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Developments in eastern Ukraine
Russia simplifies citizenship granting procedures for Ukrainian refugees
According to official statistics, nearly 19,000 Ukrainians have been driven to Russia by the ongoing conflict in that country
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Refugees from Donetsk and Luhansk regions seek refuge at Odessa resorts
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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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Colombian president reports assassination attempt against him
His helicopter had to change the route due to the threat of being fired upon, Gustavo Petro says
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Zelensky declines to confirm plans to hold elections in Ukraine by May 15
Vladimir Zelensky continues to link elections with a ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine
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Cyclone Gezani death toll rises to 20 — Madagascar authorities
The cyclone destroyed over 80% of Toamasina, the country’s principal port
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Rostov Nuclear Power Plant operating normally after overnight drone attack
The NPP representatives stated that radiation levels at the nuclear power facility and in the surrounding area were normal and did not exceed natural background levels
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US studies possibility of capturing tankers with Iranian oil — newspaper
According to the newspaper, in this way, Washington wants to try to induce Tehran to strike a deal limiting its nuclear program
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EU undermining Ukraine peace efforts — top Hungarian diplomat
Peter Szijjarto noted that Hungary highly appreciates China’s peacekeeping efforts aimed at ending the Ukrainian conflict
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Europe sees no benefit in peace efforts in Ukraine — Russian diplomat
Yulia Zhdanova recalled that Munich Security Conference Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger claimed that an end to hostilities could increase threats to NATO's eastern flank
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US continues negotiations with Russia on updated START — vice president
JD Vance expressed confidence that the US administration is "going to eventually get a good outcome for the American people that limits the spread of nuclear weapons"
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Medvedev confident all those who condemn Russia to eventually do a 180
They will come to us again with various proposals, including economic cooperation mechanisms, the politician pointed out
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IN BRIEF: What is known about current issues with Telegram’s operation in Russia
There have been more than 11,000 complaints from Russian users regarding Telegram’s operations over the past 24 hours, according to Downdetector’s data
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Russia to send batch of oil to Cuba as humanitarian aid — Russian embassy
Russia’s ministry of economic development has recommended Russian tourists refrain from visiting Cuba amid the "fuel emergency" in the country
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Accomplice in assassination attempt on General Alekseyev appeals arrest in absentia
Zinaida Serebritskaya had previously been put on the international wanted list
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TotalEnergies to remain Yamal LNG shareholder — CEO
The company will continue buying LNG from the Russian plant at least in 2026 but will have to terminate the contract in 2027 because of the EU ban
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WhatsApp unblocking to depend on Meta’s compliance with Russian laws — Kremlin
If the company continues ignoring Russia’s demands, there will be no chance for the service’s return, Russian presidential press ecretary Dmitry Peskov said
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Zelensky would back Ukraine election if US provides security — Rada deputy
Yegor Chernev cited the establishment of an "air shield" over Ukraine, as one of the measures
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Russia remained top supplier of oil to India last December — OPEC
Total oil imports by India in last December edged down by 2% against November 2025
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Venezuela resumes oil supplies to Israel — Bloomberg
The cargo is transported for Bazan Group, the top crude oil refiner in Israel
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Verba MANPADS downs thousands of drones in special military op zone — Rostec
The company expert noted that the system is currently being used along the line of contact against reconnaissance drones
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Russia’s UAZ plant releases Hunter all-terrain vehicle for special military operation
"The People's Front interacts with soldiers in all areas, so it understands their needs," Irina Kim said
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Press review: Iran open to deal but Trump may attack and Cuba prepares for mobilization
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, February 6th
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Russia to respond to potential deployment of US long-range missile in Germany — diplomat
According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko, Russia is ready to discuss with the United States the issue of missile deployment in Germany
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Venezuela joins Russian-Chinese lunar station project
Under the joint declaration, China can use Venezuelan ground-based stations for space control
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Lavrov tells US to keep out of regions that don't concern it
The foreign minister stressed that despite Washington's statements that its only area of interest is the Western Hemisphere, the US is actually "working hard to push its interests" in other regions too
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Netanyahu, Trump discuss Iran, Gaza, agree to maintain coordination — PM’s office
