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Parliamentary election in Ukraine
Elections unlikely to change configuration of power in Ukraine — Russian lawmaker
Alexey Pushkov says Ukraine faces complete loss of independence, not the process of European integration
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Most Ukrainians say government must be changed after early election — poll
Whole families run for seats in Ukraine’s parliament, president hands down precinct to son
Poroshenko’s Bloc leading Ukraine’s parliamentary polls with 22.2% — exit-poll
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Armenia, Russia in dialogue to resolve problems in relations — top Armenian diplomat
Some issues require complete mutual understanding, but Isuch problems exist in any relations, said Armenian Foreign Minister Aarat Mirzoyan
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Kiev troops face 'two-week difficult situation' near Chasov Yar in DPR — journalist
Kirill Sazonov noted that the situation is difficult for Ukrainian troops and especially dangerous on the flanks with roads leading to the city under constant fire
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Paris, London should reflect on need for tactical nuclear weapons — Macron
The French leader also emphasized that the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons was in the interests of the whole of Europe and the world
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EU eyeing response to Russian decision on assets of Italian, German companies
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree earlier, whereby 100% of participation interests in the Russian entity of Ariston and the Russian entity of BSH Hausgerate are transferred to be managed by Gazprom Butovye Systemy company
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US military aid unlikely to help Ukraine unless Kiev mobilizes more troops, expert says
According to senior research fellow at the London-based Royal United Services Institute Jack Watling, the US "aid package alone will not solve Ukraine’s larger problems" on the frontline
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Peace talks on Ukraine make no sense without Moscow — Russian Embassy
"We do not accept the language of ultimatums," the embassy stressed
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NATO proposes $100 bln aid fund for Ukraine — top Hungarian diplomat
"In the coming weeks, during the negotiations, we will fight for Hungary’s right to stay away from this madness, from collecting these 100 billion dollars and pumping them out of Europe," Peter Szijjarto said
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Russian cutting-edge missile frigate holds artillery firings in Arctic drills
"The combat exercises were conducted in the Barents Sea waters closed for shipping," the Russian Defense Ministry reported
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Zelensky cannot be legitimate president after May 21 — Medvedchuk
"Ukraine has already lost its statehood," leader of the Other Ukraine movement said
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Russia making incremental progress in special operation — US intelligence official
Avril Haines said the supplies accelerated a "reconstitution of Russia's military strength" after a "costly" start of the country’s special military operation
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West attempts to bury Odessa tragedy — Russian diplomat
Russian Foreign Ministry's special envoy for the crimes of the Kiev regime Rodion Miroshnik noted that the regime of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky will not conduct this investigation
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Ukrainians to reunify with Russia in ten years — Medvedchuk
Ukraine is "genetically linked with Russia," leader of the Other Ukraine movement said
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West bears responsibility for Afghanistan’s plight — Russian delegation
As the Russian delegation’s spokesman emphasized, "the determination of the Afghan authorities to correct the human rights situation in the country as a whole deserves support"
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Russian troops liberate Berdychi community in DPR over past day — top brass
Russian troops inflicted casualties on four Ukrainian army brigades in the Kherson area over the past day, the ministry reported
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Kalashnikov ups firearms output 9% in first quarter
The company also upped civilian output 50% in the first quarter
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Turkey to continue efforts for Black Sea to remain calm — defense minister
Turkey strictly complies with the Montreux Convention by not allowing warships into the Black Sea
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Delo Group Terminal sets record by processing 1 mln tons of grain in April
The previous monthly record was set in February 2024 when KSK processed 900,010 tons of grain, the group noted
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French president doesn’t rule out sending troops to Ukraine if Russia breaks front lines
Emmanuel Macron pointed out that "many countries understood" Paris’s approach and agreed "that this position was a good thing"
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Russian users having full access to TikTok
TikTok halted streaming and posting of new videos in Russia on March 6, 2022
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New car sales in Russia soaring by 71% in 4M 2024 — Ministry of Industry
Sales of cars surged by 84% to 465,000 units in the reporting period
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Russia submits to Canada extradition request for Ukrainian SS veteran Hunka — ambassador
The Russian Embassy is now waiting for the response from the Canadian Department of Justice, said Russian Ambassador to Ottawa Oleg Stepanov
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Unaware of decline of its military industry US gets trapped in Ukraine — French historian
Emmanuel Todd believes that "one of Washington's goals is to prevent a rapprochement between Russia and Germany"
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Colombia withdraws diplomats from Israel — Foreign Ministry
Earlier, Colombian President Gustavo Petro promised to sever diplomatic relations with Israel on May 2
