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15 Oct 2014, 10:38
New Russian drone-carrying corvette advances to keel-laying
The new corvette is likely to carry a helicopter-type Gorizont drone
Helicopter-type Gorizont drone
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29 Mar, 15:37
Russian medics, rescuers arrive in Myanmar to deal with quake’s aftermath
According to the ministry, the rescuers have brought along all the equipment necessary for search-and-rescue operations
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Two days ago,
09:33
France, UK preparing military intervention in Odessa — Foreign Ministry
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova dismissed the proposed "coalition of the willing" as nothing more than "a meme"
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Yesterday,
13:07
Russia to harshly respond to Japan's participation in supplying Kiev with weapons — MFA
Maria Zakharova emphasized that any steps by Japan to directly or indirectly participate in supplying Ukraine with arms and military equipment would be regarded as unequivocally hostile
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49 minutes ago
New York City mayor confirms six fatalities in helicopter crash
According to Eric Adams, all six individuals were recovered from the water, but none of them survived
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Yesterday,
15:59
Bank of Russia sets official dollar rate at 85.02 rubles for April 11
The official euro rate was lowered by 49 kopecks to 94.6036 rubles
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Yesterday,
04:46
Residents evacuated from frontline village in DPR
It took several hours for soldiers of Russia’s Battlegroup East to rescue these people
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Yesterday,
08:19
Kursk legislators unanimously accept city mayor’s resignation
The legislators appointed Deputy Mayor Sergey Kotlyarov to serve as the city’s acting head
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Yesterday,
17:35
Ansar Allah leader says US could not weaken Houthi military capabilities
"The Americans could neither ensure secure navigation for the Israeli adversary, nor halt projectile and drone attacks against it," the Houthi leader stressed
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7 Apr 2024, 06:54
Azerbaijan says its positions on border with Armenia shelled
The Armenian armed forces shelled 16 times with small arms of various calibers, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reported
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Yesterday,
07:46
Some EU countries strongly oppose use of Russian assets for Ukraine’s needs — top diplomat
Kaja Kallas declined to name those countries
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Two days ago,
17:24
Brussels demands Serbian president remove deputy PM from next cabinet — TASS source
Earlier on Wednesday, the Serbian deputy prime minister told the European Parliament that Serbia will never go to war with Russia in exchange for EU membership
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Yesterday,
17:02
Out of US prison, Russia’s Petrov says he misses home in a video from security agency
The video also shows Arthur Petrov getting off the plane by airstairs after landing in Russia
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Yesterday,
19:41
US hopes Witkoff's meeting with Iranian representative to lead to peace — top diplomat
According to him, it will be an "important meeting"
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Yesterday,
10:58
IN BRIEF: What we know about prisoner swap between Russia, United States
TASS has compiled the key details about the exchange
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Yesterday,
09:04
Russia dismisses innuendos about nonexistent threat by Bosnia’s top diplomat — diplomat
Maria Zakharova criticized Elmedin Konakovic’s statement as "clumsy to say the least"
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4 hours ago
US seeks release of Hubbard, other Americans detained in Russia — State Department
Spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed that the US swapped Russian Artur Petrov for Russian-American Ksenia Karelina
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Yesterday,
17:57
Lavrov's visit to Astana aimed at preparing most important events — Foreign Ministry
On April 10, during a working visit to Kazakhstan, the Russian foreign minister held talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu
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1 hour ago
Gold futures climb above $3,200 per troy ounce, first time since April 2
By 1:48 a.m. Moscow time, gold had extended its gains, trading at $3,212 per ounce, a 2.24% increase
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Yesterday,
16:45
IN BRIEF: What to know about outcome of Russia-US talks in Istanbul
The second round of consultations on normalizing the operation of their embassies lasted five and a half hours
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Yesterday,
18:11
Russian-US consultations make headway in normalizing work of embassies — ambassador
Alexander Darchiev confirmed that the delegations of Russia and the United States gave each other guarantees on the maintenance of diplomatic missions in both countries
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Yesterday,
15:41
Russia stresses priority of diplomatic property return in US — ambassador
Alexander Darchiev underlined that "the sides showed their mutual readiness to work on a corresponding roadmap"
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18 Dec 2024, 11:51
Gerasimov says international security deteriorates as West wants to keep dominating
