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Russia's Investigative Committee arrests property of Ukrainian tycoon Kolomoyskyi
According to the Investigative Committee, revenues from leasing this property may be used by Kolomoyskyi to finance criminal activities in south-eastern Ukraine
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Investigative Committee files proceedings vs. Ukrainian governor and interior minister
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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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Outcome of Russia-Africa Summit
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Russia begins delivery of S-400 missile systems to China — source
Moscow has begun the delivery of the S-400 Triumf air defense missile systems to China under the 2014 contract
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Battle-scene fragments of Sevastopol Panorama survive after Ukrainian attack
The best-preserved sections depict the Defensive Tower on Malakhov Kurgan and the fortifications on the right flank of the Senyavin Battery, the Sevastopol Defense Museum reported
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Exhibition on 100th anniversary of TASS Photo Service opens at State Historical Museum
The exhibition will be open for visitors until August 31
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Norilsk Nickel reports palladium production growth in Q1 — company
Sergey Stepanov top manager noted "significant improvement of the quality of our nickel cathodes produced in Kola Division due to the improvement of operational efficiency"
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West working out scenarios for pre-emptive strikes against Russian naval bases — aide
Nikolay Patrushev noted that it is no secret that merchant ships regularly arrive at Russian ports with magnetic mines attached to their hulls, saying there are reasons to believe that the mines are planted at European ports
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Systemic approach to industrial design allows for competitive products
Industrial design ceases to be just an aesthetic addition but is becoming an integral part of the engineering development of process equipment, Alexander Lvov noted
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Ceasefire on all fronts key topic of memorandum with United States — Iran’s top diplomat
The agreement includes a ceasefire in Lebanon
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Canada understands Zelensky is spent force, says Russian ambassador to Ottawa
According to Oleg Stepanov, the Canadian government masks its helplessness with the predictable trappings of empty public-relations stunts
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Russia can’t guarantee that captured Americans won’t face death penalty — Kremlin
It depends on the investigation, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
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Ukrainian troops trapped near Drobyshevo in Donetsk region - military expert
According to Andrey Marochko, several fire pockets have been formed between the settlements of Drobyshevo and Stavki
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Moscow refinery damaged in Ukraine drone attack — mayor
According to Sergey Sobyanin, no one has been reported injured
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Canada's new sanctions against Russia insignificant — ambassador
Canada's new anti-Russian sanctions apply to 162 individuals, companies and ships
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West wants to turn Eurasia into conflict hot spot, says Russia’s security chief
"We regard as a threat consistent efforts being made by the US and its allies to thwart post-Soviet alliances" like the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Nikolay Patrushev said
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Another satellite Meridian-M to be launched in January 2020
Up to 20 launches of space satellites with light and medium class rockets Soyuz-2 may be carried out from Plesetsk next year
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Now that deal with Iran is done, US to focus on Ukraine — Trump
The US president confirmed plans to discuss the Ukrainian peace process at a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 summit
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INTERVIEW: CEO describes Russia’s Alrosa as world’s only profitable diamond producer
The Roscongress Foundation is the organizer of the EEF, with TASS as its general information partner
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Likely no survivors in B-52 bomber crash — air base
Eight people were on board the aircraft
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ISU to provide information on Russian athletes’ int’l participation in coming weeks
Further analysis is currently underway
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NATO, EU declared war on Russia through Ukraine, directly participate in it — Lavrov
The top diplomat noted that the refusal to adhere to the principles of the UN Charter was "a manifestation of neocolonial ambitions, which leads to increased global instability and breeds regional conflicts"
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Critics of deal with Iran essentially propose endless war for US — Vance
The US vice president says that the opponents of the agreement are "not actually dealing with the reality" of what is in the document
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Control over Strait of Hormuz de facto handed to Iran — TV
Despite the work on the agreement on opening the strait that is due to be signed on June 19, during the recent conflict Iran demonstrated its ability to block access to this major waterway, the sources said, adding that US intelligence suggests that Iran can do it again
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Switzerland maintains contact with all parties to Ukraine conflict — president
Guy Parmelin emphasized that Switzerland is ready to provide a venue for talks on a peaceful settlement
