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Ukraine crisis
Two thirds of Russians against sending troops to Ukraine — poll
Respondents said the conflict should be resolved by diplomatic methods
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Opponents’ escalation policy forces Russia to enhance nuclear deterrence, says diplomat
Russia’s Defense Ministry reported earlier that the General Staff had launched preparations for drills with missile formations of the Southern Military District jointly with aircraft and naval forces
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FACTBOX: What is known about string of blasts at Ukraine’s power facilities
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the strikes were carried out with drones as well as sea-and air-launched precision weapons, including Kinzhal hypersonic ballistic missiles
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US losing favor around world, while Russia's image improving — poll
The US’ image saw the biggest dip in the Middle East and North Africa (12 percentage points on average), as well as in Europe (seven percentage points)
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Russia’s 6th-generation fighter jet to get lasers capable of burning missile homing heads
In addition to electromagnetic guns, the Russian sixth-generation fighter jet will also get guided electronic munitions
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Russia observes moment of silence for those killed fighting against Nazism
The television program showed portraits of fallen heroes and animated candles of remembrance
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Russia maintains its nuclear weapons policy, but situation is changing — diplomat
Moscow has repeatedly officially stated that Russia is taking all necessary measures to guarantee national security, but at the same time is firmly committed to the principle of the inadmissibility of nuclear war
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Polish PM says NATO troops are in Ukraine
Polish prime minister emphasized that NATO’s direct engagement in the military conflict in Ukraine must be avoided
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Belarus, Russia conduct tactical nuke drills amid current situation — Lukashenko
"An escalation is ongoing," the president said
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West should engage in dialogue with Russia — US expert
In Peter Kuznick opinion, the world is on the verge of a most serious conflict while "NATO is conducting massive war games"
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Medvedev warns that Russia’s default may entail Europe’s default
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council added that the European Union’s financial system is not very stable and people are losing confidence
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Senior Russian diplomat warns about proportional response to threats coming from Finland
According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko, many of such measures have already been announced
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Putin says cooperation with ASEAN top priority of Russia’s policy in Asia
Russian President pointed out that Moscow and Vientiane cooperate "well and closely" on the world stage, including at the United Nations
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Russian battlegroup Dnepr destroys two Ukrainian boats on Dnieper — spokesman
According to Roman Kodryan, enemy losses totaled up to 55 servicemen over the past day
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Opposition begins mass rally in downtown Yerevan
Republic Square is crowded, with Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, a leader of the Bagrat movement, among the protesters
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‘Team of foreign agents’: Russian Olympic chief about tennis players bound for Olympics
Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation President Irina Viner said earlier in an interview that she would view all of the Russian athletes participating in the upcoming Olympics in France as a "team of homeless people"
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Russia does not accept US policy to limit Cuba’s development — Putin
According Russian President, the Cuban people have been fighting this for decades and they are confident
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Russian military fights Nazi followers in special military operation — Shoigu
He stressed that during the war, the qualities of a multinational people were revealed — its strength and fortitude, incredible mutual support, and a commitment to fight for the ideas of justice and humanism
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French military already present in Donbass — French journalist
Christelle Neant said that the Ukrainian armed forces is drafting people with no military experience as part of its mobilization campaign and sends them to the frontline after "just two or three weeks of training"
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Putin congratulates parade participants on Victory Day
Putin is confident in ensuring free and safe future of Russia and its united people
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Aerospace Forces receive new Su-35S fighters
Su-35S have passed ground and flight trials and flew from Komsomolsk-on-Amur to the deployment airfield
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Russia, like most of the world, does not support sanctions against Cuba — Putin
The recent vote at the UN, which was devoted to the issue of lifting the blockade, showed that the vast majority of countries in the world are also on the side of Cuba, the Russian leader said
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US plans to return to previous schedule of weapons deliveries to Ukraine
State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller had no specific announcements to make
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Russia may strike Britain's military facilities if London's threats materialize — MFA
Maria Zakharova described British Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s remark that London considered it legitimate for the Kiev regime to use British weapons for strikes on Russian territory as "something absolutely insane"
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Russia will not allow anyone to distort meaning of Victory Day — diplomat
