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No weapons brought across Russian-Ukrainian border during conflict
Artillery shells and mortar rounds hit a water tower, a duty-free store, a transport examination station and a road near the border
A checkpoint on the Ukrainian-Russian border
© ITAR-TASS/Stanislav Krasilnikov
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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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High-rise Grozny City building attacked by Ukrainian drone — Kadyrov
The head of Chechnya condemned this attack as an attempt to intimidate the republic’s civilian population
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Russia’s Aerospace Forces chief: Turkish F-16 didn't warn Su-24M crew at agreed frequency
The Turkish Air Force’s F-16 fighter on November 24 shot down a Russian Sukhoi Su-24M bomber that Ankara claims violated the country’s airspace on the border with Syria
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International Court of Justice ready to assess Kiev's crimes — Russian Foreign Ministry
The West's hopes of using "legal weapons" against Russia have once again failed, the ministry said
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IMF lowers forecast Eurozone economic growth in 2024 and 2025
The report noted that this year's moderate growth is explained by better-than-expected export performance
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Moscow working on response to potential EU seizure of Russian assets — MFA
According to Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, the EU employs every possible method, up to explicit threats, blackmail and fake news
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US no longer sees Middle East as centerpiece of its foreign policy
According to the administration of US President Donald Trump, tensions among countries in the region have decreased significantly over the past year
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EU, German leaders to turn screws on Belgium over Russian assets — French politician
According to Florian Philippot, Germany realizes that the use of Russian assets will deal a blow to France because two French citizens are the principal shareholders of the Euroclear asset depository
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Russia did not annex Crimea, but extended helping hand to its people — Putin
According to the Russian leader, the residents of Crimea recognized that they had become part of an independent Ukraine following the Soviet Union's collapse
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Ukrainian army conducts punitive operations against civilians — official
Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik said that this situation reflects the real policy pursued by the Kiev authorities today
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Finnish presidency fails to revive Helsinki Accords spirit within OSCE — Russian diplomat
According to the Russian diplomat, all the ideas were about the ways to shrink interstate cooperation
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Leader of Ukraine's unrecognized republic questioned in Russian court
Igor Plotnitsky is being questioned on the case of former Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko currently on trial in Russia
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Russia, India start discussing joint production of Il-114 aircraft
A memorandum on the joint production of the aircraft has already been signed between the Indian state corporation Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation, Sergey Chemezov added
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Advanced Kalashnikov assault rifles accepted for service in Russian troops
Russia’s Defense Ministry has accepted new Kalashnikov AK-12 and AK-15 assault rifles for service
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Russians want Putin's take on special op, economy, social issues at year-end Q&A
According to the PF, by the middle of the day on December 5, more than 100,000 calls and messages with a variety of questions had already been received and processed
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Russian Defense Ministry denies setting up military base in Palmyra
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov commented on AP’s reports saying that Russia’s military are building a new military base in Palmyra
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Phosagro more than doubles fertilizer exports to India in 11 months
Sales volumes to India in the Q3 2025 increased more than 12-fold year-on-year, CEO Alexander Gilgenberg emphasized
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Moscow expects India to ease technical barriers for certain Russian goods — ministry
Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov stressed the importance of achieving parity in the negotiations
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Russian Battlegroup South destroys 36 Ukrainian dugouts, two Starlink stations in past day
The Ukrainian army lost up to 150 servicemen in 24 hours
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Russian Defense Ministry receives no appeals from Bulgaria about violation of flight rules
"We, and not only we, would like to have explanations from Mr. Minister how far away from Bulgaria’s air borders the imaginary zone of NATO airspace lies?" Major General Igor Konashenkov said
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Russia to train Indian specialists to work in polar waters — Transport Ministry
According to the statement, a memorandum signed by Russia’s Transport Ministry and India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways creates the necessary legal basis for the training of qualified personnel
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Russian ambassador to Germany warns of large-scale consequences in case of asset seizure
Sergey Nechayev said there are no "legal mechanisms" for the plans to appropriate the Bank of Russia's assets held in the Belgian Euroclear depository
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Potential visa-free travel, fuel supplies: takeaways from Putin-Modi negotiations
Russia is satisfied with the results of discussions with Indian counterparts in New Delhi, the country’s head of state noted
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Indian foreign ministry spokesman describes Putin’s visit as ‘highly successful’
"A visit to remember!" Randhir Jaiswal said
