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Ukrainian Refugees in Russia
Around 30,000 Ukrainians granted temporary asylum in Russia
More than 60 thousand Ukrainians were granted temporary asylum and should pass a medical examination committee
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Russian PM Mishustin proposes Denis Manturov as his first deputy
During the State Duma’s debate on the candidacy for prime minister, the lawmakers proposed to promote the industry sector supervisor to first deputy prime minister
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Dyumin, Patrushev, Yampolskaya et al. — who joined Russia’s renewed presidential staff
Alexey Dyumin, who quit the post of the Tula Region’s governor, and Nikolay Patrushev, who left the post of secretary of the Security Council, have become new aides to the Russian leader
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President of Slovakia confirms PM Fico’s assailant detained — report
Zuzana Caputova called the attack on Fico an "attack on democracy," adding that such crimes are being motivated by the "hateful rhetoric"
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Air defenses down two HARM missiles, two Hammer air bombs over Belgorod Region
Five UAVs were wiped out over the Kursk Region and three drones were intercepted over the Bryansk Region
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If West wants to solve Ukraine conflict on battlefield, 'so be it' — Lavrov
Sergey Lavrov reiterated that Russia was ready to negotiate peace not only in words, but also in deeds
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US not ready for conflict with Russia, Americans don't want it — former Virginia senator
Richard Black stressed that in the event of a shift to the Democrats following the results of the November elections in the lower house of Congress, Jeffries could take the post of Speaker, the third most important position in the US government hierarchy
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NATO unable to prevent GPS jamming in Baltic region — retired Polish general
Waldemar Skrzypczak said he believes Russia is involved in the suppression of the GPS signal over the Baltic Sea to "test the alliance's reaction"
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Putin appoints acting governors of five regions
All of the appointed acting governors, except Dmitry Milyayev, are participants in the School of Governors - a program created on presidential instructions to train administrators for possible promotion at the regional and federal levels
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Russia-China relations reach highest-ever level, getting increasingly stronger — Putin
Trade relations between Moscow and Beijing are developing at a fast pace, the Russian President noted
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Serbian president thanks Russian authorities for supporting Belgrade’s sovereignty
Aleksandar Vucic met with Moscow’s Ambassador to Belgrade Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko
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Georgian government members could face sanctions over ‘erosion of democracy’ — US official
The Georgian parliament passed a bill on foreign agents in the final reading on May, 14
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All Ukrainians who covered up Nord Stream sabotage identified, politician says
According to Andrey Derkach, members of the group led by Roman Chervinsky acted under instructions from Christopher Smith, "the No.2 at the US Embassy in Ukraine at that time and a well-known" CIA agent
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Ukrainian commanders flee Kupyansk, leaving covering force — Russian lawmaker
The Kharkov direction is the most important and challenging frontline area for Russian troops, Viktor Vodolatsky pointed out
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Europeans go for broke seeing risk of collapse for Kiev in special op situation — Kremlin
According to Peskov, currently, "the moment is crucial."
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Russia seeking comprehensive, just settlement of Ukraine conflict — Putin
"Such negotiations must take into account the interests of all countries involved in the conflict, including Russia's," the Russian President pointed out
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Russia knows how to achieve large-scale goals, Putin says
Moscow prioritizes increasing people’s well-being in terms of economic development, the Russian President said in an interview with the Chinese news agency Xinhua
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Russia, OIC to combat Islamophobia, Russophobia worldwide — top diplomat
Sergey Lavrov asserted that Russia is a consistent supporter of shaping a more fair and democratic multipolar world order based on the principles of the UN Charter
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Russia to join ranks of top four global economies — presidential decree
The government is tasked to present eleven new National Projects by September 1 of this year
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EU agrees to ban access to three Russian media outlets, one European
The measure needs to be approved by the EU foreign ministers
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Upgraded tank anti-FPV drone systems arrive for Russian troops in Ukraine operation
New Triton drone suppression systems can be mounted on both armor and quad bikes, sea boats and any objects that require protection against FPV drones, Denis Oslomenko elaborated
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Law banning import of Russian uranium to US wreaks havoc on system — expert
Speaking about numerous statements on allocation of financing for the creation of additional capacities on uranium enrichment, it is unclear what is behind those statements, editor-in-chief of the Geoenergetika.ru online magazine Boris Martsinkevich noted
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Russia, China want to be at forefront of establishing democratic world order — Lavrov
According to Sergey Lavrov, the West speaks about democracy "only when it wants to interfere into domestic affairs of any country"
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Liberation of Rabotino to accelerate Russian advance in Zaporozhye Region — politician
Vladimir Rogov said Ukraine still holds the heights to the north of the village, and fierce battles are underway to control them
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Putin gives interview to Xinhua news agency ahead of China visit
Putin will make the highest-level state visit to China on May 16-17
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Slovakia’s Fico suffers several wounds, in life-threatening condition — PM’s Facebook page
