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The seven-time F1 champion Schumacher was medically induced into artificial coma at the Grenoble hospital after he sustained a severe head injury on December 29
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Para alpine skier Voronchikhina wins Russia's first gold medal at Paralympics
The Paralympic Games conclude on March 15
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Lavrov warns Syria’s plight will drag on if efforts to divide it continue
"Tackling any problems, including those we see in the Middle East and Northern Africa, will be possible only on the inclusive basis," Russia's top diplomat said
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Iran launches missile strike at US helicopter base in Kuwait
Early this morning, IRGC Navy struck US Al-Udeiri Helicopter Base in Kuwait with kamikaze drones and cruise missiles
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Russia ready to promote N. Korea-US dialogue on Pyongyang’s security guarantees - Lavrov
"We are confident that it the vicious spiral of confrontation and provocations must be stopped," Russian Foreign Minister said
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IN BRIEF: What Kremlin Aide Ushakov said about preparations for Putin-Trump meeting
Yury Ushakov said that next week was designated as a guideline for the leaders' meeting
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Russian arms’ supplies to countries of Middle East at stable level — military official
According to Dmitry Shugayev, foreign partners are carefully analyzing the results of the use of Russian weapons in real combat operations based on available data
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Kakhovka dam destruction repeats Nord Stream scenario — North Korean expert
O Song-jin stressed that all the facts show that "[Ukrainian President Vladimir] Zelensky’s clique is a gang of thugs who do not hesitate to sacrifice peaceful citizens to prolonging their own political life"
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Israel hits Russian cultural center in Lebanon — official
The Russian Federal Agency for International Humanitarian Cooperation will issue an official statement on the incident later, Head of Russia's Federal Agency for International Humanitarian Cooperation Yevgeny Primakov added
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Turkey deploys six F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus on March 9 — defense ministry
"Additional measures will continue to be taken based on further developments, if deemed necessary," the ministry said
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Russian prisoners need medical care after torture in Ukraine — lawmaker
According to Viktor Vodolatsky, the Russian servicemen that are currently in captivity in Ukraine will be provided with highly skilled medical care and rehabilitation in hospitals of the South Military District and Moscow
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Israel begins limited raid against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
As part of the targeted raid, the troops are operating to locate and strike terror infrastructure sites and eliminate terrorists in southern Lebanon, the press service of the Israel Defense Forces said
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Lebanon ready to resume talks with Israel to stop escalation — president
He also condemned "those who seek to drag Lebanon into a regional conflict, ignoring the will of the majority of its citizens tired of the war and its consequences."
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Israel Defense Forces says it started intercepted missiles after new launch from Iran
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat
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Ukrainian forces lose about 1,255 troops in special military operation zone over past day
Russian troops also struck launch sites of Ukrainian long-range attack drones, Russian Defense Ministry reported
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Russia calls for ceasefire in Middle East in UN Security Council draft resolution — source
The document expresses deep concern "over the current military escalation in the Middle East and beyond"
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Focused discussion of Union State’s common currency not underway, says Kremlin
According to Dmitry Peskov, the integration stage "does not imply the introduction of the common currency"
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Russia's international reserves up by 1.87% in February to $632.355 bln — Central Bank
As of March 1, 2024, Russia's international reserves amounted to $582.636 billion
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Swearing-in ceremony for Iran's new leader will take place on March 9 in Tehran - Fars
According to the agency, the ceremony will start at 3:00 p.m. local time in Enghelab Square in the center of the Iranian capital
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Iran strikes another oil tanker in Persian Gulf — state TV
It may have been a US asset
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Russian Northern Fleet’s MiG-31 fighter practices dogfight in stratospheric drills
During the drills, the Northern Fleet’s MiG-31 fighter climbed to an altitude of over 11,000 meters over the Barents Sea where it intercepted and notionally destroyed the intruder
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West realizes peace in Ukraine hinges on tackling underlying issues — Lavrov
The foreign minister underscored Russia's continued commitment to achieving the goals of the special military operation and resolving the Ukrainian crisis by fixing its root causes
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Russia’s Federation Council approves law on longer e-visa validity period
The law increases the effective period of such visa to 120 days and provide foreigners having e-visas with the opportunity to stay in Russia during 30 days
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Russia having economic boom, debts growing in the West — news portal
The news outlet also predicts "even greater" growth for defense spending than expected, following the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in October
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UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon undertakes commitment for ceasefire with Israel
Jeanine-Hennis Plasschaert is scheduled to meet with senior Israeli officials for discussions amidst escalating hostilities
