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Mubarak, Morsi may be amnestied in case al-Sisi wins Egypt election
An amnesty should help stabilize the situation in the country and put a halt to endless riots and protests
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Egypt’s military chief resigns to run for presidency
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Egyptian defense minister has high chances to win presidential race - diplomat
Presidential elections in Egypt to be held on May 26-27
Egypt court outlaws Hamas militants in country — Al-Arabiya
More than 500 Muslim Brotherhood members sentenced to death in Egypt
Strait of Hormuz developments
About 60 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz on September 23 — Reuters
According to sources cited by the news agency, the vessels transported 22 million barrels of oil, the largest daily volume since the beginning of July
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Russian oil production expected to fall 3.36% to 494.2 mln tons in 2026 — ministry
Under the baseline scenario, the ministry expects production to rise to 500 mln metric tons in 2027
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World oil market is balanced, 2024 oil price will be $80-100 per barrel — Gazprom Neft
Brent oil prices remained at around $85 per barrel for almost the entire month of March
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Russia not to pause special military operation for talks in any format — Lavrov
The Russian top diplomat stressed that Europe wanted to gain a respite and replenish the depleted military arsenals of the Kiev regime
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IAEA Board of Governors to discuss Ukraine, Iran next week — Russian mission
A new item of the nuclear power plant of the Brazilian Navy will also be on the agenda, Russian Permanent Representative in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov said
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US already realizes what seizure of Russian assets could mean for West — diplomatic source
"The more widely this understanding takes root in US government circles, the greater the chances of achieving real improvement in the international situation as a whole, and in Russian-American relations in particular," the source emphasized
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Russian air defenses show unmatched efficiency repelling Sept 20 attack on Moscow — expert
Igor Potapov emphasized that this level of effectiveness was achieved through the coordinated performance of the Russian air defense forces, the interaction between the regional and Defense Ministry’s capabilities
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Half of Russia’s foreign exchange reserves frozen due to sanctions — Finance Minister
Anton Siluanov reiterated that the debts of countries that were unfriendly to Russia would be paid in rubles
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Russia's Rusal restores product deliveries to US
Shipments are now made at "significant levels"
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US activists file lawsuit to declare war against Iran illegal
According to President of the National Iranian American Council Jamal Abdi, the plaintiffs will seek to have the court of the Metropolitan District of Columbia recognize the operation against Iran as a war
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Inarctica posts 27% rise in 2023 net profit to $168 mln
Revenue gained 21% in the reporting period compared with 2022 to 28.5 bln rubles ($310 mln) amid growing sales
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Russian Agriculture Ministry suggests renewing rice export ban until June 30, 2025
The prohibition does not apply to rice exported from Russia to the member-states of the Eurasian Economic Union, the humanitarian aid to foreign nations
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Russian government approve new three-year budget draft
One of the key priorities of the draft budget is fulfillment of social obligations
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Lavrov emphasizes Russia's commitment to UN resolutions on Middle East conflict
The Russian top diplomat had a meeting with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Hussein Abdullah Safadi
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IN BRIEF: Key statements by Finance Minister Siluanov on federal budget policy
According to Anton Siluanov, Russia's federal budget deficit in 2027 would amount to 2.2% of GDP
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Erdogan tells Zelensky attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea 'unacceptable'
The Turkish president emphasized that steps must be taken to ensure the safety of shipping in the Black Sea
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Fertilizer producers may postpone future projects due to high interest rates
The interest rate at the moment is actually too high for implementation of these complexes of expensive projects, head of the Russian Fertilizers Producers Association Andrey Guryev said
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Russia calls for tools to prevent conflicts in information space — MFA
According to Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov, Russia plans to complete ratification procedures for the UN Convention against Cybercrime "as soon as possible"
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IN BRIEF: Russia's massive strike on defense facilities, logistics centers in Kiev, Odessa
The Defense Ministry specified that the Russian Armed Forces struck an industrial facility in Kiev that manufactured components for long-and medium-range UAVs and prepared ground robotic systems for deployment
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Ukrainian army lacks forces to cover front line in Donbass — former Ukrainian soldier
Borzy specified that, despite attempts to maintain the defensive line using drones, the Ukrainian armed forces continue to lose ground
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UAC delivers batch of Su-57 fighter jets in new technical configuration to military
The aircraft underwent a full cycle of factory tests
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Rebuilding Gaza to require $71.5 bln — UN Conference on Trade and Development
According to the report, 92% of Gaza’s economic assets have been damaged or destroyed since October 2023
