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Crimea and Sevastopol
28 Oct 2014, 13:04
Crimea may miss deadline to match Russian law — premier
If needed, the authorities of Crimea will put forward an initiative to extend the transitional period for one more year
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Two days ago,
19:27
Russian stock market indices rising on Friday — market data
Freedom Finance Global believes the MOEX Russia Index will move within the corridor of 2,750 - 2,850 points on Monday
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Two days ago,
18:52
Over 15 countries submit new trade deal offers to US — White House
On April 2, US President Donald Trump announced the introduction of import duties on products from 185 countries and territories
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Today,
03:02
Russian ambassador to London denies any Russian threat to UK
"I am not going to deny it, but I wonder whether we really have an interest in following all the British submarine with very old outdated nuclear warheads," Andrey Kelin said
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Yesterday,
17:57
Trump’s envoy Witkoff describes US-Iran talks as positive and constructive — NBC
Trump’s special envoy said he was returning to the United States today
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20 Dec 2023, 04:24
Russia-China bilateral trade surpassed $200-billion mark earlier than planned — Xi Jinping
According to the Chinese leader, bilateral trade reached $218.28 billion in late 2023
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Two days ago,
05:34
Ukraine sustaining `colossal casualties’ in Oleshnya in Kursk region — security officer
The Ukrainian army has been struggling to control sectors of the settlement of Oleshnya toward which a group of paratroopers from near Yunakovka had been dispatched
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22 Jan 2024, 12:35
Russia, Zimbabwe successfully implement joint public projects — Russian ambassador
"Our delegations closely coordinate their actions on international information security issues at various multilateral platforms," Nikolay Krasilnikov stressed
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Two days ago,
16:51
Ukrainian defense minister announces electronic warfare coalition
The new coalition is the 9th created by the contact group, after the air defense, F-16, drone, maritime and other coalitions
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10 Apr, 20:55
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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1 hour ago
Trump says US makes no exceptions on tariffs for China
US president noted that his administration will investigate whether trade tariffs on the entire electronics supply chain are consistent with US national security interests
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Today,
02:30
Given hostile rhetoric, Vienna’s idea to host Ukraine talks is ridiculous — diplomat
"Austria is a solid part of the European Union’s anti-Russian paradigm," Dmitry Lyubinsky said
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29 Mar 2022, 15:43
Outcome of Istanbul talks: Ukrainian proposals, Russian de-escalation steps
According to head of the Russian delegation Vladimir Medinsky, Kiev’s proposals will be studied in the near future and reported to the president, and then Moscow will come back with a response
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7 Apr, 10:00
Press review: US sees first protests since Trump’s return and OSCE seeks Russia’s comeback
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, April 7th
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Today,
03:41
US did not suggest that Iran stop uranium enrichment completely — NYT
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, who led the US delegation, did not suggest that the Islamic Republic stop enriching uranium and instead "the focus was on the country not weaponizing its existing material", the newspaper reported
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Two days ago,
12:48
Russian troops liberate four communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
The Ukrainian military lost more than 10,000 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the week of April 5-11, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported
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Two days ago,
19:11
Russia’s export duty on wheat to be $26.55 per metric ton from April 16
The floating duty on Russian grain exports is effective from June 2, 2021
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5 Mar, 13:48
Russian police seize 180,000 rounds of ammunition in regions bordering Ukraine
The number of police squads operating outdoors or in public areas has been increased in the Kursk Region
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Two days ago,
14:33
Advanced hardware makes up 100% in Russia’s naval strategic nuclear forces — Putin
Russia should maintain this share in the future as well, the head of state emphasized
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Today,
04:02
Iran may return to uranium enrichment at 2015 levels — WSJ
Accordingt to the newspaper, the Islamic Republic wants the United States to ease its sanctions, return access to immobilized foreign assets and stop pressure on Chinese buyers of Iranian oil
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Today,
