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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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Iran has enough missiles, drones for at least 2-3 months — Chinese expert
According to Hu Bo, Iran’s stock of ballistic missiles has likely fallen to below 1,000 units, based on open-source intelligence
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New Development Bank to support growth of BRICS countries — President
These include investment in infrastructure, energy transition, digital transformation, human development, and connectivity, as well as the expansion of local goods, NDB President Dilma Rousseff said
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Iran warns of possible attack on Ras al-Khaimah if UAE attacks its islands
The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says that it "would attack the source of any aggression against the territory and national sovereignty of the Islamic Republic"
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Russia’s Armed Forces hit over 2,200 Ukraine’s military targets, top brass says
On March 6, the Ukrainian Starokonstantinovo military airfield was disabled with high-precision weapons
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Headquarters of Iraqi intelligence service in Baghdad hit by drone strike — TV
According to their information, the drone was targeting the headquarters located in the prestigious Mansour district in western Baghdad
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Russian envoy dismisses report of Moscow proposing intelligence deal to US as fake news
Politico claimed earlier that "Moscow proposed a quid pro quo to the US under which the Kremlin would stop sharing intelligence information with Iran if the US ceased supplying Ukraine with intel about Russia"
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Entrepreneur detained in Mordovia admits guilt in working for Ukraine — FSB
The detainee said he understood his actions were illegal
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Prime Ministers of India, North Europe call for cessation of hostilities in Ukraine
The statement points out that the modern global order has been built on the UN Charter, international law and respect for sovereignty and the territorial integrity of states
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Russia's latest radar aircraft performs debut flight
According to the designer, during the first flight "were tested the aerodynamics characteristics, the aircraft’s avionics and elements of the radio-technical complex"
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US intel agencies see no sign of Iranian government’s 'imminent collapse' — media
The media outlet notes that the Washington administration "is still working to assess who is actually in charge in Tehran"
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Russian military police set up additional post in Golan Heights area
Major General Yury Popov noted that monitoring of compliance with the regime of compliance with work actions between windows is carried out
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US leader says he hopes Orban ‘wins big’ in upcoming parliamentary election in Hungary
Parliamentary elections in Hungary are scheduled for April 12
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Israeli PM proposes replacing Strait of Hormuz with pipelines through Israel
This transformation of logistics could happen because of the hostilities in the region, Benjamin Netanyahu notes
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Israel carries out strikes on missile production facilities in Tehran — army statement
According to the IDF, dozens of targets were hit, including a central compound of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
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Standoff with Israel enters new phase after attack against Dimona
Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also emphasized that the Israeli airspace is not protected
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Von der Leyen rules out purchases of Russian gas even in event of power outages in EU
The EU will continue the transition to green, European-produced energy, the European Commission president says
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Magnetic storm that began yesterday on Earth becomes strongest over past 2 months
Scientists explained that the geomagnetic situation will fully normalize on March 24
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Funeral service begins at Tbilisi’s Holy Trinity Cathedral for late Georgian patriarch
Locum Tenens of the Patriarchal Throne Metropolitan Shio is leading the funeral ceremony attended by hierarchs of the Georgian Orthodox Church and representatives of foreign church delegations
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Belarusian leader says working on 'major agreement' with US
Alexander Lukashenko added that the agenda of talks with the US also covered the potential resumption of the US embassy’s operations in Minsk and the issue of nuclear materials
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US administration starts discussing opportunity of peace talks with Iran — Axios
Washington expects that combat operations will last for two - three weeks more
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Russian troops liberate five communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
Battlegroup North units took control of the settlement of Sopych in the Sumy Region and units of Battlegroups West, South and Center liberated the settlements of Aleksandrovka, Kaleniki, Fyodorovka Vtoraya and Pavlovka in the DPR
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Top Turkish diplomat expects Gulf war to last for another 2-3 weeks
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan added that "talks are unlikely to take place as long as the war continues"
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Iran warns of retaliatory strikes against US infrastructural facilities in Middle East
The relevant statement was made by the General Staff of the Iranian armed forces