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French actress Marina Vlady died at age of 88
From 1970 to 1980, Marina Vlady was married to the iconic Russian poet and bard Vladimir Vysotsky
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If Europeans hadn’t cheated, Ukraine could have remained within 1991 borders — Lavrov
The Russian top diplomat noted that the Europeans had failed to suppress their age-old instinct to lie and try to achieve their goals by criminal means
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Putin sends condolences to Tokayev over death of military personnel during drills
Russian President conveyed his sincere sympathy and support to the families of the dead military personnel
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Press review: Trump, Zelensky signal Russia deal interest as Moscow eyes fresh US dialogue
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, September 23rd
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Russia's international reserves rise by $6.8 bln over week to $569.6 bln
Russia’s international reserves are highly liquid foreign assets available with the Bank of Russia and the Russian Government
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Russia tests new air defense fire support information system in special op zone — Rostec
The Pantsir and airspace control systems, developed by the High Precision Systems holding company, are currently on display at the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia
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Russia considered different options before OPEC+ talks, Kremlin says
The Kremlin spokesman recalled that on March 1, Putin held a special meeting before the OPEC+ ministerial meeting in Vienna
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Russia’s Defense Ministry rejects reports of pilotage error as cause for Su-33 crash
"The commission continues thorough work and has not made any preliminary conclusions before its probe is over, " the Defense Ministry said in a statement
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Damaged oil depot in Rostov Region, fire at Krasnodar Region facility: drone attacks
There were no casualties
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Trump keeps Kiev concessions secret, says deal with Russia coming
The meeting with Zelensky took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly
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Russia stands for early entry into force of CTBT — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said that the treaty became a visible expression of the collective responsibility of states to preserve global stability and security for future generations
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Russian Industry Ministry discussing duty-free purchases limit with business
The media reported earlier that Russian authorities are discussing reduction of the duty-free purchases in foreign online stores
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Russian Armed Forces hit logistical, storage terminals used to support Ukrainian army
The Russian Armed Forces also struck a dry cargo ship sailing to deliver military supplies for the Ukrainian army, the Defense Ministry noted
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Ukrainian forces lose about 1,290 troops in special op zone in past day — Defense Ministry
Russian units took control over Buzovo and Khizhnyakovo settlements in the Kharkov Region and Svetlaya Dolina in the Zaporozhye Region
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Houthis claim hit on several Saudi military facilities
According to the Houthi military spokesman, the strikes killed and wounded "hundreds of servicemen of the Saudi-led Arab coalition forces"
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Russian stock market mixed on Thursday — market data
The yuan exchange rate decreased by ten kopecks to 12.6 rubles
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Belogorsk - Khabarovsk interconnector 90% completed, Gazprom says
The Power of Siberia is the largest gas transportation system in eastern Russia
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Response to mpox requires $290 mln over six months — WHO
"The strategy, plan and resource requirement will be reviewed and adjusted quarterly," the organization said
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Vorobey-10 drone carrying thermobaric munitions to be tested in special op zone
The Vorobey-10 has a range of approximately 15 km, and can carry a payload of up to 10 kg
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Medvedev says United Russia may secure 349 seats in State Duma election
United Russia received about 58% of citizens’ votes
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No downward trend in poultry production this year, Russian Agriculture Ministry says
According to the press service, month on month evolution is in line with the annual seasonal trend
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Lavrov, Grossi discuss Israel’s, US’ strikes on Iran’s peaceful nukes — Foreign Ministry
The sides also addressed other issues on the UN agenda that are of mutual interest
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China to send two pandas to US as symbol of friendship — Xi
According to the Chinese leader, pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will be sent to Zoo Atlanta
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US ‘security guarantees’ may leave Yerevan disappointed — Russian Security Council
Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council, Army General Oleg Salyukov noted that the events related to the transfer of Nagorno-Karabakh under Azerbaijan’s jurisdiction were largely the result of the policy pursued by the Armenian leadership that came to power as a result of the so-called Velvet Revolution of 2018
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Russia grateful for Putin invitation to attend G20 summit in US — Kremlin
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov added that Moscow will discuss "the possibility of accepting the invitation" with the American side
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FACTBOX: Economic Development Ministry’s forecast, oil prices, inflation, GDP
The ministry expects real household income to grow by 0.8% in 2026 and 1.5% in 2027
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Lukoil discusses new projects in Egypt — minister
