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Unidentified persons attack PrivatBank offices in Odessa
The malefactors detonated a piece of a pipe filled with explosives and bolts in front of the bank’s office in Odessa
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Secessionist sentiment stronger in some US states, Canada — newspaper
The Seattle-based organization Cascadia Democratic Action is preparing referendums in Washington and Oregon to establish an independent nation of Cascadia and secede from the US in 2028
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Europe's security crisis caused by ignoring Russia's interests — envoy to UK
Russia, for its part, defends what is non-negotiable: the right to security, sovereignty, and one's own path of development, Andrey Kelin said
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Ukraine attacks transport workshop of Zaporozhye nuclear power plant
As a result of the strikes, three cars were damaged, two of which were completely destroyed by fire, the station said
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Russian Armed Forces shot down three Ukrainian Su-25 aircraft over day
Since the beginning of the special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian Armed Forces have destroyed 201 aircraft
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Kiev cannot escape responsibility for crime in Starobelsk — Russian Foreign Ministry
This crime has no statute of limitations, the ministry said
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Russia fulfills commitments in non-proliferation and arms control — Foreign Ministry
Implementing provisions of New START is an example of Russia’s strict compliance with international commitments in the sphere of non-proliferation and arms control, the Russian Foreign Ministry says
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Russian forces liberate five settlements over past week, including Priyut in DPR
Last week, units of the Battlegroup South advanced deep into enemy defenses and liberated the settlements of Khimik and Roskoshnoye in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry reported
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Russia hits Ukrainian army deployment sites in DPR with FAB bombs — Defense Ministry
As a result of the airstrikes, the enemy's temporary deployment points were hit, which was confirmed by means of objective monitoring in real time, said the Russian Defense Ministry
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Russian top brass decides to decrease military activity in direction of Kiev, Chernigov
The General Staff of Russia’s Armed Forces will report in greater detail about the decisions made following the return of the Russian delegation to Moscow, Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin informed
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Ukraine’s public debt rises by more than $110 bln since 2022
The external debt increased nearly three times
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Putin increases Russian army’s staffing strength by almost 7,400 servicemen
The staffing strength of the Russian Armed Forces is hereby established at 2,399,130, including 1,510,000 servicemen
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Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicts 165 casualties on Ukrainian army in past 24 hours
The battlegroup also destroyed two enemy armored combat vehicles and two multiple rocket launchers
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FACTBOX: What we know about Ukrainian drone attack on Panorama of Siege of Sevastopol
Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said the historical building housing the Panorama of the Siege of Sevastopol was virtually destroyed
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US-Israeli strike on humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran reported
The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incident
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US and Iran to sign memorandum on Sunday in virtual format — Axios
The document provides for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the launch of negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program, Axios quoted sources as saying
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Ukrainian forces lose over 1,460 troops in Battlegroup West responsibility area in a week
Nine electronic and counter-battery warfare stations were destroyed, the Russian Defense Ministry reported
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Kiev forces lose over 2,850 troops in a week in Battlegroup East responsibility zone
The Russian Defense Ministry clarified that during the week, units of the Battlegroup East continued active offensive operations
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EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell
The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia
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Western countries aware time to pressurize Russia is running out — Dodik
They expected to break Russia with sanctions, leader of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats, the leading political party in Republika Srpska, one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s entities, said
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Hungarian PM warns Ukraine's accession to EU to be long and difficult
Peter Magyar confirmed that thanks to the agreement on the restoration of the rights of the Hungarian minority in Transcarpathia, Hungary withdrew its objections to the start of the negotiations
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West trying to minimize Serbs’ communication with Russia — Dodik
The Serbs are emotionally bound with Russia, beyond any doubt, he said
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Duration of stay on Russian prospective orbital station limited to about 3 years — expert
In Vyacheslav Shurshakov' estimates, typical length of space missions to ROSS would be about 10-11 months
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Kalashnikov boosts production of newest AK-12K assault rifles for special op by 15%
The first batch was delivered to the customer in February 2026, the Kalashnikov Group said
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Launching remaining Nord Stream line takes just a button push — Putin
