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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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Russia almost completed transition to national currencies in payments to CIS, China
Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said the issue of creating a system of payments and settlements not depending on the banking service and currencies of Western countries is the critical area of Eurasian cooperation
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Greenland dispute stems from colonial era legacy — Lavrov
The Russian Foreign Minister noted that in the mid-20th century an agreement was signed, making it part of Denmark
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Israel has no right for self-defense in current conflict — Russian UN envoy
Nebenzya also underscored that Russia recognizes Israel’s right to ensure its security, but "it could be fully guaranteed only in case of a fair resolution of the Palestinian problem based on recognized UN Security Council resolutions"
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Iran uses new air defense system to intercept hostile targets — military official
The IRGC’s ground-based air defense, in turn, intercepted an A-10 fighter jet and two Black Hawk helicopters, Ebrahim Zolfaghari said
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Russia, China implement 80 joint projects worth almost 20 trillion rubles — premier
The Russian prime minster reiterated that the two countries had fully switched to national currencies in mutual settlements
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Number of injured in Iran’s attacks on UAE rises to 217, including Russian citizens
The previous day, 203 injured were reported, and there were no Russian citizens among them
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Russia to continue supporting Europe with energy resources, says Putin
The president recalled that Russia values its reputation
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Iran downs over 160 US, Israeli drones since start of conflict — commander
Among them are US MQ-9 and Israeli Hermes and Lucas drones, Alireza Elhami stated
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Russian weightlifter Shanin sets new world record with 8,888 kettlebell lifts in a row
The athlete’s new record is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s Victory over Nazi Germany in the 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War
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Tanker with Iranian oil change course, heading to China — PTI
The change in the destination of Pin Shun appears to be payment-related, Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst at Kpler, noted
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Ukraine sending S-300 battalion to Donbass to gear up for offensive, says DPR brass
In addition, according to Eduard Basurin, troops from the 92nd Separate Mechanized Brigade are being deployed to Donbass from the Kharkov Region under the guise of drills
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Zelensky to discuss Ukraine settlement in Istanbul — Erdogan aide
The Turkish president’s schedule published on his website includes an official welcoming ceremony for Zelensky and bilateral talks at Erdogan’s Dolmabahce working office
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EU ambassadors agree 11th package of anti-Russian sanctions — Swedish presidency
The previous package was adopted on February 25 of this year
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Russia could boost helium output amid Middle East crisis — expert
Valentin Bogomolov said that there are also strong prospects for increasing helium output through the development of new gas fields, particularly in Eastern Siberia
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US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV
Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation
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US journalist Carlson calls Trump’s speech an announcement of the end of American empire
"There’s turbulence ahead, but long term it’s a huge win for the United States," Tucker Carlson said
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Kiev’s actions look like agony of mortally wounded animal to Finnish journalist
Janus Putkonen noted that Ukraine has never been weaker in geopolitical terms than it is today
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Dubai calls incident with falling debris that affected Oracle office building ‘minor’
No injuries were reported, Dubai Media Office said
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Russia to end special op after removing threats caused by NATO’s colonization of Ukraine
The special military operation will end when its tasks are fulfilled, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's second CIS department Alexey Polishchuk said
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Erdogan says he’d like to discuss ‘grain corridor’ from Ukraine with Putin, Zelensky
"We will take part in the work on not only for ourselves, but also for third countries," he continued
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IEA revises downward global oil demand forecast for 2024, expects surplus
The forecast was revised down mainly due to Asian countries, especially China and its economic stimulus measures
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Russian troops liberate seven communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,535 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed eight enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported
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Only 20% of US financial aid for Ukraine goes to Kiev, lawmaker says
Michael McCaul pointed out that, when the Republicans gained majority in the House after mid-term elections in November last year, they made it clear that accountability would have key importance for continued aid to Ukraine
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Niger bans issuing visas to US citizens — agency
According to the sources, the measure is based on the principle of reciprocity
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Referendum on joining Russia may be held in LPR in near future — LPR head
