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Russia launches large-scale combat air drills with over 100 aircraft
“In all, the maneuvers will involve 100 planes and helicopters such as Su-27 Flanker fighter jets
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Georgian foreign ministry condemns pressure on its diplomats abroad
According to earlier reports, Georgia’s ambassadors to Bulgaria, Italy, the Netherlands, the United States tendered their resignation amid protests in Tbilisi
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Russian forces cut off sole road from Kurakhovo in Donbass area
The Ukrainian battlegroup actually has no chances left to leave the town, the source specified
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Georgian opposition figurehead Datunashvili detained at Tbilisi rally
According to the report, it happened during a brawl that broke out not far from a hotel, where the athlete had just completed a meeting
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US is going bankrupt fast — Elon Musk
US entrepreneur, along with entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswami, will head the newly created "Department of Government Efficiency" in Donald Trump’s administration
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Georgian protestors leave square in front of parliament building
Instead, the crowd marched towards the Tbilisi Opera building via Rustaveli Avenue
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Russia will respond to any provocations from outgoing US administration, diplomat says
According to Sergey Ryabkov, there is a lack of common sense in the West
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Russian army captures soldiers of Ukrainian presidential brigade
The POWs are currently being kept safe and are receiving all necessary assistance
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Press review: South Korean crisis deepens as Kremlin rules out talks with Kiev
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, December 4th
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Top Russian diplomat arrives in Malta to participate in OSCE Ministerial Council
The Ministerial Council, which is the OSCE's principal decision-making body, traditionally convenes in the first ten days of December
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Russia hammers Ukrainian military airfield infrastructure over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup West repelled 10 Ukrainian counterattacks and inflicted roughly 500 casualties on enemy troops in its area of responsibility over the past day
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Lavrov’s interview with Tucker Carlson turns out very interesting — Russian diplomat
According to Maria Zakharova, the interview is currently being translated and will be released in a couple of days
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Lavrov says US attacked Russia by proxy of Ukraine
"President [of Russia Vladimir] Putin has repeatedly said that we were left with no other option but to start the special military operation," the Russian foreign minister stressed
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Russia should negotiate Ukraine’s future with Trump — Russia’s ex-PM
According to Sergey Stepashin, there is no legitimate government in Kiev
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Only quarter of Western companies leave Russian market — Putin
The Russian leader noted that "despite political pressure, many partners, including from Western Europe and the United States, remained on the Russian market"
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Lavrov envisions inclusive, polycentric Eurasian architecture
The Russian foreign minister expressed regret that "the OSCE leadership and those who manipulate it deliberately keep this organization from doing constructive work and outside the objective course of history"
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Russian MFA says Malta canceled visa for its spokeswoman ahead of trip to OSCE meeting
It happened just as the Russian delegation was about to board a flight from Moscow, the ministry said in a statement
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Russian forces wipe out Ukrainian troops at Chasov Yar plant
According to the report, enemy troops are defecting in large numbers in this section of the frontline
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China imposes sanctions on 13 US arms manufacturers over supplies to Taiwan
The assets of the blacklisted individuals and entities will be frozen, and engaging in business with them will be prohibited, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said
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Medvedev sounds alarm on AI’s potential in biological weapons creation
He noted that Russia must constantly work on shaping reliable defenses against bio-terrorism
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South Korea unpredictable, Pyongyang right to worry about its security — Russian diplomat
Maria Zakharova also pointed to the fate of former South Korean leaders: some were killed, overthrown, imprisoned, some committed suicide
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NATO infrastructure near Russia’s borders could lead to any scenario, says CSTO chief
Imangali Tasmagambetov pointed out that NATO’s attempt to invade Russia and Belarus would be sheer foolishness
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US, Europe did not yet take last step to steal Russia’s assets — Putin
In these conditions, Russia was forced to retaliate, the president stressed
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Roscosmos ready to make Oreshnik missile as powerful as Russian Defense Ministry wants
Russia responded by firing its newest Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile with a non-nuclear warhead at a Yuzhmash Ukrainian defense industry plant in the city of Dnepr, President Vladimir Putin said earlier
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Polish MFA says Moscow's response to closure of consulate in Poznan symmetrical
Polish Foreign Ministry spokesman Pawel Wronski offered no answer to the interviewer's question whether Warsaw was going to take any action in response to Russia's decision
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Russia won’t create special conditions for return of foreign companies — Putin
Meanwhile, the Russian president admitted that it will be fairly difficult for Western firms to get back as companies from other countries or Russian brands are actively tapping the niches that have been freed
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Trump’s pick for Pentagon chief vows to stop drinking alcohol if appointed
Some sources confirmed to The Hill that "Trump is weighing alternative options in the event Hegseth is forced to withdraw, though Trump has not yet signaled he’s giving up on Hegseth"
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Syrian forces break through encirclement in coordination with Russian military
According to the Syrian military command, the cadets who suffered wounds in fighting against terrorists would get the necessary medical care in Homs
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Putin questions logic behind Volkswagen leaving Russia
The Russian president stressed that Russia allowed its German partners to operate under free market conditions in the country
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Nearly third of those identified at protests in Tbilisi are foreigners — ruling party
The current wave of protests was sparked by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's statement on November 28 when he said that the ruling Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia party had decided to postpone any talk about launching accession negotiations until late 2028 and decline any funding from the European Union
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Israel gives Hamas another proposal for Gaza ceasefire — media
The officials point out that "Hamas has shown more willingness to be flexible and begin implementing even a partial deal."
