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Work on Russia-Abkhazia integration agreement continues — Russian Foreign Ministry
Lukashevich said the new Russian-Abkhazian agreement will not affect the formats of negotiations on the situation in Transcaucasia
Sukhumi, Abkhazia
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Georgia should continue direct dialogue with Russia — envoy
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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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Lebanon ready to resume talks with Israel to stop escalation — president
He also condemned "those who seek to drag Lebanon into a regional conflict, ignoring the will of the majority of its citizens tired of the war and its consequences."
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Russian expert sees Ukraine losing priority as US shifts focus to Middle East
According to Alexander Stepanov, Washington is doing "what is necessary" to plug the holes in the security system, even though the move is likely to harm Kiev
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Territorial issue not the only problem to solve in Ukrainian conflict — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov said this issue still remains among the main ones
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White House underestimates Tehran's resolve to resist — media
The article notes that the Washington administration appears to have failed to accurately assess how Iran would respond
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School in Iran's Khomein comes under attack — security service
No information about possible casualties from the attack has been released yet
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Iranian security agencies targeted in recent strike on northwest Iran — Mehr
According to the report, the office of the special police force and the investigative police department were attacked in the city of Tabriz
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Israel attacked Saudi Aramco’s refinery in false flag operation — news agency
According to the agency's source, the port of Fujairah in the UAE is one of the next targets of Israelis
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Russian troops 'turn war on its head' by pioneering drone warfare era - expert
According to Dmitry Kuzyakin, the war that everyone had known since the advent of artillery and aircraft was changed forever
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Turkish foreign ministry summons Iranian ambassador amid missile attack
The Iranian ambassador was summoned to give explanation over the incident in which a ballistic missile was launched toward Turkey from the Iranian territory
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Russian developers upgrade anti-UAV camouflage umbrella
The developers have changed the design material to be radiotransparent, allowing soldiers under cover to simultaneously use a radio or electronic warfare system
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Von der Leyen may face new vote of no confidence due to EP crisis — MEP
Previously, EU diplomats and officials criticized von der Leyen for exceeding her official powers and attempting to position herself as the EU's chief representative on the international stag
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Middle East conflict deprives Ukraine of missiles for Western air defenses — media
According to the report, supplies of air-defense missiles that Ukraine desperately would like for itself were being quickly consumed in the Middle East
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Turkey's economy stands to lose tens of billions if Iran war lasts 90 days — newspaper
According to the report, the most serious disruptions were recorded in export operations with Iran
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Presidential envoy notes importance of Russia-US dialogue for energy security
Kirill Dmitriev noted that Russia-US dialogue is vital for the world, as only jointly with Russia can global energy security be restored and ensured
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Russian president signs law banning GMO production
The document obliges importers of GMO products to a compulsory public registration
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Russian court fines Google over $140,000 for refusing to take down banned content
The company's representative did not appear at the court hearing
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Trump choosing between Vance, Rubio as presidential candidate — newspaper
People close to JD Vance and Marco Rubio say that the two are friends
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Israel, US damage palace in Iran's Isfahan listed as UNESCO World Heritage site — MFA
Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei noted that "this Safavid masterpiece is not only part of Iran’s cultural and civilizational heritage but also a cultural treasure belonging to all humanity"
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US senator urges Israel not to damage Iran’s oil production industry
US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham noted that the goal of the operation is to liberate the Iranian people in a fashion that does not cripple their chance to start a new and better life when this regime collapses
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China to carry out resolute strikes against separatists in Taiwan — report
According to the report, the People's Republic of China will promote peaceful development across the Taiwan Strait
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Putin-Trump conversation may help to stop bloodshed in Iran — Palestinian envoy
Abdel Hafiz Nofal said that Americans should end their aggression against Iran
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Restoring LNG production in Middle East to take months — Putin
It is impossible to promptly compensate the missing volumes, Russian President told
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Hungary imposing ban on export of oil, petroleum products
Hungarian Economy Minister Marton Nagy said that the government took this decision to protect the interests of Hungarian citizens
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Russia's position on Ukraine remains unchanged while other parties watch and wait — MFA
According to Rodion Miroshnik, all sides are watching closely what is happening in the Middle East
