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Russian swimmer Rylov wins gold at 2014 Youth Olympics in China
The 17-year-old Russian swimmer finished the distance in 25.09 seconds leaving 0.35 seconds behind Greek swimmer Apostolos Christou with silver medal
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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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Destabilization of Middle East produced cumulative effect — Peskov
The Russian presidential spokesman also noted that the modern world has lost what used to be called international law, and it is now unclear how anyone can be called upon to comply with it if it effectively no longer exists
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Damage to Israeli economy from operation against Iran could reach $3 bln a week — Reuters
The Israel’s Finance Ministry attributes these losses to the level of restrictions imposed in the country amid the escalating conflict
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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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Putin signs law on refusing extradition of foreigners who fought in Russian army
The bill, introduced by the Russian government in November 2025 and passed by the lower house of Russia’s parliament in February 2026
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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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Russia has no interest in NATO's collapse, alliance just 'anachronism' — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister recalled that "the organization was created to contain the Soviet Union and its geopolitical allies"
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Russia remains open to negotiations as it serves Moscow’s interests — Peskov
The Russian presidential spokesman also believes that Vladimir Putin was right in saying that, amid the "perfect storm" currently unfolding in the world, Russia must focus on itself and its own interests
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Ukraine losing race for Patriot missiles to Middle East — Russian diplomat
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik noted that since the beginning of the crisis in the Middle East, Vladimir Zelensky has been calling Arab leaders, "trying to stay on the agenda"
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Amur-LNG multiple-use rocket to perform maiden flight after 2030
This follows from the presentation of Dmitry Baranov, the Deputy CEO for rocket projects of the Russian state space corporation Roscosmos
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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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Time to implement Putin’s idea of UN Security Council ‘five’ summit — Lavrov
The foreign minister added that Russia believes that the United States must clarify its plans to the world and how these plans correspond with the norms that previously existed
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Fire area in oil depot in Armavir is 200 sq m
According to an earlier report, the fire occurred due to a drone attack
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Gas price in Europe surpasses $800 per 1,000 cubic meters first since January 2023
The price growth since the beginning of the day has exceeded 27%
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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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Explosion near US embassy in Oslo may be linked to Middle East events — police
The report also said that security measures will be strengthened in Oslo
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Battlegroup West destroys 37 UAV control points, 2 Starlink stations of Kiev forces
The enemy lost four loitering munitions, 41 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles, and 64 heavy combat quadcopters
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Battlegroup West destroyed 59 heavy Ukrainian drones in 24 hours
The battlegroup also destroyed nine unmanned surface vehicles and 33 drone control stations of the Ukrainian army
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Election of Iran’s new supreme leader has taken place — Assembly of Experts member
The leader has been determined, Assembly member Ahmad Alamolhoda said
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China's Special Envoy to work to reduce tensions around Iran — Chinese Embassy
Spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C. Liu Pengyu says that China will send Zhai Jun to work with all parties to the conflict
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Medvedev calls for banning traitors from re-entering Russia for life
Dmitry Medvedev argues that "the return of such persons home can take place only in the event of their unequivocal public repentance and, in appropriate cases, only through an amnesty or pardon"
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Israel attacked Saudi Aramco’s refinery in false flag operation — news agency
According to the agency's source, the port of Fujairah in the UAE is one of the next targets of Israelis
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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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Russia launches massive strike on energy sites used by Ukrainian military — top brass
Russian servicemen also destroyed a Ukrainian Air Force Mi-8 helicopter and struck Ukrainian transport infrastructure facilities
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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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AFP: explosion thunders near synagogue in Liege, Belgium
According to preliminary information, there were no injuries
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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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Germany gets closer to Russian stance on Armenian genocide — diplomat
Germany’s Bundestag has approved a resolution describing the Ottoman era mass killings of Armenians as genocide
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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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Brent crude price rises by 19% oil on London ICE Exchange
The price reached $111.40 per barrel as of 1:15 a.m. Moscow time
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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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Desalination plant in Bahrain damaged in Iranian drone attack — interior ministry
Authorities later clarified that the incident did not lead to disruptions in the country’s water supply
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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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South Korea, US have launched Freedom Shield military exercises — Yonhap
