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UN report on Ukraine biased, hypocritical — Russian Foreign Ministry
Thus it factually justifies the Ukrainian army’s punitive operation, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Aleksandr Lukashevich says
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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’s upgraded strategic missile-carrying bomber to perform debut flight in September
Following the results of the trials, the Defense Ministry will make a decision on the deep modernization of the first batch of operational Tu-22M3 aircraft
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Putin says launching Kalashnikov rifle plant will help enhance India’s defense potential
The plant will become another symbol of friendship and cooperation between the two countries, Russian President stressed
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Academic expedition hopes to read Pomors' calendars
Scientists stress that Pomors were the most qualified meteorologists in the Arctic in the 17 - 19 centuries
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Russian forces moving in western part of Konstantinovka — DPR head
According to Denis Pushilin, fighting continues in the industrial zone and near the railway terminal
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36 Ukrainian drones taken down over Russian regions, Azov Sea in seven hours
Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyer 36 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over Crimea, the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Novgorod, Rostov, Smolensk, Moscow, and Krasnodar Regions, and the Azov Sea
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Serbian leader to meet Chinese counterpart shortly after Russian president’s visit
Vladimir Putin will visit China on May 19-20
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Court upholds decision to drop Platon Lebedev's clemency proceedings
Lebedev is to be set free on July 2, 2014, and Mikhail Khodorkovsky in October 2014
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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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US sets Iran five conditions for continuing peace process — Fars news agency
According to the agency, the US refuses to pay any compensation for damage caused by the bombings of Iranian territory
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Putin holds phone conversation with Kazakh President Tokayev — Kremlin
The two leaders discussed current matters pertaining to the preparations for Vladimir Putin's upcoming state visit to Astana and the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council to be held there
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At least ten people injured as car rams into crowd in Modena — Il Giornale
The exact number of the affected is being determined
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Tehran demands that US establish peace in Lebanon — Iranian ambassador to Belarus
Alireza Sanei says that Iran's proposals also include the unfreezing of assets "that have been frozen for many years in banks of various countries"
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Massive pro-Palestinian demonstration takes place in Berlin
Many activists are wearing so-called Palestinian scarves, holding flags and other paraphernalia
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US loses control of its biolabs around world — expert
According to Alexey Shablya, the theory that the SARS-CoV-2 virus originated in one of these labs, while not 100% confirmed, also cannot be disproved
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US, UK, French citizens see World War III coming — poll
The survey was also conducted in Germany and Canada
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FIFA 2018 World Cup effect on Russia's GDP to reach $2.3-3.2 bln per year over 5 years
It is expected that about a third of the future effect of the tournament will come from the development of tourism
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US needs stability on Taiwan issue — trade representative
Taiwan has been governed by its local administration since 1949 when the Kuomintang’s remaining forces headed by Chiang Kai-shek (1887-1975) were defeated in the Chinese Civil War and took refuge on the island
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Iranian oil can be carried via Crimean ports, regional authorities claim
There is a plenitude of other areas for potential cooperation because Iran "is a very diverse country in economic terms," , Deputy Prime Minister of Crimea Georgy Muradov said
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Orlan-10 drones help artillery troops deliver precision strikes on enemy in Siberia drills
The troops accomplished over 20 fire assignments during the drills that involved over 500 personnel and more than 50 items of military hardware, according to the Central Military District’s press office
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Ukraine purposefully sows panic in Energodar, makes peaceful life impossible — Likhachev
The enemy is purposefully spreading panic in the city and makes an ordinary peaceful life impossible, Rosatom CEO said
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Ten-point plan for talks with US is 'red line' for Iran — lawmaker
Mohammad Saleh Jokar, Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's Interior Affairs Committee, noted that Iran "never trusted the US," and his country has no other option but to "become stronger"
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Russia scrambled military planes to prevent border violation by Dutch frigate
"All flights by Russian planes were carried out in strict compliance with international rules of using airspace," the ministry said
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Serbia to develop military-technical, energy cooperation with Azerbaijan — Vucic
According to the Serbian leader, the two countries may begin the construction of a 500 MW gas-turbine power plant near the city of Nis in southern Serbia already in 2027 to commission it by 2030