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Zelensky says talks on Ukraine postponed amid situation around Iran
Vladimir Zelensky stressed that the priority and attention of Ukraine's partners is on the situation around Iran
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FACTBOX: What is known about Russian-crewed Caffa cargo ship detained in Sweden
Swedish authorities said the arrested captain of the ship is a Russian citizen
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Hot phase of Middle East conflict may last 10-15 days more — Russian expert
According to Murad Sadygzade, the most alarming conclusion of recent days is that the current conflict is acting as an accelerator for a broader global crisis
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Iran’s IRGC announces launching 10 heavy missiles on Tel-Aviv
Earlier, the commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force Majid Mousavi announced that the Islamic Republic will only use missiles with warheads weighing more than a ton at the next stages of the conflict
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Israel, US launch airstrikes on central, northern Iran — news agency
No data about the damage has been available yet
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Putin holds second telephone call with Iranian president in one week — Kremlin
Their previous telephone conversation took place on March 6, after Putin held a series of talks with leaders of the Persian Gulf countries
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White House to support assassination of Iran's leader if he refuses to compromise — media
In particular, Donald Trump would like Iran to abandon its nuclear program under the new leader
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Ukrainian crisis arose from Western support for coup in Kiev — Putin
The Kiev regime is manipulating European countries, the Russian President said, describing such interaction with the phrase "the tail wagging the dog"
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Putin-Trump phone talk centered around Iran, Ukraine — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov emphasized that the US President has again expressed his interest in having the conflict in Ukraine resolved by reaching a ceasefire and a long-term settlement as quickly as possible
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Israel completes another wave of strikes on Iran, over 170 bombs dropped
In Tehran, the IDF struck a command center belonging to the IRGC’s Quds Force
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Attacks on energy facilities in Persian Gulf will hit global economy — Qatari MFA
Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari called on the international community to do everything possible to persuade the United States, Israel and Iran to stop attacks on energy infrastructure
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Missile debris from strike on girls’ school in Iran bears US markings — NYT
The remnants appear to be from a US-made Tomahawk cruise missile manufactured in 2014 or later, the newspaper reported
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Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia have cut oil production amid crisis — Bloomberg
According to sources, the countries slashed their combined output by a third, resulting in a 6% drop in global oil supplies
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Holding Ukraine talks in EU troublesome because of pressure — Russian envoy
Rodion Miroshnik noted that talks about negotiations should be largely held behind closed doors so as to protect the negotiators from any external pressure
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Aggressors seeking to ‘drive wedge’ between Iran, Arab countries — Russian diplomat
The Russian side expressed regret that civilians and civilian infrastructure in many countries of the region are suffering from the hostilities
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Putin says Russia’s support and solidarity with Iran remains unchanged
Russian President expressed confidence in his congratulatory message to Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei that he will honorably continue his father’s legacy
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Strait of Hormuz closure would lead to a global economic disaster — Saudi Aramco CEO
"There would be catastrophic consequences for the world's oil markets the longer the disruption goes on, and the more drastic the consequences for the global economy," Amin Nasser said
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Putin offered Russia’s mediation in Middle East conflict before escalation — Kremlin
Despite all of this, the Russian leader cannot be viewed yet as a mediator in the settlement of the ongoing developments in the Middle East, Dmitry Peskov stressed
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FSB chief touts great progress in neutralizing terrorist threat in Russia
Alexander Bortnikov stressed that over the past 20 years, targeted combat operations significantly reduced the number of terrorist crimes in a relatively short period
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Orban urges von der Leyen to suspend EU sanctions against Russian energy
The threat of rising energy prices in Europe has arisen not only because of military actions in the Middle East, but also as a result of Ukraine's suspension of the transit of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline, Orban noted
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Price of Brent oil down almost 7% on ICE
By 8:35 a.m. Moscow time, the price of Brent had reached $92.3 per barrel
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Iran launches missile strike at US helicopter base in Kuwait
Early this morning, IRGC Navy struck US Al-Udeiri Helicopter Base in Kuwait with kamikaze drones and cruise missiles
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Russian envoy describes Putin-Trump phone call as constructive
Possible solutions to Ukraine and Iran conflict were discussed, Kirill Dmitriev said
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Russian army liberates settlement of Golubovka in DPR
Units of Battlegroup South have liberated the settlement of Golubovka
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Russian embassy condemns attack on House of Russian Culture in Nabatieh
