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Ukraine crisis
Merkel calls for expanding OSCE mission in Ukraine
Merkel “proposed to expand the existing OSCE mission in Ukraine and send more observers, primarily to Ukraine’s east
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Football fans clash during France vs Israel football match in Paris
The match is taking place a week after a Europa League match involving Maccabi Tel Aviv football club wreaked havoc in Amsterdam
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Western efforts to vilify Russia climax, Moscow fights back — MFA
"We are witnessing the culmination of the Anglo-Saxons' systematic efforts to vilify our country, exerted over decades, and maybe even centuries," Maria Zakharova said
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No plans for major government reshuffle after parliamentary election — Georgian PM
According to Irakli Kobakhidze, increasing national GDP by some $14.6 bln will be the Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia ruling party’s goal for the next four years
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US-led coalition's aircraft violate Syrian airspace nine times in past day
In a separate development, a total of 3,516 people crossed into Syria from the territory of Lebanon in the reported period
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Negotiations on new European Commission stalled, December 1 deadline at risk — media
The main issue is rooted in the European People's Party’s disagreements with socialists and democrats
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Kamala Harris’s campaign team continues fundraising efforts after election defeat — TV
Republican candidate Donald Trump defeated current US Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s contender, in the November 5 presidential election
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Trump to zero in on fragmenting BRICS, Ukraine to take back seat — expert
According to the political scientist Boris Mezhuyev, in all likelihood attempts to replace the presidents of Brazil and Venezuela, and pit India, Russia and China against each other are coming
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Russia inks first deals to deliver Su-57 fifth-generation fighter to foreign customers
Alexander Mikheyev also explained the expectations and effect of the demonstration of Russian military hardware at Airshow China in Zhuhai
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European Commission gives ‘positive assessment’ for payment of 4.1 bln euros to Kiev
The commission concluded that Ukraine had satisfactorily fulfilled the nine agreed reform indicators for this payment
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Zelensky announces work on new action plan
In terms of weapons, the plan will focus on production in Ukraine and cooperation with partners
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Su-57 fighter jet shows exceptional performance in Russia’s special op, senior official
A Su-57 multirole fifth-generation fighter jet (NATO codename Felon) was designed to eliminate all air, ground, and water surface targets
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Ukraine aims to call up 1 mln people in eastern areas by end of 2024 — official
According to the plan, 360,000 people are to be mobilized in October; 325,000 and 300,000 in November and December, respectively
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54 countries vote against resolution on combating ne-Nazism
116 countries, including Azerbaijan, Algeria, Armenia, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Cuba, Serbia, and Syria, supported the document
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Bloodshed in Ukraine to end soon, Musk says
The Axios portal reported earlier that Musk took part in a phone call between Trump and Vladimir Zelensky
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Attempts being made to drag Syria into armed confrontation in Middle East — diplomat
According to Alexander Lavrentyev, the top priority today is to prevent such attempts
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Press review: Trump forms foreign policy team and Europe sets course for militarization
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, November 13th
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Explosion heard in Damascus suburb
The circumstances of the incident are being established at the moment
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France wraps up training of new Ukrainian brigade — minister
The brigade is equipped with French weapons
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Russia's newest Su-57 fighter jet superior to China's new J-35 — test pilot
Sergey Bogdan emphasized that the newest Russian fighter was a "magnificent platform for a future generation of configurations, just as the Su-27 aircraft in its heyday"
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Ukrainian losses: situation in Kursk Region
Over the day, the enemy lost more than 450 troops, two tanks, three IFVs, two M113 armored personnel carriers, 33 armored combat vehicles, five artillery pieces, including a Krab self-propelled howitzer, a Crotale multiple rocket launcher, and 49 motor vehicles
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Kremlin comments on possible return of Japanese, European cars to Russia
No official statements have been received so far from European automakers regarding the return to the Russian market, Dmitry Peskov noted
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Hamas ready for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, official says
According to Basem Naim, the last "well-defined, brokered deal was the deal of July 2"
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Two injured in bridge collapse in Crimea
"A car and a truck were on the bridge at the moment of collapse. Russian Emergencies Ministry rescuers retrieved two injured people," the ministry said
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Court sentences ‘Russian Volunteer Corps’ members to life in prison in absentia
According to the investigation, the defendants, acting as part of a Ukrainian sabotage group, armed with firearms and explosives, illegally crossed the Russian border and infiltrated two settlements in the Bryansk Region, opening fire at civilian cars and people
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Foreign ministers of Russia, Colombia discuss conflict in Ukraine — ministry
"The sides outlined practical steps on strengthening of bilateral partnership in politics, trade, economy, economic, cultural and humanitarian areas," the Russian foreign ministry said
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South Korea to support Ukraine in response to Russia-North Korea alliance — president