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Pentagon developing four scenarios for military escalation with Iran — news outlet
Axios noted that US servicemen had prepared a plan for a ground operation deep inside Iran aimed at seizing highly enriched uranium located at nuclear facilities
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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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Ex-Romanian foreign minister calls for normalizing relations with Russia
Andrei Marga stressed that normalizing relations with China, Russia, and Turkey is essential for Romania’s democratization, modernization and welfare
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Air defenses repel another attack involving ten drones heading for Moscow — mayor
According to Sergey Sobyanin, 64 drones have been shot down
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Tenth Russia-China Expo kicks off in Harbin
The event is organized by Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade and Ministry of Economic Development together with the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and the Heilongjiang Provincial People's Government
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Syria’s President names mediator for talks with opposition
Kofi Annan, a special envoy of the UN and the Arab League, said Assad had revealed the name of a person to him
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US redeploying troops from 1st Cavalry Division to Poland — Polish official
According to the director of Poland’s National Security Bureau Bartosz Grodecki, the US also plans to withdraw the 2nd Cavalry Regiment from Vilseck, Germany, and may redeploy it to Poland
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Russia’s Battlegroup North destroys over 100 Ukrainian drones in Sumy area in one day
The targets were neutralized using a range of methods and means
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Kremlin views discussions on dialogue with Russia in Europe as positive thing
Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that "the shift in thinking that ‘at some point we’ll have to talk to the Russians,’ that’s a good thing"
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Russia outraged by US cynicism in tightening blockade of Cuba — deputy foreign minister
This is a cynical and blatant manifestation of the Monroe Doctrine, Sergey Ryabkov said
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Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as manager on four-year deal
He will assume his duties on July 1
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Russian air defense shoots down 1,054 Ukrainian drones, Flamingo, Neptune-MD missiles
The Black Sea Fleet destroyed six unmanned boats of Ukrainian armed forces
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Aluminum price hits ten-year highs amid Guinea unrest
The global aluminum market depends on 20% of its bauxite supplies from Guinea
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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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Russian pharmaceutical market may grow by 4-8% in 2023 — experts
According to DSM Group, the Russian pharmaceutical market grew by 11.9% compared to 2021 to $36.26 bln in 2022
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Drone attacks on Moscow leave 12 people injured — mayor
Sergey Sobyanin added that three residential buildings had been damaged
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Ukraine loses over 360 troops in Kursk area in past day — Russian Defense Ministry
Five soldiers were surrendered, the Russian Defense Ministry said
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Netanyahu discusses Iran with Trump, calls war cabinet meeting — media
Shortly after this conversation, Netanyahu called a meeting of the Israeli war cabinet, which will be held later in the day
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Trump calls on Iran to act faster on issue of potential deal
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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NATO secretary general to put pressure on EU defense companies to please US — FT
According to the newspaper, the North Atlantic Alliance is interested in European industry helping to meet Washington's demands for increased defense spending to mitigate Trump's "anger" at the alleged inability of allies to support the United States in the conflict in the Middle East
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US may be readying to capture Raul Castro, NYT says
According to The New York Times, American officials admit that the United States will enact a Venezuelan scenario in Cuba
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Hainan claims rapid development of space city
The innovation zone's head Liu Chong said 205 specialized companies are operating there
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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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World’s largest nuclear-powered sub takes part in Russia’s Northern Fleet drills
Its notional enemies were small missile ships Onega and Naryan-Mar
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Russian embassy receives many requests from Transnistria for citizenship
The admission procedure in accordance with the decree will be launched upon completion of the necessary technical approvals
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Russian, Syrian pilots conduct joint air patrol mission along Golan Heights
The mission involved Russia’s Su-34 and Su-35 aircraft and the A-50 early warning and control aircraft, as well as Syria’s MiG-23 and MiG-29 planes
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Russian nuclear-powered subs deploy to Pacific waters in large-scale drills
The departure of the nuclear-powered subs was camouflaged by smoke screens while their safe transit was ensured by anti-saboteur personnel aboard fast-speed craft, the defense ministry said
