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Russia, China should jointly counter "color revolutions" — Russian Defense Ministry
The Russian and Chinese defense ministers focused on the recent Hong Kong protests and acknowledged that no country is immune from "color revolutions"
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Chinese leader tells Obama Hong Kong protests ‘internal matter’
Hong Kong authorities, protesters hold first official talks
Hong Kong leader blames external forces for mass riots
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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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Moscow calls for worldwide denunciation of Russian POW execution by Ukrainian troops — MFA
"All the perpetrators and those involved in the crimes will be identified and hold accountable," Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said
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Germany does not want to lose role of Russia’s economic partner — diplomat
Russian Ambassador in Berlin Sergey Nechaev said that Russia and Germany share "ties that are branched, deliberated over decades of the post-war history"
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Trump doesn't rule out sending US troops to Iran — The Hill
The US could consider striking any infrastructure facilities in Iran if there is no deal, the president noted
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'No doubt about it,' special military operation will end in success, says Kremlin
"We can agree with this with the reservation that the future and the success of the special operation are not in doubt," Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov
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Lavrov slams 'klepto' German authorities for plans to seize Russian assets
It is noted that the Americans in closed contacts are explaining to them how to change these laws to take and finally steal everything
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Iran offers agreement on use of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran is ready to reach agreements with European, Asian, and Arab countries on this issue, Head of the Government Information Council Elias Hazrati said
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Tehran to strike enemy infrastructure similar to that attacked in Iran — top diplomat
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that Iran will attack US infrastructure in the Persian Gulf region
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ESA mulls joining Russian-Chinese lunar station project
Russia and China are planning to use their joint experience and scientific technologies to create a roadmap for building a station on the Moon
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US president threatens strikes on Iran’s energy, civilian infrastructure
Donald Trump called on Iranian leaders to open the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that otherwise the country "will be living in hell
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US claims Russian Su-27 jets intercepted B-52 bomber in ‘unprofessional manner’
Earlier, the Russian National Defense Control Center noted that the Russian planes acted in strict compliance with the international air law
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Industry and Trade Minister names main importers of Russian medicines
Kazakhstan, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Algeria, and Lithuania are among the states buying Russian pharmaceuticals
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Russia has not invaded Ukraine and will not invade any other country — Lavrov
According to the Russian top diplomat, evidence indicate that Ukraine planned to attack the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics already this month
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Putin could speak on Ukraine at news conference after Belarus talks on Thursday — Kremlin
The Russian president is scheduled to take questions jointly with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko
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EU’s move to abandon Russian energy signals 'tough times' for Europe — Russian envoy
Kirill Dmitriev also commented on an Economist article about new energy deals between Russia and Asian countries in Asia being "a telling marker" of the West’s failure to isolate Moscow
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Russia fights on three fronts now — Foreign Ministry
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says that Russia is fighting on military, economic, and information fronts
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No foreign mercenaries arrived in Ukraine in past 7 days — Russian Defense Ministry
According to Sergey Rudskoy, in the last 7 days, a total of 285 militants fled to Poland, Hungary and Romania
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Hezbollah mistakenly fires at UK vessels — Israeli TV
Israel’s Channel 14 pointed out that preliminary Israeli assessments indicate the missile may have damaged the ship
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Kiev troops bombard Donetsk People’s Republic nine times over past day
A civilian was killed
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Ukrainian military used UAV to attack dry cargo ship that sank in Sea of Azov — governor
Vladimir Saldo noted that most of the crew has been admitted to a Kherson Region hospital and is receiving medical assistance, while one crew member has died, and the fate of two others remains unknown
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Norwegian scientists register signs of explosion before Kakhovka dam burst
They analyzed the seismic signals of regional stations
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Russia exports medicines to over 150 countries — Industry and Trade Minister
Anton Alikhanov says that developing the export of domestic medicines is one of the priorities of the ministry
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Poll reveals Russians’ sentiment on Soviet military presence in Afghanistan, 30 years on
When asked whether the Soviet Union should have sent troops to Afghanistan, 42% of those polled said no
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Retired Canadian army general may be holed up in Azovstal steel plant — DPR militia
