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Russian ministry wants to curb foreign software purchases — press
The certified software is proposed to be entered into a register, which will comprise both domestic and foreign products
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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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Macron along with other EU leaders talks Ukrainian settlement with Trump
The French president did not provide further details about the conversation
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Liman, Vilcha in Kharkov Region almost completely controlled by Russian forces — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, the Russian Armed Forces have recently significantly increased the pace of their advance south of Volchansk
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Zelensky to hold sham elections in Ukraine in order to retain power — senator
"Zelensky has an incentive not to step down because outside the presidential office, he may face criminal charges for corruption and repression against political opponents," Alexander Voloshin said
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Russia unveils domestically made dental milling machines at Moscow expo
Alexander Sinyugin, one of the developers, pointed out that the machine can create a dental crown or veneer in three hours
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Rosgvardia troops down some 700 enemy drones in Central Russia
The press service added that Rosgvardia officers are also responsible for protecting highly important and sensitive facilities, as well as the property of individuals and legal entities
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Russia to pursue goals in Ukraine regardless of predictions for conflict's end — Lavrov
"Russia's specific objectives were clearly and unambiguously outlined publicly by the President and discussed in detail in Anchorage, where understandings were reached on how best to move toward achieving these goals in the context of not a ceasefire, but a sustainable peace," the minister stated
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Work on peace plan for Ukraine to continue in coming days — German government
German government spokesperson Stefan Cornelius said that the four heads of state and government discussed the progress of ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine
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EU secretly discussing alternative plan to keep Kiev afloat — Politico
Hungary has made it clear that it opposes the decision that would require a unanimous vote
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Russian forces holding their positions near Kupyansk, despite Ukraine’s counterattacks
According to Andrey Marochko, high-intensity counterattacks have been going on for a long time
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Initial defendant list in Russia's Donbass genocide case just tip of iceberg — expert
On December 8, the Russian Prosecutor General's Office announced that 41 individuals from Ukraine’s political and military leadership face life imprisonment in a criminal case concerning the genocide of the populations of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics
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FACTBOX: Last night’s drone attacks on Russia hit 12 regions
Drone debris broke the windows of an educational establishment and a filling station in the Tula Region, and five civilian cars were affected in a drone attack on the Bryansk Region
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Bulgarian government resigns — PM
Rosen Zhelyazkov said that the government must "give in" to the demands of citizens
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US detains oil tanker off Venezuelan coast — media
The tanker’s detention could complicate Venezuelan oil exports, noted Bloomberg
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US considering idea of creating G7 alternative with Russia — Politico
This proposal was reportedly included in the unpublished version of the National Security Strategy
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Top Hungarian diplomat slams Kiev’s attacks on tankers as state-supported terrorism
Peter Szijjarto stressed that EU leaders’ justification of attacks on energy facilities was "extremely dangerous" as it could lead to more attacks in the future
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Bolivia’s attorney general confirms ex-President Arce’s arrest in corruption case
Luis Arce "will be faced with charges and the judge will decide whether he will defend himself out of prison or not," Roger Mariaca told a news conference
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US Federal Reserve cuts rate to 3.5-3.75% per annum
The results of the next US regulator's rate meeting will be published on January 28, 2026
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Czech parliament committee supports US efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine — agency
According to the agency, the committee adopted a resolution that praises Trump’s initiative, while noting the need to preserve Ukraine's statehood
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Maduro demands US abandon its policy of regime changing in Venezuela, Latin America
"The riches of the Venezuelan soil will never be plundered either by gringo invaders or by any empire," the president stressed
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West uses Ukraine to shift global community focus from Palestine — Russian top diplomat
Sergey Lavrov stressed that it is also one of the most critical global challenges
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Press review: Kiev sets unacceptable peace terms while Thailand-Cambodia tensions flare
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, December 11th
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CAR army grows over four times in last nine years — president
Faustin-Archange Touadera said the country’s goal is to increase the army to 50,000 troops by 2040
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No reaction from West to Ukraine’s decision to suspend talks with Russia — Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat highlighted that before the talks were halted, specific results were achieved, particularly in the humanitarian sphere
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Ukraine submits response to US peace plan — reporter