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Consequences of US-Israeli aggression against Iran to last for long time — Lavrov
According to the top Russian diplomat, although some say that this time, history is being repeated as a farce, "it’s far from being a farce"
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Iran ready to allow Japanese ships to pass through Strait of Hormuz — foreign minister
Abbas Araghchi says that the strait is open
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IRGC announces start of 71st wave of attacks on Israel, US regional bases
In a statement released by the Mehr agency, the IRGC declared that the strikes are targeting Tel Aviv, the US military bases Ali Al Salem in Kuwait and Al Kharij in Saudi Arabia
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Iranian army delivers drone strike on Israel’s Ben Gurion airport — media
The Iranian attack largely involved Arash-2 drones that are an advanced and more destructive version of Kian and Arash-1 unmanned aerial vehicles
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Russian defense ministry reports losses among Russian troops during special operation
Konashenkov also said that several Russian soldiers have been taken prisoner
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US authorizes operations with Iranian oil for one month — Treasury Department
The sale, delivery, and unloading of oil and petroleum products are allowed until midnight on April 19
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Iran has no tankers at sea, no surplus of oil to export — ministry
The statement was made in response to an option proposed by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent of lifting sanctions on Iranian oil already loaded into tankers
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Press review: Canada-EU monitor Russian tankers as Gaza talks resume amid Iran conflict
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, March 19th
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Explosions sound in Kiev-controlled city of Zaporozhye
Meanwhile, an explosion has occurred in the city of Sumy in northern Ukraine
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China’s GDP to reach $25.39 bln in 2030 — PM
According to the estimate of Chinese authorities, the annual GDP indicator of the country should grow by more than $4.35 trillion during the 15th five-year period from 2026 to 2030
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Number of people injured in shelling of Israel’s Arad increases to 88
Ten of them are in the grave condition
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March of 2026 may be the sunniest in history — weather expert
Lead expert of the Russian Hydrometeorological Center Marina Makarova pointed out that the Sun shines almost every day in March
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Russian T-72B3 tanks significantly outmatch foreign counterparts — gunner
According to the serviceman, the Russian tank is much more reliable and its powerful 125mm gun is more accurate compared to its foreign counterparts
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Indian court shuts down hungry husband seeking to divorce wife who doesn't cook for him
The court ruled that the refusal to do chores by a wife does not constitute "cruelty"
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Ship disguised as broken vessel passed through Strait of Hormuz — agency
According to its information, the Jamal first appeared on radar on March 13 in the Gulf of Oman, with its previous location remaining unknown
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Iran informs IAEA of strike on Natanz facility, no leaks recorded — statement
Earlier, the Tasnim agency reported that US and Israeli forces had attacked the Iranian nuclear facility in Natanz, and no leaks of radioactive materials were recorded
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Russia’s absence from OPCW Executive Council weakens Convention — senator
Russia received 65 votes against the required minimum of 66 votes
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Press review: US weighs Iran assault as Middle East war disrupts Kiev air defenses
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 20th
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US F-35 jet makes emergency landing after being damaged over Iran — TV
This incident represents the first confirmed instance of an American aircraft being struck by Iranian fire since the escalation to full-scale hostilities
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Japan allows use of troops for potential mine clearance in Hormuz Strait
This option may only be considered if the ceasefire is established there, Japan Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said
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Intensity of Israeli-US attacks on Iran to increase drastically — Israeli defense minister
The Israel Defense Forces are strong, and the Israeli home front is strong, and we will not stop until all military goals are achieved, Katz added
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Rosneft surpasses ExxonMobil in global oil companies rating
Other corporations in the top ten are Chevron, Gazprom and PDVSA (tied), Shell and ADNOC
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Russia thwarted new Kiev’s attacks against Black Sea gas pipelines
Attempts of drone strikes against three compressor stations were recorded
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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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Protests in France an internal affair of that country, says Putin
The President of Russia commented on the protests against pension reform in France
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Energy supply disruptions caused by Iran conflict may last for years — media
According to the news outlet, any swift ceasefire or arrangement allowing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz won't undo supply shocks
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US strikes more than 8,000 targets in Iran, including 130 ships — Pentagon
