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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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Japan assures Russia that its arms exports won't find way to Ukraine — diplomat
Tokyo also intends to tighten controls over compliance with end-user certification requirements, Maria Zakharova said
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US Treasury secretary rules out new extension of Russian oil waiver
The Russian oil carried on ships has been largely "sucked up," Scott Bessent says
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One killed, dozens wounded in bus crash near St. Petersburg
A child was among the injured
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S&P removes Russian and Belarusian bonds from its 11 indices
S&P Dow Jones Indices conducted a consultation with market participants
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Top Iranian diplomat not to meet with US envoys while in Pakistan — agency
According to Tasnim, Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Pakistan is not linked with talks with the United States
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Russian MFA calls Paris, Warsaw nuclear drill plans provocative
The relevant activities of the European Union and NATO countries in the military-nuclear sphere are being monitored by Russia very closely, Maria Zakharova said
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Ukrainian army losses in Dnepropetrovsk Region increase over past week — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, Kiev is also suffering severe losses near the Verkhnyaya Tersa locality in the neighboring Zaporozhye Region
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No talks with US delegates planned during Araghchi’s visit to Pakistan — Iranian diplomat
Esmaeil Baghaei says: "Iran's observations would be conveyed to Pakistan"
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Entire units of Ukrainian motorized infantry brigade missing near Volchansk
The liberation of Volchansk by troops of Russia’s Battlegroup North was reported on December 1, 2025
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US allows Venezuela to fund legal defense for Maduro, his wife
In this regard, the defense withdrew its motions to dismiss the case against the Venezuelan leader on the grounds that it was unable to pay for legal representation
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Vice president Vance may join US delegation to talks with Iran — TV
Al Hadath reported that the format of the consultations is yet to be determined
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Internet blackout in Iran continues for nearly eight weeks - NetBlocks
It's now the 56th day of Iran's internet blackout
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Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted more than 2,295 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed 29 enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported
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No foreign mercenaries arrived in Ukraine in past 7 days — Russian Defense Ministry
According to Sergey Rudskoy, in the last 7 days, a total of 285 militants fled to Poland, Hungary and Romania
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US strikes drug trafficking boat in Pacific, two killed — Pentagon
Two men were killed in the strike
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Iran calls on SCO to develop cooperation in area of arms control
Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali noted that it is necessary to use the SCO’s crisis-settlement potential and organize special meetings to strengthen arms control mechanisms
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Duma speaker arrives in North Korea on working visit
The Chairman of the State Duma will take part in the opening ceremony of the memorial complex and the Museum of Military Heroism of the Heroes of the Foreign Military Operation
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Top Iranian diplomat arrives in Pakistan — TV
According to the Iranian state television, Abbas Araghchi pays a return visit to Pakistan
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Press review: Forty nations back Gulf vessel evacuation plan and Germany seeks to lead EU
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 24th
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EU summit in Cyprus demonstrates rift over Ukraine’s membership
Politico reported that the Estonian prime minister favored "accelerating" Ukraine’s membership, while his Croatian counterpart all but scoffed at the idea of Kiev joining any time soon
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IN BRIEF: Russia, Ukraine hold new POW exchange under '193 for 193' formula
All the Russian servicemen will be brought to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation at medical institutions of the Russian Defense Ministry
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US may need 5-6 years to replenish weapons used in Iran — expert
This weakens the US in the face of its strategic rival, China, according to Gianluca Di Feo, a military analyst for the Italian newspaper La Repubblica
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Plans for nuclear exercises near Russia's borders undermine strategic stability — MP
Leonid Slutsky said that it dangerous, first of all, for Poland and France
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Negative effect for Russia to grow from protracted conflict in Middle East
