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Belorussian biathlete Darya Domracheva wins women's 10 km pursuit
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Russian football friendlies next month against Syria, Brunei to be documented by FIFA
The Russian national football team is currently 34th in the world’s governing body of football World Ranking
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Russian troops liberate Serebryanka, Nikolayevka communities in Donetsk area over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup South repulsed two Ukrainian army counterattacks and inflicted more than 800 casualties on enemy troops in its area of responsibility over the past day
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Vladimir Putin meets with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres
The meeting of the Russian president and the UN Secretary General coincided with the Day of the United Nations
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Hoaxes on DPRK troops in Russia could be used to send NATO troops to Ukraine — Lukashenko
Lukashenko underscored that mercenaries from NATO countries, financed by governments of NATO member states, have long been fighting in Ukraine
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Emirati official denies reports of plane downed in Sudan being registered in UAE
The official also stressed that the UAE did not provide weapons and military equipment to either party of the conflict in Sudan
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Russia’s GDP growth to total 3.9-4% this year — Putin
The 16th BRICS Summit, which is the key event of Russia’s chairmanship in the association, is being held in Kazan on October 22-24
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Iran waging direct war against US, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps general says
According to Mojtaba Fada, Israel and the US seek to trigger a civil war in Lebanon
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Putin meets NDB President during BRICS Summit
The meeting takes place in the Governor’s Palace of the Kazan Kremlin
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Kiev deploys group of mercenaries from Germany to Krasny Liman area — defense circles
It is reported that the largest number of the Ukrainian army’s foreign contingent remains in that frontline area
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Ukrainian crisis not central issue for BRICS, Kremlin Spokesman says
"This is an important issue of the Russian agenda, but it is far from being the central issue for the BRICS," Dmitry Peskov noted
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Putin sees positive trends in trade between Russia, Laos
"This year marks 30 years since the Treaty on Amity was signed, while next year we will celebrate 65 years since diplomatic relations were established," the Russian president noted
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Russian football friendlies next month against Syria, Brunei to be documented by FIFA
The Russian national football team is currently 34th in the world’s governing body of football World Ranking
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Ukraine should not lecture Belarus on whom to cooperate with — Lukashenko
The Belarusian president noted that Ukraine was the first to introduce sanctions against Belarus, even before the EU and the United States did
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Israel delays attack on Iran after intelligence leak — newspaper
The newspaper notes that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "to retaliate in a measured way"
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BRICS member states now discuss partner status of 13 countries — Kremlin aide
According to Yury Ushakov, the issue of obtaining the status of a partner country is "a subject of consultations between delegations"
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Britain uses grain corridor agenda to cover up arms supplies to Ukraine — Russian embassy
"This is indirectly recognized by the British themselves, who are well acquainted with the relevant video footage of the Russian Defense Ministry," the statement said
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BRICS uniquely contributes to fair world order — Erdogan
The Turkish leader noted that his country "greatly appreciates uniting with friends on multilateral platforms and seeking solutions for shared problems based on common sense"
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Russian forces encircling Ukrainian troops in Kurilovka near Kupyansk — expert
The Ukrainian military command has to "take some urgent action" for its battlegroup stationed in Kurilovka because Russian forces may cut off the enemy’s main supply routes and stifle Ukraine’s troops entrenched east of Kupyansk "even without fully encircling it," Andrey Marochko said
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NATO expansion, threats from Trump and Kursk developments — Putin summarizes BRICS Summit
TASS has gathered key takeaways from the president's statements
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What is known about drone attacks on Russia’s Belgorod Region
An unmanned aerial vehicle attacked an agricultural facility in the village of Grafovka in the Shebekino Urban District, damaging the building’s facade
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Repelling enemy counterattacks, Ukrainian losses: situation in Kursk Region
Over the past day, Russian troops have repelled three Ukrainian counterattacks towards the settlements of Nizhny Klin, Novoivanovka and Plekhovo
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Thailand highlights need to create system to protect developing countries’ interests
The 16th BRICS Summit, which is the key event of Russia’s chairmanship in the association, is being held in Kazan on October 22-24
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BRICS countries not inventing separate payment system — Putin
BRICS countries are using the Russian system of financial information exchange created by the Central Bank and systems of other BRICS members, the head of state said
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Alien signal detected by Russian astrophysicists turns out to be terrestrial disturbance
Earlier it was reported a telescope possibly registered a signal from an extraterrestrial civilization sent from a stellar system in the constellation Hercules
