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Russian, US, EU ministers drafting document to resolve Ukrainian crisis
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Russian defense minister holds talks with Chinese counterpart — Chinese Defense Ministry
Beijing noted that under the strategic leadership of the leaders of the two countries, Russian-Chinese ties maintain a high level of healthy development
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Putin’s presence at G20 summit in December would be very helpful — Trump
At the same time, the US leader doubts that Russian President will attend the upcoming G20 summit in Miami
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Russia’s steel output down 11.4% YOY in March — WSA
Steel production in Russia amounted to 5.4 mln metric tons in March 2026
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Press review: EU backs Ukraine loan, adds Russia sanctions as France denies nukes to EU
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 23rd
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Nuclear issue not main topic in talks with US now — Iranian MFA
The main issue now is ending the conflict in a way that meets Tehran’s interests, Esmaeil Baghaei emphasized
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Entire units of Ukrainian motorized infantry brigade missing near Volchansk
The liberation of Volchansk by troops of Russia’s Battlegroup North was reported on December 1, 2025
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EU seeks to compensate for ‘erosion in NATO’ by declaring Russia enemy — Kremlin
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov pointed out that Western countries were once again trying to create a dividing line
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Trump supports maintaining direct contacts with Putin
Donald Trump also added that the United States continues to work on a settlement of the Ukrainian crisis
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Russia to be justified in targeting EU UAV factories supplying Ukrainian military — expert
Alexander Stepanov said that counteraction is only possible through preemptive, asymmetric measures and firm responses to the Kiev regime's publicly articulated intentions to build up its offensive capabilities
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz ‘sealed up tight’ by US until Iran agrees to make deal
No ship can enter or leave without the approval of the United States Navy, the US leader noted
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Press review: Forty nations back Gulf vessel evacuation plan and Germany seeks to lead EU
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 24th
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Ukraine’s public debt to grow to $300 billion by end of 2027 — economist
But there is also good news: neither we nor our children will have to repay it, because repaying such a debt is physically impossible, Kushch said
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EU intends to use Russian assets as compensation of loan for Kiev
According to the source, such wording was inserted with the aim of returning again in the future to the discussion on expropriation of Russian assets
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ICC Pre-Trial Chamber confirms charges against former Philippine President Duterte
The court concluded that there were substantial grounds to believe that Mr. Duterte had been responsible for the crimes against humanity of murder and attempted murder
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Russia’s counter-UAV systems attract much interest abroad — STC
The Special Technology Center also emphasized that the Russian systems can be considered sophisticated
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New sanctions package comprises 36 export bans for Russian energy sector
According to the European Commission, the package targets emerging players which have recently increased their export market share
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Many countries to be interested in buying Russia’s Su-75 fighter — Malaysian journalist
According to Jonathan Edward, Western fighter jets have recently demonstrated a lack of readiness for the realities of modern combat
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NATO officers are being planted in Ukraine under cover — Russian MFA
Maria Zakharova said that Western military personnel involved in this structure orchestrating terrorist operations against Russia
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Russia’s T-90M tank is currently most advanced tank in world — experts
The experts emphasized that the new T-90 tanks are 15-20 tons lighter than their Western counterparts, while boasting more powerful and effective armor protection and a larger-caliber gun
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Moscow prepares official invitations for participants in Russia-ASEAN summit — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov explained that any potential bilateral meetings at the upcoming summit would depend on the progress of preparations
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Ukraine eliminates own mercenaries in friendly fire episode in Kharkov Region — expert
Andrey Marochko said the shots were likely fired by a retreat-blocking detachment
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Iranian ambassador to Russia outlines conditions for talks with US
According to Kazem Jalali, if there are talks, they must be fair and aimed at achieving lasting peace
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Iran does not trust US when it comes to negotiations — ambassador to Russia
Kazem Jalali stressed that the US side had betrayed diplomacy several times and left the negotiating table
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European Union bans digital ruble support — statement
The EU also banned transactions in RUBx cryptocurrency
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Aoun, Netanyahu may arrive in Washington within 3 weeks — Trump
The US President confirmed that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to extend the ceasefire for three weeks
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Russia shoots to be second-largest exporter of arms globally despite sanctions — Rostec
Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov stressed that MGIMO’s experience and research could help the state corporation develop export relations with countries of the CSTO, BRICS and SCO, as well as with partners in Asia, Africa and Latin America
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FSB thwarts terrorist attack on leadership of Russia’s telecom watchdog
Seven supporters of far-right neo-Nazi ideas, recruited by Ukrainian intelligence agencies, have been detained in Moscow, Ufa, Novosibirsk and Yaroslavl
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Russia’s Battlegroup South eliminates 20 Ukrainian ground robots over past 24 hours
Each robotic system was used by the enemy to deliver materiel, ammunition and control panels
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Russian Aerospace Forces destroy key Kiev observation post in DPR — expert
Andrey Marochko clarified that the observation post was equipped with a video surveillance system, modern satellite communications equipment, a drone relay station, and a counter-battery station
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Restricting internet access, protecting interests in Arctic: Putin’s statements
Internet outages in major Russian cities are linked to preventing terrorist threats, the Russian president said
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Kiev’s AI-powered drones are half-baked, cannot distinguish targets — expert
The AI-equipped drones of the Ukrainian armed forces are carrying out random strikes, Vitaly Kiselev noted
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Ukrainian army losses in Dnepropetrovsk Region increase over past week — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, Kiev is also suffering severe losses near the Verkhnyaya Tersa locality in the neighboring Zaporozhye Region
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Two doctors injured in knife attack at hospital in Russia’s Dagestan
The injured doctors were a traumatologist and a surgeon on duty, Dagestan’s Health Ministry said on Max
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Hospital in Dagestan operating normally after attack
The hospital’s duty team remains at their post
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Iran compiles list of targets in Middle East in case of US attacks — agency
According to the report, the list was drawn up on the principle of reciprocity
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Russia, Kyrgyzstan remain strategic partners, allies — Japarov
Sadyr Japarov emphasized that the current meeting with the Russian president in Moscow "presents a good opportunity to discuss bilateral issues"
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Israel’s defense minister declares readiness to resume war with Iran if US permits
The Israel Defense Forces are prepared for both defense and offense; the targets have been identified, Israel Katz emphasized
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Two injured in drone attack on Sevastopol humanitarian aid convoy
The injured received first aid on the spot and were then taken to the hospital
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Other oil supply routes to secure interests of Kazakhstan — Kremlin
According to Dmitry Peskov, the decision to stop Kazakh oil supplies to Germany over the Druzhba oil pipeline is related to technical aspects
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Trump plans to invite Russian president to G20 summit in December — WP
According to the newspaper, Donald Trump has been clear that Russia is welcome to attend all G20 meetings
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Russia’s fiber-optic drones 'driving Ukrainian soldiers crazy' in special op zone — expert
"Often, the drone begins moving toward its target from a distance of about 15 meters, when the enemy doesn’t even have time to take their machine gun off safety mode," the source said
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Investments in Russia's Arctic zone to exceed $396 bln over next 10 years
Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev stressed that the authorities had created the most attractive conditions for investment in the Arctic
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Russia views European arms production sites for Ukraine as military targets — diplomat
Rodion Miroshnik pointed out that "Ukrainian militants underwent training on a whole number of territories in other states and some countries use their territories as logistics depots for weapons delivered to Ukrainian militants"
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Russian envoy taken aback by newspaper article on Germany’s military might
The paper pointed out that Germany’s new military strategy "means becoming the strongest conventional army in Europe"
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Hungary starts receiving Russian oil over Druzhba pipeline — MOL
Oil supplies over the Druzhba oil pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia resumed after the almost three-month interval, the company said
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US uses over 1,000 Tomahawk missiles in war with Iran — newspaper
According to the newspaper, fully replenishing the depleted stockpiles could take up to six years
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Bank of Russia board to decide on key rate on April 24
At its previous meeting in March, the Bank of Russia cut the key rate for the second time in a row since the beginning of the year by 0.5 percentage points to 15% per annum
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Loan to Kiev is step toward European capitals' loss of sovereignty, Shoigu believes
The Russian Security Council secretary argued that the new expenditures to support the Kiev regime will impose an extra burden on ordinary Europeans, who are already experiencing significant cuts to pensions and social programs
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Pentagon says US Navy Secretary Phelan resigns
John Phelan did not give reasons for his resignation
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Mexican President Sheinbaum demands US explain unauthorized CIA operations on its soil