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Georgian authorities decline invitation to visit US to discuss partnership — ambassador
Robin Dunnigan also pointed out that the United States urges the Georgian government to "recommit the country to its Euro-Atlantic future, as written in Georgia’s constitution"
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Press review: US to ban Russian uranium and Georgia pushes ahead with controversial bill
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, May 2nd
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Russian defense ministry reports losses among Russian troops during special operation
Konashenkov also said that several Russian soldiers have been taken prisoner
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Wounded Ukrainian soldiers have to pay ambulances to take them to hospital — US expert
The ex-Pentagon adviser Douglas Macgregor also noted the continued Russian advance on the front line
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Donetsk official says Ukrainian troops left positions near Arkhangelskoye
Igor Kimakovsky also said Ukrainian troops suffered heavy losses at this section of the front
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Azerbaijan’s president points to highest level of cooperation with Russia
Speaking of his recent visit to Russia, Ilham Aliyev stressed that it had been "very productive" and "once again demonstrated the strategic nature of allied relations" between the two countries
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Ukraine’s military command throws soldiers into battle without training, says POW
The POW said that the Ukrainian army was experiencing a shortage of personnel
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US mercenaries let their fighting skills 'atrophy,' one of them says after trip to Ukraine
It is reported that a lot of Western soldiers struggle in Ukraine as things were not as they had expected
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Modern weapons make up 82% in Russian air defense troops — Shoigu
"The Kiev regime has failed to achieve the goals of its counteroffensive prepared by NATO instructors," the defense minister said
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Ukrainian politician names those behind Odessa tragedy in interview with TASS
Viktor Medvedchuk pointed out that in a premeditated act of intimidation, the Kiev regime led by then acting Ukrainian President Alexander Turchinov burned people alive inside Odessa’s Trade Union House
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Russian flag hoisted over northern outskirts of Rabotino in Zaporozhye — politician
Rogov remarked that there were no houses left in the village now, for which reason it made no sense to fortify positions there
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NATO accuses Russia of being behind 'hybrid, malign' activities on alliance’s territories
It is reported that NATO Allies express their deep concern over Russia's hybrid actions, which constitute a threat to Allied security
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Building housing offices, production lines catches fire in Moscow
The flames are covering an area of 2,500 square meters
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Price of gas for Moldova from EU to decrease by €119 per 1,000 cubic meters in May
In 2022, Gazprom, which was previously the only gas supplier to the republic, reduced its daily supply by 30%
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Iran used Ghadr, Emad and Kheibar missiles to strike Israel, IRGC general says
It is reported that the US believes Iran has the largest ballistic missile force in the Middle East. Iran insists that its missile program is solely for defensive purposes
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US fails to shoot down Iranian missiles, drones in strike on Israel — IRGC general
Ali Belali described Iranian weapons as "an important factor of strength and the exercise of power in the world"
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Kiev confirms that Biden administration sponsors terrorism — Russian diplomat
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman noted remarks by Chief of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s Main Intelligence Directorate who asserted that Ukraine had been and would be killing Russians "anywhere on the face of this world until the complete victory of Ukraine"
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Ukrainian forces experience mass desertion, refusals to engage in assaults — official
According to DPR Head’s Advisor, Ukrainian forces’ increasingly frequent "meat grinder" assaults are connected to the upcoming NATO summit and Kiev’s desire to present tangible results before it begins
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Fire erupts at US bulker attacked off Yemen, but ship remains seaworthy — report
Ambrey said the ship isn’t associated with supplies of goods to Israel
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Zelensky bowing to Western pressure, ready to give Ukrainian lands away — official
"Contrary to the Ukrainians' interests, Zelensky, blindly obeying the external control of the collective West, wants to give its lands, cities and subsoil to other countries," Viktor Medvedchuk pointed out
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Putin to talk global security issues on visit to China — Kremlin
"Both international and regional security issues will be mentioned and touched upon one way or another," Dmitry Peskov said
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Sweden approves Quran-burning rally ahead of Eurovision Song Contest
In Malmo, two pro-Palestinian demonstrations are planned for May 9 and 11
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Ukraine deploys reserves due to challenging situation near Ocheretino
Nazar Voloshin conceded that Russia had "certain tactical success" in the area
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Russia calls for investigating mass graves in Gaza — Russian diplomat
"An independent international investigation in needed to bring the criminals to responsibility," Vasily Nebenzya said
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Number of millionaires in Ukraine increases by more than 15% in 2022
The number of official millionaires in 2022 increased from 8,177 to 9,511, head of Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada committee on finances and tax and customs policy Daniil Getmantsev said
