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Developments in eastern Ukraine
42 dead, 125 taken to hospital as a result of Odessa Trade Unions House fire
There are 21 policemen among the injured
© AP Photo/Sergei Poliakov
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Power transfer in Afghanistan
Taliban's victory benefits no one, as terrorist, drug threats remain — Kremlin spokesman
"In other words, we all do not stand to gain, because the key issues still on the agenda are if Afghanistan will remain a source of the drug threat <...> and if Afghanistan will remain a safe haven for terrorist groups," Dmitry Peskov noted
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Biden extends decree on sanctions over meddling in US elections
"Although there has been no evidence of a foreign power altering the outcomes or vote tabulation in any United States election, foreign powers have historically sought to exploit America’s free and open political system," the US president said
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Russia to foil any attempts to rewrite universally recognized outcome of WWII, Lavrov vows
Russia's top diplomat emphasized that the universally recognized results of World War II, enshrined in the UN charter, were sacrosanct
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Emergency alarm sounded on ISS, all systems operating normally now — Roscosmos
Roscosmos specified that "the crew continued regular preparation for today's spacewalk," nothing threatened their lives
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Lavrov brands Kiev's attitude to Minsk agreements, Normandy format as "schizophrenia"
Russia's top diplomat noted that the Ukranian foreign minister called for a meeting in the Normandy format as soon as possible and at the same time other members of the Ukrainian leadership declared that they would not fulfill Minsk agreements
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Russian senate speaker expects EU to approve Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine
Valentina Matviyenko added that Russia would continue working to ensure the mutual recognition of vaccination certificates, including with EU countries
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Nobody will listen to statements about "danger" of Nord Stream 2 — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov also said that "Russia hopes that no one and nothing will be able to hamper the commissioning of the Nord Stream 2 project"
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Russia not to take part in September 8 Ministerial meeting on Afghanistan — diplomat
According to Maria Zakharova, Russia does not have an understanding regarding the G7 meeting on Afghanistan with participation of Russia and China
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Afghanistan's acting President Amrullah Saleh is in Panjshir — ambassador
Afghanistan's ambassador in Dushanbe Mohammad Zahir Akbar pointed out that Afghanistan's former vice-president Amrullah Saleh temporarily performed the duties of the president
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Russian Su-30SM planes arrive in Belarus for establishment of joint Air training center
Pilots of the two countries are expected to carry out joint patrols of the Union State air borders
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Russia to test first T-90M tank with over-the-horizon vision — source
According to the source, the decision on serial deliveries of this version of the tank to the Russian troops will be made after the trials
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Taliban spokesman denies Bagram airbase may be handed over to China
Earlier, it was reported that Pakistani Air Force specialists were now inspecting all five airbases in Afghanistan, while a Chinese delegation had held a meeting with the Taliban's top officials to discuss security matters. However, the information was later denied
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Russian-Belarusian exercise Zapad-2021 begins in Nizhny Novgorod Region
Participating in the exercise will be up to 200,000 officers and men, about 80 planes and helicopters, up to 760 pieces of military equipment, including 290 tanks, 240 artillery pieces, multiple rocket launchers and mortars and 15 ships
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Press review: New Taliban government raises concerns and Salvador bets on Bitcoin
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, September 8th
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FBMA vaccine to provide protection against all coronavirus strains — agency chief
Veronika Skvortsova emphasized that the vaccine had undergone all clinical tests and currently a combined first and second phase of clinical research was in progress
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Taliban spokesman cannot confirm Afghan government will be sworn in on September 11
The Taliban formed an interim government on September 8
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Unclear how situation in Afghanistan will affect regional, global security — Putin
In Vladimir Putin’s view, it is totally justified that the BRICS member states pay special attention to this issue
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Ukraine fails appeal to US to grant Kiev status of major non-NATO ally
Only 24 out of 226 deputies required supported the appeal
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Russian high jumper Maria Lasitskene wins fifth Diamond League title in Zurich
Ukraine’s Yaroslava Maguchikh finished second, while Australia’s Nicola McDermott came third
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US will bear consequences if becomes first to deploy weapons to space — Russian diplomat
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov noted that Russia and China had long been calling for using political and diplomatic means to prevent an arms race in space
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Military servicemen from seven countries arrive in Russia for Zapad-2021 drills
The Russian Aerospace Forces’ military cargo planes delivered about 500 troops from Armenia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to a training camp in the Western Military District
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Putin bestows late emergencies minister with Hero of Russia title
On Wednesday, the Emergencies Ministry said that Minister Yevgeny Zinichev died in the line of duty during drills in the northern city of Norilsk while saving a man’s life
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Buk-M3 crews show absolute accuracy at live fire exercise near Astrakhan
The crews launched two types of missiles to destroy high-speed maneuverable air defense weapons of a hypothetical enemy, each missile hit the target at a distance of 35-65 kilometers away from the facilities to be protected
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Ukrainian intelligence masterminds subversive attack on Crimean gas pipeline — FSB
In the course of the investigation, it was established that the subversive attack had been organized by the Kherson branch of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's General Intelligence Directorate