A group that the UN is preparing for the evacuation of civilians from Azovstal pursues the goal of rescuing "active NATO military personnel who may be entrenched there"
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Kiev denies involvement in attempted sabotage of TurkStream gas pipeline
Earlier, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic reported that an attempt to sabotage the country's and the region's crucial gas infrastructure had been thwarted
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Potential Van Gogh masterpiece discovered in Hungary
A previously unknown painting could be another version of "The Dance Hall in Arles"
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UK Defense Ministry denies reports of its destroyer being hit off Lebanese coast
Israel’s Channel 14 earlier cited assessments that a missile fired by Hezbollah was able to damage the ship
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Russia says its forces suppressed 30 Ukrainian artillery positions near Krasny Liman
In addition, the aircraft of the "Center" grouping of troops carried out more than 40 sorties, during which missile and bomb strikes were carried out, in particular, on strong points, as well as places where equipment was accumulated, said Alexander Savchuk, head of the press center of the "Center" grouping
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South Korean companies plan an additional $150 bln in US investments
This commitment is separate from the $350 bln investment fund announced earlier as part of a tariff agreement, the newspaper says
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Russian armed forces successfully advance near Artyomovsk — top brass
Russian Aerospace Forces shoot down Ukrainian Su-25 over DPR
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ISS orbit to be raised by 1.6 km on May 16 ahead of Progress MS-20 launch
The launch of Progress MS-20 atop a Soyuz 2.1a carrier rocket is scheduled for June 3, 2022
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Putin confident of Russia’s triumph in Ukraine
The head of state noted that during the special military operation Russia is defending "its land, people and values," therefore, it will definitely emerge victorious
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Two people dead in Ukrainian drone attack on cargo ship that sank in Sea of Azov
The vessel sank 300 miles north of Kerch
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s energy sites, military airfields over past day
The Ukrainian army lost more than 1,215 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Russian government approves list of unfriendly countries and territories
The countries and territories mentioned in the list imposed or joined the sanctions against Russia after the start of a special military operation of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine
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Yerevan understands it can’t simultaneously stay in EAEU and EU — Kremlin spokesman
The operational systems of the EAEU and the EU are different and unmatchable, Dmitry Peskov said
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Elon Musk refuses to delete Russian security official Medvedev’s post on Twitter
A Twitter follower previously drew Musk's attention to Medvedev's post about Ukraine
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Russia plans to develop Arctic railroads
The task includes "the creation of a transport corridor connecting South Siberia's industrial centers and the Trans-Siberian Railway with Arctic ports," as well as proposals for development of waterways on the Lena, the Yenisei and the Ob Rivers
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Washington not likely to compromise on INF Treaty — Russian ambassador
Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said "all decisions on the Treaty were made before withdrawal was even announced"
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Russia’s battlegroup West advances in Krasny Liman direction — DPR head
In Krasny Liman itself, combat operations have unfolded in the northeastern part of the town, Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic said
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Putin says West using Ukrainians as cannon fodder
"The developments in Ukraine show that the United States has been seeking to prolong the conflict," the Russian leader noted
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Russia’s pharmaceutical exports up by more than 30% yoy in 2025 to $1.3 bln — minister
Earlier, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said that the Russian pharmaceutical market grew by 13.6% in 2025 to $38.6 bln
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Russian assault helicopters attack two Ukrainian brigades near Kupyansk-top brass
In addition, Russian forces prevented four attacks by Ukrainian sabotage groups in the Kupyansk region and disrupted the rotation of enemy troops over the past day
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Nationalists carried out provocation on Chernobyl NPP power lines — Defense Ministry
According to Russian Deputy Minister of Defense Nikolay Pankov, currently, the Ukrainian side avoids organizing any repairs
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Expert slams potential move to provide nuclear weapons to Ukraine as 'completely reckless'
According to Helga Zepp LaRouche, "such a step could be the proverbial straw that breaks the camel’s back, since the overall strategic climate is already one of disarray"
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Eight people, including two children, injured in a drone attack in Novorossiysk — mayor
Six apartment buildings and two private homes were damaged by the strike
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Russian forces advance near Grishino — DPR head
According to Denis Pushilin. Russian soldiers have also advanced toward Sergeyevka, Novoaleksandrovka, and Vasilyevka
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Russian forces thwart Ukrainian attempt to counterattack near Svyatogorsk — DPR head
The Russian army has the situation under control, Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic reported
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News agency reveals number of Iranian students, education workers killed in conflict