Ukrainian and American officials told Axios correspondent about this
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Not only Trump in no hurry to lift sanctions on Russia but he increases them — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister noted that the search for alternative payment systems "is gaining momentum"
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Putin to arrive in Turkmenistan on two-day visit
The Russian president is expected to take part in a forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, International Day of Neutrality, and 30th anniversary of the country’s neutrality
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Kim visits Russian embassy, extends condolences over Ambassador Matsegora’s death
North Korean leader also met with Alexander Matsegora’s family and embassy employees
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Ukrainian losses in conflict have exceeded 1 million — Lavrov
"The Kiev regime, originally established as a fiercely ideological military entity, has now devolved into a criminal gang," the Russian foreign minister said
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US plan for Ukraine allows Kiev to employ support forces — media
According to the report, Ukrainian negotiators rejected all restrictions during talks in the US
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AI-based robotics to trigger new round of arms race — Russia’s intel chief
Sergey Naryshkin noted that, in the context of intensifying global competition, industrialized countries view science and technology as key factors in maintaining economic and military superiority
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Russia 'not wasting time' trying to predict when Ukraine conflict may end — Lavrov
The foreign minister stressed that Russia has clear objectives and will work toward them, regardless of any predictions about when the conflict may conclude
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Euroclear could lose 16 bln euros held in Russia if Russian assets confiscated in EU
"If the EU's decision is interpreted as a confiscation of Russian assets, this will make Euroclear and its clients investing in Russia vulnerable to legal action and asset seizure," Guillaume Eliet said
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Putin noted good prospects in nuclear sphere for Russia, Indonesia
The Russian president added that relations between Moscow and Jakarta are also on the rise in the humanitarian sphere
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Kiev resorts to terrorizing civilians due to its failures on front lines — diplomat
The intensity of Ukrainian strikes on civilian targets in Russia has nearly doubled since the beginning of the year, reaching an average of 480 strikes per day
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Olympic bear from 1980 Moscow Games to become Russian national team mascot
"At the moment, 'Mishka' is being registered as a trademark with the Federal Service for Intellectual Property," Mikhail Degtyarev stated
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Central African Republic militants using drones against Russian instructors — advisor
The UAV threat currently persists, Dmitry Podolsky said
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Indonesia has vested interest in developing military cooperation with Russia — expert
"In this regard, the military training track mentioned by President Putin is of particular importance," Nikita Kuklin said
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Former US President Obama forced Ukrainian authorities to give up Crimea — Trump
The US leader called the peninsula "massive and beautiful"
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Kazakhstan to increase oil supplies to China, Russia, via Caspian Sea amid attack on CPC
The total volume expected to exceed 350,000 tons
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Russian forces pound Ukrainian military-industrial, energy sites in past 24 hours
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 420 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy pickup trucks in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Press review: Trump pushes Ukrainian elections as Europe debates use of Russian assets
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, December 10th
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Russia moves forward with production of series of cancer vaccines
The vaccine is meant for adult patients with inoperable or metastatic melanoma
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Ukrainian ambassador summoned to Israeli MFA for criticizing PM's remarks about Putin
According to the report, Israeli Foreign Ministry’s Deputy Director General Yuval Fuchs told the Ukrainian ambassador that his statements were "completely unacceptable" and "violated diplomatic protocol"
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Kiev lacks forces and resources to bolster defenses near Staritsa — expert
The Ukrainian armed forces are hastily bolstering their defenses in the Ternovaya-Staritsa area of the Kharkov Region amid intensified shelling of Ukrainian positions by the Russian Armed Forces
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Iran's ambassador to Russia says Putin and Iranian president to meet in Turkmenistan
Putin will start his visit to Turkmenistan on December 11
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Europe cannot cope with reality of Russia eventually winning, achieving set goals — Lavrov
"Europe is blinded by the desire to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia," the Russian foreign minister said
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West running out of resources to wage proxy war against Russia — Lavrov
"The majority advocates the militarization of European economies and preparations for a large-scale armed confrontation in Europe," the Russian foreign minister said
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Russian security official thanks Laos for assisting in rehabilitation of Russian soldiers
Sergey Shoigu assured that Russia will continue to support Laos
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Ukraine attacks hospital in Kherson Region's Aleshki, killing three employees
Two persons were wounded, including a woman
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Europeans present proposal on Ukrainian territorial concessions to Trump — Merz