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Iran to join forces with Russia, China in its struggle against unipolar world — president
Masoud Pezeshkian said that Moscow and Tehran would manage to jointly neutralize the negative consequences of all sanctions
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Today's Cold War resurrected could turn into hot conflict, Lavrov warns
"Those who claim to be the frontline states in the fight against the Russian threat believe that borders reinforced with barbed wire and anti-tank ditches, and long lines of those willing to host foreign troops, preferably US ones, make the perfect picture of security," the minister remarked
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Russian troops advance in Kurakhovo, encircling it from west — official
On December 4, Vladimir Rogov said that the Russian army was conducting a mop-up operation in the settlement of Stariye Terny in the Donetsk People’s Republic
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Ukraine losing conflict with Russia, Dutch defense chief says
Ruben Brekelmans pointed out in a parliamentary debate that Moscow was capturing increasingly large areas in the east, and Russia's "military might is growing"
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Trump reportedly has three plans for Ukraine, one drafted by VP-elect Vance — Reuters
According to the report, alongside Vance's plan, Donald Trump is reviewing settlement proposals from Keith Kellogg, whom he proposed as his assistant and special envoy for Ukraine and Russia
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NATO countries want Ukraine to fight until the last young soldier — Szijjarto
The minister noted that the meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels will continue on Wednesday
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Ukrainian army to draft all men soon, officer warns
It is reported that employees of recruitment centers are being reassigned to army positions at the home front
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Relations between Armenia, CSTO passed point of no return — Pashinyan
According to the Armenian Prime Minister, Yerevan suspended its participation in CSTO because of the absence of the "appropriate reaction" to the "external aggression at the borders of sovereign Armenia in 2021 and 2022"
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Strategic defeat would mean destruction for Russia, Putin says
The head of state thanked the troops participating in Russia’s special military operation for rising up to defend the country this time
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Russia ready to bury the hatchet with Georgia, needs to see desire from Tbilisi — diplomat
According to Maria Zakharova, Moscow hopes that traditional Georgian wisdom will win out
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Ukrainian front collapses as Kiev faces worst situation since conflict started — analyst
Maria Berlinskaya noted the demoralization of Ukrainian society that, she said, is brought about by the actions of the country's military and political leadership and the corruption of officials
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Senior Russian diplomat sees zero chance of compromise between Russia, Ukraine now
According to Sergey Ryabkov, "there might be openings and opportunities" in the future
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Russia traps Ukrainian forces at Kurakhovo pipe plant — security services
The report clarified that the Ukrainian armed forces in this frontline area are being pressured by Russian troops from the north, south, and east
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Icy Russia-US relations a product of Washington not keeping its word — Lavrov
The examples are numerous, including in regards to the Ukrainian crisis, the Russian top diplomat stressed
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US journalist Carlson says he arrived in Moscow for interview with Russia’s top diplomat
The interview is "absolutely fascinating," the journalist said
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West does not share advanced equipment fearing it may end up in Russia — Ukrainian expert
Maria Berlinskay also recognized the superiority of the Russian army, calling it one of the "strongest armies in the world," and opined that none of the NATO countries would be able to withstand a confrontation with the Russian military
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Minsk knows how to hold elections without pandering to West — embassy
Belarusian diplomats stressed, that the country’s leadership and government are "accountable to the Belarusian people only"
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Putin comments on Trump’s threats to impose 100% duties on goods from BRICS countries
The Russian leader noted that the dollar was now used as a tool of political pressure
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Developments in Russia’s Kursk Region: Ukrainian commander under investigation, losses
Investigators started a criminal case against Colonel Pavlo Rozlach, who ordered cluster munitions with poisonous substances to be used in the Kursk Region
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Russia studies West's reconciliation offers that align with its interests — top diplomat
"We bear in mind that after the end of the Cold War, the West agreed on some right things, extolled these right things in theory, however, in practice, blatantly violated all agreements and did everything to undermine the legitimate interests of Russia, and any other competitor in general," the minister said
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Russian minister highlights difficulties in establishing depository links with China
Once depository links between the two countries are established, it will make it easier for investors in both countries to move money and invest in each other’s markets, Anton Siluanov noted
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Ukraine has to make tough decision on mobilization — US secretary of state
Antony Blinken said that United States is committed to do its best to train Kiev's soldiers and provide them with weapons