Maria Zakharova noted that the West was preparing "historical amnesia" for Russia, as happened with Ukraine, but Russian President Vladimir Putin managed to restore the country's memory and dignity
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French tired of supporting Ukraine — war correspondent
Christelle Nahan noted that people were tired of the fact that there was not enough money for the development of infrastructure, hospitals and schools, for pensions and benefits for children
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Combat aircraft fly over Moscow’s Red Square in Victory Day parade
Nine Su-30SM heavy multirole fighter jets and MiG-29 frontline fighters flew over Moscow’s Red Square, performing the Kubinka Diamond stunt
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Russia prioritizes relations with Africa — Putin
Putin recalled that the countries had established a new form of dialogue, namely a ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum
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New Russian combat equipment in 2024
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Russia’s latest Lebedev modular pistol passes state trials
The National Guard’s command highly appreciated the new pistol
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Russian sniper reports elimination of Ukrainian serviceman wearing helmet with SS emblem
He specified that his group took the helmet as proof of the elimination
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London blatantly lies to justify anti-Russian steps, including expulsion of attache — MFA
We have to state that not only does the UK government intend to abandon its policy of provoking Russia, but it also exerts substantial efforts to raise the degree of confrontation, Maria Zakharova said
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Russia puts former Ukrainian lawmaker on wanted list
His entry in the database says the man is wanted "on criminal charges"
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Presence of French-speaking mercenaries identified in 20 cases in Zaporozhye — politician
Ethnic Poles and Georgians account for the largest groups of mercenaries in the Ukrainian army
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Ukraine to be able to mobilize no more than 10,000-15,000 convicts — report
According to the source, there are currently about 28,000 inmates, and this number includes women, people unfit for military service due to health conditions, age and their criminal offenses
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At least 90,000 soldiers attend Victory Day celebrations across Russia
Celebrations marking have been held in over 300 cities and towns across Russia
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US veteran says Soviet Union turned the tide of World War II
Frank Cohn said the people that refuse to do justice to the Soviet role in the war simply don't understand what was going on
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US seeking to throw Balts, Poles, Germans, French ‘into fire of war’ — Medvedchuk
"They are clearing the way for this, since the Ukrainians are running out while the scheme of turning their deaths into America’s profits is waiting for new victims," leader of the Other Ukraine movement said
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Over 882,000 Ukrainian men now EU refugees — statistics agency
Most Ukrainian refugees live in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic
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Relations with Russia are really important for Israel — Ambassador to Moscow
Dialogue between Israel and Russia is important, including on those topics where the parties "absolutely disagree," Simona Halperin said
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Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day
Battlegroup Center units fully liberated the settlement of Novokalinovo in the Donetsk People’s Republic and battlegroup West units fully liberated the settlement of Kislovka in the Kharkov Region
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US envoy leaves Russia for certain amount of time — senior Russian diplomat
"The Foreign Ministry was told about this some time before the issue with inviting ambassadors to the inauguration ceremony of the Russian president was resolved," Sergey Ryabkov said
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Putin considers Cuba — EAEU interaction useful
Russian President drew attention to the participation of the Cuban leader in the EAEU summit
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Putin invites Guinea-Bissau president to come again to Russia on state visit
Meanwhile, Umaro Sissoco Embalo said that he hopes that the Russian president would visit his country in case he went on a tour of Africa
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China supports Serbia in defending its sovereignty on Kosovo issue — Xi
Xi Jinping is on a state visit to Serbia on May 7-8
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Biden says US to halt supplying some weapons to Israel if it starts Rafah operation
The president noted that Israel has not yet crossed the red line in the Gaza Strip conflict as it has not started the operation in Rafah
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Russia's top prosecutor supports ‘legitimate’ criminal case against US financier Calvey
The prosecution had "sufficient grounds" for opening a criminal case
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Hungary, China ink 16 cooperation agreements, including on nuclear energy
The cooperation agreements tackle such fields as investment, energy, trade, finance, customs control, agriculture, tourism, science, culture and media
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Russia to join ranks of top four global economies — presidential decree
The government is tasked to present eleven new National Projects by September 1 of this year
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Hungary supports Chinese peace plan on Ukraine — Orban
Hungary urges for an immediate ceasefire and peace talks, the prime minister said
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Gazprom gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine reach 42.4 mln cubic meters
The transit line through Ukraine remains the only route to supply Russian gas to western and central European countries
