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Russian child taken from besieged Sloviansk to Russia
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Hungarian government to keep foreign policy, if it wins elections — Szijjarto
It will fight for the return of Russian energy to Europe, the foreign minister said
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Russia needs to develop its own LLMs to guarantee its progress — Putin
The president called LLMs a "basic, end-to-end technology that is the foundation for the sovereign development in all areas"
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Venezuela to host International Army Games contest for first time — Shoigu
The eighth International Army Games will bring together teams from 37 countries, the Russian defense minister said
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Operational security makes Oreshnik system in Belarus invisible to opponents — official
Alexander Volfovich emphasized that the Oreshnik and tactical nuclear weapons are deployed in Belarus only to protect its territory
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Russian senator discusses South Ossetia referendum with Georgian colleagues
Grigory Karasin noted that that was one of the issues of concern for Tbilisi
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Plane carrying Russian soldiers who returned from captivity lands in Moscow Region
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, 175 Russian servicemen were returned from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime
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Russian government approves additional tariff quota for grain exports
The main grain export quota, effective from February 15 to June 30, is set at 20 million tons
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Russian LNG deliveries to Spain rise by over 120% in March
According to the company, in the first month of spring, Spain purchased the equivalent of 9,807 GWh of LNG from Russia
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US continues to build up its military group in Middle East — WSJ
According to the report, new fighter jets and attack aircraft have recently arrived in the region, while between 1,500 and 2,000 soldiers from the elite 82nd Airborne Division of the US Army may be delivered in the coming days
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Kalashnikov successfully tests multi-bullet assault rifle cartridges against drones
According to Kalashnikov, the customer’s representatives highly praised the performance characteristics of the 5.45mm multi-bullet cartridges, as well as the accuracy and precision of their fire against aerial targets during the dynamic testing
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Putin meets with head of Roscosmos Bakanov
The conversation took place on the eve of the Cosmonautics Day celebrated on April 12
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Iran and US to hold new round of talks on Saturday evening — TV
The delegations held two rounds of talks in Islamabad, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting reported
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Format of Cuban delegation's participation in SPIEF worked out
It is too early to talk about final decisions, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says
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Over 200 foreigners sign army contracts in Moscow in 2023 — chief enlistment officer
It is stressed that foreign nationals can also sign contracts with the Defense Ministry
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Iconic Praga restaurant building in Moscow sold for $22 mln
The initial price was set at 1.78 billion rubles ($27.7 million)
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Kursk legislators unanimously accept city mayor’s resignation
The legislators appointed Deputy Mayor Sergey Kotlyarov to serve as the city’s acting head
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Zelensky’s ‘Middle Eastern bravado’ flops — envoy
"Ukrainian air defense specialists" were kicked out "after catastrophic failures", the Russian foreign ministry ambassador at large on Kiev’s war crimes said
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Hungarian government to keep foreign policy, if it wins elections — Szijjarto
It will fight for the return of Russian energy to Europe, the foreign minister said
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US-Iran talks last for more than five hours
Consultations began around 17:00 local time
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Decision on Russian operation in Syria made with no haste — Kremlin chief of staff
The final discussion on the operation in Syria, with senior military officials taking part, was held at a meeting of Russia's Security Council late in the evening on September 29, Sergey Ivanov says
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First batch of Skvorets-opto drones deployed to special military operation zone
Radio jamming of all kinds is not a problem for Skvorets-opto drones
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Iran denies US Navy destroyer passed through Strait of Hormuz
Earlier correspondent for American portal Axios and Channel 12 of Israeli television Barak Ravid quoted American official sources as saying that several US Navy ships had passed through Hormuz on Saturday without coordination with Iran
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Estimate of jet fuel shortage start in EU too optimistic — Dmitriev
The official commented on the recent publication of the association's letter by FT
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Iran announces new wave of attacks on Israeli, US military targets in region
According to its information, the strikes targeted a gathering of US servicemen in the UAE, an Israeli vessel in the port of Jebel Ali in the UAE, and a US military base in Kuwait
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Piece of Holy Fire delivered from Jerusalem to Moscow
It is expected that various dioceses will be able to receive a particle soon
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Russia vows to keep UN World Food Program free from politicization — MFA
