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Russia Navy to receive new submarine for Black Sea Fleet
This submarine would be put on trials at Northern Fleet’s deep-water ranges after it is taken into naval service
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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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IN BRIEF: Kremlin says Middle East situation developing along worst-case scenario
Dmitry Peskov emphasized that Russia is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East
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US temporarily removes top Iranian diplomat, parliament speaker from target list — media
The senior officials have been removed from the target list for up to four or five days as President of the US Donald Trump opens the door to high-level negotiations for ending the war, the newspaper said
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Impossible to protect fundamental national interests without sovereignty — Putin
The Russian president noted that in the modern world, success in global markets belongs to those who invest in technological innovation and continuously work to improve their efficiency
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Russian ambassador to UK points to US’ two mistakes concerning Iran
The Russian diplomat noted that the military operation against Iran is not supported by people either in the United States or in the United Kingdom
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Orban’s demand to Zelensky, Ukrainian spies: what is known
The Hungarian prime minister has demanded that Vladimir Zelensky immediately withdraw Ukrainian operatives from Hungary
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Network of Ukrainian strongholds in Zaporozhye Region eliminated by Russian FPV drones
Targeted strikes by combat drones destroyed the structures and blocked exits from underground premises, the Russian defense ministry said
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Ukraine attacks Belgorod Region with about 170 drones over past day
The regional emergency response center reported that a woman was killed and a man was injured when a drone struck a car in the city of Graivoron
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Iran's strikes raise concerns about effectiveness of Israeli air defenses — newspaper
The Washington Post stressed that it was precisely the threat of Iran expanding its arsenal of missiles - capable of overwhelming Israel’s air defense - that became one of the justifications for the escalation of the conflict
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White House says media reports on 15-point plan handed to Iran contain misinformation
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also cautioned from taking things from anonymous sources
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Russian military testing anti-drone net-firing round shot from grenade launcher
The net ammo was created at the request of military personnel
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Europe effectively preparing for war with Russia — envoy in Vienna
The head of the Russian delegation at the disarmament talks in Vienna Yulia Zhdanova noted that the Kiev regime is only needed to buy time
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Talks with US do not limit Russia's response to European provocations — presidential envoy
Kirill Dmitriev stressed that all the opportunities for a strong response remained, but at the same time, dialogue continued
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Putin endorses idea to set up alternative to Literature Nobel Prize
Talented people who achieve outstanding results and present them to our country and the global reading public should have alternatives, the president noted
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US president accuses NATO of inaction in situation with Iran
"The US needs nothing from NATO, but 'never forget' this very important point in time," Donald Trump stated
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Russian army approaches Rai-Alexandrovka in DPR — expert
Andrey Marochko also said that Russian forces are advancing at other sections of the front
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US wants access to Iranian oil as part of any deal with Tehran — WSJ
According to the source, currently no specific plans are being developed in this regard
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Ukrainian troops treat Latin American mercenaries as 'subhuman' — former SBU officer
Latin Americans make up the majority of the foreign mercenaries fighting on the Ukrainian side
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Russian forces down 42 Ukrainian drones over Kursk Region in past day — governor
Alexander Khinshtein clarified that there were no casualties or injuries resulting from the Ukrainian attacks
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IN BRIEF: Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant comes under attack once again
According to preliminary reports, the facility was not damaged, there were no casualties among the personnel
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US wants Iran to have leadership willing to cooperate — White House
Asked whether the US was satisfied with those currently in power in Iran, Karoline Leavittreplied that "it's too soon to say"
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Kim Jong Un expresses solidarity with Minsk, full support — news agency
Kim Jong Un also pointed out that North Korea opposes "unjustified Western pressure"
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Escalation of conflict with Iran could be very costly for US — expert
Daniel Davis, retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel, also noted that the United States desperately needs negotiations
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Turkey trying to persuade Arab countries not to interfere in Iran conflict — Bloomberg
According to the agency, Ankara fears that the involvement of Arab states in the Middle East in the hostilities could lead to a full-scale war
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Hungary suspends gas supplies to Ukraine — Orban
