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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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Russia proposes creating new BRICS investment platform — Lavrov
The Russian top diplomat noted that it would allow for the accumulation of substantial funds, including through the use of digital assets
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US secretary of state calls Chinese military second strongest in world
Marco Rubio said the pace of growth in the Chinese military over the last 10 years has no precedent
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Control of Chaikovka to enable Russian army to expand security zone in Kharkov Region
It creates conditions for Russian troops’ further advance deep into Ukrainian territory, the defense source said
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Hague court rejects General Mladic’s early release request on health grounds
According to the ruling, the court’s President Graciela Gatti Santana found that Ratko Mladic’s stay in the hospital wing of the UN detention facility in The Hague under law enforcement supervision is neither inhumane nor degrading in nature
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Russian forces intensify advance in Volchansk direction — administration
Vitaly Ganchev says morale within the Ukrainian army is extremely low
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Kiev troops bombard Donetsk People’s Republic three times over past day
No information on casualties among civilians is available so far
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Gladkov’s, Bogomaz’s resignations, Putin’s visit to China: topics of Kremlin’s briefing
According to Dmitry Peskov, the Russian leader’s visit to China will take place soon, and the dates will be announced shortly
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Over 700 Ukrainian militants sentenced in Russia since start of special military-op
Head of the Russian Military Investigative Directorate Konstantin Korpusov said that 24 criminals were sentenced to life
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IMF plans to provide Kiev with approximately $3.8 billion in 2026
The 4-year $8.1 billion program was approved in February
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IN BRIEF: Putin's statements at 10th Congress of Russian machine builders
Russia intends to "create and expand mutually beneficial alliances with other countries and support foreign partner initiatives that utilize Russian machinery, equipment, and technology platformsб," the Russian president noted
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BRICS Foreign Ministers call on Israel to withdraw troops from Lebanon
The ministers recalled the agreement on a ceasefire in Lebanon and called on all parties to strictly adhere to its terms
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Kiev sought to use foreign instigators to disrupt V Day celebrations — Russian diplomat
According to Maria Zakharova, attempts were made to deny the grassroots nature of the Immortal Regiment activity, claiming that it was being orchestrated by the authorities’ who sought "to undermine the foundations of international security"
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Russia remains Kyrgyzstan’s strategic partner with $5 billion trade volume
Kyrgyz First Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiyev says the country is interested in cooperation and building a strategic partnership with the Republic of Tatarstan
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Russia seeks to create direct land routes with Uzbekistan — Deputy Prime Minister
Marat Khusnullin added that, despite external challenges, relations between Russia and Uzbekistan have historically been characterized by friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation
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Russia’s Medvedev to clash with World No.1 Sinner in 2026 Italian Open semifinals
In the quarterfinals, the player defeated Martin Landaluce from Spain
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Trump highlights 'strong relationship' with Chinese leader
According to the US president, both leaders have settled a lot of different problems
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US signs 'fantastic trade deals' with China — American leader
Donald Trump did not elaborate on any details
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IN BRIEF: Putin’s statements on results of government’s economic measures, SPIEF program
The Russian president said the measures taken by the government to improve the economic situation are already yielding positive results
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Iran calls on Saudi Arabia to ‘eject’ US troops from region
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation
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Ukraine deploys Colombian mercenaries to Sumy without support
The Russian Defense Ministry previously reported that the Ukrainian armed forces hire mercenaries from various countries
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Top Iranian diplomat comments on Russia’s uranium proposal, attempts to derail talks
Abbas Araghchi pointed to the Iranian authorities' efforts to maintain a ceasefire with the US in order to resolve the conflict diplomatically
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Sachs calls for abandoning dollar as US weaponizes currency
Jeffrey Sachs added that the US "used the dollar payment system as a threat point and a choke point by using the dollar payment system as an enforcement mechanism for illegal unilateral sanctions"
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State Duma appoints Yana Lantratova as Russia’s human rights commissioner
The term of Russia’s previous human rights commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova expired in April 2026
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Kremlin spokesman speaks on Putin’s China visit, Cuba’s fuel issues in daily briefing
According to Dmitry Peskov, the Russian leader will travel to China very soon and preparations for his visit are over
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Ukrainian attacks killed 25 Russians during Zelensky’s 'pseudo-ceasefire' — Russian MFA
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova added that 209 people were injured