The situation in the Middle East remains an important peril for the Russian economy as regards external conditions, Elvira Nabiullina noted
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US mistakenly considers itself world’s most powerful country — Jeffrey Sachs
The director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University says that Washington should start looking for ways to cooperate with other strong international players
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Resumption of hostilities against Iran may lead to new world war — Jeffrey Sachs
The director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University says that if the attacks resume, Tehran will "strike back, and strike back very hard and very rapidly"
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Ukraine loses over 1,100 troops in special military op zone over past day
Russian troops have also gained control of the settlement of Bochkovo in the Kharkov Region
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Russian envoy taken aback by newspaper article on Germany’s military might
The paper pointed out that Germany’s new military strategy "means becoming the strongest conventional army in Europe"
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Iran seizes Epaminondas vessel as it was used by US — agency
Tasnim reported that the Liberian-flagged vessel has repeatedly entered US ports over the past six months
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Trump remarks on Iran nuclear issue echo Orwell — expert
The reason is that the Iranians have not pursued a nuclear weapon
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Modern warfare becoming clash of energy potentials — Russian deputy defense minister
Vasily Osmakov said the evolving pace and nature of combat operations place new demands on the energy supply of troops
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Bank of Russia uses AI technologies for analysis
The Bank of Russia does not use it when discussing the monetary policy, in decisions, Elvira Nabiullina said
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Latvia’s authorities admit Ukrainian drones penetrate country's airspace
These drones are equipped with explosives, Latvian Finance Minister Arvils Aseradens said
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Lots to talk about at G20 summit in Miami, Kremlin says
Dmitry Peskov noted that Russia would be adequately represented at the event
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Australian flags mistakenly hoisted in Washington ahead of King Charles III’s visit — TV
King Charles III will make a state visit to the United States from April 27 to 30
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Direct US-Iran talks in Islamabad to be held on April 27 — Axios reporter
Barak Ravid says the meeting may take place on Monday, after businessman Jared Kushner and Special US Envoy Steve Witkoff hold separate bilateral talks with the Pakistani mediators
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Russia reaffirms solidarity with Havana amid US escalation around Cuba — MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed that it is only the United States that is seeking Cuba’s so-called liberation
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Russian Transport Ministry estimates civilian drone fleet at 145,000
The Ministry of Transport also highlighted the key tasks for further development of the sector in its papers
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UK bars Russian businessman from buying golf course, citing security motives — FT
According to the newspaper, the golf club is located next to a railway line that runs to both the BAE Systems shipyard and the UK’s largest nuclear waste storage facility
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Ukrainian military increases attacks on Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant trying sow panic
Currently, the plant is solely powered by the 330 kV Ferrosplavnaya-1 transmission line, Alexey Likhachev said
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Kiev regime sees continued war as security guarantee in itself — Russia’s top diplomat
Sergey Lavrov said the West tells Vladimir Zelensky that the most important thing now is to stop the fighting to get the security guarantees
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US deploys some 15,000 troops in Mideast with three aircraft carrier strike groups
CENTCOM also reported that for the first time in decades, three aircraft carriers are operating in the Middle East at the same time
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FACTBOX: Russia lays down another minesweeping ship, Project 12700 in focus
Project 12700 minesweepers are equipped with an automated control system, contact and magnetic sweeps, and modern sonar systems, which are mounted both on the ship itself and on remotely operated and autonomous vehicles
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Strait of Hormuz closure may trigger global economic crisis — Jeffrey Sachs
The director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University says that "an enormous, extremely important strategic flow of resources" comes through the strait
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Moskva cruiser sank while being towed in a storm — Russian Defense Ministry
"During the towing of the Moskva cruiser to the designation port, the ship lost stability due to hull damage, sustained during the detonation of ammunition because of a fire. Amid the heavy storm, the ship sank," the Ministry said.
