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NATO to find excuse for tension with Russia if not Ukraine — Lavrov
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Health Ministry says 20 injured in partial collapse of apartment building in Urals
The condition of those injured in the collapse is assessed as stable and serious
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FACTBOX: What is known about consequences of UAV attack in Adygea
There are no victims or injured, firefighters are putting out the blaze
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West hopes to pull Ukraine into NATO in exchange for territories — MFA
"The West forgets that one of the main reasons for the start of the conflict was its obsessive wish to drag Ukraine into the alliance, to turn it into a springboard for confrontation with Russia," Maria Zakharova recalled
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Zelensky needs to initiate talks with Russia, Ukrainian lawmaker says
Alexander Dubinsky is confident that Western leaders will put indirect pressure on the Ukrainian president
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Russia sees no point in Ukraine-initiated 'peace summits,' says senate speaker
"We don’t take part in these kinds of get-togethers because we see no point in them," Valentina Matviyenko said
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Visits to Russia Hungary’s sovereign right, foreign minister tells German reporter
Peter Szijjarto said that Berlin has no right to dictate other countries, which event its ministers would attend
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Ukrainian forces capture Sudzha civilians, hold them in boarding school — authorities
Alexander Bogachev pointed out that this information is confirmed by video footage shot by the Ukrainian servicemen themselves
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Russian Lancet munition destroys French-made artillery gun in Kharkov Region
"After the exact location coordinates of the enemy’s self-propelled artillery system were confirmed, a decision was made to deliver a pinpoint strike at the target," the Russian Defense Ministry reported
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Kata’ib Hezbollah threatens strikes at US bases in case of Israeli aggression against Iraq
According to head of the militia’s security bureau Abu Ali al-Askari, the response strike of the Kata’ib Hezbollah will cover US facilities in Iraq and the neighboring region
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Liberation of western DPR could collapse Ukraine’s defenses up to Dnieper River — adviser
According to Igor Kimakovsky, Russian forces have almost encircled Kurakhovka and Selidovo
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Pantsir-S on round-the-clock duty in Kursk region — Russian Defense Ministry
The crews constantly change positions
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Ukrainian army kills 80% of comrades trying to surrender
According to the Russian fighter, as soon as the Ukrainians spot a soldier trying to surrender via drone surveillance, they open targeted fire from various weapons
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Baltic Fleet's ship pulls into Namibia’s Walvis Bay port
The crew will replenish water, fuel and food supplies, as well as conduct a technical inspection of the ship
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Discord messenger remains blocked in Russia — watchdog
The regulator blocked the Discord platform in Russia earlier for violation of laws
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South Korean writer Han Kang awarded with Nobel Prize in Literature
Han Kang became famous for her novel The Vegetarian, for which she was awarded the Booker Prize in 2016, as well as for her novel Human Acts
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Russia ranks second main supplier of LNG to Spain in 9M 2024
In September 2024, Madrid purchased 3,368 GWh of gas from Moscow or 13% of the total quantity
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Kalashnikov gunmaker to launch serial production of upgraded AM-17 assault rifle
The AM-17 assault rifle is set to replace the AKS-74U submachine gun accepted for service in 1979
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TurkStream can help Europe if Kiev refuses to extend Russian gas transit — Szijjarto
This alternative route may help not only Hungary, but other countries of Central Europe, the Hungarian top diplomat noted
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BRICS economies to grow 4.4% in average in 2024-2025 — Finance Minister
The share of BRICS nations in the global economy is growing and stands at 36.7% at present, Anton Siluanov said
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Seizure of Kursk NPP by Ukrainian troops fraught with recurrence of Chernobyl — delegation
Europe would have faced an environmental and humanitarian disaster, acting head of the Russian delegation to the Vienna Yulia Zhdanova said
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NATO does not rule out Ukraine conflict going global, US general says
Devin Pepper also said that Russia still posed an existential threat to NATO, trying to influence its member states, allegedly through election meddling
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Hezbollah intel chief survives Israeli strikes on Beirut — TV
According to the source, "the attempt to kill Wafiq Safa has failed; he survived"
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Invitations to BRICS summit sent to 38 countries, with 32 accepted — Kremlin aide
24 countries have confirmed their participation in the summit at the highest level
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US blocks UN Security Council’s attempts to achieve ceasefire in Gaza — Russian envoy
Vasily Nebenzya also pointed out that Israel and the US contribute to the escalation in the Middle Eastern region
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Israel to retaliate so suddenly that Iran won't have time to realize anything — minister
Yoav Gallant reiterated that the Iranian attack did not damage the Israeli Air Force's capabilities
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New round of polio vaccination in Gaza requires humanitarian pauses — WHO chief
It is set to begin on October 14, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said
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Press review: Putin takes meetings in Kremlin and Russia's ace in the hole for peace talks