The German Chancellor said the conversation was "constructive"
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Russia hopes conflict between Thailand, Cambodia will be settled through diplomacy
"Russia always stands for resolving all problems between countries politically and diplomatically," the Russian embassy in Phnom Penh said
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Latvia to decide on dismantling of railway tracks to Russia by year end
Chief of Defense Kaspar Pudans said the decision will be made in coordination with neighboring countries, "so that the approaches are similar"
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UK admits sending paratroopers to Ukraine — agency
This fact became officially known only after a British soldier was killed in an accident at a Ukrainian training ground, noted Press Association
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Lavrov talks security guarantees and negotiations with US at a roundtable with ambassadors
The ongoing Russia-US talks are aimed at finding a long-term solution to end the Ukraine conflict, the Russian foreign minister noted
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Cuba condemns US’ seizure of oil tanker in Caribbean as piracy — president
Miguel Diaz-Canel expressed his "full support for the Venezuelan government"
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Russian troops liberate Liman community in Kharkov Region — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted roughly 145 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed a foreign-made radar station in its areas of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Demonization of Russia deprives OSCE security forum of future — envoy to Vienna
Yulia Zhdanova called for cleansing the event "of propaganda husks and focusing its work on truly important issues of military-political security in the interests of all 57 OSCE participating states without exception"
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Israeli police mum on assassination attempt on Ukraine’s Mindich — spokesman
Earlier, Ukrainian businessman Igor Kolomoisky stated in court that an assassination attempt had been made on Mindich, who is in Israel, on November 28
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Italian official says Brussels wants no end to already lost conflict in Ukraine
Matteo Salvini pointed out that wars were fought for economic reasons "by those who produce weapons"
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Trump says US will keep oil from detained tanker
The US leader earlier confirmed that the United States has detained a tanker off the Venezuelan coast
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US Treasury authorizes transactions for sale of Lukoil's foreign assets until January 17
The license also prohibits the transfer of any funds to individuals in Russia or to Russian accounts
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Russian Security Council secretary to met with Laotian leadership
Sergey Shoigu’s program includes talks with Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Security Vilay Lakhamfong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Chansamone Chanyalath
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US proposes creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine — WP
According to the report, the planned demilitarized zone "would be established along the entire ceasefire line", behind which there will be "a deeper zone in which heavy weapons would be excluded"
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Zelensky admits no chance of Ukraine joining NATO
"Neither the US nor several other countries see Ukraine in the alliance yet," Vladimir Zelensky said
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Bill on US withdrawal from NATO in line with America First doctrine — Russian senator
Alexey Pushkov believes the bill is more symbolic than anything
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Elections in Ukraine have become leverage against Zelensky — expert
Ruslan Pankratov argued that Zelensky’s reluctance to hold elections undermine not only his personal legitimacy but also that of Ukraine’s entire leadership
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AI is double-edged sword — Putin
"This is an important and very difficult issue," the Russian leader said
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Republican Congressman Massie introduces bill for US to exit NATO
According to the document, NATO "no longer aligns with current US national security interests"
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NATO countries not prepared for US withdrawal from alliance — media
According to the news outlet, diplomats within the bloc view the signals coming from Washington as an indication to the EU that the US is shifting its foreign policy focus toward Asia and the Arctic
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Brazilian parliamentary commission rejects ratification of TPNW
According to the press service of the lower house of parliament, the decision was made on the recommendation of lawmaker Luis Felipe de Orleans e Braganca
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Court to begin questioning defendants in terrorist attack in Crocus case on December 15
According to the lawyer, on Wednesday, December 10, the state prosecution finished presenting its evidence in court
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US, Israel agree to exert maximum pressure on Iran — mission to UN
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz and Israeli President Isaac Herzog pledged to work together to "combat antisemitism and anti-Israel bias at the United Nations"
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UEFA files Euro-2028 trademark in Russia
The Russian Federal Service for Intellectual Property received the trademark holder's application from Switzerland on December 5, 2025
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All of Google's assets in France seized following complaint from its Russian subsidiary
The seizure has been imposed as a security measure to prevent Google from attempting to initiate bankruptcy proceedings against its French subsidiary
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Trump reveals his favorite word
The US president said that he loves word "tariff" more than any other word in the dictionary