14:28
Russia has more tools to respond to Japan’s unfriendly policy — senior diplomat
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko recalled that Moscow had already taken "a lot of steps" in response to Tokyo’s unfriendly actions
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Yesterday,
09:31
Kellogg’s idea on division zones in Ukraine may lead to new escalation — Russia’s diplomat
It is one of the options for freezing the conflict, Rodion Miroshnik said
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19 Sep 2022, 00:40
Over 60 killed in border conflict, says leader of Tajikistan Democratic Party
Kyrgyz force attacks continued in 6 districts across 300 kilometers of the Tajik border, lawmaker Saidjaffar Usmonzoda said
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1 hour ago
Houthis down another US MQ-9 drone over Yemen — spokesman
Yahya Saria said it was the fourth such drone destroyed by the rebels in Yemeni airspace in two weeks, and the nineteenth since the conflict in the Gaza Strip escalated
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10 Apr, 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,
12:43
Kiev launches five attacks on Russian energy sites over past day — top brass
"Power outages led to electricity blackout in five settlements (about 1,650 people) in the region," Russia’s Defense Ministry said
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Today,
10:38
Kremlin spokesman says Russia, US make good progress in re-establishing relations
According to Dmitry Peskov, talks between the two counrtries have a lot of "nuances" related to the resumption of normal operation of their diplomatic missions
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Yesterday,
06:23
Trump calls US participation in G20 meetings in South Africa into question
On February 7, the US President signed an executive order cutting off aid to South Africa, citing what he perceived as racial discrimination against the country’s white residents and the threat of lands being confiscated from farmers
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Today,
07:55
Russia-China ties could get stronger amid global trade wars — senior Russian diplomat
The countries could reach a new high in bilateral trade, Andrey Rudenko said
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Two days ago,
17:44
International Trade Center forecasts global trade dip due to mutual duties
"Global trade could shrink by 3%, with significant long-term shifts in trade patterns and economic integration," Executive Director Pamela Coke-Hamilton noted
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Two days ago,
18:40
Little chance of direct confrontation between Russia, EU, NATO — Russian diplomat
According to Mikhail Ulyanov, European countries "are used to live in comfortable conditions and can hardly imagine themselves as a party to a conflict"
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20 Dec 2024, 16:25
Putin agrees 'Russian world' now faces war
The Russian leader also agreed with Sergey Mironov, head of the "A Just Russia - For Truth" faction in the Duma, who said that "the birth rate is insufficient, because the matter concerns extinction"
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Today,
06:18
Russia-India arrange bike ride in New Delhi to commemorate WWII victory, bilateral ties
The event was organized by the Russian Embassy in India jointly with the Confederation of Indian Cyclists
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Yesterday,
04:49
Chinese citizens not fighting in Ukraine — Russian MFA
"China’s position on settlement in Ukraine is quite balanced, and we are grateful to our friends for that," Andrey Rudenko noted
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Today,
12:46
Russia says its forces struck 8 Ukrainian brigades near Gornal, Oleshnya in Kursk Region
Over the past day, Ukraine lost up to 190 servicemen, a tank, an infantry fighting vehicle, an armored fighting vehicle, 12 motor vehicles, four field artillery guns, three mortars and a BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system
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Two days ago,
12:49
US exploits Zelensky to gain access to minerals, then kicks him to curb — Russian MFA
"Zelensky’s curators used him and are now wiping their dirty and blood-covered hands of him," Maria Zakharova wrote
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22 Jan 2022, 07:29
Plane with US weapons arrives in Kiev, US Embassy says
This shipment includes close to 90 tonnes of lethal aid
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3 hours ago
US hits Houthi targets near Sana’s international airport — TV
According to Al Arabia, sources, US aircraft also delivered three strikes on Houthi depots in the Bani-Matar neighborhood in the Sana province
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Today,
16:24
OSCE degraded, no reasons for Russia to continue working with it — diplomat
Rodion Miroshnik stressed that Russia will not withdraw from this organization not to let the West use it to "tell its own truth and build its own reality"
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3 hours ago
UAE ready to help Syrian government in post-war restoration
The sides discussed a number of issues on the regional and international, agenda, including the situation in Syria
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Today,
17:49
