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Abkhazian acting president signs decree on new government
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China, Russia contribute to creation of more inclusive international system — newspaper
Beijing and Moscow are working to strengthen the role of third countries in international institutions
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Japan's ruling party shows best election result in its history
The LDP won 316 mandates, securing a constitutional majority, which opens the way in the future to changing the basic law
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Majority of Thai citizens vote for changing constitution — referendum results
Elections Commission cited the results after counting 97% of ballots
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West battlegroup shoots down 65 enemy UAVs in day — Russian Defense Ministry
Group's units also have destroyed 30 enemy unmanned aircraft control points
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Japan’s ruling coalition led by PM Takaichi wins lower house majority in vote — exit poll
While the LDP is also likely to secure an individual lower house majority of over 233 seats, the ruling coalition can win a constitutional majority
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BRICS chaired by India to continue dialogue on trade relations development — Russian envoy
"We hope that the countries of the association will continue their efforts to create an alternative financial infrastructure," Denis Alipov added
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Russia should be part of whole world, not 'stewing in own juices' — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted the contribution of translators of fiction, who help Russian culture develop and remain modern
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Attacker and his accomplice in assassination attempt on Russian general nabbed — FSB
According to the FSB, Dubai extradited the attacker, Lyubomir Korba, born in 1960, who targeted Lieutenant-General Vladimir Alekseyev, to Russia
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Kalashnikov Group begins production of 9-mm SR.2M submachine gun
The modernized 9-mm SR.2M submachine gun is an improved version of the SR2 pistol, developed by TsNIITochMash
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Sanctions against Russian sports likely coming to end — newspaper
The New York Times reported this, citing statements from sports officials
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Russian forces establish control of two localities in past day — top brass
Russian forces struck fuel and energy facilities and transport infrastructure supporting Ukrainian troops and temporary deployment areas of Ukrainian armed formations and foreign mercenaries in 145 locations
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Russia and India cooperate in new directions — Russian ambassador
"We have specifically agreed to work together on the licensed production of the Superjet and on the purchase of a batch of Il-114 T-300 turboprop aircraft," Denis Alipov said
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OSCE crisis too deep because West preferred not to hear Russia for too long — envoy
It will be very difficult to get out of determined relations, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the OSCE Dmitry Polyansky said
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Takeoff, landing restrictions triggered in three Russian airports
Restrictions are needed to ensure flight safety, the air regulator added
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US, EU will not defend Baltic states in case of their conflict with Russia — senator
"The EU and the US won’t even lift a finger for Poland, all this talk is empty posturing," member of the Federation Council’s Committee on Defense and Security Alexander Yaroshuk opined
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Russia-Turkey relation reach strategic partnership level — Russian diplomat
He claimed energy, agriculture and torism to be the most promising areas of cooperation
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Iran briefs Russia, China on its talks with United States in Oman — top diplomat
The participation of regional countries in support of the talks was good, and we will continue consultations, the Islamic Republic’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi said
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US should abandon double standards in relations with Russia — presidential candidate
The current US administration of Donald Trump needs "to take a step back from his aggressive rhetoric, says Diane Sare
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Majority of Moldovan residents support integration with Russia — expert
Head of the Russian-Moldovan Friendship and Cooperation Center Dmitry Sorokin noted that there is a need to hold a referendum with two alternatives - becoming a part of Romania or Russia
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PREVIEW: XV Valdai Middle East Conference to be held in Moscow with Lavrov's participation
More than 50 experts and polititians from Russia and other countries will participate in the discussions
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Europe keeps trying to harm Russia’s cooperation with Central Asian nations — Lavrov
Europe keeps trying to impose its approaches on the Eurasian continent, the Russian foreign minister said
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Trump involves top brass in diplomatic efforts for Iran, Ukraine — AP
Both lines of talks are within the responsibility sphere of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, the news agency said
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Russia not going to attack Europe, but ready to retaliate — Lavrov
Russia has absolutely no reason for attack, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated
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Romania invited to attend Board of Peace first meeting — president
The Antena 3 television channel said earlier, citing sources that Romania was not panning to join the Board of Peace so far as it lacks $1 billion to pay the admission fee
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Norwegian team leads medal standings after second day of Olympics
