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Parliament offers to speed up issue of residence permits in Russia to Ukraine refugees
Presently according to legislation a temporary residence permit is issued for up to three years
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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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Stop list expansion practice to continue — Russian Foreign Ministry
The Russian Foreign Ministry said that in the statement on introduction of personal restrictions against Canadian nationals
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China demands UK revoke sanctions against Chinese companies
On June 16, authorities of the United Kingdom expanded the sanction list against Russia
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Putin to discuss prospects for expanding cooperation with prime minister of Laos
On June 18, on the sidelines of the anniversary Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to have a meeting with Prime Minister of Laos Sonexay Siphandone
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G7 to up supplies of air defense systems, interceptors, long-range systems to Ukraine
The Group of Seven countries are ready to consider licenses allowing Ukraine to raise the volume of its own military production
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US military strikes vessel allegedly carrying drugs, one killed
Two people survived
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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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Russian troops envelop Konstantinovka from all sides after liberating Artyoma — expert
Andrey Marochko said that the liberation of the settlement of Artyoma is a strategic success of the Russian Armed Forces
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Russian Helicopters to supply 21 civilian helicopters to Iran
Iran is a long-standing partner of Rostec and Russian Helicopters, CEO of the holding Nikolay Kolesov said
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Russia’s cutting-edge system 'blinds' Starlink satellites by 'parasitic' signals — expert
Starlink satellites are located just 500 km from Earth, while the Volna Kupol Garant is a highly capable system with a directional phased-array antenna, chief designer of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions Dmitry Kuzyakin said
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Israel, US attack amusement park in central Iran
No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet
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Anniversary Russia-ASEAN summit with Putin's participation begins in Kazan
Invitations were sent to 14 delegations
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One of Ukrainian brigades near Zaporozhye lost combat capability — military sources say
Russian officials indicate that Ukrainian forces are scrambling to compensate for their losses by rapidly deploying new recruits
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Russia begins delivery of upgraded Supercam S350 recon drones to Belarus
The Unmanned Systems Group said the deliveries also include a mobile system mounted on a pickup truck
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Russia’s latest Starlink satellite jammer shows high efficiency — expert
The Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system does not switch off Starlink communications as such but instead ‘stuns’ a particular satellite for the duration of its flight over the area of the system’s operation
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Kremlin outlines Russia-ASEAN summit program
The program begins on the evening of June 17 with a reception on behalf of the president of the Russian Federation in honor of the heads of delegations
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Ukraine loses 5 Starlink satellite communication stations from actions of Battlegroup East
Russian forces also eliminated 12 drone control points
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Vance notes high level of support for Putin in Russia in his new book
According to the US vice president, every independent and objective effort to assess the popularity of the Russian president "had found high levels of support among rank-and-file Russians"
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US-Israeli strike on humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran reported
The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incident
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Russian troops liberate Novy Donbass community in Donetsk region over past day — top brass
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,330 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Global economy undergoing transformation, countries need new partnerships — PM Mishustin
Mikhail Mishustin added that turbulence is intensifying, while trade wars are escalating
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NATO countries want to turn Armenia into their outpost in South Caucasus — expert
According to Alexander Stepanov, Armenia has been within NATO’s sphere of influence since 1992, but military-political cooperation between the parties has only recently reached its peak
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US awaits Zelensky’s agreement to peace settlement in Ukraine — congresswoman
Anna Paulina Luna also published a link to Vladimir Zelensky’s X post about a meeting held in Evian-les-Bains
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Dutch court refuses psych evaluation for former Spartak Moscow FC striker Promes
According to ourt’s spokesperson Melissa Zijlstra, all other appeals filed by the football player's defense during the preliminary hearing on June 12 were also turned down
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Iran to hit more targets if US attacks Kharg Island — ambassador
