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Iran demands unfreezing of assets, vessel safety in Strait of Hormuz from US — MFA
Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei noted that Iran regrets that views imposed by Israel on the settlement of the conflict prevail in Washington
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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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US troop buildup near Iran not sign of any new decisions — White House
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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EU foreign ministers expect to adopt new sanctions against Russia on May 11 — Kallas
In addition, the EU foreign policy chief noted that ex-German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder’s candidacy as a negotiator with Russia has been ruled out
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Italy’s League calls on Europe not to ignore Putin’s words about readiness for dialogue
After four years of war and sanctions "diplomacy must take the lead," the statement says
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EU desperately needs Russian energy supplies — Finnish politician
It would be wise for the EU to stop acting as morally superior, Armando Mema said
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Japanese cabinet declines comment on MP's call to lift sanctions against Russia
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara separately acknowledged that maintaining contacts with Russia as a neighboring state remains important for Japan
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India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft lands on Moon
According to an ISRO live broadcast, the spacecraft has successfully completed a soft landing on the Moon’s surface
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Israel, US attack amusement park in central Iran
No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet
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Iran refuses to dismantle its nuclear facilities — WSJ
Sources cited by the newspaper said Tehran could agree to suspend uranium enrichment, but not for 20 years as the US demands
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Rescuers find tourists stranded on Elbrus — Russian Emergencies Ministry
According to a ministry official, the men are in satisfactory condition
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West resorts to ‘reckless statements’ on nuclear weapons’ use — DPR head Pushilin
Denis Pushilin said he has no doubts that a number of European countries, particularly Germany, have the technical capabilities but this issue can be settled by means of political tools
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German coalition discussing Steinmeier mediating in EU-Russia dialogue — magazine
The coalition does not trust ex-German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, whom Russian President Vladimir Putin had previously proposed as a mediator, according to the publication
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EU preparing for possible energy supply crisis due to conflict in Iran — Spanish newspaper
The EC assures that there is currently no risk to supplies, though markets are feeling the impact of rising Brent crude oil prices, which has led to higher gas and oil prices in Europe
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Armenia’s participation in summit with EU is its sovereign right — Kremlin
Armenia pursues a multi-vector foreign policy, Dmitry Peskov said
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EU puts pressure on Slovak PM over his visit to Moscow — news portal
Euractiv noted that Brussels warned about a shortfall in Slovakia’s agricultural payments agency, which puts funding for local farmers at risk
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Trump calls Iran's response to the US proposal ‘unacceptable’
The US president says he has read the response from the so-called "Representatives" of Iran
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Chimayev loses to Strickland, fails to retain UFC title
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US interested in calling on Arab nations to help pay for cost of Iran operation — official
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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Debris of An-26 plane gone missing in Kamchatka found, airline CEO says
According to the preliminary information, there are no survivors in the crash
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Breakthrough in US-Iran talks could occur before Trump’s visit to China — Pakistani envoy
Trump’s trip to China is expected to take place on May 14-15
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EU is unwilling to invest in Ukraine peace process — US expert on Putin's remarks
Mark Episkopos, research fellow in the Eurasia Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, says European leaders can secure a seat at the negotiating table at any time, but there are no signs that this will happen in the foreseeable future
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Hungary views China as pillar of multipolar world — Orban
Hungarian prime minister recalled that Hungary has always adhered to the ‘one China’ principle
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Russian troops continue strictly observing Victory Day ceasefire — top brass
Ukrainian troops continued delivering strikes on Russian army positions and civilian facilities in 18 Russian regions despite the Victory Day ceasefire, the Defense Ministry of Russia reported
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US evacuee from cruise ship tests positive for Hantavirus
According to the Health Department, the 17 US citizens are currently on their way home aboard an aircraft provided by the State Department
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Middle East hostilities rapidly burn out global oil reserves — Bloomberg
Global oil stockpiles dropped by about 4.8 million barrels a day between March 1 and April 25, the news agency said
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Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait
Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said
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INTERVIEW: Republika Srpska feeling attempts to block gas projects with Russia — president
Karan assured that Banja Luka will find ways to unblock the Eastern Interconnector project, adding that the presence of foreign investment "speaks to the political stability of Republika Srpska."
