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Ukraine crisis
Ukraine urges to call international donor conference to provide assistance for reforms
Ukraine is holding consultations with the EU countries, the US and international financial organizations
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US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Israel, US have identical goals in Iran, Israel ready for any scenario — Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu also emphasized that the Israeli side is ready for any scenario
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High-profile Moscow murder case suspect denies guilt, investigators say guilt proven.
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Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly opens in Istanbul
Russian Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko is leading the Russian parliamentary delegation
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Russian stocks close in the green on Wednesday
The ruble-denominated MOEX Index increased by 0.55%, the dollar-denominated RTS Index gained 1.37%
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Russia's Black Sea drills feature A-50 jets, S-400 missile systems
The maneuvers are taking place against the backdrop of the joint exercises of the combined military and navy NATO forces dubbed Sea Shield 2019
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Lavrov says he cannot understand belief in Iran’s 'destruction'
The conviction of some countries to the contrary raises serious questions, the Russian foreign minister said
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Medvedev says UAV manufacturers in Europe may be targeted now
The Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council wished his European partners "sweet dreams"
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Foreign special services finesse teens into terror schemes — Investigative Committee
According to Russian Investigative Committee Spokeswoman Svetlana, recruiters play on teenagers’ gullibility to involve them in grave crimes
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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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UN Secretary General notes US efforts to resolve Ukrainian conflict
Antonio Guterres urged to work "for a full ceasefire and a just lasting peace in accordance with the charter UN resolutions and international law"
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Kiev loses up to company of soldiers during attempted counterattack near Gulyaipole — POW
The captured Ukrainian counterintelligence officer added that this mission was supposed to be completed at the end of 2025
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Russian shipbuilders to convert large anti-submarine warship into frigate by 2025
The upgrade of the Admiral Vinogradov is expected to begin in 2021, according to a source in the defense industry
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Soviet marshal’s daughter blasts The Death of Stalin as ‘abominable’ mockery of history
Maria Zhukova called this film "a provocation beyond any doubt"
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Artillery crews of Russia’s Battlegroup West destroy Ukrainian ammunition depot
According to the Defense Ministry, a drone team helped spot Ukrainian troops moving among civilian buildings
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Forced evacuation announced in 23 settlements in Kharkov Region — authorities
These evacuations will impact a total of 128 children, alongside adult residents
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Russia to continue oil supplies to Cuba — Lavrov
China will also continue to participate in such assistance, the Russian foreign minister noted
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Xi Jinping and Lavrov hold meeting in Beijing
Xi Jinping and Sergey Lavrov are meeting as part of the Russian foreign minister’s visit to China
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Ukrainian troops set up shop in schools, kindergartens in Kherson for cover — governor
Vladimir Saldo added that the Ukrainian forces are trying to displace the civilian population
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West's creation of military alliance with Ukraine to escalate conflict — Russian diplomat
Mikhail Glebov pointed out that the architects of this new military arrangement are aware that NATO is currently experiencing difficulties, making Ukraine’s accession unlikely
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Russian Security Council warns negotiations could mask planning for Iran strike
The Pentagon continues to increase US troop numbers in the region, the Russian Security Council said
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Moldova to officially leave CIS in April 2027, notification already sent to Minsk — MFA
The withdrawal process is completed 12 months after the CIS Executive Committee is notified
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Ashton regrets postponement of conference on Mideast WMD-free zone
The High Representative was particularly grateful to the Facilitator for his tireless efforts to lay the groundwork for a successful conference
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Project 636.3 Magadan submarine to join Russian Navy on October 12 — Defense Ministry
It is the third submarine in the series
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Russian troops continue special military operation after Easter truce ends — top brass
Russia registered 6,558 violations of the ceasefire by the Ukrainian army, the Defense Ministry reported
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Russian army takes control of Volchanskiye Khutora, cutting Ukrainian supply routes
The Defense Ministry further reported that unmanned aerial systems swiftly identified and neutralized UAV control centers, as well as field weapons and ammunition depots from the air
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Price incremental growth slowing to 0.6% in March — Bank of Russia
In the meantime, the share of ruble payments in Russian foreign trade settlements climbed to as high as 60%
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During US-Israeli operation against Iran, one Russian woman was injured — Russian MFA