As the post on the prime minister’s profile specifies, he was rushed by helicopter to a hospital of the city of Banska Bystrica in central Slovakia
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PM Mishustin to chair first meeting of Russia’s new cabinet
The meeting’s agenda includes a lot of financial issues
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Taiwan registers approach of 45 Chinese aircraft
Earlier, the military agency reported spotting 23 Chinese aircraft near the island on Tuesday night, including Su-30 fighter jets and drones
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Russian air defenses down several projectiles near Sevastopol, Belbek airfield
The city’s Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev noted that there had been no reports of damage to civilian infrastructure
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Ukrainian politician calls for international tribunal for NATO crimes
According to Andrey Derkach, a base is being created for "a far international legal probe" into terrorism, war crimes, corruption, crimes against the freedom of speech and human rights committed by NATO member countries
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Ukrainian commanders trading blame with each other over defeats near Kharkov — NYT
Many in Ukraine reportedly believe that their country’s situation in the conflict with Russia has significantly worsened
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Press review: New Russian government taking shape and Georgia's path to EU gets cloudy
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, May 14th
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Russian diplomat puts blame for Kiev’s crimes on West
"The Zelensky regime’s sponsors are openly and publicly allowing it to hit civilian targets with the weapons they supply," Vasily Nebenzya said
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Air defenses destroy ten ATACMS missiles over Crimean Peninsula — Russian Defense Ministry
"The attacks involved US-made ATACMS missiles, French-made Hammer guided aerial bombs, US-made HARM, large-caliber projectiles and fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles," the statement says
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Russian troops destroy over 16,000 armored vehicles in Ukraine operation — top brass
Russian troops improved their frontline positions and inflicted casualties on the Ukrainian army in the Kharkov area over the past day, the ministry reported
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Russian Su-25 attack aircraft wipe out Ukrainian equipment, personnel over past day
After employing air-launched munitions, the pilots performed a missile evasion maneuver, fired flares and returned to their airfield, it said
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Putin to visit China May 16-17 — Kremlin
The visit to China will be Putin’s first foreign visit after his re-election as the Russian president, and, as Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov said earlier, will be a "reciprocal step to the first official visit of President Xi Jinping which took place last year also following his re-election"
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Russia’s onslaught on Kharkov may compel Ukraine to truce — NYT
On May 11, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported liberating several populated localities in the Kharkov Region
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Nearly 8,000 people evacuated from borderline districts in the Kharkov Region
Oleg Sinegubov specified that 2,202 people had been evacuated from the Chuguevsky District, 3,533 - from the Kharkovsky District, 79 - from the Bogodukhovsky District and 2,177 people had been evacuated by volunteers
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Ukrainian crisis may be resolved by yearend, says former Virginia senator
"The shortage of artillery and other weapons causes problems, but the critical issue is their shortage of fighting men," Richard Black emphasized
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Russia rejects Western attempts to impose order based on lies, hypocrisy — Putin
The Russian President pointed out that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the BRICS group "have well established themselves as key pillars of the emerging multipolar world order"
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NATO risks provoking major conflict with Russia, says former Virginia senator
"From the start of Russia’s special operation, Russia has pointedly reminded NATO that it is a powerful nuclear power," Richard Black asserted
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Prime Minister of Slovakia shot by 71-year-old assailant — report
The man reportedly owned his weapon legally
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Blinken says Ukraine may engage in talks if Russia shows 'interest'
Antony Blinken noted that in terms of negotiations, these are "decisions for Ukraine to make"
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West would try to exhaust Russia’s resources in potential conflict — Naryshkin
According to Sergey Naryshkin, the West is also seeking to force Russia to stop its anti-NATO efforts
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Russia's top brass stresses special nature of Russian-Belarusian armed forces relations
"Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin, Minister of Defense of Belarus, and Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov held a telephone conversation," the Belarusian Defense Ministry's press service reported
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Ukraine’s military has about 2,000-strong garrison in Kherson — resistance fighters
Ukrainian service members have been moving little in the city lately and normally only at night, the Kherson Resistance guerilla unit commander added
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US to reassess ties with Georgia if foreign agents bill becomes law — White House
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined to preview any actions that the US could take
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No changes in General Staff management, none planned — Putin
"This combat operation bloc is well-established," the Russian leader went on to say
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Erdogan says government knows 'puppet master' behind reported conspiracy
The Turkish leader said it is unacceptable to break laws, and warned that "anyone who goes beyond the limits will be held accountable"
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Nominee for Russian defense chief urges need to outpace Ukrainian army in technology
