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Iran's nuclear program
Russia, Iran Foreign ministers to meet in Moscow to discuss Iran's nuclear program
The Russian Foreign Ministry proceeds from the assumption that "all negotiators will show political will for reaching final mutually acceptable understandings"
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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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EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell
The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia
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Tanker with Iranian oil change course, heading to China — PTI
The change in the destination of Pin Shun appears to be payment-related, Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst at Kpler, noted
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Strait of Hormuz fully controlled by US — treasury secretary
US has blockaded the ships going into or out of Iranian ports, Scott Bessent said
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Putin instructs cabinet to expand use of biotechnology in economy
The Cabinet of Ministers will also need to prepare proposals to expand the participation of biotechnology organizations in the implementation of the federal project "Professionalism"
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Trump says Ukraine continues to lose territory
The US leader also stressed that Kiev continues to wage hostilities due to the supply of American weapons through NATO countries
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Top Turkmen, Iranian diplomats discuss issues of regional security
Abbas Araghchi and Rashid Meredov stressed the need for developing diplomatic dialogue between their countries and agreed to maintain regular contacts between the foreign ministries
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UAE partly closes airspace — ATC services
Aviation authorities designated four special corridors for inbound and outbound flights to and from UAE airports, he added
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Russian troops pound Ukrainian army’s transport infrastructure over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 360 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed five enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Upper house speaker slams US-Israeli operation against Iran as geopolitical mistake
Valentina Matviyenko emphasized that this intervention has destabilized the Middle East, triggering an energy crisis, yet it ultimately changes nothing
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Russian Defense Ministry issues grave warning to anyone living in Kiev
The ministry pointed out that if Ukraine attempted to carry out its criminal plans in order to disrupt Russia's Victory Day celebrations, the Russian Army would deliver a strike targeting downtown Kiev
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Israel, US attack amusement park in central Iran
No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet
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Kellogg advises Trump to forge new military ties with Europe by creating 'new NATO'
The former presidential envoy for Ukraine noted that the military bloc, which originally consisted of 12 countries, now includes 32 states and is therefore a "very bloated architecture"
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Pezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorism
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European Commission to bar funding for solar inverter projects by Chinese, Russian firms
The measure will primarily affect Chinese manufacturers, such as Huawei, which hold leading positions in the solar inverter market
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Moscow rejects US citizenship imposed on Russian diplomats’ children — spokeswoman
Maria Zakharova says Russia will demand from Washington "confirmation in each specific case that the newborn is not subject to US jurisdiction"
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US uses Puerto Rico as staging ground for potential strike on Cuba — expert
Alexander Stepanov emphasized that Cuba has the capability to respond to US military aggression
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Russia’s Lis interceptors help preserve expensive air defense missiles — fighter
According to the commander of a Varyag unmanned aerial vehicle detachment, the most important thing for soldiers during a Ukrainian drone strike is to remain calm
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Another Ukrainian drone downed near Russian capital — Moscow Mayor Sobyanin
Sergey Sobyanin said that emergency relief specialists are working at the scene
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Russian troops circumventing Ukraine’s Orekhov group to destroy their logistics — expert
Igor Kimakovsky said the main objective is to establish radio control and secure the radio horizons
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Truce and retaliatory strike on Kiev: defense ministry’s statements ahead of Victory Day
Russia’s armed forces will take all necessary measures to ensure security during the celebrations
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Power of Siberia 2 creates strategic risk-hedging mechanism for China — expert
Qu Wenyi noted that the escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran has significantly increased the risks associated with maritime energy transportation and the Strait of Hormuz
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Critics label Elon Musk US 'shadow president' — media
The report says that "Musk’s rapid-fire messages - which included numerous false claims about the contents of the spending bill - ricocheted" across Washington
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NATO exercises aim to practice seizure of Kaliningrad Region — Russian envoy
Nikolay Korchunov emphasized that NATO countries have repeatedly demonstrated their willingness to restrict the freedom of commercial navigation by their illegal actions in violation of fundamental norms of international law