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Canada sanctions Russian stock, mercantile exchanges
Restrictions are applied to SPB Exchange, National Mercantile Exchange, and Eastern Exchange
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Russian aircraft, air defenses down another six Ukrainian drones — Defense Ministry
Russia’s tactical, army and unmanned aircraft targeted 81 Ukrainian military facilities
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Another strike hits area near Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran
One of the facility’s security guards was killed, Iran’s AEOI said
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Kiev is resorting to terrorist tactics amid Russian military advances — expert
Russian forces are conducting active offensive operations in all sectors of the special military operation zone
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West paving way for shakeup at the top of Ukraine, says senior Russian diplomat
As Mikhail Buyakevich pointed out, proposals to fix the territorial status quo as soon as possible have been made "in the hope of either halting Russia’s special military operation or getting it to abandon its goals"
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Global trading system is experiencing the reboot — IMF Chief
According to Kristalina Georgieva, volatility in financial markets and uncertainty in trade policy increased significantly
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Prime Minister of Ethiopia arrives in St. Petersburg for Russia-Africa Summit
The relations between Moscow and Addis Ababa are characterized by a high level of trusting political dialogue and a similarity of approaches to key topics of the global agenda
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British PM sends to G8 leaders summit agenda proposals
Summit will take place in the resort town of Enniskillen on Lake Lough Erne in Northern Ireland on June 17–18
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Russian Helicopters’ backlog of orders exceeds 800 machines
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Moscow’s Tagansky Court enters appeal by Telegram’s lawyers to fight block in Russia
On April 13, Moscow’s Tagansky District Court upheld the Russian telecom watchdog’s motion to block access to the cloud-based instant messaging service in Russia
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Burundi's president arrives in St. Petersburg for Russia-Africa Summit
The Russian government said earlier that the two countries planned to sign an agreement on cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy
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What is known about the Izhevsk school shooting
The emergency happened Monday morning in the school number 88 in downtown Izhevsk
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Roscosmos invites NASA chief to Russia
The US Senate unanimously voted to appoint Nelson to the post of NASA chief in late April
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IN BRIEF: US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base
According to preliminary reports, eight crew members on board were killed
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Top Russian security official says West doing anything possible to cling to hegemony
It is noted that such actions point to the fact that significantly upsets the international security architecture and ratchets up conflict potential throughout the globe and in individual regions
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US may cancel sanction carveouts for Russian oil soon — Trump
The US leader said that the oil is now flowing
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Russian banking sector may post record profit in 2026 — VTB
First Deputy President and Deputy Chairman of the Management Board Dmitry Pyanov said it was not possible to surpass the record last year
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Russian stock market accelerates decline on Trump’s statements
The MOEX Russia plunged below 2,500 points first time since June 10
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Putin explains Germany’s stance on Nord Stream sabotage by lack of independence
The Russian leader added that European politicians themselves have repeatedly said publicly that after the Second World War, Germany has never been a sovereign state in the full sense of the word
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Russia appreciates Turkey’s diplomatic efforts in Ukrainian conflict settlement — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister added that it is necessary to solve the problem of eradicating the root causes of this crisis
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Door to peace in Middle East open — top Chinese diplomat
Wang Yi called on the international community to support the Iran-US talks and on the UN Security Council and other multilateral structures to play a bigger role
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Russian forces repel 11 Ukrainian attacks near Donetsk, causing roughly 325 casualties
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Zelensky expects separate meeting with Trump on Wednesday
According to Vladimir Zelensky, representatives of the two countries will hold meetings at various levels over a 24-hour period
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Russia complies with obligations under Hague Convention on protection of cultural property
According to the statement, Russia strictly adheres to the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict
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Trade turnover between Azerbaijan, Russia down 1.6 times in 5M 2026
In January-May 2025, trade between the two countries was $2.161 billion
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Europe fears potential US-Russia talks without EU involvement — Politico
The publication added that European governments are closely monitoring US-Russia contacts amid ongoing discussions on security issues
