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Formula 1 star Hamilton seeks to win Russian Grand Prix
Hamilton claimed the lead of the Formula 1 world championship by dominating the Singapore Grand Prix
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IOC bans Ukrainian athlete from wearing 'propaganda' helmet at 2026 Olympics
Earlier in the week, the IOC banned another Ukrainian athlete, skeleton racer Vladislav Geraskevich, from wearing a controversial lid
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Kremlin spokesman expresses regret Telegram fails to comply with Russian legislation
Dmitry Peskov opined that it would be better if Telegram and other restricted services complied with the requirements of Russian legislation
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Ukrainian ground robotic systems have low survivability — Russian security experts
According to the sources in Russia’s security agencies, the effectiveness and economic feasibility of the enemy's use of these systems is currently highly questionable
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Colombian president reports assassination attempt against him
His helicopter had to change the route due to the threat of being fired upon, Gustavo Petro says
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Paris manipulates data to portray itself as tech leader — report
According to the Global Fact-Checking Network, behind Paris' loud proclamations lies "a substitution of actual budgets with long-term promises"
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Russia’s UAZ plant releases Hunter all-terrain vehicle for special military operation
"The People's Front interacts with soldiers in all areas, so it understands their needs," Irina Kim said
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Ukraine’s army attacks Russia’s Belgorod Region with nearly 170 UAVs in past day
According to the regional crisis response center, the Ukrainian military attacked the Shebekinsky district with 45 UAVs, killing a man and wounding a woman who continues medical treatment on an outpatient basis
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Russian scientists create most powerful computer in country
The operating principle of the quantum computer is based on collective oscillations of the ion chain, the developers said
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Epstein case reveals real face of Western elites seeking to rule world — Lavrov
"It is unnecessary to explain to any normal person that this is pure Satanism and is beyond human comprehension," the Russian Foreign Minister added
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Sheremetyevo Airport's passenger traffic could total 43.1 mln people in 2026
The figure could decline by less than 1% compared to 2025
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Norway’s army chief speaks in favor of setting up military hotline with Moscow
Eirik Kristoffersen also added that Norway and Russia still maintain some direct contact over search and rescue missions in the Barents Sea
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Putin approves regulations on General Staff of National Guard troops
The decree comes into force on the day of its signing
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Russia-Armenia relations enter new phase amid 'challenging' realities — diplomat
Sergey Kopyrkin expressed hope that the recent visit to Moscow by speaker of Armenia’s parliament Alen Simonyan on February 5 and 6 will give an impetus to further movement on this track
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US attempts to link trade to Ukraine conflict unacceptable — senior Russian diplomat
"There should be no place for such sanctioning and such linkages," Sergey Ryabkov said
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Orban calls EU's new plan for Ukraine's accession declaration of war against Budapest
The Hungarian prime minister argues that those advocating for Ukraine’s EU membership aim to bring the opposition Tisza party to power
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US license for Venezuelan oil prohibits deals with persons from Russia, Iran, DPRK, Cuba
This also applies to persons from the People’s Republic of China
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Diplomat says he hopes India-US deal will cause no trouble in Moscow’s ties with New Delhi
Trade volumes between India and Russia have been reasonably high, but potential is even higher, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said
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Ukraine reports destruction of its key drone plant with damages reaching $35 mln — media
Ukrainian air force Deputy Commander Pavel Yelizarov did not specify when exactly the plant was destroyed
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One killed in college shooting in southern Russia
The regional branch of Russia’s Interior Ministry reported earlier that a student had opened fire in the lobby of an educational facility
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Board of Peace cannot replace UN, Lavrov says
The Russian Foreign Minister also called the UN Secretariat a highly politicized instrument of the world organization "a highly politicized instrument"
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EU to blacklist former Russian Olympic chief, chess federation head
EU sanctions imply a ban on trips to EU countries and the immobilization of assets in European banks
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Kremlin confirms Moscow’s contacts with France
Dmitry Peskov pointed out that Moscow took note of French President Emmanuel Macron's statements about the need to resume relations with Russia
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Zelensky’s circle denies report about plans to hold elections soon — media
"As long as there is no security, there will be no announcements regarding elections," the source said
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Lavrov says after Alaska summit it was possible to agree on peace treaty on Ukraine
In Anchorage, the sides found approaches that were based on the American initiative, American proposals, and opened the way to peace, the Russian foreign minister said
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Chinese diplomat hopes Russia, US to soon resume dialogue on New START
