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Russian, Belarusian paratroopers to hold joint exercises
About 3,000 paratroopers would be airdropped from 17 Il-76 transport planes in two districts of the Pskov region on August 11-16
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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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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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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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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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Oil giants making across-the-board cuts in anticipation of prolonged oil price slump — FT
According to the report, price pressure will increase following the recent decision by OPEC+ to continue increasing oil production
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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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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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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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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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Russian Cossacks to go on Moscow-Paris cavalry march on August 12
The Alexandrov Song and Dance Ensemble of the Russian Army, the Kuban Cossack Choir and the Kremlin Riding School will perform at the finish of the mounted march
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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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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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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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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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Restricting internet access, protecting interests in Arctic: Putin’s statements
Internet outages in major Russian cities are linked to preventing terrorist threats, the Russian president said
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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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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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Russia launches serial production of combat robots
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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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Putin inks decree on granting citizenship to foreigners under contract with Russian army
According to the decree, their relatives will also obtain the right to apply for Russian citizenship
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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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Putin urges close watch on proper conditions at hazardous jobs
Putin pointed out that more than 5 million people in Russia were employed in hazardous conditions
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Lawmaker says truth about siege of Azovstal to come out, Nazis were at their worst
It was noted that the main result of the siege of Azovstal is that it broke the spirit of the Ukrainian fighters and the troops that were blocked there
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State Duma reappoints Nabiullina as Central Bank chief for new term
Elvira Nabiullina became the Central Bank chief in June 2013
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Nuclear weapons transfer to Kiev would greatly undermine NPT principles — Russian MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that the British and French authorities sought to intimidate their own people, citing a bogus threat from Russia
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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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Russia’s counter-UAV systems attract much interest abroad — STC
The Special Technology Center also emphasized that the Russian systems can be considered sophisticated
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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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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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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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Putin convinced Africa will be among leaders of multipolar world order
The Russian president is convinced that all the objective prerequisites for this are in place
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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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Russia to go ahead with Ka-31 helicopters’ delivery to India, says arms seller
India filed a request to Russia for the purchase of Ka-31 helicopters in May 2019
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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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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 cabinet greenlights talks between Roscosmos, NASA on seat swaps
The talks were proposed by Roscosmos and approved by the Russian Foreign Ministry and other government agencies
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Roscosmos sues its subsidiary over satellite that stopped working in orbit
Under the law, Roscosmos is obliged to seek compensation for the faulty satellite and the launch services
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Launch of Luna-26, Luna-27 may be postponed, space chief Rogozin says
After its trials are concluded, the control launch date will be determined
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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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Three militants killed in special operation in Dagestan
They were killed in the gunfire exchange
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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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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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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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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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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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Russian military to get equivalents of US missile defense systems soon — corporation
Russia is developing an equivalent of the THAAD and GMD missile defense systems
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Proinflationary risks growing in economy — Bank of Russia
Central Bank chief Elvira Nabiullina said the risks are related to the conflict in the Middle East and the possible changes in the budgetary policy
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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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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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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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Iranian oil supplies to China decline as Tehran demands higher prices — Reuters
According to the agency, last November Iran and China clinched deals for Brent oil supplies at a discount of $10 per barrel. However, in early December, Tehran informed Beijing that the discount would be reduced to $5-6 for supplies in December and January
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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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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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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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Bank of Russia cuts key rate to 14.5% per annum: what is known about decision
Meanwhile, measures of underlying price growth have not yet decreased and remain in the range of 4-5% in annualized terms, as estimated by the Bank of Russia
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Belarus ready to counter West attacks in human rights jointly with China - Lukashenko
Both countries have common views on world issues and “there are no problems in the countries’ positions
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Russia’s defense spacecraft placed in target orbit
According to the Defense Ministry, stable telemetry communication with the spacecraft has been established and maintained
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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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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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Finland holding first round of presidential elections
According to data of public polls, 29 percent of the electorate is ready to vote for Niinisto, 12 percent for Haavisto and 10 percent for Vayrynen
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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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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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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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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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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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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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ESA mulls joining Russian-Chinese lunar station project
Russia and China are planning to use their joint experience and scientific technologies to create a roadmap for building a station on the Moon
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Temporary moratorium on NATO expansion unacceptable for Russia — Deputy Foreign Minister
According to Sergey Ryabkov, Russia cannot be satisfied with yet another "trick" like it did before
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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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West ignores environmental consequences of Ukrainian attacks on Black Sea coast — diplomat
Accordig to Maria Zakharova, the contaminated area amounts to about ten thousand square meters
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Russian sports chief signs new decree on foreign players' limit in Russia’s football clubs
This regulation also means that instead of a limit on the legionnaires’ number playing on the field at the same time, the figure must be stipulated by a roster application from each football club prior to the season
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Russian Defense Ministry starts mass production of Tsirkon missiles - Shoigu
Russian Defense Ministry to continue production of Kinzhal missiles
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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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Russian, Indian warships kick off Indra Navy joint maneuvers in India’s south
The Russia-India joint maneuvers offer "another opportunity to check the readiness for joint operations and address a broad range of issues," Captain 1st Rank Aleksey Antsiferov 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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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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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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Air defense, EW systems repelled drone attack — Sevastopol Governor
One unmanned aerial vehicle lost control and fell in a tree line about 5 km away from the city, Mikhail Razvozhaev said
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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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Ukraine eliminates own mercenaries in friendly fire episode in Kharkov Region — expert
Andrey Marochko said the shots were likely fired by a retreat-blocking detachment
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Joint forces advance across almost entire contact line, DPR head Pushilin says
Fighters advance across the entire contact line despite enemy bringing fresh reserves, Acting DPR Governor said
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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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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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Russian troops pound Ukrainian army’s energy, transport infrastructure over past day
According to the latest figures, the Ukrainian army lost more than 1,325 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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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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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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US-Israeli strike on humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran reported
The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incident
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Rostec enterprises produce 80% of arms for Ukraine operation
Most enterprises have switched to three-shift work since the beginning of the operation and increased production capacities
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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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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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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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Russia delivers 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Ukrainian residents from Belgorod region
According to the ministry, the cargo includes food products: cereals, canned meat and fish, confectionery and bakery products, sweets, bottled drinking water
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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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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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Trump mulls over potential strikes on drug facilities in Venezuela — CNN
According to the media outlet, this involves potential strikes on cocaine facilities and drug trafficking routes inside Venezuela
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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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Ukrainian spymaster calls for establishing 100-km demilitarized zone with Russia
Earlier, the Russian government had repeatedly voiced its readiness to negotiate with Ukraine to reach a settlement of the conflict
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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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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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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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Russia’s Baltic Fleet naval ship holds gun exercise
The gun exercise scenario included the radiation, chemical, and biological hazards, water ingress, and fire in the compartment alerts
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