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Russia supports Palestinian draft of UN SC resolution on Palestine — diplomat
The United States and France have drafted their versions of the UN Security Council’s resolution on Palestine
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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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Israeli aircraft strike southern Lebanon over 20 times — portal
According to the news portal, airstrikes were reportedly carried out on the mountainous Jabbur area and the Wadi Barguz gorge
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Number of victims from ferry sinking in Philippines rises to 15
Rescuers continue the search for survivors
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Zelensky delays peace in Ukraine — Russian special envoy
"Zelensky’s lecturing of Europeans in Davos did not go well," Kirill Dmitriev added
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US ‘making haste’ as mediator, Kremlin spokesman says
The Kremlin talks continued well into the night
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Press review: Europe, US on brink of trade war as Russia ready to respond to UK plans
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, January 19th
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Putin, Zelensky may meet shortly — Axios
According to the news portal, additional trilateral negotiations should be organized before that
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Russia’s proposal to extend New START limits after February 5 in force — senior diplomat
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov emphasized that Russia "keeps the door open"
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Arms control is no panacea, efforts must be systematic — Medvedev
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev stressed that arms control fulfills a secondary function
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Hamas says it told mediators where body of last Israeli hostage can be found
Israeli soldier Ran Gvili was killed on October 7, 2023 during the Hamas attack on Israel
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Russian troops fighting Ukrainian forces in Krasny Liman in Donetsk region — DPR head
Russian troops are advancing in areas near the settlements of Drobyshevo and Yarovaya northwest of Krasny Liman
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EU diplomacy chief considers von der Leyen dictator — Politico
The newspaper noted that while von der Leyen had had tense relations with former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, they were even worse with Kaja Kallas
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Russian city of Belgorod comes under most massive shelling attack — crisis center
According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties
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Owner of Czech arms holding CSG becomes richest defense entrepreneur — Bloomberg
Michal Strnad is the third-richest person in the world under 40
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Israel to open Rafah crossing in limited capacity, under its full control
The Rafah border crossing will be opened only for the passage of people
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Germany’s underground gas reserves down below 40%
UGS facilities are 39% full in France, 51.5% in Austria, 62.6% in Italy, and 33.3% in the Netherlands
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Russia’s new Pauk-30B net launcher set for testing in special military op zone
The net gun developer Polet research and production association added that the upgraded net gun has reduced recoil
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Russia receives no US proposals for better deal instead of New START — senior diplomat
Russia has repeatedly outlined its approach, in all aspects, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Ryabkov said
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Russian consulate taking measures to get consular access to Marinera tanker crew
Protecting the interests of Russian citizens remains a key priority for diplomats, Russia’s consulate general in Edinburgh said
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Russia to display its most sought-after drones at Abu Dhabi exhibition
Rosoboronexport Director General Alexander Mikheev noted that unmanned technologies are one of the fastest-growing segments of the arms market
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Military-technical cooperation between Russia, Venezuela continues — ambassador
Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov assured that the need for servicing Russian military equipment in Venezuela would continue for decades
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Mysterious Komi: legends, frost and deep snow
Many legends about the region's mysterious and magical places have survived to this day
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Russian air defenses down 31 Ukrainian HIMARS rockets over day — top brass
Also Russian air defenses shot down 68 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones
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Seven people killed in US snowstorm zone — CNN
Deaths due to weather conditions were recorded in Texas, Missouri, and Kansas
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INTERVIEW: No progress in dialogue with US on irritants — senior Russian diplomat
Ryabkov explained that "it is counterproductive to hold high-level events that are later deemed fruitless"
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Russian oil companies continue operating in Venezuela — Moscow's envoy
Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov noted that Russian companies would continue to fulfill their obligations regardless of any decisions made by the Venezuelan leadership
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Lukashenko hopes to meet with Modi at BRICS summit
The Belarusian leader noted that India, as the BRICS chair, was contributing to the strengthening of a multipolar and just world order