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Slovakian PM Fico says Russian President Putin is ‘very pragmatic’
"It is always very interesting to exchange opinions with him," Robert Fico said
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Debris of An-26 plane gone missing in Kamchatka found, airline CEO says
According to the preliminary information, there are no survivors in the crash
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Explosion, fire reported on South Korean vessel in Strait of Hormuz — Foreign Ministry
There were 24 crew members on board, including six citizens of the Republic of Korea
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Ukraine’s non-combat casualties at training grounds near Sumy grow — military
The source highlighted concerns among Ukrainian unit commanders regarding the mobilization of personnel unfit for service
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Trump says looks forward to important meeting with Xi
The American leader's visit to Beijing is scheduled for May 14-15
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Death toll in Oklahoma shooting rises to 12 — TV
According to the TV channel, the shooting occurred at a gathering of young people near Lake Arcadia
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IAEA records damage after drone strike on Zaporozhye nuclear power plant laboratory
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi called for maximum restraint to avoid safety risks
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Russia uses surgical strike tactics to force Kiev to send reserves to Sumy — expert
Andrey Marochko emphasized that this Russian tactic has caught the Ukrainian forces off guard
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Countries bordering Russia, Ukraine have hard time intercepting UAVs — Estonian PM
Kristen Michal noted that Estonia is taking steps to strengthen its defense capabilities, including the procurement of new radar systems, and already has air defense assets
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Trump calls on South Korea to join operations in Strait of Hormuz
The US leader also issued another warning to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz
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Russia disregards EU as possible mediator in negotiations on Ukraine — envoy
Russian Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik noted that Brussels has never proposed any specific ways of settlement
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If UAE decides on 'irrational actions,' their interests to become Iran’s goals — agency
The UAE "is in a very fragile glass house, and instability poses a mortal threat to them," the news agency said
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Malian president becomes acting defense minister — TV
The head of state appointed Major General Oumar Diarra as Delegate Minister to the Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs
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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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Two people injured in shooting near White House — Secret Service
Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said that a minor who was nearby was wounded
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IDF remains on high alert amid developments around Iran — source
The Home Front Command’s instructions remain in force, the source said, adding that the Command will inform about any changes in the instructions
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At least six US tanker aircraft fly over Persian and Oman Gulfs
Earlier, the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton reconnaissance drone also completed its flight over the waterway
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Finnish military says it is impossible to down drones near Russian border — Yle
There have been multiple reports of UAVs being spotted within Finland and its airspace
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Zelensky declares own ceasefire from midnight on May 6
We will be acting symmetrically starting from the above-mentioned time, Vladimir Zelensky wrote on his Telegram channel
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Japanese authorities recognize importance of ties with Russia — lawmaker
Muneo Suzuki said he consistently took a negative view of the fact that Japan, at the request of former US President Joe Biden, had adopted cold ties with Russia
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Ukrainians attempt to disrupt Victory Day memorial event in Amsterdam — Russian embassy
The embassy noted that the display of neo-Nazi flags by the attackers clearly shows who the Dutch authorities have "given shelter to"
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FACTBOX: Putin’s directives to government given after Future Technologies Forum
The Russian government and the Foreign Ministry should raise issues of joint scientific research at events organized by BRICS and other associations
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Russian troops closing in on Konstantinovka in Donetsk region — DPR head
The Ukrainian military is trying to withdraw officers from Konstantinovka, a source in Russian defense circles said
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UAE air defense forces intercept 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles from Iran
Earlier, the press service of the government of the emirate of Fujairah reported that three Indian citizens were injured as a result of an Iranian drone strike on an oil industrial complex
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FACTBOX: Aftermath of Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions, building hit in Moscow
A drone struck a building on Mosfilmovskaya Street in Moscow, there are no casualties
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Fico’s visit to Moscow highlights rift in Europe’s attitudes toward Russia — media
The European Conservative noted that Europe is divided over whether to allow the Slovak prime minister’s plane to pass through its airspace
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Deportation of draft-age men from Europe unlikely to help Ukraine — Russian official