As Yoon Suk Yeol said, the reported dispatch of North Korean servicemen to participate in Russia’s special military operation "poses a serious security threat not only to the Korean Peninsula and Europe but also to the entire world"
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Scholz promises to transfer sixth IRIS-T system to Kiev by yearend
Ukraine and Germany also discussed further defense cooperation
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Poll reveals what Russians think about office love, polyamory
It is noted that opinions are changing not only about relationships with colleagues, but also about romance between a subordinate and a supervisor
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Israel achieves its goals in conflict with Hamas, time to 'end the war' — Blinken
"Israel, by the standards it set itself, has accomplished the goals that it set for itself," the US Secretary of State noted
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US denies possession of extraterrestrial technologies
According to Sue Gough, the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, an office at the US Department of Defense that investigates unidentified anomalous phenomena, "is continuing its review of the historical record of US government UAP programs"
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Trump does not rule out he may run in next US presidential election
Trump's participation in the next US election would be against the Constitution
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Ukrainian intel officers in Syria to be eliminated as terrorists’ accomplices — diplomat
According to Alexander Lavrentyev, there are "in fact Russian troops stationed" in Syria
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Lukashenko tells Putin situation is "starting to get tense with Wagner"
The Belarusian leader noted that they want to go to Warsaw
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Third generation Ratnik combat gear to be displayed at Army-2019 in June
The company that developed the gear, has completed research and development for creating the Ratnik and shared the results with the Defense Ministry
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Trump plans to appoint special envoy on Ukraine to hold peace talks with Russia — TV
According to the source, the job is not expected to be a salaried role
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Russia keeps building defense capacity despite conflict in Ukraine — Polish general
According to Wieslaw Kukula, if the conflict in Ukraine ends soon, Russia will be able to build up its defense capacity to the point that it could take on all of NATO
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Talks out of question: situation in Kursk Region
Over the day, Ukraine lost more than 400 servicemen and 29 armored vehicles
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Erdogan praises Russia, China for backing arms embargo on Israel
According to the Turkish leader, Israel "will become more and more aggressive if arms and ammunition supplies continue"
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IEA upgrades outlook on oil demand growth for 2024 to 920,000 bpd
Global oil demand will total 102.8 mln barrels per day (mbd) in 2024
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US does not fulfill LNG contracts for Europe worth tens of billions of dollars — Gazprom
In addition, the United States is influencing the global gas market with its verbal interventions regarding the possible withholding of LNG supplies to China, as well as a temporary suspension of the issuance of export licenses, Deputy Head of the Department - Head of the Directorate at Gazprom Kirill Polous said
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Russian citizenship approvals down 44% since January — ministry
According to Irina Volk, police are also clamping down on groups and individuals that help bring people into the country illegally, leading to a 2.5-fold increase in the detection and preliminary investigation of such crimes
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First S-550 air defense systems enter service in Russia — source
The source described the new system as "an absolutely new and unrivalled mobile system of strategic missile defense"
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Kalashnikov concern trains first group of operators for Bars-Sarmat UAV unit
The soldiers studied the hardware, including the drones’ electronics, internal systems and rules of operation
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US missile defense site to defend Poland from Russia too — Polish minister
At the same time, the official evaded a direct question of whether the facility is capable of protecting country from missiles
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Tens of thousands to march 'on Washington' ahead of Trump's inauguration — newspaper
In January 2017, before the beginning of Trump's first presidential term, hundreds of marches of various sizes took place in many US cities, including Chicago (Illinois), Boston (Massachusetts), New Orleans (Louisiana), Miami (Florida), and Denver (Colorado)
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Russian troops storm into Kupyansk outskirts in Kharkov Region — military expert
Troops from various Russian army units are engaged in battles in the outskirts of Kupyansk, Andrey Marochko said
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Putin discussed Ukraine with Saudi crown prince — Kremlin
"The sides indeed touched upon the topic of the conflict. We have nothing more to say," Dmitry Peskov said
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Israeli anthem booed before start of football match in Paris
Prior to the event, leftist politicians and activists staged a protest at a square in Paris’ northern suburb of Saint-Denis
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US plans to remove 'arrogant' Zelensky and stage 2025 elections in Ukraine — SVR
"At the initial stage, it is planned to encourage entities within the Ukrainian civil society under their control, through US 'democratization' foundations and think tanks, to come up with a corresponding initiative," the statement reads
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Ukrainian losses: situation in Kursk Region
Over the day, the enemy lost more than 430 troops, ten tanks, two infantry fighting vehicles, 19 armored combat vehicles, 33 motor vehicles, one Anklav-N electronic warfare station
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Russia elected to UN Committee for Program and Coordination
Apart from that, director of the Russian foreign ministry’s personnel department Andrey Ivanov, was approved as a member of the International Civil Service Commission in 2025-2027