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, October 9th
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Response measures to be in effect as soon as West approves long-range strikes — Lavrov
Commenting on Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s remark that the upcoming October 12 Ramstein-format meeting of the contact group on military aid for Kiev will become special, and the entire next week will become "historic in many ways," the top Russian diplomat noted that he "does not follows their meetings"
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Russia’s BRICS chairmanship plan already 80% fulfilled — Kremlin aide
"The plan was primarily focused on ensuring the smooth integration of the new BRICS member states into the cooperation within our association and their adaptation to the established BRICS culture," Yury Ushakov emphasized
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Putin starts his working program in Ashgabat
The agenda includes addressing the plenary session of the international forum, which will be opened by Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov
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Russia explains pre-pandemic exchange of anti-COVID equipment with US
It is reported that the situation was extremely challenging for all countries
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Putin says new world order reflecting diversity is emerging
The Russian leader pointed out that new powerful centers of economic growth, financial and political influence are now emerging, primarily in the Global East and South
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FACTBOX: Hurricane Milton rips through Florida
Police and firefighters are scouting damaged areas to provide aid to those affected and carry out search operations
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US sees Arctic as potential theater of military operations — expert
The US Department of Defense last summer released a new version of the Arctic strategy, thus updating its approach to the region for the first time since 2019
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BRICS has no plans to change name despite new members — Kremlin aide
Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates became full-fledged BRICS members on January 1, 2024
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West puts pressure on those willing to attend BRICS summit — Kremlin aide
According to Yuri Ushakov, "probably not all countries of the world are interested in the success of the Kazan summit"
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World Bank’s executive board approves fund to support Ukraine — news agency
According to Reuters, it is expected that the United States, Canada and Japan will contribute funds
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Industrial production in Europe down to 10-year low without Russian gas — Gazprom CEO
Alexey Miller noted that with the reduction in gas supplies to the European market, "someone has to be the scapegoat, someone has to suffer"
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Hundreds of factories opened in Russia, industrial production growing — Putin
The Russian president also noted that it is necessary to expand the volume and range of products manufactured on the basis of Russian technologies
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ASEAN countries accept invitation to attend BRICS summit in Kazan — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister noted that "the approaches being developed within BRICS to various issues of the agenda can quite be of interest for participants in East Asia summits"
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Tajikistan-Russia security cooperation focuses on Afghan issue — senior diplomat
Sodik Imom noted that the trend of expanding activities of terrorist extremist groups and increasing drug smuggling is alarming
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IDF claims elimination of Islamic Jihad field commander in West Bank
According to the press office, in the past few months, Muhammad Abdullah was responsible for the organization of terrorist activities in this region
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Western Balkans should join EU, no consensus on other candidates — Orban
The Hungarian prime minister emphasized the importance of Serbia’s accession to the EU
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Turkey interested in engaging Russian companies in coal, gas projects
It is reported that the ministers also discussed opportunities of sharing experience in training skilled personnel for fuel and energy sector plants
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US connivance with Kiev fraught with risk of full-scale West-Russia conflict — MFA
"We need not some signals, but real evidence that there is an understanding of the futility of unconditional support for the minions in Kiev, and of the dangers that are exacerbated in a situation where this policy is not revised," Sergey Ryabkov stated
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Dollar, euro having less than 30% in payments in BRICS — Russian Finance Minister
"The share of the dollar and the euro is declining and it is less than 30% now," Anton Siluanov noted
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Russia sees no point in Kiev’s 'peace summits,' won’t participate in them — top senator
"We do not take part in such meetings because we do not see any point in them," Valentina Matviyenko said
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Russian forces press Ukrainian troops near Grigorovka in DPR — military expert
Andrey Marochko added that Russian army units have intensified fire on Ukrainian militants’ positions in the settlement of Serebryanka
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Russia has proof of US’, UK’s involvement in sabotage of Nord Stream pipelines — diplomat
The publication of the evidence will depend on how the situation around the investigation unfolds, Maria Zakharova said
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Ukraine’s accession to NATO may lead to WWIII — MFA
At the previous NATO summit in Vilnius in July 2023, Zelensky voiced discontent that member countries were unwilling to nail down the timeline for inviting Ukraine to join NATO
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IDF claims elimination of Hezbollah militia member in Syria
According to the press office, the Israeli Air Force attacked and eliminated Azam Jahout
