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Senior Russian lawmaker cautions US about nuclear fuel supplies to Ukraine
Ukraine has allowed supplies of upgraded nuclear fuel from US manufacturer Westinghouse
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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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Russia, China view electricity supply contract as valid — Inter RAO
Russia has not supplied electricity to China this year
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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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US helicopter hit by Iranian drone, not yet known if it was intentional or not — media
US President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform earlier that an American AH-64 Apache helicopter had been shot down over the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces and called for a response
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Up to 500 Ukrainian soldiers may be trapped in center of Konstantinovka — expert
Andrey Marochko previously said that Russian troops were advancing on Konstantinovka from two directions
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Russia hits 10 military enterprises in Kiev — Russia’s envoy to UN
Vasily Nebenzya says the Russian armed forces are attacking targets with precision weapons
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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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Election irregularities in Armenia raise questions over parliament legitimacy — analyst
Pavel Danilin called the scale of violations ahead of the elections "unprecedented"
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US begins third wave of strikes on Iran — Axios
Earlier, it was reported the start of a second wave of US strikes targeting air defense systems and radars in Iran
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Partners urge Kazakhstan to raise oil supplies due to Hormuz constraints
Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov stressed that Kazakhstan remained a highly reliable supplier to its partners
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Gas injection rates in European storages 20% below last year in June
The UGS facilities in Europe are currently 42.5% full against 51% a year earlier
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Moon exploration program to be implemented by 2040 — Russian space agency
Roscosmos said that "the goal of Moon exploration programs is to protect national interests on the new space frontier"
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Top Iranian diplomat calls on US to withdraw troops from Middle East
Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iranian Armed Forces will leave no attack or threat unanswered
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Moscow, Minsk ready to use nuclear weapons to defend Union State — Russia
Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin also noted the demonstrative and provocative build-up of NATO's armed forces in the immediate vicinity of the borders of the Union State
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More than 40 UAVs destroyed over Russia’s Voronezh Region overnight
In one of the districts, communications equipment was damaged as a result of falling UAV debris
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Reaching US-Iran deal could take months — Vance
US Vice President JD Vance also didn't rule out that the deal could happen in the next week
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What is known about prison terror plot foiled by FSB in Russia’s Ulyanovsk Region
The attack was plotted by a supporter of an international terrorist organization, banned in Russia
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Trump suggests US could help rebuild Iran’s infrastructure
According to the US leader, Washington would get half of Iran’s oil in return
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Hungary rejects double standards in talks on Ukraine’s EU accession &mdash — Magyar
Prime Minister noted that the accession process includes 33 negotiating chapters and stressed that Ukraine still faces a long path before any decision on membership can be made
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Pakistan carries out strikes on Afghanistan, 13 people killed — Afghan authorities
According to the Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, 14 other women and children were injured
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Zelensky calls cases of Ukrainian drones appearing over Baltics 'occasional'
Recent reports have pointed to Ukrainian drones entering the airspace of Baltic states, with UAVs reportedly crashing in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia
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IN BRIEF: MFA on turning Ukraine into 'criminal empire' and growing potential for conflict
According to the statement, the conflict potential is growing worldwide amid the West’s dangerous attempts to use terrorist groups and extremist forces to keep afloat hotbeds of tensions
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Nebenzya comments on pause in Ukraine talks, utter disgrace at UNSC meeting on Starobelsk
The Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations stressed that Kiev had demonstrated its unwillingness to compromise
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Kremlin closely following developments after US airstrikes in Syria
Earlier on February 26, the US carried out airstrikes near the Syrian-Iraqi border
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Pentagon admits that its planes at bases in continental US still unprotected from drones
US Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink said that this is one of the more significant threats
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Further phases of BRICS expansion will follow, says South African president
It is noted that the membership will take effect from January 1, 2024
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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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Resumption of wide-scale US strikes on Iran would be costly step — Trump
According to the US leader, a resumption of wide-scale US strikes would lead to the months-long closure of the Strait of Hormuz
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Armenian elections held amid pressure on opposition, Western interference — MFA
According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, the Armenian people have demonstrated a clear demand for the steady development of Moscow-Yerevan relations
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Iran strikes US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain — Fars
According to the news agency, it was done "in response to the enemy’s malicious act"
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s transport, energy sites over past day
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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Investigation reveals serious misconduct by ICC Prosecutor Khan — media
According to the report, Karim Khan, through his lawyers, has rejected the findings, calling the decision to suspend him "unlawful, procedurally unfair, and unsupported by evidence"
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Russia, Belarus to prepare support measures for Union State goods by year-end
Russian State Secretary and Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Roman Chekushov emphasized that these measures are intended to encourage enterprises in both countries to pursue industrial integration processes
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Number of civilians injured in DPR over past day rises to nine due to Ukrainian attacks
The office also received reports of damage to one passenger car and one truck
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Russian car market ranked sixth in Europe in May
The report notes that the Russian market demonstrated the strongest growth dynamics among Europe’s largest automobile markets
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US, Iran discuss 15-year ban on uranium enrichment under nuclear deal — media
The US initially pushed for a 20-year ban, while Iran proposed a 10-year period
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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 completes strikes against Iran — CENTCOM
The operation was a proportional response to recent attacks on U.S. forces and international commercial ships transiting regional waters, the US Central Command said
