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"They are clearing the way for this, since the Ukrainians are running out while the scheme of turning their deaths into America’s profits is waiting for new victims," leader of the Other Ukraine movement said

The ex-Pentagon adviser Douglas Macgregor also noted the continued Russian advance on the front line

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As the Russian delegation’s spokesman emphasized, "the determination of the Afghan authorities to correct the human rights situation in the country as a whole deserves support"

"Ukraine has already lost its statehood," leader of the Other Ukraine movement said

It is reported that the US believes Iran has the largest ballistic missile force in the Middle East. Iran insists that its missile program is solely for defensive purposes

Фn electromagnetic pulse lasts a fraction of a second and reaches the target almost immediately, travelling with the speed of light

The French leader also emphasized that the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons was in the interests of the whole of Europe and the world

According to the Ministry of Economy of Mexico, in 2014 the volume of trade between Mexico and Russia amounted to $1.78 billion

President expressed hope that the festival would arouse great interest among the participants and become a bright event among the events dedicated to Victory Day

The document provides for three phases, each of which will last about 40 days

Emmanuel Todd believes that "one of Washington's goals is to prevent a rapprochement between Russia and Germany"

It is reported that NATO Allies express their deep concern over Russia's hybrid actions, which constitute a threat to Allied security

"Contrary to the Ukrainians' interests, Zelensky, blindly obeying the external control of the collective West, wants to give its lands, cities and subsoil to other countries," Viktor Medvedchuk pointed out

The anti-Russian sanctions imposed by Washington affected 21 chinese companies

The company also upped civilian output 50% in the first quarter

Bern had invited more than 160 delegations to the conference on Ukraine

Several dozens of protesters are still staying in front of the parliament building, a TASS correspondent reported

Earlier, Colombian President Gustavo Petro promised to sever diplomatic relations with Israel on May 2

Viktor Medvedchuk pointed out that in a premeditated act of intimidation, the Kiev regime led by then acting Ukrainian President Alexander Turchinov burned people alive inside Odessa’s Trade Union House

It is reported that Switzerland is convinced that Russia must be involved in this process as "a peace process without Russia is unthinkable"

"Every person who died ten years ago in the fire of the 'Odessa Khatyn' stands together with us in spirit," Denis Pushilin noted

Dmitry Peskov pointed out that Russia's position on the peace talks is well known

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Ukraine is "genetically linked with Russia," leader of the Other Ukraine movement said

The POW said that the Ukrainian army was experiencing a shortage of personnel

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Earlier on Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that air defense systems had intercepted three Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod Region

Anti-government protests have been cropping up sporadically in the Georgian capital since April 15, when the ruling Georgian Dream-Democratic Georgia party started discussing the bill on the Transparency of Foreign Influence

"Russia was and remains committed to its obligations under international law in the aforementioned area," Dmitry Peskov emphasized

According to the Russian defense ministry, man-portable anti-tank missile systems are widely used in coordination with drone operators to hit the enemy positions

Nazar Voloshin conceded that Russia had "certain tactical success" in the area

Kirill Sazonov noted that the situation is difficult for Ukrainian troops and especially dangerous on the flanks with roads leading to the city under constant fire

The comment concerns both the fate of Zelensky and the outcome of the Russian special military operation

Russian Foreign Ministry's special envoy for the crimes of the Kiev regime Rodion Miroshnik noted that the regime of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky will not conduct this investigation

The French president said earlier in an interview with The Economist that sending troops to Ukraine could be considered based on Kiev’s request if Russian forces broke through the front lines

The sanctions list includes the largest US arms corporations Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics, and the company Skydio, which specializes in the production of drones

TikTok halted streaming and posting of new videos in Russia on March 6, 2022

According to preliminary information, the hit-and-run on a group of schoolchildren was unintentional

Project 22800 ships with Kalibr missiles are brown-water multirole missile-artillery boats designed to destroy surface warships and boats and repel air attacks

Russia plans to continue cooperation with other countries, and concurrently "mitigate risks related to such unfriendly, or rather hostile manifestations," Dmitry Peskov noted

Musk responded that he saw eye to eye with billionaire David Sacks, who said on the social network X that Kiev probably should have agreed to a deal in Istanbul

Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu gave instructions to take measures to reduce the maintenance and repair time for military hardware, increasing supplies of spare parts in combat zones and support areas

Igor Kimakovsky also said Ukrainian troops suffered heavy losses at this section of the front

According to the French leader, "a new geopolitical, economic and societal paradigm for Europe" is needed to address these challenges

In Malmo, two pro-Palestinian demonstrations are planned for May 9 and 11

At least 24 people were killed

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto recalled that after the outbreak of the conflict western politicians promised to supply the Ukrainian army only with helmets and blankets, then came weapons, tanks, warplanes

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian pointed out that the US was supplying Ukraine with arms and ammunition and at the same time making unfounded accusations regarding trade between China and Russia

According to the Kyrgyz side, so far there have been no signals about cases of mass refusal of entry to Russia "to Kyrgyz citizens from the [country’s] diplomatic mission and consular offices"

Robin Dunnigan also pointed out that the United States urges the Georgian government to "recommit the country to its Euro-Atlantic future, as written in Georgia’s constitution"