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OSCE Ministerial Council meeting opens in Malta
The Russian delegation is represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
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Protest in Georgial’s capital Tbilisi ends peacefully
At some point, the participants decided to leave the square in front of the parliament building, marching down Rustaveli Avenue towards the Tbilisi Opera building
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World is now closer to nuclear war than ever before — US journalist Carlson
No one in Washington "is working to make sure that this conflict doesn’t become a nuclear holocaust," the journalist said
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South Korean president accepts defense minister’s resignation — Yonhap
According to news agency, Yoon Suk Yeol nominated to the post Choi Byung-hyuk
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Russia in talks with Turkey, Iran to hold ministerial meeting on Syria this week — Lavrov
On December 2, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced plans to revive the Astana Format and hold a ministerial meeting between Turkey, Russia and Iran as soon as possible
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Italian foreign minister admits that Kiev will have to make concessions
In Antonio Tajani's opinion, reconciliation in Ukraine should be achieved in 2025
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Russian forces battling for Sukhiye Yaly, Konstantinopolskoye near Kurakhovo — official
The operation involves clearing a pocket of land south of Kurakhovo, Vladimir Rogov said
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Kremlin closely monitoring situation in Syria, spokesman says
According to Dmitry Peskov, "it will be possible to discuss the level of assistance that the Syrian authorities need to counter militants and eliminate this threat"
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Russia’s ex-PM expects no more US money for Ukraine under Trump
Politico earlier reported that Washington lawmakers on November 25 received a request from Biden to allocate $24 billion for Kiev
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US journalist Tucker’s interview with Lavrov to be published early on Dec. 6 — diplomat
Maria Zakharova earlier said that the interview with Russia’s top diplomat turned out to be "very interesting" and it included questions regarding the present-day relations with the United States, Ukraine as well as other issues
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Militants penetrate several Hama neighborhoods despite heavy losses — Syrian army
The Syrian army also announced that the government forces holding Hama "were redeployed outside the city’s limits"
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Escalation in Syria clearly involves Ukrainians — Foreign Ministry
Maria Zakharova ighlighted reports suggesting that the Kiev regime's security services are collaborating with terrorists, supplying them with drones and sharing expertise in their use
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Russia never rejected dollar — Putin
"We were denied of its use but the denial, as our saying goes - they got what they fought for," the Russian leader said
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Macron brought France to deep crisis, Duma speaker says
For the first time ever, the French government has collapsed just three months into its term, Vyacheslav Volodin stressed
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Foreigners can pay for Russian gas to Gazprombank via third parties
Gazprombank can now open not merely type K special accounts but ruble and currency accounts also
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Russian senior diplomat hopes Trump will be told BRICS does not want to replace dollar
Such an approach reflects the drive for "a polyphony world order," in which various economic systems may coexist, Ryabkov said, adding that Washington’s attempts to maintain a monopoly in the global financial system may have ominous consequences
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Russia committed to preventing Ukraine from acquiring nuclear weapons — MFA
Maria Zakharova pointed to alarming statements by Kiev officials, "which not only question the viability of the Budapest Memorandum but could also be interpreted as an outright attempt to review Ukraine's non-nuclear status"
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Kadyrov admits Elon Musk did not present him with Cybertruck pickup
The Head of Chechnya revealed that the car was not his
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Russia 'making gains' along entire frontline, NATO chief says
Mark Rutte once again called on NATO countries to increase weapons supplies to Kiev
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Russian forces strike Ukrainian military airfields, UAV assembly workshop over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 560 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed a German-made Leopard tank in its area of responsibility over the past day
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Press review: Putin declares Russian economy's recovery as US reevaluates BRICS stance
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, December 5th
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Teenager wounded as Ukraine shells Novaya Kakhovka
The victim was hospitalized with multiple fragmentation wounds to legs
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Russian, US chiefs of general staff discuss conflict in Ukraine — Pentagon
The Pentagon and the US Joint Chiefs of Staff have not yet replied to a TASS request for a comment
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FACTBOX: Release of new Russia-North Korea treaty
The document came into force on December 4 and will be valid indefinitely
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Zelensky slaps sanctions on senior Georgian officials, including PM
Under the document, 19 individuals have been blacklisted, including founder of the Georgian Dream party Bidzina Ivanishvili, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, State Security Service chief Grigol Liluashvili