Beijing hopes that the US responds to the international community’s expectations
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US seeks to advance its interests globally, not to divide zones of influence, says Lavrov
As the Russian foreign minister the US has declared that Washington has other concerns in the Western Hemisphere besides European security issues
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Figure skater Gumennik introduced as Russia’s champion before performing at Olympics
Russian athletes are competing under a neutral flag and are prohibited from displaying any connection to their country
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Europe, Kiev proposing 'treaty of tolerance' instead of human rights protection — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister recalled Washington's proposals for resolving the Ukrainian crisis, noting that "the American proposals included the need to restore the rights of Russian-speaking people"
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Moscow seeking options to resume work of Russian House in Baku — cooperation agency head
Yevgeny Primakov says that Moscow, Baku still have an intergovernmental agreement on cultural centers in force
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Russia will not sign unfavorable peace treaty, but compromises possible — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister also emphasized that after the establishment of peace, Moscow will not tolerate "any threats to the security of Russia"
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Baku, Washington to cooperate on transit of critical minerals
The agreement envisages both public and private investments in infrastructure development
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French president calls on European leaders to resume dialogue with Russia
Emmanuel Macron sees the need "to arrange the resumption of European discussions with the Russians"
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Polish President reaffirms being ready for talks with Putin
Karol Nawrocki stated that he was ready to do it if the interests of the Republic of Poland demanded it
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Russia monitoring signals sent by Europe following change in US policy course — Lavrov
According to the Russian foreign minister, European countries have come to their senses and are now trying to send Russia signals
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Top EU diplomat plans to propose list of concessions to demand from Russia
According to Kaja Kallas, everybody has to understand that the sides need Europe to have a peace deal
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5 civilians killed, 9 wounded in Ukraine’s attacks on Zaporozhye Region during day
The head of the municipal area says the attacks targeted a bread delivery truck with a visible sign, a man on a bicycle
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Court's 2018 decision to block Telegram still not overturned — source
The executives of the messenger appealed against the ruling, but the plea was dismissed
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Su-57 fighters delivered to Russian Aerospace Forces got new tracking sensors — experts
One of the main changes in the modernized Su-57 aircraft is the upgraded 101KS onboard optical-electronic self-defense system, the experts said
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Domodedovo's new runway may require investment for reconstruction
Sheremetyevo Airport CEO Mikhail Vasilenko emphasized that the new runway was constructed in violation of construction norms and regulations
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Russia’s advanced Su-35S fighter jet: premier performance over Syrian skies
Russia’s Su-35S aircraft, considered among the most dangerous fighter jets in the world today, have been redeployed to Syria
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West’s 'colonial superiority complex' and New START limits: Lavrov speaks in parliament
The foreign minister stated that Russia had learned a lesson from communicating with the West on the UN platform and no longer believed in the West’s basic decency
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Lavrov talks US reluctance to follow through with peace proposals, security architecture
While Russia and the United States could have embraced broader cooperation following the summit in Anchorage, the opposite trend has been observed
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US studies possibility of capturing tankers with Iranian oil — newspaper
According to the newspaper, in this way, Washington wants to try to induce Tehran to strike a deal limiting its nuclear program
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Russia to boost production of Supercam drones in 2026 — Unmanned Systems
The Supercam S350 reconnaissance drone is one of the primary unmanned aerial vehicles used by Russian troops in the special military operation zone in Ukraine
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Macron calls for common borrowing tool for EU countries to 'defeat dollar hegemony'
The French president assured that the initiative he proposed would not apply to existing state debt
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Europe’s, Kiev’s interference with US peace plan, Russia’s security: Lavrov’s statements
The Russian foreign minister pointed out that Russia is always ready to search for a balance of interests but will never sacrifice its own security
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Russian forces hammer Ukrainian army’s energy, transport infrastructure over past day
Kiev loses 1,255 troops along engagement line in past day
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EU perpetuates Biden’s 'failed' policies even after his retirement — Russian special envoy
US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna stated that European countries deserve to have their sovereignty respected, while the EU often punishes the states that refuse to follow its policy
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India started reducing Russian oil purchases — US Trade Representative