Country's athletes won three gold, one silver and two bronze medals
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EU to try to get rid of Orban at Hungary’s election — European parliamentarian
Non-attached member (NI) of the European Parliament from Luxembourg Fernand Kartheiser told, that the forthcoming election in Hungary are the now greatest challenge for the European Union
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Howitzers show high efficiency during special military operation — Rostec
Their high degree of automation makes it possible to reduce the time for performing firing tasks to three minutes, industrial director of the Rostec state corporation weapons cluster said
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Russia, Belarus expect record high turnover as of 2025 year-end
Almost all payments, over 95%, between Russia and Belarus are in national currencies, the Ambassador noted
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Russian skier Korostelev finishes 4th in Sunday’s Olympic skiathlon race
He was 3.6 seconds behind the winner
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Lead singer of 3 Doors Down rock band died at the age of 47
The cause of death was the oncological disease
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Press review: Epstein files weigh on Trump and Bitcoin plunges with little hope ahead
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, February 2nd
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The Guardian reports on phone call between person close to Trump, foreign intelligence
The US National Security Agency detected such telephone call as early as last spring, the newspaper said in its article
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Russia to provide military assistance to DPRK if need be under bilateral treaty — Kremlin
According to Dmitry Peskov, actions by North Korean units who helped liberate the Kursk Region "showed how effective those troops are"
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Russia set record volume of LNG supplies to Europe in January 2026
EU imports of Russian LNG amounted to 2.276 billion cubic meters, according to TASS calculations based on data from the European analytical center Bruegel
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Russia, Oman agree on importance of promoting further Iran-US talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamoud al-Busaidi held a telephone conversation
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Russian Army has most success on front line in Zaporozhye — expert Marochko
This week, Russian forces have continued fighting in Konstantinovka and Krasny Liman in the DPR and in Kupyansk in the Kharkov Region, Marochko added
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Lancet-E strike system authorized for exports — developer
The system comprises a reconnaissance drone and three loitering munitions
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Thai PM’s party winning majority of seats in parliament
The prime minister’s Bhumjaithai is winning 174 seats in the House of Representatives, or the lower chamber of the National Assembly, according to Thailand’s Election Commission data after counting 91% of ballots
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WHO has all grounds not to recognize US’ withdrawal until it repays debts — diplomat
The diplomat stressed that the Russian side’s commitment to the "principles of real multilateralism, equality-based partnership, and support for the UN system as a basis of the present-day world order does not depend on politically-motivated decisions by some countries"
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Russia establishes control over Chugunovka settlement in Kharkov Region
The Russian defense ministry reported that Russian troops struck temporary deployment points of Ukrainian formations and foreign mercenaries in 158 areas over the past day
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FACTBOX: What we know about detention of suspects in attack on senior Russian general
On February 6, an attempt on the life of Lieutenant-General Vladimir Alekseyev was carried out in northwestern Moscow
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Board of Peace cannot be alternative to UN — European parliamentarian
Fernand Kartheiser called for support for the United Nations system
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City on Moon may appear in less than 10 years, Musk believes
SpaceX has already shifted focus to building a self-growing city there, claimes company's founder
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Kim Jong Un congratulated soldiers serving in Kursk Region
North Korean leader did that on the occasion of the Army's Founding Day
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Russia’s Repilov finishes 14th in Olympic luge men’s singles
He came in at 3 minutes and 34.887 seconds
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Georgia’s relations with EU remain at low level — PM
The Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze expressed hope that the European Union and its bureaucracy would be able to restore their sovereignty
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Battlegroup West destroyed 44 Ukrainian quadcopters
Furthermore, 33 Ukrainian drone control stations, five ammunition depots, four mortars and eight surface robotic systems were detected and destroyed
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Almost 80 mln Americans on alert for extreme cold temperatures
Notably, New York City is experiencing its coldest winter in more than 20 years
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US to lift 25% tariff on India for purchasing Russian oil
This follows from the executive order signed by Donald Trump
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Ukrainian forces attack Belgorod with ten missiles, injuring two people — governor
According to Vyacheslav Gladkov, two commercial and infrastructure facilities, 38 cars, three apartments in two apartment buildings, and 12 private houses were damaged in the city
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Putin, Lukashenko discuss current international issues over phone — Kremlin
The Russian President and his Belarusian counterpart held a telephone conversation
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Russia’s Su-57E, Su-35 fighters with combat experience in demand among foreign partners