The meeting lasted over two and a half hours, with no press statements made
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Orban calls EU's new plan for Ukraine's accession declaration of war against Budapest
The Hungarian prime minister argues that those advocating for Ukraine’s EU membership aim to bring the opposition Tisza party to power
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Putin approves regulations on General Staff of National Guard troops
The decree comes into force on the day of its signing
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US reports destruction of drone that violated country's airspace
According to US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, the flight restrictions in the area have been lifted
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Authorities say 275 Palestinians leave Gaza for Egypt via Rafah crossing since February 2
The enclave’s authorities say that a total of 1,800 people were expected to travel through the border crossing
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Segezha Group's supplies to China via Northern Sea Route grow fourfold
By using the Arctic route, the company cuts the load on the Eastern Railway Polygon and on the transit flow through border crossings in Kazakhstan
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Over 300 million people in Africa lack access to clean drinking water — UN
Approximately 780 million lack adequate sanitation conditions
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EU ministers discuss relocating training of Ukrainian forces to its own territory — Kallas
According to the EU top diplomat, two training centers have already been selected for these purposes
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Snap check of Belarusian Armed Forces proceeds intensively — Security Council secretary
"The people of Belarus can be assured that Belarus' armed forces are fully capable of fulfilling their assigned tasks," Alexander Volfovich stressed
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Russian recognized as co-official language in draft of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution
The Russian language can also be used alongside the Kazakh language at public organizations and local government entities
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US insists negotiations with Iran should continue, Trump says
"We will just have to see what the outcome will be," the US president noted
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IOC may look at reinstating Russian Olympic body in April or May — sports official
On December 10, 2025 the IOC Executive Board held a meeting but avoided any discussion regarding the reinstatement of the Russian Olympic Committee
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US Treasury may lift sanctions on Russian oil if Ukraine conflict is resolved
On February 4-5, in Abu Dhabi, the second round of trilateral negotiations between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine took place
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France loses sovereignty in terms of nuclear deterrence — expert
"Since Francois Hollande’s presidency and the start of the Ukrainian crisis, Paris has ceded its strategic sovereignty to Washington," French military expert Xavier Moreau told
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New fiberoptic drone and mothership boat system tested out for first time in Black Sea
Proucer Ushkuynik plans the Knyaz Vandal of Novgorod drone to become a full-lifecycle product with own operator training program
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Moscow to return all historically Russian lands to their 'rightful home' — Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat stressed that linguistic, cultural and religious rights of those who remain under Kiev’s authority must be restored
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French president calls on European leaders to resume dialogue with Russia
Emmanuel Macron sees the need "to arrange the resumption of European discussions with the Russians"
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Russia cuts oil production by 58,000 bpd in January — OPEC
In January, Russia was expected to produce 9.574 million bpd, including all voluntary restrictions
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Kiev requires €60 billion in foreign support this year — German defense minister
Boris Pistorius shares the concerns of some countries that an EU loan to Ukraine could lead to a reduction in bilateral support for Kiev
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Russia, Bangladesh work out repayment plan on state loan to Dhaka — Russian Ambassador
By the end of 2025, Bangladesh became Russia's largest state debtor
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Top Iranian security official says US moves away from military scenario
"The United States has moved towards a rational path by engaging in negotiations," Ali Larijani said
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Lavrov says Russia, US found balance of interests in Anchorage, Europe rethinking it all
The United States at that time sincerely wanted to help resolve the crisis, the Russian foreign minister noted
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Iran, US not discussing complete cessation of uranium enrichment — Security Council chief
Ali Larijani emphasized that the country needed it in the energy and pharmaceutical industries
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Press review: Epstein files hit UK government as Russia seeks role in Trump peace route
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, February 10th
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Unique legal system unfolding in China’s Hainan province — newspaper
The advanced formation of a comprehensive legislative framework within the construction of a free trade port is the key factor shaping investor confidence
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Shooting at vocational school in Krasnodar Region: what we know
According to preliminary information, a student at a trade school in Anapa opened fire with an unidentified weapon in the institution's lobby
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Instead of financing Ukraine, EU should return Russian frozen assets — Finnish politician
