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Strategic missile troops to conduct planned exercise in September
"It is the first time that an extensive use of the Air Force, including supersonic jets Mig-31, has been planned in the exercises of that kind," the spokesman says
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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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Kiev loses around 8,010 troops in special op zone over past week
Forces of the Black Sea Fleet destroyed 14 unmanned Ukrainian Navy boats over the past week, the Russian Defense Ministry said
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Magyar nominates his brother-in-law as Hungary’s next justice minister
Peter Magyar was accused of nepotism
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Caspian Flotilla strike group takes to sea to eliminate enemy naval force in drills
The action group, among other, will live-fire AK-630 and AK-176 artillery systems against a towed ship screen that will simulate an enemy ship, according to the Southern Military District's press office
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Finland to be legitimate target for Russian missile forces if it imports nuke arms
Sergey Lipovoy, chairman of the Officers of Russia organization, said that the "NATO leadership is currently trying to drag Finland into an arms race it does not need"
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EU to continue setting new conditions for Ukraine’s accession — Duma member
It is perfectly clear that the West needs a dangerous, neo-Nazi Ukraine solely as a sacrificial lamb to slow Russia’s development, in the hope of creating excessive internal tension there with the aim of fracturing society, Mikhail Sheremet said
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Russia transferred 20,000 tons of fertilizers to Niger — Foreign Ministry
The Russian Federation intends to continue providing required humanitarian support to the people of the friendly Republic of the Niger, the ministry said
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Russian presidential envoy commends German newspaper for report on Mindich case
Kirill Dmitriev stressed that "legacy media’s silence speaks volumes about bias and a lack of genuine truth-seeking"
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Rusal completes construction of the deepest mine nationwide
The Russian aluminum producer initiated construction of the Cheremukhovskaya - Glubokaya mine eleven years ago
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Hi-tech firm developing new sniper rifle for Russian troops
The first models are ready and are undergoing trials and they are being finalized based on the comments that have been made
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OPEC+ countries decide to cut oil production in October by 100,000 bpd — communique
According to the document, the ministers of the OPEC+ countries have decided to hold alliance meetings at any time in order to respond to the market situation
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Slovak PM Fico says EU asking questions about his talks with Putin
The prime minister wondered why Brussels wouldn't simply engage in dialogue with Moscow on its own in that case
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Volume of Russians’ deposits in foreign banks decline, first time in seven years
The indicator fell by $2.1 bln in dollar terms
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General HQ of Iranian army warns of potentially larger strikes on Tel Aviv
The Iranian military also advised "host countries of US military bases to force the Americans to leave their territory, if they want to avoid damage"
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Relations among UN Security Council permanent members deeply deteriorate — Russian MFA
Andrey Belousov also emphasized that the escalation of the Ukrainian crisis continues, while most European countries refuse to abandon an extremely hostile anti-Russian course and continue to use provocative rhetoric
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Hainan's trade volume with RCEP countries exceeds $14 bln in 2024
Zhao Junlun, Deputy Director of Haikou Customs, noted that RCEP member countries have become "Hainan's most important partner"
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US military bases in Middle East cannot protect Washington’s allies — Khamenei
Earlier, the Iranian supreme leader said that the United States has no place in the future of the Persian Gulf
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Ukrainian forces lose up to 100 servicemen on southern Donetsk direction in 24 hours
"In addition, the enemy lost 3 automobile vehicles, 9 long-term firing points and up to 100 militants as killed or injured," Battlegroup East spokesman Alexander Gordeyev said
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No Foreign Ministry delegates to March 24 talks in Riyadh — spokeswoman
The Russian delegation will be led by senator Grigory Karasin and the adviser to the FSB chief, Sergey Beseda
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Russia’s South battlegroup eliminates two Ukrainian Starlink terminals in DPR
South battlegroup’s operators also destroyed heavy drones near Chasov Yar
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US imposes new sanctions on Cuban regime — Trump’s executive order
They target Cuban officials "responsible for repression and threats to US national security and foreign policy"
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PayPal restrains anonymous payments in Russia
The international online payment system limited the maximum amount of a single anonymous payment to 15,000 rubles ($367)
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Press review: Russia, US find common ground on Ukraine as gold demand hits 13-year high