This act of military aggression against an institution operating solely in the cultural and humanitarian sphere cannot be justified, the diplomatic mission said
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Russia to take diplomatic, military steps in response to US experiments in Georgia
The chairman of Russia’s State Duma Defense Committee said that the concerned agencies were recommended to appeal to the UN and the OPCW, asking for an inspection of the Lugar laboratory
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Pentagon chief says world does not appreciate US efforts to reduce civilian casualties
Pete Hegseth also accused Iran of placing missile weapons in residential areas and striking civilians in other countries
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Hungary interested in supporting Ukraine as buffer zone between itself, Russia — PM
According to Viktor Orban, Hungary will be able to guarantee its security if it doesn’t border Russia
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Ukrainian armed forces missile strike on Bryansk leaves casualties, wounded
Priority measures are being taken to contain and eliminate the consequences of the attack
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Over 1,000 attempted terrorist acts thwarted in Russia over past 20 years — FSB chief
Over the past two decades alone, more than 1,000 attempted terrorist attacks were prevented, over 2,500 militants were eliminated and some 17,000 of their accomplices were detained, Alexander Bortnikov said
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US, Israel guilty of environmental crime against Iran — cabinet
According to Fatemeh Mohajerani, the US and Israel attacks contributed to the deterioration of air quality in Tehran, among other effects
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US may take some oil sanctions off — Trump
Donald Trump emphasized that the US may even refrain from reinstating them
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Middle East conflict puts end to US plans to force India to cut purchases of Russian oil
Washington admitted that it would not be able to deprive Russia of one of its most loyal customers
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Donetsk People’s Republic gradually recovering after years of severe damage — Putin
The Russian leader highlighted that the pace of recovery had been fairly rapid
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Iran does not consider holding talks with US anymore, top diplomat says
Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran has "a very bitter experience of talking with Americans"
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Israel hits Russian cultural center in Lebanon — official
The Russian Federal Agency for International Humanitarian Cooperation will issue an official statement on the incident later, Head of Russia's Federal Agency for International Humanitarian Cooperation Yevgeny Primakov added
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Russia to wait for Europe’s signal regarding oil, gas deliveries — Putin
Vladimir Putin stressed that Russia has never refused to work with Europeans and is ready to work with them
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Russia retains leadership in arms supply to India in 2021-2025 — report
At the same time, the report notes, India is increasingly turning to Western suppliers
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Attacks on fuel storage facilities in Iran amount to chemical warfare — diplomat
The U.S.-Israeli criminal war against the Iranian nation has entered a dangerous new phase with deliberate strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure, told Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei
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Kremlin mum on Russia’s alleged aid to Iran
Dmitry Peskov did not specify whether the issue was discussed during yesterday's conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump
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Ukrainian army attacks Russia’s Belgorod Region with over 150 UAVs in past day
The Shebekinsky district came under an attack by 28 Ukrainian UAVs, in which a man was wounded
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US 'confession' on HIMARS, calls for settlement: latest on war in Middle East
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted that "nobody should complain" if Iran’s missiles destroy the launchers
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s energy, transport infrastructure over past day
According to the latest figures, the Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,265 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Trump warns Iran of harder US strikes if it stops Hormuz oil flows
"If Iran does anything that stops the flow of oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America twenty times harder than they have been hit thus far," the US leader said
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Israeli army announces strikes on rocket engine production site in Iran
The Israeli army also continues strikes on infrastructure targets in Iran
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Iran announces new wave of missile strikes on Israel — state broadcaster
"A few minutes ago, a new salvo of Iranian missiles was fired towards the occupied territories," the report says
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Ukrainian strikes kill 30, injure over 150 in Russia in one week — MFA
Rodion Miroshnik specified that most civilians had been injured by enemy strikes in the Belgorod, Kherson, and Zaporozhye regions, as well as in the DPR
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Tankers begin crossing Strait of Hormuz
No ships were tracked to be moving in the opposite direction
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Almost 30 Iranian hospitals damaged by bombing — emergencies service
According to the latest report of the Iranian Red Crescent, at least 1,332 Iranian civilans have lost their lives
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FSB chief says Ukraine, with help of West, is waging terror on Russian soil
According to Alexander Bortnikov, the enemy has moved to plan more complicated operations and increased the level of intelligence and technical support
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Russia, China now main beneficiaries of US-Iran conflict — newspaper
