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President signs law obliging home storage of data on Russian citizens
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Health Ministry says 20 injured in partial collapse of apartment building in Urals
The condition of those injured in the collapse is assessed as stable and serious
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Russian troops advancing in all frontline areas in Donbass region, says DPR head
Russian troops are making a major advance in the Kurakhovo area, Denis Pushilin said
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Syrian military to be trained to use Russian S-300 systems within three months
The defense minister said that Russia has supplied Syria with 49 equipment pieces as part of the S-300 delivery
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Press review: Russia, Belarus finalize security deal as China readies for Trump’s new term
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, November 11th
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Russian troops push forward in Kharkov Region post-liberation of Kolesnikovka — official
Russian army continues to advance towards Oskol, smoothing out the front line along the river and towards the settlements of Glushkovka and Borovaya
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Arab League, OIC countries condemn Israel's ‘deliberate attacks’ on UN forces in Lebanon
Member states called for immediate humanitarian aid to the government of the country
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Israeli foreign minister says preparations underway for annexing some West Bank areas
"2025 should be the year of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria," Bezalel Smotrich said
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Israel's new foreign minister against recognizing Palestinian state
"The creation of a Palestinian state today is the creation of a Hamas state," Gideon Saar said at his first press conference since taking office
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US plans to remove 'arrogant' Zelensky and stage 2025 elections in Ukraine — SVR
"At the initial stage, it is planned to encourage entities within the Ukrainian civil society under their control, through US 'democratization' foundations and think tanks, to come up with a corresponding initiative," the statement reads
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Russian traitor Kuzminov dead, buried in Spain — CBS
On February 19, the media confirmed, citing sources close to the investigation, that Maxim Kuzminov had died in Villajoyosa, a Spanish seaside town with a large contingent of Russians and Ukrainians living there
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Italian producer announces two collaborative projects with Russia
An attempt at cultural isolation of Russia has not borne fruit, Paolo Maria Spina said
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Russia destroys virtually all Ukrainian military equipment near Chasov Yar in DPR — expert
Colonel Vitaly Kiselyov added that Russian airborne regiments near Chasov Yar are successfully carrying out combat operations with the support of volunteer units
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Zakharova blasts self-proclaimed liar Seppelt for fabricating Usmanov story
Commenting on Seppelt's confession, Maria Zakharova recalled that the German journalist has been "clinging to the lone issue" of doping abuse in sports since 1997
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Russia for the first time displays Su-57 jet at China show
Su-57 multirole fifth-generation fighter jet was designed to destroy all air, ground, and water surface targets, monitor the airspace at major distances from deployment bases, make adversary headquarters, command posts and control systems inoperative
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Activity of terror groups, radicals intensifies in Syria — Russian envoy
"All this raises alarm because there are forces seeking to destabilize the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic," Alexander Lavrentyev stressed
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Russian advances, Ukrainian losses: situation in Kursk Region
Units of Russia’s Battlegroup North have continued their offensive, defeating Ukrainian formations near several settlements in the Kursk Region
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Russia signs documents on military cooperation with 33 African countries — advisor
Anton Kobyakov also noted that delegations from 54 countries and 45 African ministers are taking part in the first Russia-Africa ministerial conference
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Belarus officially becomes BRICS partner state — Foreign Ministry
According to the ministry, the status of a partner country entitles Belarus, among other things, to participate in special sessions of BRICS summits and meetings of BRICS foreign ministers on a permanent basis
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Russian pipe gas supplies to China to be above contractual commitments in 2024 — Gazprom
Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller and Vice President of CNPC Huang Yongzhang had a working meeting, where supplies of Russian gas were discussed, the Russian gas holding said
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Ukrainian lawmaker Bezuglaya calls out ‘catastrophic situation’ in country’s army
Maryana Bezuglaya accused Commander-in-Chief Alexander Syrsky for his alleged failure of the military operation in Russia’s borderline Kursk area and the complicated situation in the southern directions of the frontline
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Russia's Black Sea Fleet combat-ready to counter threats — presidential aide
Nikolay Patrushev noted that despite Kiev's aggressive actions in the region, coordinated by NATO specialists, there is nothing that might look like "defeat" of Russia's fleet in the Black Sea
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No ceasefire in Lebanon until Israel achieves its goals, new defense minister says
There will be no ceasefire and no respite, the Israeli Defense Ministry’s press office said
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Senior TASS executive says Global South should have access to credible news
According to Mikhail Gusman, news media across the Global South should develop common mechanisms to combat disinformation
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Japan's government resigns ahead of regular prime ministerial election
Divisions within the opposition are still expected to secure Shigeru Ishiba’s election as prime minister and allow him to form a minority governmen
