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Anti-Russian sanctions
Russia is not going to restrict business ties with Europe — minister
The impact of the sanctions is felt in the access to the world market of capitals, the outflow of capital, the slide of the ruble’s exchange rate, and the inflation
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Russia can lose over $130 billion due to sanctions, fall in oil prices — minister
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Netanyahu discusses Iranian issue with Putin — PM’s office
According to the Kremlin press service, during the telephone conversation with Netanyahu, Putin emphasized Moscow’s willingness to engage in efforts to seek a negotiated resolution to the Iranian nuclear issue
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Ukrainian attacks damage almost 50 residential buildings in Belgorod in week
38 cars were damaged during the week
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UNGA committee passes Russia-submitted resolution on fight against neo-Nazism
As many as 114 countries backed the document, while 52 voted against, and 12 abstained
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Lavrov to hold talks with top Indian diplomat in Moscow
The sides will discuss political communication between the two counties, as well as pressing bilateral, regional and international issues, including cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, BRICS, the United Nations, and the Group of 20
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EU may deploy 'Ukrainian battalion' to frontier regions after peace
The European Union Commissioner for Defense and Space said it would be an additional security guarantee
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Ukrainian opposition politician says Mindich corruption scandal reveals Zelensky’s failure
Viktor Medvedchuk noted that Zelensky is now "becoming a puppet in the hands of three main political groups that will exploit this": the oligarchs, the security forces, and the pro-Western elite
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Most of Donetsk left without power
Power outages have affected all of Donetsk, except for the city’s eastern part
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Ukrainian troops encirclement threatens frontline collapse, territorial losses — Medvedev
The Russian politician stressed that the leadership in Kiev "has predictably found itself in a zugzwang: every day is bringing it into a worse position on the chessboard"
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US reports strike on another alleged drug vessel in Pacific Ocean
Three male narco-terrorists aboard the vessel were killed, the US Southern Command said in a statement
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Top Russian, Egyptian diplomats discuss situation around Iran’s nuclear dossier
The two top diplomats also discussed the US-drafted UN Security Council resolution on Gaza and Russia’s amendments to it
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Head of Euroclear ready to challenge EU asset-confiscation orders in court
Valerie Urbain noted that "there are laws"
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Over 30 killed in bridge collapse, landslide at cobalt mine in DR Congo
Meanwhile, the association of miners reports 49 casualties and dozens of those who went missing
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Palestinian factions say peacekeepers in Gaza should be responsible only to UN
Members of the Palestinian factions also oppose the disarmament of groups active in Gaza and the creation of foreign military bases in the enclave, which, according to them, will be regarded as "a direct violation of its sovereignty"
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Merz, his supporters fail to heed lessons of Nuremberg trials — Lavrov
"With Chancellor Merz coming and proudly stating that Germany must become Europe’s strongest army once again, it is clear that no lessons have been learned," the Russian foreign minister said
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Kiev loses 3,300 troops, mercenaries in battles in LPR this week — military expert
Andrey Marochko said that the enemy suffered the greatest manpower losses in the area of responsibility of the battlegroup West
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UAC unveils SJ-100, MC-21 aircraft models at Dubai Air Show
The interior layout of the aircraft can be seen in the models
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Trump likens Epstein case to Democrat hoax about Russian election interference
According to the US leader, the Democrats "had the sleazy relationships with Jeffrey Epstein, and should be prosecuted"
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Russian troops advance by 1 km near Liman in Kharkov Region — military expert
Russian forces began to mop up the territory both northwest and northeast of Liman, Andrey Marochko said
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Latin American states preparing response to possible US aggression against Venezuela
Representatives of diplomatic missions from several countries are already holding consultations
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EU delays decision on Russian assets as leaders lose faith in Ukraine — media
According to The Conversation, the positions of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico reflect "a growing undercurrent of realist strategic thinking within the bloc"
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Hamas against US-drafted UNSC resolution on Gaza
"The amendments and key provisions of the US-drafted resolution are not geared toward stabilizing the situation in Gaza," Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said
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South Korean LG registered six trademarks in Russia
Products of the Xboom audio system brand are among them, XboomStage, XboomPower, and XboomBuds
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Fires break out at port and energy infrastructure in Odessa Region
Ukrainian Minister for Communities and Territories Development Alexey Kuleba did not specify which port was affected
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Russia will recover frozen assets in Europe, lawmaker says
Earlier, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot suggested that a €140 billion interest-free loan to Ukraine will not be repaid by Kiev