Cooper also noted that "US forces maintain air superiority over Iran's skies, having now flown over 8,000 combat flights"
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Argentina can provide for European energy security — President
Javier Milei added that Argentina has enough oil and gas reserves to become a reliable provider for European countries
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Twenty-five Ukrainian drones destroyed in Russian regions
The drones were fixed-wing type
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EU leaders no longer protect European interests, instead fulfill Ukraine’s demands — Orban
Orban accused Brussels of withholding EU funds and Ukraine of blocking oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline to pressure Hungary
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Israel’s strikes on Tehran target Iranian Police Chief — TV
Iranian officials have not commented on the report
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Switzerland suspends weapons exports to US due to Iran conflict
The country also refrained from issuing "licenses for the export of military equipment to Israel" and Iran for several years
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Participants in Sir Bani Yas forum in UAE understand causes of Ukrainian crisis — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister arrived in Abu Dhabi to take part in the Sir Bani Yas international peace and security forum and has already held a series of bilateral meetings
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Putin congratulates heads of CIS countries, Iranian leaders on Islamic holiday of Nowruz
International Nowruz Day, established by the United Nations in 2010, is celebrated on March 21, marking the vernal equinox and the beginning of the new year for Iranian and Turkic peoples
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Central Israel comes under new missile fire from Iran, explosions heard in Tel Aviv area
An air alert was declared in many areas of the center of the country, with sirens sounding, including in Tel Aviv and its suburbs, a TASS correspondent reported
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Kremlin Spokesman’s words of energy crisis in Europe resonate with Europeans — news portal
Dmitry Peskov said on March 20 that the EU member-countries continue "shooting in the leg of their voters" by rejecting Russian energy resources
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Ukraine’s military shells Russia’s borderline Kursk Region over 50 times in past day
Ukrainian drone attacks on Kursk damaged five cars and a private home
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Trump to rely on forces that brought him to power — Russian presidential aide
Nikolay Patrushev agreed that Trump, when he was still a candidate, "made many statements critical of the destructive foreign and domestic policies pursued by the current administration"
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US lawmaker accuses Politico of trying to worsen relations between Russia, US
On March 11, Dmitriev held a meeting with representatives of the US administration in Florida
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Russia successfully test-fires new ABM interceptor missile
An interceptor missile develops a speed of over 3 km/s or more than four times the speed of a Kalashnikov assault rifle’s bullet, according to the general
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Ukrainian strike kills two people, leaves one injured in Russia’s Belgorod Region
According to the regional governor, the attack destroyed the social facility and a nearby commercial site
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Russian company develops Strela multipurpose car family for Armed Forces
Currently, the line includes six vehicles, two of which - a base armored car and an amphibious armored car - are ready, the company said
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US must stop attacks on Iran to restore navigation in Hormuz Strait — top diplomat
On March 2, Major General Ebrahim Jabari of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that the Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately one-fifth of the world's oil exports passes, would be closed to shipping due to Israeli and US military action against Iran
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US releases first 42.5 mln of 172 mln barrels of oil from its strategic reserve
The Department of Energy expects the companies that receive the oil to replenish it by a total of 55 mln barrels
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US moving amphibious ready group with 4,500 sailors, Marines to Middle East — TV
According to the officials cited by Fox News, it will take about a month for the task force to reach the Middle East
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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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Ukrainian, US delegations to continue talks on March 22, Zelensky says
The US was represented by Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, Vladimir Zelensky said
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Cuban power grid suffers blackout again
The prior blackout occurred in Cuba on March 16
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Russian air defense forces down 668 Ukrainian drones over past day
According to the ministry, the Russian military also downed 9 guided aerial bombs and struck Ukrainian energy and transport infrastructure used by the Ukrainian armed forces, hitting UAV control points and temporary deployment points of Ukrainian formations and foreign mercenaries in 137 areas
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Qatari army helicopter crushed at sea due to technical failure — Defense Ministry
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Alliance between Russia, Tajikistan strengthens security in Central Asia — Putin
Putin also wished Rahmon good health and success, and all citizens of Tajikistan well-being and prosperity
