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Russia ready to help Palestine, Israel reach reconciliation — MP
On July 21, Palestinian radicals from Gaza delivered air strikes on Tel Aviv, the Israeli army’s press service says
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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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Kazakhstan plans to increase coal production to 128.9 mln tons in 2026
"In 2025, coal production amounted to around 115.9 mln tons, up by 7% compared to 2024," Yerlan Akkenzhenov said
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Russia’s Battlegroup West destroys 51 Ukrainian drone control centers over past day
Fighters of Russia’s Battlegroup West also destroyed two satellite communication stations, an ATV, 32 ground robotic systems, and two enemy field ammunition depots
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Global coal demand hits record level in 2024 — IEA
As in previous years, China is the main coal consumer, the International Energy Agency said, adding that coal demand in China is expected to grow by 1% in 2024 to reach 4.9 Bt
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Trade between Russia and Egypt grows and diversifies — Putin
Vladimir Putin noted that Russian and Egyptian authorities remain in contact
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Torched ship in China flying Liberian flag
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a prompt investigation into the cause of the fire
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Visa, Mastercard cards effectively absent from Russian market
Dmitry Dubynin added that such cards are subject to physical wear and tear, their chips’ security certificates eventually expire, and all of this requires the NSPK to implement additional technical solutions to ensure they continue to function properly
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Global markets are far broader than Latvia alone — Kremlin on Riga's grain decision
Dmitry Peskov added that alternative destinations always exist
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Call to demolish memorial to Soviet soldiers in Riga unacceptable
The collection of signatures for the demolition of the memorial to Soviet soldiers had already been started in the internet
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Russian Baltic Fleet’s training ship Perekop arrives at Cambodia’s Sihanoukville port
During an official welcoming ceremony at the pier, the Perekop was greeted by representatives of the Royal Cambodian Navy and Russian Ambassador to Cambodia Anatoly Borovik
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12 die, 8 more injured in road accident involving three vehicles in Arkhangelsk Region
According to preliminary data, while overtaking a car, the minibus rammed the timber truck travelling in the opposite directio
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EAEU, Mercosur to discuss free trade agreement
The trade turnover between member-states of the EAEU and Mercosur surged by 8% in January-September period of 2018
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FACTBOX: BRICS association profile
This year, India is hosting the BRICS summit for the fourth time
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BRICS business rules not imposed by 'Golden Billion' — Putin
The Russian leader stressed that BRICS is shaping a new, sustainable platform for global growth
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Europe’s 5th-generation fighter jet to get stealth missiles — source
The European 5th-generatiomn NGF fighter was unveiled at the Le Bourget air show on Monday
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Air defenses down 777 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight
Russian forces struck Ukrainian defense industry sites, logistics hubs and data centers overnight, as well as port infrastructure and vessels carrying military cargo, the Defense Ministry reported
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Defense Ministry reports destruction of 96 UAVs over Russian regions
The department emphasized that most of the drones were eliminated over the Moscow Region
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Russia deploys Black Kite drones to special military operation zone
According to the manufacturer, the drones, equipped with an autonomous navigation system, can deliver cargo to a designated point and return to base, even if communication, telemetry, or GPS are unavailable
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Annual inflation in Russia totals 6.29% from September 1 to 7 — ministry
Prices changed by 0.05% during the week of September, the Economic Development Ministry reported
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Russia's foreign trade surplus up to $13.5 bln in July — Central Bank
Compared to June 2026, the country’s foreign trade surplus grew by $1.276 bln
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Russia’s Su-57 fighter proving superiority over foreign systems every day — UAC head
Vadim Badekha said the Su-57 proves it on a daily basis
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North Korea launches projectile toward Sea of Japan — media
Yonhap reported the launch, citing the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Republic of Korea
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Russian forces step up pressure on Ukrainian troops by liberating Zarubinka — expert
Andrey Marochko said that Russian troops had tightened the encirclement in the Volchansk direction
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Trade between Russia, South Africa at good level — Putin
The Russian president held a meeting with South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in India
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Houthis say they have shot down nine Saudi warplanes since September 3
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saria said that hundreds of Saudi soldiers "have been killed, wounded or taken prisoner" in the course of the operation on Yemen’s western coast
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Northern Fleet is testing submarines' weapons at great depths in Barents, Norwegian seas