"It is necessary to generalize the experience of applying new technologies and, correspondingly, test new forms and methods of warfare," Andrey Belousov added
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Some Westerns consider large-scale military conflict possible — intelligence service
According to Sergey Naryshkin, "this could happen if the so-called Western bloc considers it, firstly, profitable for itself and, secondly, sufficiently safe"
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Czech president speaks out in favor of halting hostilities in Ukraine
Petr Pavel believes it is "naive" to imagine that Kiev will be able to regain territory taken by Russia in the foreseeable future
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Georgian parliament approves foreign agents bill in third reading
According to the procedure, the bill will be submitted to President Salome Zourabichvili, who has already vowed to veto it
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Israeli losses surpass 620 troops since Gaza conflict escalated
It is reported that since the onset of the ground operation in Gaza the Israeli army has lost 273 troops
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Russian troops liberate Bugrovatka community in Kharkov Region over past day
Russian forces improved their frontline positions and inflicted casualties on ten Ukrainian army brigades in the Donetsk area where the enemy lost more than 520 troops over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Putin thanks outbound Russian defense minister for his work
The Russian leader added that Sergey Shoigu would now serve as Russian Security Council secretary
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Russian troops liberate three communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Russian troops repulsed ten Ukrainian army counterattacks in the Kupyansk area over the past day, the ministry reported
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Russia’s UN mission expects Georgia to be wise enough not to sell out to US like Ukraine
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said earlier the US demand that Tbilisi change its policy course raised the question of Washington’s true values
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Putin asks Belousov to "open" Defense Ministry as much as possible
The Russian president set another task for the new defense minister to address - to continue handling economic matters
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Supply of munitions for special military operation currently sufficient — Zolotov
Viktor Zolotov also said the National Guard had started to take delivery of heavy equipment
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Moscow ready to navigate market challenges amid US' uranium import ban
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov noted that this latest move from Washington showed just how low it would go to try to hurt the Russian economy
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Conflict between Russia, Ukraine may last about 10 years — Polish foreign minister
Earlier, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed that the conflict in Ukraine may last for a few more years, and no one, in his opinion, can say whether it is to last for five years
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Nord Stream saboteurs prepped in Ukraine, Romania — Ukrainian politician
According to Andrey Derkach, they trained on the South Stream, rented a large yacht, and then they were taken to Poland
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Belarus says Ukraine keeping up to 120,000 troops near border between countries
Konstantin Molostov said Belarus is taking "appropriate measures" in response to the actions of Ukraine
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Russia to invite numerous global South leaders to BRICS summit — Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat recalled that the participants in last year's BRICS summit in Johannesburg (South Africa) decided to form a new category of partner countries, which "will largely replace the BRICS+ format that has existed so far"
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Putin announces plans to promote Intervision song contest
"China is the key partner in this project, which aims to spread and popularize national song schools," he noted
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Head of Main Personnel Directorate of Russia’s Defense Ministry Yuri Kuznetsov detained
A search was conducted at both Kuznetsov's job and his home, other specifics about the criminal case have not been revealed, law enforcement agencies told TASS
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Putin warns against imbalances in economy, industry related to special military operation
The Russian leader also stated the importance of diversification of military production at a meeting with commanders of military district troops
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Countries of 'global billion' don’t view Earth as common home of humanity — Putin
"Earth is the cradle of humanity, our common home, and we are all equal as its inhabitants," he noted
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Foreign mercenaries in Ukraine to inevitably become Russia’s targets — MFA
"Any weapons supplied to Kiev’s Nazi regime are considered by Russia’s Armed Forces as legitimate military targets and must be destroyed," Maria Zakharova stressed
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US Congress has evidence of Biden family’s involvement in terrorism — Ukrainian politician
Andrey Derkach pointed out that "the criminal case that was initiated against Burisma was being actively investigated under [Ukrainian] Prosecutor General [Viktor] Shokin [in 2014-2016]"
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Putin appoints Russian new government
This is the first Russian government formed under the new procedure envisaged by the 2020 constitutional amendment
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50 Russians killed, nearly 190 wounded in Ukraine’s shelling attacks in past week
According to Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador at Large Rodion Miroshnik, Ukrainian troops used foreign-made drones, Czech-, Turkish-, and US-made projectiles, including ATACMS missiles
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State Duma approves Mikhail Mishustin as Chairman of Russian Government
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin thanked State Duma lawmakers for approving his candidacy for the prime minister’s office
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Russian MFA sees Western media focus on Georgian protests, silence on Armenian rallies
According to Maria Zakharova, Western news media "forgive everything" to protesters in Georgia