It is reported that the Russian forces keep the initiative and advance in the whole front despite colossal aid to Kiev from the West
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Yesterday,
19:52
Yura Borisov signs with one of biggest US talent agencies — report
The agency describes its clients as people whose voices and vision define culture and shape the world
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Yesterday,
13:53
India, Russia agree on six projects for deepening investment cooperation
"The meeting of the working group was successful, targeting strengthening of economic ties between India and Russia through determining and promoting joint projects in sectors of mutual interest," India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry said
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Two days ago,
16:03
EU moves to sanction Serbian Deputy PM Vulin over Wednesday remarks — TASS source
According to the source, the procedure should be completed within a few days
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Yesterday,
18:14
Russian stock market indices rising on Thursday — market data
The MOEX Russia Index added 4.29% to 2,764.28 points, while the RTS Index edged up by 5.61% to 1,024.29 points
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7 Apr, 10:18
Russian economy attractive to western investors — minister
Maksim Reshetnikov pointed to a high current level of real interest rates in the Russian economy, which means that financial investments are attractive amid stable external trade turnover and steady exchange rate
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Yesterday,
14:32
West is trying to pave way for its agents of influence — Russian legislator
Vasily Piskarev pointed out that the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe recently adopted yet another anti-Russian resolution titled Foreign Interference as a Threat to Democratic Security in Europe
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Yesterday,
16:38
South Korea imposes sanctions against Russian company over alleged North Korea trade
The sanctions apply to an unregistered vessel called the Sunrise 1, operated by the Hong Kong-based company Xiangrui Shipping, as well as two Chinese citizens who work as managers at the shipping company
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4 hours ago
Helicopter crashes into river in New York — police
At least six people have died, the Associated Press news agency reported
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Yesterday,
19:37
Belarusian president calls US-China tensions 'explosive'
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that Belarus and Russia, as part of the Union State, need to keep their eyes on other conflicts as well
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4 hours ago
US State Department confirms ambassador to Ukraine to resign
Bridget Brink was ambassador at the embassy in Ukraine for three years
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Yesterday,
12:19
Russia to fight for right to assets frozen in Europe — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted at a briefing that while the Kremlin is aware of some EU countries’ position, this does not represent a broader shift in Europe’s overall stance on the issue
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Yesterday,
08:10
Russian troops completing mop-up operation in outskirts of Guyevo in Kursk area
"Our fighters are completing mopping up forest belts in the outskirts of Guyevo where hundreds of bodies of destroyed Ukrainian soldiers and military hardware can be seen," the source said
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Yesterday,
15:58
Louvre now proud holder of icon once owned by Nicholas II
The Louvre noted that "this icon will be the centerpiece of the museum's new department, given its historical significance and the fact that it is the work of one of the most renowned jewelers of the House of Faberge"
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Yesterday,
16:22
Russia can take part in construction of Sri Lanka’s energy facilities — Energy Ministry
"We consider Sri Lanka as a promising partner in the energy sphere; our talks were meaningful," Russian Deputy Minister Roman Marshavin said
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Yesterday,
16:03
Russia, US discuss plans for new meeting on diplomatic irritants — State Department
According to the statement, the current round of consultations has demonstrated that the parties are maintaining a "constructive approach" in their relations
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4 hours ago
US may banish Chinese companies from American stock exchanges — Fox Business journalist
Shares of more than 300 Chinese companies are traded on the American stock exchanges, including Alibaba, Sinopec, JD.com and NetEase
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Yesterday,
18:01
Apple ships 1.5 mln iPhones out of India to avoid US tariffs — Reuters
According to sources, Apple has chartered six cargo planes to ship 600 tons of gadgets
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Yesterday,
15:33
Trump's trade wars will strengthen 'economic symbiosis' of Russia and China — envoy
Boris Titov noted that Donald Trump has put the trade war with the entire world on hold, focusing on the confrontation with China
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Yesterday,
16:33
Azerbaijan’s president says Western organizations plotted coups in his county
Ilham Aliyev noted that in 2005, there was an attempt to organize an "orange revolution" in Azerbaijan under the auspices of the US Department of State