The exercise will last for several days
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US Federal Reserve System keeps base interest rate at 0-0.25%
The Federal Open Market Committee expects to maintain this target range until it is confident that the economy has weathered recent events and is on track to achieve its maximum employment and price stability goals
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False mobilization claims put society on edge ahead of Russian elections — GFCN chief
Vladimir Tabak added that "even the Russian president addressed the subject because the information had indeed spread very widely"
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Russia thankful to South Africa for supporting Moscow’s initiatives in UN — Putin
The Russian president acknowledged that both states' approaches to the key international and regional problems have much in common
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Belarusian president criticizes Baltics over grain tariffs
Latvia’s plans to impose 300% tariffs on Belarusian and Russian grain came up during Lukashenko’s meeting with journalists on Friday
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Russia developing radar for detecting hypersonic targets
The radar system’s technical characteristics will surpass the capabilities of the operational Nebo-M radar by the range of detecting various types of aircraft, including hypersonic targets
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Ukraine’s attempt to break out of encirclement disrupted: enemy losses
Battlegroup North units have taken control of Zarubinka and Goptovka in the Kharkov region
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BRICS ready for mutually beneficial cooperation with the whole world — Putin
The Russian president expressed confidence that BRICS Business Forum would serve as a mechanism to "give fresh impetus to the development of trade and economic ties"
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European Commission ready to return to issue of seizing Russian assets — economy head
The EU and G7 countries have frozen about 300 billion euros in Russian assets
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Price of Brent oil exceeds $69 per barrel on London’s ICE first since September 3
As of 6:44 p.m. Moscow time the Brent price was up by 1.84% at $69.04 per barrel
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Currencies in over half of African nations weaken sharply amid Iran conflict
The situation is further complicated by disruptions in energy supplies from the Persian Gulf and key agricultural commodities such as ammonia and urea during the critical March-May planting season
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FACTBOX: Russian strikes hit logistics hubs, data centers, port infrastructure
According to the Defense Ministry, Russian forces struck the B-Mobile data cente
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Iran, Gulf countries to discuss navigation in Strait of Hormuz — Iranian Foreign Ministry
Spokesman Esmail Baghaei welcomed the upcoming ministerial meeting as an important event and expressed hope that it will pave the way for strengthening mutual understanding between the countries of the region
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Time to check entire Belarusian army, including mobilization — Lukashenko
The Belarusian president explained that an artillery brigade is currently being inspected on his orders, following previous inspections of tank and mechanized infantry units
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Russia views Egypt as reliable ally in region — Putin
The Russian president said he is glad to see Egypt, a reliable friend in the region, growing stronger
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Russia concerned over escalation in Yemen — Foreign Ministry
The Russian side expressed concern over the sharp degradation of the military and political situation
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Closure of Bab el-Mandeb Strait threatens Saudi oil shipments to Asia — expert
Ziyad al-Hashemi explained that "a halt in these shipments could trigger turmoil in the oil market and drive up prices, particularly on the spot market"
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Putin calls for 'business diplomacy' within BRICS
The Russian president called it a common task of the grouping's participants to realize BRICS' potential
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Rostec develops Zhnets anti-drone system, designed to remain effective over time
It integrates any detection and suppression systems into a single system, Rostec stated
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Europeans overpay for gas due to stupidity of EU bureaucrats — Dmitriev
The Russian Presidential Special Representative said that gas prices in the EU will continue to rise
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BRICS Bank contributes to development of organization — Putin
The Russian president said that the bank is acting energetically
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OPEC+ states re-affirm decision on start of output increase in April
The gradual withdrawal from voluntary output cuts is planned from April 2025 to September 2026
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Central Bank chief says no intention to keep rate at level economy cannot bear for long
Elvira Nabiullina said the Bank of Russia will ease its monetary policy and lower the key rate within the framework of its inflation-targeting policy
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Ties between Russia and South Africa developing successfully — Putin
The Russian leader noted that September 5 marked the 20th anniversary of the countries’ fundamental bilateral document, the Treaty on Friendship and Partnership between Russia and South Africa
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Putin vows TU-160 contract will keep Kazan aircraft plant’s wheels turning through 2027
Putin also added that Russia's aircraft manufacturing continues to develop
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Official launch of 5G communication in Russia: what is known