It won’t save the day for the Ukrainian armed forces, Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo said
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Ukraine builds fortifications, minefields at Transnistria border — news agency
Military officials noted that the army is working closely with farmers and local communities to facilitate seasonal fieldwork amid the setup of minefields and defensive lines
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Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait
Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said
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Finland sets up permanent positions, fortifications near Russian border — Security Council
According to the statement, the Finnish Defense Ministry announced plans to conduct exercises in the waters of the Gulf of Finland and the coastal zone between the Virolahti, Hamina and Kotka settlements in the Kymenlaakso region
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US troop buildup near Iran not sign of any new decisions — White House
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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IN BRIEF: What we know about incident in Crimea where explosive detonated in child's hands
The boy was taken to a hospital with an arm injury and was provided with necessary medical assistance
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Finnish politician says EPC summit in Yerevan failed, calls it 'Euro-suicide'
Armando Mema noted that EU leaders "seek to prolong the conflict against Russia rather than seek a real diplomatic solution"
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Biden insisted on cancelling Russia’s invitation to Normandy celebrations
"More than 20 million Russian men and women died in World War II—more than enough, I would think, to earn a seat at the table," journalist Seymour Hersh wrote
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Russia’s ZALA UAVs destroy Ukraine’s Leopard tank with lancet loitering munition
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that ZALA UAV operators quickly detected enemy equipment being transported to the line of contact behind enemy lines
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Europe must respond to pressure from US president in united fashion — British PM
In recent weeks, Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed doubts about the appropriateness of US membership in NATO
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Russia, Iran emphasize need to stop reckless attacks on Bushehr NPP — Foreign Ministry
The ministry noted that the conversation "emphasized the inadmissibility of creating threats to the lives and health" of the plant’s personnel and "the risks of a radioactive disaster for the entire region"
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US redirects 50 commercial vessels since beginning of Iran blockade — command
The US forces established the naval blockade of Iran on April 13
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Russian army maintains superiority in drone war — Russian commander
Ilya Ivanov specified that it is not just a matter of quantitative but also qualitative superiority
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Berlin police to reintroduce bans on Soviet symbols at memorials on May 8-9 — daily
Exceptions will be granted to diplomats and veterans of the Great Patriotic War
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Foreign ministers of Russia, Iran hold talks at UN headquarters
Earlier, Sergey Lavrov also met with Foreign Minister of Indonesia Retno Marsudi and Foreign Minister of Lebanon Abdallah Bou Habib on the UN sidelines
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Two Russians earn Best Tourist trophy in Sanya in China’s Hainan
Pavel, a Russian national, received general recognition for rescuing a man from drowning
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Slovak National Party demands that Fico not vote for Ukraine's accession to EU
Deputy Speaker of the National Council of Slovakia, Andrej Danko, earlier criticized Robert Fico for supporting Ukraine's EU accession plans
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Iran urges ships to refrain from entering Hormuz Strait without Tehran’s permission
Ali Abdollahi warned that any foreign armed forces, especially the US army, would be targeted if they attempted to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz
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Kiev could use Swedish satellite for sabotage in northwestern Russia — expert
Alexander Stepanov added that Sweden will likely develop the satellite constellation as part of creating duplicate European military space capabilities
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Iran to view US interference in Strait of Hormuz navigation as ceasefire violation
Ebrahim Azizi, the head of the Iranian parliament’s national security committee, says that the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf management will not be based on "delusional posts" of the US president
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Crisis around Hormuz may protract — Turkey’s energy minister
Alparslan Bayraktar noted that Turkey does not experience energy problems in view of the conflict around Iran
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Press review: Trump threatens Iran strikes and Russia says NWFZ plans face hurdles
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, May 4th
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Iran's enriched uranium reserves probably can no longer be used, Trump believes
However, Donald Trump said that the United States still wants to get these stocks of enriched nuclear fuel
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West tries to draw Svalbard into 'battle for Arctic' — Russian envoy in Oslo
Nikolay Korchunov recalled that not so long ago, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic "for no reason at all suggested that US President Donald Trump pay attention to the Norwegian archipelago instead of Greenland"
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UAE reserves the right to respond to Iran's attacks — Foreign Ministry
