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Court refuses to put well-known Russian oppositionist Navalny in custody
Aleksey Navalny and his brother Oleg are accused of a massive fraud in a conspiracy with office abuse and of money laundering
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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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Renault must pay $1.3 bln if it wants to re-enter Russian market — AvtoVAZ CEO
Maxim Sokolov noted that after Renault left Russia, annual investment in AvtoVAZ increased
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EU Court of Justice allows criminal prosecution for reposting RT videos — judgement
The court ruled that the EU sanctions ban on RT broadcasts "applies also to a website accessible to the public free of charge"
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Kremlin spokesman slams Bloomberg’s publishing error as dangerous
Dmitry Peskov does believe that the publication was a provocation, but it shows how dangerous the tension provoked by the West is
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IN BRIEF: Konstantinovka as key to Kiev’s last stronghold in Donbass
Kiev lost about 13,500 troops in Konstantinovka in an attempt to show alleged successes
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Middle East escalation may have positive effect on ruble — expert
The conflict in the Middle East is disrupting global oil supply chains due to the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 10-20% of global oil supplies pass, contributing to higher crude prices, head of the analytical department at Tsifra Broker Natalia Pyrieva said
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EU not ready to give in to Trump, impose duties on China — AFP
The agency draws attention to the uncertainty of European officials about an accelerated abandonment of Russian hydrocarbons, another Donald Trump's condition
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Ukraine loses 13,500 troops in Konstantinovka to show fake gains — General Staff
Russian army also destroyed 14 tanks, 283 armored fighting vehicles, 1,400 motor vehicles
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Vance says US may resume military action against Iran
If the Iranians try to rebuild their nuclear program, if they try to start shooting at commercial vessels again, that's going to change our calculus, US Vice President said
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Russia liberates 94 buildings, destroys 95 Ukrainian soldiers in Konstantinovka
Servicemen of Battlegroup West destroyed up to 30 Ukrainian soldiers and one Dzhura armored vehicle in the settlement of Krasny Liman in the DPR over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry reported
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Rosatom remains world leader in small nuclear power plants — Likhachev
According to CEO, the most advanced technology is the RITM family of reactors for floating and land-based nuclear power plants of different capacities
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Russian Armed Forces establish control over four settlements in Kharkov Region — top brass
Russian troops also liberated Vasilevka in the Donetsk People’s Republic over the past 24 hours, the ministry noted
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New rain-inducing technique developed by Russian hi-tech firm
The technique was successfully tested in late July
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Medvedev praises Konstantinovka’s liberation as crucial to achieving special op goals
According to him, Kiev and its Western sponsors' false rhetoric about the initiative allegedly shifting to the Ukrainian armed forces is only for their own self-preservation and to secure new funding for the war
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About 16,500 mercenaries are in Ukrainian army ranks
Latin American mercenaries are particularly numerous in the Kherson and Zaporozhye directions
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Kiev loses 1,470 troops along engagement line in past day — Russia’s top brass
Kiev-controlled military lost over 300 troops in the responsibility area of Russia’s Battlegroup Center
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Sri Lanka and Russia begin government-level talks on oil supplies
A visit by Russia’s deputy energy minister to Sri Lanka is planned, which will provide an opportunity to further advance the negotiations
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Arab League recognizes legitimacy of Syria’s oppositionist coalition
Final communiqu· of the ministerial conference urges all the Syrian opposition forces that have not joined to coalition yet to do so in the short term
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Bank of Russia sells yuan worth $54.65 mln on October 23
The Bank of Russia carries out purchase and sale operations on the domestic market in the currency section of the Moscow Exchange in the yuan-ruble instrument
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Chinese scientists to assess Hainan's ecosystem by June 2021
One of the most important indicators for scientists is the ability of a forest park to absorb carbon
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Russian Railways ready to develop grain transportation to Iran — CEO
The company also signed a trilateral protocol with Iran and Azerbaijan, according to which the parties will continue to strengthen the commercial attractiveness of the North-South ITC route
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Poland needs to think about security while producing drones for Ukraine — Kremlin
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on the "horror stories" about an alleged possible strike on the country's territory discussed in the Western press
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Sovcomflot shares up over 6% on Moscow Exchange
Earlier, Sovcomflot said that it maintained the policy on payment of dividends in the amount of at least 50% of net profit under IFRS
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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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Thailand eyes signing free trade zone agreement with EAEU, says Prime Minister
Prayut Chan-o-cha pointed to the prospects of the Far East as a link between Russia and the Asia-Pacific region
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Kiev, suffering relentless defeat at front, attacks Russian targets — Kremlin
The dynamics at the front are inexorably getting worse every day for Kiev, Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
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West to fail to defeat Russia and Iran, IRGC deputy commander tells TASS
Relations between Iran and Russia are in the nature of a strategic partnership, General Hossein Maroufi said
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Europe starts learning how to become third world country — Trump
US President Donald Trump criticized European allies of Washington for too soft migration policy
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Zelensky expected in Moscow as soon as he is ready to make important decisions — Kremlin
Peskov added that Zelensky "can come to Moscow as soon as he is ready to make important and responsible decisions."
