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White House considers deals with Russia before Ukraine conflict ends — NYT
According to the newspaper, such agreements could show the seriousness of Washington’s intention to reset relations with Moscow
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Russia hopes Europe has taken notice of warning about 'other, very short war' — Lavrov
Russia’s top diplomat pointed to the fact that it was Europe that was regularly voicing claims about its preparations for a possible war
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Kiev sponsors' role, no UN response: Russian diplomat on Bucha
Maria Zakharova noted that the UN secretary-general became part of the Bucha provocation by playing along with the anti-Russian campaign
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Russia now has every right to end Ukrainian conflict on its terms — Brazilian expert
According to Pepe Escobar, "NATO has unleashed a terrorist war" against Russia, as due to Western action "Russian civilian infrastructure and civilians are being attacked"
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Russia declares late opposition activist’s daughter internationally wanted
On July 31, a court in Moscow issued an arrest warrant in absentia for Zhanna Nemtsova on charges of arranging the operation of an organization deemed as undesirable in Russia
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India to take necessary measures following US adoption of Russia-Iran sanctions act — MFA
According to the statement, India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security
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Ukraine loses about 1,260 troops in special military op zone in past day — top brass
The Russian army struck three dry cargo ships and a ferry used to deliver military cargo to Ukrainian troops in the port of Chernomorsk in the Odessa Region, the Defense Ministry reported
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AUKUS should be directed against Russia as well — UK envoy
According to Stephen Lovegrove, London is calling on Washington and Canberra to consider the Euro-Atlantic and Asia-Pacific regions together in this regard
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Russia immediately declared in 2022 that events in Bucha were provocation — MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova recalled that after the falsification, Bucha became a "place of pilgrimage" for Western leaders, heads of international organizations and Western journalists
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Iran’s UN mission objects to US designation for IAEA Board membership
According to the Iranian delegation, having the United States on the global nuclear body’s Board "would create a structural conflict of interest," undermine its neutrality, and further erode confidence in the IAEA itself
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Russia's annual inflation slows to 6.2% as of September 14 — Putin
Speaking at a meeting on economic issues, the head of state noted that consumer price growth has been on a downward trend since the second quarter of last year
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Provocations targeting Russian polling stations already underway — Zakharova
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman pointed out that the enormous flow of disinformation has been launched
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FACTBOX: Single Voting Day in Russia
Introduced in 2005, Single Voting Day is the designated voting date in Russia for elections at various levels
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NATO rehearsing scenarios for blockading Kaliningrad, isolating St. Petersburg — MFA
According to Yulia Zhdanova, NATO’s drive to escalate tensions around the Kaliningrad Region was confirmed the previous day by Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, who called on the alliance to step up exercises near the Russian region’s border
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US ready to approve delivery of ten missiles for Patriot from Germany to Ukraine
"Ukraine seeks to acquire these systems to bolster its air defense capability against ongoing Russian attacks," and "Ukraine already possesses munitions of the same type," the State Department added
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Europe gives little thought to Ukraine's fate in attempt to hurt Russia — diplomat
Dmitry Polyansky said that European politicians are doing everything they can to undermine any efforts aimed at addressing the root causes of the conflict
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Putin outlines Russia's 2027 federal budget priorities
"An absolute priority for the federal budget must be the fulfillment of the state's social obligations, ensuring the safety of citizens, and strengthening Russia's defense capabilities," the Russia leader noted
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First polling stations for State Duma elections open in Kamchatka and Chukotka
The elections will be monitored by 385 public observers on the peninsula
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Russia calls on the West at UN to halt dangerous actions regarding Iran
Vasily Nebenzya noted that the only way to resolve disputes is through "political and diplomatic efforts based on taking into account the interests of all parties and the legitimate rights of Tehran"
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White House considers deals with Russia before Ukraine conflict ends — NYT
According to the newspaper, such agreements could show the seriousness of Washington’s intention to reset relations with Moscow
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Over 116,000 public observers prepared to monitor Russian elections — Civic Chamber
A total of 2,634 in-person events were held across Russian regions to prepare and train public observers, Alexey Peskov said
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West stands to gain from breaking Russia, Belarus apart — Lukashenko
He said that it is not Belarus, but the resource·rich lands further to the east that are the main target of the Western elites
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Russia viewed positively by 95% of participants in International Festival of Youth
According to Sergey Kiriyenko, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration and chairman of the festival’s organizing committee, almost 70% speak about their attitude in excellent terms