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Cheboksary comes under missile attack, number of casualties being clarified
The Chuvashia Education Ministry recommended refraining from visiting educational institutions until the threat alert is lifted
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Two US strategic refueling aircraft flying over Persian Gulf
Another such aircraft is flying over the Gulf’s western coast
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US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV
Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation
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Armenian elections inherently unfair — Russian expert
Unprecedented pressure was exerted on the opposition, Areg Agasaryan said
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NATO forces intercept missile presumably launched from Iran — Turkish Defense Ministry
According to the ministry, "all necessary measures are being taken decisively and without hesitation against any threat directed at Turkey's territory and airspace"
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Fracture on Soyuz spacecraft most likely caused by technological error — Roscosmos CEO
It was done by a human hand - there are traces of a drill sliding along the surface, Dmitry Rogozin said
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Russia’s 2,000th R-7 rocket delivers Resurs-P remote sensing satellite into orbit
Resurs-P satellites are designed for the Earth’s remote sensing and for regional and local monitoring of its surface
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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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EU to restrict high-performance alloys exports as part of anti-Russian sanctions — Kallas
According to the EU top diplomat, the import of car parts, several precious-metals ores and chemicals will also be restricted
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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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Russia boosts electricity supplies to Kazakhstan by 28% in 5M 2026 — Inter RAO
Inter RAO supplied 1.4 billion kWh of electricity to Kazakhstan during January-May 2026
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Fire on gas pipeline in Dagestan extinguished
No casualties or injuries occurred
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Ukraine should explain its role in Nord Stream blasts — AfD leader
Alice Weidel argued that Ukraine should also compensate Germany
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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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Russia insists on US nuclear weapons withdrawal from Europe — Russian diplomat
Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Andrey Belousov mentioned the existing possibility of inflicting damage on the most important civilian and military infrastructure facilities in Russia
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Chance of Putin-Trump conversation, mediation on Ukraine — Kremlin spokesman's remarks
The mediation process on the Ukraine track is "currently stalled," Dmitry Peskov said
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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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Lavrov arrives in Kazan for CSTO foreign ministers’ meeting
The meeting will be held on June 10 as part of Russia’s CSTO chairmanship in 2026
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Gold futures fall below $4,250 per troy ounce, first time since March 23
By 02:28 a.m. Moscow time, the decline in futures prices had slowed, with gold trading at $4,247.7 per troy ounce
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Press review: NATO drills near Russia as Armenia keeps same policy after elections
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, June 9th
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European Commission proposes adding Patriarch Kirill to 21st sanctions package — TV
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the package would add 170 individuals and entities to the sanctions list, but did not disclose specific names
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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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Top diplomat emphasized Iran’s legitimate right to self-defense
Abbas Araghchi condemned the US military aggression and violations of the Islamic Republic’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity
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Oreshnik missile system used in special military op to confirm its accuracy — expert
"This analysis was necessary for developing a more targeted strike policy against the enemy, including the destruction of critical military and government control facilities, as well as infrastructure in urban Ukraine," Igor Korotchenko said
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Poland does not intend to block negotiations on Ukraine's EU accession — Tusk
"Poland will support Ukraine on its path to Europe on terms that will be European, as well as safe and beneficial for Poland," the Polish prime minister added
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Trump family earn $2.3 billion from working on cryptocurrency projects — Reuters
According to the agency, the companies that brought profit to the US president's family include World Liberty Financial, AI Financial Corp, and US Bitcoin
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US hopes new strikes on Iran will not derail negotiations — CNN
Washington believes the new strikes will serve as a "warning shot" for Iran
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Persian Gulf countries running out of interceptor missiles - Bloomberg
Iran has fired almost 1,200 ballistic missiles and 4,000 Shahed drones at the Gulf states since the start of the war
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European Commission unveils proposals on 21st anti-Russian sanction package
This sanctions package will be the biggest one over the last two years
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Ukraine loses 80 heavy hexacopters during day from actions of West battlegroup
53 unmanned aircraft control points were also discovered and destroyed
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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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Russia may resume electricity supplies to Turkey in September
The opportunity of exporting to Turkey will depend both on electricity prices abroad and on the regime and balance situation in the energy systems of southern Russia and Georgia, Sergey Dregval added
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Iranian forces destroy MQ-9 drone, strike US base in Jordan — IRGC
In addition, the "IRGC Aerospace Force, using long-range solid-fuel missiles, struck and destroyed four important targets, including F-35 fighter jet hangars" at the US Al-Azraq air base in Jordan
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Russian market for LLM protection solutions may exceed $13.89 mln in 2026
The company noted that the active adoption of generative AI in the corporate environment is creating new risks
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ASEAN will benefit from preserving unity, ability to withstand challenges — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister stressed that Russia and ASEAN are connected by long-standing and strengthening ties of cooperation
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Russia to keep electricity imports, exports flat YOY in 2026 — Inter RAO
"The main export destinations will remain Kazakhstan and Mongolia, as well as supplies in the southern direction, mainly to Georgia," Sergey Dregval said
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Lavrov to take part in CSTO Foreign Ministers Council meeting in Kazan
Sergey Lavrov will also brief his colleagues on initiatives aimed at implementing the priorities of Russia’s current CSTO chairmanship
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Russian airlines ready to resume flights to Middle East
Russian Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin noted that the route network is reopening gradually and cautiously in order not to create risks to passenger safety
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Car bomb explosion outside Moscow kills driver — investigative authority
According to investigators, a car was blown up while passing by an apartment building in Balashikha at about 5:30 a.m.