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Council for joint economic operations on Southern Kuril Islands set up in Japan
The Southern Kuril range consists of the islands of Kunashir, Iturup and Shikotan and the Habomai archipelago
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Witkoff says he asked Russia not to share intelligence with Iran
US President Donald Trump, in turn, said that the United States does not know whether the Russian side is sharing such data with Iran
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US system on biological risks tested in Ukraine works in Africa — Russian ministry
According to Major General Alexey Rtishchev, this system has been successfully tested in Ukraine and Georgia
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Russia assumes that Taliban is a reality, and talks with them are necessary — Lavrov
At the same time, Russian Foreign Minister said that Moscow "will not recognize the Taliban government de-jure unless it fulfills its internationally recognized obligations," namely "inclusivity of governing bodies, not just in the ethnic sense, but also in the political one"
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Almost 30 Iranian hospitals damaged by bombing — emergencies service
According to the latest report of the Iranian Red Crescent, at least 1,332 Iranian civilans have lost their lives
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Zelensky says talks on Ukraine postponed amid situation around Iran
Vladimir Zelensky stressed that the priority and attention of Ukraine's partners is on the situation around Iran
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Russia to take diplomatic, military steps in response to US experiments in Georgia
The chairman of Russia’s State Duma Defense Committee said that the concerned agencies were recommended to appeal to the UN and the OPCW, asking for an inspection of the Lugar laboratory
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Russia to wait for Europe’s signal regarding oil, gas deliveries — Putin
Vladimir Putin stressed that Russia has never refused to work with Europeans and is ready to work with them
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Turkish warships leave Novorossiysk naval base after joint drills with Russian Navy
The patrol ship Vasily Bykov, the sea-going minesweeper Valentin Pikul held joint Russian-Turkish drills with the foreign corvette Burgazada and the minesweeper Akcay
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Putin says Russia’s support and solidarity with Iran remains unchanged
Russian President expressed confidence in his congratulatory message to Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei that he will honorably continue his father’s legacy
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French politician demand Paris halt aid to Ukraine other threats to Hungarian PM
Not a single euro, not a single [unit] of weapons, not a single French soldier for Ukraine, wrote Leader of the French party The Patriots Florian Philippot
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Situation near Bushehr NPP difficult but no attacks on station recorded — Rosatom chief
Russian President Vladimir Putin personally takes part in addressing issues of ensuring the safety of Rosatom employees in Iran, Alexey Likhachev added
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UAE doesn’t want to be drawn into conflict, but reserve right to defend itself — ministry
The United Arab Emirates reaffirms that it is acting in self-defense against the brutal and unjustified Iranian aggression, which included the launch of more than 1,400 ballistic missiles and drones targeting infrastructure and civilian cites, the foreign ministry said
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FACTBOX: Putin, Trump discuss Iran, Ukraine, Venezuela in their first phone call this year
The conversation was the first between Putin and Trump in more than two months
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US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln moved away from Iran after strike — IRGC
The US Central Command reported that the carrier came under fire but was not hit
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Ukrainian superiors to be punished for criminal orders — Security Council of Russia
"The Security Council of Russia and its bodies are coordinating efforts of law enforcement agencies to ensure that all the executors of criminal orders and the officials who gave them are held accountable," Alexander Grebenkin stressed
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Russia’s oil output to reach 527 mln tons in 2023, gas output - 642 bcm — Novak
"Today the gas industry is functioning stably - since the beginning of the year, 410 bln cubic meters of gas have already been produced," the minister said
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Hungary caps gasoline, diesel fuel prices — prime minister
Viktor Orban stated that this is how the government expects to protect the interests of the Hungarian people in a situation when "oil fuel prices are on the rise in entire Europe due to the war in Iran"
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NATO air defense intercepts ballistic missile launched from Iran — Turkish top brass
Turkey "places great importance on good neighborly relations and regional stability," the ministry stressed
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US senator urges Israel not to damage Iran’s oil production industry
US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham noted that the goal of the operation is to liberate the Iranian people in a fashion that does not cripple their chance to start a new and better life when this regime collapses
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Russia’s security chief sees no end in sight to crisis in Afghanistan
According to the Russian security chief, Afghanistan is posing major threats and risks to the security of SCO member countries
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Trump calls rising oil prices small price to pay for national and global security
The US president says the prices will fall soon "when the destruction of the Iran nuclear threat is over"
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Putin-Trump phone talk centered around Iran, Ukraine — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov emphasized that the US President has again expressed his interest in having the conflict in Ukraine resolved by reaching a ceasefire and a long-term settlement as quickly as possible
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UAC achieves steady deliveries of planes under state defense order — Rostec’s deputy CEO
