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Russia to get new intercontinental ballistic missiles path control system
The system will determine the flight trajectory parameters of tested intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM)
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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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Oil revenues in April, May to differ from Q1 figures — Russian finance minister
Anton Siluanov noted that extra oil and gas revenues will make it possible to compensate the shortfall in the industry income suffered in the first quarter
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Medvedev asserts no one will ‘let Trump take all the oil everywhere’
On March 30, the US leader said, speaking about Iran, that his "preference would be to take the oil"
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Trump hopes for Hezbollah’s compliance with ceasefire
The US president also said that the region "must finally have peace"
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Russia’s Uragan MLRS destroys Ukrainian howitzer from distance of 30 km in Dobropolye
Subsequent UAV monitoring confirmed the destruction of the target, as well as the elimination of the Ukrainian militant artillery crew
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Russia becomes top sunflower oil exporter globally — Agroexport
Russia exported almost eleven million tons of oils and fats as of the end of 2025, head of the Agroexport federal center Ilya Ilyushin said
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US, its allies turning space into springboard for aggression — diplomat
Maria Zakharova emphasized that it was a "destructive course"
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Ukraine launches 207 drones at Russian regions last night, strikes kill two children
According to preliminary reports, two adults suffered injuries
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Russian command in Transnistria declared persona non grata — media
The agency and other local media report that they have not received official confirmation
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US president may make further concessions to secure deal with Iran — newspaper
According to the report, Donald Trump’s statement on a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon indicates that "he badly wants" to end the conflict with Iran
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Satellites for Russian defense ministry launched from Plesetsk
The launch proceeded normally
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About ten planes unable to land at Pulkovo due to restrictions
The flights are from Chelyabinsk, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Ufa, Barnaul, Urgench, and Yekaterinburg
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UK’s move to send record drones to Kiev may prolong sufferings in Ukraine — Russian envoy
Andrey Kelin added that Britain had been reluctant to discuss broader European security issues
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Russian troops align front ahead of Ozernoye offensive in DPR — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, the Russian troops are completing the consolidation of units in the Ozernoye-Krivaya Luka-Kaleniki sector
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Lavrov to meet with CIS foreign ministers in Moscow
The minister will hold a separate meeting with his Central Asian counterparts
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West will find ways to raise 5-6 billion euros per month for Kiev — ex-prime minister
Nikolay Azarov emphasized that Kiev is already receiving enormous financial support
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Russian Security Council warns negotiations could mask planning for Iran strike
The Pentagon continues to increase US troop numbers in the region, the Russian Security Council said
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Top brass discloses addresses of firms in Europe producing UAVs for strikes on Russia
The branches of Ukrainian companies producing drones for strikes on Russia are located in cities of eight European countries, including London, Munich, Prague and Riga
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Russia’s Belogor heavy-duty robot deployed for mine clearing in Donbass
The robotic system detonates up to 90% of the mines, depending on their depth
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Russia says internal contradictions in NATO obvious and overwhelming
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova added that the contradictions "have gone over the top"
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Situation in global economy worsening — Russian Finance Minister
Many countries continue pursuing the imbalanced fiscal policy and continue boosting expenses and debts for the geopolitical struggle in conditions of huge budget imbalances and the record high government debt, Anton Siluanov stressed
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Ukraine not ready to become EU member, lawmaker admits
Alexey Kucherenko said that if Ukraine was granted membership, it would have to "adjust its tariffs in accordance with the average market tariffs" in the EU
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IDF to remain in its positions in Lebanon after ceasefire takes effect — Netanyahu
The Israeli PM announced that, at the request of US President Donald Trump, the ceasefire "would begin at midnight"
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Russia to assess Hungary’s new government by its deeds, ready for dialogue — MFA
Maria Zakharova noted that "Russia respects the results of the will of the Hungarian people, as well as any other people who act independently on the basis of their own laws"
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Nord Stream sabotage hearings begin in London
The operator Nord Stream company argues that it is entitled to an indemnity of 580 million euros from the insurer Lloyd’s of London
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US’ blockade of Hormuz illegal, escalates conflict — Russian Foreign Ministry