The Foreign Ministry pointed out that Russia is "ready for equal cooperation with other members of the Executive Board, prioritizing the interests of the most food-insecure populations"
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Researchers from Wegener Institute discover unknown island in Antarctica
A 93-strong expedition team was exploring the northwestern Weddell Sea when the island "appeared." The available nautical charts mark it as a danger zone
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EU leadership going crazy, seeking to acquire nukes: Russian SVR’s key statements
German experts are capable of covertly obtaining enough weapons-grade plutonium for a nuclear device within about a month, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service said
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Italian vessel has been stranded in Hormuz for over a month — agency
According to the report, the crew members are safe, and the vessel is undamaged
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US, Iran to fail to make deal, but Washington to get out of war — expert
According to Trita Parsi, Tehran considers it "essential" to ensure that the ceasefire regime extends to Lebanon
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Russia to assist Vietnam in ensuring the country's energy security — Rosatom
The parties discussed the possibility of linking nuclear energy research with the development of new energy and high-tech areas in the context of the global energy transition
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Ukrainian drones wound two Belgorod Region civilians — governor
Shelling of Shebekino broke windows and damaged facades, fences of 18 private houses, six outbuildings, and six cars
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France edges out Russia’s neutral team in quarterfinals of 2026 Men's Water Polo World Cup
The French squad is now set to play in the semifinals of the Division 2 against the winner of the quarterfinals match between the teams of Montenegro and Romania
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Ukrainian drone attack wounds two adults, one-year-old child in Kursk Region
Governor Alexander Khinshtein said the Ukrainian attack took place after 1:00 p.m. GMT, during the announced Easter truce
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EU member-countries to face jet fuel shortage in 3 weeks — FT
This could happen if the Strait of Hormuz is not unblocked
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Dollar exchange rate on Russian interbank market falls below 77 rubles
The euro exchange rate on the Russian interbank market fell by 0.72%
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Ukrainian drones do heavy damage to Zaporozhye Region energy infrastructure
"Power restoration efforts continue in the Zaporozhye Region," Governor Yevgeny Balitsky said
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Holy Fire descends in Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
The descent of the Holy Fire takes place in the Kuvuklia
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Estonia will not detain Russian vessels in Baltic Sea due to risk of escalation
Authorities would only consider intervention in case of damage to infrastructure or an oil spill, Navy Commander Ivo Vark says
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China denies plans to supply air defense systems to Iran
China consistently fulfills its international obligations, Liu Pengyu, a spokesman for the Chinese diplomatic mission in the United States, said
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Several US Navy ships pass through Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s permission
The move was not coordinated with Iran. It's the first time this happens since the beginning of the war
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US, Lebanon have asked Israel to stop attacks on Hezbollah until talks begin — Axios
According to sources cited in the report, some Israeli officials agree and think it is in Israel’s interest to announce a ‘pause’
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US expands Russian sanctions list in relation to Ukraine crisis
According to the statement, it concerns tens of individuals and organizations
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Gazprom Neft expands retail sites chain to 1,585 — company
The number of power charging stations grew to 146, the company informed
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Russian air defenses intercept 259 Ukrainian UAVs, 12 smart bombs over past day
Overall, the Russian Armed Forces have destroyed 671 Ukrainian combat aircraft, 284 helicopters, 133,387 unmanned aerial vehicles
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No confirmation of fee for ships going through Hormuz — envoy
"That's just talking," Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi said
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Incident in Rome metro leaves 15 Russian fans hospitalized - Russian embassy
In total 19 people were hospitalized
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Iran restores Tehran-Mashhad rail link — news agency
Rail traffic was halted across several regions of Iran on April 7 after US and Israeli strikes hit Iranian infrastructure
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Court in Kirov finds guilty Navalny in Kirovles criminal case
Oppositional blogger and candidate for Moscow mayor faces up to ten years in prison
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Iran to allow no more than 15 vessels per day through Hormuz — source
This new regulatory framework, operating under the supervision of the IRGC, has been officially communicated to regional parties, the sourse said
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Meteor-M satellite launched from Vostochny spaceport reaches orbit
The Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle carrying the satellites blasted off from the Vostochny spaceport at 8:43 a.m. Moscow time (5:43 a.m. GMT)
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Putin signs law to exempt Mistral warship deliveries from VAT
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Russia pounds Ukrainian long-range naval and aerial drones’ facilities over past day