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European Commission’s plans on asset seizure contradict EU norms — Russian mission
According to the statement, any illegal actions with Russian assets will have long-term negative consequences for the European economy and will entail Russia’s harsh response measures
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More than 20 families separated by conflict in Ukraine to reunite soon — ombudswoman
Tatyana Moskalkova added that the Russian and Ukrainian ombudspersons collaborate on various human rights issues
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Press review: US proposed four-part Ukraine plan as EU eyes expropriating Russian assets
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, December 5th
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Russia, India work together to establish multipolar world — Putin
The Russian President added that Moscow and New Delhi are firmly convinced that this system should rely on the central role of the United Nations
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Switzerland has 15 open cases on mercenarism in Ukraine
Current Swiss law prohibits citizens from becoming mercenaries in the armies of other countries
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Hungary blocks European Commission’s plan for issuing Eurobonds to sponsor Kiev
According to the Politico, Hungary used its right to veto at a meeting of the ambassadors from the 27 EU countries in Brussels where they discussed a potential expropriation of Russian assets
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Euroclear to go bust if Russian asset seizure plan executed — depository head
Valerie Urbain warned that if the plan is approved at the EU summit on December 18-19, Euroclear is "ready to challenge it in court"
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Kallas' claims Europe has made Ukraine stronger sound monstrous — Russian MFA
Maria Zakharova said that from Kaja Kallas's point of view, the fewer people there are in Ukraine, the stronger and richer it is
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Rada’s decision on Russian language shows Kiev wants no peace — Russian MFA
As Maria Zakharova pointed out, the Kiev regime is thus demonstrating "signs of abnormality and madness"
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Source in Ukrainian intelligence calls Rubicon 'tough guys' — Le Parisien
According to a Ukrainian soldier in the drone battalion stationed near Krasnoarmeysk, which was previously liberated by the Russian Armed Forces, Rubicon has good weapons and well-trained operators
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Russia insists on fulfillment of NATO’s promises not to expand NATO eastwards — Putin
The Russian president stressed that multiple waves of NATO’s expansion have taken place, culminating in efforts to include Ukraine in the alliance
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Kremlin aide describes tone of recent Russia-US meeting as constructive, friendly
Yury Ushakov added that Vladimir Putin and Steve Witkoff are on good terms as they had already met six times
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Launch of EAEU-India free trade negotiations to balance trade — Indian Commerce Minister
Piyush Goyal named manufacturing, agriculture, electronics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals among promising areas
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Russia, India launching cooperation on unmanned transport vehicles — ministry
The countries are also discussing the possibility of integrating Russia's national digital transport and logistics platform with India's Unified Logistics Interface Platform
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Russia, India discuss energy supplies, Western sanctions at summit — MFA
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri noted that the Russian side outlined its position regarding measures taken by a number of countries
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Russia to continue conflict if Kiev rejects settlement — Kremlin
According to Dmitry Peskov, Russia's position is clear, and it has not changed since the Alaska summit
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Putin heads to Hungary to discuss economic ties, situation in Ukraine
According to the Kremlin press service, "advancing major joint projects in trade and economic sector and the strengthening of cultural and humanitarian ties" will be top on the agenda
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US-Ukraine talks in Miami conclude — daily
The Ukrainian side at the talks was represented by Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Andrey Gnatov
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Gazprom renews its record for daily gas supplies to China via Power of Siberia
In January-September of 2025, Gazprom increased supplies via the Power of Siberia by more than 27%
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Putin concludes two-day state visit to India
The Russian president held a series of bilateral talks with Indian officials, took part in the Russia-India Business Forum, and laid a wreath at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial
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Russian troops liberate seven communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
In particular, during the week, Battlegroup North units liberated the town of Volchansk in the Kharkov Region through decisive operations
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NATO sees future of European security hanging on Ukraine talks — WP
According to the newspaper, the US stance on Ukraine puts the EU in a difficult position and doesn’t breed trust within the community
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Russian forces capture Ukrainian FPV drone operators near Krasnoarmeysk
According to commander of a Russian assault detachment Vladimir Khodykin, many Ukrainian soldiers were unaware that Krasnoarmeysk had been taken by Russian troops
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Second train with S-400 missile systems arrives in Russia's Kamchatka
The new antiaircraft missile system units will soon replace its predecessor - the S300 missile system
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India to lease submarine from Russia in 2028 — Indian government
"No new agreement has been signed between India and Russia," the government information bureau stated
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Expert speculates that Zelensky's stay in Ireland might be permanent
