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15 Ukrainian border guards taken to Russian hospitals — FSB
Proceeding from the principles of humanism, Russia agreed to host the wounded and did everything possible to render urgent medical aid to them without delay
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Two shells fired from Ukraine hit Russia near Kuibyshevo border checkpoint
People’s militia fighters shell rocket mortar battery in Donetsk region
Russia invites foreign military attaches to visit Russia-Ukraine border in Rostov Region
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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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IN BRIEF: What we know about new prisoner exchange between Russia, Ukraine
Russia has returned 157 of its servicemen from Ukrainian captivity, and 157 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been transferred in return
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Over 100 ultra-right Israeli activists try to break through border with Gaza
According to the Israel Defense Forces, several activists managed to get into the enclave, but they were apprehended by the military
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Army 2023 forum outside Moscow visited by nearly 1.1 million people
Russian and foreign companies displayed more than 28,000 defense and dual-use products
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Russia’s Geoscan to launch mass production of new AI-powered educational drone
Pioneer Mini 2 has a maximum flight time of 11 minutes with a maximum horizontal flight speed of 15 km/h
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All-Russian ‘Engineers Decide' Forum kicks off in Rostov-on-Don
The forum program includes three main tracks: “University Core,” “Product Approach” and “Digitalization in Education”
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Financial savings and venue scandals: 2026 Winter Olympics set to start in Italy
The International Olympic Committee as well as the organizers of this event in Italy thus decided to move away from the practice when the Olympics were hosted by a region in which the entire infrastructure had to be built from scratch
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NATO plans overt military intervention in Ukraine — Russian diplomat
Maria Zakharova noted that forces of the Coalition of the Willing are to be led by Britain and France
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Expulsion of Russian firms from Venezuela, US sanctions after Anchorage: Lavrov statements
The Russian foreign minister added that certain actions by the US do not match its statements about the possibilities for economic cooperation with Russia
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Rostec to unveil anti-drone projectile at Riyadh exhibition
The projectile is designed for firing from small-caliber artillery systems equipped with the 2A42 automatic cannon
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Battlegroup West destroys 46 Ukrainian drone control centers, 5 Starlink stations
The battlegroup’s air defense units shot down 39 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones, battlegroup’s spokesman added
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Progress made: what we know about negotiations on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi
Head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev said that there is progress in the negotiations
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Ukraine was first to attack Russian power facilities — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister noted that Russia never started such actions
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Russia regrets expiration of New START Treaty — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that Moscow views the expiration of the treaty negatively
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Aurus Merlon electric motorcycle available for pre-order — acting Deputy PM
The Aurus Merlon made its public debut at the inauguration of the Russian President
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Zelensky is attempting to stage provocation in Transnistria — expert
It was previously reported that, according to information received by Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, the first group of career military personnel from France and Britain had already arrived in Odessa
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US position on Western Sahara may trigger new spiral of violence in region - ministry
This new position of the United States could dramatically impede UN efforts to promote the Settlement Plan for Western Sahara, the foreign ministry stressed
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Annual inflation in Russia expected to be below 6% in 2025 — Central Bank
"In October-November, the current seasonally adjusted price growth slowed to an average rate of 4.6% in annualized terms from 6.6% in 2025 Q3," the regulator said
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Russia, Brazil in talks on opening direct container line
Cooperation in the marine sphere is developing at this stage, Minister Andrey Nikitin noted
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Knife-wielding man attacks kindergarten in Orenburg Region: what we know
A 25-year-old used a side door to enter the building, wounded a teacher
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Moscow expels German embassy worker as retaliatory measure — Russian MFA
The German diplomatic mission’s head has been handed a note declaring a diplomat at the German embassy in Moscow persona non grata in a tit-for-tat response to a similar move by the German government
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Lavrov slams Financial Times article about security guarantees to Ukraine as nonsense
The next round of talks between the militaries of Russia and Ukraine began on February 4
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Russia, Brazil to expand nuclear partnership in energy, healthcare
The countries gave high assessment to the collective work in various energy sector spheres
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Saudi Arabia creates passports for camels
According to the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, the camel ID will be an officially accredited document containing information about the animal, its breed, and its owner
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US to discuss New START replacement with Russia — White House