The exercises will last until March 19
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US, Israel consider sending special forces to Iran to seize highly enriched uranium
The Axios portal said such a scenario is being considered if the sides conclude that Iran’s military capabilities have been sufficiently weakened
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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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Pezeshkian rejects Iran’s responsibility for drone attack on Nakhchivan
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev says it is important to investigate the incident
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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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Macron holds phone talks with Trump, Pezeshkian
Earlier, the French president held negotiations over the phone with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani
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Russian forces hit command post of Azov nationalist regiment in Zaporozhye region
"The command post of the nationalist Azov regiment was hit near the village of Maryevka, Zaporozhye region," Konashenkov said
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Issue of attempt on Alekseev’s life raised with Kiev in tough terms at talks
The attempt on the life of Lieutenant-General Vladimir Alekseev occurred in a residential building on Volokolamskoye Highway in northwestern Moscow on February 6
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Iraqi Kurds not attacking Iran fearing lack of support from US — news outlet
According to Axios, Iraqi Kurds consider the US administration's intentions regarding a change of power in Iran to be unclear, fearing an expansion of the conflict
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Top Russian, UAE diplomats call for immediate de-escalation in Middle East
The foreign ministers paid special attention to the cessation of attacks resulting in casualties among civilians
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Russia following election campaign in France with interest — Kremlin
The Kremlin comments on the victory of former French Prime Minister, Francois Fillon, in the primaries
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US not planning to send land troops to Iran so far — White House
American president Donald Trump doesn’t rule out such an option, spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said
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US sticks to its policy of anti-Russian sanctions, despite easing for India — official
This step was geared to "tamp this fear of shortage of oil, tamp the price breaks and the concerns we see in the marketplace, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said
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German industrial production in ‘free fall’ — Dmitriev
The head of RDIF made the remark in response to a post by former chief economist of the German precious metals trading company Degussa Goldhandel and honorary professor of economics at the University of Bayreuth Thorsten Polleit, who shared a chart illustrating the current state of German industrial production
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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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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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Iran downs fourth US MQ-9 Reaper drone since start of escalation
The army's air defense systems destroyed one modern US MQ-9 drone in the skies over the province of Lorestan, the Islamic Republic’s army press service said
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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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Brent crude oil price exceeds $119 per barrel for first time since June 17, 2022
As of 5:30 a.m. Moscow time, oil was trading at $119.36 per barrel
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Biden boasts forgetting more about Putin, Xi Jinping than most people know
The former US president said that he knows more heads of state in person than any other president in US history
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Ukraine hit Belgorod Region by missiles — Governor
Vyacheslav Gladkov says that according to preliminary information, nobody was injured, but energy infrastructure is seriously damaged
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US doesn’t target Iran’s oil, gas infrastructure — Energy Secretary
The US is targeting zero energy infrastructure, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said
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Press review: Iran derails US‑Israeli plans while Middle East conflict boosts oil and gold
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, March 2nd
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Brent crude oil price exceeds $115 per barrel for first time since June 29, 2022
By 5:16 a.m. Moscow time, the futures price exceeded $117 per barrel
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Russian companies to redirect LNG supplies in part to Asia-Pacific markets
According to Alexander Novak, Russian companies are considering opportunities, without waiting for the next restrictions from Europe, to make new long-term contracts with a number of Asian countries
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Iran not stopping Indian ships in Strait of Hormuz — Deputy Foreign Minister
Saeed Khatibzadeh urged New Delhi to ask Washington, why they attack Iranian ships in the Indian Ocean
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US to regret sinking Iranian frigate in international waters — top diplomat
There were about 130 sailors about the sunken frigate, Abbas Araghchi added
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Trump says Iran’s new supreme leader will not ‘last long’ without US’s approval
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that it is up to the Iranians to elect their new supreme leader and no one can interfere in this matter
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US is reshaping energy landscape to suit its own needs — Russian MFA
The United States of America is essentially bankrupt, Maria Zakharova said
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Trump says doesn’t predict when operation against Iran will end
The US president said earlier that he expected the operation against Iran to last four or five weeks
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Orban says he received Zelensky's message, advises him to refrain from threats
The Hungarian prime minister warned that Ukraine cannot achieve anything through blackmail against his country
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Expert does not rule out global ‘fight for LNG’ amid Middle East tensions
According to Alexey Grivach, in that case, many buyers in Asia will be looking for alternatives, including from Russia