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30 Mar, 15:25
Actor Richard Chamberlain died at age of 90
According to him, the actor died on March 29 in Waimanalo, Hawaii, due to complications following a stroke
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Two days ago,
06:39
Russian forces fighting to liberate last two communities in Kursk Region — defense source
Fierce battles continue in the village of Gornal and the farmstead Oleshnya
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Yesterday,
13:35
Urals oil price drops below $50 per barrel first since June 2023
The price of Urals oil was last below $50 per barrel on June 12, 2023
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Yesterday,
19:09
US hopes to reach agreement with Russia, Ukraine soon — Trump
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on April 7 that President Vladimir Putin supports a ceasefire in Ukraine, but before that some issues have to be resolved, which for now are hanging in the air
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7 Apr, 13:17
Russian troops liberate Katerinovka community in Donetsk region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 215 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy artillery guns in its area of responsibility over the past day
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Two days ago,
19:21
Russian MFA mocks Macron's shifting rhetoric, blames it on 'atmospheric pressure'
Maria Zakharova went on to say that before French President "started opening his nuclear umbrella over everyone, he was saying that he absolutely needed a place at the negotiating table"
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Yesterday,
16:00
Circulation of cash in Russia gains 5.1% in 2024 — Central Bank
The largest movement of cash involved individuals depositing and withdrawing money at physical bank locations, the regulator said
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Yesterday,
18:00
US committed to settling differences with Iran diplomatically — State Department
Spokesperson Tammy Bruce added that the current American administration is determined to solve the problem "through conversations, summits and discussions, so that that is really the hallmark of this administration"
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Yesterday,
16:23
Aeroflot denies Moscow-Denpasar airliner’s return to Sheremetyevo due to faulty engine
"Under flight safety rules, the commander of that flight decided to return to the airport of departure after one of the plane’s systems activated a sensor unrelated to the engines," the statement reads
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Yesterday,
10:57
Kremlin dismisses Zelensky’s accusations of Russia dragging China into Ukraine conflict
"China has always maintained a very balanced position," Dmitry Peskov said
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20 Feb 2023, 14:30
Merkel confirms that Minsk agreements were meant to give Ukraine 'more time'
The pranksters telephoned the ex-chancellor on behalf Ukraine’s former Ukrainian President Pyotr Poroshenko
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Yesterday,
18:05
Treaty between Minsk, Moscow guarantees absolute security to Belarus — Lukashenko
According to the Belarusian president, "the Poles, Baltic countries, and so on, had their own plans but now they are quiet"
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Yesterday,
15:56
Pentagon sees threat to US in Russia, China, DPRK strengthening cooperation
"Together, these countries’ growing ties create a complex, interconnected challenge to US national security and regional stability," US Indo-Pacific Command chief Samuel Paparo noted
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Two days ago,
14:19
Beijing won’t make concessions in trade war with Trump, US needs China — expert
Zhang Weiwei also claimed that in the first round of the trade war, 90% of the US tariffs against China were paid by American companies and consumers
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Yesterday,
14:43
Russia's position on Balkans may help prevent negative developments in region — president
Milorad Dodik noted that in March, some European representatives began discussing a potential change in the role of EUFOR Althea, the EU military mission operating in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Yesterday,
07:48
Russian Pacific Fleet warships wrap up visit to India
The Russian Navy was represented in the drills by the Pacific Fleet’s corvettes Rezky and Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov and medium sea tanker Pechenga
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27 Dec 2016, 11:32
Hollywood star Mickey Rourke may hold boxing bout in Russia next year
In November of 2014, Rourke defeated 29-year-old American Elliot Seymour in an exhibition boxing match in Moscow
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Yesterday,
13:34
Zhuravka liberation brings Russian troops closer to Ukrainian army’s hub in Sumy Region
Yunakovka is a logistics hub for the Ukrainian army to supply its combat group in Russia’s borderline Kursk Region
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Yesterday,
14:57
Paris aware of Ukraine’s military industry collapse, calls for more aid to Kiev — expert
Alexander Stepanov confirmed that Russia regularly carried out precision strikes against these enterprises, including with Iskander missiles and Geran drones, in an effort to hurt Ukraine’s arms production
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Yesterday,
16:05
US oil supplies to China set to decline to almost zero due to Trump tariffs — Bloomberg
