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Russia, Mongolia, China to continue trilateral meetings
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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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Brussels supports resumption of dialogue with Russia — Politico
According to the newspaper, there is a shared understanding in Brussels that the "context is quite different from 2022"
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US negotiations with Russia and Ukraine proceed well — Trump
The US leader said this, talking to journalists aboard Air Force One
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Krasnopol precision munitions deliver accurate hits — Rostec
This pertains to projectiles for tubed artillery and rocket projectiles for MLRS, including guided ones, Industrial Director of Rostec armament cluster Bekhan Ozdoev told TASS
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US to lift 25% tariff on India for purchasing Russian oil
This follows from the executive order signed by Donald Trump
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Merz says EU ready for talks with Russia, but without 'parallel communication channels'
The German chancellor said the goal is to end the conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible
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UK pianist offers figure skater Gumennik to use his music at Olympics amid rights trouble
Gumennik is a 23-year-old Russian champion and silver and bronze medalist at national championships
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Russia moves forward with production of series of cancer vaccines
The vaccine is meant for adult patients with inoperable or metastatic melanoma
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Majority of Moldovan residents support integration with Russia — expert
Head of the Russian-Moldovan Friendship and Cooperation Center Dmitry Sorokin noted that there is a need to hold a referendum with two alternatives - becoming a part of Romania or Russia
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Kalashnikov Group begins production of 9-mm SR.2M submachine gun
The modernized 9-mm SR.2M submachine gun is an improved version of the SR2 pistol, developed by TsNIITochMash
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Belgorod Region governor comes under Ukrainian shelling while inspecting infrastructure
"Together with emergency response teams, we took shelter", Vyacheslav Gladkov reported
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Russia set record volume of LNG supplies to Europe in January 2026
EU imports of Russian LNG amounted to 2.276 billion cubic meters, according to TASS calculations based on data from the European analytical center Bruegel
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US to fine contractors for delays in ammunition supplies to Ukraine — Bloomberg
The exact sum of the penalty is unknown at this point
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Gunman who attempted to kill Russian general acted on Kiev’s instructions — investigators
According to Investigative Committee Spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko, the gunman flew from Russia to the UAE hours after the attempt on the life of Lieutenant-General Vladimir Alekseyev
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Germany’s economic losses from recent years’ crises reach nearly €1 trillion
Total losses in real GDP from 2020-2026 amount to €940 billion, the Cologne Institute for Economic Research reported
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IOC denies norovirus outbreak after cases among female hockey players
Players of the Swiss women’s hockey team were isolated after a case of norovirus infection was detected in one of the athletes following their victory in the opening match of the Olympic tournament against the Czech team
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US Republicans see possibility of losing control over both Congress chambers — Axios
This would become a "political earthquake," the portal said
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Japan’s ruling coalition led by PM Takaichi wins lower house majority in vote — exit poll
While the LDP is also likely to secure an individual lower house majority of over 233 seats, the ruling coalition can win a constitutional majority
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Kiev delays ceasefire, waiting for US to shift focus to Congress’ elections — news outlet
The Strana news outlet also suggested that Kiev, with the help of its partners in the EU and Republicans in the US, wants to persuade American president Donald Trump to pressure Russia
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Takeoff, landing restrictions triggered in three Russian airports
Restrictions are needed to ensure flight safety, the air regulator added
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Russia, Belarus expect record high turnover as of 2025 year-end
Almost all payments, over 95%, between Russia and Belarus are in national currencies, the Ambassador noted
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IN BRIEF: What we know about assassination attempt against Russian general
According to investigators, an unidentified gunman fired several shots at the general in a residential building on Volokolamskoye Highway and fled the scene
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Fashion show in Milan: what athletes were wearing during Olympic opening ceremony
A total of 92 national Olympic committees took part in the parade
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Organizer of terrorist attack that killed over 30 arrested in Pakistan — newspaper
The operation to capture the perpetrators was carried out in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
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Attacker and his accomplice in assassination attempt on Russian general nabbed — FSB
According to the FSB, Dubai extradited the attacker, Lyubomir Korba, born in 1960, who targeted Lieutenant-General Vladimir Alekseyev, to Russia
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Capacity of all NPPs in Kiev-controlled territory reduced — energy company