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Hungary to block any EU decisions aimed at escalating Ukraine conflict — foreign minister
If Brussels pushes for war, Budapest will use its veto power against its decisions, noted Peter Szijjarto
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Greece, Ukraine agree on cooperation in developing unmanned surface vehicles
The sides also acknowledged the importance of cybersecurity and agreed to develop joint initiatives
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Meeting between Putin, Trump postponed — Kremlin aide
The summit was postponed later
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Backpack with parts of child’s body found in Moscow park’s pond
According to the police, the child, who has not yet been identified, died not more than two days ago
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Georgians living abroad may be barred from voting overseas
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili noted that similar regulations exist in Armenia, Ireland, Israel and Malta
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Russian embassy slams Brussels statements on Russia’s strikes on Ukraine as lie
The embassy slammed these statements as a vivid example of double standards and misleading the country’s own population
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Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan will increase gas transit volumes
Also there is significant potential for expanding cooperation in the oil sector and in the nuclear industry, noted Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
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Ukrainian lawmaker says Zelensky has a hand in attempt on Trump’s life, Kirk’s killing
Vladimir Zelensky’s regime is capable of killing anyone, Artem Dmitruk said
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US removes Tomahawk cruise missile launchers from Japanese base
It is not clear what caused the delay, but local analysts blame the US government shutdown
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Maduro offered US control over some of Venezuela’s oil riches — NYT
The newspaper’s sources said US President Donald Trump had rejected the invitation to negotiate, but the offer still remains on the table
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Russian diplomat responds to Pistorius' comments on potential NATO-Russia conflict by 2029
Maria Zakharova said there is no longer any doubt about who the aggressor is
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Hungarian premier believes conflict in Ukraine will be over soon
Viktor Orban did not elaborate on what his forecast was based on, but said that "a unified position of the West" is needed for the purpose
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Previous world order has come to an end, German chancellor says
Friedrich Merz noted that the challenges facing the German government are "as diverse as they have rarely been, and possibly - depending on developments - never before in the post-war history of the Federal Republic of Germany"
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Some politicians in London still advocate for dialogue with Russia — British journalist
Frank Wright said that in the UK, anyone who tells the truth about the Ukrainian conflict "is going to be labelled as a traitor, hounded by the press, and perhaps investigated by the intelligence services"
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Ukraine run by CIA, MI-6 specialists, not Zelensky — former PM
Ukraine’s former Prime Minister (2010-2014) Nikolai Azarov said the Ukrainian authorities are fulfilling ready-made plans "under supervision from Western specialists"
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Foreign mercenaries surrender in Orestopol — Russian commander
According to the commander of an assault team of the 29th Army’s 36th Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade in Battlegroup East with the call sign Tima, mercenaries say their only goal was to make money through fighting
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Russia showcases weapons with proven combat performance in Dubai — military official
Dmitry Shugayev noted that Russia is a permanent participant in the aviation and space exhibition in Dubai, which allows it to promote military products, strengthen Russia's position as a reliable military-technical partner
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ZALA T-20 UAS can cover up to 500 km in single flight — company
According to the factsheet, improvements to the fuselage design and the integration of cutting-edge batteries have significantly boosted its endurance, allowing for longer, more efficient missions
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Zelensky’s approval rating drops by 40% in one week, says Ukrainian lawmaker
According to Yaroslav Zheleznyak, Vladimir Zelensky’s approval rating drops by 40% in one week
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Press review: Trump alarms US with nuclear plans and China cautions Japan on Taiwan moves
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, November 17th
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54 countries vote against resolution on combating ne-Nazism
116 countries, including Azerbaijan, Algeria, Armenia, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Cuba, Serbia, and Syria, supported the document
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Syrian defense minister receives visiting Russian deputy defense minister
The sides discussed areas of military cooperation and ways to strengthen mechanisms of coordination on the basis of shared interests and aspiration of the two countries
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Reports on arrival of Russian, US, Turkish delegations to Damascus not confirmed by MFA
Such reports released by the Al Arabiya television channel, citing its sources
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Russia condemns crimes committed by Rapid Support Forces against civilians in Sudan
The senior Russian diplomat reiterated Russia’s principled position in favor of preserving Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity
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Russian Armed Forces liberated two settlements in Zaporozhye Region
Air defenses shot downed two Neptune missiles and 197 Ukrainian drones over 24 hours, the ministry noted
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Kiev hardly likely to receive French Rafale jets — radio