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NATO already concerned by Von der Leyen’s security initiatives — Politico
NATO diplomats told the newspaper that "the allies were not formally briefed by the EU" on the proposal
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Russia says report on Bucha falsification to be submitted to international courts
A report on the falsification of events in Bucha will be submitted to the Russian law enforcement agencies, international courts, and organizations, Maria Zakharova said
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Russia projects 2% budget deficit even under conservative oil price estimate — Putin
Opening a meeting on the economy, the head of state noted that this fiscal gap remains manageable under the current macroeconomic assumptions
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Trump threatens to cut trade ties with Europe after interest rate hike
The US president said that Washington is carrying European nations with a $200 billion trade deficit
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Situation in Kiev looks like regime’s end is near — French colonel
People in Ukraine are being snatched off the streets to be sent to the front with virtually no training, Herve Carresse said
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Air defenses down another 15 drones flying toward Moscow
A total of 35 UAVs have been destroyed on approach to the Russian capital
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Situation in Reznikovka encirclement is at stalemate for Ukrainian forces — expert
Andrey Marochko said the Ukrainian military command is giving its personnel false information
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Russian Emergencies Ministry Il-76 crew honored in Serbia for fighting wildfires
It has made 65 sorties and dropped 130 loads of water totaling 2,730 metric tons
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US not to levy tariffs on China before Trump meets Xi — Bloomberg
Donald Trump assumes that the Chinese leader will arrive in Washington on September 24
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Ukraine's economy loses $22-$44 mln per hour during air raid downtime — minister
Alexander Kravchenko noted that there are days when alerts last for over 20 hours, adding that during the final week of August, the country racked up more than 58 hours of air raid warnings
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Russian forces strike metallurgical, energy facilities in Kiev, Zaporozhye, Odessa Region
The Russian military also struck vessels supporting the Ukrainian army
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US seeks to sell Saudi Arabia 48 fighter jets for $24.3 bln
For each fighter jet, the United States will provide a Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 engine, as well as one additional spare engine, along with secure communications, navigation, and encryption equipment
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Ukrainian forces attack DPR settlements 31 times over past day, casualties reported
Three civilians were killed and 15 wounded, including four children
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Iran proposes suspending IAEA Board membership for US — statement
Jointly with Israel, the US "conducted 18 waves of attacks against Iran’s peaceful safeguarded nuclear facilities," the Iranian diplomats added
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Three civilians killed, 10 injured in Ukrainian attacks on DPR in past day
A residential property, three civilian infrastructure facilities, special equipment and diesel locomotives were also damaged
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Kremlin comments on US 'sanctions from hell,' their impact on Ukrainian settlement
The Kremlin is monitoring how the situation around the bill passed by the House of Representatives on US "sanctions from hell" on Russian oil and gas exports last night will unfold
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Top Russian security official comments on Western plans in South Caucasus, Armenia crisis
Sergey Shoigu noted that Western countries are only out to tap the resources of the South Caucasus
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Saudi Arabia strikes Yemen almost 40 times over day, Houthis claim
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US issues visas to Iran’s president, foreign minister to participate in UN session — AP
The Iranian delegation is smaller than last year
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Iran never to capitulate, already controls military situation in region — journalist
Brazilian international journalist and Eurasian geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar said that the war is impossible to settle
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Kiev’s attempts to disrupt election campaign in Russia fail — OSCE envoy
Dmitry Polyansky said that Kiev sought to turn the Russian people against the government and disrupt the upcoming parliamentary vote by targeting facilities inside Russia with drones and missiles
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Press review: EU eyes Russian assets as Ukraine corruption scandal erodes Western trust
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, September 15th
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German chancellor says unconditional transatlantic friendship may be over
Friedrich Merz stressed that Germany should seize the opportunity now emerging
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Over 60,000 Russian officials convicted of corruption in 5 years — prosecutor general
"The principled approach taken by prosecutors has become one of the key factors behind the increase in the number of officials convicted of corruption," Alexander Gutsan said
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About 98% of Russia’s trade with SCO worth $400 bln conducted in national currencies
Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov said that Russia is actively working on shifting to settlements in national currencies
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Iran thanks Russia, China for vetoing US anti-Iran sanctions resolution at UN
Iranian diplomats also thanked Somalia and Pakistan, which abstained from voting on the US-drafted resolution
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Trump needs to decide what to do with US troops in Middle East — Axios
According to the report, the US president previously ordered the army to maintain the current troop levels in the Middle East until the end of the year to remain prepared for a possible resumption of full·scale combat operations against Iran
