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Ukrainian Refugees in Russia
Over 2 million Ukrainian citizens arrive in Russia — Migration Service
A total of 4,000 Ukrainians have applied for refugee status and 27,500 people have asked for temporary shelter
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Russian Emergencies Ministry sends humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees in Rostov region
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Air defenses destroy 24 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight
Most of these were taken down over the Bryansk Region
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Israel says attacks IRGC headquarters in Tehran
Israeli aircraft attacked a warehouse with ballistic missiles and launchers, the Israeli army said
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Mongolia ready to permit opening of Russian bank branch — prime minister
Gombojavyn Zandanshatar noted that this will help to resolve payment difficulties amid sanctions
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Ukraine loses some 1,210 troops in special military op zone over past day
Units of the Russia's Battlegroup Center destroyed four armored vehicles, two trucks, two artillery pieces
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Russian companies invest $4.5 bln in Iran’s oil and gas projects — Minister
"Certain projects are 7-35% implemented," Oil Minister of Iran Javad Owji said
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Moldova freezes talks on trade barriers lifting with Russia — Minister
Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry of Moldova Vladimir Bolea specified that now the government is "not interested" in such contacts
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US vice president plans to discuss Ukrainian settlement with Hungarian PM
"We’ll talk about any number of things related to the US-Hungary relationship," JD Vance added
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Vietnam’s parliament elects Communist Party chief To Lam president
At the party’s 14th congress in January, he was re-elected general secretary of the Central Committee for a term from 2026 to 2031
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Press review: US, Iran threats escalate as Britain disrupts Ukraine peace efforts
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, April 6th
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Putin convinced Africa will be among leaders of multipolar world order
The Russian president is convinced that all the objective prerequisites for this are in place
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Russian ministry names risk of possible economic stagnation in the country
Russia’s economy will demonstrate stagnation if global economic growth rates slide below 2%
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Teenager stabs teacher at school entrance in Russia’s Perm Region — governor
Dmitry Makhonin said the teacher’s condition is assessed as critical
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Russia achieves major progress over course of special military operation — Roscosmos CEO
Dmitry Bakanov revealed that 1,357 Roscosmos staff were taking part in the special military operation
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Teacher stabbed by teenager in Russia’s Perm Region dies — governor
Dmitry Makhonin expressed his condolences to the victim's family, friends, and colleagues
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US drones gather data for Kiev’s future strikes on Russia — ambassador to US
Anatoly Antonov quoted US National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby as saying that US UAVs make these kinds of overflights on a daily basis
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US exploits Venezuela narrative to tame oil price fluctuations — Russian ambassador
According to Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov, this primarily involves speculative factors
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Lavrov hopes warmongers eager to attack Syria won’t gain upper hand in US
Lavrov assured that the US Secretary of State never mentioned during phone talks or personal meetings that the Syrian crisis had a military solution
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Iranian deputy minister calls for protests near power plants across country
Alireza Rahimi said he believes that "young people, athletes, artists, students, and professors" could join the protests
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Russia not conducting campaign to persecute US nationals — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that legal measures are taken only against those US citizens who violate the law
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Trump claims US could help reconstruct Iran
The United States is unwilling to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure, the American leader said
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Three dead and 4,000 evacuated: dam collapse aftermath in Dagestan
More than 2,000 residential houses have been flooded in nine settlements
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Russia's Kamaz may start assembling trucks in Angola
Russian Railways may participate in upgrading the rail infrastructure in this country
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Press review: Iran rejects US ultimatum as EU seeks to strip Hungary of voting rights
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 7th
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Lavrov points to life or death struggle for Russia’s existence on world map
"We have come to understand that it’s not just about Ukraine, it is about an aggression against all things Russian, including Russia’s interests, religion, culture, language, security and so on," Sergey Lavrov said
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French retail network Auchan to continue its work in Russia
Auchan CEO Yves Claude’s comments come in the wake of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s calls on French companies to leave the Russian market
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US military denies IRGC report about strike on USS Tripoli ship
"Fact: USS Tripoli has not been attacked and continues to sail in the Arabian Sea in support of Operation Epic Fury," CENTCOM said
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Serbia discovers planted explosives near its gas pipeline — top brass