According to Claudia Sheinbaum, the Mexican authorities will send a related inquiry to the US government
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At least 10 people injured in shooting in Louisiana, US
The city's mayor Sid Edwards noted that the shooting incident is being investigated as a probable targeted attack
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Russia invited to partake at highest level in G20 summit in US — deputy foreign minister
It will be held in Miami, Florida, on December 14-15
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EU blacklists 46 tankers as part of anti-Russian sanctions — Estonian foreign ministry
"Russia’s ability to acquire tankers for its shadow fleet will be restricted, and services to Russian icebreakers and LNG tankers will be prohibited," the ministry added
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No information on new round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad — Iranian ambassador to Russia
The sides held several rounds of talks in Islamabad on April 11
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Russian, Iranian presidents stay in close contact — ambassador to Moscow
Kazem Jalali noted that Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian have held three phone calls since the start of the US-Israeli military operation against Iran
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US leader says he needed no NATO support in Iran, was simply testing allies
Speaking about the prospects of reaching an agreement with Iran, the White House host stated that the republic "is dying to make a deal"
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Pentagon discusses suspending Spain's NATO membership over Iran stance — Reuters
According to the source, such ideas are outlined in a memo that was circulated among officials "at high levels" in the Pentagon
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EU to never get back €90 billion allocated to Ukraine — Medvedev
The politician emphasized that it was money from Europeans' pockets
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Unity of Eurasian peoples, EU conditions for Serbia: remarks by Kremlin spokesman
According to Dmitry Peskov, Moscow is confident that Belgrade will continue to act based on its national interests despite EU pressure
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US considers strikes on Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz — CNN
According to the TV channel, potential US targets could include the Islamic republic’s mine-laying vessels and fast attack craft
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Russia sees no intention of Kiev, Europe to settle Ukrainian conflict — MFA
Rodion Miroshnik emphasized that Europeans "have not once made a proposal for a peaceful resolution of the conflict"
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At least 125,000 civilian sites in Iran attacked by US, Israel — envoy to Russia
According to Kazem Jalali, the outcome of the war imposed on Iran by the US and Israel is a historic victory for Iran
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Photos and videos from Bucha staged by Kiev regime for Western media — defense ministry
"The photos and videos from Bucha are fakes staged by the Kiev regime for the Western media," it stressed
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Middle East conflict causes loss of 120 bcm of LNG supplies by 2030 — IEA
The losses resulting from the Middle East conflict account for around 15% of the expected global LNG supply over the 2026-2030 period
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Kiev may shut off Druzhba pipeline again even after receiving loan from EU
The pipeline recovery is "a miracle of miracles," the news outlet said
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Russian stock market ends Thursday’s session in the green
The yuan-to-ruble rate gained 12 kopecks to reach 11.07 rubles
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Cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route grew from 4 to 38 mln tons in 10 years — envoy
Yury Trutnev noted that the Arctic region’s development is directly linked to the Arctic projects of major Russian companies
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EU to ban LNG terminal services for Russian companies since 2027
The 20th package of sanctions "bans the provision of maintenance and other services for Russian liquified natural gas tankers and ice-breakers"
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Russian presidential envoy comments on possible Putin invitation to G20 summit in US
"Russia has always been part of the G20," Kirill Dmitriev noted
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Searches in Dagestan, 'Eksmo' scandal: latest Kremlin briefing
The Russian president gave instructions to help residents of Dagestan with housing restoration, including housing that is not properly registered
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Russia to halt rocket engine deliveries to US, says Roscosmos chief
The ban applies to RD-180 engines that are used on US Atlas V launch vehicles as the main propulsion systems and RD-181 thrusters operated as the first stage of Antares rockets
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Launch of Luna-26, Luna-27 may be postponed, space chief Rogozin says
After its trials are concluded, the control launch date will be determined
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EU imposed sanctions against Kalashnikov Concern’s General Designer Vladimir Lepin
The document reads that the sanctions were imposed for his position as general designer at a company that develops and manufactures military equipment, including rifles, missiles, and vehicles
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Ukrainian saboteurs, UAV control centers destroyed in Konstantinovka — FSB
According to the report, the terrorists were preparing ambushes along the route of Russian troops
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EU imposes sanctions on creator of drone that destroyed first Abrams tank
The EU also imposed sanctions on the Arkhangel Center military training center
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Kremlin considers Finland’s plans to allow import of nuclear weapons confrontation