According to the Russian leader, only a decision from the government of the Federal Republic of Germany is required
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Iran calls on Saudi Arabia to ‘eject’ US troops from region
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation
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Russia demonstrates night vision goggles that outshine US analogues
The helmet-mounted goggles of the GEO-ONV1 type are currently used by the crews of Mi and Ka helicopters
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US forces down several Iranian drones heading toward Strait of Hormuz — media
A source told Reuters that the intercepted drones posed a threat to commercial shipping
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Riots in western Kazakhstan organized by criminal gangs – Nazarbayev
Some 16 people were killed
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Kherson Region suffers full power outage due to incident
Specialists are working to restore power supply as soon as possible
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West wants to ‘dissolve’ Republika Srpska so as it does not interfere — Dodik
They are doing everything toward this end, chairman of the country's leading political party, the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats said
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Swiss, Qatari national teams end FIFA World Cup match with a draw
Switzerland will play with Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 18 in the next tour
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US to crack down on ‘birth tourism’ to country — State Department
State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott noted that "Illicit 'birth tourism' networks charge tens of thousands of dollars and coach individuals to commit visa fraud by lying to consular officers"
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Cargo Dragon spacecraft to undock from ISS on June 16 — NASA
Cargo Dragon will return to Earth carrying the results of experiments conducted aboard the ISS, including cartilage tissue samples printed using a bioprinter, as well as materials for research into cancer treatment
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General HQ of Iranian army warns of potentially larger strikes on Tel Aviv
The Iranian military also advised "host countries of US military bases to force the Americans to leave their territory, if they want to avoid damage"
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Germany buys projectiles for Ukraine at 6,000 euros — security forces
At the same time, at the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, the cost of one 155-mm projectile was about 2,000 euros
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US, Iran not to sign peace memorandum on Sunday — Iranian Foreign Ministry
But it is possible in the next few days, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said
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Ukraine’s military shells Russia’s Kursk Region nearly 140 times in past day
The Ukrainian attacks damaged windows and fences of two private homes and a truck in the settlement of Rybinskiye Budy in the Oboyansky district
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Agreements worth some 100 bln rbls signed at Dagestan forum
According to Gazimagomedov, 18 agreements including 12 industrial agreements were signed out of 30 planned
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Rector of Dagestan university appointed Acting mayor of Makhachkala
The former mayor of Makhachkala, Said Amirov, was detained on June 1 and later placed under arrest on suspicion of organizing a murder conspiracy against an Interior investigator
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Philippine ambassador: Economy remains promising sphere for Russia-ASEAN cooperation
According to the ambassador, this is not only with regard to trade in goods but also services and two-way investments
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Shipbuilders to build a series of Project 636.3 submarines for Russia’s Northern Fleet
Varshavyanka-class conventional subs more than once confirmed their stated operational characteristics, the source underscored
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Israel, US attack amusement park in central Iran
No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet
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Brent crude oil surpasses $78 per barrel first time since November 26
The price of WTI crude oil futures grew by 2.66% to $75.75 per barrel
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Italian PM to start visit to Russia with meeting Patriarch Kirill
Mario Monti will first meet Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow on Monday, July 23, and will hold talks with Vladimir Putin in Sochi later in the day
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Number of victims of Israeli strikes on Lebanon increases to 3,756 — Health Ministry
The Israeli Air Force has killed 45 people and injured 149 in the last 48 hours, the ministry said
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Petersburg court to announce verdict for the criminal leader accused of extortion
The prosecutor demanded for the defendant to be sentenced to 18 years in a maximum security penitentiary, the defense insisted on acquittal
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Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus create counterbalance to neo-Nazi Ukraine, NATO — MFA
Amid the turbulent military and political situation in the world, Russia and Belarus have lately "taken serious measures to strengthen the common defense and security space of the Union State," the Russian Foreign Ministry said
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Fidesz congress to re-elect Orban as party leader
According to party spokesman Bertalan Havasi, Orban is expected to be the only candidate for the leadership post
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Upper house speaker slams US-Israeli operation against Iran as geopolitical mistake
Valentina Matviyenko emphasized that this intervention has destabilized the Middle East, triggering an energy crisis, yet it ultimately changes nothing
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US troop buildup near Iran not sign of any new decisions — White House
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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US-Iran peace deal signing, opening of Strait of Hormuz planned for June 14 — Trump