Maria Zakharova stressed that Washington's actions contribute to further escalation of the conflict and lead to corresponding economic consequences
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Estonia to receive proportionate response to all unfriendly actions against Russia — MFA
During a briefing, Maria Zakharova spoke about "another wave of Russophobia" in the Baltic country
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Shoigu reminds Baltic states of Russia’s right to self-defense over Ukrainian UAV attacks
The Russian Security Council secretary emphasized that significant damage is caused to civilian infrastructure
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No legal basis for imposing fees in Strait of Hormuz — head of UN maritime agency
According to Arsenio Dominguez, the world "only pays attention to maritime transport when it is affected, and this causes economic damage to people"
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Spain purchased record large gas volume from Russia — newspaper
According to Enagas energy company, Spain purchased the equivalent of 9,807 GWh of LNG from Russia
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UN secretary-general welcomes Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire, calls for compliance
The official commended the role of the United States in facilitating the ceasefire
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Lavrov says no specific initiatives so far toward resolving Ukraine conflict
The foreign minister stressed that Russian armed forces had been accomplishing objectives set by the supreme commander-in-chief as part of the special military operation
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Yolka UAV is highly effective interceptor — Russian serviceman
The Defense Ministry recalled the operating principle of the latest Russian interceptor drone, emphasizing that it carries no warhead and that it destroys targets with kinetic energy in a direct collision
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Number of people wishing to join Bundeswehr spikes by 20% compared to 2025
About 22,700 people applied for military service in the first quarter of 2026
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Russia’s Battlegroup North destroys three Ukrainian mortars, EW station over past 24 hours
"Combined arms units of Battlegroup North, including unmanned system crews, eliminated up to 145 servicemen, 12 motor vehicles, an Anklav electronic warfare station, three mortars, three ATVs, and a buggy of the Ukrainian armed forces in one day," Vasily Mezhevykh said
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Policeman killed, three wounded: what we know about shooting in Orenburg Region
An active search is underway to find and arrest of the attacker
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Israel retains right for self-defense despite ceasefire with Lebanon — State Department
According to the statement, Beirut will "take meaningful steps" to prevent "attacks, operations, or hostile activities against Israeli targets" from the territory of Lebanon
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Australia puts off hearing of espionage case against Russian-born couple to May — mission
According to the diplomats, the court is expected to issue an official indictment of the Russians
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Israel, Lebanon agree to cease fire — Trump
The ceasefire will enter into force at 9 p.m. GMT
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US renews for one year ban on Russian ships’ calls to its ports
Restrictions were introduced by the US administration in April 2022
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EU cannot weaken Russia and has nothing to offer for peace — Slovak Prime Minister
According to Robert Fico, European countries believe that through supporting Ukraine they will weaken Russia
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Terrorism, spying on Russian army: more agents of Ukrainian special services detained
Officers of the Federal Security Service have detained a 52-year-old resident of the Zaporozhye Region on suspicion of high treason for transferring data to the Ukrainian side about the deployment locations and movement of the Russian Armed Forces
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Diplomatic forum in Antalya to bring together delegates from 150 countries
The Russian delegation will be led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
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Czech Foreign Ministry calls in Russian envoy over alleged threats to two firms — agency
Comments to the list by Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev also raised concern, according to the Czech media
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US, Iran may sign agreement soon — Reuters
According to the source, the two sides have made progress in backdoor diplomacy and an upcoming meeting between them could result in the signing of an agreement
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Moscow International Film Festival opens at Rossiya theater
The jury for the main competition is chaired by Sri Lankan director Prasanna Vithanage
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Mexican ambassador summoned to Russian MFA over detention of Russian woman — diplomat
Maria Zakharova noted that the Russian Foreign Ministry is keeping a close eye on this matter in close coordination with State Duma Deputy Chairwoman Anna Kuznetsova and presidential children’s rights commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova
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Trump says Iran ready to hand over uranium from facilities attacked last year
According to the president, the US and Iran "have a lot of agreement"
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Press review: Pakistan advances US-Iran ceasefire as Russia joins Hormuz talks
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 16th
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Process equipment on fire in Tuapse port after drone attack