The Hungarian prime minister said the country will protect it’s energy security, maintain fixed gasoline prices and reduced gas tariffs
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Ceasefire with US pointless without clear guarantees — Iranian foreign minister
Abbas Araghchi also added that although foreign ministers from across the region had contacted Tehran to discuss a ceasefire, "no negotiations have taken place so far"
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Zelensky says dissatisfied with US proposal on security guarantees
Vladimir Zelensky specified that Washington suggests Ukraine leave Donbass
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India plans to host BRICS summit on September 12-13 — source
According to the source, member countries have been informed of the summit dates
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US space policy confirms Russia's assessment of deteriorating situation in this area — MFA
Maria Zakharova stressed the importance of timely and coordinated international efforts to prevent an arms race in outer space
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Russia takes Kiev’s hits because it is winning on the battlefield — US expert
According to Scott Ritter, Russia could respond accordingly, but this could push the international community to think about supporting Ukraine
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Possible text on Ukrainian settlement and next round of talks — Ushakov’s statements
There is currently a pause in the trilateral talks on Ukraine "due to obvious reasons," the Russian Presidential aide stated
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Fire outbreak in Primorsk port contained — authorities
Threshold limit values for concentrations of harmful substances in the environment were not registered to be exceeded
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US exhausts long-range precision weapons stockpiles — former US Marine officer
Scott Ritter stressed that Iran had shown no inclination to back off
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Iran’s largest cities come under air attacks — TV
No data on casualties or damage are immediately available
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Another 163 Russians evacuated from Bushehr nuclear power plant
According to Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev, two more evacuation waves are planned for early April
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Hezbollah says it attacked Israeli defense ministry’s compound in Tel Aviv
Apart from that, barracks of military intelligence forces near the city were also attacked with the use of "missiles of various types"
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Pentagon developing four scenarios for military escalation with Iran — news outlet
Axios noted that US servicemen had prepared a plan for a ground operation deep inside Iran aimed at seizing highly enriched uranium located at nuclear facilities
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Mideast crisis effects draw comparisons to Coronavirus pandemic — Putin
The Russian leader said the consequences of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East are still difficult to predict
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Turkish tanker carrying oil from Russia damaged in Black Sea drone attack — TV
The vessel sailing under the flag of Sierra Leone sustained damage to its superstructure and the captain’s bridge as a result of the explosion
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Russian envoy to UK labels West's claims of Ukraine's potential victory as 'self-hypnosis'
Andrey Kelin stressed that Russia advocates a diplomatic resolution to the conflict that takes its interests into account
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Germany, Australia to set up space-based surveillance system targeting Russia, China — TV
According to ABC, the agreement on the status of armed forces will facilitate the work of servicemen from both countries on each other’s territory
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Sovereignty, resilience, fulfilling commitments to citizens: Putin’s statements
The president said that despite difficulties and constraints, Russia is managing to maintain macroeconomic stability
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Only US, Israel, Argentina vote against UN resolution on slave trade
123 states, including Russia and China, voted in favor of the resolution
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Putin signs decree on holding third Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
The same presidential decree also established an organizing committee for the preparation and holding of the summit
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Trade turnover between Russia and Kazakhstan reaches nearly $30 bln — PM Mishustin
Mikhail Mishustin noted that a large number of Russian companies are investing in Kazakhstan
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Putin bans ruble cash carrying to the EAEU in amount equivalent to more than $100,000
The head of state signed a relevant decree posted on the official web portal of legal information
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Serbian president says hopes to discuss gas contract extension with Putin within days
The current contract for supplies of gas from Russia to Serbia expires on March 31
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Iran betting on survival as crucial factor in conflict — expert
Ahmed Mustafa noted that Iran had managed to preserve key elements of its military architecture
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Russia to use all available means to ensure freedom of navigation — MFA
Russia considers practices by European Union countries unacceptable, inadmissible and a gross violation of the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, Maria Zakharova said
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Attack on Russian tanker risks environmental disaster in Mediterranean — official
Nickolay Patrushev said the tanker is drifting southeast of the coast of Italy
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Iran may create threat in Bab al-Mandeb Strait if escalation aggravates — Tasnim