In addition, 245 students have died as a result of attacks on Iran since the start of the conflict
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US assembled about 20,000 troops near Russian border — journalist Seymour Hersh
In his article Hersh suggested that US President Joe Biden could utilize these troops in the conflict in Ukraine
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Russia, China work on agreement for supplying 100 mln tonnes of coal — Energy Ministry
It is reported that consumers' needs to be obtained
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US, Israel prepare to carry out massive strikes on Iranian energy facilities — media
Donald Trump earlier threatened to target energy and civilian infrastructure in Iran unless Tehran reopened the Strait of Hormuz by April 6
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Ukraine loses almost 8,900 troops, mercenaries in special op zone in past week — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, Russian forces destroyed eight tanks, including a US-made Abrams tank, 69 field artillery systems, 47 electronic warfare systems
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Russian air defenses intercept three US-made HIMARS rockets in Ukraine operation
It is reported that Russian forces destroy 10 Ukrainian troops in Kherson area
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Russia may ban import of fish products from Faroe Islands — watchdog
It is reported that the growing potential of production capacity indicates that there are no prerequisites for a decrease in the production of frozen fish
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Russia and India to develop BrahMos light cruise missile for PAK FA 5th-generation jet
The missile has a range of 290 km and carries a warhead weighing from 200 to 300 kg
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Russia-Mongolia mutual trade volume up by 21% in 8 months — Russian Prime Minister
Mikhail Mishustin stressed that Mongolia is Russia's strategic partner in the Asia-Pacific region
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Russian diplomat certain White Helmets operating in Ukraine
This organization is a Western tool for staging false flags with chemical weapons, and for exploiting the human rights agenda in the interest and for the benefit of their client, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova pointed out
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Top Russian, Chinese diplomats call for de-escalation of situation in Persian Gulf — MFA
According to the statement, in the context of Middle East issues, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi discussed ways to strengthen Russian-Chinese cooperation in various international forums, especially at the UN
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Iran announces new wave of attacks on Israeli, US military targets in region
According to its information, the strikes targeted a gathering of US servicemen in the UAE, an Israeli vessel in the port of Jebel Ali in the UAE, and a US military base in Kuwait
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Russia doubts that Germany, Denmark, Sweden actually investigating Nord Stream sabotage
"We started to have serious doubts about it lately," Dmitry Polyansky said
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Creating cancer vaccine for specific patient takes about 3 months
The first patient in Russia received a domestically made personalized cancer vaccine April 1
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Six children killed in overnight strikes on Tehran — authorities
The media also reported that a residential building in southeastern Tehran had been destroyed by a strike
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Kremlin preparing for Victory Day celebrations — Peskov
The Kremlin press secretary thus rejected claims that the Victory Day Parade on Moscow’s Red Square on May 9 had been cancelled
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Yolka drone being integrated into Russia's critical facilities anti-UAV defense system
The Yolka is a portable interception system that destroys targets with kinetic energy, no warheads needed
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Russia working on new export incentive mechanism for pharmaceutical companies — minister
Anton Alikhanov says that the measure will consist of an export cashback
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Trump says he would meet with Putin to settle Ukrainian conflict
Trump added that he considered Putin to be very smart
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Attempted terrorist attack in Serbia fits well with Ukraine’s previous actions — Szijjarto
The Hungarian Foreign Minister noted that "a terrorist attack was being prepared against the TurkStream gas pipeline"
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Passage via Strait of Hormuz will never be the same, especially for US and Israel — IRGC
The military say that the IRGC Navy is completing the correspondent operational preparations
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The Economist highlights European gloom regarding the future of NATO
The sentiment was caused by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks questioning NATO’s effectiveness
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US media wages disinformation campaign regarding Kakhovka HPP — Russian ambassador
"There are many insinuations about the fact that Russia allegedly has blown up the most important infrastructure facility," Anatoly Antonov said
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Brent oil price on ICE exceeds $110 per barrel for the first time since March 30
By 10:10 p.m. GMT, the price of the futures had accelerated growth to reach $111.89 per barrel
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Chinese companies started trading intelligence about US troops — newspaper
According to The Washington Post, private firms are combining AI technology with data from open sources to expose the actions of US troops
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Work to identify Ukrainians responsible for Kakhovka dam blast under way — official
The head of the Russian Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin said that investigators and forensic experts have already examined the scene
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WSJ reporter denies accusations of spying for his country