According to its information, energy facilities in eight regions of Ukraine were damaged, including power plants and substations in the electricity transmission and distribution systems
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SpaceX plans to conduct an unmanned Moon landing in March 2027 — WSJ
According to the initial plans of SpaceX head Elon Musk, Starship was supposed to head to Mars in an unmanned mode in 2026 to test the safety of landing on the planet
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Over 80 Ukrainian drones downed over various Russian regions overnight
45 of them were destroyed over the Volgograd Region
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Russian forces establish control of two localities in past day — top brass
Russian forces struck fuel and energy facilities and transport infrastructure supporting Ukrainian troops and temporary deployment areas of Ukrainian armed formations and foreign mercenaries in 145 locations
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Russia establishes control over Chugunovka settlement in Kharkov Region
The Russian defense ministry reported that Russian troops struck temporary deployment points of Ukrainian formations and foreign mercenaries in 158 areas over the past day
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Crew-12 mission that includes Russian cosmonaut arrives at space center in Florida — NASA
Liftoff of Crew-12 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft remains on track for no earlier February 11
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French politician slams Macron ‘most hated head of state in world’
The leader of the French Patriots party advised the French president to wait until his term ends and do nothing else
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Putin offers condolences to Pakistani leadership over terror attack in Islamabad
The president reiterated Russia’s readiness to expand cooperation between the two countries in fighting terrorism
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The Guardian reports on phone call between person close to Trump, foreign intelligence
The US National Security Agency detected such telephone call as early as last spring, the newspaper said in its article
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Press review: Russia, Ukraine talks move to new round as New START expires without renewal
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, February 4th
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Sending European troops to Ukraine would mean military conflict with Russia — Orban
The Hungarian prime minister intends to reaffirm this position at a meeting with activists of the ruling Fidesz party in Szombathely
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Trump genuinely desires to settle conflict with Iran peacefully — US ambassador to Israel
The next round of talks is expected early next week
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Belarus stands in solidarity with Pakistan in fight against terrorism — president
Alexander Lukashenko has sent condolences to the leadership of Pakistan in connection with the terrorist attack at the Islamabad mosque
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Slovakia overcame threats of destabilization — deputy speaker of parliament
Tibor Gaspar noted that "the protests that took place last year were an expression of citizens’ democratic right to voice their opinions"
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Press review: UN urges flexible arms control and Xi pushes yuan as global reserve currency
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, February 3rd
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Figure skater Gumennik changes music for short program at Olympics
The men's short program is scheduled for February 10, and the free skate will be presented on February 13
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Lancet-E strike system authorized for exports — developer
The system comprises a reconnaissance drone and three loitering munitions
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Italian President Mattarella declares 2026 Winter Olympic Games as open
Athletes from Russia and Belarus have been cleared to participate in the 2026 Winter Games under a neutral designation
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Russian oil consumed by other markets — Novak
According to the Russian official, the balance on the market is generally preserved
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Russian Army has most success on front line in Zaporozhye — expert Marochko
This week, Russian forces have continued fighting in Konstantinovka and Krasny Liman in the DPR and in Kupyansk in the Kharkov Region, Marochko added
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Epstein’s files mention Zelensky in connection with human trafficking from Ukraine
Vladimir Zelensky appears in Epstein's files several dozen times, most prominently in connection with the Jean-Luc Brunel case
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Moscow court sends attacker in attempt on life of senior Russian general into custody
Earlier, Leonid Korba was arrested in Dubai where he had fled after the attack and extradited to Moscow
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Diplomat doubts value of Olympics without participation of Russian, Belarusian teams
Russian Ambassador to Belarus Boris Gryzlov believes that it is impossible to fight for the top in ice hockey or biathlon without the Russian or Belarusian teams, favorites in these two sports, competing
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Ukraine wants security guarantees for Odessa, source tells TASS
According to the source close to the talks in Abu Dhabi, this aspect is of critical importance to Kiev
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Lead singer of 3 Doors Down rock band died at the age of 47
The cause of death was the oncological disease
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OSCE crisis, attack on general, NATO intervention in Ukraine: Lavrov statements
According to the foreign minister, the terrorist attack against Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev confirmed the intention of Vladimir Zelensky's regime to disrupt the negotiations
