert
According to Viktor Taran, such a high average troop age is undermining the combat capabilities of the Ukrainian army
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Drone attack on Moscow becomes largest this year — TASS calculations
On-duty air defenses destroyed 65 drones in less than 12 hours
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Diplomatic solution to Ukraine conflict badly needed — Russian ambassador to UK
Andrey Kelin noted the US was "playing a constructive role in this diplomatic effort"
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Call on Ukraine, NATO to stay away from Belarus and Oreshnik: Lukashenko’s statements
The Belarusian president stressed that Ukraine and NATO should refrain from interfering in Belarusian affairs, lest Minsk be compelled to use the Oreshnik missile system
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News summary for April 1
All the headlines from the day's news
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Russian Karjakin wins World Chess Candidates Tournament
He will now play with the incumbent world champion, Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, in a match for the world chess crown in the United States in November 2016
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DPR says 15 Ukrainian troops laid down arms, defected to DPR
The incident took place in the area of the Petrovskoye community
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Russia dismisses London's claim of Moscow's involvement in strike on Iraqi base as fiction
The diplomatic mission is convinced that John Healey’s statement about the Russian threat has domestic political motives
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Trump has 61% chance of winning US election — bookmakers
The US general election is being held on November 5, 2024
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Steinmeier expects Russia-EU rapprochement in coming years
The German foreign minister stresses the importance to maintain dialogue with Russia despite current disagreements
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Qatari Interior Ministry announces evacuation of country’s several areas
It was not specified which areas would be affected by the evacuation
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Iran’s IRGC tells residents living near US industrial sites in Middle East to leave
Iran’s elite army unit also warned all US businesses across the region to evacuate
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Ensuring Iran's security will bring oil prices down, ambassador to Moscow says
Kazem Jalali also pointed out that it was the United States and Israel that had destabilized the situation
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Iranian armed forces HQ reports on strikes against Israel, US bases in Bahrain, Iraq
According to the report, the Muwaffaq Salti base in Jordan and other US bases in Manama and Erbil were subjected to the most powerful attacks by missiles and drones of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
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Iran claims to have struck US aircraft carrier in Persian Gulf
Iran’s IRGC said the US vessel had left the Persian Gulf and was fleeing back to the United States
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ISS orbit increased by 1.1 km — Roscosmos
It amounted to 421.54 km above the Earth's surface
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Europe not to win arms race against Russia as Moscow has no intention of joining — Kremlin
"We will focus on our own matters and secure our own interests," Dmitry Peskov emphasized
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