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Lavrov asks UN chief to substantiate his claims about Ukrainian children being ‘abducted’
"No response has been given to me yet, but I still asked him to answer this question, because it is a serious issue," Russian Foreign Minister said
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Mirage, F-16 jets unable to challenge Russian fighters — senior legislator
Andrey Kartapolov also remarked that the US F-16 fighter was quite difficult in terms of repairs and maintenance
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Sevastopol authorities slam reports on Ukrainian strikes on power facilities are fake news
In addition, advisor to Crimea’s head Oleg Kryuchkov slammed as fake news the reports spread on social networks allegedly on behalf of Sergey Aksyonov that the international children’s center Artek was closed
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Russia demands that West lift its sanctions on Cuba, Venezuela, Syria — Lavrov
Lavrov emphasized that the West’s policy of imposing unilateral coercive measures constitutes a clear violation of the principle of sovereign equality of states
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Restrictions on export of cars to Russia to hit Japan’s regional economy — expert
"Toyama’s businessmen are already expediting supplies of used cars to Russia before the new restrictions come into force on August 9, searching for additional markets, including inside Japan, though such efforts are not unlimited," the expert explained
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Philippines interested in higher lumber supplies from Russia — trade mission
The Philippine side expressed high interest in deepening possible cooperation with Russian producers, the mission said
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IN BRIEF: What is known about missile attack on Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol
The city’s residents are strongly advised not to visit downtown Sevastopol, where firefighting efforts continue
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Russia temporarily limits export of gasoline and diesel fuel — government
According to the Cabinet of Ministers, temporary restrictions "will help saturate the fuel market, which in turn will reduce prices for consumers"
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Number of projects with Chinese participation to rise in Russia’s Far East
"China is number one investor compared with other countries. The share of investors with China’s participation is constantly rising, same as geography," Sergey Skaly stated
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Growing US’ competition with Russia, China, marks end of previous world order — Blinken
"What we are experiencing now is more than a test of the post-Cold War order. It’s the end of it," the US secretary of state went on to say
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G7 price cap on Russian oil misguided, benefits China, expert says
This misguided cap isn’t only a subsidy to China and a price that still makes Rosneft enormously profitable and able to pay billions to the Russian state in taxes, chief economist at hedge fund Tressis Daniel Lacalle said
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Press review: UNSC shakeup on US radar and Russia, China crystallize into 'big two'
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, Spetember 19th
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Russia expects conclusions to be drawn from European security crisis - Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said about it at a press conference on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly
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Authorities in Sevastopol cancel missile warning — governor
Earlier, Mikhail Razvozhayev advised car drivers and public transport passengers to disembark the vehicles, as he called on citizens to seek shelter in underground passages or tunnels amid an air raid alert
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Ukraine loses 1,455 soldiers in Donetsk direction in past week — Russian top brass
In this direction, Ukrainian troops also lost 16 tanks and other armored combat vehicles, as well as 25 cars, 15 field guns and two MLRS vehicles
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Armenia has powerful pro-Western lobby seeking to undermine Russia — Lavrov
The Russian top diplomat pointed out that Russia’s influence in the region "is growing"
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Kiev launches missile attack on Sevastopol, Russian Air Defense Troops down five missiles
It is also reported that one serviceman was killed
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Tokyo’s new sanctions to cut export of Japanese used cars to Russia by half — expert
"Russia used to be a major foreign market for Japan’s business of used cars. The current measures will inevitably have a serious impact here," the expert stressed
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Goal of inflicting strategic defeat on Russia ‘blurs eyes’ of Western politicians — Lavrov
The Russian top diplomat recalled that Russia’s proposals on mutual security guarantees for Europe without changing Ukraine’s non-aligned status "were arrogantly turned down" back in 2021
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Thirteen banks ready to participate in digital ruble tests — Bank of Russia
Sixteen banks are also ready to join digital ruble testing next year, Olga Skorobogatova noted
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Russia alarmed by West's escalation of military hysteria over Korea - Lavrov
On the Korean Peninsula he strategic potential of the US is accumulating, Russian Foreign Minister said
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West unleashes genocide on Russian speakers in Ukraine — top security official
Nikolay Patrushev also pointed out that huge sums of money are flowing into the pockets of the Kiev regime, which "in order to please the Americans, exterminates the Ukrainian people by any means"
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Russia's foreign trade surplus falls to $64.4 bln in January-July — Bank of Russia
At the same time, the current account surplus of Russia decreased more than 6.5-fold in January-July 2023 to $25.2 bln
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Biden promises Zelensky small batch of ATACMS missiles
No details as to when the decision would be announced officially or the dates of deliveries were mentioned