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No need to vaccinate children against COVID-19 yet, MP says
The Netherlands Association of Pediatricians has released a statement calling for the COVID-19 vaccination of teenagers aged 12-17
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IAEA keeps mum about social media intimidation against ZNPP staff — Russian diplomat
For this reason, Mikhail Ulyanov continued, the IAEA Secretariat refrains from speaking out in any way about this issue
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Zaporozhye NPP’s transport shop comes under Ukraine’s shelling attack
It also said that Ukrainian troops tried to attack the facility’s Raduga substation with a use of a drone, which was shot down and did not detonate
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Cuba to use its right to self-defense if attacked — foreign iistry
The New York Times reported on Saturday, citing sources, that the United States does not rule out capturing one of the leaders of the Cuban Revolution, Army General Raul Castro
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Cuba has right to self-defense in case of US aggression — Cuban diplomat
Ernesto Soberon Guzman emphasized that Cuba has the right to legitimate self-defense, which is based on the principle of international law and the United Nations Charter
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IN BRIEF: Sarmat launch sends signal to Western 'friends' in proving Russia’s superiority
State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin noted that Sarmat test-launch showed that Russia’s nuclear shield had improved
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Russian military deny very instance of strike against Al-Quds hospital on April 27
The Russian aviation is used near Araq for supporting the offensive of the government forces and self-defense militia units
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Russia, Syria begin exercise to practice defence of territorial integrity
Exercise has begun in the airspace of the Syria, in some of its territories and in the eastern section of the Mediterranean Sea, Maj. Gen. Yury Popov said
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Russian army controls 85% of Krasny Liman, over 50% of Shiykovka — Gerasimov
The troops of the grouping are also successfully operating on the Boguslav and Rubtsovsk directions, the Chief of Russia’s General Staff Army General said
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FBI puts Russian top manager Korshunov accused of espionage on wanted list
According to the the FBI office in Cincinnati, Ohio, Korshunov "is wanted for his alleged involvement in the theft of trade secrets from the United States"
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US Congress unlikely to approve more military aid for Kiev — lawmaker
Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Brian Mast also emphasized that Washington’s European allies should increase their support for Kiev
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Kallas would face difficult time as negotiator with Russia, Kremlin spokesman says
EU foreign policy chief won't have an easy time, Dmitry Peskov said
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Russia pushes Ukrainian army to western bank of Udava near Miropolskoye in Sumy Region
Military expert Andrey Marochko says Miropolskoye was earlier liberated
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Over 50 aircraft divert from Moscow airports to alternate airfields over restrictions
In addition, about 32 flights were reported to be delayed for departure by more than two hours
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Russia needs no Eurovision with its ‘sexless monsters’ — senator
Today it is more important for Russia to invest in its own cultural projects and cooperation with friendly countries of the CIS, Asia, BRICS, Airat Gibatdinov said
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Putin submits deal with Syria on expanding Tartus naval base for State Duma approval
The duration of the agreement is 49 years
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Sweatshirts with Putin's quotes turn into top sellers at Harbin expo
Besides clothing, high-quality Russian handicrafts are generating immense interest among Expo visitors
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Kiev forces lost over 1,100 troops in 24 hours across all special military operation zone
In the Battlegroup North zone, the enemy lost up to 155 soldiers
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Finland scrambles fighter jets over potential drone activity — media
According to Yle, defense forces officially confirmed that control in these areas had been tightened
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Zaporozhye NPP’s Raduga substation attacked by Ukrainian drone
Apart from that, according to the ZNPP, Ukrainian troops also attacked the facility’s transport shop, damaging its roof and personnel buses
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Sarmat needs no advertising, no one else has analogues — Russian deputy foreign minister
This system allows guaranteed penetration of both existing and any missile defense systems still in the development phase, Sergey Ryabkov said
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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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UAE reserves right to respond to attack on Barakah NPP’s generator — top diplomat
According to the WAM news agency, the top UAE diplomat "strongly condemned the terror attack" when a drone struck a generator outside the Barakah NPP’s inner perimeter causing fire to it
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One civilian killed, four wounded in Ukraine’s attacks on DPR during day
Apart from that, according to Pushilin, two civilian infrastructure facilities, two cars, and two trucks were damaged
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Russian armed forces liberate Borovaya and Kutkovka in Kharkov Region