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FACTBOX: Moscow refinery damaged, 172 UAVs target Russia in Ukraine's new attack
More than 30 drones were destroyed in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky and four districts of the Rostov Region, Governor Yury Slyusar said
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Prime minister to represent Algeria at Russia-Africa summit — diplomatic source
The second Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum is scheduled for July 27-28 in St. Petersburg
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Sollers expects Russian auto market to recover in H2 2026
The key factor for the market recovery will be key rate reduction, CEO Nikolay Sobolev said
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Stop list expansion practice to continue — Russian Foreign Ministry
The Russian Foreign Ministry said that in the statement on introduction of personal restrictions against Canadian nationals
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B-52 strategic bomber crashes after takeoff in California
Information about possible causes of the crash is not available at this point
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US ambassador to Russia visits jailed US national Paul Whelan
The ambassador lashed out at the fact that Whelan had not been able to contact his relatives for 13 months
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Comorian president arrives in St. Petersburg for Russia-Africa Summit
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov earlier held a phone call with Azali Assoumani
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Russia’s top diplomat comments on Germany’s military buildup, Zelensky’s public posturing
According to Sergey Lavrov, Russia values Turkey’s diplomatic efforts on Ukraine but highlights "that any sustainable, long-term, and reliable settlement requires addressing the root causes of the crisis"
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Fall of UAV debris leads to fire at refinery in Krasnodar Region
The regional crisis center has reported no injuries
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Russia views Africa as continent of the future, says diplomat
At the same time, the diplomat also noted numerous economic and social problems that exist in many African countries
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Moscow sees no 'weather change' in US, UK's attitude to Russia — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov commented on the US filmmaker Oliver Stone's statement about the image of the Russian head of state
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Real effective ruble rate up 4.8% in May — Central Bank
The rate increased by 6,8% year to date
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Putin inks decree on granting citizenship to foreigners under contract with Russian army
According to the decree, their relatives will also obtain the right to apply for Russian citizenship
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Iran calls on Saudi Arabia to ‘eject’ US troops from region
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation
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Russian Baltic Fleet ships enter Red Sea en route to Gulf of Aden for anti-piracy mission
The Baltic Fleet’s naval group will arrive at the Indian port of Marmagao on December 10 to take part in the Indra-2019 Russian-Indian drills
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Oman, Iran reiterate commitment to ensuring free navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Tthe parties expressed hope that the sides will make efforts to create a favorable climate for promoting the political and diplomatic process and maintaining security and stability in the region
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Four documents to be approved at Russia — ASEAN summit
The first document will be the Kazan Declaration of the summit
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Missile regiment near Orenburg being rearmed with Avangard system — Defense Ministry
The missile is currently being placed into the silo
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Kalashnikov Group delivers next batch of upgraded AK-12 assault rifles to Russian troops
The number of AK-12 assault rifles supplied to the troops has increased considerably since the start of the special military operation
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Emergency crews remove hazardous roof sections after fire at Sevastopol Panorama
"The team is removing damaged roof elements that pose a danger to people inside the building and is ensuring safe conditions for further restoration work," the museum said in a statement
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Russian troops envelop Konstantinovka from all sides after liberating Artyoma — expert
Andrey Marochko said that the liberation of the settlement of Artyoma is a strategic success of the Russian Armed Forces
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Russian military satellite launched from Plesetsk spaceport delivered into orbit
It was designated as the Kosmos-2556, the Russian Defense Ministry specified
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Russian troops liberate Novy Donbass community in Donetsk region over past day — top brass
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,330 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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UK investigates reports of Russian frigate firing off warning shots in English Channel
According to the BBC, the incident allegedly occurred on June 16 about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight
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Contact group on Ukraine to meet on sidelines of June 18 NATO defense ministers’ meeting
The United Kingdom and Germany will convene the Ukraine Defence Contact Group at NATO HQ
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Trump calls Obama administration’s transfer of $350 billion of arms to Ukraine 'crazy'
The US leader emphasized that Washington was selling weapons at present