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Construction of Nord Stream 2 completed — Gazprom
According to Gazprom, 5.6 bln cubic meters of gas can be supplied through the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline this year
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CNN in fact confirms that Ukrainian secret services commit acts of state terrorism — FSB
The FSB spokesman recalled that conflicting information had been coming from the Ukrainian side from the very beginning
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Taliban invite Russia, China, Iran, Turkey, others to cabinet announcement event — TV
It is noted that the necessary procedures for the announcement of the composition of the new cabinet have been completed
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Russia concerned about Iran's nuclear capabilities — foreign ministry
From the angle of restoring the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the situation is getting more complicated, because Tehran is moving further and further from the initial terms of the agreement, Sergey Ryabkov noted
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Russian filmmaker Alexander Melnik was great professional — colleagues
Earlier, the Russian Emergencies Ministry said that Minister Yevgeny Zinichev died in the line of duty during drills in the northern city of Norilsk while saving Melnik, who arrived there to choose a location to shoot his new documentary
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Ukraine’s president admits to probability of war with Russia
At the same time, Zelensky is convinced that this would be a wrong scenario for the development of events
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FACTBOX: How countries approved Sputnik V anti-coronavirus vaccine
Sputnik V exports to other countries began in late 2020
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Crimea’s head slams subversive attack on gas pipeline as part of hybrid war against Russia
Earlier, Russia’s FSB reported that the August 23 subversive attack had been masterminded by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s Main Directorate of Intelligence
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North Pole platform is due to be accepted on July 1, 2022
The platform will be used for long-term experiments, data processing on the spot and for transmitting results to the mainland
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Ukraine initiated sanctions against 24 companies, 6 individuals over the Crimean bridge
It is proposed to apply the sanctions for a period of five years
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No decision on shifting to large-scale privatization in Russia taken, says Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov also stated that the Russian market has shifted to recovery
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Ambassador may represent Russia at Afghan government's inauguration — upper house speaker
Valentina Matviyenko stressed that Russia's representation would be no higher than at the embassy level
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Russia’s envoy to Guinea received by rebel leader — embassy
The embassy stated that Russia’s Ambassador to Guinea Vadim Razumovsky was received for a "short protocol meeting"
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Taliban spokesman announces new Afghan cabinet membership
Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund is appointed as the Prime Minister of the country
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Press review: Cracks show in Taliban leadership and Minsk opposition face serious jailtime
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, September 7th
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Plans for US air defense in Ukraine is Russia's 'red line' — Duma committee chief
Vladimir Shamanov pointed out that Russia should reserve the right to take retaliatory steps in case these plans materialized
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Russia to respond to Estonia denying visa to Russian diplomat, Foreign Ministry says
Maria Zakharova noted that the responsibility for the escalation of the situation and its consequences entirely lies with the Estonian side
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Powerful foes of Taliban will soon establish council — Afghan envoy in Dushanbe
Afghan Ambassador to Tajikistan Mohammad Zahir Aghbar pointed out that the council supporting the National Resistance Front would include Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum and other Afghan political leaders
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Putin, Russian defense minister go on Siberian retreat, Kremlin spokesman says
The president is expected to return to Moscow by the end of the day tomorrow
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Senior Russian diplomat warns against revising Vienna agreements on Iran
Sergey Ryabkov pointed out that Moscow maintained close contact with all parties to the negotiation process, holding teleconferences and consultations through embassies
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Russian, Israeli militaries to continue exchanging information on Syria — Lavrov
According to Russian foreign minister, the situation in Syria remains challenging in many respects due to the fact that many countries’ interests are intertwined in that process
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Tank Biathlon contest reveals new ideas for T-72 main battle tank upgrade — defense firm
The contest makes it possible to demonstrate the armored vehicles under quite extreme conditions close to a combat environment and frequently at their utmost capacity
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Press review: What's Russia’s view of new Afghan government and Iran seeks SCO membership
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, September 9th
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Russian emergencies minister dies at drills in the Arctic when saving life
Yevgeny Zinichev was appointed the emergencies minister on May 18, 2018
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Britain refuses to consider TASS staffers' visa applications — Foreign Ministry
"London indulges in refusals to grant visas and in other manipulations in relation to Russian journalists," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted
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Russian diplomat slams NATO plan to house Afghan refugees in Central Asia as catastrophe
The diplomat commented on the reports that European countries offered "money and resources" to Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan if they agree to let in Afghan refugees
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Start of gas supplies via Nord Stream 2 depends on German regulator — MFA
"The carbon footprint of gas transportation through Nord Stream 2 is more than five times lower in comparison with alternative routes, this is known. All documents on this account have already been provided," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also noted
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