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Ukraine crisis
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Israel to remain in Lebanon, respond to any attacks on its military — Netanyahu
The Israel Defense Forces will take measures to prevent any threat to the country's forces and territory, the Prime Minister stated
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Iran to hit more targets if US attacks Kharg Island — ambassador
Tehran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Amir Hossein Hosseini also expressed hope that the conflict would be resolved diplomatically
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Russia comes under one of largest Ukrainian drone attack overnight, calculations show
According to the calculations, 555 enemy unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down and intercepted
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US interested in calling on Arab nations to help pay for cost of Iran operation — official
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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Putin meets with Thai prime minister in Kazan
According to the meeting materials, Russia and Thailand have a regular political dialogue at all levels
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Russian Urals plant working to expand strike capabilities for Forpost UAV system
The UAV system can operate without additional equipment within a range of 200 km from a ground control station and climb to an altitude of over 4,000 meters
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Russian-made Molniya-PVO interceptor drones prove effective against enemy UAVs
The drones proved effective against low-flying targets
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Russian stock market rises at start of trading
As of 10:00 Moscow time, the MOEX and RTS indices were up 0.24%, reaching 2,447.12 and 1,050.85 points, respectively
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Kremlin closely following developments after US airstrikes in Syria
Earlier on February 26, the US carried out airstrikes near the Syrian-Iraqi border
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Europe’s real objective not to negotiate with Russia but to save Zelensky regime — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister emphasized that the real objective is to shore up the regime of Vladimir Zelensky and preserve it as a launchpad for continued confrontation against Russia
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US fighter jet downed over Iran likely conducted strikes on ground targets — media
According to CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean, the pilots of the downed fighter had sidearms
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US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV
Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation
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NATO, Russia direct confrontation may escalate into nuclear strikes’ exchange — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister stressed that Europe’s course towards confrontation with Russia and further expansion poses serious threats to global security
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MFA warns NATO countries of devastating response in event of attack on Russia
"No brigade commanders of the West, no capabilities, potential, or defense lines will help them," Maria Zakharova stressed
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US-Israeli strike on humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran reported
The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incident
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US expects ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon, Hezbollah — Trump
The United States is committed to peace, the US president said
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Iran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TV
According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"
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Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait
Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said
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Russia hands over 522 bodies of Ukrainian servicemen — reporter
Yevgeny Poddubny said the Russian side returned back the bodies of 33 servicemen
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Press review: EU pushes Trump on Russia policy as Moscow warns on Greenland militarization
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, June 18th
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US lifts naval blockade on Iran — CENTCOM
According to the statement, all US military blockade enforcement efforts have ceased
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Turkey confirms readiness to provide platform for negotiations on Ukraine — Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat noted that Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan communicated with a number of representatives in the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service and in the presidential administration of the Russian Federation
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EU summit blames Russia for drone incidents, no timetable for Ukraine accession talks
Participants in the EU summit did not name a candidate for talks with Russia, merely repeating their call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire
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Russian troops liberate Rai-Aleksandrovka community in Donetsk region over past day
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,360 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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IN BRIEF: One killed in Rostov Region as air defenses down 555 UAVs across Russia
Nearly 180 drones targeting Moscow were downed
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Press review: Moscow sees no EU will to dialogue as Russia-ASEAN discuss cooperation
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, June 19th
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IRGC calls for US Air Force chief to resign after aircraft downed in Iran
