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Developments in eastern Ukraine
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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US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Trump says Iran’s answer hardly be acceptable
The US president says Tehran has "not yet paid a big enough price"
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US adds Chechnya's Terek Rapid Response Team, 5 Russian nationals to sanctions list
Among sanctioned Russian nationals are Terek's commander Abuzayed Vismuradov, Gennady Karlov, Sergey Kossiev, Ruslan Geremeyev and Elena Trikulya
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Unfriendly steps of North Macedonia prevent commission’s meeting — Russian ambassador
Dmitry Zykov says North Macedonia has sided with all the EU restrictive measures against Russia since the start of the special military operation in Ukraine
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Russia shoots down 505 Ukrainian aircraft-type drones in day — Defense Ministry
According to the Defense Ministry, 671 aircraft, 284 helicopters, 140,399 unmanned aerial vehicles, 658 anti-aircraft missile systems, 29,127 tanks and other armored combat vehicles
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Putin shown model of section of pipeline used in Operation Stream
During the operation, 800 Russian soldiers advanced through the pipeline over six days, covering nearly 15 kilometers to emerge on the surface behind enemy lines
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Kiev loses around 8,010 troops in special op zone over past week
Forces of the Black Sea Fleet destroyed 14 unmanned Ukrainian Navy boats over the past week, the Russian Defense Ministry said
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Russia’s oil production down 56,000 bpd in February — OPEC
Russia’s production was planned at 9.574 mbd of oil in February considering all voluntary cuts
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Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iraq discuss oil market, compensations
Participants in the meeting highlighted importance of keeping stability and balance in global oil markets
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Azerbaijan's parliament suspends cooperation with EP across all areas
The Milli Majlis approved the decision at its session on May 1
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Iranian envoy to UN says US naval blockade amounts to piracy
Amir Saeid Iravani also emphasized Tehran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz were "grounded in Iran's right and obligation under the law of the sea and its national laws and regulations"
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Some 170 Ukrainian air defense crews failed to down any Geran UAV in past year
Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force Pavel Yelizarov also added that Ukraine was apparently planning to once again send some members of its mobile air defense teams to serve in assault units
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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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China urges US to stop abusing sanctions — Chinese Embassy in Washington
Liu Pengyu stressed that China opposes unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction that have no basis in international law
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Mertz to be blamed until he corrects mistakes or quits — Dmitriev
Earlier, the Pentagon said it will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany within the next 6-12 months
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Bulgarian MEP sees EU sabotaging attempts to normalize ties with Russia
According to Petar Volgin, culture, sports, and science must not be "victimized by ideological intolerance"
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More and more Europeans flee EU over disagreement with Western policies — Duma speaker
He added that as of the end of October 2025, Europeans submitted 2,275 applications for temporary residence permits in Russia, and today this figure stands at about 3,400
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Shooter at Trump’s event criticized authorities for refusing Ukraine aid
According to New York Post, Cole Tomas Allen previously organized fundraisers for the Ukrainian army
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US operation against Iran cost $100 billion — foreign minister
Abbas Araghchi noted that "Israel First always means America Last"
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Expert sees link between US move to pull troops from Germany and Russia’s list of targets
According to Russia’s top brass, the European branches of Ukrainian drone-production companies are located across eight European countries
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Pentagon says withdrawal of troops from Germany punishment for its position on Iran — NYT
According to the newspaper, Germany's reluctance to help the United States in military operations against Iran has caused discontent in Washington
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US ruling party risks losing control of Congress in midterm elections — analyst
Andrew Napolitano opined that US President Donald Trump "is in bad shape politically"
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US stopped financing Ukrainian army, but to continue to make money in Ukraine — expert
According to him, this approach indicates US intention to "withdraw itself" and avoid direct involvement in the conflict
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Word ‘justice’ becomes oxymoron in Ukraine — Russian Foreign Ministry
The current regime, despite earlier promises to complete the investigation of the Odessa tragedy and punish the perpetrators, is clearly not up to justice today, she said
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Kiev loses 1,195 troops during day in special military operation zone — Defense Ministry
The ministry said that the North battlegroup defeated formations of the Ukrainian mechanized brigade and the air defense brigade in the areas of the settlements of Druzhba, Velikaya Berezka and Kondratovka in the Sumy Region
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Zelensky imposes sanctions on two senior Russian sport officials