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Germany can easily restart Nord Stream 2 but isn't doing it for political reasons — Putin
The Russian leader added that Germany's main partner, which is the United States, "created such conditions that entire sectors of the German economy are moving [out of the country]"
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Putin answers questions from 12 reporters during hour-long BRICS press conference
Media from unfriendly countries were also present, including a BBC reporter
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BRICS Summit exposes failure of policy of isolating Russia — former Romanian minister
The BRICS summit marks "the beginning of the de-dollarization of the global economy, Adrian Severin said
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New Russian combat equipment in 2024
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Serbian Deputy PM Vulin ready to give up life to maintain relations with Russia
Aleksandar Vulin explained that threats are "to be expected when you are involved in politics in these difficult times, where anyone who seeks peace is branded an enemy"
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Presence of two hundred mercenaries in Chasov Yar confirmed — military intelligence
It is noted that intercepted radio messages "indicate their frequent refusal to obey combat orders"
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Russia-North Korea treaty aims to reduce risks of escalation on Korean Peninsula — MFA
"This treaty also lays the groundwork for building a new Eurasian security system," Andrey Rudenko said
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Putin calls BRICS Summit successful during meeting with Bolivia’s Arce
Putin expressed his hope that his counterpart was not disappointed with the summit as well
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Russia hammers Ukrainian military airfield infrastructure over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup South improved its frontline positions and inflicted more than 785 casualties on enemy troops in its area of responsibility over the past day
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Rostec may stop exporting high-tech products
According to CEO Sergey Chemezov, the record level of the key interest rate is a serious brake on further industrial growth
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Seven NATO countries oppose Ukraine's accession — media
According to the unnamed US and NATO officials and diplomats, Germany and the US top the list of those delaying Kiev's admission to the bloc
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China’s GWM to bring minivan, SUW to Russian market
Great Wall Motor intends to introduce a total of five new models to the Russian market in 2025
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Russia, Brazil hold different positions on Venezuela, Putin says
The Russian leader stressed that he was "saying this openly"
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Ukraine’s General Staff says situation on entire front line difficult
The Ukrainian General Staff periodically reports on the situation along the entire front line in its daily reports
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Russia to use revenues from foreign persons’ assets in response to West’s actions
Such decisions will be made and implemented, Anton Siluanov noted
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Trade turnover between Russia, Africa growing rapidly — Putin
"From January to July, compared to the same period last year, trade rose by over 25%," the Russian president said
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Russian forces even out frontline near Nevskoye, Makeyevka in LPR — expert
Andrey Marochko noted that resistance near Nevskoye is "not active" because "the enemy has been demoralized"
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It was not Russia's actions, but 2014 coup that led to escalation in Ukraine — Putin
The Russian leader drew attention to the fact that it was "even publicly announced how much money the then US administration had spent on preparing and staging that government coup"
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Russian embassy slams US’ transfer of $20bln to Kiev from Russian assets as theft
"The neocolonial deals of a small group of countries led by the United States have long and deservedly aroused a sharp rejection by the global majority," the embassy said in a statement
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Hamas leader’s killing was accidental, Israeli military’s chief of staff says
"They did not know who they were shooting at," Herzi Halevi said
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Russian Pacific Fleet corvette hits coastal target from 1,300 km range in drills
The missile corvette hit the coastal target from a range of about 1,300 km
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BRICS summit in Kazan ends successfully — Putin
The Russian leader stated that more than 200 events had been held in 13 Russian cities this year as part of Russia's chairmanship of the association
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About 3,500 Belgorod Region residents currently stay in temporary accommodation facilities
According to the regional commissioner for human rights, a legal protection project has been launched
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Russia’s Ufa submarine heads from Baltic Sea to Pacific — Russian Defense Ministry
The main attack system is the Kalibr-PL armed with high-precision missiles
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Russia to hold several BRICS events after Kazan summit — Putin
BRICS member states will continue coordination "in the interests of further expansion of cooperation," the Russian president stressed
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Russia considers vulnerabilities of NATO weapons in building new arms — defense chief
According to Andrey Belousov, today’s joint Russian-Belarusian defense ministry board meeting in Minsk affirmed the continuity of efforts to establish a common defense space and ensure the military security of the Union State
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Putin hails Vietnam’s desire to build partnership with BRICS
"We certainly support Vietnam’s desire to join the BRICS group’s multifaceted activities," the president said