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Senior US military commander highlights 'thousands of lessons' from operation in Iran
There's no military in the world that makes adjustments as well as the United States military does, Brad Cooper said
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US approach to Iran shaped by oil concerns — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said it was not Iran that created the problem, including with the Gulf countries
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Iran guarantees safe passage through Hormuz Strait for all vessels after end of war — MFA
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that complete cessation of hostilities is the only solution
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Russia could boost trade with Oman given situation with Strait of Hormuz — official
Head of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sergey Katyrin noted that Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE dominate the structure of trade among Islamic countries
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Russia does not interfere in relations between third countries — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister added that Moscow does not utilize the "divide and conquer" principle
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Russia downs 38 drones over its regions during 15 hours on Thursday
The reported period lasted from 8:00 a.m. Moscow time (5:00 a.m. GMT) to 11:00 p.m. Moscow time (8:00 p.m. GMT)
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Trump concludes his China visit, now flying home — TV
The US president spent three days in China
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UAE remains important member of Arab League despite leaving OPEC — envoy to Russia
Walid Hamed Shiltagh says the UAE is a respected country that plays a role in the development of the community
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Lavrov, Araghchi discuss negotiation process to resolve Middle East conflict
The Russian Foreign Ministry underscored the significance of upholding the ceasefire and maintaining the fragile truce
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China's Xi, Trump discuss in detail economic issues at summit — Chinese MFA
According to China’s top diplomat, the two sides "reached broadly balanced and positive results, including in further implementation of all agreements reached during previous consultations"
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Russian ambassador, Hungary’s new top diplomat confirm sides ready for cooperation
Yevgeny Stanislavov expressed confidence that dialogue would continue soon
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Kiev will spare no one if left unrestrained — Kremlin
Actions by the Kiev regime may lead to more resignations in Europe, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told
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Discussions on denuclearization with Russia and China, Iran operation: Trump’s statements
The US president noted that the US will resume and finish the operation in Iran, which is currently 70-75% complete
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Lavrov expects Russia, US to confirm Alaska agreements, 'better sooner than later'
The top Russian diplomat said there are still a lot of issues that require detailed consideration
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US would need week and a half to stay in Iran to remove uranium — Trump
According to the US president, during the operation to remove enriched uranium, they would have to drill through granite
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Russia's SVR uncovers wily Kiev scheme to spread disinformation on Telegram
According to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, Ukrainian special services have recently intensified attempts to destabilize Russian society
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Russian troops liberate three communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
Russian troops delivered one massive and two combined strikes by precision weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles on Ukrainian military-industrial enterprises, energy and transport infrastructure over the period of May 12-15 in response to Kiev’s attacks on civilian facilities
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Kazakhstan proposes launching program to support creative industries in OIC countries
Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva noted that the creative economy is becoming an increasingly important driver of national development
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Putin's test for Europe, Nazi revival, US-China relations: Lavrov's statements
Russia will not be drawn into any triangulation attempts by the US to pit Moscow and Beijing against one another, the Russian foreign minister said
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Russia, Ukraine carry out '205-for-205' prisoner exchange
The Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus, receiving the necessary medical assistance, the Russian Defense Ministry reported
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Vessel for fishing control Hui Chuan seized off coast of UAE — TV
According to the TV channel, communication with the vessel has been lost, it is no longer transmitting its location and is "heading towards Iranian territorial waters"
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Press review: China, US temper rivalry and Yermak case hides Ukraine corruption underbelly
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, May 15th
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IN BRIEF: Lavrov speaks of US plans to control energy flows, Western neocolonialism
The West uses unscrupulous methods to prevent countries from purchasing Russian oil, the Russian foreign minister said
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UEC becomes world leader in combat aircraft engine production in 2025
UEC CEO Alexander Grachev noted that, being cut off from international cooperation in 2021, the corporation had to work "in isolation" for five years
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Ukraine issue: what is known about summons of Russian ambassador to Hungarian MFA