"I am sure that this is exactly how it will be," Leonid Pasechnik said
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Iran says it struck UAE aluminum industry facilities
According to the statement, the United States and Israel "have significant investments in the UAE aluminum industry and use it to produce military equipment"
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Munitions explode at military base near Ryazan in central Russia after fire
According to an emergency service source, the fire continues to spread because of wind gusts and the shells are exploding nearly every ten seconds
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Situation at Bushehr NPP is nearing a dangerous line — Zakharova
According to the diplomat, Moscow has taken note of the deep concern expressed by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi over the attack
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Russia slams US’ words about plans to justify alleged invasion of Ukraine as nonsense
Sergey Lavrov said that the craziness of such ideas was obvious to any more or less experienced political scientist
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Iran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TV
According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"
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IN BRIEF: Downed F-35 in Iran, failure of the US rescue operation
Axios reported that US forces are actively seeking to recover the two pilots of the downed aircraft
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Kremlin spells out what Russia’s withdrawal from Council of Europe means
According to Dmitry Peskov, the withdrawal from the Council of Europe clearly means a withdrawal from all of its mechanisms
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Six Ukrainian drones attack Russia’s Belgorod Region over past 24 hours — governor
No one was injured
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Lavrov to chair UNSC debate on contours of new world order on April 24, envoy says
"We call on UN members to look beyond the horizon of the current moment and present their vision of how we could build a truly multipolar world through joint efforts, in which the interests of all states would be guaranteed," Vasily Nebenzya said
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Russian forces wipe out two Ukrainian subversive groups in Kupyansk area
The forces of the battlegroup West in the Kupyansk area used UAVs, Msta-S self-propelled howitzers as well as D-20 and D-30 howitzers to detect and then eliminate two subversive/reconnaissance groups, Western Battlegroup Spokesman Sergey Zybinsky said
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Crisis facing UN caused by West, senior Russian diplomat says
According to Kirill Logvinov, "work in the interests of all member countries based on the principle of sovereign equality was substituted with the promotion of approaches of the Western minority who usurped key posts at the UN and have been acting on instructions from their capitals"
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Oil storages at Buzurgan field in Iraq attacked by drones — ministry
There have been no reports of casualties or damage
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IRGC says it hits several US military sites in Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain
The strikes also targeted the headquarters of the American company Oracle in the UAE
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Slovak PM calls for lifting sanctions on Russian gas and oil imports
Oil supplies to Slovakia and Hungary via the Druzhba pipeline through Ukraine were halted on January 27
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Five killed in attack on petrochemical complex in Iran’s Mahshahr
According to the agency, at least five people were killed in an airstrike on the petrochemical complex
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Israeli army says it simultaneously struck over 200 targets in Iran and Lebanon
In Lebanon, the strikes targeted military facilities of the Shiite organization Hezbollah
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At least three people killed in missile attack in southwest Iran
The governor of the Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province says that the exact number of dead and injured people can be significantly higher
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Strike near Bushehr NPP hits protection perimeter — Rosatom CEO
Developments around the Bushehr NPP are unfolding under the worst-case scenario, and the conflict continues to escalate, Alexey Likhachev noted
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Air defenses shoot down 69 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions in seven hours
From 15:00 Moscow time to 22:00 Moscow time, on-duty air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 69 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over the territories of the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, and Voronezh regions, as well as the Republic of Crimea
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Kremlin announces creation of blockchain-based payment system in BRICS
Work will continue to develop the Contingent Reserve Arrangement, primarily regarding the use of currencies different from the US dollar," the Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov pointed out
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Russia to take diplomatic, military steps in response to US experiments in Georgia
The chairman of Russia’s State Duma Defense Committee said that the concerned agencies were recommended to appeal to the UN and the OPCW, asking for an inspection of the Lugar laboratory
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What is known about the Izhevsk school shooting
The emergency happened Monday morning in the school number 88 in downtown Izhevsk
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Russian forces destroy Ukrainian command post, hit HIMARS launcher over past day
The Russian Ministry of Defense said that the Russian Armed Forces destroyed the command post of the 47th mechanized brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
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Kremlin spokesman says Russia will endure standoff with West