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Russia-US dialogue on irritants stagnating — Russian diplomat
The communications between the two parties continue, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said
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Battlegroup South hits 39 Ukrainian bunkers, shelters in day — Russian defense ministry
Russian servicemen also destroyed 10 communication antennas and 6 temporary deployment points
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INTERVIEW: Russia’s security 100% guaranteed — senior Russian diplomat
Trump said earlier that the United States possesses weapons unknown to the rest of the world after being asked about the use of sonic weapons by the United States in Venezuela
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Trilateral talks on Ukraine set to continue next week — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov did not disclose the exact day of the next meeting
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At least 60% of Ukrainian military assault groups destroyed in Kharkov Region
Ukrainian military were destroyed during their attempts to counterattack
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Russia's coal production to reach 435 mln tons in 2026 — expert
Alexander Kotov said that a significant rise in production can be expected in Yakutia
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Russia develops Mnogotochie anti-drone multi-bullet rounds
According to Rostec, experience shows that small arms are an effective means of defense against UAVs
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US, EU plan to attract $800 billion to support Ukraine — Politico
According to the 18-page document, within the next ten years the EU, the US and international financial institutions, such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund undertake to spend at least $500 of public and private capital
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US plans to strengthen confidence between Russia and Europe — Politico
Washington wants "to create a framework where that can start a new paradigm," the source told the news outlet
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Zelensky rejects territorial concessions again
Vladimir Zelensky added that the US is trying to find a compromise
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Kremlin says expecting high results from first trilateral contacts would be mistake
"This is a very complex matter, with complex issues on the agenda," Dmitry Peskov said
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Preventing war is of mutual interest to Russia, Europe — envoy to OSCE
Dmitry Polyansky that Russia was concerned about "the population of European countries being brainwashed and indoctrinated with the idea that Russia allegedly threatens European peace"
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Israeli bullets found in bodies of children killed in Iran — TASS source
Unrest in Iran began on December 29, 2025, after street protests triggered by a sharp fall in the Iranian rial exchange rate, spreading across most major cities
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Russia’s new Upyr-18 drones put into operation in special military op zone
The Upyr-18 drones, named for their 18-inch frame, are capable of carrying a 10-kilogram mine tens of kilometers, striking fortified dugouts and enemy positions
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Germany proposes bringing back gold reserves stored in US due to Trump’s policies
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann urged the German government to develop a plan as soon as possible for the return of gold reserves from the US to Germany, as well as to prepare an evaluation of the political and legal risks of storing these assets abroad
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Forty UAVs target Russian regions: attack aftermath
Debris from the UAVs fell on the territory of two enterprises in Slavyansk-on-Kuban, injuring one person
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Belarus’ new ambassador says plans to arrive in Moscow by next weekend
The BelTA news agency reported on January 22 that Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has appointed Seliverstov as the country’s new ambassador to Moscow
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Hungary will not be intimidated, Orban vows
He also called Zelensky a man who "cannot or does not want to stop the war"
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Australian authorities replace ambassador to US who criticized Trump
Kevin Rudd called Donald Trump the "most destructive president in history," Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said
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Russian forces advancing in Krasny Liman area — DPR head
Our troops are also advancing in the exact vicinity of Krasny Liman, he wrote on his Max channel
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Venezuelan defenders used Igla systems on January 3 but lacked training — Russian envoy
There were at least two shots, and both missiles failed to hit their target, Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov said
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Gold price tops $5,000 per troy ounce amid political crisis — FT
The price of gold continues to rise as investors flock to this safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical tensions and growing concerns about government spending in developed countries
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Russian troops improve position near Rodindkoye in DPR — DPR head
In addition, we see the advance of Russian forces in this area where they have improved their positions near the settlement of Rodinskoye, he said on his Max channel
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Press review: EU seeks to speed militarization and US shifts focus to Western hemisphere
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, January 26th
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Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi held at unmapped residence — correspondent