The IRGC Navy also congratulated the air defense forces of the Islamic republic’s army on intercepting an US F-15E fighter jet and an A-10 attack aircraft in the skies over Iran
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Europe wants to freeze conflict in Ukraine to deploy its military contingents — Lavrov
The real objective of European leaders is not to negotiate with Russia, but to save the regime of Vladimir Zelensky, Russian Foreign Minister said
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Energy important in relations between Russia, Vietnam — Putin
The Russian president added that strategic partnership relations between Moscow and Hanoi are based on solid traditions of friendship, trust and mutual help
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Principle of indivisible security can be embodied in new Eurasian architecture — Lavrov
Russiam Foreign Minister pointed out that European leaders should recognize that the model of regional security built in Europe over decades has been destroyed by their own hands
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Kazan Declaration and strategic partnership: outcomes of the Russia-ASEAN Summit
The document enshrines converging approaches between Russia and ASEAN on international issues and future areas of cooperation
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Nuclear powers continue to modernize their arsenals — report
In January 2024, there were some 12,121 nuclear warheads in the world, of which 9,585 were on alert
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Russia prefers to achieve special military op’s objectives via diplomacy — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister also stressed that further military, political and economic expansion by the West is unacceptable
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Bank of Russia set dollar rate at 73.36 rubles for June 19
The official euro rate was increased by 68.66 kopecks to 85.0305 rubles
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Bank of Russia cuts key rate by 25 basis points to 14.25% per annum
According to the regulator, economic growth continues at a moderate pace after a temporary decline at the beginning of the year
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Israel, US attack amusement park in central Iran
No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet
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Roscosmos invites NASA chief to Russia
The US Senate unanimously voted to appoint Nelson to the post of NASA chief in late April
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Pezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorism
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EU preparing for possible energy supply crisis due to conflict in Iran — Spanish newspaper
The EC assures that there is currently no risk to supplies, though markets are feeling the impact of rising Brent crude oil prices, which has led to higher gas and oil prices in Europe
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EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell
The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia
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Georgia-Russia trade turnover up 16.6% year-on-year in January-May
Russia ranked second among Georgia's largest trading partners
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Ukrainian attack on bus carrying children was deliberate — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said this is absolutely typical of the Kiev regime
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US maintains sanctions against Iran, except for restrictions on oil exports — Vance
According to the US vice president, Washington does not intend to lift other restrictions until Tehran fulfills its obligations under the agreement
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Trump describes Iran’s signing of memorandum with US as 'unconditional surrender' — Axios
Donald Trump stated that the US defeated Iran totally militarily
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Ambassadors of Britain, France, Germany confirm London ultimatum — Lavrov
According to Sergey Lavrov, that was the sole purpose of their visit to the Ministry
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IN BRIEF: Kremlin aide comments on battlefield situation and Trump’s policies
Yury Ushakov pointed out that Donald Trump is a politician who played to the beat of his own drummer
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NATO forces intercept missile presumably launched from Iran — Turkish Defense Ministry
According to the ministry, "all necessary measures are being taken decisively and without hesitation against any threat directed at Turkey's territory and airspace"
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Russia, ASEAN agree to work together to preserve cultural heritage
Russia and ASEAN countries agreed to encourage interdisciplinary cooperation among cultural experts, researchers and scholars, as well as their pursuit of progress in research activities
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Europe’s claims about Russia’s aggressive plans 'scarcely climate for dialogue' — Lavrov
Sergey Lavrov stated this is not the background for comprehensive dialogue
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Israeli army reports striking Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon
According to the report, at least 16 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds in the Nabatieh Governorate in southern Lebanon
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General HQ of Iranian army warns of potentially larger strikes on Tel Aviv
The Iranian military also advised "host countries of US military bases to force the Americans to leave their territory, if they want to avoid damage"
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NATO needs to be a 'two-way street', US troops in Europe: statements by Pentagon chief
Pete Hegseth said that NATO has been a "paper tiger" for far too long, but this must change
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UAV strikes on Russia delay return of four minors to families in Ukraine — ombudswoman
According to Russian Presidential commissioner for children's rights Maria Lvova-Belova, the plan was to carry out the reunification in late June