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Russian forces advancing daily in special op, everything going according to plan — Putin
The Russian leader opened his meeting with commanders of troops of military districts by extending his greetings on the occasion of Victory Day
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Sea-launched Bulava ICBM accepted for service in Russian Armed Forces
Currently, Russia’s Northern and Pacific Fleets operate seven strategic subs of this type built by the Sevmash Shipyard in Russia’s northwest
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Switzerland conference on Ukraine aims to issue ultimatum to Russia — Lavrov
Sergey Lavrov stressed that "the conference has long been the talk of all those who are trying to defeat Russia on the battlefield"
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Russian, Ukrainian people to restore relations sooner or later, senior diplomat says
"The Anglo-Saxons have always feared our unity and they have long been trying to pit us against each other and drown us in a bloody fratricide," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said
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Russian diplomat slams mobilization bill approved by Kiev
Maria Zakharova added that the regime of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is sacrificing Ukrainians to save itself and achieve the geopolitical goals of its "Anglo-Saxon handlers"
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Formidable Sarmat: Satan’s successor that can pierce any defense
TASS’ military analyst fills us in on one of the greatest secrets of Russia’s defense industry
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Blinken’s visit to Kiev shows US concerned over Ukrainian failures on frontline — diplomat
"He sang a song, ate some pizza and left," Maria Zakharova noted
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US discusses deployment of Patriot systems in Kharkov with Ukraine — Blinken
Russia’s Defense Ministry reported earlier that Russian troops had liberated several communities in the Kharkov Region
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UNSC meeting on Western weapons supplies to Kiev to be held on May 20 — Russian mission
"We will respond to the Westerners," Dmitry Polyansky said
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Blinken says current special military operation stage critical for Kiev
According to the US secretary of state, Russia is "ramping up another offensive against Ukraine, at Kharkov and across the east"
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New head of Taiwan claims readiness for dialogue with mainland China
China’s authorities have repeatedly noted that what is known as the 1992 Consensus is a condition for dialogue with Taiwan, however, Lai Ching-te claimed not to support it
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US did not enable Ukrainian strikes beyond Ukrainian territory — Blinken
The US secretary of state noted that Ukraine must decide on how to carry out combat action on its own
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Slovak PM Robert Fico wounded in shooting — portal
The suspected shooter has been apprehended
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Moscow, Ankara maintain dialogue via special channels — diplomat
Maria Zakharova did not comment as to who may be behind the coup attempt
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Russian tech firm develops portable EW system to shield assault teams from drones
One system suppresses munition-dropping drones, creating a dome of 250-300 meters and shielding an assault group while the other suppresses FPV drones
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Russian Foreign Ministry slams IOC chief Bach’s recent statement as 'criminal'
Maria Zakharova stressed that the fundamental principle of the Olympic Charter stipulates that everyone should have the right to take part in sports without any discrimination
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Diplomat says US words on possible reconsideration of relations with Georgia 'open threat'
Commenting on the situation surrounding the law on foreign agents in Georgia, Maria Zakharova pointed out that "internal processes in a sovereign state are a purely personal matter of that country, of the people"
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West must accept responsibility for Ukraine crisis, engage in peace talks — Maduro
Nicolas Maduro stressed that Russian President Vladimir Putin "is enjoying his greatest political power over the last 20 years" while Russia "beat sanctions in the economic war" and bolstered its economy
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Russian MFA denounces Western plans to seize assets as aggression
Maria Zakharova stressed that Western countries, through their actions, are destroying the global monetary and financial system and violating their own laws
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What we know about attempt to assassinate Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico
Robert Fico was shot after a cabinet meeting in the city of Handlova in western Slovakia
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Attack on Fico targets friendship with Russia — former Slovak prime minister
"The assassination attempt can be blamed only on a political madman, brainwashed by Slovakia's opposition media," Jan Carnogursky stressed
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China, Turkey could mediate Russia-Ukraine peace talks — former Czech president
According to Milos Zeman, a ceasefire must be reached first
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US, EU divided on how to use frozen Russian assets — newspaper
According to The New York Times, European countries "would like to transfer them to Ukraine yearly or biannually," while the US wants "to find a way to get more money to Ukraine more quickly"
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Slovakia’s PM allegedly suffers chest, abdominal wounds — newspaper
The condition of Slovakia’s prime minister, who was rushed to hospital by helicopter, is estimated as extremely serious
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Press review: Putin keeps government core intact and Blinken gives Kiev NATO assurances
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, May 15th
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Russia’s new defense minister should pay attention to strategic nuclear forces — expert
"In case of a first nuclear missile strike against Russia we should be able to destroy the aggressor with a retaliatory strike in a guaranteed manner," Igor Korotchenko noted
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