The diplomats emphasized that Iran’s attack constitutes a "dangerous escalation, an unacceptable violation, and a direct threat to the security, stability, and territorial integrity" of the UAE
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Trump pulls number of US troops to be withdrawn from Germany out of thin air — TV
The source said that Washington did not notify its allies about the troop withdrawal, and its announcement took the NATO command by surprise
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Six foreign mercenaries eliminated near Kupyansk — Russian military
The Russian Defense Ministry previously reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces contain mercenaries from various countries
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Fires at UAE oil sites stem from US’ reckless actions — Iranian agency
According to the news agency, Iran did not plan any attacks on UAE oil facilities
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Kiev loses nearly 41,000 soldiers, mercenaries in combat over month — expert
Andrey Marochko said that Russia increased last year’s spring indicators
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Respect-based dialogue needed to develop Russia-Japan relations — senior Russian MP
According to Grigory Karasin, Russian lawmakers share views that "the sanctions pressure on Russia is senseless"
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Ten elite Ukrainian drone crews from Azov Battalion deployed to Sumy Region
According to the source, a critical situation has developed near Sumy
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Trump reiterates US could bring Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier to Cuba
According to the American leader, "it would be an honor to free up" Cuba
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Russia testing new Shturmovik ground drone in special military operation in Ukraine
Drone Force Aero also noted that the drone is equipped with a fiber-optic communication line
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Tanker comes under attack off UAE coast — UKMTO
According to the authority, all crew was reported safe, no environmental impact has been reported
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Trump says disappointed with Europe
Donald Trump noted that "NATO wasn’t there," when the United States launched the war against Iran
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White House begins to prepare for possible defeat in midterms — Washington Post
The midterm elections in the United States will be held on November 3
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Pashinyan, Zelensky discuss issues of Armenian-Ukrainian cooperation
Apart from that, according to the Armenian foreign ministry, Yerevan hosted a meeting between the Armenian and Ukrainian foreign ministers, Ararat Mirzoyan and Andrey Sibiga
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Port Alliance company boosts cargo throughput by 17.8% yoy in April
The Osterra terminal boosted throughput by 57.8% in April and reached the level of 2.16 mln metric tons
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Poland won't 'take in' US troops being withdrawn from European countries — PM
Donald Tusk stressed that Warsaw refuses to undermine solidarity and cooperation at the European level
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Kim Jong Un fires Deputy PM Yang Seung-ho at public ceremony
North Korean leader pointed out that some executives were "not ready for the streamlining and technical reconstruction of the industry in the country as a whole"
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Russian envoy in Vienna discuss situation in Middle East with OPEC Secretary General
Mikhail Ulyanov expressed his gratitude to Haitham Al Ghais for the "fruitful exchange of views"
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EU preparing for possible energy supply crisis due to conflict in Iran — Spanish newspaper
The EC assures that there is currently no risk to supplies, though markets are feeling the impact of rising Brent crude oil prices, which has led to higher gas and oil prices in Europe
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Russia to keep smartphones from Apple, Samsung brands on parallel import list — ministry
The ministry added that the products should meet the requirements regarding safety, origin, availability of certificates
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Car plows into group of people in Germany’s Leipzig, killing at least two — newspaper
According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred in Leipzig's historic center, on the city’s main shopping street
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Azerbaijani president accuses EP of undermining peace process between Baku, Yerevan
Ilham Aliyev specified that the European Parliament passed 14 resolutions filled with offensive language against Azerbaijan
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Russian stock market closed in the red — Moscow Exchange
The yuan added four kopecks and reached 11.02 rubles
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Slovakia will not resume electricity supplies to Ukraine — Fico
The Slovak prime minister does not see the reasons for resuming deliveries
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Lula da Silva to visit Washington on May 7 and meet with Trump — paper
The agenda of the talks includes trade, possible joint mining projects in Brazil, as well as the fight against transnational criminal gangs
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Nuclear weapons appearance in Finland to create risks for Russia — envoy
According to Gennady Gatilov, the risk of an atomic bomb in non-nuclear European countries has increased dramatically
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Ukraine’s Zelensky threatens to attack Moscow with drones on May 9
"Ukrainian drones may also fly during this parade," Vladimir Zelensky said
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Russia declares ceasefire on May 8, 9 in honor of Victory Day — top brass
The decision was made by Russian supreme commander-in-chief Vladimir Putin
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