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Iran will not bow to US demands in discussions of its nuclear program — Supreme Leader
According to Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed that if the US tries to make excessive demands, the Iranian delegation will not accept them
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Europe dreams of expansion absorbing Moldova, Ukraine and eyeing Armenia — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stressed that Ukraine is increasingly eyed as the 'striking fist' of a future European military force, independent of the United States and independent of NATO
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IN BRIEF: What we know about consequences of Ukrainian attack on bus carrying children
According to the latest information, a woman chaperone for the team died
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Russian MP warns of nuclear proliferation risk if Israel uses nukes against Iran
Alexey Pushkov noted that the question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will use nuclear weapons in Iran has been actively discussed on American television in recent days
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Mideast states eye Belarusian-made laser-guided FPV drone system
The laser-guided drone is resistant to electronic warfare but the target must be within the operator’s direct sight
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Almost half of Poles do not plan to defend their country with weapons in hand — poll
Young people aged 18 to 29 are the least inclined to fight, with only 18% indicating their willingness to participate in military operations
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US effectively lifts blockade of Iran's seaports — Vance
The US vice president said that CENTCOM allowed a dozen ships to go through the naval blockade
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Russia set record volume of LNG supplies to Europe in January 2026
EU imports of Russian LNG amounted to 2.276 billion cubic meters, according to TASS calculations based on data from the European analytical center Bruegel
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Trump fed up with Netanyahu’s demands for new airstrikes — newspaper
The media outlet recalled that in a recent conversation, the US leader called Netanyahu "crazy" and hinted that without US support, he could end up in prison
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Cambodia's prime minister notes Russia's major role in world affairs at meeting with Putin
Hun Manet noted that despite the changing global landscape, Cambodia continues to actively develop relations with Russia and China based on shared interests
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Russia to retaliate toughly to latest EU sanctions — Foreign Ministry
Maria Zakharova recalled that these were restrictions against several Russian individuals and some local and foreign companies
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Europe needs to restore shattered trust for meaningful dialogue with Russia — Lavrov
Sergey Lavrov said that trust cannot be restored, nor can dialogue be resumed through ultimatums
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Two employees killed, six injured at Zaporozhye nuke plant since beginning of year
Yevgenia Yashina stressed that the Ukrainian armed forces continued to target the ZNPP transport department, buses carrying personnel, and other sites
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What is known about coordinated strike on energy facilities in Ukraine by Russian forces
Blasts were reported in Kiev, Sumy, and Chernigov
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Persian Gulf countries running out of interceptor missiles - Bloomberg
Iran has fired almost 1,200 ballistic missiles and 4,000 Shahed drones at the Gulf states since the start of the war
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US vice president lashes out at Israeli leadership
The problem for Israel is not Donald J. Trump, and anybody in Israel who thinks their biggest problem is the president of the United States needs to wake up and smell the reality of the situation that country is in, JD Vance said
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Belarusian tech firm demonstrates UAV acoustic locator system at Minsk security exhibition
The system detects FPV drones at a distance of about 350 meters and drones with internal combustion engines from a range of 1.5 km to 2 km, Vitaly Batrak said
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Europe seeks Russia’s defeat in conflict, cannot be treated as impartial observer — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister recalled that Vladimir Putin reiterated at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that Russia is not opposed to contacts with any party
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Lukashenko delivers remarks on drawing Belarus into conflict, kids targeted near Bryansk
Minsk has firmly established that the drone which struck the bus carrying Belarusian children in the Bryansk Region was of Ukrainian origin
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Further phases of BRICS expansion will follow, says South African president
It is noted that the membership will take effect from January 1, 2024
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Paris’ plans to share 'nuclear umbrella' to do nothing to strengthen security — Lavrov
Sergey Lavrov also stated that this is a source of deep concern
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Europe’s engagement in talks with Russia served as diplomatic smokescreen — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister noted that NATO and the European Union are expanding eastwards, right up to Russia's borders
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Kiev in desperate situation, but insists on war — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said that Ukraine continues with its line which is not a negotiating one
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Russia has long since pivoted toward Asia, Kremlin aide says
Yury Ushakov praised the Russia-ASEAN summit, describing it as highly productive