According to Alexey Klimov, "no official information about other injured Russian citizens has been received"
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Russia increases gas deliveries to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan by 15%
Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller stated that the combined GDP of the three countries could grow by 60% over the next five to six years, which would drive higher energy and gas consumption
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Russia’s Battlegroup East wipes out roughly 120 Ukrainian troops in past day
"During active operations, the battlegroup's units foiled enemy attempts to strengthen their positions along the front line and reinforce strongholds by rotating troops as they improved their forward edge positions," Battlegroup Spokesman said
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Turkey rolls tanks close to UN buffer zone in Cyprus — agency
United Nations peacekeepers who patrol the neutral zone were subsequently reinforced, while the British military base in Dhekelia is deploying new forces to the zone of tensions
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Possibility of ban on VPN, preparations for Putin’s visit to China: Kremlin’s statements
Dmitry Peskov has confirmed preparations for Vladimir Putin’s visit to China
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Record number of Russian tourists visit Japan in March, up 26% yoy
A total of 3.62 million people visited Japan in March
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Nearly 30 gunmen killed, 200 armed groups members detained in Dagestan in 2016 — source
The number of registered terrorist crimes grew by 57% in 2016
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Moscow condemns Estonia’s pro-Nazi sports quest Erna Raid
Erna Raid-2017 was held in Estonia on August 11-13 for the 18th time
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Switzerland confirms readiness to host US-Iran talks
Swiss Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Melanie Gugelmann stressed that the country’s foreign ministry maintains contact with all parties involved
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Israel, US have identical goals in Iran, Israel ready for any scenario — Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu also emphasized that the Israeli side is ready for any scenario
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Development of Russia’s new-generation ICBM to begin in 2023-2024 — source
Solid-fuel Kedr ICBMs are to replace Yars systems at the turn of 2030
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Russian, Belarusian intelligence services set to intensify joint anti-terrorism efforts
According to the agency's director, this is about protecting countries and the Union State
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Future UN chief must strictly adhere to charter principles — Russian MFA
Otherwise, a full restoration of the world organization’s functionality and prestige will be impossible, the statement reads
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FACTBOX: Moldova’s withdrawal from CIS
After President Maia Sandu promulgated the Parliament’s decisions on denouncing agreements on Moldova’s participation in the CIS, a notification was sent to the secretariat in Minsk on April 8
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Moldovan authorities pressuring Transnistria, avoiding negotiations — Russian diplomat
Airat Abdullin emphasized that the Moldovan authorities are blocking conflict resolution talks in the 'five plus two' format
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Pentagon prepares for possible operation in Cuba — media
According to the newspaper, preparations are underway in case US President Donald Trump orders an invasion of the island nation
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Lavrov sees US promoting idea of creating new military bloc led by Ukraine
The idea of dragging Ukraine into NATO "seems to have already been rejected," the Russian foreign minister noted
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Merz is drawing Germany deeper into conflict in Ukraine — Bundestag member
Gerold Otten emphasized that instead of pushing for the deployment of Ukrainian defense companies in Germany or encouraging young Ukrainians to fight on the front lines, German politicians should prioritize diplomacy
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Andreeva ousts reigning Champ Ostapenko in opener of 2026 WTA Stuttgart tournament
In the next round, Mirra Andreeva is set to play against the tournament’s qualifier Alycia Parks from the United States
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US blockade of Hormuz pertains to Iran-linked ships only, not strait itself — media
CNN emphasized that passage through the strait should not be interpreted as unrestricted navigation under the US blockade
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Germany's economy stuck in ‘valley of death,’ Saxony's minister president says
In Michael Kretschmer's view, Germany is currently in the midst of an "economic war with China and Russia," and under Donald Trump, the United States has become more foe than friend
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Magyar's remarks on energy supplies from Russia cause tensions in Kiev — media
Experts express skepticism that Ukrainian authorities will agree to resume operations of the Druzhba oil pipeline, even as a foundation for dialogue with Peter Magyar
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78.03% Russians support constitutional amendments - CEC after counting 99% of ballots
According to the CEC, as many as 21.16% of votes were against
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SVR head calls US colonial mindset as root cause of Middle East conflict
Accoridng to Sergey Naryshkin, the West still divides countries into two categories: those that lead and those that obey, regardless of international law
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Belarus introduces fines for promoting homosexual relationships, gender reassignment
The law also strengthens crime prevention efforts among adolescents
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US coalition's drone flies too close to Russian plane in Syria — top brass