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BRICS investment platform to facilitate reliable, secure investing — Putin
According to the Russian leader, it is vital to have the means to safely and securely invest in emerging markets
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Serbia sees referendum to join BRICS or EU as realistic option — Deputy PM Vulin
"Right now, the group is becoming ever more popular among Serbs and in Serbia in general," he said
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BRICS Summit demonstrates that West’s plan to isolate Russia failed — Duma speaker
Vyacheslav Volodin noted that important decisions are being made at the summit while the range of its participants indicates BRICS’ clout on the global stage
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Russian forces destroy crossing near Kupyansk-Uzlovoye, cutting Ukraine's supply route
"Thanks to the skillful work of Russian aviation, Ukraine has been deprived of its remaining supply routes," the Russian Defense Ministry stated
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Putin proposes discussing idea of creating BRICS own economic platform
According to the Russian leader, the goal of this platform is to increase investment flows to the BRICS countries, the Global South and East, and to focus on investing in large infrastructure and technology projects in those countries
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Putin states that US economy has enough problems despite GDP growth
"The Eurozone economy is teetering on the brink of recession," the Russian leader pointed out
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Counterterrorism policy should be priority of BRICS partnership — Uzbek president
Shavkat Mirziyoyev also voiced concerns about the escalation of conflicts, mainly in the Middle East, which he said is increasingly transforming into a potential focal point of the global crisis with neighboring countries and large powers involved in it
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Attempts to isolate Russia futile, push Serbia towards BRICS — deputy prime minister
The 16th BRICS summit, which is the key event of Russia's chairmanship of the association, was held in Kazan from October 22 to 24
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Putin accuses West of unfair NATO expansion, says Russia will right this wrong
"We wish to change this situation and we will achieve this goal," the Russian leader stressed
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Supplies of South Korean weapons not to change special military op — Russian diplomat
"But they would change the nature of relations between Moscow and Seoul and would wreck the prospects of their restoration," Georgy Zinovyev said
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ICC used only to prosecute countries of Global South — Venezuelan president
The 16th BRICS summit, which has become a key event of Russia's chairmanship in the association, is taking place in Kazan on October 22-24
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More than 3,500 people cross from Lebanon into Syria over past day — Russian center
Over the past day representatives of the Russian center conducted three humanitarian events in the settlements of Assan, Fkheha and Slinfa
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Guterres, Putin discuss international financial system — UN secretary-general's office
They also discussed the situation in the Middle East, a statement said
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German chancellor says sending long-range missiles to Ukraine would be wrong step
"I am very skeptical about the ongoing discussion of possible attacks on Russian targets with US and European weapons," Olaf Scholz said
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Lukashenko tells Putin situation is "starting to get tense with Wagner"
The Belarusian leader noted that they want to go to Warsaw
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Press review: BRICS unites India and China while Seoul weighs military aid to Ukraine
Top stories from Russian press on Wednesday, October 23rd
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Vietnam Prime Minister highly values his country’s energy cooperation with Russia — VNA
Pham Minh Trinh called on the head of the Russian Energy Ministry to continue "supporting bilateral energy and oil and gas cooperation"
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BRICS may bring end of West's dominance closer — Lukashenko
According to the president, it is in the power of the member states of the association to ensure that the real levers of influence pass into the hands of the progressive world majority
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West abuses its exclusive position in global finances — Putin
"Inflation started across the globe in general," the Russian president pointed out
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Press review: BRICS set to transform global economy as Belarus leader seeks seventh term
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, October 24th
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Kiev’s losses in Russia’s borderline Kursk area reach 26,000 troops, says Putin
During its counteroffensive last year, the Ukrainian army lost about 18,000 items of military equipment, the Russian president added
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Russia may use its most dangerous weapons if NATO troops enter Ukraine — Lukashenko
Then Russian servicemen will be able to take the most dangerous weapons out of their warehouses, Lukashenko said
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Pashinyan, Aliyev instruct top diplomats to finalize peace treaty for its signing
The leaders discussed issues related to the advancement of the bilateral peace agenda, including the peace agreement, border delimitation and other issues of mutual interest
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Thailand's foreign minister sees multilateralism as crucial for geopolitics
"The world is going through intensifying geopolitical competition, multiple disruptions and major crises," Maris Sangiampongsa said
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Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 96.74 rubles for October 25
The official euro rate was increased by thirteen kopecks to 104.5139 rubles
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Fire extinguished in basement of The Carlton hotel in downtown Moscow
