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Crimea’s Supreme Council makes fundamental decision to join Russia as federal subject
The referendum will take place on March 16
Russian flag at the entrance to Crimea's Supreme Council (archive)
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FBMA vaccine to provide protection against all coronavirus strains — agency chief
Veronika Skvortsova emphasized that the vaccine had undergone all clinical tests and currently a combined first and second phase of clinical research was in progress
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Working at US Embassy helped Russians obtain US citizenship, diplomat says
According to the spokeswoman, Russia and Western countries have different approaches to the make-up of the diplomatic staff and the staff of diplomatic agencies in general
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Russia to respond to Estonia denying visa to Russian diplomat, Foreign Ministry says
Maria Zakharova noted that the responsibility for the escalation of the situation and its consequences entirely lies with the Estonian side
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Ukraine fails appeal to US to grant Kiev status of major non-NATO ally
Only 24 out of 226 deputies required supported the appeal
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Ukrainian intelligence masterminds subversive attack on Crimean gas pipeline — FSB
In the course of the investigation, it was established that the subversive attack had been organized by the Kherson branch of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's General Intelligence Directorate
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Taliban fighters open fire to disperse anti-Pakistan protest in Kabul — agency
According to the news outlet, about 70 people gathered in front of the Pakistani embassy in the Afghan capital, "waving posters and chanting anti-Pakistan slogans"
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Russia, Syrian helicopter pilots conduct first joint exercise in desert
The exercise involved Russia’s Mil Mi-8 transport helicopters and Kamov Ka-52 combat helicopters, while Syria used the Mil Mi-24 helicopters
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Russian Su-30SM planes arrive in Belarus for establishment of joint Air training center
Pilots of the two countries are expected to carry out joint patrols of the Union State air borders
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Second round of US sanctions against Russia over Navalny becomes effective
US introduces the restrictions on the permanent imports of certain Russian firearms
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Putin to participate in BRICS summit on Thursday
Crucial issues on the international and regional agenda, with a special emphasis on the situation in Afghanistan, will be discussed during the summit
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Crimea’s head slams subversive attack on gas pipeline as part of hybrid war against Russia
Earlier, Russia’s FSB reported that the August 23 subversive attack had been masterminded by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s Main Directorate of Intelligence
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Press review: Can Guinea’s coup impact Rusal and G7 invites Russia to discuss Afghanistan
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, September 6th
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Russian emergencies minister dies at drills in the Arctic when saving life
Yevgeny Zinichev was appointed the emergencies minister on May 18, 2018
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Ambassador may represent Russia at Afghan government's inauguration — upper house speaker
Valentina Matviyenko stressed that Russia's representation would be no higher than at the embassy level
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Military servicemen from seven countries arrive in Russia for Zapad-2021 drills
The Russian Aerospace Forces’ military cargo planes delivered about 500 troops from Armenia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to a training camp in the Western Military District
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Taliban capture mausoleum of resistance leader’s father in Panjshir — agency
The mausoleum site is located atop a hill and 8 km away from Bazarak, capital of Panjshir
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Putin, Russian defense minister go on Siberian retreat, Kremlin spokesman says
The president is expected to return to Moscow by the end of the day tomorrow
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Buk-M3 crews show absolute accuracy at live fire exercise near Astrakhan
The crews launched two types of missiles to destroy high-speed maneuverable air defense weapons of a hypothetical enemy, each missile hit the target at a distance of 35-65 kilometers away from the facilities to be protected
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Intensive clashes continue between resistance forces, Taliban in Panjshir
The fighting is also underway in Andarab district in the neighboring Baghlan Province, the source said
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FACTBOX: How countries approved Sputnik V anti-coronavirus vaccine
Sputnik V exports to other countries began in late 2020
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Russian senate speaker expects EU to approve Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine
Valentina Matviyenko added that Russia would continue working to ensure the mutual recognition of vaccination certificates, including with EU countries
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Press review: Cracks show in Taliban leadership and Minsk opposition face serious jailtime
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, September 7th
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Nord Stream 2 will start working in a few days — Lavrov
According to Russian foreign minister, the Unites States want to push its liquefied natural gas, although it is obtained using mainly environmentally unfriendly ways and it is much more expensive
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Tank Biathlon contest reveals new ideas for T-72 main battle tank upgrade — defense firm
The contest makes it possible to demonstrate the armored vehicles under quite extreme conditions close to a combat environment and frequently at their utmost capacity
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US still believes it has right to impose domestic agenda on Russia — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister said that "it is always better to meet and talk than not to do that
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US must accept that purchase of Russian missile system is done deal — Turkish top diplomat
