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Conflict in Syria
Rouhani: Geneva II unlikely to succeed in war on terror since some participants sponsor it
Iran's president expressed his doubts in his Twitter account
Hassan Rouhani, President of Iran
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Trump intends to build his own system of international relations — Belarusian MP
"Belarus has always been faithful to the principles of such diplomacy", Vadim Gigin said
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Gazprom, Hungary's MOL agree on terms of NIS deal — Serbian Energy Ministry
According to Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic-Handanovic, partners from the United Arab Emirates are expected to participate in the deal
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Tariffs on cooperation with Iran to cause turmoil in US itself — Chinese expert
Zhu Yongbiao said that Washington’s tariff measures could further exacerbate Iran's economic crisis
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Gazprom records second intensive gas withdrawal from Ukrainian USG this week
According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, as of January 17, Ukrainian UGS facilities were 22.32% full
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About 60 countries invited to join Gaza Board of Peace — WSJ
According to the report, the majority of those invited responded in a "cautious" manner due to potential geopolitical risks
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North Korea launches two ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan
Earlier, the South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported the launch of a missile by North Korea
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Russia stands ready to restore relations with all European countries — Putin
Russia has always been committed to such diplomatic approaches, the Russian leader said
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Russian aerospace forces hit three terrorists’ underground facilities in Syria’s Idlib
According to Vadim Kulit, during the day, three shelling attacks on the positions of government forces from the positions of the Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist group and Turkistan Islamic Party (both outlawed in Russia) were reported in the Idlib and Aleppo governorates in the Idlib de-escalation zone
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Denmark chooses to skip World Economic Forum in Davos
The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting will be held on January 19-23
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Denmark fails to eliminate 'Russian threat' to Greenland, Trump claims
According to the US president, now it is time, and it will be done
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Russia-China Years of Education to be held in 2026-2027 — Putin
Today, more than 51,000 Chinese students are studying in Russia, while 21,000 Russian students are studying in China, the Russian leader emphasized
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Colombian mercenary advises against joining Ukrainian army
According to Russia’s security agencies, at least 750 Colombian mercenaries fighting for Ukraine have been killed since the start of the special military operation
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Newest AK-12 assault rifle developed based on combat experience analysis — Kalashnikov CEO
Alan Lushnikov added that the modernization had been preceded by extensive work
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Denmark sending large contingent of troops to western Greenland — TV
Chief of the Danish Army Command Peter H. Boysen is also expected to arrive in Greenland
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Italian organization members face prosecution for recruiting Europeans into Kiev’s army
According to the official statement, the investigation targets representatives of Associazione Stur, which operates both in Italy and Ukraine
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Russian Finance Ministry ready to offer yuan-denominated bonds if market has desire
The Russian Finance Ministry completed earlier the debut offering of OFZ bonds denominated in yuan totaling about $3 bln
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Construction of first reactor of Akkuyu plant almost completed
Akkuyu is the first nuclear power plant in Turkey
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EU may influence Trump on Greenland by threatening to remove US bases — The Economist
According to the magazine, it will be extremely difficult for Washington to project its military power into Africa and the Middle East without access to European military bases
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US triumph in Venezuela could turn into disaster — Russian senator
Alexey Pushkov opined that by attacking Venezuela and capturing its president, the US violated all norms, "once again stirring up the whole world, returning it to the savage imperialism of the 19th century"
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Israel decides not to open Rafah checkpoint on Gaza-Egypt border — media
Commenting on this decision, a high-ranking Israeli official told Ynet that the initial deal between Israel and the United States did not mention that Turkish and Qatari representatives would be included on the Board of Peace that is designed to administer the enclave
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Russia may upgrade advanced Su-57 aircraft to 6th-generation fighter jet
Russia’s cutting-edge Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation aircraft has the upgrade potential to become a sixth-generation fighter jet
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No one will help Ukraine after conflict except Russia, Belarus — Lukashenko
The Belarusian leader urged Ukrainians to recognize that the issue is not merely about territorial gains
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US needs Greenland for effective use of Golden Dome missile defense system — Trump
The US leader noted that "highly complex system can only work at its maximum potential and efficiency, because of angles, metes, and bounds, if this Land is included in it"
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FACTBOX: What is known about undercover British intelligence officer exposed in Moscow