The trilateral talks between Russia, the US, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi took place at the Qasr Al Shati residence
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French company supplies Ukraine with 500-km-range kamikaze drones — agency
Rodeur drones can carry a payload of up to 4 kilograms and fly at a velocity of 100 kilometers per hour for five hours
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Medvedev slams Zelensky’s Davos address as spit in EU’s face
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman emphasized that it isn’t the 1st time "the EU impotents have had their faces spat in"
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Russia’s gas production fell 3% in 2025 — IEA
Production in 2025 totaled 663 bln cubic meters, compared with 685 bln cubic meters a year earlier, the IEA said
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AI-enabled satellite constellation to perform military tasks — expert
Alexander Stepanov noted that a digital ecosystem using AI algorithms makes it possible to carry out detailed satellite monitoring of specific terrain areas, obtain highly detailed imagery with machine vision analysis
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PM prevents Israeli president from attending World Economic Forum ceremony in Davos — TV
This situation has "created tension" between the offices of the prime minister and president in Israel, as well as between Netanyahu's office and the White House
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Recent Ukrainian strikes on Russia aim to sabotage negotiations in UAE — diplomat
It is not a given that Kiev ultimately wants to reach concrete agreements, Rodion Miroshnik said
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Russia boosts pipeline gas supplies to China by 25%, to Uzbekistan by 30% in 2025 — IEA
Gazprom earlier reported that in 2025 it supplied more gas to China than to Europe for the first time
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Russian defense firm fulfils 2025 contracts for delivery of missiles for Iskander-M system
The High Precision Systems Holding Company also fulfilled contracts for the delivery of launchers for the Kornet anti-tank missile system and Verba man-portable surface-to-air missile systems
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OsA Okta FPV drone used to supply troops in special military op zone
The drone carries a 10-kg payload and is used to deliver ammunition, clothing, medicines and provisions to troops in hard-to-reach areas
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Zemledeliye system enhances army’s defensive, offensive potential — Rostec
The state corporation emphasized that the equipment allows for the salvo delivery of hundreds of programmable anti-personnel and anti-tank mines in a matter of minutes to an area the size of several football fields, including behind enemy lines
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Strike on Iran would destabilize region, Russia expects restraint from parties — Kremlin
Russia continues its efforts to de-escalate tensions, Dmitry Peskov said
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Kremlin describes reports of possible blockade of Cuba as alarming
Dmitry Peskov expressed confidence that Havana was determined to defend its interests and independence
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Oreshnik strike on Ukraine aircraft plant causes nervous reaction from West — expert
Vasily Prozorov emphasized that this weapon had no analogues in the world
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Vucic doesn’t rule out Ukraine’s accession to EU in 2027
The Serbian President noted that some EU member states will not agree on this
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Ex-commissioner Breton hates freedom of speech — Dmitriev
Thus Russian Presidential Envoy responded to a publication of Poliico, where it is said that the ex-commissioner does not hate the United States
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Ukraine attacks ambulance in Zaporozhye Region, driver wounded
The Ukrainian army drone attacked an ambulance that was taking a patient to a hospital in Vasilyevka
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Putin’s special envoy lauds UAE’s peacemaking efforts
Dmitriev also conveyed to the Emirate leader Russian President Vladimir Putin’s greetings and thanks for hosting the trilateral talks on the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict
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Iranian foreign ministry denies Western media reports of 30,000 killed during unrest
Iranian Foreign Ministry representative Esmail Baghaei called these statements "a Hitler-style big lie"
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Finnish politician explains Greenland issue as US' desire to profit from weapons
Also the island is strategically important in the event of a war in the Arctic
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Another explosion reported in Ukrainian city of Kharkov
Earlier, two explosions were reported in the city
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Russia's foreign trade surplus down to $6.8 bln in November — Central Bank
Compared to the revised October 2025 figure, the country’s foreign trade balance surplus in goods fell by $4 bln
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French Navy escorts Grinch tanker to Marseille port — TV
According to the Mediterranean Maritime Prefecture, the ship was "handed over to the Marseille prosecutor" for a preliminary investigation
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Over 1,600 high-rise buildings in Kiev remain without heating
Many of the disconnected buildings had already been reconnected
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INTERVIEW: Lots of unusual weapons emerge globally, senior Russian diplomat says
New, unusual weapons are being developed instead, he explained
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Some European countries criticize plan for Ukraine to join EU by 2027 — newspaper