Maria Zakharova emphasized that Switzerland cannot serve as a platform for a settlement dialogue

"It’s not only the airplanes, but also the training of the pilots, training of the maintenance and also making sure we have the weapon systems to go with it," US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Charles Brown said

"We do not accept the language of ultimatums," the embassy stressed

According to the study, higher raw material and transportation costs led to a faster rise in input prices

"In the coming weeks, during the negotiations, we will fight for Hungary’s right to stay away from this madness, from collecting these 100 billion dollars and pumping them out of Europe," Peter Szijjarto said

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree earlier, whereby 100% of participation interests in the Russian entity of Ariston and the Russian entity of BSH Hausgerate are transferred to be managed by Gazprom Butovye Systemy company

At least one person was injured

The ukrainian president, "his closest mates, their accomplices and those who committed crimes against civilians" should receive just punishment no matter which country they may be staying, leader of the Other Ukraine movement said

At first, protesters flocking around the staff entrance to the parliament building put the flag on the building’s gate and attempted to set it on fire, a TASS correspondent reported

The organizers noted on the X social network that the rally is attended by several hundred people

Currently, the situation around the parliament building is relatively calm, with the square in from of the building being empty

According to Maxim Buyakevich, there is no pressure on Kiev to investigate what happened

The Colombian government is radicalized against Israel, but at the same time it has not condemned the Palestinian Hamas movement for its attacks

Liu Pengyu said that China had "never provided lethal weapons or equipment to any party"

Emmanuel Macron pointed out that "many countries understood" Paris’s approach and agreed "that this position was a good thing"

Irakli Kobakhidze said that Georgia will avoid even mental revolutionary processes

The interview lasted over 20 minutes

Russian troops inflicted casualties on four Ukrainian army brigades in the Kherson area over the past day, the ministry reported

Avril Haines said the supplies accelerated a "reconstitution of Russia's military strength" after a "costly" start of the country’s special military operation

The Ukrainians used several ATACMS ballistic missiles in an attempt to attack civilians on the peninsula

In this way Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on a statement by the Latvian Foreign Ministry that Kiev had already received from some partners Western weapons with permission to use them for strikes on Russian territory

Konashenkov also said that several Russian soldiers have been taken prisoner

Rogov remarked that there were no houses left in the village now, for which reason it made no sense to fortify positions there

Further to traditional spheres like electric power sector, oil and gas production, culture, science and education, Russia is also interested to cooperate in Vietnam in new areas of interaction, such as green energy, Gennady Bezdetko noted

On Wednesday, Georgia’s parliament passed the second reading of the bill "On the Transparency of Foreign Influence," which had been opposed by President Salome Zourabichvili, the opposition and Western diplomats

Vucevic expressed the certainty that the Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to Belgrade "will mark a new stage in the development of the firm friendship between Serbia and China"

Two groups of aircraft, namely, a flight of Su-27 fighter jets, and Su-25 close support aircraft flew over Moscow’s Red Square, releasing fumes in the colors of the Russian national flag

Maria Zakharova expressed confidence that rightful punishment would sooner or later come to those who committed what she said was a "barbaric crime that has no statute of limitations"

It is reported that a lot of Western soldiers struggle in Ukraine as things were not as they had expected

Britain and Spain are not against the sale of fighter jets to Ankara, while Germany, as a member of the consortium that produces the Eurofighter, has not yet approved the deal

A judge handed down a much lighter sentence than the three years sought by the prosecution, the agency reported

"An independent international investigation in needed to bring the criminals to responsibility," Vasily Nebenzya said

The group’s EBITDA amounted to $19 bln in 2023 against $44.9 bln in the previous year

"Both international and regional security issues will be mentioned and touched upon one way or another," Dmitry Peskov said

Syrian diplomats explained to TASS that a relevant platform will issue visas online, obliterating the need to visit an embassy or a consulate

According to senior research fellow at the London-based Royal United Services Institute Jack Watling, the US "aid package alone will not solve Ukraine’s larger problems" on the frontline

Ali Belali described Iranian weapons as "an important factor of strength and the exercise of power in the world"

According to him, "it’s just the old engineered panic" to ensure that national security reporters "get assigned to investigate balloon" nonsense "rather than budgets or bombings"

Jose Manuel Barroso pointed out that setting specific conditions for some countries joining the EU is not a good idea, as it "could lead to disappointment"

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Six operatives of the Interior Ministry sustained various serious injuries

The territory of the Crimean peninsula is regularly being attacked by Ukrainian missiles and drones

"The actions of our American colleagues do not reflect the principled position of the rest of the UN Security Council members," Vasily Nebenzya said

"This agreement authorizes the disposal of chemical waste from companies linked with financier George Soros in the black soil of Ukraine," he said

The enemy’s troops and military hardware had been hit in 112 districts

The United States is seeking "to intimidate Russia’s partners, including China, to block the channels of normal foreign trade cooperation", Anatoly Antonov said

Vasily Nebenzya said that the situation in the country was getting worse

Speaking of his recent visit to Russia, Ilham Aliyev stressed that it had been "very productive" and "once again demonstrated the strategic nature of allied relations" between the two countries