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State Duma adopts bill on returning to winter time standard in Russia
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Netanyahu discusses Iranian issue with Putin — PM’s office
According to the Kremlin press service, during the telephone conversation with Netanyahu, Putin emphasized Moscow’s willingness to engage in efforts to seek a negotiated resolution to the Iranian nuclear issue
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Over 370 Ukrainian troops convicted for crimes in Kursk Region — top investigator
Alexander Bastrykin said the Russian Investigative Committee concluded the probe of 279 criminal cases regarding 413 individuals implicated in these heinous actions
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US puts $700 billion price tag on Greenland — NBC
The TV channel said that scientific experts and former American officials were involved in assessing the monetary value of Greenland
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US Navy seeks to enhance submarine stealth — Krylov Center expert
According to Valery Polovinkin, the US has begun installing small drones on Ohio-class submarines that pinpoint the submarine's location
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Russia says carefully documented Western hoax in Bucha
"Future researchers would have a much easier time navigating the issue leaning on sources, transcripts, rebuttals," Maria Zakharova said
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Putin orders to put Canpack, Rockwool assets in Russia under temporary new management
The decision took effect on December 31, 2025
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US Tempest system likely to play leading part in NATO’s 'drone wall' — expert
According to Alexander Stepanov, the Tempest is a compact and relatively inexpensive system, developed in collaboration between the US private sector and military industry
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FACTBOX: New searches, 'unmasking' in Ukraine corruption scandal
Leader of the Batkivshchina party Yulia Timoshenko confirmed the searches at her party's office and denied all accusations
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Top Turkish, Iranian diplomats discuss situation in Iran — source
A source in the Turkish foreign ministry gave no further details
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Charges of bribing Rada members brought against former Ukrainian PM Timoshenko
Yulia Timoshenko who is facing up to 10 years behind bars said she denied all charges against her
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Israel, Arab countries ask US not to strike Iran at this time — TV channel
The states also suggested that the administration of US President Donald Trump wait to launch large-scale strikes until the situation in Iran becomes "even more strained"
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The consequences of January 9 strike with Oreshnik missile system on targets in Ukraine
Russian troops delivered a strike by the Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile system on January 9, crippling the Lvov state aircraft repair plant
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Venezuela, US tariff threats on Russia's partners, Macron's policy: Lavrov's comments
The Russian foreign minister added that Moscow signals its openness to contacts with American representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
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Nearly 600 Ukrainian shelling attacks reported from Kherson Region municipality in week
As many as 323 rounds were fired from artillery systems and 262 attacks were staged with the use of drones
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EU may appoint special envoy to negotiate with Russia over Ukraine — newspaper
According to Politico, the EU fears that it will not be able to defend its position without a seat at the negotiating table
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Iranian diplomat warns US tariffs could trigger negative consequences
Ismail Baghaei stressed that "the US economic sanctions, which violate and infringe upon the basic rights of each Iranian citizen, are a crime against humanity"
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Tanker chartered by Chevron attacked by drone
All crew are safe, and the vessel remains stable
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Russian Navy has everything necessary to fight piracy in Black Sea — Krylov Center
Valery Polovinkin said that, if necessary, the Navy would be able to easily transport new corvettes from their shipyards via inland waterways to both the Black and Baltic Seas
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Iran to keep court trials over some rioters open — judicial official
Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei personally visited one of Tehran’s prisons, where he spent five hours studying the situation and the detainees’ cases
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US has limited military options to deploy against Iran — media
The US troops and ships that were once at the president’s disposal have shifted to the Caribbean, the newspaper said
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Denmark deploys special forces, military assets to Greenland — TV
On Tuesday, Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced plans for a broader military presence in Greenland
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FACTBOX: What is known about F-16 fighter jet deliveries to Ukraine
Russian troops delivered a strike by the Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile system on January 9, crippling the Lvov state aircraft repair plant in western Ukraine
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Kingisepp Machine Building Plant withdraws from United Shipbuilding Corporation
KMZ owner Mikhail Danilenko said the current staff will be retained
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Russian forces repel air attack on ten cities, districts in southern Rostov Region
Airstrikes damaged apartment buildings in Rostov-on-Don, Governor Yury Slyusar said
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Russian troops liberate Komarovka, forming buffer zone near Glukhov — expert
Andrey Marochko noted that this section was static for a very long time
