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Russian and foreign reporters come under fire near Donetsk airport
Fighting is underway in the city's international airport
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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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Tyumen State University rector on new research center and priorities
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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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NASA spokesman sheds light on how ISS crew spends time leading up to launch
The launch was initially scheduled for February 11 but was put off for one day
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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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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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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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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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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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North Korea’s latest missile flies about 700 km — Yonhap
According to the report, the short-range ballistic missile was launched from the Wonsan area toward the Sea of Japan on Wednesday at around 2:20 p.m. local time
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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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Washington Capitals to support Ovechkin in whatever decision he makes on his career
Alexander Ovechkin's contract with Washington Capitals expires at the end of the 2025/2026 season
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Saudi Arabia’s damage from US operation against Iran exceeds $10 bln — WSJ
The country’s authorities and major state-owned companies are revising the schedule for major infrastructure projects, including the construction of new skyscrapers, in an effort to reduce their current spending
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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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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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Russia’s Alexandrova reaches quarterfinals of 2025 Bad Homburg Open tennis tournament
The 2025 Bad Homburg tennis tournament runs from June 21-28
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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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US forces buildup and Geneva talks: what we know about situation around Iran
The War Zone portal said the number of US forces deployed to the Middle East is enough for a "major operation" against Iran lasting several weeks together with the Israeli Air Force
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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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Pyongyang’s unsolved nuclear problem hampers Russian-DPRK cooperation — ForMin
Russia demands that all participants in the Korean settlement process comply with the restrictions and bans under corresponding UN resolutions, Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich says
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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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Sanctions on Russia to create global problems — ex-Brazilian top diplomat
Dialogue is what is necessary, Celso Amorim underscored
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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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Russia calls on participants in talks on Iran to show responsible approach
Moscow advocates for the settlement of all disputes between the states by political and diplomatic means, the Foreign Ministry says
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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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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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Press review: US, Iran threats escalate as Britain disrupts Ukraine peace efforts
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, April 6th
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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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Trump sees no challenge to US in Putin, Kim attending parade in China
The large-scale military parade will be held on September 3 in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, 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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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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Deputy chief of European foreign policy service postpones visit to Moscow
"The visit will be postponed till a later date dur to technical changes in the working schedule," the source said
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Russian embassy rejects London’s claims of Russian submarine threat
Russia does not employ aggressive rhetoric, the statement says
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Japan Airlines to consider invitation for participating in delegation
According to the statement, the company will evaluate the mission’s objectives, the significance of the company’s participation, and the local situation and safety
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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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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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FACTBOX: Orthodox Easter
In 2025, the holiday falls on the same date for both Orthodox Christians and Catholics
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IRNA news agency confirmed death of Iran’s Defense Council Secretary, IRGC chief
Shamkhani and Pakpour were killed in strikes against Iran on February 28, the news agency reported
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Police gun down belligerent prowling bear near school in Siberian village
Earlier in September, a bear attacked a man who was painting guard rails on a road
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US leader says main demand Iran should not acquire nuclear weapon
Donald Trump called this criterion of a good deal with Iran "that's 99%"
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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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US guarantees Beirut’s safety until Lebanese-Israeli talks on April 14 — TV
Al Hadath also stated that negotiations between Israel and Lebanon "will be held at the level of ambassadors"
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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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Russian launch service provider reveals cost of Soyuz-2.1 rocket launch
The delivery of 1 kg of cargo by a Soyuz-2 rocket will cost $20,000-30,000, which is below the average market price
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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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US-Iran negotiations to begin in Islamabad after 5:00 p.m. local time — Al Hadath
According to the sources, "indirect consultations have already taken place" and "the upcoming negotiations will be direct
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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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Russian journalists of Zvezda television network released in Ukraine
They are to be airlifted to Moscow by a special plane of the Defence Ministry
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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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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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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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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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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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Foreigners in Hainan can apply for temporary driver's license online
Applicants need only have ID, a driver's license issued outside China and two color photos
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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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Russian agency says Latvia plans to pull down World War II memorials to mar Victory Day
"To give this act of vandalism a semblance of being ‘civilized,’ it is planned to proceed ‘strictly within the Latvian legal framework,’ the statement says
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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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Iran, US to negotiate both directly and through intermediaries — CNN
According to sources cited by the channel, the agenda for the talks will likely be approved by the US and Iran through representatives for Pakistan
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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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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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Quarterfinals matchups set for men’s, women’s draws at 2026 Australian Open
The 2026 Australian Open tournament is being played on hard courts at Melbourne Park between January 18 and February 1
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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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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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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 expands Russian sanctions list in relation to Ukraine crisis
According to the statement, it concerns tens of individuals and organizations
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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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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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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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Iran offers agreement on use of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran is ready to reach agreements with European, Asian, and Arab countries on this issue, Head of the Government Information Council Elias Hazrati said
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Middle East not in NATO's area of responsibility — Spanish Foreign Minister
Jose Manuel Albares stated that the ongoing bombings of Lebanese territory by Israel indicated that the Jewish state "does not want to give the world a respite, does not want to leave even a second of hope"
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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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Valentina Gagarina, widow of world’s first man is space, dies at age 84
After her husband’s death in March 1968, she has given no interviews, but took part in various events dedicated to her husband
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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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FACTBOX: Recent developments in the Middle East
Passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz has been suspended due to Israeli attacks on Lebanon, while Iran is considering retaliatory strikes against Israel due to the ceasefire violation
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Hungary will not let Ukraine become EU member — top diplomat
Issues of the European Union enlargement require unanimity among all of its member states, noted Peter Szijjarto
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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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Easter truce announced by Putin begins
It will be in effect until the end of the day on April 12
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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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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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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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Media leaks, upcoming US envoy visit: What Kremlin aide said
Yury Ushakov noted that the leaked transcripts of his alleged conversations with Steve Witkoff were intended to hinder efforts to improve Russia-US relations
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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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US-Iran talks last for more than five hours
Consultations began around 17:00 local time
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Russia to apply for Arctic shelf borders in 2015 — minister
Evidence will be presented to the UN to prove that 1.2 million square kilometres of water area, including the Mendeleev and Lomonosov ridges, were a continuation of Russia's continental shelf
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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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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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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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