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Opponents’ escalation policy forces Russia to enhance nuclear deterrence, says diplomat
Russia’s Defense Ministry reported earlier that the General Staff had launched preparations for drills with missile formations of the Southern Military District jointly with aircraft and naval forces
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Putin holds talks in Moscow with president of Guinea-Bissau
It is noted that the two leaders were also expected to discuss Russia’s interaction with ECOWAS
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Russia’s natural population decline shrinks by 24% yoy in January-August — statistics
The Federal Statistics Service noted that mortality in the eight months of 2023 decreased by 9.8%, and the birth rate dropped by 2.5%
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Lavrov characterizes Europe's economic problems due to US pressure as ‘monstrous’
Using Germany as an example, the minister recalled that the prosperity of the European industrial complex is largely based on Russian energy resources
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Russian diplomat accuses EU spokesman of 'inciting terrorism' with Crimean Bridge remarks
According to Maria Zakharova, it is shocking that the statement was made by a European official who "in general speaks on behalf of the entire European Union"
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Ukrainian president appoints Zaluzhny ambassador to London
Zelensky dismissed Zaluzhny from military service for health reasons
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Russia expanded its force of radar-evading ICBMs over past year, US general says
"Russia also continues to develop and test novel experimental weapon systems, like the nuclear-armed Poseidon transoceanic weapon and the Burevestnik nuclear-propelled cruise missile," said General Gregory Guillot, commander of the US Northern Command
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Russia hammers Ukrainian energy, military sites in retaliatory strike — top brass
The Ukrainian army’s losses in the Kupyansk direction over the past 24 hours amounted to 55 personnel and two 122mm D-30 howitzers, it specified
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Russia didn’t invite officials from unfriendly countries to victory parade, diplomat says
Maria Zakharova said veteran organizations in unfriendly countries weren’t affected by the decision not to invite officials
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US war veteran says he would like go to Victory Day parade in Moscow
"If I were 10 years younger, I’d go right away," 98-year-old Frank Cohn said
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More than 90% of payments in EAEU are carried out in national currencies — Putin
The Russian leader noted that the combined GDP of the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union, according to available estimates, increased from $1.6 trillion to $2.5 trillion
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People in Donbass expected help from Russia, says Putin
Not somewhere thousands of kilometers away from its national borders, but right next door, under our noses, said Russian president
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China-Russia trade turnover rises by 4.7% to $76.58 bln in January — April
According to the report, imports from Russia over four months increased by 10.2% to $43.85 bln
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UK announces expulsion of Russian defense attache, new diplomatic visa restrictions
According to Home Secretary James Cleverly, this is a message to Moscow in response to its actions allegedly aimed at undermining British assistance to Ukraine
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Pashinyan remains silent over opposition’s demand for his resignation within one hour
Neither the government’s press office nor Pashinyan himself have somehow responded to the opposition’s demands yet
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Russia’s top brass mulls arming military pilots with PP-2000 submachine gun
A more compact PP-2000 submachine gun is meant to replace the Kalashnikov AKS-74U assault rifle
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Putin confident in Russia’s victory in special military operation
The Russian people show their best qualities in difficult moments, their courage and heroism, which is confirmed by the special military operation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with military on May 7, following the inauguration ceremony
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Putin's decree clears way for Renaissance Insurance, Ozon share deals
The relevant document was posted on the official web portal of statutory acts
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France could bring to combat readiness 1,500 troops for Ukraine in April — Russian MFA
Maria Zakharova also said the Kiev regime "continues to cleanse the media space and introduce total censorship in the country"
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Russia pre-emptively plans intermediate-range missile sites to counter US moves — diplomat
Correspondingly, specialists are carrying out preliminary pre-emptive planning, Sergey Ryabkov said
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Six people detained during protests against foreign agents bill in Georgia
Since April 15, opposition and civil activists have been holding rallies in Tbilisi against the adoption of the law on foreign agents
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European Commission confirms agreement on expropriation of income from Russian assets
This decision must now be approved by the EU Council at ministerial level
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Musk's assertions about ancient Martian civilizations could hold true — Roscosmos
Earlier on Tuesday, Elon Musk spoke at a conference in Los Angeles, during which he suggested that humanity could find evidence of ancient civilizations existing on Mars
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Number of victims of Israeli forces in Gaza surpasses 34,900 — Health Ministry
Over the past 24 hours alone, 60 people were killed and 11 were injured as a result of bombing and shelling of various regions of Gaza
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Freak snowstorm hits Moscow
