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Crimea and Sevastopol
Construction of Crimean bridge approach roads to start in August — minister
The launch is scheduled for December 2018
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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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Iran made it clear to Arab countries it is unwilling to end conflict with US — Axios
The report indicates that Iran remains unwilling to de-escalate the conflict until it receives concrete international assurances that aggression against the country will not resume
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Russian embassy in London says blood of Bryansk residents on British military’s hands
Moscow reiterated its firm condemnation of the terrorist assault
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Softening of US sanctions on Russian oil is step in right direction — expert
US authorities made such a step because of concerns regarding the inflation shock, primarily for the US economy, in connection with closing of the Strait of Hormuz, CEO of US-based Navigator Principal Investors Kyle Shostak noted
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Zelensky’s office in panic over reports of thermal power plants going non-operational
According to the sources, "the company’s top managers had a not quite polite conversation with the office members"
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Kremlin opposes limiting journalists' work over sensitive questions
"We need clarification on the rules in place, but if this issue solely pertains to the subject matter, then we would prefer the absence of any restrictions," the Kremlin spokesman said
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Iran to provide safe passage for Indian ships through Strait of Hormuz — ambassador
Mohammad Fathali said that Iran and India share common interests in the region
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Islamic Resistance in Iraq said it attacked another US plane
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq movement says the crew escaped
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US not going to give carveouts for Russian oil — energy secretary
According to Chris Wright, the US administration is "focused on results"
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US sees no evidence of Russia helping Iran — envoy to NATO
Matthew Whitaker mentioned an earlier conversation where "the Russians" told Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff they were not "participating with the Iranians"
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US de-facto admitted that Russian oil crucial for market stability — presidential envoy
Kirill Dmitriev says that the abolishment of restrictions concerns about 100 million barrels of Russian oil
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US burns through 'years' of munitions since start of Iran War — FT
According to the newspaper, the rapid arms consumption is increasing pressure on the administration of US President Donald Trump
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EU introduces restrictions against 17 individuals including Russian gunmakers
In addition to the new sanctions package, the EU imposed export sanctions on companies involved in military or dual technologies
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Trucks with Russian medicines for Iran cross Azerbaijani-Iranian border — agency
According to it, after appropriate procedures the passage of vehicles with medicines sent through the Astara border checkpoint was ensured
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Iranian General Staff says US refueling aircraft was downed over western Iraq
The Central Command of the US armed forces said that the plane had been lost not due to hostile fire or friendly fire
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Polish army launches Operation Safe West on border with Germany — Defense Ministry
According to Wladysіaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, the operation could involve up to 5,000 troops
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Energy markets to 'punish' countries against sanctions’ softening — Dmitriev
The Special Envoy of the Russian President and chief executive of the Russian Direct Investment Fund noted that UK warmongers oppose oil market stability and peace
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Israeli planes attack south of Beirut — source
There is yet no information about the extent of the damage and the victims
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Scores of people in Cuba cannot get surgeries due to US’ energy blockade — president
"A majority of these people are children," Miguel Diaz-Canel said
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Call on Ukraine, NATO to stay away from Belarus and Oreshnik: Lukashenko’s statements
The Belarusian president stressed that Ukraine and NATO should refrain from interfering in Belarusian affairs, lest Minsk be compelled to use the Oreshnik missile system
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Ukraine’s refusal to discuss Druzhba condition with Hungarian experts absurd — Orban
The Hungarian prime minister asked the head of the delegation, Deputy Energy Minister of Hungary Gabor Czepek, to continue seeking after a meeting with representatives of the Ukrainian QEnergy Ministry and inspect some infrastructural facilities of the pipeline
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Oil companies have lost over $15 bln since start of Middle East crisis — FT
The value of oil products and liquefied natural gas on ships blocked in the Strait of Hormuz totals at least $10.7 bln
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Macron states the need for restoring Druzhba pipeline functioning as soon as possible
"It is important, in the first instance, to ensure full transparency," the French president said
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Lukashenko calls on Ukraine, NATO to stay out of Belarus, lest Oreshnik missiles be used
The Belarusian leader emphasized that his remarks are not threats against any nation or organization