Russian troops struck storage sites of Ukrainian unmanned naval, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported
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UK and EU officials can fool many, but not all — Dmitriev
This is how Kirill Dmitriev commented on the news that France has joined the protests against rising fuel prices
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Paris ready to help ensure safe navigation in Hormuz — Macron
The French president added that Iran needs to "take advantage of the opportunity offered by the negotiations initiated in Islamabad to pave the way for sustainable de-escalation"
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Iran began negotiations with US after assurances about asset unfreezing — TV
Tehran’s second condition was a ceasefire in Lebanon and it is currently being discussed, IRIB reported
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OPEC+ surpasses November oil output plan by 23,000 bpd
In November, the eight OPEC+ countries were supposed to increase oil production by 101,000 bpd compared with October, taking into account their obligations to compensate for overproduction, to reach 32.933 mln bpd
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Russia’s Battlegroup North destroys over 60 Ukrainian UAV control posts since early April
Chief of the 11th Corps’ UAV countermeasures squad, call sign "Karta," added that the Ukrainian troops’ positions are being detected by exposure of camouflaged dugouts, as well as by the use of command antennas and signal amplification
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Putin congratulates Amedi on election as president of Iraq
Previously, the parliament of Iraq voted to elect Amedi, a candidate from the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, as the new president of the Arab republic
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Ukraine loses some 1,200 troops along engagement line over past day — Russia’s top brass
The latest figures show that the Ukrainian army up lost over 180 troops in the responsibility area of Russia’s Battlegroup North
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Price of Brent oil exceeds $69 per barrel on London’s ICE first since September 3
As of 6:44 p.m. Moscow time the Brent price was up by 1.84% at $69.04 per barrel
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Russia has no plans to abandon Visa, MasterCard
Visa CEO Charlie Scharf says the company may stop operations in Russia if the international payment systems are obliged to make guarantee payments of hundreds of millions of dollars
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Putin attends Easter service at Cathedral of Christ Savior
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia will celebrate Easter Matins and Divine Liturgy at the country's main cathedral
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Russia and India sign military cooperation roadmap
Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu and his Indian counterpart Arun Jaitley have signed a roadmap for the development of bilateral cooperation
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Dmitriev calls on British and EU officials to 'urgently correct mistakes' amid protests
"UK/EU people are tired of migration, warmongering, lack of fuel, and are rising up," Russian President’s special representative and Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev said
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Trump to soon announce tariffs against Colombia — senator
The US leader "will be announcing major tariffs against the country of Colombia, today or tomorrow," Lindsey Graham said
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Putin describes Ukraine as artificial state
"We have every reason to affirm that Ukraine is an artificial state that was shaped at Stalin's will," the Russian President said
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Georgia, RF should end negotiations for RF’s entry in WTO Nov 10
Georgia agreed with relevant Swiss proposals on October 27
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Bank of Russia changes rules for purchase of foreign securities by non-qualified investors
In particular, starting April 1, 2023, brokers are entitled to comply with client’s request only if the latter has been notified about possible future blocking of such securities
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Sanctions on Russia to create global problems — ex-Brazilian top diplomat
Dialogue is what is necessary, Celso Amorim underscored
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Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate to 81.9 rubles for October 4-6
The official euro exchange rate has been raised by 71 kopecks to 96.0525 rubles
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Middle East airlines to quickly regain traffic after conflict — expert
The region does not face the risk of fuel shortage or exorbitant jet fuel prices so far, Executive Director of Aviaport agency Oleg Panteleev added
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US support for Syria opposition may lead to direct military interference
Assad has support of a considerable part, if not most, of the Syrian population, State Duma International Affairs Committee head Alexei Pushkov believes
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Czech arms giant CSG shares plunge to historic low on Ukraine Easter truce news
Shares of other defense contractors, including Rheinmetall, Leonardo, Hensoldt, and BAE Systems, also saw significant losses on Friday
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FACTBOX: Orthodox Easter
In 2025, the holiday falls on the same date for both Orthodox Christians and Catholics
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TGC-1’s power generation down 3.9% to 21.5 bln kWh in first 9 months of 2025
Electricity generation at TGC-1’s thermal power plants decreased by 0.9%, while hydroelectric generation fell by 7.2% due to low water levels in the regions where the company operates during the reporting period
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Share of new heavy trucks from China on Russian market falls to 53% in 11 months
Imports of Chinese trucks weighing more than 16 tons into Russia dropped by 90%