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Lavrov warns Palestinian issue time bomb waiting to explode
According to the Russian foreign minister, "the injustice towards the Palestinians and the numerous UN decisions on the need for two states," of which "only half have been implemented," is widely felt in the Arab world, especially "on the Arab street"
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Kiev troops shell DPR five times in past day, four wounded
No damage to residential buildings or civilian infrastructure was reported
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Protracted Iran conflict to be bad for everyone, in every way, Lavrov warns
The Russian foreign minister stressed that the situation is currently destabilizing throughout the world
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Bank of Russia cuts key rate for third consecutive time since start of year
The regulator noted that it would assess the need for further key rate cuts at its upcoming meetings
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Indian Navy declares Strait of Hormuz maritime zone of interest — newspaper
According to the Times of India, the range and intensity of external influences impacting national interests are expected to grow significantly in the coming years, requiring the Indian Navy to operate across an expanding geographical canvas
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Apartment building damaged in drone attack on Yekaterinburg — governor
The governor said the entire region’s airspace was closed "at all altitudes"
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Senior SCO diplomats call for ending aggression against Iran — Russian Foreign Ministry
The senior diplomats also unanimously stated the need for forming a more representative, democratic, and fair multipolar world order, with the United Nations playing the pivotal coordinating role
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Settlement in Ukraine based on coalition’s proposals nothing more than fantasy — MFA
Neither France nor other EU countries are currently participants in the negotiation process, the Russian Foreign Ministry said
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Photos and videos from Bucha staged by Kiev regime for Western media — defense ministry
"The photos and videos from Bucha are fakes staged by the Kiev regime for the Western media," it stressed
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Russian aviation needs 644 airplanes by 2030 — Transport Ministry
The Russian aircraft fleet consists of 1,089 airplanes at present, including 689 foreign ones and 391 domestically produced
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EU fears US leader may skip G7, NATO summits — newspaper
Trump's failure to attend the G7 summit could lead to his subsequent refusal to attend the NATO meeting in Ankara in July
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Iran to make no concessions in talks with US — Iranian vice president
Esmail Saghab Esfahani emphasized that the enemy had failed to achieve any of the goals
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Investments in Russian economy in 2026 to be comparable with last-year figures
The Bank of Russia lowered the key rate earlier today for the eighth time in a row, this time by 0.5 percentage point
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West conducting political, diplomatic war against Russia in Balkans — senior diplomat
Alexander Grushko recalled that the West is waging a hybrid war against Russia in Ukraine
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Trump says Iran ready for negotiations — Reuters
Iran intends to make an offer in response to US demands, the US president says
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Russia-China relations developing beautifully — Chinese defense minister
Dong Jun said he was ready to use all opportunities to strengthen strategic cooperation and expand mutually beneficial cooperation with the Russian military
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Europeans, Zelensky want to knock Americans off Anchorage course — Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat added that the West is encouraging the Zelensky regime to uproot everything Russian in the Ukrainian canonical Orthodox Church
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US justice department to resume federal executions, introduce firing squads as method
The US Justice Department noted that the prior administration failed to live up to its duty to protect the American people
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Talks with Ukraine amid its ban on negotiations with Russia will be illegitimate — Putin
"If we engage in talks now, they will be illegitimate," the Russian president said
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Russian female wrestlers win six medals at 2026 European Wrestling Championship
Two silver and four bronze medals were awarded to the athletes
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Trump to send Witkoff, Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran — CNN
According to the sources, Vice President JD Vance does not plan to participate in the talks for now
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Fragments of downed drone damage three apartment buildings in Kaluga
No casualties were reported, regional Governor Vladislav Shapsha said
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Europe stops importing Russian LNG on short-term contracts
The ban took effect on April 25, while a significant decline in Russian LNG sales to Europe should be expected no earlier than in 2027
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US should respect Russia’s interests for mutually beneficial cooperation — Lavrov
Later, the Russian Foreign Minister predicted, the Americans will say that they want to cooperate with Russia
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Russia’s fiber-optic drones 'driving Ukrainian soldiers crazy' in special op zone — expert
"Often, the drone begins moving toward its target from a distance of about 15 meters, when the enemy doesn’t even have time to take their machine gun off safety mode," the source said
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Iranian ambassador to Russia outlines conditions for talks with US
According to Kazem Jalali, if there are talks, they must be fair and aimed at achieving lasting peace
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Combat use experience is significant advantage of Russian UAVs — expert