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Russian army pressing Ukrainian troops in Gulyaipole in Zaporozhye Region — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, the Russian army achieved certain successes in the city’s eastern part
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Humans come in seventh on mammal monogamy scale, study reveals
To compile the ranking, British evolutionary anthropologist Mark Dyble used archaeological and ethnographic data from more than 100 human populations
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New theft scheme, concern in Zelensky's circle: statements by Russia’s SVR
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service said that Vladimir Zelensky's entourage fears that the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict will hurt their pocketbook
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Many EU countries, along with Belgium, oppose expropriation of Russian assets — PM
Bart De Wever said that he had named three conditions to the EC
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Rebel attack in eastern Congo slap in face of US — Burundi foreign minister
Edouard Bizimana noted that Congo and Rwanda signed a peace agreement in Washington in the presence of US President Donald Trump on December 4
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Russian ambassador visits US congresswoman’s Christmas reception
"Wonderful event with warm atmosphere and exceptional hospitality," the Russian embassy wrote
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Russian forces secure foothold on outskirts of Drobyshevo in DPR — expert
Andrey Marochko added that in the course of the fight Russian forces also advanced south from the Novoselovka settlement and expanded their zone of control along the Nitrius River bank line
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Ukraine launches major drone attack on Moscow overnight
Due to security concerns, all Moscow airports were closed to aircraft landings and departures overnight
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Kazakhstan loses 480,000 tons of oil production due to CPC attack — ministry
Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov described the damage to the tanker's single-point mooring as minor
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US forces in Caribbean inadequate for ground invasion of Venezuela — Politico
The only realistic option for the administration of US President Donald Trump may be missile and bomb attacks, according to the sources
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Trump's demand Ukraine hold elections signals political death for Zelensky — Medvedchuk
"If Trump does not bring Zelensky down in the next few months, he will have problems all over Europe," the head of the Other Ukraine movement said
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UAV operators destroy Ukrainian dormant drones at Krasnoarmeysk — top brass
Having learned the tactics of Ukrainian militants, the unmanned aerial vehicle operators successfully identify camouflaged enemy drones on rooftops, roads, and in other hidden places
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Russia’s Battlegroup East takes control of Gulyaipole in Zaporozhye Region — top brass
Units of Russia's Battlegroup East prevent the enemy from moving or changing of positions unnoticed in the urban area, as well as from supplying reserves and ammunition to them
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Three more drones targeting Moscow downed, taking the total number to 37 — mayor
Sergey Sobyanin said that emergency services are working at the scene where the debris fell
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Nobel Prize awarding ceremonies held in Stockholm and Oslo
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden presented 13 Nobel Prizes in medicine, physics, chemistry, literature and economics
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Kiev refusing to receive its citizens evacuated from Sumy Region to Russia
According to Russian human rights ombudswoman Tatiana Moskalkova, six Ukrainian nationals are currently remaining in Kursk
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Kiev keeps a mere 25% of Seversk in Donbass region under its fire control — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, Russian fighters have expanded control of ground in central Seversk
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Kiev advancing unacceptable conditions to derail talks — Russian diplomat
"As a matter of fact, it is seeking to set forth unacceptable for Russia terms, and its next step will be to simply accuse it of breaking down the talks," Rodion Miroshnik said
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Ukraine hates Russian children, babies — Russian MFA
According to the listings, their personal information was entered for allegedly "deliberately violating the state border" and "attempting to undermine the territorial integrity and sovereignty" of Ukraine
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Russia recording multiple bogus news about Ukraine — Lavrov
Such actions are mostly aimed at hampering efforts to find a solution at talks and prolong the conflict, the Russian top diplomat stressed
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Russia’s proposals on European security ‘last chance’ for salvaging any progress — Lavrov
The Russian top diplomat noted that the West was currently trying to undermine those proposals
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IN BRIEF: Lavrov on attempts to steal from Russia, West pushing Kiev to continue fighting
The Russian foreign minister noted that European countries are trying to seize Russia’s foreign currency reserves because they don’t have enough money to continue military operations in Ukraine
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EU rushing to pass special law for perpetual blocking of Russian assets — FT
The European Commission wants to use revenues from frozen Russian assets to extend a loan to Ukraine amounting to about 90 bln euro during the next two years
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Russia prioritizes sustainable peace in Ukraine over ceasefire — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov stressed that it should be accompanied by the signing of documents on the matter
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Some Ukrainian figures set up child trafficking operation — Lavrov
The Russian top diplomat called this topic excessively politicized
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