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Gas withdrawal from Europe’s UGS in March approaches historical average
The previous gas withdrawal season from European UGS facilities ended on March 31, 2024, with 58.44% of reserves remaining (a record high for the observation period)
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Understanding that US cannot decide for others unites world — Medvedev
Any state, both small and huge, will be able to deal with its problems on its own, the deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council said
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Putin, Trump held telephone conversation
Vladimir Putin congratulated the US leader on the milestone holiday
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Drone found on Turkish coast — news agency
The technical examination of the drone is now underway to establish its country of origin
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Putin files income and expense declaration for 2024 — Kremlin
By law, high-ranking civil servants must submit declarations of their income and expenses, as well as the income and expenses of their spouses and minor children, annually by April 1
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Threat of disintegration hangs over Ukraine from Poland seeking its territories — Kremlin
From the point of view of history, there have always been a lot of hotheads in Poland, but also those who seem reasonable enough, who have always been willing to grab Ukrainian territories, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
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Putin’s military appearance signals determination to 'finish off neo-Nazi threat' — MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova drew attention to reports by British politician and journalist Jim Ferguson, who described the Russian leader’s appearance in military uniform at the meeting as an intentional signal
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Jewelry worth about 4 million euros stolen from French museum — Le Parisien
About 20 pieces of jewelry were stolen
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Zelensky needs neither dead nor living Ukrainians — Russian Foreign Ministry
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said commenting on Kiev's refusal to stop fighting in Konstantinovka to transfer the dead soldiers’ bodies to Ukraine
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United States, Israel have 'one destiny' — Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister stressed that "America has been the greatest force for liberty the modern world has known"
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Removal of flags from Russian diplomatic facilities unacceptable, Lavrov tells Tillerson
The Russian top diplomat "confirmed Moscow’s determination to prepare legal cases in order to return the illegally seized Russian property"
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IN BRIEF: What we know about 160-for-160 prisoner exchange between Russia, Ukraine
After receiving psychological assistance, the released Russian soldiers will be taken to Russia for further treatment and rehabilitation
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Trump plans to contact Putin after meeting with Zelensky in Turkey — Reuters
A source cited by the news agency said that the Russian and US leaders plan to discuss the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict
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Kiev hits non-military targets in Russia — Kremlin
The actions of the Kiev regime is of a terrorist nature, Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
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Russian embassy slams Irish MP’s call for expelling Russian diplomats as hysterics
The embassy confirmed that Ambassador Yury Filatov had been summoned to the Irish foreign ministry
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Russia must consistently implement its maritime policy — Maritime Board chief
Nikolay Patrushev stressed that Russia's status as a great maritime power could only be preserved through high levels of interdepartmental coordination
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Ukrainian command ordered holding Konstantinovka seeking to please West — General Staff
The Kiev regime thus attempted to convince Western curators of the alleged ability of Ukrainian troops to stop the advance of the Russian army in this direction
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Zaporozhye Region partially de-energized by Ukrainian attacks
The power engineers are working to stabilize the region's energy system, Governor Yevgeny Balitsky said
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Russia has no intentions of attacking Europe — Russian ambassador in London
Escalation is possible only on the initiative of the West itself, Andrey Kelin said
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Death toll from Venezuela earthquake exceeds 3,000
According to President of the National Assembly Jorge Rodriguez, the number of injured reached 16,740 as of July 5
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West’s help to Kiev makes special military operation real war — Kremlin
Berlin, Paris, The Hague, Oslo, and, unfortunately, Washington are behind Kiev, Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
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Epstein case reveals real face of Western elites seeking to rule world — Lavrov
"It is unnecessary to explain to any normal person that this is pure Satanism and is beyond human comprehension," the Russian Foreign Minister added
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Death toll from Venezuelan earthquake up to 2,954
16,592 people were injured
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Putin gives signal to US about imminent liberation of Donbass — MP
Deputy head of the State Duma Committee on Security Adalbi Shkhagoshev added that this is a signal for the Russian fighters in Konstantinovka, it shows that the commander-in-chief is nearby