According to Rosoboronexport CEO Alexander Mikheev, top positions in their market segments have been achieved and will be retained in the near future by the Lancet-E and KUB loitering munitions, the Orlan-10E and Orlan-30 reconnaissance UAVs, as well as the Skat 350M and Supercam S350 drones
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Russian side’s protest against Olympic skiathlon results turned down
The judges reviewed the actions of French skier Mathis Desloges, who cut part of the distance on the last turn of one of the laps and finished second
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Russian air defenses downed 22 Ukrainian drones
Eleven drones were downed in the Bryansk Region
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Diplomat doubts value of Olympics without participation of Russian, Belarusian teams
Russian Ambassador to Belarus Boris Gryzlov believes that it is impossible to fight for the top in ice hockey or biathlon without the Russian or Belarusian teams, favorites in these two sports, competing
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West should perceive Russia as part of Europe and resume negotiations with it — AfD leader
Tino Chrupalla said that contacts with Russia should be resumed
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China, Russia contribute to creation of more inclusive international system — newspaper
Beijing and Moscow are working to strengthen the role of third countries in international institutions
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Putin’s envoy anticipates UK PM’s soon resignation after his chief of staff stepped down
"Starmer’s ship is being quickly deserted", writed Kirill Dmitriev on his X page
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Epstein case reveals real face of Western elites seeking to rule world — Lavrov
"It is unnecessary to explain to any normal person that this is pure Satanism and is beyond human comprehension," the Russian Foreign Minister added
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Russia to showcase new armament at World Defense Show
The 300 mm caliber Sarma multiple launch rocket system will be for the first time demonstrated at the exhibition
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Russian S-400 air defense system effective in combating ATACMS — Almaz-Antey
Deputy General Director Alexander Vedrov said that "there are well-known facts of the successful experience of the combat use of the S-400 air defense system during the special military operation in Ukraine'
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Russia develops high-noise-resistant barrage munition — Rostec
The new X-wing barrage munition is highly noise-resistant and maneuverable, says Bekhan Ozdoyev, industrial director of the Rostec state corporation arms cluster
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US policy on Ukraine should not be limited to profit — presidential candidate
The United States leaders need to reject the ‘might makes right’ or ‘peace through strength’ doctrine, Diane Sare said
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Israeli military strikes armed radicals in northern Gaza Strip
The Israel Defense Forces reported, that IDF troops operating in the northern Gaza Strip identified several terrorists who crossed the Yellow Line and approached the troops, posing an imminent threat to them
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Dmitriev draws attention to Czech PM's words about Britain's disruption of Ukraine talks
Andrej Babis had previously said that peace in Ukraine was within reach in April 2022, Special Representative of the Russian President mentioned
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West battlegroup’s mortars destroy Ukraine’s command posts, positions in Kupyansk district
Mortar crews received information about the location of enemy targets from the reconnaissance crews of unmanned systems troops in the 68th Sevastopol Motorized Rifle Division
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UK PM’s chief of staff resigns over Peter Mandelson scandal
The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong, McSweeney said in a statement cited by the Sky News television channel
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Russia reports downing 27 Ukrainian HIMARS rockets, three Neptune missiles in past day
The Russian Armed Forces have destroyed 42 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles
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Russians still without Olympic medals: results of second day
Skier Yulia Pleshkova became the first Russian to compete for medals
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Epstein’s files mention Zelensky in connection with human trafficking from Ukraine
Vladimir Zelensky appears in Epstein's files several dozen times, most prominently in connection with the Jean-Luc Brunel case
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Anti-Russian sanctions make Europe totally dependent on US — European parliamentarian
Non-attached member of the European Parliament from Luxembourg Fernand Kartheiser noted, that The EU persists in its refusal to talk to Russia on a political or diplomatic level
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Russia, Middle East mulling joint production of fifth-generation warplanes
With the sides currently discussing the parameters of potential cooperation and distribution of competencies, it is too early to say exactly when these projects can be launched, the FSMTC specified
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US seeks to end conflict in Ukraine by summer — Zelensky
Meanwhile, according to a statement by Vladimir Zelensky, Ukraine’s position regarding withdrawal from Donbass following the negotiations in Abu Dhabi remains unchanged
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Pantsir complexes shoot down targets of any complexity — Rostec
Also, along with the conventional missiles, mini-missiles can be used to increase ammunition and destroy drones in the near zone, says industrial director of the Rostec state corporation arms cluster Bekhan Ozdoyev
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Japan aims to sign peace treaty with Russia despite difficult relations — premier
Sanae Takaichi emphasized that "the fact that the peace treaty has not yet been signed is beyond sad"