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Republika Srpska will never join sanctions against Russia — president
Sinisa Karan says the path to the EU cannot be based on "political and economic means to pressure the independent policies"
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Modi calls for reinstatement of COVID-19 restrictions amid Middle East crisis
The Indian prime minister stressed the importance of fuel economy, called for a return to working from home and a review of consumption habits
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Kiev troops bombard Donetsk People’s Republic seven times over past day
DPR Head Denis Pushilin stated that an explosive device was dropped from a drone on a car along the Svetlodarsk-Debaltsevo highway killing a man
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Putin to continue international contacts this week, hold meeting on economic issues
Vesti reported the head of state’s plans, citing journalist Pavel Zarubin
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IN BRIEF: Key Peskov statements on ‘complex details’ of Ukraine settlement
Reaching a peace agreement is a very long process involving complex details, Kremlin Spokesman said
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Trump declares that Iran will no longer laugh at US
The US president criticized the policies of his predecessors, Barack Obama and Joe Biden, regarding Tehran
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EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell
The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia
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German defense minister arrives on unannounced visit to Ukraine — DPA
According to the publication, Boris Pistorius’s visit was not announced in advance for security reasons
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Foreign ministers of Russia, Iran hold talks at UN headquarters
Earlier, Sergey Lavrov also met with Foreign Minister of Indonesia Retno Marsudi and Foreign Minister of Lebanon Abdallah Bou Habib on the UN sidelines
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Israel will not cease fighting Hezbollah for a peace deal with Iran — Netanyahu
According to the Israeli prime minister, a significant weakening of Iran or a radical change of power would imply the collapse of Hezbollah, Hamas, and Yemeni Houthi rebels from the Ansar Allah movement
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Dialogue with US will not damage relations with Russia — Republika Srpska President
Sinisa Karan says anyone who "would humiliate or reproach us" for relations with Russia "ceases to be our partner"
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US-Israeli strike on humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran reported
The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incident
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Boomerang UAV immune to electronic warfare, can fly over 45 km — soldier
The drone’s frame is made of non-conductive textolite, which increases its operational reliability
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US cannot take enriched uranium from Iran without its consent — Russian MP
The US can observe, Alexey Pushkov said
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Iran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TV
According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"
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Control over Strait of Hormuz makes Iran superpower — parliament deputy speaker
No vessel will pass through it without the permission of the Islamic Republic, Haji Babaei said
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US-flagged bulk carrier damaged off Qatar coast — news agency
There was a small fire that has been extinguished, there are no casualties, the UKMTO said
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Five people injured in explosion in Damascus — SANA
A minibus was blown up in the Al-Wurud neighborhood
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Ukraine withdrawing troops from Donbass key to progress in talks — Kremlin aide
The withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbass remains one of Moscow’s key conditions for a substantive settlement with Kiev
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NATO forces intercept missile presumably launched from Iran — Turkish Defense Ministry
According to the ministry, "all necessary measures are being taken decisively and without hesitation against any threat directed at Turkey's territory and airspace"
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Fico calls his meeting with Putin very good
The Slovak premier took part in Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9 and met with Putin
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Special military op nearing completion, POW exchange stalled: Putin’s statements
The Russian leader also said he is ready to meet with Vladimir Zelensky in any country, but only for the purpose of signing a final settlement agreement
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Fico expects significant interest in his meeting with Putin from Slovakia’s EU partners
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with him
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Iran sends response to US proposal on ending conflict to Pakistan — IRNA
At this stage the talks will focus solely on ending the war in the region, according to the report
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Further phases of BRICS expansion will follow, says South African president
It is noted that the membership will take effect from January 1, 2024
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Iranian supreme leader orders army to continue deterring adversaries — TV
According to the channel, Mojtaba Khamenei’s instructions included steps for "decisive resistance against Iran’s enemies"
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Russia seeks clarification from Armenia over Zelensky’s statements — Kremlin
"We do not understand this. And why is the Armenian prime minister not trying to balance this with his own statements? We cannot explain that for now," Peskov added
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Germany’s SPD signals readiness to discuss Schroeder’s mediation in EU-Russia dialogue
The former chancellor’s office said in response to a request from the DPA news agency that Schroeder would not make any statements regarding his readiness to mediate the talks