Russia’s Federal Security Service stated that the British intelligence officer working undercover at the embassy is being expelled from the country
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Moldovan PM says would vote for unifying with Romania
Numerous political parties in Moldova have for decades been advancing the idea of unification with Romania
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White House thinks Trump will preserve good relations with Putin, Xi, despite Venezuela
According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the US leader is going to "enforce our policy that’s best for the United States of America"
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Putin takes traditional icy plunge to mark Orthodox Epiphany — Kremlin
"Epiphany is a great holiday for the President, as for all Orthodox believers who work in the Kremlin," Dmitry Peskov stressed
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Trump says he feels no obligation to focus on peace efforts after Nobel Prize failure
The US president added that he had "done more for NATO than any other person since its founding, and now, NATO should do something for the United States"
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'Black holes' of the Russian Navy
For the first time TASS publishes photos of Project 636.3 Varshavyanka submarines taken from a quadrocopter during sea trials in the Baltic Sea
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Russian stock indices in the green as trading on Moscow Exchange closes
The yuan rate fell 2 kopecks to 11.14 rubles
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London’s threats to stop Russian ships amount to return to piracy — ambassador
Andrey Kelin noted that Western countries have long relied on double standards in attempts to "spite Russia," but their disregard of international law has now reached "unprecedented levels"
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Russian troops liberate Novopavlovka, move closer to Druzhkovka
According to Igor Kimakovsky, an adviser to the head of the Donetsk People’s Republic, it creates a number of tactical advantages
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Kalashnikov fulfils 2025 state defense order — CEO
Alan Lushnikov said that this was the most important result of last year
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Putin to hold international contacts during upcoming week
A meeting with members of the government is also scheduled
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Gazprom Neft confirms signing letter of intent with MOL to sell stake in Serbia's NIS
The Hungarian holding noted that the deal could be closed by March 31, but will require approval from the US OFAC and Serbian authorities
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Russia’s newest Supercam S180 drone to be unveiled at Abu Dhabi UMEX 2026 expo
The Unmanned Systems Group also noted that the developer will put on display its flagship UAV, the Supercam S350, which has proven itself in both civilian and military applications
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Ukraine loses 20 troops in Russian Grad strike near Konstantinovka
Russia’s Battlegroup South also destroyed three vehicles
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Putin’s Direct Line demonstrated that 2025 was successful for Russia — Focus
According to Focus, Russia, despite a tough sanctions regime, successfully exports its products and secures its defense budget
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Germany might raise rent for US military bases over tariffs — newspaper
According to the newspaper’s sources in Berlin, Germany is not considering the closure of US military bases on its territory
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Russia may resume electricity exports to China at Beijing’s request — Energy Ministry
According to the statement, a key priority for Russia remains the accelerated provision of electricity to the dynamically developing economy of the Far East
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Ukrainian army suffering heavy losses at Orekhov in Zaporozhye Region — governor
According to Yevgeny Balitsky, the Russian Armed Forces continue offensive in the area of four settlements in the Zaporozhye Region
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World trade to gain 2.6% in 2026, IMF says
According to the World Economic Outlook, the dynamics reflect patterns of front-loading and trade flow adjustments to new policies
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Ukraine loses around 1,210 troops across all directions of special military operation
Russian forces also carried out strikes on facilities assembling unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as on energy and transport sites operating in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces
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Kremlin agrees that Trump will go down in history if he annexes Greenland
According to Dmitry Peskov, by resolving the issue of Greenland's accession, the US leader will go down not only in US history, but in world history as well
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Trump’s plans on Greenland may deal irreparable damage to US-Europe ties — WP
According to the article, US president's "bid to buy or seize Greenland" and "to unleash a trade war" with Europe has "sparked the greatest transatlantic crisis in generations"
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Elon Musk throws money behind GOP ahead of 2026 midterms — Axios
Midterm elections to the US Congress will be held on November 3, 2026
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NATO is 'now done' — Tucker Carlson on Greenland
According to him, "the whole illusion has shattered in the past four days"
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Russia to do everything to safeguard Kaliningrad amid EU statements — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov stessed that Kaliningrad is an integral part of Russia
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Press review: Trump pressures Denmark as US business signals Arctic ties with Russia
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, January 16th
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Trump seeks to maintain warm relations with Putin — FT