Crude supplies from the US "are by no means vital to China" - in the early months of this year added up to roughly 1% of the Asian nation’s total imports, according to data from analytics firm Vortexa Ltd, the agency reported
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Yesterday,
17:13
Airliner with 41 people on board skids off runway in Arctic Russia, no casualties
The aircraft was scheduled to fly to Arkhangelsk
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Yesterday,
17:10
US-China tensions very serious, even explosive — Lukashenko
"The Chinese somehow manage to smooth it out and keep this tension under control," the Belarusian president noted
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Two days ago,
15:45
US inconspicuously strengthens military presence in Poland — expert
According to Alexander Hoffmann, it is a direct consequence of NATO assuming the responsibilities for coordinating military assistance to Ukraine, a transition formalized during the summit in Washington last July
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Yesterday,
16:13
US duties against China increased to 145% — CNBC
According to the source, 125% import duties in respect of Chinese products announced by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday do not account the 20% tariff set earlier by the US leader for allegedly insufficient efforts of Canadian, Mexican and Chinese governments in combating fentanyl spread
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Yesterday,
13:15
Russian forces strike Ukrainian military airfield, weapons depots over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 430 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed five enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day
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4 Apr, 12:57
Russia wins industrial war, leaving Europe in the dust, British report shows
Meanwhile, Europe lacked a coherent strategy or understanding regarding its supply chains
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Yesterday,
16:43
Russian foreign trade balance up 2.72% in 2M 2025 — Customs
Exports to European countries decreased to $9.1 bln, down 9.2%, while imports lost 9.3% to $9.7 bln
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Yesterday,
17:06
WHO's claims of looming pandemic overblown, says Russian expert
According to Vladimir Nikiforov, there is no evidence supporting the idea that a pandemic will break out in the near future
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Yesterday,
13:22
Soyuz MS-26 crew set to return to Earth on April 20 — Roscosmos
The crew will consist of Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner and NASA astronaut Donald Pettit
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Yesterday,
13:19
Foreigners to be allowed staying in Russia on electronic visa twice longer — PM
The permitted stay will be 30 days instead of 16
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Yesterday,
12:14
Russian army hits two Ukrainian repair sites with Geran UAVs — politician
According to Vladimir Rogov, one of the strikes hit a large industrial facility used by the Ukrainian army to repair military equipment
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Yesterday,
17:29
Russian wrestlers do country proud at European championship, rack up five golds — coach
The 2025 European Wrestling Championship is being held in Bratislava, Slovakia from April 7-13
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Yesterday,
11:56
Russian troops liberate over 4 sq km near Zaporozhye Region's Kamenskoye — politician
Vladimir Rogov said that the Russian forces are holding the initiative, and the advance continues
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37 minutes ago
UK considers deploying troops to Ukraine for five years
According to the plan under discussion in London and Paris, Western forces may be sent to Ukraine following a settlement of the conflict, acting as a "deterrent force" purportedly to prevent the resumption of hostilities
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Yesterday,
19:49
US may extend its pause in lifting import tariffs — Trump
President Donald Trump said that we'll have to see what happens at that time, answering the question whether the three-month pause announced on April 9 may be extended at the end of that period
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Two days ago,
14:41
MFA shocked by Ukraine offering ‘safaris’ to foreign nationals
Maria Zakharova stressed that "the Kiev regime has long turned war into a business"
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Yesterday,
10:39
Crime in the making: Diplomat slams EU diplomacy chief’s words about frozen Russian assets
"I think this gives us a unique opportunity to analyze a crime before it was committed, not just after," Maria Zakharova said
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4 hours ago
Belarusian president warns trade war could escalate into military confrontation
He pointed to the Houthi situation as an example of how conflicts can spiral
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21 Mar, 15:59
Zelensky doing damage control after losing big in Jeddah talks — expert
Mikhail Pavliv explained that in Jeddah, the Americans got everything they wanted in the military aspect from Ukraine very quickly
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Yesterday,
14:35
Western countries discuss sending troops to Ukraine after ceasefire
Although the US is absent from the meeting, NATO structures are actively involved in the discussion, especially on how to improve Kiev's capabilities on the battlefield, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas pointed out
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Yesterday,
18:35