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 30th
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Number of those injured in hard landing helicopter incident in Russia’s Usinsk rises to 10
Rosaviatsiya defined the accident as a crash
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Russia can start gas supplies to Iran with small volumes of up to 2 bcm a year — Putin
Russia and Iran are also discussing cooperation in the oil sector, the president said
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Iran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TV
According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"
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US leader says he’d prefer not to resume airstrikes on Iran
Donald Trump also said that the United States is not satisfied with Iran’s response to the proposal about a deal
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Putin sends New Year, Christmas greetings to several world leaders — Kremlin
Among European leaders, he sent greetings only to Viktor Orban and Aleksandar Vucic
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Russian army among world’s most efficient, Putin says
Its size has decreased but it has become much more effective, the president noted
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Medvedev assesses risk of nuclear apocalypse, slams 'idiots' leading Europe
The politician emphasized that Russia’s conflict with the West was an existential one
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Iran sends Pakistan new version of proposal for talks with US — media
According to IRNA, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei named ending the conflict and establishing peace as the Islamic Republic’s top priorities
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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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Press review: Putin, Araghchi hold talks as Mali war challenges Russia’s Africa Corps
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 28th
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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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Soyuz-5 carrier rocket launched from Baikonur — Roscosmos
According to the Roscosmos chief Dmitry Bakanov, the high precision of payload delivery into near-Earth orbit is what makes the carrier rocket special, and its carrying capacity is 17 tons
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Soyuz MS-18 landing scheduled for October 17 — cosmonaut
Two crew members will stay in the orbit longer than scheduled due to Russia’s plans to shoot the first movie in space aboard the statio
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German government believes Trump’s policy of threats reached its limits — Politico
Berlin expects Washington to be more responsible towards its allies
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Russia-China relations serve as solid basis for multipolar world order — ambassador
Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov noted that Russian-Chinese strategic cooperation, based on the principles of equality, mutual respect and non-interference in internal affairs, has served an example of responsible partnership throughout decades
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Russia’s car market may decline 20% by end of 2025
According to Daniil Shkurygin, the primary factor behind the decline in auto sales is the high key interest rate
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US may use hypersonic weapons against Iran — agency
According to Bloomberg, if the plan comes to fruition, this will be the first time that the US has deployed hypersonic missiles
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West threatens Georgia because it rejected anti-Russian sanctions — party leader
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze emphasized that the Georgian government refused to join sanctions that would be harmful and devastating to the Georgian economy and the people of Georgia
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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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Press review: Africa seeks Putin’s help and 1990s post-Soviet style chaos may hit Eurozone
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, June 3rd
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North Korea’s Kim vows to respond unhesitatingly with nuclear strike if Pyongyang provoked
On December 18, North Korea held successful trials of the Hwasong-18 ICBM in response to hostile actions by the US and South Korea
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Ukraine’s army tried to bolster defense of Korchakovka with anti-retreat squads — source
Control of Korchakovka pushes the enemy away from the borders of the Sudzha district of Russia’s borderline Kursk Region and expands the security zone in the Sumy Region
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INTERVIEW: Tehran rejects all European initiatives on Hormuz Strait — Iranian ambassador
Mohammad Reza Sabouri, Iran’s ambassador to Italy, called on European countries to address the root causes of the current situation
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Drones, laser weapons included in Russia’s on-duty border defenses
According to a decree of the Russian government, the list includes various types of radars and air defense systems, helicopters and planes, ships and boats, and electronic warfare equipment
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Russia to view F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine as threat in nuclear sphere — Lavrov
"During combat operations, our military will not be clearing out whether or not each particular jet of this class is equipped to carry nuclear weapons," the minister added
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Putin urges digital economy development within Eurasian Economic Union