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Russia says EU mired in militarism, crisis, where it drove itself with anti-Russia policy
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko says that Europre sees militarization of the economy as a driver of economic growth
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Organizer of terrorist attack that killed over 30 arrested in Pakistan — newspaper
The operation to capture the perpetrators was carried out in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
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Most notable cases of espionage
50 years ago Soviet spy Konon Molody (Gordon Lonsdale) was exchanged for British MI-6 agent Greville Wynne. Prominent cases of espionage in this photo gallery by ITAR-TASS
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Special military operation shows tank still indispensable in right place — Rostec
Modern warfare has become different, but tanks should not be written off? Bekhan Ozdoev, industrial director of the Rostec said
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Kiev replaces battlefield failures with terror attacks on civilians in Russia — diplomat
According to Zakharova, the Kiev regime’s task is to be an instrument in the hands of those who are seeking to inflict a "strategic defeat on Russia"
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Germany is destroying its automobile industry, Putin says
"We should help them somehow," the Russian President added with a smile
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Former Socialist Party leader winning runoff presidential election in Portugal
Antonio Jose Seguro becomes the first candidate according to preliminary data after counting 70% of ballots
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Russia now sees only US public statements about oil supplies to India — Novak
As the deputy prime minister added, Russia is confident that its energy resources will continue to be in demand globally
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Iranian parliament to discuss talks with US on February 9
There is a possibility that the head of the Islamic Republic's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abbas Araghchi, will attend the meeting.
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Starmer may resign next week — Bloomberg
The reason for such conversations was a scandal with the appointment of Peter Mandelson to the post of British ambassador to the US
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FPV drones of North battlegroup deprive enemy reconnaissance of ‘eyes’ near Kharkov
According to the Russian Defence Ministry, 11th Army Corps launch interceptor drones that destroy the blades of enemy "scouts"
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UAV detection system provides targeting for both Pantsir and Zubr — Rostec
The ACS also helps to determine coordinates of aerial objects
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Work on unmanned tanks underway in Russia — Rostec
Work in this direction is underway all over the world, Bekhan Ozdoev, industrial director of the Rostec state corporation weapons cluster says
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Russia shoots down 69 Ukrainian UAVs over regions overnight
Most of them were shot down over the territory of the Kursk Region
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Putin thanks UAE leader for assistance in detaining suspect in attack on Russian general
President Putin held a phone call with President of the United Arab Emirates Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan yesterday evening
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Proton-M rocket with satellite to be launched from Baikonur on February 12
The launch was initially planned for December 15, 2025 but was postponed to fix shortcomings
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Krasnopol precision munitions deliver accurate hits — Rostec
This pertains to projectiles for tubed artillery and rocket projectiles for MLRS, including guided ones, Industrial Director of Rostec armament cluster Bekhan Ozdoev told TASS
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Ukraine loses Starlink station and 20 UAVs during day from actions of East battlegroup
Mikhail Gerasimov, an officer of the group's press center, claims Ukrainian army's loss of about 390 military personnel
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Tanks with UAVs used for sniper destruction of single targets — Rostec
Bekhan Ozdoev said that all the latest versions of combat vehicles have been significantly improved in terms of fire control and sighting systems
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Gunman who attempted to kill Russian general acted on Kiev’s instructions — investigators
According to Investigative Committee Spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko, the gunman flew from Russia to the UAE hours after the attempt on the life of Lieutenant-General Vladimir Alekseyev
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Russia’s newest MLRS Sarma unveiled at World Defense Show
Saudi Arabia is hosting the defense expo from February 8-12
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Moscow court sends attacker in attempt on life of senior Russian general into custody
Earlier, Leonid Korba was arrested in Dubai where he had fled after the attack and extradited to Moscow
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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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EU going to block Russian oil transportation together with G7 countries
The 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions will also include the ban on financial transactions for twenty more Russian regional banks, restrictions against payment systems and cryptocurrencies created by Russia, and certain foreign trade restrictions
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French politician slams Macron ‘most hated head of state in world’
The leader of the French Patriots party advised the French president to wait until his term ends and do nothing else
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Zelensky wants to meet with Putin to mislead Ukrainians — MP
There is no expediency in such a meeting, first deputy chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on International Affairs said
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