Zoltan Koskovics also suggested that British intelligence services might stage an assassination attempt targeting him in order to prolong the conflict in Ukraine
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Peace in Ukraine has to destroy system of anti-Russian sanctions — Hungarian PM
Viktor Orban also expressed hope that the European Commission’s plan to phase out Russian oil and gas supplies to Europe by 2028 will never be implemented
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Russia’s National Wealth Fund reaches $175.21 bln as of December 1
As of November 1, the fund amounted to $173.89 bln
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Russia genuinely values friendly relations with India, Putin says
The Russian president pointed out that Soviet specialists had taken an active part in the construction of major industrial, energy and infrastructure facilities in India
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US President Trump says Ukrainian conflict to be settled eventually
Donald Trump emphasized that his administration "is working very hard on it"
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US fears Europe on verge of civilizational collapse — National Security Strategy
The document doubts that some European states would have the appropriate economic and military potential to remain reliable allies of Washington
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EU ambassadorial meeting on expropriation of Russian assets ends with no results — source
The discussion will continue next week
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Ukraine drone attack damages port infrastructure in Temryuk — emergencies center
According to the emergency response center, 32 specialists and eight pieces of equipment have been deployed to extinguish the fire
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Moscow unable to share information on Syrian ex-President Assad’s stay in Russia — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov stressed that he also could not provide any information whether the former leader of Syria held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the past year
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Russian airlines increase passenger traffic between Russia, India by 12% in 10M
Regular flights are operated on four routes with a total frequency of 15 flights per week
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Russia, India to reach trade turnover target 'much earlier' than 2030 — Modi
Negotiations have already started to establish a free trade zone between India and the Eurasian Economic Union, the Indian prime minister said
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Russia and India discussing localization of nuclear fuel production — Rosatom CEO
Likhachev also noted that Rosatom has agreed with India a on memorandum on the construction of new nuclear power units, on expanding the agenda to include low-power units, on engaging Indian partners in the fourth generation, and on localizing a whole range of fuel cycle competencies
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Over 4,000 trucks stuck in traffic jam on major highway in Russia
All in all traffic jams were as long as 191 kilometers, including 135-kilometer long traffic jams in the Tver region and 56-kilometer-long – in the Novgorod region
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Russia says may respond to British sanctions against Main Directorate of General Staff
As Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed, the British can be confident in the inevitability of such measures
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Modi joins Putin’s meeting with Indian President Murmu
After a closed-door meeting, Vladimir Putin and Droupadi Murmu took part in the ceremony of introducing the two countries’ delegations
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Putin, Modi order intensification of negotiations on investment agreement
The leaders commended the intensification of joint work on concluding a free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and the Republic of India
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Putin links RT's ban in some countries to their fear of the truth
The Russian president described RT as the really trustful source of information, targeting a progressive audience
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German parliament turns down two anti-Russian resolutions
A total of 455 lawmakers voted against the first resolution, and 77 supported it
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Russia can receive unlimited number of Indian specialists — first deputy PM
Denis Manturov confirmed that the labor mobility agreement was signed during the Russian-Indian summit in New Delhi
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Tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees in Israel about to be deported — Haaretz daily
As of today, the Israeli government has not decided whether to prolong the protection program and this issue is still under debates
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Nearly 30 light aircraft intercepted by Venezuelan military in 2025 — commander
According to Domingo Hernandez Larez, this was the 28th light plane intercepted this year and the 419th one since 2013
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European diving champion swaps Ukrainian citizenship for Russian
Sofia Lyskun faced discrimination in Ukraine due to her communication with Russian-speaking athletes and coaches
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Population collapse gathering pace in Ukraine — agency
Ukraine’s population, which stood at 42 million before the conflict, has now shrunk below 36 million
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Putin explains what it takes to avoid big mistakes
When asked about the potential establishment of a BRICS currency and other alternative systems of payment aimed at reducing dollar dependence, Vladimir Putin noted that "in this process there's no rush anywhere"
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Russia-India talks held in open, constructive atmosphere — Putin
The Russian leader expressed deep gratitude to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as to all Indian colleagues for their exceptionally warm and cordial welcome
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Kaliningrad-based Avtotor launches assembling new version of KIA Venga
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Lavrov says Savchenko will be headache for Ukraine