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California bans flights within 13-kilometer radius of airbase following B-52 jet crash
All types of aircraft are prohibited from flying at altitudes up to 100 meters within the radius, a source in the US air traffic control center says
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US fighter jet downed over Iran likely conducted strikes on ground targets — media
According to CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean, the pilots of the downed fighter had sidearms
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Kremlin spokesman says Russia will endure standoff with West
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that in modern conditions, a single country won’t be able to maintain its dominance
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Inflation in Russia accelerates to 0.17% from May 7 to 13 — Rosstat
Consumer prices grew by 0.27% since the beginning of May, and by 2.65% year-to-date
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Trade turnover between Russia, ASEAN up 60% over last decade
Yury Ushakov said that it amounted to about $22 bln
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Russia among top ten countries in terms of supercomputer crunch power — Deputy PM
The country needs to support conditions for creation and development of computing capacities, Dmitry Chernyshenko noted
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President of Senegal arrives in St. Petersburg for Russia-Africa Summit
Senegal is a party to the African peace initiative
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Marine drone that exploded in Romania was part of group of five Ukrainian boats — prefect
Three drones are still being searched by helicopters
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Kremlin outlines Russia-ASEAN summit program
The program begins on the evening of June 17 with a reception on behalf of the president of the Russian Federation in honor of the heads of delegations
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Sollers Group expects growing sales in 2026
The market share will be above 40% in the pickup truck segment, CEO Nikolay Sobolev said
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Trump shows readiness to settle with Iran, ignores Israel’s objections — Fidan
The Turkish top diplomat expressed hope that technical negotiations to finalize the deal would be completed as soon as possible
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Russia's Sukhoi comes up with first designs of 6th-generation fighter — deputy PM
Commander of the Russian Aerospace Forces Viktor Bondarev said earlier that Russia's sixth-generation fighter is being developed in both manned and unmanned versions
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RF big landing ships with marines to call at Syria’s Tartus
Each big landing ship is carrying the reinforced squadron of about 120 marines with firearms and military hardware
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President of Eritrea arrives in St. Petersburg for participation in Russia-Africa Summit
Earlier in May, Isaias Afwerki already traveled to Russia with an official visit and had a meeting with the Russian counterpart
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Readiness to receive Zelensky in Moscow, Witkoff-Kushner visit: Kremlin briefing
There are no official channels for communication between Moscow and Kiev, Dmitry Peskov stressed
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US awaits Zelensky’s agreement to peace settlement in Ukraine — congresswoman
Anna Paulina Luna also published a link to Vladimir Zelensky’s X post about a meeting held in Evian-les-Bains
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Hungary starts receiving Russian oil over Druzhba pipeline — MOL
Oil supplies over the Druzhba oil pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia resumed after the almost three-month interval, the company said
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China demands UK revoke sanctions against Chinese companies
On June 16, authorities of the United Kingdom expanded the sanction list against Russia
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West no longer safe fighting far from its borders — NATO commander
According to John Stringer, modern long-range missiles, drones, and sabotage threats make it possible to hit facilities that once were considered out of reach
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Second stage of deal with Iran, meeting with Zelensky and Ukraine: Trump’s statements
According to the US leader, in the event of an Israeli attack on Lebanon, the deal with Iran may remain in place
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Anniversary Russia-ASEAN summit with Putin's participation begins in Kazan
Invitations were sent to 14 delegations
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IN BRIEF: What we know about Tu-22M3 aircraft training flight that went wrong in Siberia
Four crew members are receiving treatment at the hospital, Governor of the Irkutsk Region Igor Kobzev said
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Russia closes entry into country for 103 Canadian nationals
Russia does not accept the hostile line of the Canadian political elite that razed bilateral relations with Moscow to the ground, the ministry added
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Kremlin aide comments on Russia-ASEAN Summit, possibility of Putin-Zelensky meeting
Moscow has received no proposals from any party to arrange a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelensky in the United States
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Malaysia’s PM, ASEAN Secretary General to visit Business Forum in Kazan — Kremlin aide
The event will be dedicated to such current topics as information technology, artificial intelligence, international trade, transport and logistic connectivity and partnership within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union and ASEAN, Yury Ushakov noted
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