The Bab al-Mandeb Strait is considered one of the world’s strategic straits
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Russia reconsidering energy supply chains — energy minister
Sergey Tsivilyov said the conflict in the Middle East prompts all sober-minded people to reconsider approaches in the supplies sphere
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Press review: Trump trots elite troops to Mideast as gas guzzles his approval rating
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, March 26th
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FACTBOX: Hungary suspends gas supplies to Ukraine
Hungary intends to increase its gas reserves using the volumes that will no longer be supplied in transit to Ukraine, seeking to force the country to end the oil blockade, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said
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FACTBOX: Over 120 UAVs downed in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regions
In the Bryansk Region, a woman died during a drone attack
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Russian troops liberate Shevyakovka community in Kharkov Region over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 210 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy armored combat vehicle in its areas of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Russian Battlegroup North advancing in 18 areas in Sumy Region — expert
The enemy is deploying reserves from the rear, Vitaly Kiselev said
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Kiev intensifies drone attacks on Moscow, St. Petersburg as it knows it’s losing — Ritter
According to the former US Marine Corps intelligence officer, the US and the West could directly side with Ukraine if "Russia responds dramatically against Ukraine"
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Iranian military says shot down US fighter jet using shoulder-fired SAM
According to the military, the aircraft crashed into the Indian Ocean
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Protection of Russian tankers, support from the Navy: Patrushev's statements
According to the official, shipowners engaged with Russia have been instructed on how to coordinate with the Navy
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Russia making efforts to prevent further escalation in Lebanon — ambassador
According to Alexander Rudakov, the Russian side maintains regular contact with local authorities and is making "diplomatic efforts to contain potential escalation of hostilities"
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Billions of euros allocated to Ukraine being used to fund terrorism — French politician
Florian Philippot made these remarks in response to reports that Ukrainian intelligence services had attempted to smuggle homemade explosive devices into Russia, disguised as heated shoe insoles
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Emergencies Ministry workers clear Russia’s new regions of 279,000 explosives
Alexander Kurenkov emphasized that the Emergencies Ministry’s pyrotechnic units are constantly searching for, neutralizing, and destroying explosive devices
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Russia informs US it finds sharing intelligence with Ukraine unacceptable — MFA
Maria Zakharova noted that the American side usually responds with vague statements or even silence
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AI-based anti-drone systems reduce effectiveness of Kiev’s drone strikes — expert
Andrey Marochko said that problems within the Ukrainian army can also be attributed to the enemy’s high percentage of defective, cheap products and low-quality components for unmanned aerial vehicles
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US moves to tap $750 mln in NATO’s funding for Kiev to restock its arsenals — WP
The Pentagon will redirect part of the money provided by Europe under PURL to Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative
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Iran won’t agree to deal with US without ceasefire in Lebanon — news agency
According to the report, this primarily concerns a halt to Israeli strikes on positions of the Shia group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
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Iranian crisis may force Kiev to be more pragmatic at talks — Russian diplomat
Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador at Large Rodion Miroshnik emphasized that any changes in the West’s ability to finance the Ukrainian conflict "will tell on the negotiating conditions"
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FIFA cancels 80% of hotel reservations in Canada ahead of 2026 World Cup
Greater Toronto Hotel Association president Sara Anghel confirmed that blocks of rooms had indeed been cancelled
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US servicemen in Middle East relocated from damaged bases to hotels — NYT
Military sources indicated that this situation reflects a miscalculation on the part of the US administration about how Iran would respond
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Risk of Middle East conflict expanding remains — Kremlin
According to Dmitry Peskov, Russia hopes that efforts are being made to steer the entire process toward a peaceful settlement
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Central Israel again shelled with missiles from Iran, explosions heard in Tel Aviv area
Shortly before this, the Israeli army warned of missile launches from Iranian territory
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EU digital censorship hands control over Hungarian elections to algorithms — GFCN
Experts noted that social media platforms are turning a blind eye to the way the opposition circumvents platform rules, gaining millions of views, while content of the conservatives is subject to the strictest moderation
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Trump wants to end conflict with Iran in coming weeks — media
According to the newspaper, some of Donald Trump's closest advisers want him to focus on the most pressing problems American voters are concerned over
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US-Iran conflict may result in long war, negotiating impasse, Egyptian expert says
