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Ukraine prevents evacuation of orphans from war zone — Russian ombudsman
Pavel Astakhov noted that the Kiev authorities prevented the evacuation of HIV-infected children from the areas engulfed by combat operations
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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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Russian civilians return to Kursk from Ukrainian captivity
Governor Alexander Khinshtein said the group was accompanied by members of the Kursk regional government and medical workers
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Zelensky says 55,000 Ukrainian troops killed since start of special military operation
Many more soldiers remain missing in action, Vladimir Zelensky admits
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Zelensky does not care that Ukraine has turned into vast cemetery — opposition politician
Viktor Medvedchuk called Vladimir Zelensky's statements cynical ramblings
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Merz says EU ready for talks with Russia, but without 'parallel communication channels'
The German chancellor said the goal is to end the conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible
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En+ to invest $3.2 bln into thermal power plant construction in Irkutsk Region
The power plant will consist of three power generating units to be put on stream in series during the period from 2028 to 2029
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Armenia, CSTO could find compromise on problematic issues — Russian ambassador
There is no alternative, reliable mechanism for ensuring security in the region, Sergey Kopyrkin said
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US, EU will not defend Baltic states in case of their conflict with Russia — senator
"The EU and the US won’t even lift a finger for Poland, all this talk is empty posturing," member of the Federation Council’s Committee on Defense and Security Alexander Yaroshuk opined
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Russia’s National Wealth Fund totals $177 bln as of February 1 — Finance Ministry
The volume of the fund's liquid assets as of February 1 was $55.1 bln
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Press review: Iran open to deal but Trump may attack and Cuba prepares for mobilization
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, February 6th
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IN BRIEF: What we know about assassination attempt against Russian general
According to investigators, an unidentified gunman fired several shots at the general in a residential building on Volokolamskoye Highway and fled the scene
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Russia’s gas production down 3.2% annually in 2025 — statistics
Natural gas production lost 3.1% in annual terms to 561 bln cubic meters last year
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Russian embassy in Cuba receives no requests from tourists due to flight delays
The Russian embassy said that it is in close contact with the Cuban aviation authorities
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Gazprom sets fourth straight daily gas supply record in Russia
The previous record of 1.818 bln cubic meters was set the day before
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Air defenses destroy 20 Ukrainian UAVs over Russian regions within three-hour period
10 of them were destroyed over the Belgorod Region
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Work on Ukraine peace document may take at least 1.5 months, source tells TASS
"Very multi-dimensional and phased work is ongoing," the agency's source said
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Explosion injures six people at beauty salon in Grenoble
According to the prosecutor quoted by Franceinfo, the explosive device was allegedly intended not for murder, but for intimidation
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Olympics incomplete without all Russian athletes — State Duma vice speaker
Deputy Speaker of the State Duma Alexander Zhukov noted that the situation with the admission of Russian athletes is beginning to change, since in some sports they have already been admitted to international competitions
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2026 Winter Olympic Games Official Opening Ceremony kicks off in Italy
For the first time ever, the Opening Ceremony is taking place in four different locations
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Readiness for talks and need for new agreement: situation around New START treaty
Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Geneva office and other Geneva-based international organizations Gennady Gatilov said that Moscow will pursue an approach to the issue of strategic offensive arms based on a careful analysis of the United States’ military policy
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Russian troops liberate eight communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
Russian forces delivered one massive and five combined strikes on Ukrainian military-industrial enterprises, energy and transport facilities over the week
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Russia’s nuclear triad to gain new hypersonic component — expert
Alexander Stepanov cited projects such as the GELA hypersonic drone, capable of reaching speeds of up to 11,000 km/h, a new unmanned aerial vehicle capable of reaching Mach 7 and launching payloads into orbit, and the Champion long-range hypersonic drone bomber
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Russia’s Kuryer ground robot can carry up to 10 TM-62 anti-tank mines — instructor
According to the serviceman, the vehicle has become indispensable for evacuation in areas inaccessible to humans
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Russia foils attempted assassination of general in Moscow — Investigative Committee
The investigators say that an unidentified person shot at Vladimir Alekseyev in a residential building
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The Netherlands counts on early conclusion of peace in Ukraine — acting minister
David Van Weel recalled that the Netherlands annually provided approximately €7 billion in aid to Ukraine over the past three years