According to the report, the US leader's invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the Gaza Board of Peace illustrates that
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Netanyahu rules out Turkish, Qatari military presence in Gaza
In this regard, Netanyahu tasked his Foreign Minister Gideon Saar to discuss the matter with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
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Lavrov is no longer chain-smoker, says spokeswoman
Sergey Lavrov has cut down on smoking to literally a couple of cigarettes a day, Maria Zakharova says
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FACTBOX: What we know about Gaza Board of Peace
As of now, invitations have reportedly been received by heads of state and government of nearly 60 countries
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Billionaire Carlos Slim agrees to acquire Lukoil's Mexico assets
The deal is valued at $270 million, and Grupo Carso will also repay $330 million in debt
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Dmitriev calls on EU 'not to provoke Daddy,' recall soldiers from Greenland
Russia’s president special Representative for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries said that the EU should return the soldiers sent to Greenland
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Russia’s Su-25SM3 jets being used in Ukraine invulnerable to foreign man-portable systems
According to the sources, they are equipped with the Vitebsk-25 electronic warfare system, providing reliable protection from the enemy’s MANPADS missile strikes
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Time in special military operation works in Russia’s favor — Medvedchuk
Ex-leader of the banned Opposition Platform - for Life party noted that "there are ongoing contacts with the US, and Europe is already looking for ways to resume engagement with Russia"
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Putin receives US invitation to join Board of Peace on Gaza — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow is currently studying all the details of this proposal
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Iconic fashion designer Valentino dies at age of 93 — media
Valentino Garavani was known for dressing celebs for more than 50 years
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Europe turns to Russia talks after realizing it’s being sidelined — Medvedchuk
Medvedchuk stressed that the principle behind the Ukrainian conflict is not a secret to anyone
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Russian forces are 30 km from Slavyansk — DPR head
According to the head of the Donetsk People’s Republic, fierce fighting continues near the settlements of Grishino and Beletskoye
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MOL signs binding agreement with Gazprom Neft to acquire 56.15% in Serbian NIS
The parties expect to close the deal by March 31
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Europe withdraws over 36 bcm of gas from storage facilities since start of heating season
The total rate of withdrawal from storage facilities since the beginning of the month has lost record pace and is currently the third-highest for January
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Russia offers safe haven for people trying to escape Western liberal ideals
Under the document, such foreign nationals will have the right to apply for temporary residence in Russia "outside the quota approved by the Russian government and without providing documents confirming their knowledge of the Russian language, Russian history and basic laws"
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Stoltenberg calls on Western countries to engage in dialogue with Russia
Former NATO Secretary General stressed that this is necessary, among other things, for the discussion of arms control
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Most Russians are not aware of green economy issues, poll reveals
According to the poll results, only 8% of respondents are well versed in this topic
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Kiev, Odessa, Kharkov hardest-hit by power supply outages in Ukraine
Reports of emergency power outages have been coming from Kiev and several Ukrainian regions since morning
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Venezuela to strengthen oil and gas industry, authorized president says
"This stage requires unity and greatness from us as a nation," Delcy Rodriguez said
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American says ‘Chosen Company’ mercenaries executed Russian POWs
Benjamin Reed said that the war crimes of Chosen Company were recorded by military medic Caspar Grosse, among others
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Macron to opt out of Trump’s Board of Peace over UN fears — Bloomberg
According to the report, the French leader believes that the new organization’s charter goes beyond the Gaza Strip issue
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Madagascar seeks to join BRICS as partner country — president
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Syrian army has launched retaliatory operation against Kurdish fighters in Aleppo province
The strikes will target facilities used by the Kurdish coalition and its allies as military bases
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EU, UK hold ‘no cards’ on Greenland — Russian presidential envoy
Donald Trump announced earlier that Washington would begin to impose import tariffs of 10% on the UK, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Finland, France, and Sweden, which will remain in place until the parties reach agreement on the full transfer of Greenland to the US
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Russia, Belarus to clean Druzhba pipeline without assistance from Poland
The spokesman for Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak said that Russian oil supplies will resume "no later than mid-June"
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No immediate plans for Putin’s call with Venezuela’s authorized president — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said that Russia maintains constant contact with Delcy Rodriguez via diplomatic channels
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Hungarian Foreign Ministry will support MOL in buying NIS shares from Gazprom