According to Politico, some European leaders are concerned about "unforeseen complications for the Union" if Ukraine’s recovery is tied to its EU accession
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US views its security guarantees for Ukraine more important than European ones — Politico
The newspaper's source called the efforts of the Coalition of the Willing nice and noted that the EU has "a couple helicopters and a couple troops"
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Trump has invitation to visit Russia, senior diplomat says
However, in Ryabkov's words, there has been no practical development of the idea yet
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Trump says trade deal with China will be ‘disaster’ for Canada
In addition, he posted a video of a speech by the CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association who says, in particular, that trade relations with the United States are critically important
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IN BRIEF: Medvedev on New START extension, nuclear club expansion in interview
According to the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, the United States still has time until February 5 to make a decision on the extension
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OSCE discredits itself, has no part in Ukrainian settlement — Russian envoy
Dmitry Polyansky noted that "no one is really interested in the OSCE resuming any monitoring functions in Ukraine"
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Russia enters top three in 2026 Global Firepower ranking
Based on the military power index, which is calculated from more than 60 factors, Russia ranks second among 145 countries
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Russia to say how to properly use $1 billion of its assets when they are unfrozen
If American banks, which are currently prohibited from executing orders from Russia, carry out these orders, then the transaction will proceed
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Austrian opposition party leader demands top diplomat’s resignation over Ukraine support
According to the Secretary General of Austria’s largest opposition party Michael Schnedlitz, Ukraine has long turned into a "bottomless pit into which Vienna recklessly pours billions"
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Von der Leyen criticized for not discussing corruption with Zelensky — newspaper
In response to the newspaper's request, the European Commission stated that it is monitoring the corruption scandal in Ukraine
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Russia, the US in dialog on irritants — Russian Deputy Foreign Minister
Sergey Ryabkov pointed out that "the previous round of such dialogue was in Washington"
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Talks on Ukrainian conflict settlement must be constructive in first place — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov highlighted that a friendly atmosphere was unlikely at this stage of the talks
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Ferry sinks off coast of Philippines, 13 people killed — TV
Over a hundred passengers out of the 342 on board the vessel are listed as missing
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INTERVIEW: Russia insists on Maduro's release — senior diplomat
On January 5, leaving the courtroom in Lower Manhattan, Maduro shouted that he was a prisoner of war
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Russia keeps diplomatic ties with Venezuela — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that Moscow and Caracas had separate bilateral relations
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Air defense forces down 40 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight
34 of them were destroyed over the Krasnodar Region
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Russian ambassador does not rule out that Maduro was betrayed by law enforcement
On January 3, US President Donald Trump announced a military operation in Caracas that resulted in the capture of Maduro and his wife by American forces
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AfD leader says her party will demand Ukraine pay compensation for Nord Stream blasts
According to Weidel, a country that is acting this way is not a friend to Germany
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US egoism in dismantling New START to be globally unpopular — senior Russian diplomat
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov called on Washington "to consider the possibility of taking a more sensible and responsible path"
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Russia to ensure its security even in absence of New START — senior diplomat
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister emphasized that the treaty was suspended due to the dramatic worsening of Washington’s policy toward Russia
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ZALA presents newest Lancet-E launcher at UMEX 2026 exhibition
Unlike a traditional vehicle-mounted launcher, the new system allows a single-person crew to deploy and launch it in less than a minute
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Trump says Canada opposes Golden Dome deployment in Greenland
"Instead, they voted in favor of doing business with China", US president said
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Iran to hold talks with Turkey on establishing joint free economic zone
According to the agency, this measure is geared to encourage economic cooperation between the two countries, boost trade, simplify transit processes, create new jobs, and develop border regions
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Medvedev points to growing strategic sphere problems due to US actions
Dmitry Medvedev also pointed out that resuming full-scale nuclear testing by the US will significantly complicate any potential strategic dialogue
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Trump berated Danish PM for 45 minutes over Greenland — newspaper
Frederiksen declined to provide any details to the newspaper
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