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Russia and China set to explore new opportunities in trade — Russian senator
Russian Federation Council Deputy Chairman Nikolay Zhuravlyov noted that trade and economic relations between China and Russia "are developing at a rapid pace"
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Modi, Manturov discuss strengthening cooperation in trade, energy
"Prime Minister Modi welcomed the sustained and joint efforts being made by the teams in both sides for the implementation of the decisions taken during his recent visits and meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin to further strengthen India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership," the press release reads
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UAC delivers Su-57, Su-35S fighter jets
"Other batches of Su-57 fifth-generation and Su-35S multirole fighter jets of generation 4++ will be delivered by the end of the year," CEO Vadim Badekha added
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Russian forces steadily advance on Boguslav direction — Belousov
The Russian Defense Minister congratulated the command and the personnel of the 153rd Armored Regiment with the liberation of the settlement of Kolesnikovka
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Japan prohibits Russian bodybuilders to compete in world championship under national flag
It will take place in Tokyo between December 16 and 19
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Arab League, OIC to seek suspending Israel’s UN membership — report
The document also contains a demand to the UN Security Council to compel Israel to "stop its aggressive policy"
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No indications from Scholz on readiness to talk with Putin, says Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov also recalled Putin's remark that Scholz, as well as French President Emmanuel Macron, had gone out of touch and shown their unwillingness to communicate
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Russia initiates creation of Eurasian multipolarity charter — top Russian diplomat
"This is a strategic document that will encompass all the proposals put forward during the discussions at the Minsk Conference and other forums," Sergey Lavrov stressed
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Russia’s latest TOS-3 flamethrower to have firepower exceeding effect of several air bombs
According to reports, the TOS-3 will feature an increased striking range
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Over 2,600 people cross into Syria from Lebanon in past day — Russian military
"Over the past day, as many as 2,614 people crossed Syria’s border from Lebanon via the checkpoints of Al-Arida, Al-Jawasiyeh, Al-Dabousiyah, Jisr Qamar, and Jdaidet Yabous," Oleg Ignasyuk said
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Russian troops advance to Ukrainian army’s supply route near Selidovo in Donbass area
The road is also the basic route to Krasnoarmeisk with a distance of no more 6 km in that road section, the source noted
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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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FSB stops Ukrainian attempt to hijack Russian military helicopter
Ukrainian military intelligence agents attempted to recruit a Russian military pilot to hijack the aircraft to Ukraine, the security service reported
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Trump vows to sit down with Russia, Ukraine at negotiating table on first day in office
Donald Trump defeated Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in the November 5 election
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Relations with Russia to improve for mutual benefit, says Finnish President Stubb
The Ilta-Sanomat daily pointed out that Alexander Stubb had been in the presidential office for eight months already, but never managed to hold any talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Russian servicemen raise flag in Makarovka — official
It is located in the Vremya direction, slightly north of Staromayorskoye and Urozhaynoye
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Biden to try to persuade Trump to sustain assistance to Ukraine — advisor
Jake Sullivan also pointed out that Biden had promised Ukraine that the US administration "will have sent the full amount of resources and aid to Ukraine the Congress has authorized" by January 20
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US-led coalition aircraft violate Syrian airspace 12 times in past day
Three pairs of the coalition’s F-15 fighter jets (two times each) violated Syria’s airspace in the al-Tanf area
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Ukrainians play 'radio games' with Russian recon to spread disinfo on attacks — LPR expert
It is reported that Ukrainian fighters have recently been sending false signals about an impending offensive or strikes allegedly being planned on unconfirmed targets
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Russia taking additional security measures in Baltics — official
According to Nikolay Patrushev, the US and its allies in Europe have decided to militarize the Baltic Sea
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Russia accounts for a quarter of France’s Leroy Merlin profits in 2023
According to the news agency, net profits from operations in Russia stood at 287.4 mln euro, which a quarter of total profits of the Adeo Group in 2023
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Trump, Putin speak over phone — newspaper
Neither Washington not Moscow have officially confirmed this information
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Serbia Trump's strongest supporter in Europe during presidential race — president
Aleksandar Vucic expressed desire to further develop relations across all areas of public life
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Russia insists on inadmissibility of justifying Nazi ideology by freedom of speech
"We call on states to strictly obey Article 4 of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, which envisages a legislative ban on such manifestations," Grigory Lukyantsev said
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Participants in Russia-Africa conference content with strategic partnership ties — MFA
The first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum was held from November 9-10 in the Sirius Federal Territory
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Europe on the verge of sweeping changes — Hungary’s Foreign Minister
"It is obvious that the European strategy [in respect of Ukraine], which has clearly failed, cannot be continued," Peter Szijjarto said
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Russian project to build moon orbiter estimated at over $33.5 million