Tehran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Amir Hossein Hosseini also expressed hope that the conflict would be resolved diplomatically
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Ukrainian brigade command begs to be allowed to step down due to casualties in Zaporozhye
According to the Russian security officials, 15 servicemen from the brigade were killed by aerial strikes in a single sector alone
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Canada understands Zelensky is spent force, says Russian ambassador to Ottawa
According to Oleg Stepanov, the Canadian government masks its helplessness with the predictable trappings of empty public-relations stunts
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East Timor’s PM arrives in Kazan to attend Russia-ASEAN summit
The Russia-ASEAN summit is taking place in Kazan from June 17-19
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Trade turnover between Russia, ASEAN up 60% over last decade
Yury Ushakov said that it amounted to about $22 bln
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What we know about incident with Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich in English Channel
The crew of the frigate Amdiral Grigorovich acted in strict accordance with international shipping regulations and took every measure to prevent a collision, the Russian Defense Ministry stressed
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Orthodox Church in Ukraine on brink of legal ban — Russian diplomat
According to Russian Foreign Minister’s special envoy for international cooperation on ensuring the right to freedom of religion Mikhail Melekh, there is currently no state-religious dialogue in Ukraine
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Iran calls on Saudi Arabia to ‘eject’ US troops from region
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation
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West working out scenarios for pre-emptive strikes against Russian naval bases — aide
Nikolay Patrushev noted that it is no secret that merchant ships regularly arrive at Russian ports with magnetic mines attached to their hulls, saying there are reasons to believe that the mines are planted at European ports
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Relations between Moscow, Ankara continue strengthening — top Turkish diplomat
Hakan Fidan noted that Russia-Turkey top- and high-level meetings, as well as business contacts had regular nature
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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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Vance notes that all US interceptor missiles could not meet Kiev's needs in new book
The US vice president said he expressed this opinion during a conversation "with a key Ukrainian parliamentary leader" in 2024
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Iran to gain 'unprecedented benefits' from memorandum with US — Israeli TV
Regarding the release of Iranian funds, the memorandum stipulates that the United States undertakes to make frozen Iranian assets available for use after the implementation of the memorandum of understanding
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Russia does not count on UN's mediating role in Ukrainian issue — Foreign Ministry
Deputy Minister Alexander Alimov says the behavior of the UN Secretariat and the Secretary-General "deprives them of such a role, such authority, and such credibility"
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IRGC Navy keeps requiring vessels to coordinate with them despite lifted US blockade
The Iranian broadcaster said that all Iranian vessels are currently passing through the Strait of Hormuz unhindered
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Second stage of deal with Iran, meeting with Zelensky and Ukraine: Trump’s statements
According to the US leader, in the event of an Israeli attack on Lebanon, the deal with Iran may remain in place
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UK investigates reports of Russian frigate firing off warning shots in English Channel
According to the BBC, the incident allegedly occurred on June 16 about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight
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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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Another strike hits area near Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran
One of the facility’s security guards was killed, Iran’s AEOI said
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Vance notes limited capacity of US to support Ukraine in new book
The US vice president wrote that even the most ardent supporters of Kiev now acknowledge this fact
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Ukraine loses more than 21,000 troops in first 15 days of June
The Ukrainian forces sustained the heaviest casualties from actions by Russia’s battlegroups Center and East
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G7 leaders intend to tighten sanctions pressure on Russia's oil and gas sector
According to the leaders of G7, the deal between the US and Iran on unblocking the Strait of Hormuz creates suitable conditions for this step
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US-Iran deal includes creation of $300 bln private fund — Reuters
According to the report, more than half of that amount already secured through investor commitments
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What is known about detention of three Ukrainian agents plotting terrorist attacks
The perpetrators planned to carry out sabotage and terrorist attacks targeting Russian servicemen and volunteers, transport infrastructure and fuel and energy facilities
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Russia’s top diplomat comments on Germany’s military buildup, Zelensky’s public posturing
According to Sergey Lavrov, Russia values Turkey’s diplomatic efforts on Ukraine but highlights "that any sustainable, long-term, and reliable settlement requires addressing the root causes of the crisis"