After that the Strait of Hormuz will be fully unblocked, said US President
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Few Western countries behind all big conflicts of past 300 years — intelligence chief
"The upcoming celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory is an opportunity to reflect back on history and draw some conclusions," Sergey Naryshkin pointed out
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What is known about the Izhevsk school shooting
The emergency happened Monday morning in the school number 88 in downtown Izhevsk
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Special op, nuclear forces, Oreshnik and Burevestnik: what Putin told defense officials
The Russian president noted that Russia’s strategic nuclear forces will continue to play a key role in deterring aggression and maintaining the global balance of power
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s energy, transport sites in past day
Russian troops liberate 172 buildings in Konstantinovka in Donetsk region over past day
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US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV
Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation
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Russian troops liberate Aleksandrovka community in Donetsk region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 180 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two US-made armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Russian troops wipe out Ukrainian army’s deployment sites by glide bombs in DPR
Live-recording images confirm the successful destruction of the targets: the temporary deployment site of a unit of the Ukrainian National Guard’s 4th separate rapid reaction brigade in the area of the settlement of Belitskoye and the temporary deployment site of a formation of the Ukrainian army’s 63rd separate mobile brigade in the area of the settlement of Shchurovo
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Fifth International "Spasskaya Tower" festival kicks off in Moscow
More than 20 military orchestras from 12 countries will participate in the festival that will last until September 8
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Orban re-elected as Fidesz chairman
Former Hungarian Prime Minister assured that he was not going to give up and would fight for Fidesz to return to power
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US state attorneys general launch probe into OpenAI — media
According to the report by The Wall Street Journal, the company received a broad legal request seeking documents related to its policies, advertising practices, consumer data handling, deep learning models, and activities involving minors and elderly users
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Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait
Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said
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Academic research institute director Alexander Shiplyuk arrested on high treason charges
According to Vasily Fomin, Shiplyuk was taken to Moscow’s Lefortovo detention center
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Kiev trying to reassemble front, force Russian army to retreat from Volchansk — expert
Andrey Marochko said that development of combat power is registered in this area, including by assault teams
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Washington backed biolabs in Ukraine, dozens of others countries — US intelligence
According to the statement, a US-funded biolab in Ukraine "likely housed dangerous pathogens"
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Republika Srpska not to vote for joining EU, Dodik believes
This annoys Brussels, chairman of the country’s leading political party, the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats, said
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Meeting between Trump, Zelensky on G7 sidelines unconfirmed yet — AFP
According to Politico, French President Emmanuel Macron is looking for ways to woo Trump and ensure that he does not leave the meeting prematurely
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Zelensky brought himself into dead end, Ukrainian politician says
"Zelensky has effectively destroyed almost all the legitimate power in the country, including all its branches," leader of the Other Ukraine movement Viktor Medvedchuk noted
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Company making Hornet drones for attacks on Russia owned by Google ex-head — envoy
The first combat use of such drones in the zone of the special military operation was recorded in March 2026, when these drones attacked Donetsk, said Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry for the Crimes of the Kiev Regime Rodion Miroshnik
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Zaporozhye nuclear power plant to show IAEA site of Ukrainian attack when possible
At the moment, this is not possible because of the threat of repeated attacks, Director of Communications Yevgenia Yashina told
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Rival to the Concorde: Russian supersonic passenger jet can enter production in 2030-2031
Director of the Central Aero-hydrodynamic Institute Kirill Sypalo said that the aircraft will allow to reduce the time of transporting passengers and cargo to remote distances
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One civilian killed, five others injured in Ukrainian attacks on Kherson Region
The Ukrainian military also attacked communities in eight districts of the Kherson Region, Governor Vladimir Saldo said
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Anthropic cuts off access to its most advanced AI models following US government order
US authorities earlier ordered to block foreign users from accessing the models
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Russian troops liberate Chervonaya Zarya community in Sumy Region over past day
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,370 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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IN BRIEF: Putin speaks on retaliatory strikes, development of AI-powered drones
The Russian president Vladimir Putin has held a Kremlin meeting with participants in the special military operation on Russia Day