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Yevgeny Balitsky elected as Zaporozhye Region’s governor
It is a great honor and big trust, he said
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Lavrov describes US plans to make Monroe Doctrine global as highly dangerous
The plan is not only delusive but also dangerous but the fact cannot stop the authors of the new edition of Pax Americana, Russian Foreign Minister said
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Naval Academy chief Viktor Sokolov appointed as Russian Black Sea Fleet acting commander
Vice-Admiral Viktor Sokolov served as the Naval Academy chief from 2020
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Volunteers from Turkey join Zaporozhye Region’s Sudoplatov battalion
When asked about the potential reaction of Turkish authorities, another volunteer, code name 'Laz' noted that Turkey and Russia have good relations, so he believes that Ankara will take this decision "well"
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Russia to not push Zelensky to lift ban on talks with Moscow - Lavrov
Zelensky's formula is absolutely unworkable, Russian Foreign Minister said
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Russia destroys part of Western cruise missiles, depleted uranium rounds donated to Kiev
According to Russian Defense Ministry, Russian forces delivered 12 combined strikes on facilities for the repair of Ukrainian aircraft
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Kinzhal hypersonic system proves invulnerable to air defenses in Ukraine — military chief
It is noted that Russian forces struck over 1,300 crucial Ukrainian sites during the special military operation in Ukraine, reducing the country’s military potential and crippling its military-industrial complex
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Fire at Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol localized
Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev сalled on the city residents to refrain from using their personal cars in the city’s center
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Lugansk republic’s parliament unanimously elects Leonid Pasechnik as republic’s head
All the 49 deputies who attended the parliamentary session supported Pasechnik
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China’s gas import on the rise in 7M 2023 — customs
Oil purchases overseas dropped by 12.3% year on year at the same time
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Russia’s Aerospace Force obtains another A-50U early warning and control aircraft
The plane boasts new electronics with greater performance parameters and speed, which allows to increase the capabilities of functional software
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Baku promises amnesty to Karabakh fighters who lay down arms
Hikmet Hajiyev pledged that Baku would respect the rights of Karabakh’s Armenian population, making this a part of the reintegration process
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Lavrov slams US threats to countries that cooperate with Russia
Russian Foreign Minister denied claims that the Russian delegation to the UN General Assembly found itself isolated
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Raspadskaya not to pay 1H dividends
The company did not pay dividends for 1H 2022 either
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Moscow to retaliate if its diplomats can’t visit Russians in US jails – ambassador
Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov noted that Americans really like the word “reciprocity”
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Two blocks around Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol cordoned off
Boat and ferry services have been suspended
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Russia to supply free grain to Africa in near future — Agriculture Ministry
"So far, we are talking about six countries and supply volumes from 25,000 to 50,000 tons, this is being worked out now," Dmitry Patrushev stated
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Gold jewelry maker ZiJin OG opens its first blockchain store in Hainan
According to Lun Tao, chief inspector of ZiJin OG, the main advantage of blockchain technology is that the buyer can verify that the material used to make the item being purchased has never been used by anyone before
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Russia maintains informal communication with unfriendly countries, envoy to UN says
Vasily Nebenzya emphasized that some countries in Europe followed Brussels’ order not to maintain relations with Russia
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Kiev not discussing any Plan B for receiving fewer US weapons — top security official
Alexey Danilov also expressed his concern about the lack of consensus in the West about the future of Ukraine
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Memorial tank that took part in assault on Shusha in 1992 dismantled in Karabakh
The T-72 tank belonging to the Armenian forces was the first to approach Shusha during the capture of the city on May 8, 1992
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Russian senior diplomat, Baltic Fleet commander discuss situation in Baltic region
Additionally, First Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov talked with Kaliningrad Region Governor Anton Alikhanov and members of the regional government about external assistance to ensure the region’s sustainable development
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Russian air defense forces destroy 257 Ukrainian drones in past week — top brass
Also they intercepted 46 HIMARS rockets, nine Storm Shadow cruise missiles, two JDAM air bombs and three HARM anti-radar missiles
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US to supply most dangerous weapons to Ukraine for counteroffensive — Russian embassy
Earlier, the US administration announced a decision to send Ukraine a package of military assistance worth $325 million, containing air defense systems and cluster munitions
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Ukraine virtually cancels counteroffensive due to heavy losses — Hersh
According to the journalist, the source told him that Ukrainian troops would have mutinied if they had been ordered to continue the offensive
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Economic Development Ministry expects oil output in Russia down to 523 mln tons in 2024
According to the ministry’s baseline scenario, production in 2023 will decrease by 1.3% to 527 million tons against 534 million tons in 2022