Russia continue to be the largest oil supplier to India despite West’s attempts to meddle in this cooperation, Russian Ambassador in New Delhi Denis Alipov told TASS earlier
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Iran, Russia to sign two documents on Rasht — Astara railway construction
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at a last-year meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin said that Iranian authorities had already purchased more than 100 kilometers of the 160-kilometer Rasht–Astara railroad section
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German-British startup announces successful test of hypersonic missile prototype
Serial production of the HS1 is planned to be launched by 2029
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Russian troops liberate Zaliznichnoye community in Zaporozhye Region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted roughly 420 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and three armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Russia ready to go as far in relations with India as New Delhi wants — senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov noted that Russia and India "have several projects in the pipeline, many of them with no parallel that others might have"
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Telegram hardly serves as provider of communication between front line fighters — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said that it is difficult to imagine such a scenario
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Algeria on the brink of rupture with France in wake of TV program — GFCN
Kamel Mansari, a GFCN expert and editor-in-chief of the Algerian publication Le Jeune Independent, said that the situation has never been worse
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Rostov Nuclear Power Plant operating normally after overnight drone attack
The NPP representatives stated that radiation levels at the nuclear power facility and in the surrounding area were normal and did not exceed natural background levels
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FACTBOX: Drone attack on southern Russia causes plant fire, apartment damage
Emergency services are conducting operations to locate and dispose of possible drone debris
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Russian troops fit Kuryer ground robot with flamethrower — defense source
The system has demonstrated high effectiveness
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Macron's statements about dialogue with Russia aimed at provoking US ‘jealousy’ — senator
The same can be said about Europe's recently intensified contacts with China, Konstantin Kosachev noted
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Kremlin experience unique yet has similarities with diplomatic service, spokesman says
Dmitry Peskov noted that these are both forms of public service
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Moscow to return all historically Russian lands to their 'rightful home' — Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat stressed that linguistic, cultural and religious rights of those who remain under Kiev’s authority must be restored
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Lavrov tells US to keep out of regions that don't concern it
The foreign minister stressed that despite Washington's statements that its only area of interest is the Western Hemisphere, the US is actually "working hard to push its interests" in other regions too
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All guarantees discussed with Ukraine in Istanbul now null, void — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minster pointed to how these guarantees were formulated
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Zelensky may announce holding elections, referendum in Ukraine — FT
According to the report, both votes may take place before May 15
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Azerbaijan, US to develop Middle Corridor, Trump Route
The two countries intend to expand cooperation to promote economic growth and regional connectivity
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Moscow notes positive changes in conditions for Russian House in US — agency head
Yevgeny Primakov says it is too early to announce a recovery of full-scale operations of the center
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Venezuela resumes oil supplies to Israel — Bloomberg
The cargo is transported for Bazan Group, the top crude oil refiner in Israel
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Russian troops push frontline westward from Gulyaipole after liberating Zaliznichnoye
Units of Russia's Battlegroup East advanced by more than 5 km west of Gulyaipole
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Shooting at vocational school in Krasnodar Region: what we know
According to preliminary information, a student at a trade school in Anapa opened fire with an unidentified weapon in the institution's lobby
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Trump demands half ownership of bridge between US, Canada
The US leader stressed that otherwise he will not allow this bridge to open
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'Wrong when one country strangles another' — Kremlin on US-induced fuel crisis in Cuba
Dmitry Peskov says that it is bad when there is no fuel for medicine delivery, patient transportation
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Trump wants to remove Zelensky from power because he hinders peace — French politician
The leader of the French political party Les Patriotes Florian Philippot called this "a disaster for a man who has clung to power without elections for two years"
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Russia grateful to DPRK for help in liberating Kursk Region from Kiev’s militants — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister noted that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty with North Korea makes a "significant contribution to the creation of a Eurasian security architecture"
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Achieving special op goals to help build Eurasian security architecture — Lavrov
The Russian Foreign Minister added that Moscow prioritizes "promoting cooperation through multilateral associations involving Russia"