At the same time, RTL reported that Kiev could order new aircraft, but in this case, the process of delivering the Rafale would be significantly delayed
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Explosion damaged railway to Ukraine, Polish prime minister says
According to the Polish prime minister, another track damage was discovered on the same section of the railway near the city of Lublin
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Israeli drone strike kills two Hezbollah commanders in Lebanon
According to Al Hadath TV channel, the attack targeted their car in the Al-Mansouri municipality in the Tyre District
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Iran thinks recurrence of conflict with Israel is possible — diplomatic source
However but it is difficult to say how high it is
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Peace talks on Ukraine inevitable and may be held in Turkey — Foreign Minister
Hakan Fidan believes the conflict in Ukraine is currently at its closest point to ending
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Fico reiterates his opposition to EU transferring Russian assets to Ukraine
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico emphasized that transferring 140 bln euros to Ukraine "means two more years of killings"
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Thai servicemen prepare new attack on Cambodia — newspaper
Sources told the newspaper that "Thai soldiers are planning to carry out an attack in the Thmar Da area and the O’Phluk Damrey area in Pursat Province on November 18"
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Russian troops liberate Yablokovo community in Zaporozhye Region over past day — top brass
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,505 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours, according to the latest data on the special military operation in Ukraine released by Russia’s Defense Ministry
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Putin to hold international meetings next week
The head of state also had in his plans a traditional operational meeting with the members of the Russian Security Council
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Washington to give up Taiwan after transfer of TSMC chips production to US, expert says
Jin Canrong urged the people of Taiwan to understand that "the US cannot be trusted"
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TASS chief announces plans to open more news bureaus in Africa and Madagascar
Andrey Kondrashov recalled that the agency currently has offices in Egypt, Tunisia, Kenya, Morocco, Zimbabwe and South Africa
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Results of US-Russia summit communicated to Kiev — Kremlin aide
Washington did not make any announcements that understandings and agreements reached in Anchorage are not valid, Ushakov added
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Top French diplomat calls on Kiev to combat corruption if it wants support from EU
The European Union will not tolerate the dissemination of corruption practices inside it, noted Jean-Noel Barrot
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Venezuela under threat of military invasion — ambassador to Moscow
Jesus Rafael Salazar Velasquez said that imperialists want to plunder the country's natural resources
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Drones pose "threat of humanity's lifetime," Pentagon official says
"They're cheap, you can 3D-print them at home, and they cross borders incredibly quickly," Daniel Driscoll noted
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Russia has no supporters of possible confrontation with NATO — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov still said that Russia must take measures that ensure its interests
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Macron, Zelensky sign deal on military assistance, Kiev expects to get 100 Rafale fighters
The signing took place at the Velizy-Villacoublay air base near Paris
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Russian forces thwart Ukrainian elite units’ attempt to unblock Kupyansk — military expert
"The Russian Armed Forces thwarted all operations, causing significant damage to enemy manpower, weapons, and military equipment," Andrey Marochko said
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Iran not enriching uranium now — Foreign minister
The International Atomic Energy Agency is aware of all of them, the minister added
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Vucic urges Serbian government to consider all options before deciding on NIS
Belgrade seeks after avoiding any radical steps, noted Serbian President
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Greece, Ukraine sign memorandum on supplies of LNG from US to Kiev from December
The memorandum was signed in the presence of Vladimir Zelensky, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle
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Chilean president congratulates two leading candidates in presidential election
"On December 14, Chile will elect the next president, who will determine the path that our country will take for the next four years," Gabriel Boric said in an address to the nation
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Russia issues permit to Air France for new flight route to Moscow
The company representative pointed out that the flights will be bypassing the airspace of Belarus
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Ukraine attacks Belgorod region using over 60 drones in past 24 hours
As a result of a drone strike on a commercial facility, two civilians were injured in the settlement of Borisovka
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Bangladesh’s ex-PM Hasina sentenced to death for crimes against humanity
The International Crimes Tribunal found Sheikh Hasina guilty on all five counts of crimes against humanity
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Russia-China-Iran cooperation playing key role in settling Iran nuclear issue — expert
According to Khlopkov, the current situation requires new approaches to a lasting settlement of the crisis around the Iranian nuclear dossier
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Russian troops squeezing neck of fire cauldron by destroying Ukrainian army near Seversk
The Ukrainian group trapped in the fire pocket near Zvanovka is being systematically destroyed, military expert Andrey Marochko said