Russian pilot demonstrated high professionalism and took timely measures to prevent a collision
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Top brass discloses addresses of firms in Europe producing UAVs for strikes on Russia
The branches of Ukrainian companies producing drones for strikes on Russia are located in cities of eight European countries, including London, Munich, Prague and Riga
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Lavrov, Saudi foreign minister discuss situation in Strait of Hormuz
The parties reaffirmed the need to end any actions that affect the Gulf countries
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Deceiving European public about Ukraine to trigger political ‘tsunami’ — SVR head
It will become clear to Europeans that they were deceived and forced to make significant economic sacrifices, Sergey Naryshkin noted
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Trump could actually seize Greenland amid Europe's decline — expert
Jin Canrong said the capture of Greenland is important to the US president because of the island's strategic location and rich natural resources
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Russia, Azerbaijan reach agreement on resolving aftermath of AZAL plane crash
The crash resulted from an unintentional strike by an air defense system in the airspace of the Russian Federation, the statement said
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Israeli military fires loitering munitions towards base of pro-Iranian groups in Syria
The strike was coming from the Mediterranean Sea, the Russian official added
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Restoring Druzhba pipeline's operation priority for Slovak cabinet — Fico
The Slovak prime minister expressed hope that Slovakia, together with Hungary, would continue to press for the speedy resumption of oil supplies via this route
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US embassy in Russia to reduce staff to 120 people from August 1
In April, Washington expelled 10 Russian diplomats, claiming they had ties with Russian intelligence services
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Russia's Komi governor, his entourage arrest sends Thou Shalt Not Steal warning to elites
The arrest of the Komi Republic’s governor, Vyacheslav Gaizer, and more than a dozen other senior local officials on charges of fraud and organized crime sounds an explicit message to the elites
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Russia expects foreign tourist flow to reach 6.5 mln in 2026 — minister
According to Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov, growth in the first two months was nearly 37%
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US not going to renew exceptions in respect of Russian, Iranian oil
According to US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, the from sanctions included oil that was on the water prior to March 11
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US leader says he is reopening Hormuz Strait for Iran
According to Donald Trump, China "agreed not to send weapons to Iran"
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At least 28 dead as tourist bus crashes in Portugal — TV
The bus was transporting about 50 people
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Share of ruble payments in foreign trade reaches record 60% in February — Bank of Russia
The share of currencies of unfriendly countries in Russia’s foreign trade payments fell to 13.1%
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European companies manufacturing drones for Ukrainian army: Defense Ministry report
The Russian Defense Ministry views the decisions by several European countries to supply drones to Ukraine as a deliberate move leading to an escalation of the military-political situation and a "creeping transformation" of those countries into Ukraine’s strategic support base
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Intensity of provocations on Ukrainian border doesn’t decline — Belarusian military
Vladimir Kupriyanyuk said such actions not only pursue reconnaissance purposes, but also are part of attempts to get explosives and other capabilities into Belarus to support potential sabotage activities
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Olympic Games: the history of participation of Russian athletes in Olympic Games
The youngest Olympic team in Russia’s modern history is going to represent it in Sochi, with the average age of athletes at 22
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Russia, China can avoid dependence on US 'aggressive ventures' — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister noted that one of the reasons behind the aggressive US-Israeli approach in the conflict against Iran is "once again, oil markets"
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Three settlements in Belgorod Region attacked by Ukrainian troops
No one was hurt, the region’s governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said
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Organizer, members of Jehovah's Witnesses group detained in Krasnoyarsk Region
According to investigators, the organization's local cell consisted of at least 80 people
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Afghan soil must not be used to threaten neighbors — Russian Foreign Ministry
The parties of the the seventh round Moscow consultations on Afghanistan called for strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation at both the bilateral and multilateral levels
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Russia’s Arkhangel project unveils Slonenok target monitoring, search, engagement system
"The system, developed jointly with colleagues from St. Petersburg, can replace several mobile operating groups," Mikhail Filippov, the project’s founder and CEO, said
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Russian special forces use latest camouflage cloaks during night ambush in special op zone
According to the source, a moving Ukrainian military vehicle was hit by small arms fire and a controlled mine detonation
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Russian air defenses down four drones over three regions last night
In southern Russia’s Rostov Region, a drone attack has caused an oil depot to catch fire