According to the report, eight people were evacuated from the basement
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Over 70 Israeli troops killed, 600 wounded over week of clashes with Hezbollah — TV
Hezbollah said that during clashes on the Lebanese-Israeli border, it wiped out 28 Merkava tanks, four military bulldozers, an armored vehicle and an armored personnel carrier
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Serbian deputy PM says BRICS would give Serbia access to markets of Russia, China, India
According to Aleksandar Vulin, an opportunity like this "presents itself just once, and it must be seized"
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BRICS summit, not US elections, will determine course of history — Russian official
Russia’s Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko believes that truly responsible leaders of sovereign states understand this, and the level of representation at the summit and the ever-growing number of applications for membership are clear proof of this
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State Duma passes Russia’s draft federal budget for 2025-2027 in first reading
Deficit of federal budget is going to total 1.173 trillion rubles in 2025, 2.181 trillion rubles in 2026, and 2.761 trillion rubles in 2027
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VEB.RF signs agreement with China, South Africa on credit lines in national currencies
The 16th BRICS Summit, which is the key event of Russia’s chairmanship in the association, is being held in Kazan on October 22-24
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Putin addresses threats to Russia’s security and the Middle East at BRICS Plus meeting
The transition to a multipolar world order is being hindered by forces that seek to "dominate everything and everyone," the Russian president said
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BRICS investment program suggested by Putin will not be SWIFT alternative — Kremlin
"It will promote the investing activity in countries with the growing economy, with the use of electronic instruments," Dmitry Peskov noted
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Putin opposes 'fist law' in international affairs
"The goal of BRICS is to enhance the significance of international law," the Russian president stressed
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Uzbekistan shares BRICS’ drive to overcome global inequality
The fragmentation of global economy and trade is underway, inequality, the technological gap and protectionism are intensifying, new barriers are emerging between the countries, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said
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Italian analyst expects Russia-hosted BRICS Summit to make history
Vito Petrocelli believes the Kazan summit has demonstrated that Russia is not isolated and its leader Vladimir Putin is not alone, despite what the Western media writes
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BRICS leaders adopt Kazan summit declaration — Putin
The declaration will cover international issues, too
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Unknown attackers ambush Rosgvardiya convoy in Grozny's suburb, killing one
The wounded soldier was taken to hospital, where he is receiving all the necessary assistance
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Range of Russian EMP weapons increased to 10 km — sources
Фn electromagnetic pulse lasts a fraction of a second and reaches the target almost immediately, travelling with the speed of light
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Putin states replacement of post-Bretton Woods system based on dollar
"Our common task is to give these inevitable changes and transformations a civilized character," the Russian president stated
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Nearly 40 countries to take part in BRICS Plus/Outreach format in Kazan — Kremlin
The BRICS leaders will exchange views on topical issues on the global and regional agenda, discuss the three main areas of cooperation outlined by the Russian chairmanship
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Ukraine on brink of demographic abyss, situation worse than in UN report, envoy says
According to Rodion Miroshnik, the situation will continue to worsen
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FACTBOX: What is known about terrorist attack at Tusas facility in Ankara
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has confirmed the very instance of a terrorist attack at the facility of the Turkish aerospace corporation Tusas and said there were casualties
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Thailand's decision to join BRICS due to desire to strengthen role of developing countries
"One of Thailand’s main strengths is being friends with all countries, without taking sides," Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said
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Laos ready to become full member of BRICS — president
The 16th BRICS summit, which has become a key event of Russia's chairmanship in the association, is taking place in Kazan on October 22-24
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BRICS countries to 'scale up interbank communication' — Putin
Russia has suggested that the chairmanship of Brazil and Dilma Rousseff in BRICS New Development Bank be extended, the president added
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BRICS not closed, open to all who share its values — Putin
The Russian leader noted that the member states "are ready to work on finding joint solutions without dictates from outside or attempts to impose only some narrow approaches on anyone"
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Turkish airstrikes kill 12 civilians in Syria, Kurdish forces say
Turkish forces started to carry out strikes on facilities belonging to the Kurdistan Workers' Party and its affiliated units after Wednesday’s terrorist attack in Ankara
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Bolivian president arrives in Kazan to take part in BRICS Summit
Luis Arce will also hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Russia not refusing to supply energy resources to Europe — Putin
"The Western countries decided - and rejected our energy resources," the Russian president noted
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