The crisis response center reported that forces engaged in firefighting comprise 157 people and 49 vehicles
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Arrest lifted: Deyna tanker leaves French territorial waters
There are no Russian citizens among the Deyna tanker's crew
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Kiev did not demonstrate a will for peace during the Easter truce — Russian MFA
Maria Zakharova recalled that Zelensky never gave the order to cease fire, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces violated the silence regime more than 6,000 times
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Germany becomes main sponsor of Ukrainian militarization — Russian MFA
Maria Zakharova emphasized that Germany is Vladimir Zelensky’s main partner in sending Ukrainians to their deaths
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Fishing vessel with Russian crew arrested in Namibia — Russian Embassy
The Russian Embassy in Namibia stressed that it is proactively interacting with government authorities for the soonest possible resolution of the occurred problem
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US delays arms supplies to EU amid operation in Iran — Reuters
According to sources cited by the news agency, several EU countries, including Baltic and Scandinavian states, were affected
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US gained nothing from war with Iran, suffered huge losses — Chinese economist
He Weiwen noted that Washington had failed to achieve its goal of changing the government in Tehran
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Washington pressuring Europe to join conflict with Iran — newspaper
El Mundo reported that significant tension surrounds the US-Israeli military operation in the Islamic Republic
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Russia’s T-90M tank destroys Ukrainian strongholds in Zaporozhye Region
After completing the combat mission, the tank crew quickly withdrew and left the firing position
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Situation in Middle East does not critically impact Norilsk Nickel’s supply logistics
Vice President Anton Berlin said that ships take about three weeks longer to sail, and freight costs are slightly higher
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Standard demining methods in Donbass are obsolete — Emercom-Demining CEO
The humanitarian demining team’s field engineers use the comprehensive approach, Bogdan Pilipchuk said
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Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s Belgorod Region leave 1 killed, 11 others injured — governor
The Ukrainian armed forces used almost 170 drones and about 50 munitions
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Iran-US ceasefire agreements must be fully respected — Russian MFA
Maria Zakharova empasized that Lebanon was also part of the deal
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Ukraine and Netherlands team up to produce drones
On January 30, the leaders of the new ruling coalition of the Netherlands presented a coalition agreement, which says that the new cabinet plans to send 3 billion euros annually to support Ukraine over the next three years, and seeks to increase military spending to the NATO target of 3.5% of GDP
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Lebanese army confirms ceasefire violations by Israel
The armed forces warned residents of the country’s southern regions against returning to their homes
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At least seven drones taken down near St. Petersburg, no casualties reported
Windows of a residential building and a car were damaged near Pulkovo Heights
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Russia goes from drone zero to drone hero — Medvedev
Speaking at a meeting with the expert council on the preparation of the party’s national program, the politician noted that drones had become one of the most pressing issues these days
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FACTBOX: What we know about search for police shooter in Russia’s Orenburg Region
The man who opened fire on police officers in the Orenburg Region may be hiding in a mountainous area
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US still views Russia as adversary — Pentagon
US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll gave an assesment during a hearing before the House Committee on Appropriations
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Fire at warehouse in Leningrad Region, 62 drones: aftermath of Ukrainian attack on Russia
TASS has compiled the main information about the consequences
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Russian troops hammer Ukrainian army’s fuel and energy infrastructure in massive strike
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 190 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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EU countries risk war with Russia by housing sites producing UAVs for Ukraine — envoy
According to Dmitry Polyansky, Europe has shifted to a strategy of establishing ‘Ukrainian’ companies that manufacture drones and their components in EU member states in order to prevent its Ukrainian partners from losing, or at least from losing quickly
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Kiev ban on all Russian, cyberattack allegations: Foreign Ministry’s statements
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova points out that the Kiev regime is purposefully turning Ukraine "into a military tool against Russia"
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Kiev regime keeps getting rid of witnesses of Bucha staging — Russian Foreign Ministry
Maria Zakharova called all the stories about the alleged killings of civilians in Bucha by the Russian military in April 2022 "nonsense"
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Eight UFO, nuclear physics researchers die or go missing in US over past three years
The last person on the list is former US Air Force retired Major General William McCasland, who went missing on February 27, 2026
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Trump expects conflict with Iran to end 'pretty soon'