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US strikes on Yemen violate international law, Russian diplomat tells UN envoy
Sergey Vershinin and Hans Grundberg discussed ways to boost the political process in Yemen, "despite the growing instability in the Middle East"
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Ukrainian official dismisses reports claiming Kiev ready to declare ceasefire
"The 'victory plan' that will be presented to Britain, France, Italy and Germany in a few days is a tool to push the situation towards implementing the 'peace formula,'" Dmitry Litvin said
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Death toll of Israeli airstrikes at Beirut grows to 22, over 22 people injured
Previously, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported 18 people killed and 92 injured
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Ukrainian troops deliberately destroy hospital in Kursk Region — eyewitness
According to the local, there were many damaged houses and civilian vehicles in the settlements he passed through
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Kremlin working out Putin’s trip to G20 summit in Brazil
The Russian president has been invited to the G20 summit
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New gas consuming region evolving globally — Gazprom
The role of Global South countries in gas consumption is growing, Alexey Miller noted
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All US steps in Asia-Pacific region aimed at isolating Russia, China — Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat pointed to the paradoxical nature of the slogan promoted by the United States about the creation of the so-called free and open Indo-Pacific region
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Putin arrives in Turkmenistan on working visit
The Russian president is to participate in the international forum
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Share of national currencies in payments within CIS over 85% — Putin
This figure continues growing, the Russian leader noted
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Kiev ready for ceasefire along current front line, without recognizing new border — media
A significant number of Ukrainian troops "find themselves trapped" on Russian territory (near Kursk) and are unable to come to aid in Donbass where they are outnumbered in men, the report added
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Jordan, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia refuse to be involved in Israeli attack on Iran — WSJ
According to the officials, Tehran warned via secret diplomatic channels that countries will become targets for its strikes, if their territories or airspace are used for an attack on Iran
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Stoltenberg could face life imprisonment for his crimes — lawyer
"We are talking about very serious charges," Philippe Vanlangendonck pointed out
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Nuclear test ban organization says Iranian seismic event looks like earthquake — diplomat
A 4.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Iran’s province of Semnan southeast of the capital Tehran on October 5
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No use training Ukrainian troops in France amid mass defections, expert says
Peer de Jong described the Ukrainian armed forces’ situation as a disaster
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NATO to begin annual Steadfast Noon nuclear exercise on October 14 — Rutte
Steadfast Noon drills are held annually with the participation of dozens of aircraft from both nuclear and non-nuclear NATO states for simulating tactical nuclear weapons strikes
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Oslo to announce Nobel Peace Prize winner
Alfred Nobel specified that the awarding decision must be made by a committee of five people, appointed by the Norwegian parliament
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Any attack on Iran's nuclear facilities would be 'very serious provocation' — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister also commented on statements that Iran's parliament is allegedly seriously considering the possibility of withdrawing the country from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
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Zelensky says second conference on Ukraine to be held in November
It contradicts his office's statements
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Trump beats Harris in US voter support by two percentage points
The results of the poll showed that 48% of respondents are ready to support Trump in the November presidential election, while 46% favored Harris
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Israel advises UN forces in Lebanon to withdraw north due to fighting with Hezbollah
Danny Danon emphasized that Israel does not seek to remain in Lebanon, but is "ready to take the necessary steps to push Hezbollah terrorists away from the northern border and to ensure the safety of the 70,000 Israeli residents who have become refugees in their country"
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IRGC confirms destruction of numerous Israeli F-35s in Iranian missile strike
It was earlier reported that more than 20 Israeli Air Force F-35 aircraft were hit during an IRGC missile strike on Israel
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Senior Russian diplomat sees no basis for discussing strategic stability with US
Sergey Ryabkov specified that no talks can be held, unless Washington changes the line of the anti-Russian policy being pursued by the US and its allies
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Big Five nuclear powers to hold regular meeting in New York soon — senior Russian diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov also wished every success to China which took over coordination of the group as he said that Beijing can count on Moscow’s support in what he called a turbulent time
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Russia ready to discuss building new world order with friends — Putin
The Russian leader reiterated the invitation to Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and other participants of the forum to come to Kazan
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Russian UN envoy blasts Israel for shameless treatment of civilian casualties in Lebanon