Nearly 130 violations of Belarus’ airspace reported in 2025
18 drones were shot down
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2 hours ago
Two killed, 10 wounded in US airstrikes on Yemen — Houthi health ministry
The attack targeted a plant specializing in the production of ceramics
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Yesterday,
10:52
Russia-US negotiations progress towards lifting American sanctions — expert
Jeffrey Sachs added that he saw no pressing risks for Russia at the moment regarding US President Donald Trump's policy on customs duties
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Today,
15:23
Trump ‘fully fit’ to act as president, doctor says after annual medical examination
Trump underwent a routine medical exam at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington on April 11
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Two days ago,
13:55
British reconnaissance plane spotted over Black Sea — Flightradar
The Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint aircraft is escorted by two Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 fighters
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21 Dec 2024, 04:29
CIA station in Kiev targeted in recent Russian attack, military expert reveals
According to Alexander Stepanov, strikes are systematic efforts to gradually wipe out the military capabilities of Ukraine
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10 Apr, 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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Today,
14:58
Armenia, Turkey have close views on various int’l problems — top Armenian diplomat
As an example, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan cited the two countries’ approaches to the Middle East problems
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Two days ago,
18:27
Trump open to trade deal with China — White House
The tariff rate for China "remains where it was yesterday, at the 145% level," Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt noted
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Yesterday,
01:55
Trump admits tariff exceptions for some countries
"Yeah, obviously, it could be a couple of exceptions, you know, but I would say 10% is the floor," the president noted
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Today,
01:13
Russian diplomat says results of US-Iranian talks in Oman reassuring
"On the outcomes of today’s meeting in Oman, both the Iranians and the Americans described the negotiations as positive and constructive," Mikhail Ulyanov said
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1 hour ago
Putin's Direct Line Q&A session to be held this year — Kremlin
According to presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov, 'this is a format that has repeatedly confirmed its demand, its informational value'
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Today,
02:36
US-Iranian talks proceed well — Trump
"Nothing matters until you get it done," that is why, US leader said, he does not like talking about it
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Yesterday,
23:12
Russia’s import-substituted SJ-100 plane rises to 12,200 meters during test flight
The flight lasted about three hours
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24 Aug 2022, 05:10
Turkey believes Crimea should be returned to Ukraine if agreement signed with Russia
According to Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the return of Crimea to Ukraine, of which it is an inseparable part, is essentially a requirement of international law
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4 hours ago
Israeli military dismantle 1.2-km long Hamas tunnel in northern Gaza
According to the IDF, during the operation, an IDF drone "identified several terrorists planting an explosive device near the troops," who were eliminated by a precise strike
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10 Apr, 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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Two days ago,
14:32
Kallas, EU bodies out of talk on sending troops to Ukraine — UK defense minister
John Healey noted that preparations for a mission in Ukraine were well advanced
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Today,
04:58
Number of Ukrainian servicemen who surrendered in Kursk exceeds 500
"There was one foreign mercenary, a Colombian citizen," sources in Russia’s law enforcement said
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29 Aug 2024, 11:52
Telegram’s office in Dubai closed
Telegram FZ LLC is registered in Business Central Towers situated in the Dubai Internet City
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Two days ago,
08:59
Ukraine’s military attacks Russia’s Belgorod Region with over 75 UAVs in past day
A civilian was injured in a drone attack on the Striguny-Novoaleksandrovka road section
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Today,
17:48
Incumbent head of state wins presidential election in Gabon, preliminary results indicate
The voter turnout was more than 70%
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Today,
15:51
Israel continues operations in southern, northern Gaza Strip
"In northern Gaza, IDF troops struck and dismantled terrorist infrastructure and tunnel shafts, and eliminated during an airstrike several terrorists who attempted to plant an explosive device in the ground," IDF said