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Presidential election in Abkhazia to be held within legal period — president
The country’s opposition said the election may take place in January 2024
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Bank of Russia sells currency worth $42.6 mln in domestic market
The Bank of Russia is buying and selling foreign exchange in the domestic market in the currency section of the Moscow Exchange with the use of the yuan-ruble instrument
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Explosion of Kurakhovo reservoir dam disrupts water supply
Roman Pukalov noted that the blast killed many fish in the reservoir, washed away fertile soil, and inundated potentially hazardous sites, including cemeteries, cattle burial grounds, and fertilizer depots
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Mi-171A3 helicopter draws interest from partners in China — Russian Helicopters
The helicopter can fly in harsh conditions, particularly those inside the Arctic Circle, where satellite communication coverage is poor
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What is known about Sevastopol car blast
Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev did not rule out the possibility that the incident was the result of sabotage
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Putin proclaims Odessa Russian city, challenges Ukraine's historical narrative
At the same time, the president noted that once upon a time "Vladimir Lenin gave away the whole of Ukraine when he created the Soviet Union"
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Daniil Medvedev loses chances of reaching semifinals at ATP Tour Finals
He lost the first set to Italy’s Jannik Sinner with the 3:6 score
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Baltic Sea will never turn into 'NATO lake' — Russian MFA
Maria Zakharova emphasized that the Baltic Sea "will always be a common space for all of the region’s countries without exception"
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Hidden painting found under Malevich’s Black Square
The colors could be seen through the cracks on The Black Square under the microscope, an expert says
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Russia, US have many annoyances, it is hard to pick worst one — Kremlin spokesman
Earlier, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Baku
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Iran will never try to build nuclear weapons, president tells IAEA chief
Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US of derailing the agreements around Iran's nuclear program
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Ukraine's Kurakhovo Reservoir dam blast to help, not hurt Russian troops — expert
At least ten Ukrainian troops were killed
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Russian Marines destroy Challenger 2 tank with FPV drone in Kursk Region
Previously, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the enemy lost 10 tanks in the Kursk region in the past 24 hours
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Swedish minister in charge of gender equality suffers from bananaphobia
The phobia is so strong that special precautions need to be taken before her meetings
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Most Russians believe survey results — pollster
According to VCIOM Director General Valery Fyodorov, 83% of respondents think public opinion polls are fairly necessary
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Assassination attempt on Putin mentioned by Budanov prepared with US money — Russian MFA
"Yesterday one of chiefs of the Kiev regime Buganov openly admitted that the Ukrainian intelligence service prepared assassination attempts on the Russian president. This assassination attempt was again prepared with US money," Maria Zakharova wrote on her Telegram channel
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Lukashenko congratulates Trump on winning US presidential election
The US held its general election on November 5, with the voting having concluded when it was Wednesday morning in Moscow
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Trump to rely on forces that brought him to power — Russian presidential aide
Nikolay Patrushev agreed that Trump, when he was still a candidate, "made many statements critical of the destructive foreign and domestic policies pursued by the current administration"
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Russia ready for contacts with Trump administration, ball is in US court — Lavrov
At the same time, he emphasized that Russia has no expectations from the new US administration, but will assess its concrete steps
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Clear Zelensky won't be the one to decide about talks with Russia, says Lavrov
"Russian President Putin has repeatedly said that we have never refused to negotiate," the Russian foreign minister reiterated
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Trump to end NATO’s obsession to get on Russian territory — White House ex-strategist
Steve Bannon noted that Trump’s MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement seeks to completely cut funding to Ukraine. According to Bannon, Europe, including Italy, will follow Trump’s lead, and, if "they [Europe and Italy] truly believe what they have been saying in recent years, they should be ready to pay"
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Russian troops secure ground near Novodarovka, Rovnopol in Zaporozhye Region — official
On November 13, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Russian Armed Forces had liberated the settlement of Rovnopol in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), located near the administrative border with the Zaporozhye Region
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Security Service of Ukraine operated ‘concentration camp’ in Kiev in 2022, lawmaker says
"This concentration camp was organized by SBU Head Ivan Bakanov and his first deputy Vasily Malyuk," Alexander Dubinsky claims
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Russia to ensure parity in response to US missile defense system in Poland — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov emphasized that by placing the missile defense system in Poland, the United States is bringing its military infrastructure closer to Russia in an attempt to curb its potential
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Crimean amateur astronomer discovers new comet in solar system
In April, the astronomer said that he had discovered a large asteroid with a diameter of about 200 meters, potentially dangerous for the Earth
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Top diplomats from UK, France, Germany to discuss Ukraine’s future