All users of Android-based devices will gain access to fifth-generation networks in the near future, while access to 5G for iPhone owners will depend on a decision by Apple, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media
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Seligdar’s gold reserves to increase by more than 32 tonnes in 2025
According to the company’s president Alexander Khrush, Khvoinoye and Ryabinovoye area deposits will each add approximately 16 tonnes to reserves as a result of geological exploration
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Major Russian-Egyptian projects on track despite any challenges — Putin
The Russian leader held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in India
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Trade between Russia and Malaysia grew by 12.9% in 2025 — Putin
The Russian president noted that it is a good pace
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Several Ukrainian troop groups eliminated while attempting to break out of Volchansk trap
The Russian defense sources said the enemy's attempts to break out of the encirclement were unsuccessful
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Confiscating Russian assets not on EU leadership’s agenda — European Commission
Spokeswoman Paula Pinho said the EU intends to address commitments on the timely disbursement of the EC loan at first
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IN BRIEF: Key statements by Bank of Russia’s Governor Elvira Nabiullina
Elvira Nabiullina said the acceleration of price growth during the summer months was driven primarily by the fuel market situation
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Putin could speak on Ukraine at news conference after Belarus talks on Thursday — Kremlin
The Russian president is scheduled to take questions jointly with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko
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Sony seeks to register Xperia, Walkman, Bravia brand logos in Russia
The Sony applications are associated with the Walkman, Bravia and Xperia brands
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At least 250 drones destroyed over Russian territory since morning
Theu were intercepted over the regions of Arkhangelsk, Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kaluga, Kirov, Kursk, Krasnodar, Oryol, Ryazan, Samara, Saratov, Tver, Tula, Ulyanovsk, the Moscow Region, the Republic of Crimea and the waters of the Black and Azov seas
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Russia has no need for mobilization — Medvedev
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council said that provocations are intended solely to worry the population
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Lithuania to cease existing should military conflict begin — Medvedev
The Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council said that "no other countries will fight for them"
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Belarusian leader confirms his readiness to discuss various areas of cooperation with US
Alexander Lukashenko emphasized that Belarus is open for the dialogue
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Ruined sports careers: ISU denies neutral status for Russia’s Valieva, Kondratyuk
TASS has compiled the key facts surrounding the International Skating Union’s decisions regarding Russian figure skaters
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Russia’s international reserves up $13 bln in one week to $774 bln — Central Bank
As of August 21, the country’s reserves totaled $761.2 bln
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IAEA chief fears wider nuclear proliferation would inevitably lead to weapons use
According to Rafael Grossi, the growing number of conflicts, weakening security guarantees and shifting military and political dynamics are already prompting some countries to reconsider their decision to forgo nuclear weapons
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Saudi Arabian airstrikes target Mokha International Airport in Yemen — agency
It was previously reported that Houthi units had taken control of the Red Sea coastal city of Mokha
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Oil prices could reach $120 amid escalation in Middle East waters — Bloomberg
If oil exports from the region return to normal, prices could fall to $80 per barrel, Daan Struyven, co-head of global commodities research at the bank, said
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Japan should not tell Russia which monuments to erect — Kremlin aide
Vladimir Medinsky said the lessons of history should be remembered
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Merz currently 'step away from agony,' which makes him sting AfD — Russian legislator
Leonid Slutsky noted that Friedrich Merz found himself in this situation because of his own short-sightedness and "pursuit of a Russophobic policy to the detriment of the national interests of Germans"
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Dynamic domestic markets, rapid urbanization drive BRICS success — Putin
The Russian president stressed that national companies are increasingly making their mark as global players
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Russia, Serbia sign economic cooperation program
The Russian delegation was headed by Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov
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Epstein case reveals real face of Western elites seeking to rule world — Lavrov
"It is unnecessary to explain to any normal person that this is pure Satanism and is beyond human comprehension," the Russian Foreign Minister added
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US envoys leave Kiev in shock over Zelensky entourage’s behavior — lawmaker
Anna Skorokhod recalled that David Arakhamia, the head of the parliamentary faction of the ruling Servant of the People party, was wearing a "Kiev regime" T-shirt while speaking with the US envoys
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Russian innovations rely on domestic solutions, BRICS developments — Putin
The Russian president stressed that it is possible to set ambitious goals even amidst severe external restrictions