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6 Jun 2020, 13:21
Putin hails diversity as foundation of Russia’s strength
The president noted that "the traditions, customs and languages of all ethnic groups are the country’s priceless treasure"
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9 Apr, 16:17
Su-35S jet provides protection for Russian aviation in Kursk Region — Defense Ministry
"According to reconnaissance reports, the targets were successfully engaged," the ministry stated
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Yesterday,
17:16
Trump extends package of anti-Russian sanctions for another year
On April 15, 2021, the Biden administration introduced executive order 14024, imposing sanctions on Russian individuals and entities that may have allegedly been engaged in cyber-enabled activities against the country
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Yesterday,
03:20
Russia’s Battlegroup Center destroys over 425 Ukrainian troops in 24 hours
Ukrainian army also lost six armored combat vehicles, including М113 and VAB armored fighting vehicles, as well as a Humvee armored combat vehicle, three cars, and five pieces of artillery
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Today,
00:52
US forces deliver multiple strikes on tech college in southwest Yemen — TV
No information on casualties is available at this point
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Two days ago,
16:16
German politician urges to support US effort on achieving peace in Ukraine
Earlier on Friday, upon arriving at the NATO headquarters for a meeting of a contact group on arms supplies to Ukraine, acting German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius vowed more military aid to Ukraine in the years to come
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Yesterday,
15:21
Russia’s Battlegroup Dnepr destroys up to 60 Ukrainian troops in past day
Ukrainian army also lost two ammunition depots and a depot
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3 hours ago
Houthis say they attacked Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, Sdot-Micha military base
The Israeli police said earlier in the day that sirens had sounded in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and a number of other localities in the central part of the country due to a missile attack from Yemen
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5 Dec 2024, 23:10
Zelensky not thinking straight wanting to bring back people of Russian culture — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister recalled Vladimir Zelensky's interview in September 2021, where the Ukrainian leader advised people feeling associated with the Russian culture to "get out to Russia"
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Yesterday,
22:40
Germany’s likely next chancellor against inviting Kiev to NATO, EU during conflict
"A country in a state of war cannot be a member of NATO or the European Union," Friedrich Merz said
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Two days ago,
12:37
Putin to be presented on Friday with strategy of developing Russian Navy
According to Presidential Aide Nikolay Patrushev, this is still a "trial version" that will be amended to reflect the president's notes
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1 hour ago
Hamas ready to provide mediators with details on all remaining hostages — TV
According to the Al Arabiya, the radicals have tentatively agreed to release 'more hostages than originally agreed upon'
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10 Apr, 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,
21:51
Certain types of Western weapons proved to be useless in Ukraine — lawmaker
Yegor Chernev, who heads the Ukrainian parliament’s national security committee, said some of Western weapons were nothing but "partners’ money going to waste"
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Two days ago,
10:24
Lavrov advises Central Asian countries to 'outlast' Kaja Kallas in her position
"It will probably be much easier than tolerating damage to their own people," the top Russian diplomat noted
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16 Jul 2022, 19:45
Russia’s largest fountain opened in Derbent
The total fountain areas is 5,000 square meters, press service of the Derbent Mayor’s Office said
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Two days ago,
11:05
The Times says UK deeply involved in Ukrainian conflict
The newspaper said that the country’s military specialists were secretly deployed to Ukraine in order to equip airplanes with the missiles and train Ukrainians in their use
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15 Jan, 14:10
Russia invites 19 countries to Victory Day parade on Red Square — minister
According to Andrey Belousov, solemn events involving military personnel will be held in 370 settlements
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Today,
10:25
Russia says its forces liberated Yelizavetovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic
Russian forces hit a Ukrainian storage site of tactical missiles, an airfield and a training center for drone operators, the Russian Defense Ministry added
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19 Mar 2022, 04:38
Sevmash shipyard to build fifth-generation nuclear subs after upgrade - chief
The enterprise was preparing to introduce the modular method of submarine construction