According to the ministry, law enforcement officials are continuing their work on site to search for additional evidence and identify those involved
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UNGA has no authority to collect any ‘reparations’ from Russia — Russian mission
According to the Russian diplomat, putting this draft for vote, Western nations are opening a Pandora’s box
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All workers evacuated from LPR mine after Ukrainian attack
According to the statement, the rescue operation went smoothly
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Sanctions hinder US-announced prosperity for Venezuela — Russian envoy
Sanctions are doing nothing to promote economic recovery, Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov stressed
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Central Israel comes under attack, explosions sound in Tel Aviv
According to police and the ambulance service, missile debris came down in several locations
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Russia suggests UN Security Council commission look into US biolabs in Ukraine
The draft document is to be considered during the Security Council’s session on October 27
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Russian embassy says US must disclose biological warfare activities in Ukraine
"During a special operation in Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry obtained evidence of creation of biological weapons components with the direct involvement of the Pentagon," the embassy said
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Iranian diplomat suggests US F-15 rescue operation had hidden purpose
According to Esmaeil Baghaei, the US rescue aircraft landed in southern Isfahan, what is far from the place where the downed pilot is believed to have been hiding
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EU preparing for possible energy supply crisis due to conflict in Iran — Spanish newspaper
The EC assures that there is currently no risk to supplies, though markets are feeling the impact of rising Brent crude oil prices, which has led to higher gas and oil prices in Europe
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Kiev’s attacks on CPC energy facilities 'pure terrorism' — Russian diplomat
According to Maria Zakharova, "Bankova Street knows how terrorists operate, and they act in the exactly same way"
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Putin opens new, cutting-edge Mercedes-Benz auto assembly plant
The plant’s planned capacity is 25,000 cars per year
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Iran strikes bases in Kuwait, Iraq, several cities in Israel — IRGC
According to Tasnim News Agency, aircraft were hit at the Ali Al Salem Airbase, troops were targeted in Petah Tikva, and factories were struck in Beersheba
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Never again will we rely on the West: Lavrov says Russia will solve its economic issues
"We will make sure that we never find ourselves in a similar situation again and that no ‘Uncle Sam’ or anyone else can make decisions that are aimed at destroying our economy," the top diplomat vowed
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Democrats may push for Pentagon chief impeachment — news portal
According to Axios, the move may be linked to Pete Hegseth’s role in overseeing US military operations in Iran
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Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi notes Russia’s right to ensure national security — Kremlin
According to the Kremlin press service, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin held telephone talks
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Dry cargo ship attacked by Ukrainian drone in Azov Sea found, towed to shore
On April 3, the Ukrainian military attacked a dry cargo ship carrying wheat in the Sea of Azov
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Trump says Iran could be destroyed in one night
On Sunday the US president said there was a good chance a deal with Iran would be signed by April 7
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Situation in Middle East keeps getting worse — Russian foreign ministry
Moscow, the ministry says, believes that chances for a political and diplomatic settlement of the conflict still exist
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Attack on Nord Stream aimed at cutting Russia-Europe ties – diplomat
The Russian Ambassador to the United States noted that from such steps "ordinary citizens and industrial enterprises turn out to be at a loss"
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Houthis report joint cruise missile attack with IRGC on targets in Israel
"According to its military spokesman, the joint operation "successfully achieved its objectives," Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said
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Putin invites BRICS nations to take part in events held by Russia’s Chairmanship
Over 200 events of different levels and types will be held in many Russian cities as part of the chairmanship, Russian President said
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Russian court designates 'Chechen Republic of Ichkeria' as terrorist organization
According to the FSB, since the start of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine, "CRI members have been taking part in military operations against the Russian Army as part of the Ukrainian armed forces"
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Official says only triumph of Ukraine operation will quash West's Russophobic policy
Igor Barinov said that Russophobia was rooted deep in history and this issue is occasionally rears it’s ugly head
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Effect of sanctions less acute than expected so far — Bank of Russia
However, it is premature to say that the full effect of sanctions has showed itself, Elvira Nabiullina pointed out
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Trump calls opening of Hormuz Strait 'very big priority'
The US president also suggested that if Washington takes control of the Strait of Hormuz, it may well charge a toll for passage through it
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Russia destined to dominate in space exploration — Roscosmos CEO
Dmitry Bakanov stressed that it had been inscribed in Russians' cultural code over the past few generations
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US vice president could join potential direct negotiations with Iran — newspaper
Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that negotiations between Washington and Tehran are underway with the participation of Vance and Witkoff
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Alien signal detected by Russian astrophysicists turns out to be terrestrial disturbance
Earlier it was reported a telescope possibly registered a signal from an extraterrestrial civilization sent from a stellar system in the constellation Hercules
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State Duma reappoints Nabiullina as Central Bank chief for new term
Elvira Nabiullina became the Central Bank chief in June 2013
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West ‘shut eyes, ears with blinds,’ unwilling to hear Russia’s points on Bucha — Kremlin
"We continue to insist that all accusations against Russia, against Russian military are not merely groundless, but a well-directed show, nothing else but a tragic show," Dmitry Peskov emphasized
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US may try to seize Bushehr nuke plant to fabricate evidence against Iran — expert
Alexander Stepanov pointed out that an information campaign could precede the actual use of weapons of mass destruction
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Strengthening ties with Islamic countries among Russia's priorities, Lavrov says
The foreign minister emphasized that interethnic and interfaith harmony "has been and remains the most important element of the centuries-old Russian statehood"
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Russian Foreign Ministry says Japan's aid to Ukraine hurts already strained relations
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Japan is becoming increasingly involved in the Ukrainian conflict by helping the neo-Nazi regime of Vladimir Zelensky
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Press review: Russia to set up Caribbean base and meet Israeli brass to discuss Iran
Top stories in the Russian press on Wednesday, December 12
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Trump says he would prefer to seize Iran’s oil, but Americans want US forces home
The US president added that the American people would like to see America win
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Polish justice minister to make final decision on extradition of Russian scientist
Alexander Butyagin could face up to 10 years in prison in Ukraine
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Russian ambassador denies claims of decrease in Russian-Venezuelan contacts
Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov recalled that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Venezuelan counterpart Yvan Gil Pinto had recently exchanged congratulatory messages on the occasion of the 81st anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations
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Iranian missile debris fall on energy sites in Saudi Arabia — Defense Ministry
The Saudi military also reported that the country’s air defenses had intercepted and destroyed seven missiles launched from Iran toward the kingdom’s Eastern Province"
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US leader says he does not consider destruction of civilian facilities in Iran criminal
Allowing a sick country with demented leadership to have a nuclear weapon is a war crime, Donald Trump said
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US obsessed with idea of dealing strategic blow to Russia, says envoy
The United States does not think that by such actions they are adding fuel and provoking the expansion of the geography of the Ukrainian crisis, Anatoly Antonov said
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IN BRIEF: Drone attack on CPC facilities and attempt to destabilize hydrocarbon market
The attack was geared to inflict maximum damage on its largest shareholders, companies from the United States and Kazakhstan
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Pakistan’s efforts to end Iran conflict approach critical stage, Iranian envoy says
US President Donald Trump said in an interview with Axios on April 5 that a deal with Iran could be made by April 7
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Price cap for Russian oil reshapes basic free market principles — Russian embassy
According to Russian diplomats, Washington is trying to hush up the fact that the current misbalance on the global oil market results from its own actions
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West wants to turn Eurasia into conflict hot spot, says Russia’s security chief
"We regard as a threat consistent efforts being made by the US and its allies to thwart post-Soviet alliances" like the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Nikolay Patrushev said
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Iran says risk of closing Bab el-Mandeb Strait pushes US toward negotiations
Washington "is aware of the scale of the possible defeat following the failure of the special operation in Isfahan," a senior Iranian official said
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FACTBOX: What we known about foiled sabotage on Serbian section of TurkStream
The sabotage attempt against the pipeline connecting Serbia and Hungary was intended to halt gas supplies to Bratislava and Budapest ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary elections on April 12, Srbijagas Director General Dusan Bajatovic said
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US, Israel lost 11 aircraft while searching for F-15 pilots in Iran — MWM
As MWM notes, this scale of losses demonstrates the significant risks associated with operating aircraft over Iranian territory
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Russian army downs 11 Ukrainian helicopters, drones in past 24 hours — Defense Ministry
Since the start of the operation, a total of 3,213 Ukrainian military infrastructure facilities were disabled
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Iran to strike US data centers in UAE over attack on university in Tehran — agency
According to its information, data centers of Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle, and Equinix could come under attack
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Russia negotiating oil supplies to alternative consumers — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said there is a huge number of requests to purchase Russia's energy resources
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Catastrophic oil shortage inevitable — Russia’s envoy