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists that Evan Gershkovich had been caught red-handed
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Russia announced first prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine
Russian servicemen were exchanged for the mayor of Melitopol
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Russian forces strike over 70 Ukrainian artillery units in past day, top brass reports
It is reported that Russian forces pushed forward in their offensive in the Donetsk area over the past day
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Russia requests UN Security Council meeting over Ukraine’s shelling of NPP — source
Russia has requested participation of International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi, who is to make a report on the issue
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Russia, Iran emphasize need to stop reckless attacks on Bushehr NPP — Foreign Ministry
The ministry noted that the conversation "emphasized the inadmissibility of creating threats to the lives and health" of the plant’s personnel and "the risks of a radioactive disaster for the entire region"
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Russia’s battlegroup West repels three Ukrainian counterattacks in past day
The Ukrainian army losses in the responsibility zone of the group include a tank, three armored combat vehicles, six vehicles, a Bogdana 155mm self-propelled artillery mount and roughly 600 servicemen
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Trump confirms rescue of second crewmember of fighter jet in Iran
According to the US president, the serviceman was injured
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Hungary, Russia, Turkey, Serbia to strengthen TurkStream security — top diplomat
The top diplomat reported that he had held telephone conversations with the energy ministers of Serbia and Turkey, as well as with Russian First Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin
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Rostec CEO confirms Russia’s plans to increase production of Tu-214 jets by 2028-2029
The Kazan Aviation Plant has become a super-modern enterprise over the past three years, Sergey Chemezov said
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Smoke seen near Church in Donetsk, where Easter Vigil is under way
The shelling was very intense, the administration of Donetsk’s Voroshilovsky District said
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Foreign national plotted sabotage of gas pipeline in Serbia — military counterintelligence
According to Serbian Military Security Agency Director Duro Jovanic, the suspect "will definitely be taken into custody"
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US has already spent over $42 bln on military operation in Iran — portal
The portal's calculations are based on an estimate stated during a Pentagon briefing for the US Congress on March 10
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Battlegroup West destroys 44 Ukrainian forces UAV control points in 24 hours
The fighters also destroyed a British-made L-119 howitzer and a US-made M101 howitzer
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UK Navy reports critical situation in Persian Gulf region
27 attacks on ships and port infrastructure have been reported since March 1, and the number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz daily has dropped from 138 to eight
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Iran hits oil infrastructure in Israel, US military base in Kuwait — army
According to a statement cited by the Fars news agency, Iranian servicemen have, since this morning
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Russia plans permanent naval base in Syria's Tartus — official
Currently Tartus is being used as a logistics facility for Russian ships
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Russian forces advancing toward Konstantinovka — DPR head
The enemy is trying to hold its ground and dig in in the industrial zone, Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic said
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Russia’s oil production down 9% in April, back to early 2021 levels
Earlier, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov specified that Moscow might lose up to 17% of oil production in 2022 due to sanctions
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Russian forces take up new positions near liberated Aleksandrovka — DPR head
The Russian Armed Forces have also taken up the village of Krynki in the Donetsk People’s Republic
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London prioritizes fueling conflict over saving lives in Ukraine, says Russian ambassador
According to Andrey Kelin, the recent strikes in Bryansk clearly demonstrate London's intentions
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Iran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TV
According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"
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US, Iran may reach deal by Monday — Trump
The reporter also noted that, according to the White House, if Tehran does not agree to a deal, Trump intends to take control of Iranian oil
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ISS to be deorbited as planned in 2030 — Roscosmos CEO
Dmitry Bakanov said the Russian Orbital Station should be launched exactly at this time
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Putin signs law on legalizing cryptocurrency mining in Russia
Only Russian legal entities and individual entrepreneurs included in a register will have the right to mine
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FACTBOX: Fifty UAVs target Russian regions, leaving eight injured in Novorossiysk
The UAVs were also intercepted over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Rostov, and Krasnodar regions, as well as over the Azov and Black seas
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Battlegroup East destroys camouflaged positions and deployment points of Kiev forces
The strikes were carried out using a Giatsint-S self-propelled gun
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Saudi Aramco raises May oil prices for Asia to record high — Bloomberg
This refers to the flagship Arab Light grade, according to the source
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