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Range of Russian EMP weapons increased to 10 km — sources
Фn electromagnetic pulse lasts a fraction of a second and reaches the target almost immediately, travelling with the speed of light
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OSCE leadership ignores Odessa tragedy — Russian mission to OSCE
According to Maxim Buyakevich, there is no pressure on Kiev to investigate what happened
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French politician demands Macron drop plans to send troops to Ukraine
The French president said earlier in an interview with The Economist that sending troops to Ukraine could be considered based on Kiev’s request if Russian forces broke through the front lines
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TikTok again restricts app operation in Russia
TikTok has earlier become fully accessible for users of iOS and Android mobile operation systems in Russia
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Court hearing on Gazprom Export lawsuit against Czech CEZ scheduled for May 24
It was reported in February 2023 that Czech energy company CEZ (70% of shares owned by the state) had initiated an arbitration worth $45 mln against Gazprom Export due to a gas shortfall in 2022
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Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce suspends ruble payment mechanism
The mechanism of paying in rubles for Italian goods not covered by sanctions was launched by the Chamber for its members in the test mode in February
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Over 4,000 activists hold remembrance rally in memory of those killed in 2014 Odessa fire
In St. Petersburg, more than 1,500 activists with signs marched to the building of the former Consulate General of Ukraine
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African countries do not ask for handouts, search for projects underway – Putin
The head of state announced the search for interesting projects
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Russian forces strike Ukraine’s Operational Command South headquarters
The enemy’s troops and military hardware had been hit in 112 districts
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Soros family makes deal with Kiev to use Ukrainian land as toxic waste dump — journalist
"This agreement authorizes the disposal of chemical waste from companies linked with financier George Soros in the black soil of Ukraine," he said
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US seeking to throw Balts, Poles, Germans, French ‘into fire of war’ — Medvedchuk
"They are clearing the way for this, since the Ukrainians are running out while the scheme of turning their deaths into America’s profits is waiting for new victims," leader of the Other Ukraine movement said
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New Russian combat equipment in 2024
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Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev retires from quarterfinal with injury
The match ended 6-4 in favor of the Czech tennis player
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Truck runs over 29 children in Kyrgyzstan
According to preliminary information, the hit-and-run on a group of schoolchildren was unintentional
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Moscow’s first English-language radio station on air
Moscow FM positions itself as a guide for foreigners and for those studying the English language
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No decisions in EU to send troops ‘in a direct way into Ukraine’ — Latvia’s top diplomat
"Discussions take place all the time, but again, we only can talk when the decisions are made," Baiba Braze added
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ICRC says two staffers killed in Sudan
"They must never be directly attacked," the organization said
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Zelensky’s legitimacy to be soon called in question — Kremlin spokesman
According to Dmitry Peskov, it will be done from the legal point of view in any case
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Foreign agents law to accelerate Georgia's European integration, prime minister says
Irakli Kobakhidze said that Georgia will avoid even mental revolutionary processes
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Russia not to take part in any events on 'Zelensky's formula' — Foreign Ministry
Maria Zakharova emphasized that Switzerland cannot serve as a platform for a settlement dialogue
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Exhibition of captured NATO military hardware kicks off in Moscow
In all, there are 32 items
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Russian, UAE officials discuss situation in Israeli-Palestinian conflict zone
According to the report, the sides also discussed key issues of further development of multidimensional cooperation between Russia and the UAE
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Russian air defenses down fourth Ukrainian UAV over Belgorod Region
Earlier on Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that air defense systems had intercepted three Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod Region
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Russian forces use Kornet anti-tank system to hit heavy Ukrainian drone
According to the Russian defense ministry, man-portable anti-tank missile systems are widely used in coordination with drone operators to hit the enemy positions
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Turkish ministry confirms halting trade with Israel
Turkey's trade sanctions will remain in force until Israel declares a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip
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Turkey does not intend to transfer S-400 to any country — defense minister
Britain and Spain are not against the sale of fighter jets to Ankara, while Germany, as a member of the consortium that produces the Eurofighter, has not yet approved the deal
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Odessa tragedy split world into condemners, silencers — DPR head
"Every person who died ten years ago in the fire of the 'Odessa Khatyn' stands together with us in spirit," Denis Pushilin noted
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Crowd blocks traffic at key junction in Tbilisi in protest against bill on foreign agents