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Tanker with Iranian oil change course, heading to China — PTI
The change in the destination of Pin Shun appears to be payment-related, Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst at Kpler, noted
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Iran calls on Saudi Arabia to ‘eject’ US troops from region
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation
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US biolabs, 'destructive response' to possible NATO aggression: MFA statements
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasized that the US studied the diseases in its biolabs in Ukraine that are not typical of the region
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US troop buildup near Iran not sign of any new decisions — White House
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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Hungary removes Ukraine’s 'EU speedy accession' term from agenda — PM Magyar
During several weeks’ work on the document, the statement was significantly adjusted to be finalized at the suggestion of Hungary, Peter Magyar said
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Kiev seeks Brazilian president to act as mediator in talks with Russia — media
Brazilian officials believe Kiev is guided by the fact that, unlike European politicians, Lula da Silva maintains a trust-based relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Putin receives Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan
As Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov said earlier, Hakan Fidan asked for a meeting with the Russian leader, and his request was granted
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IN BRIEF: Putin’s statements on Russia-ASEAN interaction, US-Iran agreements
According to the head of state, Russia and ASEAN countries held productive talks at the summit, which took place in a friendly and business-like atmosphere
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Singapore PM asked Putin to talk about special military operation at summit — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov noted that Russian President also spoke about the reasons for the start of the special military operation
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What is known about largest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow Region in two years
According to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, air defenses downed more than 190 drones since the start of the day
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Philippine leader says Putin authorizes release of 24 Filipinos detained in Siberia
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. noted that Russia had given the Filipinos an option to legally work in the country but they chose to come back to their homeland
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Blaze occurs as Ukrainians launch 14 drones on transport department of Zaparozhye NPP
No one has been reported injured
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Washington in talks with Havana on possible reforms in Cuba — Vance
The US wants the people of Cuba to be happy and successful, the American vice president said
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Macron doubts effectiveness of US actions in war with Iran
French President Emmanuel Macron also added that US President Donald Trump's entourage and actors in the Middle East pushed him "to go much further and act much harder"
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G7 support for Ukraine takes conflict to new level, Russian official believes
State Secretary of the Union State Sergey Glazyev highlighted that the recent meeting of the G7 countries in Evian-les-Bains, France, had confirmed the full support of the leading Western countries for the actions of the Kiev regime
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EU lies about Kiev’s accession prospects, its assigned role — Russian SVR
Intel indicates that the prospects for Ukraine's European integration are significantly worse than those of Moldova
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Ukraine’s backers growing weary of supporting Kiev, Lula says after G7 summit
According to the Brazilian leader, the G7 summit was the first time he had sensed a genuine desire among Western leaders to bring the conflict to an end
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IN BRIEF: What is known about cancelation of planned US-Iran talks in Swiss resort
US Vice President JD Vance may have postponed his trip to Switzerland for the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran because of Tehran’s demands regarding Lebanon
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EU tries to dictate to Russia, mistakenly thinking it is weak — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov emphasized that attempts by the European Union to talk to Russia from a position of strength "are a dead-end"
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Kalashnikov proposes creating unified CSTO drone competence center
Leonid Rokeakh, Director for Exports of Drones and Loitering Munitions, noted that the initiative is aimed at creating a reliable and effective supply channel for the armed forces of CSTO member states
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Upper house speaker slams US-Israeli operation against Iran as geopolitical mistake
Valentina Matviyenko emphasized that this intervention has destabilized the Middle East, triggering an energy crisis, yet it ultimately changes nothing
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Another strike hits area near Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran
One of the facility’s security guards was killed, Iran’s AEOI said
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Europe wants to achieve combat readiness for confrontation with Russia by 2030 — Lavrov
Until then, EU member states mean to buy time by whatever means available
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Attempted Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow becomes largest in two years
According to the mayor’s latest information, air defenses shot down 180 drones over the past eight hours
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