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European economy threatened by decline of region’s carmakers — FT
The newspaper quoted Francisco Riberas, chair and founder of Gestamp, who said that the automotive industry is the anchor for many other industries
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Russian stock indices decline as main trading session closes on Friday
The MOEX Index hit a monthly high just above the 2,320-point mark but then fell rapidly
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Putin enjoys strong support among Russian people — poll
A total of 51.5% expressed approval of how the Russian government is managing the country, while 52% approved of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s performance
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Russian gas supplies to Iran to start in several months — envoy to Russia
The first stage will start "in a few months, but the second and third will require infrastructure," Kazem Jalali said
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Putin is popular among BRICS business circles sharing his views — Kremlin
The Russian president was greeted with thunderous applause at the group's Business Forum
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Russian artillery destroys encircled Ukrainian troops’ UAV control posts in Kharkov Region
The Russian Defense Ministry said that all attempts by the enemy to break through the encirclement had been thwarted
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IN BRIEF: What is known about Bank of Russia's decision to keep key rate at 14% per annum
The ruble was down during trading on the Moscow Exchange, almost flat following the Central Bank’s decision on the key interest rate, according to trading data
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Iran war may end after or even before midterms, Trump says
The US leader thinks the conflict is going to end right after the midterms
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Russia to slightly cut oil output this year, exports remain stable — deputy PM Novak
Alexander Novak emphasized that the decline in Russian oil production is a temporary trend, and an increase is expected as refineries resume operations
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Russia testing weapons based on 'new physical principles'
The "new physical principles" is a term coined to emphasize that destructive factors of a weapon are based on processes and phenomena that have not been used for military purposes before
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Data farmers taking advantage of Russia's fuel crisis — GFCN
Fake gas station maps have appeared online to farm data from Russian citizens, president of the Global Fact-Checking Network said
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BRICS achievements and West’s attempts to regain leadership: Putin’s statements
The Russian leader noted that strong and reliable business ties within BRICS form the basis of international relations, making them more resilient
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Results of US envoys’ visits and EU speculations: Putin-Trump phone call
The phone call lasted for exactly one hour and was constructive and candid, Vladimir Putin’s aide Yury Ushakov said
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Germany's AfD party floats idea to hold trilateral business forum with US — RDIF CEO
Kirill Dmitriev pointed out that The Alternative for Germany advocates energy interaction between Russia, Germany and Europe
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Council for joint economic operations on Southern Kuril Islands set up in Japan
The Southern Kuril range consists of the islands of Kunashir, Iturup and Shikotan and the Habomai archipelago
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Russia takes Egypt's position into account when shaping Middle East policy — Putin
The Russian president emphasized that the meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, is highly relevant
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Putin holds talks with Malaysian PM on BRICS summit sidelines
Anwar Ibrahim and the Russian leader converse regularly
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India-Russia economic partnership continues to gain momentum — Modi
The Indian prime minister said that, together with Russian President Vladimir Putin, he visited the Innoprom international industrial exhibition in New Delhi
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Over 170 thousand participate in Uraza Bayram celebration in Moscow
About 3,000 police and interior military provided security
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US introduces sanctions against Russian company
Sanctions were introduced in accordance with Sanctions Regulations related to nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction
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Russian forces carry out one massive, six group strikes over past week
Russian air defenses intercept 5,673 Ukrainian UAVs in past week
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Buran space shuttle marks 30th flight anniversary
Back in November 1988, the spacecraft took off for the first time
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Serbian president states plans to resign in late September
Aleksandar Vucic said that he will spend the final month of the campaign as a private citizen
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'Dragons are back, but snakes persist,' MI5 chief warns of threats to UK
Ken McCallum said "the terrorist threat now sits alongside strategic national security threats posed by capable States"
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European troops deployment to Ukraine will mean war with Russia, Putin warns
According to the Russian president, this idea was publicly voiced recently
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Iran has US Dive-LD underwater drone in hand, can reverse-engineer it
As the experts pointed out, Washington had not previously treated Iran’s seizure of US-made drones with such nonchalance
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