Another license round on oil and gas sections is currently taking place in Egypt, with the process to be completed by the end of March, Tarek El Molla added
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Difficulties with digital ruble, inflation, price stability: statements by Nabiullina
According to the Central Bank governor, the regulator sees a rise in demand for cash, but its share has risen only slightly and the situation is stabilizing
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Copper becoming strategic resource for global technological development — expert
Ilya Grashchenkov noted that options for rapidly increasing copper production are limited
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Death toll among Kazakh servicemen in Caspian Sea rises to 12
According to updated information, 17 servicemen were swept out to sea while carrying out a combat training mission
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Novatek reports LNG sales growth in H1 2023
Gas sales as of the end of the second quarter gained 7.7% to 18.31 bln cubic meters
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Russia intends to fully meet its OPEC+ quota in February
Russia’s OPEC+ obligations imply reduction of both supplies of oil and petroleum products
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Chukavin rifle accepted into service by Russian Interior Ministry — Kalashnikov Group
"The SVCh is designed to engage enemy personnel, equipment, and unarmored vehicles at ranges of up to 1,000 meters," the company stated
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Rostec introduces fully domestically produced Igla small-arms system
The system will replace a number of foreign counterparts
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US invites President Putin to G20 Summit in December in Miami — Rubio
The US Secretary of State believes that it is an opportunity for Vladimir Putin to engage not just with the US President but with other world leaders as well
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European economy lost 113 bln euro this year due to summer heat — research
The study was based on weather data and damage statistics on one hand, and modeling of expected economic implications on the other
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Russian envoy comments on Zelensky’s fury over Duma polls, West’s involvement in conflict
Dmitry Polyansky noted that Kiev attempted to disrupt the elections through terror against the civilian population
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Upper house official calls Kiev’s requests for talks facade for respite amid defeat
Natalya Nikonorova called Russia’s decision not to allow Kiev such a pause fully justified
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US sanctions against Gazprombank will not affect gas supplies to Hungary — Ministry
The United States introduced sanctions against Gazprombank earlier today
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Lavrov, Panamanian foreign minister outline prospects of boosting bilateral ties
The sides also discussed cooperation between Russia and Panama at multilateral platforms
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Russia distances itself from two items on UN General Assembly agenda
They concern the 'temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine' and the 'international residual mechanism for criminal tribunals'"
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Russian Defense Ministry reports on Ukrainian army encirclement, losses near Dobropolye
The Dobropolye direction "is one of the key to achieving results in the complete liberation of Donbass and is of fundamental importance for conducting successful offensive operations of the United Group of Forces"
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Russia cuts 2026 gas output forecast by 0.8%, raises pipeline export outlook by 1.7%
Gas production is expected to rise to 683.1 bln cubic meters in 2026
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France ready to send troops to Ukraine immediately following ceasefire — radio report
The plan is to deploy French troops away from the front line at strategically important sites
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Red Wings expects to start flying to Egypt’s Borg El Arab next year
The airline noted that plans for flights to Egypt’s El Alamein also remain in place
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Canada prepares for possibility of military invasion by US — prime minister
Mark Carney told The New York Times that the country's authorities had spent the past year on the preparations
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EU interfered in State Duma elections, Russian foreign intelligence chief says
According to Sergey Naryshkin, the European Commission prepared a document in advance alleging that the elections were flawed
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Polish foreign minister calls naming new US base after Trump humiliating
Radoslaw Sikorski said that he would have rather named the new military base "after Ronald Reagan," the 40th president of the United States
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Lowest unemployment rate since 1992 registered in Russia
It totaled 3.2%
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Russia calls for revision of UNSC sanctions against North Korea — deputy foreign minister
Andrey Rudenko emphasized that the UN Resolution 1718 had proven entirely ineffective and was used by Western countries exclusively to economically strangle the DPRK
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US journalist who visited Donbass avoids returning home due to pressure from authorities
Sarah Bils added that she had moved to Serbia, where she had been living for a month and continued covering geopolitical developments
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Air defenses intercept 34 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions
On-duty air defense forces have intercepted Ukrainian UAVs over three Russian regions
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Russian stock indices up at start of main trading session
The MOEX Index was at 2,624.6 points, while the RTS Index stood at 1,056.62 points
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Macron admits Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries worsen fuel situation in Europe