According to Vasily Nebenzya, "the unprecedented of escalation of violence goes far beyond the limits of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict area
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Argentina, Chile suspended lithium supplies to Russia — official
According to deputy department director of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade Vladislav Demidov, Russian companies are preparing to start lithium feedstock mining in Russia but the paperwork on licenses for their operation should be expedited
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Gazprom, Hungary ink memorandum of understanding
"High significance of Russian gas supplies for support of Hungary’s energy security was noted," Gazprom informed
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Serbian leader insists on editing anti-Russian rhetoric in Southeast Europe's declaration
Aleksandar Vucic also stressed that many participants in the summit only sought to take advantage of the UN Charter to achieve their own goals
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Israel drags Middle East into catastrophe — Iranian foreign minister
Abbas Araghchi held a meeting with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud
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Georgian PM describes situation in Ukraine as disastrous
The posters, which were put up in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi and other cities, show destroyed homes, bridges, schools, churches and other buildings in Artyomovsk (called Bakhmut in Ukraine), Kharkov, Chernigov, Mariupol, Irpen and Donetsk
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Russian embassy slams US vice president’s remarks about Putin as outrageous
According to the statement, "such a boorish language has become a habit among the current so-called American statesmen"
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Romania notifies Russia of imminent closure of its consulate general — diplomat
According to Maria Zakharova, this step on the part of Bucharest is conditioned by Russia's decision "to denounce the bilateral intergovernmental agreement on the opening of the mentioned consular institution"
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BRICS building multipolar world ‘brick by brick’ — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov recalled that the logo chosen by the Russian authorities for the 2015 BRICS summit in Ufa depicted five bricks, according to the number of BRICS member states at the time
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Ukraine’s losses, counterattacks, captives: unfolding situation in Kursk Region
The Russian military struck clusters of manpower and equipment of 13 enemy brigades in the Kursk Region
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Kremlin slams as fake news rumors of DPRK military’s participation in special operation
South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has alleged that DPRK soldiers might have been sent to Ukraine
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Defense contractor delivers new batch of Su-34 bombers to Russia’s Aerospace Forces
The bombers have undergone a series of ground and flight tests
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Kiev better accept that it will lose territories — Polish politician
"Currently, the Ukrainians are losing steam - the longer this war goes on, the worse the situation in Ukraine will be," Slawomir Mentzen stated
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Putin relieves Russian Ambassador to US Antonov of his post — decree
The Russian diplomat returned to Moscow on October 6
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Russian forces destroy two US-made Patriot missile launchers in Ukraine operation
Russia’s Battlegroup Center repulsed nine Ukrainian army counterattacks and inflicted roughly 490 casualties on enemy troops in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Russian troops use latest Tribunal kamikaze drone in Ukraine operation
It has a flight range of over 10 km and carries a payload of 3 kg
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Moscow court fines Discord for $36,230 over LGBT propaganda
During the monitoring of the Discord social platform on July 8 and July 11, 2024, the Roskomnadzor registered the facts of non-restriction of access to illegal information
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Ukrainian troops demoralized, routing on Avdeyevka direction — reconnaissance commander
According to the report, Russian troops slowly, but steadily, approach the city of Pokrovsk
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British PM, Ukrainian president discuss 'victory plan' for Kiev
It is reported that the leaders also discussed Ukraine’s long-term future, and how investment in the country’s security today would support Europe’s broader security for generations to come
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Russian forces advancing in over ten areas in Kursk Region — commander
According to Apty Alaudinov, military is making visible progress
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Rolf to launch production of cars in Russia in 2026-2027 — Rolf Group
According to owner Umar Kremlev, the plant will build cars from start to finish
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Russian marines kick out large Ukrainian group from Kursk Region — commander
Akhmat Special Forces Commander Major General Apty Alaudinov pointed out that he saw everything with his own eyes with the help of a drone
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Press review: US shuns Russia on Ukraine talks and Washington wavers on aiding Israel
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, October 10th
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Visa-free regime for Georgian citizens explained by dialogue of peoples — Kremlin
"Interstate relations are one thing, but humanitarian relations, when it comes to dialogue between the peoples of the two countries, are another," Dmitry Peskov emphasized
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Chancellor says Germany to continue supplying weapons to Israel
Olaf Scholz stressed that the German government had made decisions that would ensure further supplies in the near future
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Iran warns Persian Gulf states against any assistance to Israel — Reuters
"The message emphasized the need for regional unity against Israel and the importance of securing stability," the source added
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