The US president said the operation was going "swimmingly"
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US irreparably tarnished image with defeat in Iran — Russian MP
Iran can defeat the United States in the sense that it will not allow the US to achieve the goals it has set for itself in the war, Alexey Pushkov noted
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Moldova declares Russian command in Transnistria persona non grata
If the Russian officers try to leave Transnistria for Moldova, he added, they will be deported back to Russia without the right of return
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UK wants Strait of Hormuz to be reopened without any preconditions — premier
Keir Starmer says it is important to support mine clearance operations in the area to ensure "a return to global stability and security"
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EU, Ukraine waging 'dirty war' on Russia with terrorist attacks — Brazilian expert
"Unable to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia, the authorities in Kiev and the Eurocrats are resorting to terrorist attacks," Joao Pitillo said
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US’ violation of obligations prevents establishment of peace — Iranian parliament speaker
Bagher Ghalibaf expressed gratitude to Pakistan for the support and mediation efforts to resolve the conflict
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Russia expects a victory of common sense in London — ambassador
Andrey Kelin lamented that London does not want to engage in a dialogue at all
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Port infrastructure damaged in Izmail in southern Ukraine
According to the Ukrainian Community and Territorial Development Ministry, industrial buildings within the port area and railway infrastructure facilities have been damaged
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IDF strikes rocket launchers in Lebanon that were used to attack Israel
The army press service also said that search and rescue forces were operating at sites in northern Israel where strikes had been reported
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US Congress narrowly rejects resolution on war with Iran
The document failed by one vote
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Global metal demand flat amid Middle East conflict — Norilsk Nickel
Vice President Anton Berlin said that prices for a number of metals kept rising since December
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IDF attacks 380 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on day before ceasefire
"Launchers" and "headquarters" were stricken, according to the Israeli military
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Press review: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire may fail and US reinstates oil sanctions on Russia
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 17th
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EU's anti-Moscow course detrimental for Europe — Russian Foreign Ministry
According to Maria Zakharova, the Russia-EU trade turnover fell form 253 billion euro in 2021 to 58 billion in 2025
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Medvedev says UAV manufacturers in Europe may be targeted now
The Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council wished his European partners "sweet dreams"
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US aggression against Iran continues series of 'unipolar wars' — senior legislator
Alexey Pushkov said that Iran did not pose any threat to the West
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Number of drones downed near St. Petersburg reaches 12
Previous reports said seven drones were downed in the area overnight
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Regular rotation of IAEA inspectors takes place at Zaporozhye nuke plant
The rotation of IAEA experts took place normally
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Pentagon plans to deploy nuclear reactors to power bases in Pacific Ocean
In May 2025, the US president signed a decree ordering the launch of the first such reactor at a military facility no later than September 30, 2028
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US president assumes that Iranian conflict may not be settled
Donald Trump separately said oil prices stood at $89 or $90, while previously forecasts were $250-$300 per barrel
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EU’s strategy towards Russia flawed, dysfunctional — Slovak prime minister
According to Robert Fico, the European Union "still does not believe in the necessity" of peace initiatives
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Air defenses down 95 Ukrainian drones over past 24 hours — governor
There were no fatalities resulting from the Ukrainian attacks
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UAC delivers batch of Su-35S fighter jets to Russian Aerospace Forces
The state tech corporation Rostec said that the Su-35S fighter is designed to achieve air superiority and engage ground infrastructure targets at significant distances from the base airfield
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Iran capable of sinking all US naval ships in Persian Gulf, official says
Mohsen Rezaei said there are currently reasons to maintain the ceasefire and hold talks simultaneously
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One civilian wounded in Kiev’s shelling of DPR in past day
Eight shelling attacks by Ukrainian armed groups were registered
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Iran welcomes ceasefire in Lebanon — ministry spokesman
Esmail Baghaei thanked Pakistan for help in reaching the deal
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European companies manufacturing drones for Ukrainian army: Defense Ministry report
The Russian Defense Ministry views the decisions by several European countries to supply drones to Ukraine as a deliberate move leading to an escalation of the military-political situation and a "creeping transformation" of those countries into Ukraine’s strategic support base
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