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Syrian military controls city of Hama, ready to repel possible assault — defense ministry
The ministry also reported that Syrian warplanes, with the support of the Russian Aerospace Forces and domestic rocket and missile artillery, managed to kill dozens of militants
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Developments in Russia’s Kursk Region: arrest of mercenary in absentia, Ukrainian losses
The Ukrainian army lost a total of more than 37,935 servicemen since the start of the hostilities
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Russian defense ministry says its satellite put into designated orbit
"The blastoff, the flight and the orbiting went as planned," the ministry said in a statement
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West could 'exile' Zelensky to London if ceasefire reached — newspaper
According to the report, this move could allegedly be accompanied by the country's "swift" accession to the EU, with economic aid for reconstruction and the deployment of European peacekeeping forces
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Zelensky softens rhetoric on territorial concessions to Russia — web portal
According to the report, the rhetoric has changed as Russian troops break through Ukrainian defenses on their increasingly rapid westward advance
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Ukraine leaves first line of defense due to risk of encirclement of Nadiya in LPR — expert
Andrey Marochko noted that the enemy units have begun to rapidly reinforce their positions near the Pershotravnevoye-Raigorodka motor road
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Russian Su-34 bomber destroys Ukrainian armor by glide bombs in Kursk area
The Su-34 frontline bomber delivered the strike by aerial bombs with the unified glide/adjustment module, the ministry specified
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Versatile system for various scenarios: foreign media about close-up shots of Tsirkon
The launch in question took place on December 3, 2024, during joint exercises by the Russian Navy and Aerospace Forces in the eastern Mediterranean Sea
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Russian forces push Ukrainian troops out of positions in Dzerzhinsk
According to the report, this was one of the most important Ukrainian strongholds in the area
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European politicians’ dreams of bringing troops to Ukraine aggravate situation — Lavrov
Earlier, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, while speaking at a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels, did not rule out the possibility of sending peacekeepers from Germany to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire
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FACTBOX: OPEC+ talks on stabilization of oil market
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US Department of the Treasury adds 5 persons, 5 entities to Russia sanctions list
The restrictions affected three Russian citizens, a Latvian citizen, and a Ukrainian citizen
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IN BRIEF: Putin’s main statements at Russia Calling! forum
Over the past 2-3 years, the Russian economy has fundamentally change, the Russian leader noted
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West seeks to shift blame for its Ukrainian madness onto Ukrainians — Russian diplomat
"The West is gradually trying to prepare the ground to blame Ukraine, the Ukrainian people, and perhaps Vladimir Zelensky and some other political figures for their own recklessness, crimes, and crazy criminal philosophy of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia, as they put it," Maria Zakharova said
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Russia-DPRK strategic partnership treaty enters force — KCNA
The treaty will have an unlimited duration
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Top Hungarian diplomat sees prospects for resolving Ukraine conflict under Trump
According to Peter Szijjarto, the outgoing US administration "is trying to make sure that it is hard to establish peace after January 20"
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US loses leadership, wants to maintain it by intensifying conflicts — Sechin
According to Rosneft CEO, the US is betting on creating special conditions for its economy at the expense of other market participants, including its allies
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Bitcoin value hits all-time high of $100,000 — Binance platform data
Experts said earlier that Bitcoin could easily pass the $100,000 mark in the coming days and continue rising, up to the $300,000 level
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Blinken says younger Ukrainians should be called up for military service
On November 27, Reuters reported that Washington was putting pressure on Kiev to lower the draft age to 18
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Excluding Russia from energy market will lead to global economy collapse — Rosneft CEO
According to Igor Sechin, Russia has a huge and diverse resource base and occupies a special place in the world
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Ukraine has lost its chance for NATO membership, a ‘normal’ peace treaty with Russia — MP
"Such things are done from a strong position. Now, Zelensky has led the country to a state where such a position has been lost, regrettably," the Ukrainian lawmaker said
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Georgian president unable to become opposition leader — prime minister
Irakli Kobakhidze recalled that Salome Zourabichvili’s presidential term expires on December 29
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Russian forces take up positions in downtown Kurakhovo in DPR — activist
Vladimir Rogov told TASS earlier that Russian troops had moved past the city center in Kurakhovo to fight in the city’s west
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Hungary’s top diplomat talks Ukraine peace with Trump’s pick for security adviser
According to Peter Szijjarto, in America, "Democrats are pro-war, Republicans support peace"
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