Moreover, confrontation in a concentrated form, Peskov indicated in a comment to Channel One
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EU’s imposing a transaction ban on 20 Russian banks
In addition, the EU is targeting four financial institutions in third-countries with a transaction ban
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US leader says deal with Iran impossible if naval blockade lifted
According to Donald Trump, Iran could "make $500 million dollars a day" with the open strait
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EU resorts to coercion of sovereign states in 20th sanctions package — Russian mission
"The European Union has once again demonstrated its complete disregard for international law and the UN Charter," the Russian Mission to the EU said
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Road bridge on Russia-North Korea border to help foster cooperation — agency
The bridge is scheduled to open in June 2026
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Israel reports first rocket fire in north since truce with Hezbollah
Several projectiles were launched toward the northern border community of Shtula
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Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 74.83 rubles for April 24
The official yuan rate is fixed at 10.94 rubles, down 4.9 kopecks
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US faces difficult dilemma over weapons spending — NYT
The shortage of munitions for air defense systems will affect the combat readiness of US forces in Asia
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New round of Israel-Lebanon contacts to take place at White House — Axios
On April 14, the first round of direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in 43 years took place in Washington with the participation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
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Kiev ‘resets to zero’ territories it cannot hold — Russian special envoy
Rodion Miroshnik criticized Kiev’s political regime, highlighting its "disregard for human rights not only of residents in Russian regions but also of the Ukrainian citizens still officially registered as such"
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Lula da Silva calls sale of rare earths mining company to US disgrace
Brazilian President accused former governor of the Goias state Ronaldo Caiado, who signed the agreement, of abuse of authority
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Iran collects revenue from Strait of Hormuz transit fees for first time — parliament
It has been transferred to the Central Bank's account, Parliament Deputy Speaker Hamid Reza Hajibabai said
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Ukrainian forces attack DPR territory four times over past day
Reports were received of two civilians being wounded
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Beijing vows harsh response if US slaps sanctions on China over Ukraine
In the process of settling relations with the Russian Federation, the US is not entitled to impose so-called sanctions against Chinese companies and individuals, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian noted
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Russian troops take up positions on outskirts of Rai-Aleksandrovka in DPR — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, the Russian military are building on their success southwest of Kaleniki in the DPR
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Russian forces thwart Ukrainian counteroffensive in Zaporozhye Region — expert
Vitaly Kiselev noted that Ukrainian military analysts are panicking
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Italy actively supplies weapons to Ukraine, deploys UAV production facilities — Miroshnik
Active Italian arms deliveries to Kiev continue to fuel the ongoing bloodshed, Rodion Miroshnik, Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry for the Crimes of the Kiev Regime, said
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EU bans provision of LNG terminal services to Russian companies from 2027
The new sanctions also prohibit the provision of technical maintenance and other services to Russian LNG tankers and icebreakers
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EU sanctions Russian oil producers, refineries
Sanctions affected Tuapse, Komsomolsk, Angarsk, Achinsk, Syzran, Ryazan and Afipsky refineries
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Russian troops pound Ukrainian army’s energy, transport infrastructure over past day
According to the latest figures, the Ukrainian army lost more than 1,325 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Russian diplomat slams UN official’s data on those affected by Kiev’s attacks as 'big lie'
"The Westerners make every effort to ignore and hush up or distort these horrible numbers, particularly with the help of UN officials," Rodion Miroshnik pointed out
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West ignores environmental consequences of Ukrainian attacks on Black Sea coast — diplomat
Accordig to Maria Zakharova, the contaminated area amounts to about ten thousand square meters
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Nuclear drills by France, Poland will not intimidate Russia, lawmaker says
According to Andrey Kartapolov, such plans mean that Russia's relations with France and Poland are going to be even more unfriendly
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US arms shortage brings Ukrainian forces closer to defeat — State Duma member
Mikhail Sheremet recalled that US manufacturers accounted for approximately half of the total arms transferred by the West to Ukraine
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EU seeks to put Serbia up against Russia — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov said this kind of policy is extremely wrong
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Crew-13 mission with cosmonaut Teteryatnikov expected from mid-September
Alongside Sergey Teteryatnikov, NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, as well as Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk, will travel to the orbital station
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