According to Armando Mema, Brussels continues the policy "that goes against its own interests and agaisnt a peaceful resolution for the conflict in Ukraine"
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NASA confirms plans to launch next crew mission to ISS on February 13
Liftoff remains targeted for no earlier than 5:15 a.m. EST Friday
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US, Iran ready to compromise on Tehran’s nuclear deal — Turkey’s top diplomat
"It is positive that the Americans appear willing to tolerate Iranian enrichment within clearly set boundaries," Hakan Fidan said
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Macron calls for common borrowing tool for EU countries to 'defeat dollar hegemony'
The French president assured that the initiative he proposed would not apply to existing state debt
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Polish President reaffirms being ready for talks with Putin
Karol Nawrocki stated that he was ready to do it if the interests of the Republic of Poland demanded it
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Ukrainian army carries out strike on kindergarten in Zaporozhye Region — governor
There were no casualties
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Indian authorities urge state companies to buy more oil in the US, Venezuela — newspaper
Indian refineries are capable to refine about 20 mln metric tons of US oil per year or 400,000 barrels per day
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Russian forces hammer Ukrainian army’s energy, transport infrastructure over past day
Kiev loses 1,255 troops along engagement line in past day
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Venezuela-US energy cooperation should be beneficial for both countries — Rodriguez
Venezuelan authorized President said that she is convinced that the issues between Venezuela and the United States can be resolved diplomatically
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Trump wants to remove Zelensky from power because he hinders peace — French politician
The leader of the French political party Les Patriotes Florian Philippot called this "a disaster for a man who has clung to power without elections for two years"
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Russian stock indices in the green on Wednesday — market data
The ruble-denominated MOEX Russia Index gained 1.5%, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index added 1.16%
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Oman conveyed US messages to Iran after first round of talks — Iranian Security Council
Iran and the US held another round of talks on Tehran’s nuclear program in Oman on February 6
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Parents sometimes cannot return children after evacuation in Ukraine — rights commissioner
Sometimes the children end up in foster families or institutions that relocate to Western Europe, Maria Lvova-Belova said
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Romania postpones signing documents on joining Board of Peace — agency
Romanian President Nicusor Dan said on February 8 that he had received an invitation to take part in the Board of Peace’s first meeting in Washington on February 19
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OPEC+ oil production below target in January 2026 — report
The countries participating in the alliance produced 37,185 mln bpd not including Libya, Iran and Venezuela exempted from the deal implementation
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IDF announces military drills near Eilat on February 12
During the exercises, there will be intense movement of military vehicles, rescue vehicles, and ships in the area
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US license for Venezuelan oil prohibits deals with persons from Russia, Iran, DPRK, Cuba
This also applies to persons from the People’s Republic of China
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Russia ready to go as far in relations with India as New Delhi wants — senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov noted that Russia and India "have several projects in the pipeline, many of them with no parallel that others might have"
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Restoring Darnitsa power plant in Kiev to require three years, according to expert
Vladimir Omelchenko said that restoring the plant will also demand at least €600 - 700 million
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Kiev's forced evacuation of children tears families apart — ombudswoman
Maria Lvova-Belova said it was especially shameless that Ukraine was threatening to take away parental rights
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No plans to participate in first meeting of Board of Peace in Kremlin — spokesman
The topic of the Board is still being studied by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Dmitry Peskov stressed
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Annual inflation in Russia down to 6.37% from February 3 to 9 — Economy Ministry
The price growth rates declined for foods to 0.24, including to 1.67% for fruit and vegetable products
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Hainan develops its ‘rainforest’ brand with international focus — news outlet
A key asset in this project is the Rainforest National Park, which covers over 4,200 square kilometers
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Zelensky blocks peace in Ukraine to profit further from conflict — Russian senator
Natalia Nikonorova noted that the West was increasing pressure on Zelensky to organize elections
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One killed in college shooting in southern Russia
The regional branch of Russia’s Interior Ministry reported earlier that a student had opened fire in the lobby of an educational facility
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Moscow court arrests accomplice in assassination attempt against General Alekseyev
Pavel Vasin assisted in gathering intelligence on the residential addresses and vehicles of SBU targets through Internet applications and search engines
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Prime suspect in attempted murder of Russian General Alexeyev confesses to crime