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Putin calls for developing domestic competitive AI models
The models should also "have a maximal level of sovereignty," the Russian president says
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Russian delegation declares start of ‘countdown’ in wait for adoption of Russian proposals
"There arrives a moment of truth when the West either accepts our proposals or other ways will be found to safeguard Russia’s security," the head of the Russian delegation at the Vienna Negotiations on Military Security and Arms Control Konstantin Gavrilov said
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Russian army advances 1.5 kilometers near Miropolye in Sumy Region
Active military activities are currently underway in this area along a front approximately 8 kilometers wide, military expert Andrey Marochko told
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Iran to open Hormuz after end of war with the US, Israel — Iranian Supreme Leader’s envoy
Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi said that countries would benefit from it
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Iran-US talks held face-to-face after meetings with Pakistanis — CNN
The delegations are "conducting a direct dialogue"
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Trump reiterates Strait of Hormuz to be soon open to navigation
"And the empty ships are rushing to the United States to "load up", the US president said
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EU increases imports from Yamal LNG project by 17% in Q1 — FT
According to the report, EU raised its imports of LNG from Yamal to 5 mln tons, at a price of nearly 2.9 bln euro
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Russian Foreign Ministry calls Johnson ‘villain, who returned to crime scene’
Zakharova said that "Johnson personally participated in the process of canceling the negotiation process" and escalation of the Ukrainian conflict
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EU sanctions hurt Europe more than Belarus and Russia — Szijjarto
The Hungarian Foreign Minister said that even among his ministerial colleagues in Europe there is a clear opinion that the sanctions are not working as planned
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Ukraine’s attack on Novaya Kakhovka shows talking with Kiev impossible — senator
Earlier acting head of the Novaya Kakhovka city district Vladimir Oganesov said that the Ukrainian army had violated the Easter truce by hitting Novaya Kakhovka with a drone injuring a civilian and damaging an apartment building
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Putin calls 2025 generally positive year for Russian cosmonautics
Consolidated revenue increased by 10%, to over $63 million, the Russian president said
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Russia does not recognize International Criminal Court — Kremlin
The International Criminal Court, established based on the 1998 Rome Statute, is not part of the United Nations and reports to the countries that ratified the document
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Press review: Zelensky floats peace talks amid scandal as EU delays Ukraine membership
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, November 19th
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Ukraine violates Easter truce by attacking Donetsk with drones
Work of the air defense system was visible in the sky accompanied by the sound of an explosion
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Russia’s steps on Iran in UN Security Council depend on outcome of talks in Pakistan — MFA
Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov says a draft resolution earlier submitted jointly with China is "all we’ve put forward"
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Agricultural crisis prompts panic among EU and British officials — Dmitriev
Earlier, Kirill Dmitriev wrote that European farmers facing a shortage of fertilizers may not have enough patience, and will be the first to remind Kaja Kallas and Ursula von der Leyen of their strategic miscalculation
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Remaining hostages from Kursk Region to return home from Ukraine today — commissioner
Tatyana Moskalkova also noted that the negotiations on the release of hostages had been difficult
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India sees Iran-US talks as historic event for Middle East — expert
Robinder Sachdev said that easing tensions between Iran and the United States could benefit the energy markets, the safety of navigation in the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea, as well as the balance of power in India's neighboring regions
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Iran holds two rounds of talks with Pakistani military chief ahead of negotiations with US
According to the agency, Field Marshall Asim Munir facilitated another round of indirect communications between the Iranian and US sides
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US-Iran talks last over two hours — TV
According to Tasnim, a decision may be made to extend it by one day
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Kremlin reports upcoming meeting between Russian president and UNESCO head
Earlier, Audrey Azoulay said that she attaches great importance to the meeting with the Russian state leader
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No one can cope with current global situation alone — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said that the Institute of World Economy and International Relations, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, "has been actively involved in the preparation of all editions and concepts of the Russian Federation's foreign policy since 2000
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Trump claims US starts ‘clearing out’ Strait of Hormuz
The US president also said there is a danger of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz being damaged with sea mines
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Russia pushes Ukrainian army to western bank of Udava near Miropolskoye in Sumy Region
Military expert Andrey Marochko says Miropolskoye was earlier liberated
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