The orbiter is to be manufactured until February 29, 2020
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Ukraine offers up to 750,000 dollars to Russian pilot for hijacking helicopter — TV
The correspondent also reported that the Ukrainian intelligence officer obtained the phone number of the pilot's wife and persuaded her to leave Russia before the helicopter was hijacked
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Kremlin spokesman denies media reports of phone call between Putin, Trump
Dmitry Peskov described the Washington Post and Reuters reports about the alleged telephone conversation as "the most remarkable example of the quality of the information that is published nowadays, sometimes even by quite respected outlets"
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Ukrainian army to retreat near Krasnoarmeysk in coming weeks — expert
Colonel Vitaly Kiselev explained that on the flat terrain in this area the Ukrainian army would be unable to hold on for long and will be forced to retreat
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Russian forces advancing in seven directions in Avdeyevka area, expert says
According to Colonel Vitaly Kiselyov, the advance in the Avdeyevka area makes it possible for Russian forces to move towards the city of Zaporozhye
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What we know about massive Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions
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Ukraine admits to mismanagement of military personnel
Maria Berlinskaya recounted how Ukraine’s army received tens of thousands of people, including "the smartest managers, the smartest economists, and very good businessmen, for free"
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Accession to BRICS to help Indonesia reinforce its national identity — news agency
BRICS should serve as a "an impetus to strengthen the spirit of economic nationalism" for Jakarta, the article says
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Scholz 'honored' by Musk's 'Olaf buffoon' statement
German Chancellor added, that he 'don't comment on tech billionaires'
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North Korea ratifies treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia
The leader of North Korea Kim Jon Un signed the corresponding decree on November 11
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Ukraine may become 'first victim' of Trump’s second term, British expert predicts
According to Timothy Garton Ash, many in Europe realize that it should shoulder more responsibility for its own defense
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Putin says once invited ex-German Chancellor Schroeder to banya and it burnt to ground
Because of this, the Russian President reminds, he never invites his foreign colleagues to Russian traditional steam house any more
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Bitcoin price reaches all-time high, surpassing $88,000
As of 00:49 Moscow time, the price of Bitcoin has decreased slightly and reached $87,730
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German journalist admits his charges against FIE president were false
In August 2024, the nationwide German TV channel ARD published two articles and a video report on fencing competitions at the Paris Olympics in which Hans-Joachim Seppelt accused Alisher Usmanov, of setting up a system of bribing judges in this sport
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Bitcoin price hits all-time high, exceeding $89,000
As of 03:07 Moscow time, the price of bitcoin fell and reached $88,200
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Russian presidential aide warns of possible new sabotage attempts by US, UK
On September 27, 2022, Nord Stream AG reported "unprecedented damage" on three strings of the offshore gas pipelines of the Nord Stream system
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Russian troops liberate Kolesnikovka community in Kharkov area over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 530 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy ammunition depots in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Chancellor Scholz ready to hold talks with Putin soon, but only if partners agree
It involves many contacts and negotiations with many people, he said
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Gas withdrawal from European UGS facilities almost ten times higher than pumping
Total LNG supplies from terminals to Europe’s gas transport system in August hit the lowest level since October 2021, though they returned to growth in the fall, reaching 8.8 bln cubic meters in October, 11% higher than in September
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Trade balance between Russia, India to improve through national currency settlements — MFA
As Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar noted, the signing of a bilateral agreement between the customs authorities of the two countries in May 2024 on Authorized Economic Operators has had a big impact on smoothening the ease of doing trade
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Ukrainian military intelligence chief acknowledges large-scale losses among Kiev’s troops
Kirill Budanov pointed out that it would be untruthful to say that it was easy to handle troop losses
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Russian delegation discusses biosecurity cooperation with African countries
The sides exchanged views on threats to biosecurity at the regional and international levels
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Iran successfully used Russian-made radar to track US F-35 jets — designer
The Rezonans-NE radar has been on round-the-clock combat duty in Iran for several years, according to the deputy CEO of the research center Rezonans
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Turkey's F-16 fighter downs Armenia's Su-25 from Azerbaijani territory — Yerevan
According to official Yerevan, the pilot of the shot down aircraft died
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54 countries vote against resolution on combating ne-Nazism
116 countries, including Azerbaijan, Algeria, Armenia, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Cuba, Serbia, and Syria, supported the document
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Russian aircraft destroy Ukraine’s Buk missile system - Defense Ministry
According to the ministry, the targets were destroyed by air-to-surface missiles
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Drives on ice, water. How unique Burlak snow-swamp vehicles are made
Certain factors point to an increase in interest in the vehicle, the company's commercial director said
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Bitcoin sets fourth record over day