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Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia urge US against striking Iran — media
According to the newspaper, in private contacts the Arab states warned the US administration that any such move would cause turmoil in oil markets and ultimately harm the US economy
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FACTBOX: Drone raid in Russia’s Rostov Region, casualties reported
Rescuers recovered the body of a man while clearing an apartment hit in a drone attack on Rostov-on-Don
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NATO secretary general admits there are no Russian, Chinese ships around Greenland
Mark Rutte also promised to continue negotiations within the alliance to strengthen Greenland's defense so that the United States would not need to annex the island
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Battles at Kupyansk forcing Kiev to divert forces from other areas — expert
Vitaly Kiselev noted that Kiev is currently attempting to send small sabotage groups to Kupyansk, calling it an "adventure" of the Ukrainian officers
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What is known about Ukraine’s corruption scandal as Timoshenko faces bribery charges
Ukraine’s Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office Speaker Olga Postolyuk has confirmed the charges against Yulia Timoshenko, who faces five to ten years in prison
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Proposal to seize Russian assets remains in effect — European Commission
The Russian assets were frozen permanently and these can only be released if the qualified majority of EU countries votes for that, Ursula von der Leyen stressed
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Ukrainian army carries out four attacks on Donetsk People’s Republic in past day
A total of 11 projectiles were fired
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Russia delivers massive overnight strike on Ukrainian army’s energy sites over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 190 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and an armored combat vehicle in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Putin expresses condolences to King of Thailand in connection with railway disaster
The Russian president also asked to convey his deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the victims, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery to all those injured
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Drone attack damages apartment buildings in Rostov-on-Don in southern Russia
Falling drone debris caused some buildings at an industrial site to catch fire
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US asks Europe to share intelligence on potential targets in Iran — newspaper
According to a source, there are "no indications that President Trump will target nuclear facilities"
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Iran to withdraw from naval maneuvers involving BRICS countries — news portal
Two Iranian Navy vessels that have already arrived in South Africa will not be taking a direct part in the exercise which runs until January 16
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Ukraine extends martial law, mobilization for 18th time
According to live television footage of the parliament session, 333 and 312 deputies voted in favor of the measures, respectively
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EU may form battalions of 'Ukrainian mafia' for Ukrainian army — expert
Particular attention is being paid to offenders and individuals suspected of involvement in ethnic criminal groups, Alexander Stepanov noted
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Investigative Committee establishes all stages of preparation for Crocus terrorist attack
The Committee, along with other relevant authorities, is actively collaborating with international partners to locate the organizers of the attack
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EU wants to settle Greenland issue with Trump through talks — newspaper
According to Politico, the discussion intensified amid Donald Trump’s recent statements that the US "needs" Greenland
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Kiev’s aggression kills over 7,100 Donbass civilians since 2014
According to the Russian Investigative Committee Chairman Alexander Bastrykin, 21,000 civilians have suffered injuries
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EU distracts population from US attempts to seize Greenland — Russian diplomat
Maria Zakharova questioned the actions of EU officials
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Venezuela op diverts US assets from Mideast, making Iran strike risky — paper
According to the report, the US withdrew planes, ships and personnel from the Middle East ahead of its operation in Venezuela
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Moldovan president seeks economic lifeline from Romania with unification pledge — ex-PM
Former Prime Minister Vlad Filat commented on the opposition’s intention to impeach Sandu on high treason charges
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Trump sees Greenlanders’ reluctance to become part of US as 'their problem'
Thus, Donald Trump commented on Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen’s remark that the island chose Denmark over the US
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Poseidon UUV is pinnacle in underwater drone development — Krylov Research Center
"It's rightly called a 'doomsday' weapon", Valery Polovinkin noted
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Group of Ukrainian troops attempting to hoist flag destroyed near Krasnoarmeysk
The Kiev regime is still making attempts to deploy Ukrainian militants to stage such PR actions with a view to showing the presence of Ukrainian troops in localities liberated by Russian troops, Russia’s Defense Ministry said
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West aware their troops in Ukraine to become Russia’s legitimate target — envoy
Dmitry Polyansky noted that Moscow had repeatedly said it at various levels
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Burevestnik cruise missile processes large stock of data with AI — expert
Burevestnik can fly at both high and low altitudes which makes it invisible, Valery Polovinkin, scientific head of the Krylov State Research Center, said
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Kazakhstan boost oil supplies via Atyrau-Samara route after attacks against CPC