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Russia explained to US that people, not territories were main issue for it — Lavrov
As the Russian foreign minister pointed out, the putschists who came to power in Ukraine as a result of a state coup in 2014 called the people in Crimea, Donbass and Novorossiya 'inhumans'
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Military leaders, specialists under threat during wartime — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov added that it is not the Kremlin's responsibility to discuss how to ensure their safety
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Russian metallurgical coal prices in Asia rise by 6.4% in early 2026
On a year-on-year basis, the price increased by 14.1%
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EU Council confirms refusal of Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia to fund Kiev — document
The EU Council clarified that 30 bln euros of the money will be used to finance Ukraine's budget, and 60 bln euros will go to arms purchases
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Armenia's rapprochement with West challenges relations with Moscow — Russian ambassador
The EU is currently pursuing a hostile policy towards the Russian Federation, Sergey Kopyrkin explained
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Russia should be part of whole world, not 'stewing in own juices' — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted the contribution of translators of fiction, who help Russian culture develop and remain modern
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Kremlin praises Abu Dhabi talks as constructive, complex work
Dmitry Peskov emphasized that it would be continued
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Russia grants political asylum to Spanish national persecuted at home
Educator and IT specialist Enrique Arias Gil was accused of cyberattacks on behalf of Moscow
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Russian ambassador, Board of Peace representative discuss situation in Gaza
The sides agreed to continue regular contacts, th Russian embassy noted
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Russia tests ‘robocop’ power armor enabling soldiers to fire machine-guns with one hand
An active powered exoskeleton with integrated electric motors and a storage battery tested in Russia will allow servicemen to accurately hit targets with a machine-gun held with one hand
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Russia returns 157 servicemen, three Kursk residents as part of prisoner swap — top brass
The Defense Ministry added that the Kiev regime returned three Russian citizens, residents of the Kursk Region
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Remotely detonated munition to be effective against UAVs — Russian military expert
"A remotely programmed explosion means that a standard surface-to-air gun or cannon turns into a precision weapon," Igor Korotchenko said
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Russian analog of Starlink to begin serial production in 2026 — Roscosmos CEO
He added that by 2027, an orbital constellation of more than 300 satellites will be deployed
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IN BRIEF: What we know about Iran-US nuclear talks in Oman
Another round of talks will take place in the coming days, Barak Ravid, correspondent for Axios and Israel’s Channel 12 reported
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Russia’s gold reserves rise by 614 tons in 2025 — Natural Resources Ministry
Positive momentum in reserve growth in 2025 was recorded for most types of raw materials
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EU going to block Russian oil transportation together with G7 countries
The 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions will also include the ban on financial transactions for twenty more Russian regional banks, restrictions against payment systems and cryptocurrencies created by Russia, and certain foreign trade restrictions
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Power generation in Russia down 1.5% year on year in 2025 — statistics
Thermal power plants lowered their generation by 1.3% year on year to 767 bln kWh
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West’s secret contacts, changing rhetoric, Ukraine’s future: Lavrov's statements
Europe is trying to "prevent and disrupt the negotiations" that are budding between Russia and the United States on a settlement, the Russian foreign minister said
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Price of Russia’s pipeline gas imports to China increases by 17.1% in 2025
Russia ranks first among the countries exporting this energy to China
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Russian fighters consolidate in northwestern Tatyanovka in Donetsk region — expert
"The situation has been developing positively," Andrey Marochko said
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Lavrov says talks with OSCE representatives addressed complex issues
The top diplomat also noted that his Swiss counterpart rejected false claims that Russia had allegedly told the OSCE representatives not to attend the press conference in Moscow
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West tries to drag Russia into Epstein scandal — Foreign Ministry
The purpose of the manipulation is obvious - to create the impression that Russia is nervous and making excuses, Maria Zakharova said
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Ukraine was first to attack Russian power facilities — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister noted that Russia never started such actions
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Kremlin spokesman Peskov says rooting for national athletes at 2026 Olympics
Dmitry Peskov said that he will watch every competition where Russian athletes take part
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FACTBOX: Russia’s nuclear power projects abroad
Rosatom ranks first globally by the number of nuclear power plant construction projects abroad, with 41 power units in 11 countries worldwide
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OSCE crisis, attack on general, NATO intervention in Ukraine: Lavrov statements
According to the foreign minister, the terrorist attack against Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev confirmed the intention of Vladimir Zelensky's regime to disrupt the negotiations