"For the first time in history, Saudi Arabia is charging a $20 per barrel premium over the already sky-high benchmark for its oil," Kirill Dmitriev said
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Argentina, Chile suspended lithium supplies to Russia — official
According to deputy department director of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade Vladislav Demidov, Russian companies are preparing to start lithium feedstock mining in Russia but the paperwork on licenses for their operation should be expedited
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EU, UK hide anti-Trump stance to keep US support for Kiev — Russian envoy
Kirill Dmitriev cited a chart with data on voting preferences in various European countries regarding the 2024 US presidential election, saying it "proves the abyss" between the EU and the UK on one side and the MAGA movement on the other
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Russian-Syrian agreement on Tartus base under preparation — senator
Russia's deputy defense minister announced on October 10 that Russia planned to have its permanent naval base at Tartus
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Zelensky has lost interest in events on frontline, according to Russian security officials
For the past two months, Zelensky has refused Syrsky the opportunity to provide him with a personal briefing,
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Russia to send three missions to Moon by 2026
The Moon has now become a place for the space race (lunar race 2), President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexander Sergeyev said
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Oil storage facility in Iran’s Isfahan comes under attack — TV
There has been no information about the damage so far, according to Al Hadath
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Moscow to move threat further away if long-range weapons supplied to Kiev, says Lavrov
On June 1, Washington announced that it would provide a new military aid package to Ukraine that would include the delivery of HIMARS weapons and ammunition
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Artemis moon mission breaks record for distance from Earth
They sailed about 5,000 miles further than the Moon, said the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Kiev increases transit of NATO equipment through Moldova — military expert
Andrey Marochko said that Ukrainian engineering troops are constructing temporary pontoon crossings and using specialized medium-sized floating transporters
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Trump may delay strikes on Iran’s civilian, energy infrastructure — Axios
According to the sources, the US president holds the most "hawkish" position on Iran among members of his Cabinet
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Crocus City Hall attack organizers planned second attack in Moscow same day
"The second attack was to be carried out [simultaneously] with the assault on Crocus City Hall. It was to involve two people, while three others would take part in the Crocus attack," the source said
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Drone hits residential building in Russia’s Vladimir Region, three killed, including child
Governor Alexander Avdeyev said that another child managed to escape and is now in hospital with burns
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US proposes replacing Witkoff with JD Vance on negotiating team, Iran reveals
According to the source, Washington is concerned about a possible energy price rise next week amid the ongoing conflict with Iran
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More EU countries calling for abolition of veto in decision-making — newspaper
According to the report, Germany and Sweden are leading this group
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Medvedev: Cornering us won’t work, Russia strong enough to put brazen foes in their place
According to Dmitry Medvedev, the collective West "did not care about Russia becoming a strong power again, capable of ensuring its interests and protecting its citizens abroad"
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UK to host international meeting on security in Strait of Hormuz — newspaper
According to Financial Times, the video conference will include representatives of countries that signed a joint statement in March, urging Iran to "cease immediately its threats, laying of mines, drone and missile attacks and other attempts to block the Strait to commercial shipping"
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Ukrainian forces started counteroffensive, have a lot of personnel, weapons — Prigozhin
Yevgeny Prigozhin said that in the past 24 hours, Wagner PMC forces advanced 230 meters in Artyomovsk
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US lost aircraft worth more than $500 million during rescue of pilot in Iran — expert
Alexander Stepanov opined that the rescue operation was primarily a public relations effort, driven by the Trump administration’s desire for some form of victory
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FACTBOX: Drone attack kills three in central Russia’s Vladimir Region
The top brass reported that air defense alert capabilities shot down 45 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over the past night
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Ukraine’s military loses 2 battalions in Dnieper crossing — regional governor
Russian forces daily capture from 2 to 13 Ukrainian soldiers in the Kherson area, Vladimir Saldo said
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Pezeshkian places himself among 14 million Iranians ready to die for their country
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf earlier said that some 7 million Iranian citizens are ready defend their country
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Kiev has long since crossed 'red lines' with attacks on US tankers — expert
Olzhas Baidildinov said that such actions cannot be justified under any circumstances
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Christian relic, a True Cross piece, to be kept at Russia’s Black Sea fleet flagship
The relic is a wood chip only several millimeters long embedded into a 19th century metal cross
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IN BRIEF: Russia evacuates personnel from Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant
The Russian embassy expressed gratitude to the Armenian authorities "for their kind attitude and quick handling of exit procedures" for Rosatom personnel
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