In all, five individuals, including three Russian nationals, have been targeted by the latest sanctions
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Almost all localities across Zaporozhye Region left without electricity
Governor Yevgeny Balitsky said that emergency blackouts have affected almost all localities in the Zaporozhye Region
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Russia fully compensated excess oil production within OPEC+ framework
Russia may reach complete performance of its oil production quota during several coming months, Alexander Novak added
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Russian energy minister participating in meeting with OPEC representatives — media
The meeting is also attended by oil and energy ministers of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Venezuela
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Trump says US wants to take control of Cuba 'almost immediately'
The US President said on March 5 that Washington intends to work out a further course of action against Cuba after the completion of the military operation against Iran
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Teenager commits suicide jumping out of 12th floor window in Moscow
According to police, the boy’s father accused his of stealing cell phones from his classmates
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Fire extinguished at marine terminal in Tuapse
About 130 people participated in extinguishing the fire
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US military bases in Middle East cannot protect Washington’s allies — Khamenei
Earlier, the Iranian supreme leader said that the United States has no place in the future of the Persian Gulf
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Russia developing its first UAV tracking system — Almaz-Antey
According to the group’s deputy CEO for air navigation systems and dual-use products Dmitry Savitsky, all key organizational, technical, and technological solutions for creating a drone surveillance and control system have already undergone experimental trials
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Wagner fighters rescue Chinese miners from militants in Central African Republic — paper
It is noted that 12 people were rescued during the operation
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Bundestag calls US troops withdrawal from Germany ‘wake-up call,’ but no reason for panic
The possible withdrawal of American troops from Germany on the announced scale is not a reason for panic, but another wake-up call, said chairman of the Bundestag Defense Committee Thomas Rowekamp
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Czech Republic still coordinates artillery ammunition supplies to Ukraine — Welt
According to the report, the process has involved diplomats and arms dealers
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Russia’s top diplomat expects progress in Pakistan Stream negotiations
Russia is ready to sign the necessary corporate documents for construction of the Pakistan Stream gas pipeline
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US leader describes talk with Russian president as good
He added that, in his view, Putin wants the conflict to be settled, which is a great sign
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Medvedev assesses risk of nuclear apocalypse, slams 'idiots' leading Europe
The politician emphasized that Russia’s conflict with the West was an existential one
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Battlegroup West destroys 4 Starlink stations, 18 UAV control points of Ukrainian forces
In addition, the air defense crews of the group destroyed a Hammer guided aerial bomb and 11 aircraft-type UAVs
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US mulling military options in Cuba, with emphasis remaining on diplomacy — Politico
According to sources in the Donald Trump administration, cited by the media, the US has signaled to Cuba that the regime change "may have to wait," but some top officials would have to resign
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EU summit in Cyprus demonstrates rift over Ukraine’s membership
Politico reported that the Estonian prime minister favored "accelerating" Ukraine’s membership, while his Croatian counterpart all but scoffed at the idea of Kiev joining any time soon
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NATO disintegration continues — Tusk on US decision to withdraw some troops from Germany
According to the Polish Prime Minister, the greatest threat to the transatlantic community is not posed by its external enemies
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Pentagon orders withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany
The withdrawal is to be completed over the next six to twelve months, Assistant to the US Secretary of War for Public Affairs Sean Parnell said
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Iran handed over roadmap to reach agreement to the US — news agency
According to a report by Fars, the document contains Tehran’s requirements and a "clear-cut roadmap" for reaching the agreement
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Yemeni Coast Guard reports armed seizure of tanker in country's waters
Unknown persons headed towards the Gulf of Aden
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West’s systems cannot intercept Russia’s Oreshnik warheads — expert
"Currently, there is only one air defense missile system on planet Earth that was originally designed to intercept medium-range ballistic missiles and hypersonic warheads — the S-500 Prometheus," Alexander Mikhailov said
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Ukraine damages energy facilities in Zaporozhye in course of attack
This led to a partial power outage in populated areas of the region, reported regional governor Yevhen Balitsky
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Press review: Iran open to deal but Trump may attack and Cuba prepares for mobilization
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, February 6th
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Taiwanese military says over 30 Chinese aircraft cross median line of Taiwan Strait
Taiwan’s military agency accused the Chinese People’s Liberation Army of "blatantly" violating international norms by conducting "live-fire exercises without prior warning"