The snow falling on the ground does not melt immediately
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MAKS air show may be canceled in 2024 — source
There are no dates for the event on its official website
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Zelensky cannot be legitimate president after May 21 — Medvedchuk
"Ukraine has already lost its statehood," leader of the Other Ukraine movement said
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Belgorod Region attacked with 37 Ukrainian drones in past day
There were no casualties, but reported damage caused by drone and shelling attacks
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Russia holds Victory Day parade on Moscow’s Red Square
The parade began with the march of the banner group of the Preobrazhensky Regiment Honor Guard’s unit carrying the Russian national flag and the legendary Victory Banner across Red Square
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Poland at risk of direct confrontation with Russia, Belarus — Medvedev
According to the politician, "Poland's reckless actions, if rashly supported by its NATO allies, may have far-reaching dangerous consequences for the entire world"
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Hungary views China as pillar of multipolar world — Orban
Hungarian prime minister recalled that Hungary has always adhered to the ‘one China’ principle
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Russian diplomat slams Western ambassador for being absent from Putin’s inauguration
Maria Zakharova also asked a rhetorical question about what these countries’ new ambassadors would do when they have to hand over their credentials to the president
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Ability to pay with Russia’s Mir card in Laos will attract tourists — Putin
Russian President noted that last year the countries showed a modest growth in trade and economic interaction
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Ukrainian army leaving positions near Avdeyevka over Russia’s incessant gunfire — POW
The escape gives only a few a chance to survive as frequently incessant Russian artillery accurate strikes rule out this option for Ukrainian troops, Yury Yurechko noted
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Kiev been pushed by West toward aggression against own population for 8 years — diplomat
According to Oleg Gavrilov, these actions are geared to form a source of threats to Moscow at the Russian borders
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FACTBOX: Key facts and figures about Russia’s Victory Day
Festive processions, gatherings, assemblies and reception ceremonies are held across Russia on May 9 to honor veterans of the 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War
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Hitler could have won if not for USSR, says American WWII veteran
Attempts are currently underway in the West, following the logic of "containing Russia," to hush up the Soviet Union’s decisive contribution to the 1945 Victory over Nazi Germany
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Moscow demands return of all Russian diplomatic properties seized by US
The Russian diplomat slammed the intrusion into the residence of Russian Consul General in Seattle as a gross violation of the international law
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Press review: Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth term and EU, Ukraine talk arms deal
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, May 8th
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Indonesian ambassador says Su-35 fighter jets contract remains in force
Indonesian Ambassador to Russia Jose Tavares said that around 30% of weapons in service with his country’s armed forces are Russian-made
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Putin signs decree setting Russia’s development goals for 2030
The decree is titled On the National Development Goals of the Russian Federation until 2030 and for a Longer Term until 2036
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Ukrainian nationalists financed by US, Britain after WWII — declassified archives
In particular, Ukrainian nationalists carried out terrorist acts in small groups of 3-5 members and sometimes engaged in individual terrorism
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Russian troops inflict 215 casualties on Ukrainian army in Donetsk area over past day
Russian troops advanced to better positions and inflicted casualties on four Ukrainian army brigades in the Donetsk area over the past day in the special military operation in Ukraine
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Russia knows how to deal with Ukrainian drones — Putin
The Russian leader noted that those tasks that until recently were solved exclusively with the help of aviation systems are now being solved with small means, but with great effect
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Aurus Merlon electric motorcycle available for pre-order — acting Deputy PM
The Aurus Merlon made its public debut at the inauguration of the Russian President
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Cosmonauts congratulate Russians on Victory Day from onboard space station
Now Oleg Kononenko, Nikolai Chub and Alexander Grebenkin are onboard the International Space Station
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Hungary views China as pillar of multipolar world — Orban
Prime Minister pointed out that the world had recently undergone serious transformations, as the world order had changed to become multipolar
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Russia’s cutting-edge weaponry capable of ‘blinding’ enemy's army
TASS outlines domestic electronic warfare systems
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Super diamond worth $1.5 mln found in Russia's Yakutia
The diamond has an octahedral shape, its dimensions are 31.28 x 30.00 x 28.57 mm
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Deputy commander-in-chief of Russian Navy arrives at Massawa port in Eritrea
The visit is part of the events marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Eritrea
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President of Cuba wishes Putin success in special military operation
Miguel Diaz-Canel said that Moscow can always count on the support of Havana
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