The cryptocurrency therefore set the fourth price record over the day
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Russia expands production of VK-2500 helicopter engines
According to United Engine Corporation CEO Yury Shmotin, the company needs to significanlly boost further serial machinery production and is currently at 50% of its planned production goal
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Africa records over 50,000 cases of mpox since beginning of year
In the past week alone, there were 2,532 recorded mpox cases in Africa, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi accounting for 86.7% of them
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Russian military blocked two Ukrainian groups of 15,000 troops in total — Putin
About 10,000 Ukrainian troops are blocked on the bank of a water reservoir. In another area near Kupyansk, about 5,000 troops are blocked, Russian President said
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Canadian auto parts producer divests plants in Russia
Magna assets in Russia comprised worksites in automobile clusters in St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kaluga and Naberezhnye Chelny
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Rheinmetall announces provision of satellite images to Kiev in cooperation with ICEYE
The agreement expands the options for provision of data, obtained from SAR micro-satellites, as well as other services, provided by ICEYE
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Trump to reverse Biden’s executive orders in first week in office — press secretary
According to Karoline Leavitt, the 94 executive orders that Joe Biden signed in his first week in office led "to a border crisis and the economic crisis"
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Erdogan wants Israel to 'pay' for aggression, calls for economic blockade against it
The Turkish leader recalled that his country’s initiative on banning weapons supplies to Israel had been supported by 52 United Nations members and two international organizations
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Putin orders to simplify foreign tourists’ entry to Far Eastern regions
The relevant authorities are ordered "to consider the possibility of simplifying the procedure of electronic visas issuance for entry of foreign citizens to the territory of the Far Eastern Federal Districts for tourist purposes" by April 15, 2025
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Arab League, OIC countries insist on suspending Israel’s participation in UNGA
As follows from the document, countries of the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation agreed "to consolidate efforts to mobilize international support while drafting a General Assembly joint resolution to freeze Israel’s participation in the United Nations General Assembly"
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Trump to rely on forces that brought him to power — Russian presidential aide
Nikolay Patrushev agreed that Trump, when he was still a candidate, "made many statements critical of the destructive foreign and domestic policies pursued by the current administration"
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Thirteen displaced Russians from Kursk Region found in Ukraine, ombudsperson says
"We are negotiating with the Ukrainian side their possible return to Russia," Tatyana Moskalkova said
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Russia says Su-35S fighter jets provide cover to bombers, attack aircraft in Kursk Region
Also, one aircraft used onboard weapons systems to detect enemy air defense sites, according to the ministry
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Kremlin aide insists only NATO forces capable of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines
According to Nikolay Patrushev, it is known for a fact that US and UK intelligence services have combat swimmers and relevant equipment
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SUV rams crowd in China, injuring 20 — report
The perpetrator attempted to flee the scene, but was caught by the police
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Russian ambassador summoned to Moldovan Foreign Ministry over fall of two drones
President Maia Sandu and the Moldovan Foreign Ministry said earlier that Chisinau thought the downed drones were Russian
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EU chief outlines his visit to Ukraine's first line of defense
Josep Borrell did not specify which of Ukraine’s borders he had actually seen
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Kremlin aide accuses US of escalating situation in Middle East
The American Navy’s presence in the Gulf and its so-called actions to ensure safe navigation, including strikes on the Houthis, are only a smoke screen to hide plans to whip up tensions in the region, Nikolay Patrushev said
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Trump, Putin could agree on limits of nuclear warheads — US expert
Nevertheless, in his words, "maintaining caps on strategic nuclear arsenals, even by way of an informal agreement between Trump and President Putin, would serve U.S. and global interests."
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Russia’s upgraded Su-57 fifth-generation fighter performs debut flight
It is noted that the aircraft also offers a possibility to install a second-stage engine
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First stage of Russian, Iranian payment systems’ integration completed — central bank
Meanwhile, the official ceremony to launch the first stage of the project on integration of payment systems has been held in Teheran in the presence of the head of Iran's Central Bank Mohammad Reza Farzin and the republic’s Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali
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Netanyahu says has spoken with Trump three times in recent days
During his previous presidential term, Trump recognized Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights and relocated his country’s embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
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Kursk Region needs over 7 billion dollars to rebuild after Ukrainian invasion — governor
Alexey Smirnov emphasized that the damage of enterprises, agricultural and industrial complex, social institutions, and other facilities is taken into account
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Trump unlikely to change US policy targeting Russia, Serbia, expert says
Yelena Ponomaryova pointed out that the documentary dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Nis incident was important for understanding the current global agenda
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