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Russia interested in establishing conditions for Putin-Trump meeting soon — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov pointed to the need for meticulous preparation for the meeting
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Rostec unveils import-substituting Ansat helicopter for first time overseas
The state corporation also showcased the Ka-32A11M medium-sized firefighting helicopter, which is equipped with the new Russian-made SP-32 fire suppression system
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At least 9 injured as racecar ploughs into crowd in Australia — TV
According to the report, the vehicle lost control, crashing through a safety barrier and into spectators
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Russia plans to hold talks on Su-57 jet exports at Dubai Airshow
Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Director Dmitry Shugayev noted that the Su-57 is a high-tech military product whose creation involves many suppliers
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Russia to showcase 900 pieces of armament at Dubai Airshow 2025
Russia will put on display the full-scale versions of over 30 most in-demand pieces, setting an all-time record for foreign exhibitions
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Dubai Airshow kicks off in UAE
Russia is presenting around 900 exhibits at the event
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Russia, UAE discuss arms supplies, joint development projects — official
Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Dmitry Shugaev emphasized that the United Arab Emirates is a long-term and reliable partner of Russia in the field of military-technical cooperation
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US lacks military resources in region to remove Maduro from power — TV channel
CNN also noted that if Maduro leaves the country or is killed as a result of US actions, a military takeover or even the start of a civil war cannot be ruled out
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Russia’s Su-57 fighter jet showcased in Middle East first time
The Su-57 is piloted by Hero of Russia Sergey Bogdan, Chief Pilot of the Sukhoi Design Bureau at United Aircraft Corporation
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Lancet-E munitions' flight endurance doubled — developer
The Product 51E and Product 51E-IK now boast an operational range of up to 45 km
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Poland reopens two border crossings with Belarus
According to PAP news agency, Warsaw’s move stems from the necessity to address the economic needs of Poland’s border areas and the fact that a migration crisis on the border has eased
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US LNG supplies may harm environment, EU’s energy budget — expert
"US LNG is currently very expensive, straining energy budgets; the likelihood of geopolitical antagonisms is heightened; and the whole project is identified as going against the efforts to achieve environmental targets, contributing to the delay in transitioning to renewable energy sources," Harry Tzimitras, director of the Peace Research Institute Oslo Cyprus Center, said
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Group of Ukrainian marines surrender to Russian forces near Dimitrov
The servicemen said they had decided to surrender some time ago but had to wait for the safest opportunity
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Ukrainian forces attempt to flee Gulyaipole — DPR head’s aide
"The situation for the enemy in the Gulyaipole area is dire," Igor Kimakovsky said
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Greece launches Vertical Corridor for supplying gas to Ukraine — PM
The Greek prime minister also said that he had discussed with Zelensky further support for Ukraine jointly with the partners and prospects for bilateral cooperation
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Ukrainian army completely encircled near DPR's Dimitrov, unable to escape — expert
Andrey Marochko stressed that the Ukrainian soldiers still have a choice now to voluntarily surrender and lay down their arms
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Russia, Middle Eastern countries discuss joint production of fifth-generation aircraft
Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Director Dmitry Shugayev noted that the potential projects are long-term and technologically complex, requiring detailed study
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US tests B61-12 nuclear bomb without warhead - statement
During the tests, American fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets delivered and dropped the weapons with inert warheads
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Beheaded child’s body found in apartment near Moscow, parents suspected of murder
A criminal case on murder charges was opened
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US intends to strengthen its military presence in Latin America — newspaper
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Putin, Netanyahu discuss developments in Gaza Strip — Kremlin
The leaders also discussed the issue of Iran's nuclear program and assistance in further stabilizing the situation in Syria
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US actively searching for someone to replace Zelensky — ex-premier Azarov
According to him, it is hard to predict how the events will unfold if Zelensky resigns
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Russian PM to chair meeting of SCO Council of Heads of Government
Mikhail Mishustin will also hold a number of bilateral meetings with the heads of the participating delegations
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Window of opportunity for normalization opens for Russia-US ties — embassy
According to the embassy, before the diplomatic ties were established on November 16, 1933, the two states were in "an extended period without official ties, when American ruling elites for 16 years refused to deal with the young Soviet state"
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Russia, US continues communications on Ukrainian settlement — Kremlin aide
Agreements to be reached on the meeting between the leaders of the two countries will move many political and technical difficulties to the background, the Kremlin aide said
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