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Ebola outbreak shows encouraging signs of improvement — WHO
A total of 903 patients showing symptoms of the disease are currently in hospitals and medical isolation facilities
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Russian stock market closes lower as major indices drop within 2%
The MOEX Index slid 1.57% to close at 2,248.87 points, while the RTS Index fell 1.97% to 838.3 points
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Soyuz-2.1b rocket carrying Progress MS-35 cargo spacecraft lifts off from Baikonur
According to Roscosmos, the spacecraft is scheduled to approach and dock with the Poisk module of the International Space Station’s Russian segment on September 19
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Russian tanks outperform Western counterparts in all conditions — Russian soldier
The senior armored group instructor from the Russian Battlegroup South said that Russian tanks perform more effectively in freezing temperatures and demonstrate high off-road mobility
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Trump reports 'major progress' on establishing US Army base in Poland
"This will be a historic step," the US president said
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Trump says to discuss Iran with regional allies at UN
The US president intends to meet with representatives of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman
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Kiev authorities lost control over Ukrainian security forces — underground resistance
According to the source, citizens "can only watch as the agencies figure out who’s in charge"
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Central Bank, government efforts to curb inflation yielding results — Putin
Speaking at a meeting on economic issues, the head of state noted that Russia's annual inflation slowed to 6.2% as of September 14, marking a significant drop compared to the same period last year
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Russian forces tightening Ukrainian troops’ encirclement in Volchansk — defense source
According to the source, many Ukrainian soldiers have already begun to surrender
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Russia to present report on provocation in Bucha during UN General Assembly
The Russian delegation will be headed by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
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Putin extends 2014 food embargo until 2029
The food embargo, introduced in response to the unfriendly actions of the West, applies to products from the US, the EU, Australia, Norway, and Canada
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New US sanctions bill puts Russia's trade partners in crosshairs — RSPP deputy head
Despite the threat, Alexander Murychev noted that Russian businesses have already adapted to ongoing restrictions
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Three Russians to compete at 2026 ISU Denis Ten Memorial event in Kazakhstan
The 2026 ISU Denis Ten Memorial Challenge will run from October 7-10
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Russia’s Su-57E fighter demonstrates exceptional flight range with internal tanks — Rostec
The state corporation noted that the flight was completed with a single stopover, after which the aircraft still had enough fuel for another 1,000 km
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Trump hopes war with Iran about to end
The US president says that the Iranian side had expressed a desire to strike a peace deal
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Trump says to make 'big decision' on Iran as war at pivotal point
The US president said the United States "is approaching a critical juncture in the Iran war over whether to restart massive attacks in an effort to bring the conflict to a close"
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EU, NATO risk turning hybrid war against Russia into traditional one — envoy to OSCE
Dmitry Polyansky noted that the combat potential is also increasing in the European Union itself
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F·16 fighter jet crashes in Michigan — TV
The aircraft’s pilot was hospitalized and is in stable condition
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Expert says Moldova seeks to bring Gagauzia, Transnistria under control with Kiev’s help
"In fact Gagauzia has found itself in a situation similar to that of Transnistria, as the conflict in Ukraine has cut the regions off from external partners that have traditionally maintained the balance of power," Igor Ivanenko said
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Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate to 84.5 rubles for September 18
The official euro exchange rate has been raised by 37.09 kopecks to 97.4984 rubles
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Canada formally applies to join northern Europe’s military initiative
The prime ministers of Canada and the UK also agreed during their meeting to deepen cooperation on frontier technologies, including development and use of AI
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Russian forces strike metallurgical enterprises, Ukraine’s energy facilities
The Russian army also hit Ukraine’s military-industrial complex, the Defense Ministry reported
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Kiev loses some 1,300 troops along engagement line in past day — Russia’s top brass
The Russian Armed Forces thwarted a Ukrainian military group’s attempt to break out of the encirclement near Gogino in the Kharkov Region, the Defense Ministry reported
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Ukrainian strikes on Russia kill 48 civilians, including three children, over week — MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large for the crimes of the Kiev regime Rodion Miroshnik said the Kiev regime carried out about 1,180 strikes on civilian targets every day during this period
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Tribunal says has evidence Ukraine deliberately killed own citizens
Chairman Maxim Grigoryev added that in this respect Ukraine had "surpassed" Hitler and Goebbels
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Slovak PM announces plans to visit Ukraine on Friday
Robert Fico shared that his visit will last several hours after which he will return home on Friday night, without elaborating