The foreign minister considers handing the ex-servicewoman over to Kiev the right decision as Moscow had to bring back its citizens sentenced on terrorism charges in Ukraine
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Moscow not against Kiev taking care of its security, but not at Russia's expense — Putin
The Russian leader recalled that there are general agreements to the effect that the security of one state cannot be guaranteed at the expense of the security of others
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Russia, India plan cooperation on bridge and tunnel construction
Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin discussed the development of land transport and infrastructure with India’s Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Jairam Gadkari
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Russia has increased fertilizer supplies to BRICS states by 16% — association head
India has become the driving force behind the growth of Russian supplies to BRICS countries, Andrey Guryev said
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S-400 gets new features unusual for air defense systems — Almaz-Antey
Modernization potential of the S-400 Triumph air defense system allows it to quickly mitigate emerging threats during the special military operation
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Russia seeks to end war unleashed by West — Putin
The Russian leader pointed out that the West had orchestrated a coup in Ukraine, while Russia had tried for eight years to resolve the issue peacefully
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US lobbies EU countries to block plans to use frozen Russian assets — Bloomberg
The news agency quoted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz as saying there is "no possibility of leaving the money we mobilize to the US"
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Russian ambassador sees attempt to disrupt Ukraine talks in Amesbury poisoning report
Andrey Kelin suggested to see who this story played into the hands of
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Russia’s economy is in phase of declining inflation — Novak
Russian Deputy Prime Minister said the national economy showed its resilience and ability to move forward
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Europe warns Kiev against making deal with Moscow without US security guarantees — WSJ
The message was delivered during a telephone call on December 1 between Vladimir Zelensky and European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the newspaper said
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NATO destroys all relations with Russia — MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the bloc's plans to dissolve the Russia-NATO Council do not really matter
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About 20 Indian banks open special rupee accounts for trade with Russia — Indian MFA
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri noted that the talks between the two countries’ leaders focused on economic issues, including trade
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Elephant, giraffe and wildcats found among Muscovites’ house pets
The responsible pet ownership bill was submitted to the State Duma in the autumn of 2010
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Putin meets with Indian president in New Delhi
Earlier, the Russian leader held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Sentence on Navalny brothers to be passed on Dec 30 instead of Jan 15 — lawyer
Alexey Navalny and his brother Oleg Navalny are accused of a massive fraud in a conspiracy with office abuse and of money laundering
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FIFA awards in first-ever Peace Prize to Trump
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States
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Putin participates in launch of RT India TV channel
The channel will operate from a studio complex in New Delhi and cover key aspects of Russian-Indian relations, as well as the central role of India and Russia in a multipolar world
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Washington hopes for 'good news' on Ukrainian conflict settlement in few weeks — JD Vance
US Vice President JD Vance stated that the US administration has made "a lot of progress"
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Russia plans to increase arms supplies to India in 2026 — official
According to FSMTC Director Dmitry Shugayev, the issues of logistics and supply of components for joint projects, including servicing of previously delivered equipment, have been resolved
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Russian troops destroy US-made Abrams tank, Bradley IFV near Avdeyevka, says DPR
The strikes both destroyed Abrams and Bradley armored combat vehicles and killed and wounded their crews as indicated by data recorders, Igor Kimakovsky noted
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Russian troops dislodge larger part of Ukrainian battlegroup from Rodinskoye, says DPR
Pockets of resistance remain and Russian assault teams are suppressing them with the support of UAV operators, adviser to the DPR head Igor Kimakovsky said
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EU, G7 to completely ban transportation of Russian oil on Western ships — Reuters
Representatives of the US and UK are actively promoting this idea at G7 technical meetings, sources told the agency
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Gambian-flagged tanker in distress off coast of Bulgaria after marine drone attack
According to the Maritime Administration of Bulgaria, in whose waters the tanker is anchored, the crew requested evacuation
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Two to three dozen minesweepers for Russian Navy to be built in St. Petersburg
Project 12700 Alexandrit seagoing minesweepers' displacement is 890 tons, speed is 16.5 knots, and crew is 44 navy men
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Investors implement Arctic projects worth $11 billion — ministry
More than 1,000 investment projects in the Russian Arctic enjoy state support mechanisms
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Russia to become India’s largest supplier of fertilizers by year-end — association head
Andrey Guryev said that Russian companies have increased their fertilizer supplies to India fourfold since 2021, and by 40% in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period last year
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