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Lavrov reads NATO chief's remarks as plans for military intervention in Ukraine
The top Russian diplomat mentioned Mark Rutte's statement that "Britain and France were ready to deploy troops to Ukraine"
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France ready to continue deepening dialogue on strategic weapons — foreign ministry
The New START treaty, the last agreement on strategic arms control between the United States and Russia, expired on February 5, 2026
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Russian Defense Ministry’s spacecraft put into target orbit
The launch of the carrier rocket and the insertion of spacecraft into the target orbit took place in the regular mode
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60 Palestinians detained in West Bank on suspicion of terrorism over past week
According to the Israel Defense Forces, a number of those detained are suspected of having links to the radical Palestinian organizations Hamas and Islamic Jihad
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Russia’s advanced MiG-35 fighter jet to use cutting-edge weapons
ll the systems of the MiG-35 aircraft have been developed and produced domestically
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s energy infrastructure over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted more than 360 casualties on Ukrainian troops
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Paks NPP to provide Hungarian consumers with low-tariff electricity — Russian MFA
The ministry stressed that the project remains one of the most important symbols of Russian-Hungarian economic cooperation
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West’s anti-Russian hysteria hinders peace efforts in Ukraine — Ukrainian politician
The West’s current rhetoric only fuels confrontation and is a real obstacle on the path of peace talks, Viktor Medvedchuk noted
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Ukraine wants security guarantees for Odessa, source tells TASS
According to the source close to the talks in Abu Dhabi, this aspect is of critical importance to Kiev
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Gonets 2.0 system provides satellite communications for drones across Russia
Gonets 2.0 satellite modem is distinguished by a record small size and weight of 89 grams and can be installed on various drones
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No plans yet for conversation between Putin and Trump — Kremlin
On February 4-5, Abu Dhabi hosted the second round of talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine
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Vulin links protection of Serbia's interests with partnership with Russia
Head of the representative office of the Russian Historical Society in Belgrade noted that it was "very easy for him to agree with Russia on all strategic issues for Serbia," but he "cannot find a single point of contact with the European Union"
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Zelensky understates death toll three times not to pay compensation to widows — MP
Vladimir Zelensky is lying about 55,000 dead, Alexander Dubinsky said
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Federal budget deficit totaled $22.1 bln in January — Finance Ministry
According to the preliminary estimate, revenues of the federal budget totaled $30.7 bln in January 2026
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Sharp key rate cut would fuel inflation — Bank of Russia
Bank of Russia Deputy Governor Alexey Zabotkin emphasized that the regulator’s current task is to bring inflation back to the 4% target and keep it there in a stable manner
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Russia unveils Mi-34M1 helicopter at NAIS exhibition
The helicopter's maximum speed is 220 km/h, and cruising speed is 180 km/h
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About 95% of wounded Russian soldiers return to duty — official
This is largely the result of well-coordinated efforts to ensure their timely evacuation from the front, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said
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Oil and gas revenues of Russian budget down 50.2% in January — ministry
Resources of the National Wealth Fund in the amount of non-received oil and gas revenues were used in connection with ‘fiscal rules’ for purposes of funding the federal budget deficit
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Russia’s Su-57E, Su-35 fighters with combat experience in demand among foreign partners
According to Rosoboronexport CEO Alexander Mikheev, top positions in their market segments have been achieved and will be retained in the near future by the Lancet-E and KUB loitering munitions, the Orlan-10E and Orlan-30 reconnaissance UAVs, as well as the Skat 350M and Supercam S350 drones
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Europe has changed rhetoric, realizing futility of plans to defeat Russia — Lavrov
According to the foreign minister, Europe trained Ukrainians to use their hands and bodies to advance European interests in the war with Russia
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Ukraine’s military attacks Russia’s Belgorod Region with over 120 UAVs in past day
The regional crisis response center reported that a man was injured after a UAV detonation on the premises of a commercial facility
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European Commission presents 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions
The Commission repeatedly said earlier that it is going to put the new sanctions package into effect by February 24
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Coal mining in Russia down 0.2% year on year in 2025 — statistics
In December 2025, coal mining dropped by 4% year on year to 39 mln metric tons
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Russia to oppose deployment of British-French troops in Ukraine — ambassador
Andrey Kelin said that NATO's self-confidence stems from the concept which Ukraine promotes together with the Europeans
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Attack on Russian general reveals Kiev’s unreadiness for talks — former Ukrainian PM
Nikolay Azarov said that he is convinced that Vladimir Zelensky’s office head Kirill Budanov was aware of the plotted murder