The Hungarian Foreign Ministry has so far refrained from making any comments
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Kiev deploys White Angel evacuation units to Marganets, Nikopol
According to the security agencies, units are patrolling streets and conducting inspections of houses and apartments
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Ukrainian army launches drones at host city of Zaporozhye nuke plant
Energodar Mayor Maxim Pukhov stressed that the enemy deliberately targeted civilian facilities
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Numerous countries show interest in joining BRICS — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister noted that it happens despite the pressure from Western countries
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Three killed, 12 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Ryazan Region
Governor Pavel Malkov says emergency response units are working at the scene of the incident
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Sarmat ICBM superiority over Western counterparts, laser technology: Manturov’s statements
Russia is at least several years ahead of its foreign partners in the technologies used in the Sarmat system, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said
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China, US to maintain stability in trade, economic relations — Xi Jinping
Donald Trump’s current visit to China was a "historic and landmark event," Xi Jinping said
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Russian troops liberate Nikolayevka community in Donetsk region over past day — top brass
Russian troops delivered a massive strike by precision weapons, including Kinzhal hypersonic missiles on Ukrainian military-industrial sites and military airfields over the past 24 hours
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One killed, three others injured in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s Belgorod Region
In Shebekino, the cabin of a truck caught fire after a drone detonated, and another FPV drone struck a motorway, damaging five cars
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Zaporozhye NPP employee in critical condition, other one got leg injuries
The plant’s director, Yury Chernichuk, specified that one of the injured employees was a driver from the transportation department, while the other worked in the landscaping unit of the plant’s administrative and maintenance department
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US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV
Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation
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Russian combat aircraft a cut above NATO weapons in combat — UAC CEO
According to Vadim Badekha, the country’s aircraft manufacturing industry became much more efficient
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Sachs calls NATO's existence absurd, urges putting stop to alliance’s expansion
Jeffrey Sachs added that as a multilateral model of the world develops, it is necessary to stop the "residual wars of hegemony," and accepting the fact of the development of multipolarity in the modern world should become a "peaceful root forward"
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Baltic states contaminated with Russophobia — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov says sees it doubtful that "any political forces there" who speak in favor of a dialogue with Moscow have a say
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West uses Baltic region as springboard to practice Russia’s containment — diplomat
Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko says various coalitions are "attempting approaching the Arctic"
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Russia has about 40 contracts for construction of NPP units abroad — Rosatom CEO
According to Alexey Likhachev, the state corporation needs to build about 40 reactors domestically and currently has contracts for about 40 reactors abroad
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Putin congratulates Iraqi PM on taking office — TV
The Russian president wished Ali al-Zaidi "all the best, as well as health and prosperity"
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Press review: Russia not done building nuke triad and Trump taps Xi to help with Iran
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, May 14th
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No reason for Iran conflict to continue — Chinese MFA
According to the statement, a swift resolution of the situation would benefit both the United States and Iran
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Xi pledges not to supply military equipment to Iran, Trump says
The US President called the Chinese leader's words a "bif statement"
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Fantastic trade deals, very successful visit: Trump's trip to China in review
The US president expressed the utmost respect for Xi Jinping and described his relationship with the Chinese leader as "a very strong one"
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Liberation of Charivnoye in Zaporozhye area opens way for Russian army towards Orekhov
According to the defense source, Charivnoye was a major defensive line of the Ukrainian army
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US leader admits dozens of agreements could be reached following his visit to China
According to Donald Trump, China agreed to buying oil from the United States
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China maintains 'consistent and clear' stance on Strait of Hormuz — Chinese diplomat
Spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy to the United States Liu Pengyu also said that Xi Jinping and Donald Trump discussed other major international and regional issues
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IN BRIEF: Detailing '205-for-205' prisoner swap between Russia, Ukraine
The Russian Defense Ministry noted that the United Arab Emirates provided humanitarian mediation for the return of Russian service members from Ukrainian captivity
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Xi offered help in resolving Iran crisis — Trump
According to the US president, the Chinese leader supports opening the Strait of Hormuz
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US, Israel betrayed diplomacy, and Tehran 'does not trust them' — Iranian diplomat