The Washington Post believes that military operations, given the US national debt, which is approaching $39 trillion, could make it difficult for the United States to "compete with much more significant adversaries, notably Iran’s allies Russia and China"
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Putin held phone call with Trump this evening — Kremlin aide
It was the first conversation between the Russian and US presidents in more than two months
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'Most intense' strikes on Iran and keeping operation’s pace: what Hegseth said
According to Pete Hegseth, the United States was not planning to expand its military activities in Iran in case a need arises to convoy tankers and other vessels via the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran’s elite army unit to block regional oil exports to US, spokesman warns
Ali Mohammad Naini also added that the Islamic Republic’s Army "is ready to expand the war"
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US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln moved away from Iran after strike — IRGC
The US Central Command reported that the carrier came under fire but was not hit
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Kiev keeps trying to undermine Russia’s defense capabilities — FSB chief
According to Alexander Bortnikov, relevant government agencies have been tasked with stepping up counterterrorism measures
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FACTBOX: Putin, Trump discuss Iran, Ukraine, Venezuela in their first phone call this year
The conversation was the first between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in more than two months
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Israel Defense Forces says it started intercepted missiles after new launch from Iran
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat
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Putin expresses confidence Mojtaba Khamenei will continue his father’s legacy
Russian President has congratulated him on being elected to the post of Iran's supreme leader
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Press review: NATO unlikely to join Iran strikes as EU moves to sever Russia ties
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 6th
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Gas price on exchange in Europe loses 13%
The price of April futures contracts at the TTF hub in the Netherlands has fallen to around $589 per 1,000 cubic meters
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Number of foreign mercenaries in ranks of Ukrainian troops dwindling — Russian MP
"They are fed up with the Ukrainian armed forces," Alexander Boroday said
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US won’t escalate war against Iran to escort tankers — Pentagon
Wahington has capabilities that no other nation on Earth has, Pete Hegseth said
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Claims of Russian, Chinese nuclear trials not supported by facts — mission in Vienna
The most dangerous thing about this entire situation is that the approach, demonstrated by the United States, creates systemic risks for the entire non-proliferation architecture, the Russian Permanent Mission to International Organizations in Vienna said
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Witkoff says he asked Russia not to share intelligence with Iran
US President Donald Trump, in turn, said that the United States does not know whether the Russian side is sharing such data with Iran
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Anti-terrorism, combating new threats: FSB chief’s statements
Alexander Bortnikov noted that Ukrainian intelligence agencies, with guidance from the West, were waging terrorist and subversive warfare against Russia
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Fire breaks out as Iran attacks US air base in Bahrain — media
No information is available about the damage or casualties
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Russia may decide not to wait for Europe to completely reject its oil, gas — Putin
The government has already set the task of evaluating the possibility and feasibility of stopping fuel supplies to the European market, Russian President told
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Iran sends its official response to Trump’s letter via Oman
According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the message comprises two documents
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Hungary caps gasoline, diesel fuel prices — prime minister
Viktor Orban stated that this is how the government expects to protect the interests of the Hungarian people in a situation when "oil fuel prices are on the rise in entire Europe due to the war in Iran"
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Roscosmos chief confirms ISS deorbiting schedule, plans for 2030 ocean plunge
"In 2028, we will begin the gradual deorbiting of the station," Dmitry Bakanov said
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West mulls buying Russian oil amid conflict in Iran — expert
The market is currently grappling with physical supply being choked off by drone strikes, while Middle Eastern producers are simultaneously hitting a critical point, a Vice President of Oil Markets at the Rystad Energy consulting company Janiv Shah said
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Putin, Trump do not discuss removal of US sanctions on Russian oil in detail — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov added that the oil restrictions, are connected with attempts to stabilize the situation on global energy markets amid the situation in the Persian Gulf
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Press review: Iran won't compromise with US as Russia offers lifeline in Mideast crisis
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, March 10th
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IN BRIEF: Ongoing Budapest-Kiev conflict and further developments around Druzhba pipeline
The Hungarian parliament adopted a resolution opposing Ukraine's admission to the European Union and the provision of financial assistance to that country
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Top Iranian diplomat thanks US Central Command for admitting HIMARS use
Nobody should complain if Iran's powerful missiles destroy these systems wherever they are in retribution, Abbas Araghchi added
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