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt noted that modernized treaty can last long into the future
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Northrop Grumman launches its last Antares rocket with Russian RD-181 engine
The docking with the ISS is scheduled after 4:30 a.m. EST (11:30 a.m. Moscow time) on August 4
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Russian aviation authority sets up crisis center to return Russians from Turkey
The crisis center will be regularly informing the Russian Transport Ministry about the number of performed flights from Turkey to Russia, the number of transported citizens as well as the number of Russian citizens with issued flight tickets, the statement says
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Lavrov points to inconsistency in Trump’s sanctions policy
The minister noted that in April 2025, after the Russian side established contact with the Trump administration, the "International Emergency Economic Powers Act" originally adopted under former US President Joe Biden was extended for another year
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Russia got burned by Western promises not to expand NATO — Lavrov
The minister said that Russia had created a Russia-NATO Council with Western countries "in an effort to establish a permanent dialogue and increase trust"
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Russia to place its gas on global markets — Putin
Fourteen billion cubic meters of gas are currently carried to Europe by transit at present over the TurkStream pipeline, the president stressed
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Russian troops liberate two communities In Donetsk area, Zaporozhye Region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted roughly 235 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy artillery guns in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Ukraine assistance, Iran situation: Russian, UAE presidents talk current affairs
According to Vladimir Putin, the Russian-Emirati economic partnership is intensively developing on all tracks, and there are a number of significant initiatives in the energy sector
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Trade turnover between Russia, Mongolia up over 17% in 2024 — Putin
The Russian leader expressed hope that the work of the Mongolian delegation within the framework of the forum would be useful, noting that "here live contacts arise with Russian partners and with partners from other countries of the Asia-Pacific region"
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History, God punished Saakashvili, he turned into outcast in own country — Medvedev
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman answered a question whether the Georgian leader should face an international tribunal or a sentence of a Georgian court would be enough
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Court commutes sentence in Spartak fan murder case
Akhmedpasha Aidayev's sentence was reduced by two months, and Bekkhan Ibragimov's - by nine months
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Ukrainian forces destroy 8 of 10 power lines at Zaporozhye NPP in three years — expert
From the very beginning, one of the Kiev regime's main aims was to destroy the Zaporozhye NPP's external power supply infrastructure, Renat Karchaa said
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Donald Trump plans to build office centre in Russia similar to NY Trump Tower
Among the companies is Crocus Group of Russian billionaire Aras Agalarov
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Russia, Brazil to improve communication between their agricultural watchdogs — statement
The parties stressed the importance of "increasing the volume and diversification of mutual trade in agricultural products"
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Epstein files show how West treats children — Russian Foreign Ministry
"The criminal regime in Kiev continues to be demonstratively supported and protected by its direct sponsors, who pay handsomely for all this - the murders of children in the first place," Maria Zakharova said
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Russia’s State Duma to consider ratifying security treaty with Belarus on February 18
According to Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin, the MPs’ objective is to implement the decisions made at the level of the Union State’s heads
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US goes no-contact with Polish speaker over slight against Trump — ambassador
Wlodzimierz Czarzasty refused to support the initiative of the speakers of the House of Representatives of the US Congress and the Israeli Knesset to award the American leader the Nobel Peace Prize
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One civilian killed, nine injured in Ukrainian attack on Belgorod Region — governor
The Ukrainian military, using a kamikaze drone, attacked a bus that was taking employees of an agricultural company home from work
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Russia believes agreement on Ukraine should include Donbass recognition — TASS source
Russia sees the aspect concerning the recognition of Donbass by all countries as crucial, the source said
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s energy infrastructure over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted more than 360 casualties on Ukrainian troops
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Incompatibility of EAEU and EU, respect for Armenia’s choice: statements by Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat noted that Moscow sees Yerevan as an ally and strategic partner
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Security guarantees being floated for Ukraine preclude peace deal — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said that he does not know what will be offered to Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi
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Russian FPV drone operators thwart attempted weapons delivery to Ukrainian positions
Apart from that, the battlegroup’s quadcopter dropped munition on Ukrainian positions near the village of Otradnoye
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Norilsk Nickel reach target production of cobalt — First VP
According to Evgeny Fyodorov, it became possible due to completion of renovation of the cobalt plant at the Kola site
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Russian Army operates around 170 battalion tactical groups — defense chief