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Two days ago,
17:19
Civilian dies after Ukrainian drone attack on his truck in Belgorod Region
According to the report, another man received grave wounds after a shelling attack on the village of Mokraya Orlovka
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Today,
12:57
Russia-US talks not expected to bring swift results — Kremlin
"The problems are too complicated and they have been neglected too long," Dmitry Peskov told
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11 Sep 2023, 14:49
EAEU-ASEAN partnership to produce tangible results — Russia-ASEAN Business Council chief
According to Ivan Polyakov, the cooperation between EAEU and ASEAN is one of examples of steady development of the Big Eurasia concept as a continental system of economic relations, Polyakov said
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Yesterday,
03:47
Senegal conducting negotiations on joining BRICS — MFA
Senegal is able to play a positive role in the association, the country’s Foreign Minister Yassine Fall said
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Yesterday,
00:22
Kellogg suggests Ukraine could be divided between West, Russia like postwar Berlin
UK and French troops could adopt zones of control in Ukraine’s west, forming a "reassurance force" for allegedly preventing the resumption of combat operations whereas Russia could control the east of the country, US Presidential Special Envoy said
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Today,
08:24
Russia hopes to develop cooperation with India in many areas — MFA
According to the ministry, bilateral relations are characterized by reliability, high intensity of political interaction and a particularly privileged strategic partnership
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Yesterday,
22:07
Russian-Brazilian yacht expedition starts its circumnavigation in Brazil
"Fraternity-2025 is not just a circumnavigation journey, it’s a symbol of unity in culture, science and international cooperation," said Ivan Krott, who heads the Omsk branch of the Russian Geographical Society
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Today,
12:19
Russia says its air defenses shot down Ukrainian F-16
Russian army also shot down more than 200 drones over the past day
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10 Apr, 10:11
US generals Cavoli, Donahue, Aguto linked to terrorist attacks in Russia — analyst
"They are actively involved in coordinating and planning military operations that target Russian citizens and civilian infrastructure," Alexander Hoffmann said
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Two days ago,
22:37
US to take control of Gazprom pipeline in Ukraine — Reuters
US and Ukrainian officials met on the draft proposal in Washington on Friday, the source said
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Two days ago,
18:02
Deal between Trump, Zelensky impossible, Medvedchuk believes
He said that Washington's greed is clouding its judgement in the Ukrainian conflict
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Two days ago,
18:23
Polar Lithium may use concession to build road to deposit
The mining and concentration plant at the deposit is planned to be built and put into operation by 2031
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5 Oct 2018, 01:31
Russian military has no plans to scrap traditional ushanka hat
"The decree only changes the terminology. The headgear itself did not change in any way," a Defense Ministry official said
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Two days ago,
17:18
Germany's defense minister 'surprised' by reports weapons sent to Kiev not good enough
Boris Pistorius pointed out that he was "in constant contact with Ukrainian partners" and was not aware of complaints about German combat systems
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8 Apr, 14:15
Lower house passes law allowing enemies of the state to be tried in absentia
The law amends article 247 of the Russian Code of Criminal Procedure, which states that criminal trials for serious crimes can be held in the absence of the defendant if he or she is outside Russia and evading court summons
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Two days ago,
18:01
US sees Witkoff talks in Russia as step toward Ukrainian settlement — White House
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt did not provide additional details about these contacts
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Yesterday,
20:52
World Press Photo advocates cancel culture by not inviting TASS photographer — lawmaker
Earlier, World Press Photo Foundation revoked the invitation to TASS photojournalist Mikhail Tereshchenko to next month’s award ceremony in Amsterdam, citing "the increased tensions on the European continent"
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Two days ago,
15:25
Bank of Russia lowers official dollar rate to 84 rubles for April 12-14
The official euro rate was increased by 1.61 rubles to 96.2163 rubles
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Today,
13:49
Hamas insists on ceasefire, hostage exchange as part of deal with Israel
Hamas delegation is currently in Cairo to discuss with the mediators "prospects for ending the war and opening checkpoints on the border with Gaza" to resume humanitarian deliveries to the enclave
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