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Putin signs law on provision of Armed Forces’ operations abroad
The special governmental measures also include "unlocking of state reserve assets, temporary engagement of mobilization capacities and facilities
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Russia’s buffer zone on Ukrainian border evolves as military advances — Kremlin
A security buffer zone on the Russian-Ukrainian border is conditioned by the aggressive nature of the Kiev regime, Russian PresidentialSpokesman Dmitry Peskov said
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Russia proposes to halt shelling of Konstantinovka on July 6 to hand over troops' bodies
The ministry noted that the Ukrainian side should inform the Russian command of its decision via existing intelligence service channels by 12:00 p.m. Moscow time (9:00 a.m. GMT) on July 5, 2026
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St. Petersburg comes under large-scale drone attack
Governor Alexander Beglov urged residents to remain indoors and avoid going outside until the drone threat ceases
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France qualified for World Cup quarterfinals
Kylian Mbappe scored the winning goal from the penalty spot at the 70th minute
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EU, Kiev count on conflict escalation — Kremlin aide
The Russian President noted in the conversation with his US counterpart that Kiev and European capitals proceed from a false perception of the state of affairs on the line of engagement, Yury Ushakov said
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New US sanctions crop up just as Russian defense industry thrives, MP notes
The US authorities earlier unveiled a list of Russian organizations, in an attempt to ban third parties from dealing with them at the risk of sanctions
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Oil production in Russia to remain at 511 mln tons in 2026, in line with 2025
Under the baseline scenario, the ministry expects production to rise to 516 mln tons in 2027
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Polish Defense Ministry to disclose information about military supplies to Kiev
Wladysіaw Kosiniak-Kamys had ordered the Military Counterintelligence Service to check those who disseminated "secret information" about such supplies
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International forecasts for Russia’s economy consistently below reality — ministry
The International Monetary Fund lowered its 2025 GDP growth forecast for Russia to 0.6%, while keeping the 2026 estimate unchanged at 1%, according to the Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook report
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One of Europe’s biggest mosques opens in Moscow after 10 years of construction work
The mosque will be able to accommodate up to 10,000 people simultaneously
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FACTBOX: The Nord Stream pipelines and what is known about their destruction
By 2022, Nord Stream was owned by several shareholders: Russia’s Gazprom (51% stake); Germany’s Wintershall Holding and E.on infrastructure (15.5% each); the Netherlands’ Gasunie (9%); and France’s Engie (9%)
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Russia reserves right to give tough response to Ukraine’s drone attacks on Moscow, Crimea
The Russian foreign ministry noted that Ukraine has already claimed responsibility for these attacks
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Kaczynski promises to block Kiev's entry into EU for glorifying Bandera
The leader of the Polish opposition Law and Justice Party called for a boycott of the actions of Donald Tusk's government aimed at Ukraine's accession to the EU on privileged terms
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China may land on Moon before US does it again — NASA chief
We are very much in a space race right now, and the Chinese are moving at incredible speeds, Jared Isaacman said
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Large Hadron Collider officially finishes its scientific work — CERN
Over that period, the LHC will undergo a major upgrade and will be turned into a new scientific installation, High-Luminosity LHC
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West effectively at war with Russia now — Slovak PM
Robert Fico called for peace, which, in his view, can only be achieved through dialogue and negotiations
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Kremlin calls publications about alleged probable Russia strike on Poland ‘horror stories’
There are many horror stories published about the Russian Federation, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated
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Russian forces penetrate 15 km into Ukraine’s defenses in Sumy Region — expert
Andrey Marochko explained that this became possible after taking control of the settlement of Ivolzhanskoye
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Lavrov praises China's plan for settlement in Ukraine as clear, reasonable
The top Russian diplomat pointed out that the Chinese plan contains provisions that are interrelated and cannot be considered separately
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TASS and Xinhua present Russian-language edition of Xi Jinping's book at SPIEF
Attending the ceremony were TASS CEO Andrey Kondrashov and Xinhua CEO Fu Hua
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Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup might be last in his career
In the round of 16 finals, the Portuguese national team will play against the Spanish team
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Russian air defenses down 282 Ukrainian UAVs, nine smart bombs in past day — top brass
Russian air defense forces also shot down a Neptune-MD
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Russia looks forward to Witkoff and Kushner’s visit — Kremlin
Russia maintains contacts with the United States through existing channels even now, when there have been no visits by the emissaries of the US president, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