The authority completed the effort on export flows reallocation to mitigate the consequences of the drone attack on the industry and prevent production halt
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Press review: EU mulls Russia oil sanctions as Trump hits Iran trade partners with tariffs
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, January 14th
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Russia developing stratospheric fighter drone called 'Predator'
The drone's design utilized monowing technology, which enhances the aircraft’s flight speed, payload capacity and stealth
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Russia strongly calls on US to release Maduro, his wife — MFA
It also emphasized the need "to create conditions for resolving any existing problems between the United States and Venezuela through dialogue"
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Lavrov, top Namibian diplomat to discuss trade, political dialogue
The parties will also exchange views on international and regional issues of mutual interest
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American IT giant begins testing combat drones in Ukraine — expert
Dmitry Kuzyakin emphasized that Qualcomm possesses the highest expertise in machine vision, mobile computing, communication equipment, and communications organization
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Roszarubezhneft to continue to fulfill its obligations in Venezuela
Roszarubezhneft intends to continue steadily developing its assets together with the Venezuelan side
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Ukraine attacks Belgorod Region with almost 70 UAVs in past day
The regional crisis center reported that a civilian was killed and a driver was injured in a UAV attack on a car
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Tariffs on cooperation with Iran to cause turmoil in US itself — Chinese expert
Zhu Yongbiao said that Washington’s tariff measures could further exacerbate Iran's economic crisis
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Orban says $800 bln Ukraine aid won’t grow on trees, Europeans to foot bill
The Hungarian prime minister confirmed that Hungary will not fund Ukraine and, in doing so, support EU leaders’ aim to continue the conflict there
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Safety of British soldiers in Ukraine cannot be guaranteed — Russian MP
Earlier, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, Chief of the Defense Staff of the British Armed Forces, stated that he would not send troops to Ukraine if the conflict ends unless he was confident of their safety
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Greenland situation going to get harder — Danish PM
It was difficult to withstand the absolutely unacceptable pressure from Washington, Mette Frederiksen said
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NATO should lead process of Greenland joining US — Trump
According to the US leader, if the US does not seize Greenland, then Russia and China will
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Paris not yet working on Putin-Macron contacts — source
A French diplomat still noted that nothing can be ruled out
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Pentagon obtains, secretly tests device that causes Havana syndrome — CNN
Experts continue to study the device and are looking for its connection to dozens of bizarre incidents that the authorities have not been able to explain
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Iranian army more effective today than before June 2025 war with Israel — top brass
Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian army Major General Amir Hatami stressed that the June 2025 combat experience "strengthened the ability of the Iranian armed forces to repel various potential aggressive scenarios"
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Limitations on US, Russian strategic nuclear arms will cease to exist on February 5
The United States seems to be unwilling to accept Russia’s proposal to continue adhering to the treaty's key provisions for another year after it expires in February, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the Vienna-based international organizations Mikhail Ulyanov said
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Over 1,000 Ukrainian troops convicted of killing civilians — top Russian investigator
They were also found guilty of abusing civilians and participating in military activities as mercenaries, Russian Investigative Committee Chairman Alexander Bastrykin said
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Venezuela’s authorized president to send envoy to US for talks — agency
According to the news agency, this envoy will be the chief of mission at Venezuela’s embassy in the UK and a former foreign minister Felix Plasencia
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West’s systems cannot intercept Russia’s Oreshnik warheads — expert
"Currently, there is only one air defense missile system on planet Earth that was originally designed to intercept medium-range ballistic missiles and hypersonic warheads — the S-500 Prometheus," Alexander Mikhailov said
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Trump says ‘too many’ protesters killed in Iran
Commenting on reports about casualties during the protests in Iran, he said that he doesn’t have verified information about this
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Over seven tons of drugs seized in Venezuela since New Year — interior minister
Diosdado Cabello recalled that in 2025 the country’s law enforcement structures took down numerous drug production operations and transit routes going through Venezuela from Colombia and Ecuador
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Top investigator says 445 civilians killed, 553 injured in Kursk Region because of Ukraine
According to the Defense Ministry, Kiev has lost up more than 76,500 servicemen in the hostilities in the Kursk area
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US’ new Iran-related tariffs will force India to review its trade policy — newspaper
Accordint to the report, India will have to balance economics, strategy, and geopolitics to maintain good relations with the United States while protecting its interests
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US military 'likely' to move on Iran in next 24 hours — Reuters