These are the forces that are ready for deployment in an hour after an alert signal, Sergey Shoigu pointed out
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Russia’s steel output down 6.9% YOY in May — WSA
Steel production in the country within five months of this year lost 5.2% to 29.2 mln metric tons
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Kremlin spokesman compares EU debates on Russian assets to gang operation
Dmitry Peskov stressed that such actions would not go unanswered
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EAEU must create conditions for joint work among innovators — PM Mishustin
"It is also necessary to ensure the accelerated creation and implementation of innovations," Mikhail Mishustin said
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West’s secret contacts, changing rhetoric, Ukraine’s future: Lavrov's statements
Europe is trying to "prevent and disrupt the negotiations" that are budding between Russia and the United States on a settlement, the Russian foreign minister said
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Russia, Brazil in talks on creating direct shipping lane — deputy premier
Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk emphasized that from the logistical point of view it will be very convenient and fast enough
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Russia bans import of wheat, sweets, vegetables, fruit and beer from Ukraine
The ban is also set on chocolate, ethyl alcohol, fruit juices, caviar, fish and canned fish, bread and bakery, equipment for processing of agricultural products, and certain other goods
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Russian Navy ships deploy to sea for drills as NATO holds massive Baltic maneuvers
The scheduled drills at the Baltic Fleet’s naval practice ranges involve over 20 combat ships and gunboats
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UAE to continue efforts for peaceful settlement of conflict in Ukraine — Foreign Ministry
UAE will continue its efforts aimed at facilitating all initiatives to mitigate its humanitarian consequences, ministry said
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Zelensky suggests next round of trilateral talks could be held in United States
He also said he was waiting for the Ukrainian negotiators to brief him on the talks in Abu Dhabi
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EU Council confirms refusal of Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia to fund Kiev — document
The EU Council clarified that 30 bln euros of the money will be used to finance Ukraine's budget, and 60 bln euros will go to arms purchases
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Second round of Abu Dhabi talks set for Wednesday and Thursday, Kremlin announces
According to Dmitry Peskov, the talks were originally slated for February 1, but the three sides’ timetables needed an extra adjustment
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West must take responsibility for its actions, Lavrov warns
Among unlawful Western moves, Russia's top diplomat mentioned "years of illegal actions, and violations of their own once proclaimed rules of equality, fair competition, presumption of innocence, inviolability of property, freedom of expression, and access to information"
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Russia returns 157 servicemen, three Kursk residents as part of prisoner swap — top brass
The Defense Ministry added that the Kiev regime returned three Russian citizens, residents of the Kursk Region
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Air defense takes down drone heading for Moscow — mayor
First responders are working on site
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Kiev’s attack on Kursk Region failed to divert Russian forces from Donbass — diplomat
"Kiev didn’t make it a secret that they intended this step to improve their own negotiating positions in the future, which Mikhail Podolyak, an adviser to the chief of staff at Zelensky's office, stated on August 8 without any hesitation," Maria Zakharova stressed
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Ukrainian army chief admits commanders’ mistakes and need to deploy reserves
As Alexander Syrsky admitted, "a particularly tense situation has developed in the Avdeyevka and Zaporozhye directions"
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Agricultural products turnover between Russia, UAE about $400 mln in 2025
Grain accounts for the bulk of Russian deliveries, the Russian Agriculture Ministry noted
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Over 1,100 houses remain without heat for third day in row in Kiev
First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denis Shmygal called the situation with Kiev's energy supply critical
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Lavrov warns Armenian speaker of risky rapprochement with West
The Russian Foreign Ministry also said that a frank and substantive exchange of views took place between the officials on topical issues of Russian-Armenian relations
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Ukraine’s military shells Russia’s borderline Kursk Region 16 times over past day
The regional governor says that no casualties were reported in the period
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Dmitriev proposes investigating possible family ties between Tusk, Epstein
The special presidential envoy and Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO responded to Donald Tusk's statements that Jeffrey Epstein was allegedly a Russian spy
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Russia effectively redirects gas supplies to new countries — foreign ministry
Maria Zakharova highlighted that Russia had effectively turned the main vector of gas supplies to new centers of global economic growth
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Arktikugol upgrades port infrastructures on Spitsbergen
"Over the recent year, the Arktikugol Company has carried out a significant amount of work to upgrade the port infrastructures, to make the depth at the berth 13 meters and to commission a ship repair center," the company's CEO Ildar Neverov said
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Russia, Brazil committed to Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin noted the inadmissibility of attempts to use the treaty for achieving political goals not related to disarmament and non-proliferation