"Last year the UAC provided many types of military equipment ahead of schedule even though the production of certain types of hardware has grown dozens of percentage points," Vladimir Artyakov said
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AFP: explosion thunders near synagogue in Liege, Belgium
According to preliminary information, there were no injuries
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Israel Defense Forces says it started intercepting missiles after new launch from Iran
No casualties have been reported by now, Israel’s ambulance service said
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Trilateral gas union would allow Russia to supply gas to India and China, experts say
It is highlighted that it is too early to talk about the volumes of Russian gas supplies as part of the new union
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West mulls buying Russian oil amid conflict in Iran — expert
The market is currently grappling with physical supply being choked off by drone strikes, while Middle Eastern producers are simultaneously hitting a critical point, a Vice President of Oil Markets at the Rystad Energy consulting company Janiv Shah said
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Infrastructure facilities damaged as explosions rock northern Ukraine
Explosions were reported in Sumy at least eight times last night
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EU countries see Ukraine’s energy blackmail but silence each other — Peskov
Vladimir Zelensky will become a liability for the EU, but it will already be too late, told Russian presidential spokesman
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Israel, US launch airstrikes on central, northern Iran — news agency
No data about the damage has been available yet
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Claims of Russian, Chinese nuclear trials not supported by facts — mission in Vienna
The most dangerous thing about this entire situation is that the approach, demonstrated by the United States, creates systemic risks for the entire non-proliferation architecture, the Russian Permanent Mission to International Organizations in Vienna said
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Russian population updated using census data — statistics service
According to updated calculations from the statistical service, the urban population of Russia is 109,655,563 people, while the rural population consists of 36,791,861 people
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Russian Communist leader sees ex-Kremlin chief of staff as candidate for key posts
On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin relieved Sergei Ivanov of his duties of the chief of the Kremlin administration
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China to carry out resolute strikes against separatists in Taiwan — report
According to the report, the People's Republic of China will promote peaceful development across the Taiwan Strait
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Post-Soviet security bloc thwarts enemy invasion in Tajikistan drills
Under the scenario of the drills, the notional enemy crossed the state border in several directions, the report specified
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Peskov explains difference between US talks with Iran and Russia
Russia conducts dialogue with the United States directly, while US negotiations with Iran were carried out through intermediaries, the Russian presidential spokesman said
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Parliament in Peru votes to impeach President Boluarte over rising crime
On Thursday, Peruvian lawmakers considered four motions to impeach Dina Boluarte over her "moral inability" to hold the presidential post
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Iran sends its official response to Trump’s letter via Oman
According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the message comprises two documents
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Russia may decide not to wait for Europe to completely reject its oil, gas — Putin
The government has already set the task of evaluating the possibility and feasibility of stopping fuel supplies to the European market, Russian President told
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Russia will continue to work with OPEC+ to stabilize oil market, says Putin
According to the Russian leader, Russia and OPEC+ have a common goal, despite "disputes over some minor elements"
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Becoming more difficult for West to ignore Kiev’s crimes, says Russian diplomat
Foreign media footage of Ukrainian strikes on civilian facilities in Donbass, including videos of what was happening in Donbass before February 2022, were shown during the meeting
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Russian president’s envoy supports Szijjarto’s call to lift EU’s Russian oil and gas ban
In his opinion, the shrinking supply on the global market will cause prices to spike, putting the European economy and the well-being of its citizens at risk
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Erdogan confirms plans to create gas hub in Turkey — statement
"Let everyone who criticizes us for a balanced policy during the crisis between Russia and Ukraine take an example from us," the Turkish leader said
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UN chief says his proposals on grain deal resumption take Russian concerns into account
"And I believe that working seriously, we can have a positive solution for everybody, for the Ukraine, for the Russian Federation," Antonio Guterres said
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Europe to live without Russian oil, says Russian envoy
The Russian envoy also said that the EU would soon accuse Russia of using oil as a weapon
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Russian economic development ministry raises 2023 inflation forecast from 5.3% to 7.5%
By 2025-2026, inflation will stabilize at 4%, the document says
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Restoring LNG production in Middle East to take months — Putin
It is impossible to promptly compensate the missing volumes, Russian President told
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Tajikistan supports elimination of trade and transport barriers between ECO countries
Emomali Rahmon noted that in 2024, the share of Tajikistan's trade turnover with the ECO countries amounted to 33% of the total volume of foreign trade of the republic