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that in modern conditions, a single country won’t be able to maintain its dominance
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Turkey not to join anti-Russian sanctions — presidential spokesman
The country is conducting a well-balanced policy in respect of Russia, Ibrahim Kalin said
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Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon since March 2 exceeds 1,422 — Health Ministry
Those killed in Israeli airstrikes include 1,203 men, 126 children, and 93 women
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Pezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorism
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Russia’s envoy suggests EU fuel stocks may run out around April 20
Earlier, Dmitriev suggested that further growth in energy and commodity prices would have a significant impact on the economy and accelerate inflation
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Attack on Arctic Metagaz tanker shows Zelensky getting out of control — expert
Ralph Bosshard said there is "almost an awkward silence in Western media" regarding the incident
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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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Russia downs 85 Ukrainian drones over nine regions, Crimea and Black Sea last night
Alert air defense capabilities intercepted and destroyed the unmanned aerial vehicles over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Oryol, Rostov, Samara, Saratov, Tula, and Voronezh regions, Russia’s Defense Ministry siad
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Russia strongly condemns new shelling of Bushehr NPP — Foreign Ministry
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said earlier that the global community reacted with concern to the strike near the Bushehr NPP
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US ambassador visits WSJ reporter Gershkovich in Moscow prison
It was Lynne Tracy’s third visit to the reporter
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Explosions rock Isfahan in Central Iran — TV
According to Al Hadath, the strikes are delivered by US and Israeli forces
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Bushehr NPP continues operating without interruptions — authorities
According to the statement, "the Bushehr nuclear power plant continues operating without any interruptions, and all processes are under full control and supervision."
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IRGC reports striking Israel-linked vessel in Strait of Hormuz
According to the IRGC, a major fire broke out on board
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De Gaulle's grandson says would like to move to Russia with wife
Pierre de Gaulle emphasized that Russia and France are bound by ties in many areas, including culture
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Russian military to get equivalents of US missile defense systems soon — corporation
Russia is developing an equivalent of the THAAD and GMD missile defense systems
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Russia’s MFA puts forward its requirements for a future UN chief
Kirill Logvinov emphasized that in any conflict situation, the UN chief should hold an equidistant position, use neutral terminology, focus on mandatory or consensus decisions, and refrain from making legally void conclusions
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Press review: Trump puts NATO at risk as Houthis threaten to block Bab el-Mandeb
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 3rd
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Russia will not kidnap Zelensky the way US kidnapped Maduro — Matviyenko
If the Russian Federation continues to use such methods, it will lose its credibility, the Federation Council Chairwoman said
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Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait
Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said
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Russian Consulate General in Dubai has no reports of Russians injured in Iran strikes
Earlier, the UAE Defense Ministry said in its daily report that a total of 217 people had been injured as a result of the strikes
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Iraq exempted from restrictions on passage through Strait of Hormuz — Iranian military
The headquarters stressed that "the restrictions apply only to hostile countries."
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Putin dismisses claims that Russia offered Iran satellite system as ‘fake news’
The Washington Post reported on Thursday citing current and former U.S. and Middle Eastern officials that Moscow planned to supply Iran with Russian-made Kanopus-V satellite
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Flora 1 tanker allowed to leave Sweden — coast guard
The authority says that no environmental violations could be proven
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German foreign minister supports getting rid of unanimity rule in EU
Johann Wadephul supportы a system of qualified majority voting in the EU
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OPEC+ monitoring committee to discuss oil market situation
The Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee will also discuss the level of compliance with OPEC+ agreement terms
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Russia cannot rule out any western threats, even disconnection from SWIFT — Kremlin
The Kremlin has commented on the words of Sergey Lavrov, who announced the need to move away from international payment systems controlled by the West
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Chinese expert says NATO membership for Finland, Sweden would fuel tensions in region
"Russia will likely respond adequately and amass its troops along the border, which would be a threat to both countries," Zhang Guoqing noted
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Iran does not refuse talks with US in Pakistan — foreign minister
Tehran is concerned about the terms for ending the war, Abbas Araghchi said
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Kiev’s attack against Donetsk with Tochka-U Mar 14 was bloody terror act — Putin