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Iranian armed forces HQ reports on strikes against Israel, US bases in Bahrain, Iraq
According to the report, the Muwaffaq Salti base in Jordan and other US bases in Manama and Erbil were subjected to the most powerful attacks by missiles and drones of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
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Three hostages freed from Gaza enter Israel with military escort — IDF
Keith Sigal arrived in Israeli territory accompanied by the Israel Defense Forces
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British, French ambassadors summoned to Russia’s Foreign Ministry over strikes on Bryansk
In case of further involvement of London and Paris in the Kiev regime’s war crimes, precisely these European countries will bear responsibility for the destructive consequences of the armed conflict and the escalation of tension, the Russian Foreign Ministry stressed
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Putin has no plans to attend events to mark Auschwitz liberation anniversary — Kremlin
The spokesperson recalled that the Russian president had visited Auschwitz in 2005
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Lukashenko says Belarus purchased Oreshnik missile system from Russia
The Belarusian leader emphasized that he does not consider any "Ukrainian batteries near Kiev" to be legitimate targets
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Ukraine shells Zaporozhye nuclear power plant satellite city of Energodar — mayor
Maxim Pukhov urged residents to refrain from staying in open spaces
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Cuban president calls on US to remove Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism
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American sailors set fire to USS Gerald R. Ford to avoid fighting — Iranian army
On March 12, the US Naval Forces Central Command reported that a fire broke out on board the USS Gerald R. Ford
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Turkey takes steps to avoid being dragged into Iranian crisis — Erdogan
The Turkish leader said that Ankara is taking the necessary security measures against any threats
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This week in photos: Kemerovo tragedy, TV tower demolition, Kim Jong-un’s China chat
The world in pictures in a photo gallery by TASS
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Those behind attack on Iran fail to achieve their goals, Lukashenko says
The Belarusian president also recalled that Israel had previously bombed the Gaza Strip
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Press review: EU divided on Ukrainian reparations loan as Denmark targets Russian tankers
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, October 2nd
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Kiev running out of both NATO, Soviet-made weapons — Akhmat unit commander
According to Alaudinov, Russian forces are closing in on the city of Artyomovsk (known as Bakhmut in Ukraine) in the Donetsk People’s Republic
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Algeria strengthening defense potential to repel potential threats — top brass
According to the chief of staff of the Algerian people's national army, his people remember the former Soviet Union's stance during the Algerian revolution in 1954
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Russia ready to take measures if NATO expands to its borders, Putin warns
As Putin stressed, Russia "has the full right" to measures intended to ensure its security and sovereignty
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Almost 60 wounded in missile attack on northern Israel — newspaper
A building was damaged. Bomb squads are working in the area
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US distorts facts claiming that Tehran enriched uranium to 60% — envoy to UN
Amir-Saeid Iravani says Washington "ignores the real root of the situation"
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FACTBOX: What is known about US softening of sanctions against Russian oil
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed that Russia would not benefit significantly from the temporary easing of sanctions
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Putin holds second telephone call with Iranian president in one week — Kremlin
Their previous telephone conversation took place on March 6, after Putin held a series of talks with leaders of the Persian Gulf countries
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US decision to soften anti-Russian sanctions will not lead to their cancellation — Macron
Countries of the Group of Seven, the European Union and France in particular do not intend to cancel anti-Russian sanctions, the French president noted
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Temporary lifting of oil sanctions to help Russia gain foothold in new markets — senator
Konstantin Basyuk said this is only a short-term, one-month permit for already loaded shipments, but experience shows that such "temporary solutions" often prove "very sustainable"
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Kremlin takes note of Trump’s statement about shortened deadline for agreement on Ukraine
Dmitry Peskov added that he "would like to avoid commenting on" the US leader’s remark
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Israel hits Basij headquarters in Tehran — IDF
The IDF added that the Israeli Air Force struck air defense systems and infrastructure at the first air defense base in Tehran
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Alpine skier Bugaev wins bronze medal at Paralympics in giant slalom
Earlier at the Games in Italy, Alexey Bugaev won a bronze medal in the downhill event
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Shelling of Zaporozhye NPP, Iran's nuclear program: Rosatom CEO talks with IAEA chief
The IAEA has been operating at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant for five years under the difficult conditions of a military conflict, yet this has not prevented it from establishing cooperation with the Russian side