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Russian cutting-edge frigate completes shipbuilders’ sea trials
The second Project 22350 frigate Admiral Kasatonov has successfully completed shipbuilders’ sea trials
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Russian army liberates settlement of Golubovka in DPR
Units of Battlegroup South have liberated the settlement of Golubovka
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Presidential envoy notes importance of Russia-US dialogue for energy security
Kirill Dmitriev noted that Russia-US dialogue is vital for the world, as only jointly with Russia can global energy security be restored and ensured
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Russian air defense systems shot down 163 Ukrainian UAVs overnight
In particular, 54 UAVs were shot down over the Bryansk region, 47 UAVs over the Republic of Crimea, 16 UAVs over the Krasnodar region
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Putin held phone call with Trump this evening — Kremlin aide
It was the first conversation between the Russian and US presidents in more than two months
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Court softens punishment for Khodorkovsky, Lebedev to 11 years in jail
Under the latest court ruing, Lebedev will be set free in August 2014, and Khodorkovsky in October 2014
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Israel strikes UAV headquarters of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps — IDF
The Israeli Air Force completed an additional wave of strikes on dozens of infrastructure sites across several areas in Iran, the Israel Defense Forces press service said
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Confirmed SPIEF participants above last-year record — director
The interest in taking part in SPIEF is driven by equal opportunities provided by the forum to all the participants, Alexey Valkov said
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Son of late Ali Khamenei elected as Iran's new Supreme Leader — Assembly of Experts
Mojtaba Khamenei was elected unanimously
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Turkish foreign ministry summons Iranian ambassador amid missile attack
The Iranian ambassador was summoned to give explanation over the incident in which a ballistic missile was launched toward Turkey from the Iranian territory
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Moscow blasts US sanctions against Russian bank working with Venezuela as illegitimate
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Baltic Fleet’s missile forces live-fire latest Tor-M2 systems in southern Russia drills
The anti-aircraft missile regiment of the Baltic Fleet’s army corps has completed its rearmament with the latest Tor-M2 surface-to-air missile systems this year to replace Tor battlefield missile launchers
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Putin hails Turkish president’s role in seeing TurkStream project implemented
The Russian leader noted that such projects cannot be implemented "without this trust"
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Iran announces new wave of missile strikes on Israel — state broadcaster
"A few minutes ago, a new salvo of Iranian missiles was fired towards the occupied territories," the report says
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Iran does not strike territory of Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Turkey — MFA
No shelling from Iranian territory towards Azerbaijan, Turkey or Cyprus took place, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Bagai has said
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Israeli army announces strikes on rocket engine production site in Iran
The Israeli army also continues strikes on infrastructure targets in Iran
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Nearly all experiments involving Russia’s Fedor robot were completed — designer
"Fears that it will be impossible to manipulate the robot in weightlessness proved to be untrue," he said
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Ukrainian crisis arose from Western support for coup in Kiev — Putin
The Kiev regime is manipulating European countries, the Russian President said, describing such interaction with the phrase "the tail wagging the dog"
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Putin expresses confidence Mojtaba Khamenei will continue his father’s legacy
Russian President has congratulated him on being elected to the post of Iran's supreme leader
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Orban urges von der Leyen to suspend EU sanctions against Russian energy
The threat of rising energy prices in Europe has arisen not only because of military actions in the Middle East, but also as a result of Ukraine's suspension of the transit of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline, Orban noted
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Israel completes another wave of strikes on Iran, over 170 bombs dropped
In Tehran, the IDF struck a command center belonging to the IRGC’s Quds Force
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Putin decrees that military garb be Russian-made
The decree comes into force from today
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Russian envoy describes Putin-Trump phone call as constructive
Possible solutions to Ukraine and Iran conflict were discussed, Kirill Dmitriev said
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Press review: Moscow sees no peace intent in Kiev as US aids Ukraine strikes
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, June 11th
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Battlegroup North destroys 102 UAVs, 36 heavy quadcopters of Kiev forces in one day
Three Ukrainian armed forces servicemen surrendered to the group's fighters.
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Russian president signs law banning GMO production
The document obliges importers of GMO products to a compulsory public registration
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Attacks on fuel storage facilities in Iran amount to chemical warfare — diplomat
The U.S.-Israeli criminal war against the Iranian nation has entered a dangerous new phase with deliberate strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure, told Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei
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China, Russia not afraid of external pressure — Wang Yi
China's foreign minister says "back-to-back relations became the essence of Sino-Russian ties"
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