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Putin highlights extensive experience of Russia-ASEAN cooperation
The Russian leader expressed confidence that the forum's decisions would create opportunities for further advancement of mutually beneficial trade, investment, industrial cooperation, and expanded direct dialogue between business communities
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Russian oil exports total 7.35 mln bpd in May, revenues fall to $20.79 bln — IEA
Russian crude oil exports increased by 170,000 bpd in May, while exports of petroleum products fell by 150,000 bpd
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Mbappe enters top 3 in World Cup goals, surpassing Messi
The player has 14 goals in the tournament
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Press review: Kazan hosts ASEAN summit and Hormuz reopening shapes ruble, oil outlook
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, June 17th
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Kiev is resorting to terrorist tactics amid Russian military advances — expert
Russian forces are conducting active offensive operations in all sectors of the special military operation zone
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Press review: EU seeks to derail Ukraine talks as oil prices fall on Mid-East peace hopes
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, June 16th
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Russia, ASEAN have significant potential to expand trade — secretary-general
According to Kao Kim Hourn, Russia and ASEAN are developing their partnership at a time when economic adaptability and resilience are increasingly important
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US-Iran deal to cover Israel, Lebanon, Gulf countries — Vance
The US vice president called the agreement "a true regional peace deal"
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G7 countries plan to manufacture long-range missiles in Ukraine under license — media
Russia has repeatedly stated that continued arms supplies to Ukraine only serve to prolong the conflict
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US discusses charging vessels for transit through Strait of Hormuz — Politico
Around 500 vessels, including 220 oil tankers, remain in the Persian Gulf near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz awaiting safe passage
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Singapore’s PM arrives in Kazan for Russia-ASEAN summit
Head of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov met Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at Kazan International Airport
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Belarus condemns Ukrainian drone attack on bus carrying its citizens in Bryansk Region
Minsk views it as yet another act of terrorism targeting civilians
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Yacht that caused incident with Russian frigate was sailing from Britain to France
The yacht departed at 4:15 a.m. GMT from Lymington Bay in Hampshire County in southwest England
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Local firms participated in construction of biolabs in Ukraine
The companies participated in the construction of diagnostic centers and reference laboratories in Odessa, Uzhhorod, and Kherson, according to declassified US intelligence materials
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Iran survives attacks, brings US to its knees - Israeli media
According to the report, for a long time, Israel has not seen such a consensus in society, between the leftist and far-right forces, that the US-Iran deal is a "strategic defeat" for Israel and a "failure" for the United States and moderate Sunni states in the region
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IN BRIEF: US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base
According to preliminary reports, eight crew members on board were killed
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France national team begins World Cup with victory over Senegal
The match ended with a score of 3:1
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FACTBOX: Moscow refinery damaged, 172 UAVs target Russia in Ukraine's new attack
More than 30 drones were destroyed in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky and four districts of the Rostov Region, Governor Yury Slyusar said
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Kalashnikov Group delivers next batch of upgraded AK-12 assault rifles to Russian troops
The number of AK-12 assault rifles supplied to the troops has increased considerably since the start of the special military operation
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Russia creates world's most secure cybersecurity system amid current conditions
Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov noted that e-commerce volume had reached $140 bln in 2025
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Ukrainian troops trapped near Drobyshevo in Donetsk region - military expert
According to Andrey Marochko, several fire pockets have been formed between the settlements of Drobyshevo and Stavki
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Trump promises G7 concessions on Ukraine in exchange for help with Iran deal — Politico
According to a diplomatic source, there are very high expectations that Donald Trump will support Ukraine
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IN BRIEF: What we know about consequences of Ukrainian attack on bus carrying children
According to the latest information, a woman chaperone for the team died
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Japan bought about 364,000 barrels of Russian oil in May
The purchases concerned oil linked to gas supply contracts under the Sakhalin-2 project, which is exempt from anti-Russian sanctions
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Argentina defeats Algeria in FIFA World Cup match