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Iran to hit more targets if US attacks Kharg Island — ambassador
Tehran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Amir Hossein Hosseini also expressed hope that the conflict would be resolved diplomatically
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Gas carrier with Indian cargo safely traversed Hormuz — news agency
ANI reported that MT Sarv Shakti carries 46,313 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas, with twenty crewmembers on board
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Russia needs no reaction from Kiev to Putin’s proposed V-Day ceasefire — Kremlin
"It was a decision made by the Russian president and it will be observed," Dmitry Peskov stressed
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Uragan MLRS crews hit Ukrainian troops’ positions in Zaporozhye Region
The mission was completed by Russia’s Battlegroup East
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European NATO countries obsessed with ‘inevitability of war in Europe’ — Ulyanov
In this context, the Russian Permanent Representative to international organizations in Vienna mentioned the Northern Strike exercises that have begun in Finland, which are taking place 70 kilometers from the Russian border
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Ukrainian army sustaining catastrophic losses in Konstantinovka — expert
Vitaly Kiselev recalled that Russian forces have cut the Ukrainian unit in Konstantinovka in half, driving a wedge into the enemy's defenses
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Russian MP warns of nuclear proliferation risk if Israel uses nukes against Iran
Alexey Pushkov noted that the question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will use nuclear weapons in Iran has been actively discussed on American television in recent days
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France sees building materials price hike due to conflict in Middle East — newspaper
According to a report by Le Parisien, over 60% small repair companies received notices of the increase of tariffs from their suppliers
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Ukrainian ‘Martian’ UAV stealth capability makes detection tough — security source
Despite these challenges, Russian military personnel on the front lines are destroying AI-powered drones using mobile air defense teams and FPV air defense ambushes, the sourse said
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World’s largest nuclear-powered sub takes part in Russia’s Northern Fleet drills
Its notional enemies were small missile ships Onega and Naryan-Mar
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Open fire at marine terminal in Tuapse eliminated
On the night of May 1, falling debris from a Ukrainian UAV ignited the terminal
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Achieving special military operation goals to mean justice to Odessa tragedy victims — MFA
The tragedy at the Odessa House of Trade Unions occurred on May 2, 2014, reported Russian Foreign Ministry press secretary Maria Zakharova
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Russia’s GDP by PPP ranked 4th largest globally due to agriculture, chemicals — expert
This was facilitated by the growth of the agricultural, chemical, and manufacturing industries, according to Anton Sviridenko
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North Macedonia provides military, technical aid to Ukraine — Russian envoy
According to Dmitry Zykov, Skopje's position on the Ukrainian crisis is dictated by the Euro-Atlantic vector of its foreign policy, which is solemnly declared at various levels in the country
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Russia complies with OPEC oil output cut quota by 95.2% in April
In April, Russia cut oil production by 285,600 barrels per day to the level of October 2016
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Fregat booster with military spacecraft separates from Soyuz-2 carrier rocket
It will take several hours to put the satellite in its designated orbit
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Russia publishes unique 1945 Soviet embassy report of Hiroshima bombing
After the atom bombing Hiroshima was a scorched plain with the ruins of 15-20 ferroconcrete buildings left
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Venezuela may follow UAE in leaving OPEC under US leader's pressure — The Globe and Mail
The UAE’s exit from OPEC was a gift to Donald Trump, who has long criticized the group’s influence on global oil prices, the newspaper noted
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INTERVIEW: Almaz-Antey launches 48 units of flight support equipment in 2025
He said an interview with TASS that the automation systems of Russian manufacturers comply with the highest levels of international automation processes
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Russia ratifies military cooperation agreement with Nicaragua
The ratification of the document will contribute to strengthening cooperation between countries in the military field
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Japan’s Taiyo Oil buys Russian oil as part of supply diversification efforts
The company representative noted that "supplies of Sakhalin Blend oil are not subject to sanctions"
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EU needs to start Europeanization of collective security, official says
"An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us, an attack against the entire European Union," European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius stated
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DPR head doubts change of power in Ukraine possible after political crackdown by Kiev
Denis Pushilin added that the Kiev regime has proved effective at eliminating political opponents
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Kiev troops shell DPR seven times in past day, two wounded
Seven munitions of various types were fired towards the region in the reported period
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Kremlin comments on potential timeframes of Victory Day ceasefire
Russia last announced a ceasefire for the Easter weekend
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New sanctions against Cuba violate UN Charter — Cuban MFA
Rodriguez Parrilla also said US actions "demonstrate an intention to impose, once again, collective punishment on the Cuban people"