US would like to strike trade deal with China — Trump
The US leader said that he has "great respect" for Chinese President Xi Jinping
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Yesterday,
12:47
Bodies of 9 civilians found in Russia’s Kursk Region after Ukrainian shelling — agency
It has been established that no later than March, Ukrainian servicemen deliberately shelled residential houses in the village of Makhnovka
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Two days ago,
20:15
Trump says ready for fair trade deals with China, other countries
"We have $36 trillion of debt for a reason. We don't have a debt for fun. And people took advantage of our country, and they ripped us off for decades," the US leader emphasized
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4 hours ago
Expansion of cooperation between Russia, US not discussed in Istanbul — State Department
According to spokesperson Tammy Bruce, it is a technical meeting
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Yesterday,
12:52
Russian-US consultations conclude in Istanbul after almost six hours
The meeting ended without any press statements
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1 hour ago
Europe is in crisis and losing itself — Republika Srpska President
Milorad Dodik noted that "representatives of the current Brussels mainstream no longer feel safe, and the Europe they were entrusted to govern has been lost"
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5 Mar 2022, 15:57
Since 2014 13,000-14,000 have been killed in Donbass — Putin
The Russian leader believes what is particularly intolerable is the so-called civilized West has preferred not to notice this for eight years
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Yesterday,
10:36
China not to tolerate intimidation by US, to follow through to the end — commerce ministry
"Pressure, threats, and blackmail are not acceptable ways to cooperate with the People’s Republic of China," Chinese commerce ministry’s spokesperson He Yongqian stressed
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6 Mar, 13:54
Respite for Ukrainian forces on battlefield unacceptable — Russian diplomat
According to Maria Zakharova, the true intention of France and the UK, which came up with a plan for Ukraine, was to prevent a collapse of the front line for Ukrainian forces
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Yesterday,
10:49
Ukrainian troops trapped between Dzerzhinsk and Dimitrov in Donetsk region, says DPR
Russian forces have made considerable gains in the area of Sukhaya Balka, including the settlements of Aleksandropol, Panteleymonovka and Valentinovka where Ukrainian troops are under intense pressure
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8 Apr, 14:42
Russian soldiers in Guyevo were confronted by Ukrainian elite units
Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed that units from the battle group North had liberated Guyevo
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Yesterday,
17:22
Western countries know nothing about democracy — Lukashenko
"No matter how much the Americans, the French, and others try to pretend otherwise, they’re not just spreading propaganda – it goes beyond that," the Belarusian leader stressed
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4 hours ago
No serious changes in US-Russia relations without ceasefire in Ukraine — State Department
Spokeswoman Tammy Bruce emphasized that interaction is necessary to achieve any result
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Yesterday,
18:07
Russian, US delegations state need to immediately eliminate 'irritants' — envoy
"The Russian side emphasized the importance of the prompt return of Moscow's diplomatic property seized by the US authorities," Alexander Darchiev said
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Yesterday,
13:33
Russia adapting its logistics system to achieve economic independence — official
In the current environment, international transport corridors play an increasingly important role in maintaining stable export-import and transit cargo flows across the Russian territory, Nikolay Patrushev pointed out
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Yesterday,
15:26
Breakthrough Russian allergy vaccine could hit market by 2026 — FMBA
According to the statement, all pre-clinical trials for the vaccine are nearing completion, with its safety and effectiveness already confirmed, and the manufacturing process laid down
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Yesterday,
11:01
EU cracks down on dissent, defies democracy it once lectured Russia on — Kremlin
"They are departing from the very standards of democracy they have long proclaimed and sought to impart to other nations, including us," Dmitry Peskov said
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Two days ago,
15:30
Vulin tells European Parliament Serbia 'will never go to war with Russia'
"For 20 years, we've been fulfilling every wish and demand of the EU, and then we're told that the next full members of the EU, without meeting a single condition, are Ukraine and Moldova," the Serbian Deputy Prime Minister said
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31 Mar, 10:01
Medvedev calls Russia's latest missiles best cure for Russophobia
The politician said that Russophobia stems from "bipolar affective exaggeration of Russia’s influence on the life of Europe and Europeans" and alternates between manic and depressive phases
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Yesterday,
10:00
Press review: US and China launch trade war while Russia and the US hold new talks
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 10th
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