The French president said he would not call on Ukraine to stop the attacks simply because they were causing prices in Europe to rise
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Number of injured in chairlift collapse in Russia’s Nalchik climbs to eight
It was clarified that two of those injured had been discharged following a medical checkup
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Copper boom to boost Russia's export revenue, to attract investments — expert
Pavel Gamov noted that Russia supplied about 4% of the world's refined copper
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Global gas prices continue to rise in 2026, but set to fall 40% by 2029 — ministry
In 2026, natural gas prices continue to rise amid a global drought, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and damage to key LNG infrastructure in the Middle East
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London may become de jure party to Ukraine conflict — MFA
Sergey Ryabkov pointed out that Moscow's position on the matter had been set out in detail in a note recently handed to the British charge d'affaires in Russia
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Russian budget deficit to be 2.2% of GDP next year — Finance Minister
Anton Siluanov emphasized that the budget is resilient to various scenarios
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Russian Finance Ministry sets Hormuz opening scenario for $50/bbl oil price in budget
The ministry is deliberately budgeting a rather low oil price to mitigate the risks of unexpected deficits, Igor Yushkov noted
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Russia boosts pipeline gas supplies to China by 25%, to Uzbekistan by 30% in 2025 — IEA
Gazprom earlier reported that in 2025 it supplied more gas to China than to Europe for the first time
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Russian, Nicaraguan top diplomats confirm readiness to boost bilateral ties
Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed Russia’s support for the Nicaraguan government’s efforts to defend national sovereignty
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US promotes its energy companies to detriment of Europe’s interests, says Security Council
Security Council Assistant Secretary Alexander Abelin said that in the context of high import dependency of the Russian fuel and energy complex, domestic threats to the energy security aggravated
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Russia’s economy minister outlines key drivers of growth
According to Maxim Reshetnikov, growth would be driven by industries focused on domestic demand
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About 60 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz on September 23 — Reuters
According to sources cited by the news agency, the vessels transported 22 million barrels of oil, the largest daily volume since the beginning of July
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UN chief calls for bringing Russian, Ukrainian food products to global markets
Antonio Guterres pointed out that all governments and the private sector needed to cooperate to bring Russian food and fertilizer to market
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FACTBOX: Ukrainian national carries out attack at abbey in Poland
One person died of his wounds
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Houthis claim strikes on target in Riyadh, Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu
Military spokesman Yahya Saree also said that Saudi Arabia had carried out 1,018 air and missile strikes on Yemen since the escalation began
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Ukraine talks should have clear result, DPR head says
Denis Pushilin added that if there is no constructive dialogue, the issue should continue to be resolved on the battlefield, which is "undesirable"
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Russian foreign minister, Senegalese leader confirm proximity of positions on most issues
The meeting focused on current issues related to further strengthening traditionally friendly Russian-Senegalese relations, with an emphasis on expanding cooperation in trade, economic, investment and humanitarian areas
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Prospects for CTBT’s entry into force unclear, primarily due to US — diplomat
"Despite the fact that 179 of the 188 signatory states have ratified the treaty, the prospects for the CTBT’s entry into force remain just as unclear," Maria Zakharova said
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Russia’s Uragan system destroys Ukrainian Bogdana howitzer near Krasny Liman
Russian reconnaissance UAV captured the strike, including the Bogdana itself, a large number of enemy personnel and vehicles
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Bolivia welcomes foreign investment in development of lithium deposits — president
"We have the largest lithium reserves in the world, so there is room for many foreign companies that want to develop the deposits," Luis Arce said
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EU Council extends economic sanctions against Russia for 6 months
he document notes that this decision is because "there is no progress in the implementation of the Minsk agreements"
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Ex-Ukrainian soldiers fighting alongside Russians capture group of Ukrainian servicemen
The Maxim Krivonos Battalion was formed three years ago from former Ukrainian servicemen
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Western-backed Kiev making attacks on nuclear facilities 'new norm' — Russian envoy
Mikhail Ulyanov pointed to a "very severe decline" in the West
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Putin's G20 invitation, draft budget top Kremlin briefing agenda
Russia appreciates the US invitation for Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami, Dmitry Peskov stressed
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Xi Jinping hopes US will oppose Taiwan's independence — Xinhua
The Chinese leader noted that the United States should exercise caution on the Taiwan issue
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Russia concerned by use of satellites for interference in nations' affairs — MFA
Moscow is advocating "transparent regulation of the use of such systems" and compliance by satellite operators with the national laws of the countries in which they operate
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