Reuters wrote with reference to anonymous sources that the sides would also discuss what Trump’s return to the Oval Office could mean for the world
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Buran space shuttle celebrates 30th anniversary of milestone flight
The first and only launch of Buran space shuttle took place 30 years ago, on November 15th, 1988
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Most Russians say special op doesn't bleed into their daily life
While public anxiety remains high, the percentage of Russians who view the situation as catastrophic or as a crisis has noticeably decreased, and the share of citizens who accept the current circumstances as a new normal is rising
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Gazprom says EU artificially destroys gas demand to the detriment of its own economy
As for global gas demand, gas consumption in January-October increased by 80 bln cubic meters year-on-year, the company noted
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Europe on the verge of sweeping changes — Hungary’s Foreign Minister
"It is obvious that the European strategy [in respect of Ukraine], which has clearly failed, cannot be continued," Peter Szijjarto said
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Businessmen in Germany, Russia again eager to interact more, says executive
Ulf Schneider expressed his gratitude to representatives of the Russian business community for their continued efforts to involve Western businessmen in work in Russia despite the challenging political climate
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Ukraine’s Security Service carrying out sabotage activities against ZNPP employees
Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov recalled that shelling attacks on the nuclear plant by Ukrainian troops had been of little concern for the global community
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Most Ukrainian soldiers drafted against their will, from rural areas
According to Miroslav Borisenko, there are "almost no" residents of major cities among the forcibly mobilized, although in 2022 the "social composition was entirely different" in the Ukrainian armed forces
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Russian forces liberate Voznesenka community in Donbass region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted roughly 655 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy tanks in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Violence against Kupyansk residents refusing to evacuate reported in Kharkov Region
The press service of the Military-Civil Administration of the Kharkov Region clarified that the Ukrainian militants view such people as traitors, "waiting for the Russians," so they are not entitled to either humanitarian aid or human dignity
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MOEX index falls below 2,700 points, first time since November 6
By 18:08 Moscow time, the MOEX index slowed down its decline and reached 2,700.51 points (-2.3%)
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Russian air defenses down multiple aerial targets over Belgorod, with one injury reported
Vyacheslav Gladkov noted that the windows of 11 apartments in six apartment buildings were damaged in Belgorod
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Israeli practices ‘consistent with characteristics of genocide’ — UN committee
The document points out that 'civilians have been indiscriminately and disproportionally killed en masse in Gaza'
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Trump’s return to power unlikely to change US approach to Ukraine crisis — Lavrov
Washington will always seek to control everything that is happening within NATO’s orbit, especially on NATO territory, the Russian foreign minister said
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Russia to collaborate with Arab nations for Middle East de-escalation — diplomat
"A call was made to the international community to contribute to the achievement of this goal," Maria Zakharova added
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US views Russia as present-day threat, Trump may prioritize containing China — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister stressed that reputation matters the most to the United States which does not care about the real fates of peoples, in particular the Ukrainian one
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Demographic crisis threatens Ukraine’s viability as state — think tank
Ukraine’s "overall population had declined to 29 million people in 2023 - compared to 48.5 million in 2001," Responsible Statecraft writes
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Russian State Duma ratifies agreement on military cooperation with Sao Tome and Principe
According to the agreement, the sides will also exchange information on the issue of mutual interests in the military sphere, as well as coordinate efforts to jointly counter challenges and threats to global and regional security and stability
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Russia supports new UNSC draft resolution on Gaza — envoy
Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya noted that Resolution 2735 was only a tool to gain time for Israel
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Ukrainian Defense Ministry acknowledges HIV, Tuberculosis patients could be mobilized
According to Spokesperson Dmitry Lazutkin, the mobilization of such individuals depends on the stage of their condition
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Climate policy should be based on common sense, not ideology — Orban
The Hungarian prime minister noted that the problem of climate preservation held a prominent place in the Budapest Declaration on the New European Competitiveness
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Musk doubles down on his opinion about 'endless war' in Ukraine
Earlier, the entrepreneur opined that the bloodshed in Ukraine would end soon
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Authorities of southeastern Ukrainian region report ‘infrastructure damage’
In addition, a power transmission line was reportedly damaged in the Dnepropetrovsk Region
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Israeli military vows to keep Syrian-made weapons out of Hezbollah’s hands by any means
IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari said that Israeli troops have detected the movement's use of Syrian-produced weapons in its attacks on Israel
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Grossi oversteps authority by talking about freeze of Ukraine conflict — Russian MFA
The Russian diplomats also said that IAEA experts will stay at the ZNPP as long as Russia deems their presence there necessary
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