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Kiev troops lost lots of military vehicles in Rabotino district — The Washington Post
According to the Ukrainian officer, German-made Marder armored vehicles and US-made Stryker armored personnel carriers were among them
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Kim Jong Un’s visit to Russia changes global political situation — official
The visit brought Korean-Russian relations to a new strategic height in accordance with the requirements of new times, Voice of Korea radio reported
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Bank of Russia sells currency worth $6.2 mln on domestic market
The Russian Finance Ministry resumed foreign currency purchases on the domestic currency market as part of the fiscal rule since January 13
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Mark Milley warned Kiev against using US-made weapons after attack on Kremlin – report
The head of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, according to his press secretary Colonel David Butler, sought to “avoid conflict between the great powers”
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Russia's victory over neo-Nazism to build mutual respect worldwide — security official
"There is no doubt that the goals of the special military operation set by the Russian president will be achieved," Nikolay Patrushev emphasized
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US doing everything to prevent Palestinians from obtaining their own state - Lavrov
Russia calls on all responsible countries to join forces to create conditions for the resumption of direct talks between Palestine and Israel
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Lavrov asks UN chief to substantiate his claims about Ukrainian children being ‘abducted’
"No response has been given to me yet, but I still asked him to answer this question, because it is a serious issue," Russian Foreign Minister said
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Ukrainian forces pushed back to initial positions in Krasny Liman area — DPR head
Denis Pushilin pointed out that the army aviation was used to suppress the activity of the Ukrainian units on this part of the line of engagement
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Lavrov warns at UNGA it’s in line with global interests to avoid sliding into all-out war
Russian Foreign Minister recalled that UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called earlier for holding "a summit of the future" in 2024
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Serviceman missing after Kiev’s attack on Sevastopol, Russian Defense Ministry says
The Russian Defense Ministry reported earlier that the Kiev regime had carried out a missile strike on Sevastopol this afternoon, damaging the historic Black Sea Fleet headquarters building
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Lavrov calls on Guterres not to draw UN into politicized initiatives on Ukraine
Russia’s top diplomat also directed the UN Secretary General’s attention to unacceptability of applying double standards in US documents regarding various territories
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Bank of Russia admits key rate hike at board meeting in September
"The monetary policy is aimed at bringing back and stabilizing inflation at the targeted level of 4% in the long-term," Zabotkin added
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Yuan share growing to 44% on Russian currency market — Central Bank
The Bank of Russia will daily sell the yuan amounting to $23.8 mln from the National Wealth Fund over the period from August 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024
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UN chief admits that his grain initiative does not include removal of sanctions — Lavrov
"He himself described his proposals as aimed not at securing some sort of an exemption from sanctions, but at finding a way of somehow not to violate them, to find some sort of a path," Russian Foreign Minister said
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Putin offers condolences to Italian leader on death of Italy’s ex-President Napolitano
According to Russian President, he "was lucky enough to communicate with this wonderful man on several occasions"
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Explosions reported in Ukrainian city of Dnepr
Air raid sirens are sounding in the region
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Russia set to create hybrid communications network for UAV navigation
"It is planned to gradually create a domestic communications network for navigation of unmanned aerial vehicles that will include both the ground-based and satellite segments," the document reads
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Saldo elected governor of Kherson Region
Another two nominees were running for the post, namely Ivan Shumakov and Igor Shepelin
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Brent futures above $87/bbl at ICE — market data
WTI futures with the settlement in September added 1.09% to $83.63 a barrel at the same time
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Russian pharma supplies to Africa exceeded $62 mln last year — deputy trade minister
The Russia-made yellow fever vaccine enjoys the greatest demand in Africa, Ekaterina Priezzheva stressed
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Top Hungarian diplomat expects conditions for peace in Ukraine to get worse
Peter Szijjarto believes that the time has come to resolve the conflict
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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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Lavrov, ICRC chief discuss humanitarian activities in Ukraine, Nagorno-Karabakh
The parties also compared their positions on current aspects of the ICRC’s work in Russia
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Indian investor to build pharmaceutical plant in Murmansk Region
According to an agreement with the Corporation, investments in the project will be more than $94 million, including Indian capital
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Russia launches serial production of upgraded rockets for anti-submarine warfare system
The upgraded rockets will be featured at the St. Petersburg International Maritime Defense Show on June 28 - July 2
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Russian fighters down four Ukrainian warplanes in past week — Russia’s top brass
Also, a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet was eliminated by Russian combat drones at Dolgintsevo Airfield outside Dnepr