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Inflation in Russia accelerates to 0.11% over week — statistics
Consumer prices in the country ticked up by 0.14% from early March
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Iran warns against attacks on its energy infrastructure
A representative of Khatam al-Anbiya, the central headquarters of the Iranian army, says that otherwise Iran would destroy all oil and gas infrastructure of interest to the US in the region
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Iran launches new missiles towards Israel — state television
There is no information yet on the number of projectiles used
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Belarus to get second part of loan from EurAsEC anti-crisis fund in late Oct
Belarus has already received the first part of the loan in the amount of 800 million U.S. dollars. The overall loan to Belarus is 3 billion U.S. dollars
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Trump says to end operation against Iran when intuition tells him to
The US leader also said that prices for oil and other commodities would begin to decline immediately after the end of the operation
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UK imposes sanctions on Russian defense companies, plants — document
Among individuals, sanctions were imposed on Elena and Alexey Malitsky who are called co-owners of the Chinese company Shenzhen Blue Hat International Trade
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Israel comes under new missile fire from Iran during Netanyahu’s press conference
Air raid sirens sounded in the Tel Aviv area
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Iran claims to have struck US aircraft carrier in Persian Gulf
Iran’s IRGC said the US vessel had left the Persian Gulf and was fleeing back to the United States
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Ukraine’s chemical weapon provocations, terrorism: statements by Russia’s envoy to OPCW
Vladimir Tarabrin said that Ukraine continues to develop its chemical weapons program, "particularly with support and mediation from some foreign countries"
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Hegseth confirms no American boots on ground in Iran currently
The Pentagon chief declined to discuss further plans of his agency
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Press review: US eyes unblocking Strait of Hormuz as Israel moves to expand ops in Lebanon
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 13th
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China urges US not to supply Taiwan with weapons — MFA
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that the US should take specific actions to ensure the stable development of China-US relations and maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait
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Annual inflation reach 5.91% in February — statistics
In monthly terms, consumer prices gained 0.73%
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Iran attacks IDF headquarters in Beersheba area in Israel on March 13
According to the statement, the strikes on other Israeli army facilities will further continue
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Ukrainian aircraft used for Bryansk strikes may have taken off from Odessa region
The Ukrainian military launched a missile strike on Bryansk on March 10
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Russian economy passes stress test of sanctions, crisis adjustment — research
According to experts, the goal for 2026 is to revive investment without reigniting inflation
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Russian humanitarian convoy to deliver foodstuffs, construction materials to Luhansk
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Islamic Resistance in Iraq claims responsibility for downing US refueling plane
The representatives for the movement say "suitable weapons" were used for the purpose
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Press review: Trump floats sanctions relief as oil soars and Israel's nuclear shadow looms
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 11th
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US soldiers wounded in Kuwait, Jordan, other places — Pentagon
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine did not say how many deaths the US army sustained
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Container ship hit by unknown projectile some 60 km off Dubai — UKMTO
The vessel caught fire
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List of inland waterways in Russia to be updated — presidential aide
Nikolay Patrushev said the trend is now being observed to exclude waterways from the list because they are not used
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Putin's 'Great Society' program: Russian government outlines 12 major National Projects
The Russian government has published information about all the 12 National Projects, which are going to be implemented up until late 2024
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Moldova's Dniester River contaminated with oil coming from Ukraine
The latest samples taken near the village of Naslavcha showed level 5 contamination, a significant deviation from the norm that poses a risk to human health
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Swedish prosecutor’s office decides to detain Sea Owl captain
He is suspected of using forged documents
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Four saboteurs eliminated while trying to infiltrate Bryansk Region — FSB
According to the FSB, the killed militants were presumably mercenaries
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ZALA recon drone crew in LPR conducts up to seven sorties per day — soldier
According to UAV crew chief of the 7th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of Battlegroup South, call sign "Casper," the flight duration depends on the type of mission and weather conditions
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Russia controls 90% of Donbass, ambassador to UK says
"The situation in Ukraine itself is that it is steadily moving towards defeat," Andrey Kelin said