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Russian troops liberate Volchanskiye Khutora community in Kharkov Region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted roughly 175 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy armored personnel carrier in its areas of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Volchanskiye Khutora was staging ground for Ukrainian troops — Russian security sources
According to the report, enemy troops, including reconnaissance units and special forces battalions of the Main Intelligence Directorate, National Guard, territorial defense, marines, and border guard detachments, were stationed in the village at various times
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NATO’s survival over next decade not guaranteed — Stoltenberg
The alliance's former secretary general said that US allies in NATO should focus not on Donald Trump’s rhetoric but on their own actions
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US aware of deadlock situation after 1st round of talks with Iran — Russia’s intel chief
Sergey Naryshkin told journalists after the 25th joint meeting of the boards of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service and Belarus’ State Security Committee
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Russian Shipyard submits proposals on completing construction of Project 11356 frigate
Russian Project 11356 frigates are the carriers of Kalibr-NK cruise missiles
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Sixteen ships pass through Strait of Hormuz on April 14, setting record since early March
According to the data from maritime traffic monitoring systems, most of the ships were heading toward the Gulf of Oman over the past 24 hours
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US Senate rejects resolution to end war with Iran
A total of 47 senators voted in favor of the document, while 52 voted against it
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Container ship enters Iranian port of Larak, bypassing US blockade
According to TASS calculations, 16 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on April 14
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Vance to remain head of US delegation in talks with Iran — CNN
US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner will also remain on the US delegation
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Kiev’s Patriot missile shortages ‘cannot get any worse,’ Zelensky says
The head of Kiev regime stressed that the US was paying reduced attention to Ukraine amid the conflict around Iran
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Cutting-edge anti-submarine missile system accepted for service in Russian Navy
Earlier, it was reported that the state-of-the-art anti-submarine missile system had successfully passed state trials
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Roscosmos, Energia space firm ink deal on conceptual design of new orbital outpost
The work on the conceptual designing of a future Russian orbital station will include two stages
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Novatek to invest in Indian market, invites Indian companies to partake in its projects
It is noted that the company’s goal remains to reach production of 60-70 mln tons of LNG by 2030
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Macroeconomic indicators below expectations — Putin
The unemployment rate remains record low at the same time and totals 2,1%, the head of state noted
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Kazakhstan boosts oil supplies via CPC by 32% in Q1 2026
Oil deliveries to Germany grew by 48.4% in the reporting period
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14 civilians killed in Ukraine’s attacks on Russian borderline territories in past week
According to Rodion Miroshnik, at least 1,900 rounds were fired during this period
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Russian, Belarusian intel services discuss prospects for mutual cooperation development
The statement was issued following the 25th joint meeting of the boards of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service and the State Security Committee of Belarus earlier in the day in Russia’s westernmost Kaliningrad Region
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US only hindering dialogue with Iran through its embargo — expert
Arab Center Washington DC Executive Director Khalil Jahshan opined that the sweeping maritime blockade of Iranian ports in the PersianGulf by the US military reflects the failure of international mediation efforts taking place in Islamabad
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Death toll in Kahramanmaras school shooting up to nine — Turkish Interior Ministry
Thirteen people are receiving medical treatment
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NATO to point out need for Kiev to combat corruption to join the alliance — WP
The sources say that Kiev must satisfy this demand to become a part of NATO
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Ten vessels trying to break through naval blockade of Iran turned around by US military
The US Central Command said that zero ships have broken through since the start blockade
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Ukrainian military fires about 100 rounds at Russia’s Belgorod Region over past day
An industrial facility came under fire in the town of Graivoron; a drone attack caused a home to catch fire in the village of Zamostye
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Third of Ukrainian troops surrender near Lisichansk, LPR’s envoy to Russia says
According to Rodion Miroshnik, the operation to liberate the LPR would be brought to an end as soon as the operation in Lisichansk was finished
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Russia ready to play a role in solving problem around Iran’s enriched uranium — Lavrov
According to the Russian foreign minister, over a period in modern history, Russia was part of a process that finally led to reaching an agreement of guarantees and solving Iran’s nuclear program
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Cuba refuses to negotiate its political system with US — MFA
According to Deputy Foreign Minister Anayansi Rodriguez Camejo, any "external aggressor" will face resistance from the Cuban people
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