An Israeli official told the agency that US President Donald Trump seems to have decided to carry out the operation, but the scale and timing are still unclear
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Iran calls on UN to urge US, Israel to abandon destabilizing policy against Tehran
Iranian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani stressed that "the United States and the Israeli regime bear direct and undeniable legal responsibility for the resulting loss of innocent civilian lives, particularly among the youth"
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Explosions reported in Ukrainian city of Krivoy Rog
Air raid warnings are currently in effect for the Dnepropetrovsk region
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Iran could see internet services resumed in two weeks — report
Restrictions had been implemented to counter enemy plans, the news agency reported
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Israel follows US lead, announces withdrawal from several international organizations
According to the Israeli foreign ministry, the relevant decision was made by Minister Gideon Saar "after reviews and discussions held following the United States withdrawal from dozens of international organizations"
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Two tankers attacked by drones near CPC terminal — Kazakh Energy Ministry
Nobody was injured among crewmembers, the ministry informed
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Trump threatens to take 'very strong action' against Iran
The US President thus commented on allegations about the Iranian authorities’ plans to execute anti-government protesters
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Third party won’t change nature of Russia-Iran ties — Lavrov
"These relations are based on agreements reached by the presidents of Russia and Iran," the Russian foreign minister said
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Russia’s international reserves set new record increasing to $763 bln — Central Bank
The previous record high of Russia's international reserves of $752.6 bln was reached on December 19
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SpaceX offers free Starlink satellite service in Iran
According to the news agency, information about the free service isn’t public
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Trump says US tariffs on Iran's trading partners took effect
The US leader also reaffirmed that he does not have accurate data on the number of protesters killed in Iran
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Russian troops liberate Komarovka in Sumy Region over past day — top brass
According to the latest figures, Kiev loses 1,310 troops along engagement line in past day
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Iranian freighter in distress in Caspian Sea, all those on board rescued
As a result of timely measures, all 14 people who were on the ship were rescued
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Medvedev advises Trump to 'take' Greenland before it choses to join Russia
In his opinion, if Greenland were captured, Donald Trump would have a new position — acting president of Greenland
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Russian Oreshnik missile exposes US Patriot's weakness vs hypersonic missiles — expert
According to Alexander Stepanov, unbiased Western and Ukrainian sources recorded the warheads’ final velocity at approximately 13,000 km/h
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Explosions reported in southern Ukrainian city of Nikolayev
No other details were available
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All assets of Roszarubezhneft in Venezuela acquired by Russia under market conditions
Roszarubezhneft holds stakes in joint oil and gas enterprises with the Venezuelan side
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Witkoff, Kushner may soon visit Moscow to meet with Putin, Bloomberg reports
According to the agency's sources, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will present the latest drafts of plans for resolving the Ukrainian conflict
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Apple registers its trademark in Russia
Throughout 2025, the company registered only one trademark in Russia - Center Stage
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US seeks to manufacture pretext for military intervention — Iran’s mission to UN
US President Donald Trump’s statement about support for protesters in Iran threatens the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security, Tehran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani said
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Kiev in midst of near-total blackout — media
Supermarkets continue to shut down due to long-lasting power outages
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Iran riots spearheaded by West to create pretext for military invasion — source
"Many of the detainees confessed that they had received money from abroad," the source said
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EU, British ruling elite actively obstruct peace deal on Ukraine — Zakharova
"Even the possibility of peace is viewed by the ruling elites of these countries and bureaucracy as a threat to their fading global dominance," Maria Zakharova said
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South Korean prosecutors ask for death penalty for ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol
Yoon Suk-yeol is charged with organizing a rebellion against the constitutional order by attempting to impose martial law in December 2024
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Kiev is increasing number of NATO EW systems in special military op zone — expert
Vitaly Kiselev added that a number of other UAV operator crews are being formed in the ranks of the Ukrainian armed forces
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West’s hoaxes, attempts to keep dominance: Russian foreign ministry’s statements
Maria Zakharova noted that Russia has carefully documented the hoaxes purported by the West and the Kiev regime, including the Bucha tragedy
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France ready for dialogue with Russia through bilateral, multilateral channels — source
A French diplomatic source stressed that dialogue is always possible
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