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Ukraine loses over 520,000 troops in 2025 — Russian General Staff
Sergey Rudskoy says total loss of Ukrainian servicemen is estimated at more than 1,5 million
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Key OPEC+ countries to discuss oil production plan for June
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 01:00 p.m. Moscow time (10:00 a.m. GMT)
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Newest ocean minesweeper Polyarny commissioned into Russian Navy
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that the minesweeper Commander Captain 3rd Rank Vitaly Kabanov performed the ritual of the first raising of the St. Andrew's flag
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Iran’s UN mission blasts US for more than five decades of breaching NPT
The US should not be given any cover for its outrageous and hypocritical behavior, Iran’s Mission to the UN said
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Russia stands against review of veto in UN Security Council
The 71st session of the UN General Assembly has opened in New York on September 13
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US analyst calls Trump’s letter on end of war with Iran 'farcical'
Andrew Napolitano noted that this notification to Congress is frivolous in legal terms and "ased on a misreading of the statute"
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INTERVIEW: Officials in North Macedonia avoid contact with Russian diplomats — ambassador
Some officials maintain working contacts with the embassy and provide assistance in solving specific issues, the Russia’s new ambassador to Skopje, Dmitry Zykov noted
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LG files eleven applications for trademark registration in Russia
Earlier, Rospatent head Yury Zubov said in an interview with TASS that well-known foreign brands are trying to ensure both registration and extension of their trademarks in Russia
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War with US not over yet, Iran holding defensive positions — Foreign Ministry
According to Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh, it is now necessary to "focus on ending this war and eliminating its root causes"
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Deputy calls for dismissal of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council head
On Friday, several new parts of the tapes in the case of Zelensky's friend Timur Mindich were released
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Changing of the guard in Dagestan: Putin meets with representatives of republic
The Russian leader supported the candidacy of the head of the Supreme Court of Dagestan, Fyodor Shchukin, for the post of head of the region
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Israeli army strikes 120 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon in past day
In the strikes, approximately 70 military structures and approximately 50 Hezbollah infrastructure sites were dismantled across several areas, the IDF reported
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Russian Navy’s research vessel visits Saudi port on way to Antarctica
"The vessel’s crew had an opportunity to rest, food and water supplies were replenished to required norms," Russian Navy spokesman Igor Dygalo said
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Russian Defense Ministry confirms meeting of Russian, US chiefs of general staff in Vienna
In early January, Valery Gerasimov and Joseph Dunford held phone negotiations
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Spacecraft with artificial gravity patented in Russia
"The space system with artificial gravity includes an axial module with static and rotating parts, connected with the help of a hermetically sealed flexible junction, as well as habitable modules, rotation equipment and power sources," according to the patent
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It is important to conduct dialogue to balance energy markets — Kremlin spokesman on OPEC+
Dmitry Peskov commented on the possibility of Russia's withdrawal from OPEC+ following the UAE's decision to leave this group
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Parliament speaker calls for justice over Israeli attacks on mosques in southern Lebanon
Nabih Berri called on Muslims and Christians to join forces "to expose those seeking to stir up religious hatred in Lebanon"
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Russia warned Turkey of imminent army coup, says Iran’s FNA
The news agency referred to several Arab media outlets quoting diplomats from Ankara
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Damage to Tuapse refinery, timeline for restoration yet to be assessed — Novak
"It is quite a complex situation there," Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said
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Sheremetyevo airport handles flights after coordination with government
It noted that adjustments to the flight schedule are possible
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Zelensky reportedly asked Washington for details of Russia's V-Day ceasefire proposals
Vladimir Zelensky also expressed Ukraine's interest in establishing a long-term ceasefire
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Zelensky sanctions former head of his office Bogdan
Andrey Bogdan currently resides in Austria, where he often criticizes Vladimir Zelensky both publicly and in private conversations, according to Ukrainian media
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Putting the Western hemisphere on notice, nuclear deterrence: Pentagon chief’s remarks
The United States is ready to conduct military operations in the Western Hemisphere if they are necessary to promote US interests, Pete Hegseth said
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Nuclear icebreaker returns from jubilee voyage to North Pole
Most tourists take routes to the North Pole on board nuclear icebreakers from the port of Murmansk
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US signals intention to punish rather than cooperate with Europe — newspaper
According to the newspaper, the differences between the Trump administration and European allies are starting to look irreconcilable
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