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Capitalization of global airlines loses $53 bln due to situation around Iran — FT
The article says that investors expect the share price decrease to continue
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Almost 40 people injured in attack on host city of Israeli nuclear facility
There is a child among those injured, who is in serious condition
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Press review: US, Russia may agree on Crimea as US, Israel differ on Iran war
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 18th
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Moscow's envoy expects EU countries to join line for Russian energy
Thus Kirill Dmitriev commented on apost by economist Christophe Barraud, which listed the measures that EU countries are taking to contain rising energy prices
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Slovenia to engage armed forces in fuel transportation
Prime Minister Robert Golob noted that the country's authorities will introduce a limit for fuel purchases totaling 50 liters for individuals and 200 liters for legal entities
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Ukraine’s population down to 20 mln people by 2025 — British journalist
Will Lloyd says that in 2014, the population was estimated at "just over 40 million"
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Russian Defense Ministry warns about strikes being prepared on military sites in Kiev
In order to thwart informational attacks against Russia, Russian forces will strike technological objects of the SBU and the 72nd Main PSO Center, the ministry informed
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Russian UN mission points to West’s calls for dissolution of Russia
"The most ardent of the new EU members seem to want to find an ultimate solution to the Russian problem," First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations claims
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Chinese market soar by 300 times over last 40 years — PM
Retail sales in China hit $7.25 trillion in 2025
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Putin, Belarusian president discuss global issues, bilateral cooperation in phone call
According to the Belarusian news agency BelTA, the two leaders touched upon the implementation of joint projects
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Israel strikes Tehran facility allegedly involved in nuclear weapons development — army
Iran’s authorities have repeatedly denied allegations that the country has a program to create nuclear weapons
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IAEA receives no indication of damage to Israeli nuclear research center — statement
The IAEA also added that information from regional states indicates that no abnormal radiation levels have been detected
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Trump admits possibility of quick end to operation against Iran
The US president says that Washington is "very close" to meeting its goals in the Middle East
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Kiev should seek peace as Ukraine is weaker than Russia, says Hungarian official
Рead of the Hungarian Prime Minister’s Office Gergely Gulyas believes that "most Ukrainians share this view"
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Consultations between the US, Ukraine dedicated to settlement issues — special envoy
Steve Witkoff stressed that the delegations held constructive meetings
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At least 3 dead, 4 injured in collision between fuel tanker, 4 cars in Russia
The tanker caught fire over an area of 200 square meters
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Ukrainian drone strike kills civilian in Russia’s borderline Bryansk Region
The attack also damaged a household building and a tractor
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US, Israel threaten to drag Caspian nations into conflict around Iran — Russian diplomat
According to Maria Zakharova, Moscow is growing increasingly concerned over the expanding geography of the US and Israeli airstrikes in Iran
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Russian UAV teams destroy over 30 Ukrainian army’s supply vehicles in Kharkov Region
All the Ukrainian army’s supply routes are under the constant control of Russian troops
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US lifts sanctions against two Russians — Treasury Department
The restrictions were discontinued for Yury Korzhavin and Lidia Korzhavina
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Russian defense firm delivers regiment set of S-400 systems ahead of schedule
Upon its delivery to Russia’s Defense Ministry, the military hardware was tested at the proving ground
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Contingent of 2,500 US Marines to be deployed to Middle East in coming days — Axios
According to a source, the US Marine Corps could potentially participate in the evacuation of embassy personnel in Middle Eastern countries
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Iran confirms attack on Diego Garcia island with ballistic missiles
According to its information, this launch demonstrates a "significant step" in the confrontation with the United States
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Press review: US tries to assemble Hormuz tanker coalition as Russia eyes new fuel markets
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, March 16th
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Israeli Air Force did not attack Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility — army source
Earlier, Iran notified the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that its Natanz nuclear site had been attacked
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Russian security service detains entrepreneur who registered 1,000 SIM cards for Kiev
The FSB noted that to maintain anonymity and conceal financial transactions, all funds were transferred to the perpetrator via cryptocurrency wallets he created
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