Ahmed Mustafa emphasized that indirect negotiations may not lead to a comprehensive agreement
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Ukrainian army sustaining catastrophic losses in Konstantinovka — expert
Vitaly Kiselev recalled that Russian forces have cut the Ukrainian unit in Konstantinovka in half, driving a wedge into the enemy's defenses
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US Congresswoman Luna calls on Zelensky to make peace deal
Thus Anna Paulina Luna commented on Vladimir Zelensky's interview where he said that Washington is ready to give security guarantees to Kiev is Ukrainian forces are withdrawn from Donbass
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Israel, US strike Iranian city of Shiraz, casualties reported
According to the news agency, several people, including minors, have reportedly been killed and wounded
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Iran’s IRGC says Basij forces shoot down US F-18 fighter jet
No information has been provided regarding the location or the time of the incident
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Arab states to support escalation against Iran if it refuses to make concessions — WP
According to the newspaper, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh favor a "decisive end" to the war through military or diplomatic means
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FACTBOX: What is known about EU's position on ban on oil imports from Russia
The EU has revised its plan for a total ban on Russian oil imports in the wake of the US and Israeli military operation against Iran
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IN BRIEF: What we know about Europe’s efforts against so-called Russian 'shadow fleet'
The EU uses the term "shadow fleet" to refer to tankers flying the flags of foreign states that, in Brussels’ assessment, transport Russian oil
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Iranian missiles attack central Israel — correspondent
There have been no reports of damage or casualties at the time
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Hezbollah says knocked out eight Israeli tanks in past day
They were hit by guided missiles, Hezbollah said
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Russian troops liberate Nikiforovka community in Donetsk region over past day — top brass
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,360 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Somali pirates reportedly seize Iranian ship in Indian Ocean — maritime security center
According to the report, the incident took place some 400 nautical miles east of Mogadishu
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Press review: Trump searches for Iran offramp as one Gulf state weighs joining war
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 25th
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Orban demands Zelensky withdraw Ukrainian intelligence officers agents from Hungary
The Hungarian prime minister highlighted that "Ukrainian spies and IT specialists on Ukraine’s payroll" are actively involved with the opposition Tisza party
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NATO increases military spending as Russia seen as main threat to peace — Rutte report
The document states that the United States accounted for 60% of NATO’s total defense spending in 2025
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Trump says expected much worse economic consequences from conflict with Iran
The US leader called the US-Israeli operation against Iran an "excursion into hell"
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FACTBOX: What we know about attack on Turkish tanker Altura in Black Sea
Coast Guard speedboats and an emergency response vessel are working at the scene
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Ukraine’s air defense effectiveness declines amid troops transfer to Middle East — expert
Andrey Marochko clarified that Kiev has recently begun to use the expensive anti-aircraft missile systems and aircraft supplied by NATO countries less frequently
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Butyagin case shows who Russia has to deal with — Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said it at a meeting of the Council for Culture
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Kim meets with Lukashenko in Pyongyang — agency
The Belarusian delegation also includes Deputy Prime Minster Yury Shuleiko and Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenko
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Key issues in Ukrainian settlement not yet agreed upon — Kremlin spokesman
"Issues like territoriality are the main topic of discussion," Dmitry Peskov said
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Russia informed about results of US-Ukraine talks in Florida — presidential aide
The negotiations took place on March 21
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US Vice President plans to visit Hungary on April 7-8 — media
According to the newspaper, JD Vance’s visit is geared to demonstrate Washington’s support for Hungary’s incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban
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Lukashenko, at talks with Kim, called for consolidating efforts to defend sovereignty
The North Korean leader met with the visiting Belarusian president during the greeting ceremony on Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang
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Iran claims US spy plane sustained $2.5-million-damage — agency
No information was provided regarding the circumstances of the reported incident
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US loses initiative in conflict with Iran, ex-MI6 chief says
Alex Younger noted the successful decisions made by the Iranian leadership, such as the dispersal of military capabilities
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CENTCOM denies IRGC claim of downing F-18 fighter jet over Iran
Earlier, the Iranian armed forces announced that an F-18 fighter jet allegedly belonging to the US Air Force had been shot down over the Islamic Republic using an unnamed new man-portable air defense system
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