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Donbass, Novorossiya to reach general Russian level by 2030 — Putin
In April 2023, the Russian government approved a comprehensive program of the social and economic development of Donbass and Novorossiya, the Russian president said
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz until further notice — government agency
"Applicants who have already obtained transit permits are kindly requested to remain patient and await further notice by the PGSA," the agency said
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Trump says US forces killed leader of Tren de Aragua criminal group
According to the US president, the strike was carried out in coordination with the Venezuelan side
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Pezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorism
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Representatives of United States and Iran may meet in Switzerland next week — TV
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar plans to travel to Switzerland soon to prepare for the meeting, whose agenda is not specified
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Russia establishes Unmanned Systems Forces
The structure of this new branch of the armed forces has been determined, the head of the Unmanned Systems Forces has been appointed, military administration units have been created at all levels
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Russia’s international reserves up $5.1 bln in one week to $749.7 bln — Central Bank
As of May 29, the country’s reserves totaled $748.7 bln
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Issue with Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline to be solved soon — envoy
Chairman of the Russian part of the Russia-China Committee of Friendship, Peace and Development Boris Titov emphasized that the issue relates more to logistics, but not to the price
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Over 700,000 Russian troops deployed in special military operation zone — Putin
According to the president, the Russian government is considering education programs for participants in the special military operation
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US records first emphatic World Cup victory in 96 years
The Americans opened their home campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay
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Russian troops retain strategic initiative, steadily move forward — Putin
The Kiev regime is unable to hold back this advance and resorts to terrorist methods, the Russian president said
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Russia to increase retaliatory strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure facilities — Putin
President pointed out that Russia should "respond properly" to Ukrainian attacks
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Zaporozhye nuclear power plant confirms restoration of external power supply
The backup diesel generators, which provided reliable power supply for the station’s own needs during the absence of external power, were shut down and put on standby
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Ukraine reinforces army units with fighters from Aidar battalion — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, this is done to strengthen conscript-based units that are not combat-ready
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Russia to continue responsible action in global food market — PM
The buildup of sovereignty and food security of Eurasian Economic Union member-countries will continue at the same time, the prime minister noted
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Ukraine attacks central market LPR’s market wounding seven civilians
The Ukrainian Armed Forces has carried out another terrorist attack, Luhansk People's Republic head Leonid Pasechnik said
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Russia-China January-May trade volume jumps by 22.9% to $109.5 billion — customs
In May, the turnover amounted to $23.72 billion, flat on April levels
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Russia was telling truth about US biolabs in Ukraine — Putin’s envoy
Kirill Dmitriev called on Wikipedia to revise its article on biological laboratories in Ukraine, which describes the issue as a conspiracy theory
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Light motor plane crash-lands near Volgograd in southern Russia
One person was injured in the incident
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Indian An-32 military-transport plane crashes in country’s northeast
The Indian Air Force reported that a special commission would be set up to investigate the causes of the crash
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BrahMos JV announces readiness to supply missiles for Russian troops
These will be either missiles for the Navy or missiles for ground forces, Alexander Maksichev said
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Moscow and Minsk adopt initiatives to combat Western sanctions — Russian Foreign Ministry
In the context of the sanctions war unleashed by the collective West, Russia and Belarus are "taking joint steps to counter illegal restrictions and strengthen financial and technological sovereignty."
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Zaporozhye nuclear power station reconnected to Ferroalloy power line — IAEA
This follows the successful repair of the Ferroalloy back-up power line
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Russian prosecutors submit case over 12 oppositionists’ actions to court
As regards the other participants in the May 6, 2012, criminal offense, investigation of their involvement continues
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Putin wise to avoid large-scale strikes on Ukraine — Dodik
The special operation is conducted with great attention to the protection of the civilian population chairman of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats, the leading political party of Republika Srpska said
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Ukraine becomes testing ground for West’s scientific experiments — Russian senator
Today it is especially important to achieve full international verification of the activities of all such facilities, Russian Senator from the DPR Alexander Voloshin said
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