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Ukrainian attacks kill two civilians, leave four injured in Russia’s Belgorod Region
The Ukrainian army carried out 89 attacks on the Belgorod Region in the past 24 hours, targeting 13 municipalities
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Russian tactical nuclear weapons pose no threat to US — diplomat
"The attempts to put this issue at the core of a strategic stability dialogue or some negotiations on nuclear arms control still hold no prospects," Andrey Belousov said
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Shunning Russian gas to cost Slovakia hundreds of millions of euros — energy supplier
According to the spokesman, SPP is stepping up efforts to find alternatives to Russian gas
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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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Politicization of UNSC work on Iran will hinder resumption of IAEA inspections — diplomat
Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya noted that there are "no grounds to hold a briefing" of the Security Council’s committee 1737 on Iranian sanctions "and there will not be any"
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Kuwait air defense systems repelling aerial attack — General Staff
"Kuwaiti air defense systems are currently confronting hostile aerial targets in accordance with approved operational procedures," the emirate’s General Staff reported
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Iranian drone takes down US Apache attack helicopter over Strait of Hormuz — CNN
According to CNN, the helicopter was shot down by an Iranian kamikaze drone Shahed and two crew members of the destroyed aircraft were later rescued and taken to safety by a US naval drone
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US struck Kuwait with copied Iranian drone to sell it air defense systems — diplomat
The Kuwaiti Civil Aviation Authority said on June 3 that the passenger terminal T1 at Kuwait International Airport has been attacked by drones and missiles launched from Iran
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IRGC carries out retaliatory strikes on US military bases in Middle East
Earlier, the US Central Command reported carrying out strikes on Iran after an American Apache helicopter was shot down over the Strait of Hormuz
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Panorama of Siege of Sevastopol almost destroyed in Ukrainian drone strike — governor
The panorama would be restored, as it was after the Great Patriotic War, Mikhail Razvozhayev vowed
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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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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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Tehran says US helicopter incident near Hormuz not deliberate — TV
According to the TV channel, Tehran informed mediators that the incident was "unintentional" and occurred "as a result of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz"
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EC head promises Kiev €9 bln by end of month, start accession talks
Ursula von der Leyen also announced that the first negotiating cluster on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova to the EU will open in the coming days
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US president threatens strikes on Iran’s energy, civilian infrastructure
Donald Trump called on Iranian leaders to open the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that otherwise the country "will be living in hell
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Trump ready to consider commando raid on Iran if negotiations fail
The US leader believes that the current round of escalation between Israel and Iran will not affect the US-Iran negotiation process
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Bahrain air defense systems repelling Iranian attacks
Earlier, the kingdom’s Interior Ministry reported that air raid sirens had been activated
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Withdrawal from NPT not in Iran’s interests neither now nor in future — Russian MFA
Ambassador-at-Large Andrey Belousov said there are many reasons for this
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Russian Baltic Fleet forces repel enemy drone attack on naval base in drills
The personnel also delivered fire on the targets that simulated a hypothetical enemy’s UAVs, practiced the assignments of radiation, chemical and biological protection
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Organizers of 2026 FIFA World Cup withdraw Iran’s ticket allocation — agency
All Iranian football fans who have already finalized their travel plans will now be unable to attend matches supporting their national team
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Air defense destroys three more UAVs heading toward Moscow
Emergency service specialists are working at the site where the debris fell
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Criminal case opened against Prosperous Armenia party leader
The Prosecutor General’s Office accuses Gagik Tsarukyan of tax evasion
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Russian MP warns of nuclear proliferation risk if Israel uses nukes against Iran
Alexey Pushkov noted that the question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will use nuclear weapons in Iran has been actively discussed on American television in recent days
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Magyar wants to meet with Zelensky over agreement on Transcarpathian Hungarians’ rights
According to the Hungarian prime minister, the sides continue discussing where and when he can meet with Vladimir Zelensky for that
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