The match ended with a score of 3:0
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Norway national team defeats Iraq in World Cup match
The match ended with a score of 4:1
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Kremlin aide comments on Russia-ASEAN Summit, possibility of Putin-Zelensky meeting
Moscow has received no proposals from any party to arrange a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelensky in the United States
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Russia’s Medvedev secures confident win at 2026 ATP Halle Open in Germany
The athlete defeated Tomas Martin Etcheverry from Argentina
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Zelensky to be excluded from NATO summit plenary session in Ankara — Rutte
In accordance with the additional remarks, no Ukraine-NATO Council meeting at the level of heads of state and government will be held in Ankara, unlike in 2023 and 2024
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Control over Strait of Hormuz de facto handed to Iran — TV
Despite the work on the agreement on opening the strait that is due to be signed on June 19, during the recent conflict Iran demonstrated its ability to block access to this major waterway, the sources said, adding that US intelligence suggests that Iran can do it again
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Critics of deal with Iran essentially propose endless war for US — Vance
The US vice president says that the opponents of the agreement are "not actually dealing with the reality" of what is in the document
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Trump calls Obama administration’s transfer of $350 billion of arms to Ukraine 'crazy'
The US leader emphasized that Washington was selling weapons at present
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Kiev regime targets children — Russian Foreign Ministry
Maria Zakharova's remarks come in response to the Ukrainian armed forces’ attack on a bus carrying children in the Bryansk Region
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President Putin arrives in Kazan for Russia-ASEAN Summit — Kremlin
A solemn reception is scheduled for today on behalf of the Russian president in honor of the visiting heads of delegations
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Readiness to receive Zelensky in Moscow, Witkoff-Kushner visit: Kremlin briefing
There are no official channels for communication between Moscow and Kiev, Dmitry Peskov stressed
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EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell
The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia
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Bulgaria is against certain anti-Russian sanctions — Foreign Minister
According to Velislava Petrova-Chamova, Sofia does not support sanctions that inflict damage to EU member-countries
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Russia’s Supercam S180 recon drone gets protection against interceptor UAVs
The flight duration of the Supercam S180 drone has been doubled
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FSB nabs accomplices of Kiev’s special services in three Russian regions
An improvised explosive device based on a plastic explosive of foreign manufacture and improvised Molotov cocktails were confiscated from the attackers
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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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Zelensky expects separate meeting with Trump on Wednesday
According to Vladimir Zelensky, representatives of the two countries will hold meetings at various levels over a 24-hour period
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Russia closes entry into country for 103 Canadian nationals
Russia does not accept the hostile line of the Canadian political elite that razed bilateral relations with Moscow to the ground, the ministry added
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Battle-scene fragments of Sevastopol Panorama survive after Ukrainian attack
The best-preserved sections depict the Defensive Tower on Malakhov Kurgan and the fortifications on the right flank of the Senyavin Battery, the Sevastopol Defense Museum reported
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US may cancel sanction carveouts for Russian oil soon — Trump
The US leader said that the oil is now flowing
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Majority of Ukrainians want new government post-war, poll shows
The share of respondents seeking a shift in the executive branch of power rose from 73% in 2023 to 88%
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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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Filipino president, sultan of Brunei fly in for Russia-ASEAN summit
The Philippines holds ASEAN’s rotating chairmanship for 2026
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Collective West manipulating international law — CSTO chief
Taalatbek Masadykov noted that the existing international security architecture had been destabilized
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Trump denies reports on $300 bln fund as part of deal with Iran
The US president said that it was a false story
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Russian forces successfully advance near Belitskoye under Rodinskoye in DPR — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, Russian troops will continue to advance in this sector
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Minsk alerts FIFA, UEFA about Ukrainian strike on bus with Belarusian children’s team
The Belarusian Football Federation expressed condolences to the families of those killed and injured in this incident
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US troop buildup near Iran not sign of any new decisions — White House
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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