Russia and Turkey signed a contract for the supply of the S-400 missile system to Ankara in 2017
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Russian filmmaker Alexander Melnik was great professional — colleagues
Earlier, the Russian Emergencies Ministry said that Minister Yevgeny Zinichev died in the line of duty during drills in the northern city of Norilsk while saving Melnik, who arrived there to choose a location to shoot his new documentary
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Laying of last pipe of Nord Stream 2 pipeline completed, says operator
The company stressed that it would carry out required pre-commissioning activities with the goal to put the pipeline into operation before the end of this year
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Russia to test first T-90M tank with over-the-horizon vision — source
According to the source, the decision on serial deliveries of this version of the tank to the Russian troops will be made after the trials
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US’ recognition of Taliban ‘a long way off,’ Biden says
Last week, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated that the US administration was "in no rush" to recognize the Taliban as the new leaders of Afghanistan
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Russian-US dialogue on diplomatic staff yielding no progress — Lavrov
The minister stressed that Russia has no objections against reopening the US consulate general in St. Petersburg but will not be begging Washington to do it
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Russia to start deploying new orbital station in 5-6 years — Roscosmos chief
According to Dmitry Rogozin, Russia's new research and power module will serve as the basic module of the future orbital station
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DPR, LPR intend to create joint economic space — agency
According to the joint declaration, the sides express commitment to strengthen and develop economic cooperation on key bilateral issues
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CNN in fact confirms that Ukrainian secret services commit acts of state terrorism — FSB
The FSB spokesman recalled that conflicting information had been coming from the Ukrainian side from the very beginning
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Azerbaijan, Turkey begin joint exercise in Lachin District bordering on Armenia
Special attention will be paid to the troops' ability to use advanced military hardware on rugged terrain
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Russia’s envoy to Guinea received by rebel leader — embassy
The embassy stated that Russia’s Ambassador to Guinea Vadim Razumovsky was received for a "short protocol meeting"
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Russian diplomat slams NATO plan to house Afghan refugees in Central Asia as catastrophe
The diplomat commented on the reports that European countries offered "money and resources" to Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan if they agree to let in Afghan refugees
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Russia concerned about Iran's nuclear capabilities — foreign ministry
From the angle of restoring the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the situation is getting more complicated, because Tehran is moving further and further from the initial terms of the agreement, Sergey Ryabkov noted
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Russia has made no decision yet to recognize Taliban — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov stressed that it was important for Moscow to realize what the political system in Kabul under the Taliban would look like "in systemic and personal terms"
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Russia to foil any attempts to rewrite universally recognized outcome of WWII, Lavrov vows
Russia's top diplomat emphasized that the universally recognized results of World War II, enshrined in the UN charter, were sacrosanct
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Diplomat reminds US, Ukraine that Russia is not a party to Minsk agreements
Maria Zakharova stressed that the Package of Measures was mandatory for the parties to the intra-Ukrainian conflict: Kiev, Donetsk and Lugansk
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Biden extends decree on sanctions over meddling in US elections
"Although there has been no evidence of a foreign power altering the outcomes or vote tabulation in any United States election, foreign powers have historically sought to exploit America’s free and open political system," the US president said
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Ukraine initiated sanctions against 24 companies, 6 individuals over the Crimean bridge
It is proposed to apply the sanctions for a period of five years
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Aluminum price hits ten-year highs amid Guinea unrest
The global aluminum market depends on 20% of its bauxite supplies from Guinea
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No decision on shifting to large-scale privatization in Russia taken, says Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov also stated that the Russian market has shifted to recovery
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Plans for US air defense in Ukraine is Russia's 'red line' — Duma committee chief
Vladimir Shamanov pointed out that Russia should reserve the right to take retaliatory steps in case these plans materialized
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Taliban spokesman announces new Afghan cabinet membership
Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund is appointed as the Prime Minister of the country
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G7 foreign ministers to invite Russia, China to meeting on Afghanistan
Consultations may take place as early as September 8th
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Taliban invite Russia, China, Iran, Turkey, others to cabinet announcement event — TV
It is noted that the necessary procedures for the announcement of the composition of the new cabinet have been completed
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Afghanistan's acting President Amrullah Saleh is in Panjshir — ambassador
Afghanistan's ambassador in Dushanbe Mohammad Zahir Akbar pointed out that Afghanistan's former vice-president Amrullah Saleh temporarily performed the duties of the president
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Russia not to take part in September 8 Ministerial meeting on Afghanistan — diplomat
According to Maria Zakharova, Russia does not have an understanding regarding the G7 meeting on Afghanistan with participation of Russia and China
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