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UAE is in state of war — President
Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan thanked the armed forces for an outstanding role in time of combat actions
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Russian air defenses shoot down 180 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over past day
Russian air defense systems also shot down 13 rockets from the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system
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China urges to immediately stop hostilities in Middle East — Wang Yi
The foreign minister called for preventing further escalation, spread of the conflict outside the region
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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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Kiev troops bombard Donetsk People’s Republic six times over past day
Four civilians died, 10 were injured over the period, according to reports received by local authorities
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Woman killed, more than 10 other people injured in Ukrainian attack on apartment buildings
Emergency services are still working now, checking to ensure that no one remains under the rubble
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Russian military expert describes Iran's response to US aggression effective
Andrey Kartapolov noted that the US is hesitant to launch a ground operation and is striking civilian targets such as hospitals and schools
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Hungary proposes EU lift ban on Russian oil, gas — Szijjarto
"A significant part of oil is withdrawn from the global market because of the war in the Middle East," Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade said
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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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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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Nuclear facility in Isfahan seriously damaged after US-Israeli attack — agency
The news agency says has received no reports on radioactive contamination
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Bahrain air defenses intercept, destroy 95 Iranian missiles, 164 drones since escalation
The General Command of Bahrain’s armed forces urged citizens to "remain at home and leave only in cases of extreme necessity
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Israeli army says intercepting missiles after new launch from Iran
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat
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Iran's internal security forces pledge allegiance to new Supreme Leader
The National Security Forces Command vowed to carry out all his orders
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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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MOEX Index surpasses 2,900 points first since September 12, 2025
As of 7:05 a.m. Moscow time, the MOEX Index was up by 3.07%
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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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Qatar’s airspace closed until morning — dispatchers
A source in the dispatch service of the Doha flight information region, added that during this period flights of state and medical aviation are permitted, as well as aviation search and rescue operations subject to prior authorization from the country’s aviation authorities
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Hungary to investigate why Ukrainians brought millions in cash into the country — Orban
The prime minister says he has "certain suspicions" on the matter
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Press review: US could use Kurds against Iran as NATO unwilling to drop expansion plans
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, March 5th
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Press review: NATO unlikely to join Iran strikes as EU moves to sever Russia ties
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 6th
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Ukraine to spend EU loan of $500 mln to buy only Russian gas — Gazprom
Russia will grant Ukraine a gas price discount for the autumn-winter season
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Azerbaijan resumes cargo traffic across border with Iran
Truck traffic across the border with Iran was suspended by the decision of the Azerbaijani government after the UAV incident in Nakhichevan
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Arab League chief urges Iran to show restraint to avoid serious consequences for region
Ahmed Aboul Gheit has condemned Iran’s attacks on Gulf countries
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One person killed in drone strike on airport in Erbil — Shafaq News
According to the source, the victim of the strike was a member of the Asayish internal security service
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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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IRGC says it launched missile attack against US forces in Kuwait
The armed forces did not report any casualties or material damage
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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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UAE denies involvement in strike on desalination plant in Iran
The Jerusalem Post noted that the Israeli army also denied its participation in the attack
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UAE air defenses detect launch of 17 missiles, 117 drones from Iran on March 8
According to the defense ministry, since the start of the escalation, 238 Iranian ballistic missiles and more than 1,400 drones have been launched toward the UAE
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Iranian forces claim responsibility for attack on Ben Gurion Airport — press release
The IRGC also reported having hit the Israeli Defense Ministry building
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Russia downs 235 Ukrainian UAVs over Bryansk Region in 24 hours
235 enemy fixed-wing UAVs were destroyed over the territory of the region by the air defense units of the Defense Ministry of the Russian Federation, mobile firing groups of the BARS-Bryansk brigade, and special forces of the Russian National Guard of the Bryansk Region
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Zelensky says no Druzhba pipeline restart without €90 bln EU loan
The head of Kiev regime said that he did not intend to allow an independent commission to assess the condition of the Druzhba pipeline
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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 congratulates Russian women on March 8
The president says that the country celebrates the holiday with "the most uplifting and warm feelings"
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