The Russian Defense Ministry also reported that Ukraine lost about 1,045 servicemen in the special military operation zone over the past day
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US legislators renew calls to pass anti-Russia sanctions after talks — Reuters
It has not been indicated when corresponding bills might be brought up for a vote
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Trump warns Iran of harder strikes than before if there is no deal
Earlie on Sunday, the US president urged urged Iran to act faster to move to a potential deal
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Higher Administrative Court forbids Timoshenko, Lutsenko to run in polls
The court thus upheld the ruling of the lower-tier court and supported the CEC resolution that denied registration to Timoshenko and Lutsenko
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Ukraine attacks Zaporozhye NPP territory with drone, which falls near power units
The drone did not detonate upon falling, the ZNPP reported
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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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Over 1,500 servicemen taking part in snap checks in Russia's south
Around 300 pieces of military equipment will be used in the drills
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Law enforcers clash with military at South Korean impeached President Yoon’s residence
Law enforcers were blocked by the military upon the execution of their order to detain impeached President Yoon, Yonhap reported
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Israel build two covert bases in Iraq for Iran war — media
According to The New York Times, Israel began preparations to build one of the bases in late 2024
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Cuban diplomat rejects allegations that Cuba poses threat to US national security
Earlier, the news portal said, citing classified intelligence data, that Cuba had allegedly purchased more than 300 combat drones and was looking at using them against the US base in Guantanamo
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Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon nears 2,990 — health ministry
9,210 people being injured
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S-400 could be loaded for shipping to Turkey on July 7 — TV
The Pentagon reacted negatively to the Russia-Turkey deal
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Israel stepping up fight against FPV drones, analyzing Ukraine conflict experience — PM
Touching upon the issue of the use of drones during a war cabinet meeting, he recalled that six year ago he had warned about this threat
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IN BRIEF: Drone attack on Moscow, surrounding region kills three people, leaves 18 injured
According to preliminary reports, three people were killed and another six suffered injuries in the Moscow Region
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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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Russian Navy to hold exercises in all zones of responsibility Jan-Feb
Participating in the exercises will be more than 140 combat and supply ships, more than 60 aircraft, 1,000 pieces of miliary equipment, and 10,000 military servicemen
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Drone attack on Moscow overnight into Sunday becomes largest in more than a year
Over the past 24 hours, more than 120 UAVs have been shot down
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Russia’s advanced frigate Admiral Makarov commissioned for operation
The warships of this class have a displacement of about 4,000 tonnes, a length of 125 meters and a speed of 30 knots and a sea endurance of 30 days
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Lithuania to send troops to Strait of Hormuz after US, Iran sign peace deal — president
I don’t think that our military should take part in this mission amid the continuing conflict, Gitanas Nauseda said
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Russian-Azeri intergovernmental commission on trade to meet in April in Moscow — Lavrov
It is stated that the parties agreed to encourage the well-proven practice of cross business missions and business forums
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Yakutia-Magadan railroad construction cost estimated at $26 billion
In 2021, a special expedition studied thoroughly the future construction, and presently specialists of the institute of transport’s economy and development are planning investments
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Gas price in Europe surpasses $1,900 per 1,000 cubic meters first time since early March
In general, the price of gas since the beginning of trading has increased by almost 7%
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Germany to be turned into transit staging hub for NATO troops — Medvedev
The Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman highlighted that infrastructure improvements in Germany are proceeding at an accelerated speed for a potential confrontation with Russia
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WHO declares public health emergency of international concern over Ebola in Africa
According to the organization, "there are significant uncertainties to the true number of infected persons and geographic spread associated with this event at the present time"
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Finland to practice forcefully crossing Russian border during naval drills — expert
Alexander Stepanov warned that industrial facilities in northwestern Russia as well as taking control of Karelia may be priority objectives in the course of potential aggression against Russia
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Russia, Algeria to exchange intelligence on threats to national security
Russia and Algeria will also enhance the exchange of experience and information in the fight against terrorism and extremism and coordinate actions to frustrate the movement of foreign militants
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