As a result of the attack, at least 20 people died
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US fighter jet downed over Iran likely conducted strikes on ground targets — media
According to CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean, the pilots of the downed fighter had sidearms
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Main evacuation of Rosatom staff from Iran begins today — Rosatom CEO
Likhachev added that the Iranian side is doing a great deal to ensure the safety of the Rosatom staff evacuation route, and cooperation with the Armenian government is proceeding smoothly
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NATO aims to contain Russia, sacrifices Ukraine’s people — Kremlin spokesman
"We understand this perfectly well and are building our further policy precisely in accordance with these realities," Dmitry Peskov pointed out
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Hungary, Slovakia to push EU to lift sanctions on Russian energy supplies — Hungarian PM
Viktor Orban said Budapest and Bratislava see it as necessary to urgently take steps to help EU countries avoid shortages of raw materials and fuel, as well as rising energy prices
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Pakistan hails Russia’s mediation offer to resolve crisis with India
On Thursday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia was ready to suggest hosting the talks between India and Pakistan to achieve settlement
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Witkoff influences selection of US ambassador to Russia — The Daily Mail
A former ambassador told the newspaper that Witkoff felt comfortable with personally conducting the dialogue with the Russian authorities
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Shell unable to buy Russian gas due to London’s anti-Russian stance — Kremlin spokesman
London wants to be the leader of everything anti-Russian, Dmitry Peskov said
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Zelensky’s office head says Witkoff, Kushner to visit Kiev after April 12
According to Kirill Budanov, Kiev may receive security guarantees as a result of the visit by the US delegation
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Kiev’s claims about poisoning of spy chief’s wife just usual 'blame Russia' ploy — Kremlin
"The way I see it, Russia gets blamed even for the very existence of Ukraine. So, these are simply routine accusations," Dmitry Peskov added
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Putin joins Immortal Regiment march in Moscow
The Russian president then addressed "those who regularly at the call of their heart take part in Immortal Regiment processions with photos and portraits of their near and dear ones who fought during the Great Patriotic War"
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Russia sanctions 31 energy companies, including ex-subsidiaries of Gazprom in EU
Russian authorities, legal entities and citizens will not be able to conclude transactions with the sanctioned entities and organizations under their control, fulfill obligations to them under completed transactions, and conduct financial transactions in their favor
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Ukraine loses over 360 troops in Kursk area in past day — Russian Defense Ministry
Five soldiers were surrendered, the Russian Defense Ministry said
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Emergency release of air ordnance occurred during Su-34 flight above Belgorod — ministry
The Ministry of Defense said that an unspecified number of buildings were damaged, there were no casualties
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Russia’s latest Koalitsiya artillery system proves unique properties in tests — Rostec
The completion of the state tests of the Koalitsiya motorized artillery system makes it possible to launch its mass production, Bekkhan Ozdoyev said
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Russia favors increasing role of SCO, BRICS, CIS, CSTO globally — foreign policy concept
The document notes the promotion of "constructive dialogue, partnerships, and cross-fertilization of various cultures, religions and civilizations"
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Polish Foreign Minister expresses skepticism about European nuclear umbrella idea
In March 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an address to the nation that he would begin discussions with allies on the possibility of placing European countries under the protection of France’s nuclear deterrent forces
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Turkey to continue supporting Ukraine settlement talks — Erdogan
Diplomatic sources told TASS that the talks held at the Dolmabahce presidential office on the Bosphorus lasted about two hours
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Payment card for foreign tourists to be launched in Russia in early 2024 — Deputy Minister
Foreigners cannot now make payments by bank cards and book a hotel in Russia, Dmitry Vakhrukov noted
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Catholic Easter service held in Moscow cathedral
The service was headed by Latin Archbishop of Moscow Paolo Pezzi
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Overall budget of Turkish defense sector enterprises to rise to $75 bln — Erdogan
The increase in defense sector funding, according to the Turkish leader, will bring about "new breakthroughs in all domains"
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IN BRIEF: Attacks on TurkStream, Middle East: what Putin, Erdogan spoke about over phone
The presidents noted that the escalation surrounding Iran is leading to "serious negative consequences on both a regional and global scale
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Zelensky says he agreed with Erdogan on new steps in security cooperation
According to Zelensky, bilateral relations between Ukraine and Turkey, and the situation in Europe and the Middle East were also discussed
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Ukrainian forces used OSCE mission’s cameras to adjust fire on DPR troops, says Pushilin
The DPR head added that this is how they directed fire on infrastructure facilities - gas distribution stations and water purification stations
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