The integrated, coordinated work of the Slovak, Hungarian, and Serbian oil markets could provide Central Europe with an unprecedented level of energy security, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto noted
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FACTBOX: Orthodox Christian world celebrates Christmas
On January 7, Christmas is celebrated by the Russian, Georgian, Jerusalemite, Polish and Serbian Orthodox churches, the Athos monasteries in Greece, as well as the Eastern Catholic Church and the Old Believers
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Trump plans to sign Board of Peace charter in Davos — Bloomberg
In line with the charter, Donald Trump will become the institution’s first chairman, and will personally decide on inviting new members
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IMF forecasts global economy to grow by 3.3% in 2026
The steady performance on the surface results from the balancing of divergent forces
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Turkey rejects reports about release of Islamic State militants in Syria
It also urged to "ignore similar unfounded claims" in the future
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Press review: Europe, US on brink of trade war as Russia ready to respond to UK plans
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, January 19th
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Train crash in Spain claims 40 lives — media
According the ABC newspaper, 31 people are still missing
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Trump's Greenland grab offers EU path to ally with Russia — entrepreneur
According to Kim Dotcom, in this case US President Donald Trump would become a pariah and the US plan "to profit from the fall of the EU" would fail
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US dollar share in global reserves drop to its lowest in twenty years
The analysts noted that gold now accounts for more global FX reserves than Euro, Yen and Pound combined
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Putin discusses Russia’s role in multipolar world with Russian Security Council members
A report was delivered by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
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Arctic tourism to favor indigenous peoples' economic development, expert says
Alexander Vorotnikov said the indigenous communities have an option to combine economic development and income generation with increased conservation of natural and cultural heritage, which ensures sustainable development of indigenous territories
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Russian forces push Ukrainian army away from Dnieper river shore near Kherson — commander
The Ukrainian army is trying to hold its positions at the edge of the right bank of the Dnieper River and is secretly shelling the left bank of the Kherson Region while avoiding any active armed clashes
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Moldova to quit CIS after denouncing its key agreements — top diplomat
According to Mihai Popsoi, the government will complete the denunciation process by mid-February
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Russian troops liberate Novaya Poltavka community in Donetsk region over past day
Russian forces struck a Ukrainian aircraft repair workshop, a military airfield and deployment sites of Ukraine’s armed formations and foreign mercenaries in 138 areas over the past day, the ministry reported
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IMF expects global inflation to decline to 3.8% this year
The inflation projections are largely unchanged as compared to the ones made by the IMF in October 2025
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Ukraine, US agree to continue talks in Davos — Umerov
However, Ukrainian Security and Defense Council Secretary said nothing about a potential meeting between Vladimir Zelensky and US President Donald Trump in Davos on January 19-23
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Death toll from Ukraine’s drone attack on village of Khorly in Kherson Region rises to 28
More than 100 people were in the cafe at the time of the attack, Governor Vladimir Saldo said
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Israel to give ‘unprecedented’ response if attacked — military
"The lessons of Operation ‘Rising Lion’ have been implemented", Chief of the General Staff of the IDF Eyal Zamir said
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Many merchant ships refuse to call at Odessa seaports — Ukrainian grain association
According to the UGA, the situation has deteriorated notably in recent days
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Russian businessman says it would be cheaper for EU to pay Russia for Greenland's security
Oleg Deripaska urged European nations to reconsider their options for allocating funds, proposing that a resolution to the Ukraine conflict could be achieved at a fraction of the cost - around 150 billion euros
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Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 400 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Western Europe prepares for war with Russia — Orban
In confirmation of this, the Hungarian prime minister said that recent meetings of the EU leaders "have turned into military councils" where the issue of "how to defeat Russia" is discussed
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Turkey to support Syria’s counter-terrorism effort, help protect its unity — Erdogan
The Turkish leader noted that the Syrian military’s operation against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) coalition "is deserving of respect"
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Death toll from train crash in Spain up to 41 — media
It is not yet known what caused the accident
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Severe geomagnetic storms strikes Earth
The sun exploded with a powerful X1.9 flare on the evening of January 18, launching a huge blob of solar material, known as a coronal mass ejection, towards the Earth
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US must immediately release Maduro, return him to Venezuela — Vice President
Delcy Rodriguez said that in a speech broadcast on the Telesur television channel
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