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Israel hits Hamas targets in Gaza Strip to retaliate ceasefire violation — IDF
The Israeli military struck "a structure used by Hamas to manufacture weapons, as well as a weapons storage facility"
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Medvedev urges US to honestly acknowledge difficulties in approaches to New START treaty
Moscow suggested extending the treaty’s validity for another year after the document expired but received no official response from Washington to the initiative
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EU trapped itself by rejecting Russian energy — Medvedev
The deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council added that Europe fell into critical dependence on American gas and would do whatever it is told
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US Department of State approves potential sale of spare parts to Ukraine worth $185 mln
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States, the Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency said
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Expulsion of Russian firms from Venezuela, US sanctions after Anchorage: Lavrov statements
The Russian foreign minister added that certain actions by the US do not match its statements about the possibilities for economic cooperation with Russia
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Rosoboronexport's order portfolio exceeds $60 billion — CEO
The company's CEO Alexander Mikheyev told TASS following a meeting of the Commission for Military-Technical Cooperation with Foreign States chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Russia supplied artillery systems, reconnaissance equipment to Syrian army — commander
Communication equipment and other technologies have also been supplied
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Rostec creates Garuda intelligent noise-canceling headset
The device amplifies quiet and useful sounds, is ready for civil and military use, the producer says
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Russians stranded in Cuba will soon be taken to Russia — tourist industry union
According to information from tour operators affiliated with RUTI, the situation is now under control
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Russian people civilization together with all peoples of Russia — Kremlin
There are more than 100 nations and nationalities living in Russia, Dmitry Peskov noted
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Russian troops employing combination of radars, observation posts against Ukrainian UAVs
If a drone is detected by radar, the operators of the interceptor drones are immediately alerted, and they take off to engage the UAVs in a ramming attack
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Russia’s agriculture ministry cites stable ties with Brazil in agribusiness
Oksana Lut noted that Brazil is a key supplier of coffee to the Russian market
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Armenia should consider EAEU realities when choosing new integration trends — ambassador
Sergey Kopyrkin also noted that Russia respected Armenia's sovereign right to choose its partners and integration trends
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Attack on Russian general demonstrates Kiev’s intent to disrupt negotiations — Lavrov
Russia’s Foreign Minister declined to speculate on how the incident might affect future negotiations
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OSCE institutions prove completely ineffective amid Ukraine developments — Lavrov
"The OSCE remains entirely inactive, despite having institutions and special representatives responsible for the rights of national minorities, freedom of the press, and human rights," the Russian foreign minister said
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Putin offers condolences to Pakistani leadership over terror attack in Islamabad
The president reiterated Russia’s readiness to expand cooperation between the two countries in fighting terrorism
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Russian diplomatic mission in Havana plans no evacuation — ambassador
The embassy and other Russian foreign institutions in Cuba, including the embassy's school, are operating normally, Viktor Coronelli said
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Rosatom’s seeking Hungarian contractors for Paks II NPP project — Atomstroyexport
According to Vitaly Polyanin, about 180 workers are currently working on the site
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Epstein’s files mention Zelensky in connection with human trafficking from Ukraine
Vladimir Zelensky appears in Epstein's files several dozen times, most prominently in connection with the Jean-Luc Brunel case
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Estonia fully bans purchase of Russian gas from 2026 — minister
"Once the amendment comes into force, the import ban will also apply to LNG imported outside the distribution network," Margus Tsakhna said
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Athletes Parade underway at 2026 Winter Olympics’ Opening Ceremony in Italy
For the first time ever, the Olympic Parade of Athletes is taking place in four different locations
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Russia’s UN envoy rules out any military solutions against Iran
Vasily Nebenzya recalled that "at the beginning of this year, the campaign to 'denigrate' Iran continued with renewed vigor and insinuations about protests in the country were employed"
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Russia gains access to Ukrainian culture minister’s files
The source said that the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption is subordinate to the government and is currently directly controlled by Vladimir Zelensky
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Slovakia refuses to provide Ukraine with financial aid — senior MP
Slovakia supports humanitarian assistance and diplomatic efforts toward settling the conflict, Tibor Gaspar noted
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UN chief Guterres urges to observe Olympictruce as 2026 Winter Games open in Italy
Antonio Guterres said that "the only struggle between nations should be on the sports field, not the battlefield"
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