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Ukraine concedes it military intelligence headquarters were struck by Russia
Andrey Yunusov said the agency continued to operate as usual
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Kiev ready to stage chemical provocations amid battlefield losses — Russia's OPCW envoy
Vladimir Tarabrin added that Kiev might organize provocations under a false flag
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Attacks on reserves and Ukrainian losses: situation in Kursk Region
The Ukrainian armed forces lost over 150 troops in the Kursk area in the past day
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Ebola death toll in DR Congo exceeds 490 — authorities
26 cases added to the tally during the past day
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Kiev capable of any terrorist attacks in current conditions — Kremlin
The situation at the front is inexorably deteriorating for the Kiev regime, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
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Russian companies hit by sanctions have 'Plan B' — Deputy PM
Earlier, the US introduced restrictions in respect of more than 500 individuals and companies
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Press review: Iran, US far from peace deal and EU seeks to disrupt Russia-Armenia ties
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, July 3rd
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Russia hopes EU to fail to disrupt diplomatic settlement in Ukraine — Kremlin
Moscow remains open to a diplomatic settlement in Ukraine, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
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More than 1 million people offer prayers for Khamenei at Tehran's main mosque
Taking into account all the Iranians who came to the common prayer, but remained on the streets and squares leading to Mosalla, there were about several million people
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Russian forces destroy Ukrainian army cargo train in Chernigov Region — top brass
The attack was carried out by a Geran-2 Seeker unmanned aerial vehicle
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Russian forces destroy Ukrainian military’s gas distribution station in Chernigov Region
The attack on the Gazoprovodnoye facility was carried out by a Geran-2 Seeker
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Putin meets with Central African Republic president on eighth visit to Russia
The leaders of the two countries plan to discuss the development of cooperation between Moscow and Bangui in the political, trade, economic, and humanitarian spheres
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Development of small nuclear power plants in US proves correctness of Rosatom's plans
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev congratulated his US colleagues, who have brought their microreactors to physical production for the first time in many decades
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The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office exposed one more embezzlement episode in the joint stock society Resorts of the North Caucasus
The criminal materials were passed in the investigative bodies to decide on the opening of a criminal case for a massive fraud
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EC allocates €3.9 bln to Kiev for drones instead of promised €5.9 bln
President of the Commission Ursula von der Leyen assured that the remaining funds will follow
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International partnership enables Russia to bring new technologies to construction market
The National Association of Builders has established contacts with manufacturers and construction associations in India, China, and South American countries, Anton Moroz, Vice President of the National Association of Builders, said
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Russian army advances near Pokrovsk despite massive attacks by Ukrainian drones
According to military expert Vitaly Kiselev, the Russian troops are still making gains under these challenging conditions
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Kremlin declines to comment on Novatek obtaining Putin's consent for deal with Shell
It is reported that Novatek proposed to allow the funds to be transferred to Shell's foreign account, and not to a special account, as stipulated by the presidential decree
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EU transforms into military block against ongoing Ukrainian conflict — Kremlin
Europe Union’s progressive militarization turns it into one of the factors that exaggerate problems regarding the Ukrainian conflict settlement’ militarization, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
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Russia to continue supporting private investment in research and development — Putin
The Russian president also said that a new national project to ensure technological leadership in the field of new materials and chemistry was launched this year
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Lyut brigade held Konstantinovka - General Staff
The enemy assembled a substantial force comprising seven brigades, or a total of 45 battalions
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Iran notified neighboring countries 72 hours before attacking Israel — Foreign Minister
On the evening of April 13, Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, calling it a response to "numerous crimes"
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Russian forces destroy Ukrainian aviation equipment in Dnepropetrovsk, Odessa regions
The Russian Defense Ministry specified that the Russian forces also hit manpower and military equipment in 133 districts
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Russian contingent at 2026 Olympics will be max 15-20 athletes — sports minister
Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev said that every victory will be worth its weight in gold
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