The Russian leader also called for enacting high technologies in public administration, industry, customs regulation systems and other areas
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Russian Pacific Fleet ships practice artillery fire in South China Sea drills
The crews of the corvettes practiced the assignments of a naval battle with a simulated enemy
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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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Lavrov stays silent about meetings with US officials so as not to ruin their careers
When asked if the conversations were meaningful, the Russian top diplomat replied in negative
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Peruvian confesses killing his Russian girlfriend in Yokohama
The body of Filimonova, 19, with numerous stab wounds was found on April 20
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Japan purchases Russian oil amid situation in Hormuz Strait — TASS reporter
The oil tanker Voyager is expected to arrive at the port of Kikuma on Shikoku Island where a Taiyo Oil refinery is located on May 3
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US operation against Iran cost $100 billion — foreign minister
Abbas Araghchi noted that "Israel First always means America Last"
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Ukraine damages energy facilities in Zaporozhye in course of attack
This led to a partial power outage in populated areas of the region, reported regional governor Yevhen Balitsky
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US state debt may exceed 120% of GDP next year — Fitch
At this point, the US state debt burden exceeds $39.1 trillion
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Iran’s top diplomat holds phone calls with counterparts from Middle East
Abbas Araghchi briefed them on the Islamic Republic’s position and latest initiatives as regards "putting an end to the war and aggression" of the United States and Israel
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Almost all localities across Zaporozhye Region left without electricity
Governor Yevgeny Balitsky said that emergency blackouts have affected almost all localities in the Zaporozhye Region
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Iran to hit more targets if US attacks Kharg Island — ambassador
Tehran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Amir Hossein Hosseini also expressed hope that the conflict would be resolved diplomatically
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Air defenses activated in Tehran — Mehr
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Russia determined to retake driver’s seat in space exploration
Russia’s State Space Corporation is determined to make sure that Russia regains its leadership in space, the corporation’s head says
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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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Kinzhal missiles strike terror into Ukrainian troops — Russian security source
The source said the missile’s speed is Mach 10, and air defense systems, including the American Patriot systems, cannot react in time
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IN BRIEF: Putin hails Russia as real melting pot
Russia is home to 47 indigenous minority groups, the Russian president noted
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Around 80,000 US soldiers deployed in Europe — EUCOM
38,000 of them are in Germany
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Russia to agree on Pantsir air defense system deliveries to Brazil by yearend
Brazil also continues to display interest in a wide range of Russian helicopters
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Gulf management to be aligned with command of Iran’s supreme leader — IRGC Navy
The IRGC Navy will control "almost 2,000 km of the Iranian coastline in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz", the statement reads
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Kiev's push for fast EU path increasingly straining relations with Europeans — media
Vladimir Zelensky’s increasingly frequent and skeptical remarks about the EU, marked by disappointment, are undermining efforts to reach a compromise, the Financial Times reported
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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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Trump expects fuel prices to go down after conflict with Iran over
"It will drop like a rock," the US leader said
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Expert names most promising areas of Russian weapons development
The most promising sectors of Russian weapons development currently include hypersonic missiles and drones, as well as laser and electromagnetic weaponry, Alexander Stepanov said
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Police in Istanbul detain 350 participants in unauthorized May Day rallies — TV
They were attempting to enter Taksim Square, using tear gas, according to Halk TV
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Some 170 Ukrainian air defense crews failed to down any Geran UAV in past year
Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force Pavel Yelizarov also added that Ukraine was apparently planning to once again send some members of its mobile air defense teams to serve in assault units
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Putin shown model of section of pipeline used in Operation Stream
During the operation, 800 Russian soldiers advanced through the pipeline over six days, covering nearly 15 kilometers to emerge on the surface behind enemy lines
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Yolka drone being integrated into Russia's critical facilities anti-UAV defense system