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Energy crisis in Europe cannot be overcome without Russia — Orban
Hungarian Prime Minister state that Brussels does not want to know anything about the suspension of sanctions against Russian energy
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Question of lifting anti-Russian sanctions raised during Japan’s ruling party meeting
Lawmaker Muneo Suzuki noted that Japan could use its geographical advantage to replace oil and gas supplies from the Middle East
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IN BRIEF: What is known about newest Ukrainian attack on TurkStream infrastructure
The Russian Defense Ministry specified that no damage was caused to the facility
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Some WMD nonproliferation bodies want to 'play politics' — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister expressed Moscow's support for the values of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
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Ships in Russia to be protected against drone attacks — official
Tour operators at present note higher interest in new routes on inland waterways, which are difficult for implementation in particular because of the low water level in Moscow and Oka rivers, Nikolay Patrushev noted
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US has no plans to seize Iran’s enriched uranium so far — Trump
The US president did not exclude such a possibility nonetheless
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Attack on USS Abraham Lincoln, fears of migration crisis: Middle East conflict
Some European countries fear that the US and Israeli military operation against Iran could trigger a massive influx of migrants, testing the European Union's reformed asylum system
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US vice president opposed Trump’s decision to launch Iran war — Politico
JD Vance is "skeptical," is "worried about success" and "just opposes" the Iran war, the officials revealed
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Berezovsky abandons claim to heirs of Patarkatsishvili - FT
Mr Berezovsky’s claims against the family estate have now been settled and the terms of the agreement remain confidential
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Russia's permanent OPCW rep suggests West falsified Navalny results
The prolonged presence of the biomaterials of Navalny's on the territory of one of the Western countries could have precipitated the deliberate introduction of synthetic epibatidine into their composition to falsify the results of the analysis
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Moscow, Tehran maintain daily contact — Russian envoy to UK
Andrey Kelin noted the strategic partnership between Moscow and Tehran
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Iran uses solid-fuel ballistic missiles to attack Israel — IRGC
Among the targets were "places of the deployment of American soldiers in the region"
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US Navy refuses requests for military escorts through Strait of Hormuz — agency
According to the sources, the US Navy says the risk of attacks is too high
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Czech President rules out purchase of Russian energy resources
Petr Pavel said that Prague reduced its dependence on Russian energy sources
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Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
Russian Battlegroup North units gained control of the settlement of Chervonaya Zarya in the Sumy Region and Battlegroup South units liberated the settlement of Golubovka in the DPR through active offensive operations
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Israeli leadership now thinks regime change in Iran is impossible — media
According to sources, Israel and the United States would need to continue military operations for several months to potentially effect a change of government in Iran
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Diplomatic solution to Ukraine conflict badly needed — Russian ambassador to UK
Andrey Kelin noted the US was "playing a constructive role in this diplomatic effort"
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Iran completes heaviest missile attack on Israel — IRGC Aerospace Force chief
According to the report, the operation successfully disrupted and destroyed key Israeli aerial surveillance systems
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Epstein files exposed those who invented myths about Russia — diplomat
Russian Foreign Ministry’s official spokeswoman Maria Zakharova recalled numerous accusations against Russia, adding that the country came up with "arguments and facts" to refute them
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China to carry out resolute strikes against separatists in Taiwan — report
According to the report, the People's Republic of China will promote peaceful development across the Taiwan Strait
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Hungary demands EU pause Russian oil ban after US move — Szijjarto
The Hungarian foreign minister noted that the war in the Middle East is hindering the transportation of oil from the Persian Gulf, causing a shortage of raw materials and leading to higher prices for petroleum products worldwide
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Putin’s envoy calls EU diplomacy chief a vassal lamenting US push to divide Europe
The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, told the Financial Times in an interview that the US is seeking to divide European governments, which wield less power individually
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US remains largest LNG supplier to Europe in 2023, Russia is in third place
According to the report, last year marked the third consecutive year in which the United States supplied more LNG to Europe than any other country
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Annual inflation in Russia gearing up to 5.84% over week — Economy Ministry
Inflation in the consumer market stood at 0.11% over the period from March 3 to 10, 2026
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