Groups of protestors blocked all access and exit roads leading to an elevated highway nearby, thus completely paralyzing all traffic
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Russian stocks close mixed on Thursday
BCS World of Investment expects the MOEX Index at 3,455-3,475 points on May 3, while the dollar exchange rate - at 92-92.5 rubles
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Cocoa beans prices plummeting on mercantile exchanges
The price weakening process has started recently because many companies halted procurements, the experts said
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Kyrgyzstan advises citizens not to travel to Russia
According to the Kyrgyz side, so far there have been no signals about cases of mass refusal of entry to Russia "to Kyrgyz citizens from the [country’s] diplomatic mission and consular offices"
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Russian government approves pharmaceutical industry strategy — PM
It is noted that the strategy is focused on increasing production of high quality, efficient and safe drugs in Russia
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Press review: China to weather US storm and ATACMS not 'wonder weapons'
Top stories from the Russian press on Saturday, April 27th
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Russia’s industrial production up by 3.5% in 2023 — PM
Growth of production in machine building grew by over 21%, Mikhail Mishustin pointed out
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Europe facing 'triple existential risk,' Macron warns
According to the French leader, "a new geopolitical, economic and societal paradigm for Europe" is needed to address these challenges
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Russia urges partners not to take part in conference on Ukraine in Switzerland — diplomat
Bern had invited more than 160 delegations to the conference on Ukraine
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US, UK launch 452 strikes on Yemen since January, 40 people killed — Houthi leader
Following the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Gaza Strip, the Ansar Allah movement said it would strike Israeli territory and prevent ships associated with Israel from passing through the waters of the Red Sea
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This week in photos: Putin-Shoigu taiga tour, tending goats and online study, lava franks
Take a look at the world in pictures from a TASS photo gallery
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Latvia must name countries that allow Ukraine to hit Russia — MFA
In this way Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on a statement by the Latvian Foreign Ministry that Kiev had already received from some partners Western weapons with permission to use them for strikes on Russian territory
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US-led coalition’s aircraft violate Syrian airspace ten times in past day
Three pairs of the coalition’s F-15 fighter jets and two pairs of A-10 Thunderbolt attack bombers violated airspace in the al-Tanf area
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Death toll in China highway collapse climbs
At least 24 people were killed
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Hamas to release Israeli soldiers, hostages under deal with Jerusalem — TV
The document provides for three phases, each of which will last about 40 days
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Officials request aircraft to help put out fire in Moscow building
Two traffic police crews have also been asked to be dispatched to the scene
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Russian ministry puts Ukrainian lawmaker Nalivaichenko on wanted persons list
Investigators determined that the lawmaker made threats to Russian servicemen participating in the special military operation during one of his appearances on Ukrainian television
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Lavrov speaks of West’s agony, Russia’s approach to any future talks with Kiev
The Russian foreign minister also described Armenia and Russia as more than formal allies
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Russia holds rehearsal of Victory Day air parade over Moscow
Two groups of aircraft, namely, a flight of Su-27 fighter jets, and Su-25 close support aircraft flew over Moscow’s Red Square, releasing fumes in the colors of the Russian national flag
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Raiffeisen to drop Strabag stake purchase if deal breaches sanctions
In December 2023, Raiffeisen announced its plans to buy from Rasperia Trading Limited their stake in Strabag for 1.51 bln euro
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Zelenodolsk shipyard to float missile, patrol ships on May 7
Project 22800 ships with Kalibr missiles are brown-water multirole missile-artillery boats designed to destroy surface warships and boats and repel air attacks
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Operation in Rafah to have ‘devastating’ impact on Middle East — UN chief
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres recalled that more than 1.2 million people are seeking shelter in Rafah
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Houthis attack six ships in Red, Arabian seas over week — Ansar Allah leader
Following the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Gaza Strip, the Ansar Allah movement said it would strike Israeli territory and prevent ships associated with Israel from passing through the waters of the Red Sea and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait until the operation in the Palestinian enclave was halted
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Syria introduces electronic visas — embassy
Syrian diplomats explained to TASS that a relevant platform will issue visas online, obliterating the need to visit an embassy or a consulate
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Russian Defense Minister attends meeting on special military operation
Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu gave instructions to take measures to reduce the maintenance and repair time for military hardware, increasing supplies of spare parts in combat zones and support areas
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Republika Srpska president praises Moscow-Banja Luka relations, favors strengthening them
Milorad Dodik also touched upon the topic of sanctions mentioned by Patrushev earlier
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