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Russia’s Supreme Court bans International Satanism Movement
During the court session, representatives from the oversight agency noted that the movement’s activity aims to undermine the foundation of the constitutional order, promote violence and incite religious hatred
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FACTBOX: Russia’s nuclear power projects abroad
Rosatom ranks first globally by the number of nuclear power plant construction projects abroad, with 41 power units in 11 countries worldwide
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Gerasimov says international security deteriorates as West wants to keep dominating
It is reported that the Russian forces keep the initiative and advance in the whole front despite colossal aid to Kiev from the West
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Zelensky says 55,000 Ukrainian troops killed since start of special military operation
Many more soldiers remain missing in action, Vladimir Zelensky admits
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'Positive progress:' What we know about Abu Dhabi talks on Ukraine
According to Kirill Dmitriev, some progress has been made in the negotiation process on a peace agreement with Ukraine, although warmongers seek to obstruct it
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Bitcoin slumps below $65,000 for first time since October 15, 2024
By 20:20 GMT, the bitcoin accelerated its decline and was trading at $64,221
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Finance Ministry expects Sber dividends of at least 50% from 2023 net profit
Sberbank CEO Herman Gref said at the Eastern Economic Forum in September that the bank had no plans so far within the framework of the new strategy to reduce or increase the dividend distributions level
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Lukoil left Ghasha concession in the UAE in November — mass media
The Russian company transferred its 10% participation interest to ADNOC
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Russian non-resource and non-energy exports to reach $150 bln as of 2025 year-end
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Roman Chekushov added that the plan for 2026 amounted to $155 bln
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First concrete pouring at Paks II NPP is milestone event for nuclear industry — Rosatom
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev noted that the main phase of work at the Paks construction site has now begun
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Russian overland fertilizer exports to Europe gained a third in 2024
The bulk of Russian fertilizers are being delivered to Europe by transit via Belarus
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End of Russia-US nuclear accords: on Feb 5 world left without New START Treaty
The expired agreement between Moscow and Washington came into effect in 2011
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Russia is doing its utmost to ensure negotiations on Ukraine continue — senior legislator
Senator Vladimir Dzhabarov also says that the negotiators for Kiev are showing unwillingness to stop the conflict
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Major regional war brewing as Kurds, others unaccepting of new Syrian government — Lavrov
"This is not just about the Kurds, who, under the former US President Joe Biden administration, nurtured separatist ideas for many years, which is categorically unacceptable for all countries in the region, as it could lead to a major war," the top Russian diplomat emphasized
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Russian cosmonauts completed 176 spacewalks
The Roscosmos State Space Corporation noted that a total of 491 spacewalks have been conducted worldwide
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Putin, Xi discussed negative consequences of New START’s expiration — Kremlin
The two countries' leaders held a video call on Wednesday
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One more Ukrainian drone shot down over Belgorod Region — defense ministry
Kiev attempted attack on facilities in Russia’s territory with the use of a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle was thwarted, it said
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Sber intends to force bankruptcy of Dell’s division in Russia
The Dell subsidiary has been present in Russia since mid-2007
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Olympic torch relay reaches Milan
The opening ceremony of the Games will be held at the San Siro stadium on February 6
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Russia not imposing itself as mediator between Iran, US — Lavrov
The top diplomat confirms Russia's commitment to enforce any agreements between Israel, Iran
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Moscow redeploys troops participating in Crimea drills back to their permanent bases
The drills involved more than 10,000 servicemen and 1,200 units of hardware
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Epstein files, Zelensky follows in Nazi footsteps: Foreign Ministry statements
According to Maria Zakharova, the Kiev regime is engaged in "a most real linguistic genocide" as it persecutes Russian-speaking people
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Press review: Western pressure mounts on Serbia as Denmark strengthens drone defenses
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, October 1st
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Russia’s Baltic Fleet forces practice missile strikes on targets in Gulf of Finland drills
The Bastion coastal defense missile systems' crews conducted solo and salvo electronic missile launches at the simulated enemy’s remote command posts and airfields
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Effect of structural changes in economy to be seen as early as in 2026 — Putin
The country needs to restore economic growth rates, improve the business climate and boost the investing activity with the focus on labor productivity growth, the Russian president noted
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Press review: Trump sees Abu Dhabi talks as important and Pakistan mediates US-Iran
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, February 5th
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Trump promises to defend base on Diego Garcia Island militarily
I retain the right to Militarily secure and reinforce the American presence in Diego Garcia, said american leader
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