Investigators established that Lyubomir Korba had been recruited by a Ukrainian Security Service officer in August 2025
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Ukraine adds economy minister to Russia talks lineup — Bloomberg
Kiev intends to focus on economic recovery at the next stage of consultations and will integrate Alexey Sobolev into its delegation for that purpose, Vladimir Zelensky said
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Europe incapable of maintaining competitiveness without Russia — special envoy
Kirill Dmitriev particularly emphasized the significance of Russia’s participation in the global economy and innovative processes for maintaining the competitiveness of European countries
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Algeria on the brink of rupture with France in wake of TV program — GFCN
Kamel Mansari, a GFCN expert and editor-in-chief of the Algerian publication Le Jeune Independent, said that the situation has never been worse
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Lancet drone operators hit Ukrainian Ceasar self-propelled system in Zaporozhye Region
Lancet operators attacked the self-propelled system when it was on its way to a firing position
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Russia will not sign unfavorable peace treaty, but compromises possible — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister also emphasized that after the establishment of peace, Moscow will not tolerate "any threats to the security of Russia"
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Europe’s, Kiev’s interference with US peace plan, Russia’s security: Lavrov’s statements
The Russian foreign minister pointed out that Russia is always ready to search for a balance of interests but will never sacrifice its own security
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Telegram hardly serves as provider of communication between front line fighters — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said that it is difficult to imagine such a scenario
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Proton-M rocket with satellite to be launched from Baikonur
This will be Proton’s first launch over nearly three years
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Russian troops fit Kuryer ground robot with flamethrower — defense source
The system has demonstrated high effectiveness
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US moving additional forces toward Iran — Treasury secretary
According to the Treasury Secretary, the US president thinks that the United States "can get a much better deal from the Iranians now"
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No reason to believe that Russia-India agreements won't be honored — Lavrov
The Russian minister noted that no one except US President Donald Trump had spoken about India's refusal to purchase Russian oil
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Weekly inflation slowed down to 0.13% in Russia — statistics
Inflation amounted to 0.2% a week earlier
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Canada’s Mboko stops Russian teen prodigy Andreeva on way to 2026 WTA Qatar Open quarters
In a match that lasted two hours and 10 minutes, the 5th-seeded Andreeva, who is playing under a neutral status at the tournament, lost to 10th-seed Mboko 3-6; 6-3; 6-7
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Russian Cabinet approves ratification of protocol on LNG projects with China
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin ordered to forward the document to the State Duma
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German politician slams sponsoring Kiev as waste German taxpayer money
Instead of seriously working on a peace plan and demanding a compromise, including from Vladimir Zelensky, the German government "is issuing one check after another to Ukraine," Sahra Wagenknecht said
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Zelensky rules out Russia, Belarus as venues for talks
Ukrainе is "ready to support US proposals and meet anywhere in America or Europe", Vladimir Zelensky said
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Ukrainian troops reinforce defenses in Svyatogorsk using civilian infrastructure — expert
Military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS earlier that Russian forces have expanded the zone under their control near the settlement of Tatyanovka east of Svyatogorsk
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Press review: France aims to join Ukraine talks as EU weighs frozen Russian assets move
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, February 11th
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Norway leads Olympic medal standings after four days
Norwegian athletes have won seven gold, two silver, and four bronze medals
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West’s 'colonial superiority complex' and New START limits: Lavrov speaks in parliament
The foreign minister stated that Russia had learned a lesson from communicating with the West on the UN platform and no longer believed in the West’s basic decency
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Attempts to hinder Ukraine peace process to get Europe into trouble — Russian diplomat
"Russia remains committed to the constructive search for peaceful ways to resolve the conflict through dialogue as the best option for achieving the goals of the special military operation," Yulia Zhdanova stated
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Death toll from Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar rises to 31 — authorities
Over 17,000 residential buildings have been destroyed, another 36,000 have been damaged, and nearly 11,000 have been flooded, the portal Orange reported
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Lavrov says BRICS never works against anyone, but refuses to depend on West’s whims
The top diplomat said Russia fully recognizes the need to develop supply chains, routes, and related infrastructure
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Belarusian troops live-fire Grad rocket launchers in national combat readiness check
On January 26, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin announced a combat readiness check of the republic’s military units and formations
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