Ambassador to Belarus Alireza Sanei says the other side of the negotiations "wants everything in their favor"
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Ukraine saw explosive increase in drug production since 2022 — Russian foreign ministry
Dmitry Lyubinsky noted that the UN Office on Drugs and Crime classified Ukraine as one of the main countries of origin for methadone seized between 2020 and 2024
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Maduro’s son says his father shares cell with 18 people in US jail
According to Nicolas Maduro Guerra, the Venezuelan president communicates with them, watches TV and learns a little English
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Iran conflict plunges European chemical industry into crisis — FT
According to the publication, high energy prices and weak demand have already led to the closure of two plants in the chemical cluster of the Port of Rotterdam
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Russia’s Battlegroup North UAVs destroy over dozen Ukrainian EW stations in Kharkov Region
An attack UAV platoon commander, call sign "Funtik," noted that eliminating jamming stations and equipment the Russian military can more widely utilize various types of reconnaissance and attack drones
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Kiev ready to put a quarter of Ukrainian population on drugs to please West — Russia’s MFA
The Kiev authorities are seeking to get access to the EU’s lavish funding programs, Dmitry Lyubinsky said
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Saudi Arabia proposes non-aggression pact between Iran, Middle Eastern states — newspaper
According to the newspaper’s sources, many European Union countries and institutions backed the Saudi initiative
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India’s PM commends BRICS as important platform for cooperation between emerging nations
Narendra Modi says BRICS will work together in 2026 to strengthen multilateralism
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BRICS must act with confidence amid Middle East crisis — Russian MFA
Sergey Ryabkov says the BRICS group must send a signal to the international community about its ability to deepen cooperation across a wide range of issues
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West frozen about $590 bln in foreign assets — Shoigu
Secretary of Russia’s Security Council of Russia Sergey Shoigu is convinced that all leaders will draw the proper conclusions regarding the storage of national savings in the West
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Russia, Oman see vast potential for transit via North-South transport corridor
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin noted that the development of the North-South, West-East, and Europe-Western China international corridors remained among the key priorities
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Russia’s Battlegroup North FPV drones kill Ukrainian contingent in Sumy Region
Airborne reconnaissance capabilities of the units detected the movement of a group of enemy personnel near a forest belt in the Sumy Region
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IN BRIEF: Ukraine swarms Russian regions with 355 UAVs, causing casualties in Ryazan
Two multi-story residential buildings were also damaged as a result of the attack on Ryazan
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Zelensky acknowledges extensive damage in almost all regions of Ukraine
The damage primarily affected the western regions of the country
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Zelensky may need allegations of Russia plans to attack to divert attention — senior MP
Leonid Slutsky noted that the head of Kiev regime could be trying to create a background for yet another "terrorist provocation, possibly not against Russia alone"
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Explosions reported in Kiev-controlled part of Zaporozhye Region
Air raid alert is in effect across the Kiev-controlled part of the region
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Kremlin comments on Sarmat reaction, EU participation in Ukrainian conflict, Yermak case
Dmitry Peskov said the criminal case against Andrey Yermak, the former head of Vladimir Zelensky’s office, will not affect the peace process
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Kiev, its sponsors should deal with Ukrainian corruption themselves — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov emphasized that the Ukrainian authorities led by Vladimir Zelensky had plunged the country into catastrophe
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Washington, Tehran negotiate via intermediaries — Iranian diplomat
Ambassador to Belarus Alireza Sanei says that no personal consultations are on the agenda
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Russian diplomat ridicules Japan’s allegations that Moscow seeks meetings with Tokyo
Maria Zakharova stressed that Moscow was open to contacts with Japan, but it is not asking for or insisting on such communication
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Battlegroup North UAVs destroy Ukrainian EW station, UAV control post in Sumy Region
The drone crew commander added that the coordinates of the detected Ukrainian facilities were immediately transmitted to the command post and strike drone crews
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Russian troops pressing ahead along entire engagement line in Ukraine operation — Shoigu
The Russian Armed Forces currently firmly hold the strategic initiative, the Russian Security Council secretary noted
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Resignations of Latvian politicians over Kiev may be just beginning — Kremlin
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov says one should not allow drones flying toward Russia to pass through their territory
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Trump refuses to call Xi Jinping 'dictator'
The US President said that he respects the Chinese leader
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Moscow ready for talks with Europe, ball in their court — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister also noted that Russia will never beg or chase anyone
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