The Yolka is a portable interception system that destroys targets with kinetic energy, no warheads needed
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Russia plans permanent naval base in Syria's Tartus — official
Currently Tartus is being used as a logistics facility for Russian ships
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At least eight people killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon — authorities
A total of 15 cities and settlements in southern Lebanon came under Israeli airstrikes over the past 24 hours
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Azerbaijan's parliament suspends cooperation with EP across all areas
The Milli Majlis approved the decision at its session on May 1
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Bulgarian MEP sees EU sabotaging attempts to normalize ties with Russia
According to Petar Volgin, culture, sports, and science must not be "victimized by ideological intolerance"
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US says redirected over 40 vessels since beginning of naval blockade of Iran
CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper says Tehran cannot sell around 69 million barrels of oil already loaded onboard its tankers due to the blockade
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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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Germany’s top diplomat finds unilateral change to status quo in Taiwan Strait unacceptable
"We expect all the parties, through their actions, to contribute to stability and peace in the region which is why we have been doing all we can in international formats to prevent further escalation of violence in the region," Annalena Baerbock concluded
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Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe — Medvedev
According to the Russian Security Council deputy chairman, the task of today's politicians is to "cool down" and try to get onto the path of constructive negotiations
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World’s largest nuclear-powered sub takes part in Russia’s Northern Fleet drills
Its notional enemies were small missile ships Onega and Naryan-Mar
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Fico works night shift delivering bread overnight into May Day
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Nord Stream 2 developing alternative pipeline route — OMV
The Nord Stream-2 project is an expansion of the existing Nord Stream main gas pipeline linking Russia and Germany
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Trump announces tariff increase on EU vehicles to 25%
The European Union is not complying with a fully agreed to trade deal, the US president said
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The National Interest ranks Russia’s T-72 as world’s top tank
The United States’ M1 Abrams tanks rank second on the list, and Israel’s Merkava V is third
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EU agreed seventh package of anti-Russian sanctions
It is reported that the seventh package of sanctions comprises the ban on gold purchases from Russia in the form of semi-finished products and scrap
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Putin hopes Turkey will get interested in Russian aircraft technologies at MAKS air show
President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan is one of the guests at the International Aviation and Space Salon
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Russia has 6,465 Ukrainian POWs — Putin
There are 1,348 of Ruissian soldiers and officers are held as prisoners of war in Ukraine, President noted
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Russia developing its first UAV tracking system — Almaz-Antey
According to the group’s deputy CEO for air navigation systems and dual-use products Dmitry Savitsky, all key organizational, technical, and technological solutions for creating a drone surveillance and control system have already undergone experimental trials
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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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Power outages hit all districts of Kherson Region — energy company
Power engineers and emergency services are working at the scene
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Changing of the guard in Dagestan: Putin meets with representatives of republic
The Russian leader supported the candidacy of the head of the Supreme Court of Dagestan, Fyodor Shchukin, for the post of head of the region
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Roscosmos CEO says in-person meeting with NASA chief planned for summer
CEO of Russia’s Roscosmos State Space Corporation Dmitry Bakanov noted that the details of the meeting are currently being worked out
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Sistema Q2 revenue rises by 19% to $2.56 bln
Capital expenditures of Sistema in the Q2 amounted to 30 bln rubles ($313.97 mln)
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EU’s demands to leaders not to come to Moscow on May 9 show depth of West’s descent
"It's shameful that on the other side our adversaries dare to issue warnings to those who want to come to Moscow," Alexander Grushko said
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Development of Trans-Caspian route for North-South corridor is strategic task
According to Nikolay Patrushev, infrastructure upgrading, berth facilities’ revamping and logistical infrastructure developing continues in the seaports of the Caspian Sea
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No aid for Kiev in US military budget for 2027 — Pentagon
At the same time, Jules Hurst noted that the Pentagon will soon begin using the $400 million military aid package for Ukraine previously approved by Congress
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