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Putin doesn't use messaging apps, only specialized communication — Kremlin
"He's the head of state," Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
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State Duma to hear Lavrov's speech, discuss ban on credit card betting
In accordance with the corespondent bill, credit card issuers may bear responsibility for the betting with the use of their products
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Kiev's forced evacuation of children tears families apart — ombudswoman
Maria Lvova-Belova said it was especially shameless that Ukraine was threatening to take away parental rights
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Ukrainian army carries out strike on kindergarten in Zaporozhye Region — governor
There were no casualties
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Ten people killed in shooting at school in western Canada — TV
Another 25 people are undergoing examination at a medical facility
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Press review: Epstein files hit UK government as Russia seeks role in Trump peace route
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, February 10th
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No plans to participate in first meeting of Board of Peace in Kremlin — spokesman
The topic of the Board is still being studied by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Dmitry Peskov stressed
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Ukraine targets funeral procession in Zaporozhye Region: what we know
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik called the attack a despicable act by Satanists in the Ukrainian military
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Russia outpaces NATO in applying combat experience gained in Ukraine — commander
According to Pierre Vandier, at this point Ukraine is seeing a drones and robotics battle
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Azerbaijan, US to create working groups to implement Charter on Strategic Partnership
The list of working groups' areas of expertise includes trade, defense, AI
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Lavrov says BRICS never works against anyone, but refuses to depend on West’s whims
The top diplomat said Russia fully recognizes the need to develop supply chains, routes, and related infrastructure
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Domodedovo Airport to undergo restructuring
Sheremetyevo Airport CEO Mikhail Vasilenko did not specify the number of companies that could be liquidated or consolidate
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Epstein’s files mention Zelensky in connection with human trafficking from Ukraine
Vladimir Zelensky appears in Epstein's files several dozen times, most prominently in connection with the Jean-Luc Brunel case
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Press review: France aims to join Ukraine talks as EU weighs frozen Russian assets move
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, February 11th
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IN BRIEF: What is known about current issues with Telegram’s operation in Russia
There have been more than 11,000 complaints from Russian users regarding Telegram’s operations over the past 24 hours, according to Downdetector’s data
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US Treasury authorizes supply of oil, gas exploration goods, technology to Venezuela
The authority also exempted the operations on the maintenance of ports, airports from sanctions
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Former Toyota and Volkswagen plants in Russia to resume car production in 2026 — minister
Anton Alikhanov also added that the Industry and Trade Ministry is proposing to develop additional tools to protect Russian business investments in the event of the possible exit of foreign automakers
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Lavrov says Russia, US found balance of interests in Anchorage, Europe rethinking it all
The United States at that time sincerely wanted to help resolve the crisis, the Russian foreign minister noted
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Russia’s new R-SAVER-1 boat control range is virtually unlimited — manufacturer
The twin-engine boat is capable of reaching speeds of up to 55 knots over a distance of up to 350 nautical miles
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Russia to take tit-for-tat measures in case of Greenland’s militarization — Lavrov
At the same time, the Russian foreign minister recalled Russian President Vladimir Putin’s position that the issue of Greenland "does not directly concern" Moscow
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Drone attack damages multi-story building in Russia’s Volgograd Region
The regional governor says a kindergarten and a factory were also damaged
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Russia never received 20-point 'document' on Ukraine, Lavrov says
The Russian foreign minister noted that only fragments of it appeared in the media
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Kiev’s attacks against CPC is cause for major concerns — Russian ambassador
Alexey Borodavkin said the situation had recently evened out and the consortium continued its operations
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Work of Russian houses in Europe facing restrictions — cooperation agency head
Yevgeny Primakov says that the activities of the Russian House are suspended in certain European states
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Szijjarto calls latest EU sanctions proposal targeting Russian energy ‘outrageous’
Peter Szijjarto stated that he did not believe Western sanctions could influence Russia
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Europe has withdrawn 95% of gas it pumped into storage facilities for heating season
Gas withdrawal from UGS facilities in EU countries amounted to around 623 mln cubic meters on February 9
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Issue of keeping membership in WTO is challenging — Lavrov
The WTO is experiencing crisis at present, the Russian foreign minister noted
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