Denis Fedutinov urged caution regarding predictions concerning possible supplies of the Russian systems abroad, including to the Southeast Asian region
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Russian stock market closes lower as major indices retreat
The yuan edged down by 9 kopecks to 10.98 rubles
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Many countries to be interested in buying Russia’s Su-75 fighter — Malaysian journalist
According to Jonathan Edward, Western fighter jets have recently demonstrated a lack of readiness for the realities of modern combat
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NATO officers in Ukraine and new anti-Russian sanctions: Foreign Ministry’s statements
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova pointed out that Brussels inflicts harm to itself and undermines its energy security by imposing sanctions against Moscow
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78.03% Russians support constitutional amendments - CEC after counting 99% of ballots
According to the CEC, as many as 21.16% of votes were against
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EU knows Russia’s 'red lines' on Ukraine, clarification not needed — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister drew attention to the statements of some EU figures that "at some stage, not now, later, we will have to talk with Russia to clarify its ‘red lines’ and show it our own"
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IN BRIEF: Central Bank highlights on key rate policy and inflation
Inflationary risks have increased significantly in the Russian economy
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Russia’s Soyuz 2.1b rocket carrying remote sensing satellite takes off from Baikonur
According to Roscosmos, the satellite will enter its intended orbit nine and a half minutes after the takeoff
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US president calls journalist ‘vile person of the year’
Donald Trump says that the Candace Owens' attack on the first lady of France "is despicable"
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Russia, Serbia set goal to reach trade turnover of 2022 in coming years — Serbian minister
Nenad Popovic recalled that it amounted to $4.3 billion
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At least six Lebanese people killed by Israeli strikes in past day — ministry
Two more people were wounded
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Dangerous radionuclide americium to poison Chernobyl zone for over 4,300 years — study
Expert Nikolay Kovalev added that by 2056, plutonium-241 will account only for 3.3% of the amount released into the environment, and its prevalence will decrease
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Apartment building damaged in drone attack on Yekaterinburg — governor
Denis Pasler says 50 people have been evacuated
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West declares 'open war' against Russia, using Ukraine as 'arrowhead' — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said the Kiev regime and the Ukrainian state are openly being used as a geopolitical battering ram
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Russian specialists to train South African astronauts
CEO of the space agency SANSA Humbulani Mudau says that the training program is being drafted, and the selection of candidates will begin as soon as the plan is complete
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Diplomats from BRICS countries call for cessation of hostilities in Gulf region
The participants reiterated their countries’ commitment to closer foreign policy coordination
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EU to never get back €90 billion allocated to Ukraine — Medvedev
The politician emphasized that it was money from Europeans' pockets
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Serbia to never impose sanctions against Russia despite external pressure — minister
Thanks to the agreement between our two presidents, Serbia has the lowest gas prices in Europe, Serbian minister without portfolio in charge of international economic cooperation, Nenad Popovic, said
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Two US nuclear submarines ‘closer to Russia,’ Trump says
"We always want to be ready", US president added
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Slovak PM sees resumption of Druzhba oil supplies as more important than Kiev funding
Robert Fico said the Slovak government did not approve the loan and is not taking part in it
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Russia launches serial production of combat robots
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Macron considers US to be unreliable ally
The French president said that "nobody is totally sure that this ally is reliable"
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Immediate EU accession for Ukraine impossible — German chancellor
Friedrich Merz said he wanted to achieve closer involvement of Ukraine in the work of European institutions
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Russia's Western Military District gets newest Tornado-G multiple rocket launchers
The new 122-mm Tornado-G MRLS will replace the BM-21 Grad system
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Russia sees no intention of Kiev, Europe to settle Ukrainian conflict — MFA
Rodion Miroshnik emphasized that Europeans "have not once made a proposal for a peaceful resolution of the conflict"
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Trump’s rhetoric pushes Tehran away from talks with Washington — Bloomberg
According to the report, the rhetoric of the American leader has already damaged the ongoing diplomatic efforts with the participation of intermediaries
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Roscosmos resumes talks on ExoMars mission with European Space Agency — head
In his words, the equipment and Kazachok landing platform for the mission have the potential for launch in 2024
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Russian government approves list of unfriendly countries and territories
The countries and territories mentioned in the list imposed or joined the sanctions against Russia after the start of a special military operation of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine
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Top Russian, UAE diplomats call for talks on Strait of Hormuz
Apart from that, the two top diplomats recalled that a free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and the United Arab Emirates will soon come into force
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