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Energy crisis in Europe not over yet — expert
It is noted that gas prices in Europe are likely to grow in the long term due to the higher cost of tanker deliveries of energy resources
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Lavrov confirms potential visit to Pyongyang in October
Kim Jong Un visited Russia on September 12-17
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Russian forces destroy Western-made weapons in Kherson area
The Ministry of Defense reported that Russian troops used high-precision ammunition to inflict as much damage as possible to armored vehicles and enemy troops
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Russian forces repel eight Ukrainian attacks near Rabotino, Verbovoye in past week
In battles in the Zaporozhye area, more than 515 Ukrainian soldiers, 24 armored combat vehicles and 19 cars were wiped out
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Vietnam opens first international logistics trade show with Russian shippers taking part
Global logistics operators and transport service providers are taking part in VILOG 2023, including Nippon Express, UPR, Swisslog, and many others
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Russia followed meeting between US, Central Asian countries on sidelines of UNGA — Kremlin
"You know that Russia has its own dialogue with Central Asian countries, which is extremely important for us," Dmitry Peskov pointed out
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Kazakh oil supplies to Germany in line with contracts — Energy Minister
Kazakhstan has already dispatched about 90,000 metric tons of oil and supplies can be increased, Almassadam Satkaliyev noted
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Russia ready for talks on Ukraine, but without ceasefire - Lavrov
Moscow has already been deceived once, Russian Foreign Minister said
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Economy Ministry expects ruble rate to be 94 rubles per dollar by end of 2023
"In 2024-2026, taking into account changes in the structure of payments and the volume of capital outflow, a new equilibrium will be formed at the level of 90-92 rubles per dollar," the Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said
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Russia to retaliate immediately if Kiev gets ATACMS missiles — diplomat
Konstantin Gavrilov also noted that the "manic efforts" of some Western OSCE member countries to isolate Russia "are futile and will backfire on their initiators"
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Fortum still intends to sell Russian assets — Reuters
It is noted that the company and the prospective buyer presented their plans to the Russian government commission on control of foreign investments in Russia
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China’s foreign trade volume falls by 6.1% in January-July
The country's positive balance in the mentioned period amounted to $489.57 bln
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Denis Pushilin elected head of Donetsk People’s Republic
Pushilin took the oath of office shortly after, the correspondent said
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Moscow, Minsk on guard over potential threats from Poland — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that Russia and Belarus continue working on developing the security concept of the two countries
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Iraqi PM planning to visit Moscow in coming weeks — Iraq’s Foreign Ministry
Earlier Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said that the Iraqi side is working to complete the necessary arrangements for a visit by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani to Moscow
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Strike on Sevastopol delivered with Storm Shadow missiles — TV
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, five missiles were shot down by the air defense system
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Russia to hit back hard if Ukraine attacks Crimea — diplomat
"I would like to remind all Kiev extremists that the Crimea chapter was closed when its residents made their choice back in 2014, knowing what awaited them, that they would be 'smoked out' as Danilov put it, in different ways over all these years, economically, socially, in the humanitarian sense, based precisely on this nationalistic logic," Maria Zakharova noted
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Russia’s Pacific Fleet rehearses hunt for enemy submarines in Bering Sea
According to the ministry, one of the Pacific Fleet submarines played the part of the hypothetical enemy
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First results of Clean Arctic-Vostok-77 expedition due in August, 2024
According to explorer Andrey Igolkin, the preliminary goal is to conduct surveys by ecologists, culture experts, linguists, demographers, specialists in logistics to outline new transport routes, making a detailed digital map
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Polymetal completes re-domiciliation to Kazakhstan
According to the statement, the resumption of trading on the AIX will be announced separately, once the company has completed the technical register migration procedures
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Debris from downed rocket fall on northern part of Sevastopol Bay — governor
According to preliminary information, air defenses were activated in Sevastopol
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Russia to compensate Africa-bound deliveries under grain deal in excess — Lavrov
"Only three percent of grain was delivered to poor countries that are on the World Food Programme’s list," Lavrov said
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Quran burnings literally put on stream in EU, says Lavrov
The burning of the Quran took place during a police-authorized demonstration in downtown Stockholm on June 28
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Haikou starts issuing work permits and visas to foreigners on same day
The documents can now be obtained at he Haikou Foreigners Comprehensive Service Window at the same time
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Lavrov supports Iraq’s efforts to stabilize domestic situation — Russian MFA
It is reported that Russia has expressed support for the efforts of the Iraqi government to stabilize the internal situation, solve social, economic and security problems, as well as the fight against terrorism
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