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Pacific fleet’s Ufa submarine fires Kalibr missiles during drills
The launches were made from the Sea of Japan
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Russia to raise issue of Bucha falsification on OSCE platform — permanent representative
"The report will definitely be presented in Hofburg," Dmitry Polyansky said
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State Department admits US troops face Arctic gear problems
Julia Nesheiwat, nominee for US Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic, said Washington still lacks the necessary capabilities in the region
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Oil refinery fire in Yaroslavl Region, 641 drones: aftermath of attack on Russian regions
An electrical substation was damaged by falling debris, causing power outages in four districts of Rostov-on-Don
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Russian diplomatic missions do everything to ensure security at polling stations abroad
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, staff are in contact "literally in real time" with "the center and, first and foremost, the Central Election Commission"
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Azov militants passed off as civilians allegedly killed in Bucha — Ukraine tribunal
Maxim Grigoriyev noted that the memorial plaques in Bucha list the names of the people who were not residents of the city and were members of the Azov unit
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West actively prepares for war against Russia, spreads myth of Russian threat — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minster added that Western countries accuse Moscow of undermining European values
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NATO member states plot aggression against Russia by 2029/2030 — diplomat
"Europe makes no secret of the fact that it is modernizing the airport network, logistics, railway crossings and bridges as well as their integration into the so-called military Schengen system that is subordinated to a long-term military confrontation with Russia," Yulia Zhdanova said
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White House develops strategy for post-war containment of Iran — Axios
The plan, still in the early stages of drafting, is intended to guide the US approach to the Middle East after the Iran war ends and in the final two years of Trump's term
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Iran summons German ambassador over alleged interference in domestic affairs
During the meeting, the Iranian Foreign Ministry official rejected what he called unfounded statements by German chancellor Friedrich Merz concerning Tehran and strongly protested Berlin’s "unfounded and destructive approach" to regional developments
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Russia seeks sustainable peace in Ukraine conflict — Kremlin spokesman
According to Dmitry Peskov, The Ukraine process is currently on hold
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First voters arrive at polling stations as elections begin in Russia
Video surveillance footage shows voters approaching election commission members’ desks within the first minutes after polling stations opened
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UK chief of Defense Staff says Russia noticeably boosted its military might
Richard Knighton added that the global security situation is "getting more dangerous"
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Russia won’t go for truce without tackling root causes of Ukraine crisis — envoy to OSCE
Dmitry Polyansky pointed out that Moscow's conditions for halting the hostilities are well known and remain unchanged
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EU sanctions cause more pain for Italian firms than for Russia — Italy's Deputy PM
Matteo Salvini noted that the text of the 20th package alone spanned 83 pages
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US starts dismantling air defense systems in northern Iraq ahead of troop withdrawal — TV
US forces have begun withdrawing heavy military equipment from the autonomous region in northern Iraq, the TV channel said
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NATO recon aircraft flying over Poland parallel to Kaliningrad Region border
The source noted that while the aircraft typically operates in the Baltic region and can circle the Russian territory, its Thursday’s flight path is quite rare
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Cosmonauts aboard ISS address Russians on first day of elections
Roscosmos cosmonaut Pyotr Dubrov noted that people are electing for the next several years a key element of the system of representative government, those who will largely determine the development of Russia
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Slovak PM worried about 'pretext' in the making leading to major NATO-Russia conflict
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has repeatedly stated that Moscow has no intention of attacking Western countries and no reason to do so
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EU to transfer 3.3 bln euros to Ukraine for missiles, drones on September 18
European Commission President Von der Leyen also recalled that the EU approved funding for Patriot systems for Ukraine
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IN BRIEF: Top Russian diplomat on West preparing for war, Moscow’s response to challenges
Europe’s support for the Nazi regime in Kiev is a disgrace, Sergey Lavrov said
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Russia presents report proving Kiev staged Bucha incident
The report includes documents, unveiling the truth behind the event, as well as eyewitness testimony
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Bears kill ten people in Russia since start of year
A bear attacked a man in the village of Khurtaga in the Shukhalan locality of the Buryatia Region on September 7
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Western professionals flee Kiev army, untrained mercenaries fill this niche — Russian MFA
Rodion Miroshnik, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large, said that professionals decided to flee because they realized it was "by no means a safari-like adventure"
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IN BRIEF: Putin’s key statements at a cabinet meeting on economic issues
As of September 14, inflation stood at 6.2%, which is noticeably lower than last year's level, the Russian leader said
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