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Lavrov reads NATO chief's remarks as plans for military intervention in Ukraine
The top Russian diplomat mentioned Mark Rutte's statement that "Britain and France were ready to deploy troops to Ukraine"
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Senior Iranian diplomat meets with Russian, Chinese ambassadors after talks with US
Kazem Gharibabadi spoke with Alexey Dedov and Tsun Peiyu after the conclusion of the first phase of negotiations with the US on the Iranian nuclear dossier
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Kiev residents receive electricity for 1.5-2 hours a day due to energy problems — ministry
The Energy Ministry also pointed out that the situation in the country's energy system "remains extremely difficult"
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Police, anti-Olympics protesters clash in Milan — news agency
After a group of masked individuals began throwing stones and smoke bombs at police, authorities responded with water cannons and tear gas
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US seeks to end conflict in Ukraine by summer — Zelensky
Meanwhile, according to a statement by Vladimir Zelensky, Ukraine’s position regarding withdrawal from Donbass following the negotiations in Abu Dhabi remains unchanged
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Ukrainian forces attack Bryansk Region with Neptune, HIMARS projectiles — governor
Alexander Bogomaz reported that two civilians were wounded
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IN BRIEF: What we know about Iran-US nuclear talks in Oman
Another round of talks will take place in the coming days, Barak Ravid, correspondent for Axios and Israel’s Channel 12 reported
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Swiss alpine skier Foehn Allmen becomes first champion of 2026 Olympics
The champion finished with a time of 1 minute 51.61 seconds
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Russia reports downing 27 Ukrainian HIMARS rockets, three Neptune missiles in past day
The Russian Armed Forces have destroyed 42 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles
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US to take measures against India if it starts buying Russian oil again — Trump
According to Donald Trump, the US administration can also re-impose an additional 25% tariff
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Sanctions against Russian sports likely coming to end — newspaper
The New York Times reported this, citing statements from sports officials
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PM slams Ukraine ‘Hungary’s enemy’ due to its demands to refuse oil, gas from Russia
Currently, Hungary receives most of its oil via the Druzhba pipeline and most of its gas via TurkStream and its branches through Bulgaria and Serbia
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Second tour of presidential election to take place in Portugal
Andre Ventura, the leader of the right-wing political party Chega, and ex-secretary general of Socialist Party Antonio Jose Seguro, will compete in the presidential race
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Olympics incomplete without all Russian athletes — State Duma vice speaker
Deputy Speaker of the State Duma Alexander Zhukov noted that the situation with the admission of Russian athletes is beginning to change, since in some sports they have already been admitted to international competitions
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Russia’s newest MLRS Sarma unveiled at World Defense Show
Saudi Arabia is hosting the defense expo from February 8-12
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Russia should be part of whole world, not 'stewing in own juices' — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted the contribution of translators of fiction, who help Russian culture develop and remain modern
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Slovakia to challenge EU ban on Russian gas in court — deputy speaker
Tibor Gaspar also recalled Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico’s words, who described the EU ban as "energy suicide"
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Putin thanks UAE leader for assistance in detaining suspect in attack on Russian general
President Putin held a phone call with President of the United Arab Emirates Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan yesterday evening
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US, Kiev discuss possible elections, referendum in Ukraine in May — Reuters
According to the report, the US negotiating team told Ukrainian officials during recent meetings in Abu Dhabi "that it would be best if that vote occurred soon"
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Press review: Iran open to deal but Trump may attack and Cuba prepares for mobilization
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, February 6th
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Russia, Middle East mulling joint production of fifth-generation warplanes
With the sides currently discussing the parameters of potential cooperation and distribution of competencies, it is too early to say exactly when these projects can be launched, the FSMTC specified
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Iran briefs Russia, China on its talks with United States in Oman — top diplomat
The participation of regional countries in support of the talks was good, and we will continue consultations, the Islamic Republic’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi said
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Innoprom. Saudi Arabia international exhibition to open in Riyadh
About 140 companies will represent Russia at the exhibition, including Rosatom, Roscosmos, Rostec and others
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Spanish national granted asylum in Russia speaks out about blackmail, persecution at home
Enrique Arias Gil also noted that there is more freedom of speech in Russia than in Spain
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Ukraine's energy facilities suffer significant damage — Zelensky
Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that Russian servicemen launched a massive strike over the past day, including with Kinzhal missiles, targeting energy and transport infrastructure facilities used by the Ukrainian armed forces
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Ukrainian forces attack Belgorod with ten missiles, injuring two people — governor
According to Vyacheslav Gladkov, two commercial and infrastructure facilities, 38 cars, three apartments in two apartment buildings, and 12 private houses were damaged in the city
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Initiatives to preserve Nazi regime in Kiev unacceptable — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister also said that Russia has not received "completely new documents" from the negotiations held between the US, Ukraine, and Europe over the past couple of weeks
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Fire breaks out at Tver Region commercial facility after drone attack
So far, no casualties were reported
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Kiev urgently needs spare parts for servicing US military equipment — Pentagon
The US administration believes that the proposed sale of this equipment and support "will not alter the military balance in the region"
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Battlegroup West destroyed 44 Ukrainian quadcopters
Furthermore, 33 Ukrainian drone control stations, five ammunition depots, four mortars and eight surface robotic systems were detected and destroyed
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2026 Winter Olympic Games Official Opening Ceremony kicks off in Italy
For the first time ever, the Opening Ceremony is taking place in four different locations
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Russia grants political asylum to Spanish national persecuted at home
Educator and IT specialist Enrique Arias Gil was accused of cyberattacks on behalf of Moscow
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Iran is ready for deal, but US in no rush to finalize it — Trump
A new round of negotiations between Iran and the United States on resolving the crisis surrounding Tehran’s nuclear program took place on February 6 in the capital of Oma
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Press review: Epstein files weigh on Trump and Bitcoin plunges with little hope ahead
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, February 2nd
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Russian air defenses downed 22 Ukrainian drones
Eleven drones were downed in the Bryansk Region
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Russia foils attempted assassination of general in Moscow — Investigative Committee
The investigators say that an unidentified person shot at Vladimir Alekseyev in a residential building
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Russia gains access to Ukrainian culture minister’s files
The source said that the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption is subordinate to the government and is currently directly controlled by Vladimir Zelensky
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Parliamentary elections, referendum to be held in Thailand
The voters will determine the composition of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the National Assembly
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Archaeologist Butyagin unlikely to be released from Warsaw detention center — lawyers
The main hearings in the extradition case against the Russian scientist arrested in Poland may take place in late February or early March
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Spoljaric re-elected as ICRC president for another four years
The members of the Assembly "unanimously recognized Spoljaric’s exceptional leadership" during a "particularly complex time" time for the world
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Iran could attack US bases in response to potential strike — foreign minister
Abbas Araghchi also emphasized that Iran’s missile program will not be discussed now or in the future, as it is a matter of defense
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Japan aims to sign peace treaty with Russia despite difficult relations — premier
Sanae Takaichi emphasized that "the fact that the peace treaty has not yet been signed is beyond sad"
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Ukraine’s Burshtyn thermal power station down — mayor
The city of Burshtyn was left without without water and heat
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General Alexeyev regains consciousness post-surgery after attempt on life
At this point, it can be cautiously stated that the threat to his life has passed, the agency was informed
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Trump involves top brass in diplomatic efforts for Iran, Ukraine — AP
Both lines of talks are within the responsibility sphere of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, the news agency said
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FACTBOX: What we know about detention of suspects in attack on senior Russian general
On February 6, an attempt on the life of Lieutenant-General Vladimir Alekseyev was carried out in northwestern Moscow
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Russia to showcase new armament at World Defense Show
The 300 mm caliber Sarma multiple launch rocket system will be for the first time demonstrated at the exhibition
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US tells Kiev it will reduce its role in peace talks due to upcoming elections — Reuters
Donald Trump is likely to focus more on domestic affairs, meaning "top US officials will have less time and political capital to spend on sealing a peace accord"
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Explosion injures six people at beauty salon in Grenoble
According to the prosecutor quoted by Franceinfo, the explosive device was allegedly intended not for murder, but for intimidation
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US helped win WWII, but for Washington it was all business — Kremlin
"The main burden in the fight against fascism and the biggest price for the victory in the fight against fascism was paid by our country, the Soviet Union," Dmitry Peskov stressed
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