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US fighter jet downed over Iran likely conducted strikes on ground targets — media
According to CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean, the pilots of the downed fighter had sidearms
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Russia, Tajikistan maintain allied relations and contacts in all areas — ambassador
Semyon Grigoryev emphasized that the countries have "a reliable strategic partnership and alliance, dynamic contacts in all areas, and sustainable mechanisms for sectoral cooperation"
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Libya’s largest oil refinery resumes operations after being suspended
Supplies of petroleum products to distribution companies "have been restored to meet demand for fuel and related products in the local market," the company said
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US expects oil prices to fall before midterm congressional elections
The United States launched Operation Project Freedom to organize the transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, but on the following day, US President Donald Trump announced its temporary suspension
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Roscosmos invites NASA chief to Russia
The US Senate unanimously voted to appoint Nelson to the post of NASA chief in late April
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General HQ of Iranian army warns of potentially larger strikes on Tel Aviv
The Iranian military also advised "host countries of US military bases to force the Americans to leave their territory, if they want to avoid damage"
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Russia recording production of weapons for Ukrainian army by German companies — ambassador
These weapons are used to strike Russian targets, not only military ones, but also civilian ones," he said
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Persian Gulf countries running out of interceptor missiles - Bloomberg
Iran has fired almost 1,200 ballistic missiles and 4,000 Shahed drones at the Gulf states since the start of the war
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Iran calls on Saudi Arabia to ‘eject’ US troops from region
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation
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Kremlin closely following developments after US airstrikes in Syria
Earlier on February 26, the US carried out airstrikes near the Syrian-Iraqi border
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Middle East conflict causes shortage of global sulfuric acid supplies — WSJ
A large chunk of the world’s sulfur comes from Persian Gulf oil refineries and gas plants and has been choked off at the Strait of Hormuz
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Tanker with Iranian oil change course, heading to China — PTI
The change in the destination of Pin Shun appears to be payment-related, Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst at Kpler, noted
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Pezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorism
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Two US nuclear submarines ‘closer to Russia,’ Trump says
"We always want to be ready", US president added
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WSJ has an epiphany regarding failures of EU leaders — Dmitriev
The head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund commented on a publication about European leaders facing unprecedented unpopularity
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US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV
Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation
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Rosatom expects physical launch of Tianwan NPP Unit 7 in China in May
Alexey Likhachev, CEO of Rosatom, noted that Rosatom not only supplies equipment and launches the nuclear island of the power unit, but also provides fuel supplies to China
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Putin sends New Year, Christmas greetings to several world leaders — Kremlin
Among European leaders, he sent greetings only to Viktor Orban and Aleksandar Vucic
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IN BRIEF: Key statements from Vladimir Putin’s speech during the Victory Day parade
He stressed that Russia sacredly honors the legacy and commandments of the soldiers who secured victory
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Small cruise missile carrier ship Burya commissioned into Russian Navy
The ceremonial first raising of the St. Andrew’s flag was conducted by the commander of the small missile ship, Captain 3rd Rank Artyom Kuzichkin
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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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Slovak PM to hold urgent meeting with Transpetrol company after visit to Russia
Robert Fico said that he had important information on prospects for cooperation with Russia in the energy sector
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IN BRIEF: Key foreign leaders who congratulated Russia on Victory Day
Foreign leaders, including those of North Korea and Serbia, also sent congratulations to Putin and the Russian people
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Kremlin aide says US not dropping Ukraine issue, efforts continue
In particular, there is US President Donald Trump’s initiative on a ceasefire, which he proposed and which Russia supported, Yury Ushakov said
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Iran to block Strait of Hormuz passage for vessels of countries backing US — military
Iranian Army Spokesman Mohammad Akraminia also emphasized that the military conflict against the United States and Israel had forced Iran "to use the geopolitical potential of the Strait of Hormuz" and that the Islamic Republic was now "exercising sovereignty" over it
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Another strike hits area near Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran
One of the facility’s security guards was killed, Iran’s AEOI said
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US should accept Russia’s proposal to take enriched uranium out of Iran — expert
Jennifer Kavanagh, director of the military analysis program at Defense Priorities, says the implementation of this idea would allow Moscow and Washington to expand bilateral dialogue
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Russia to roll out digital IDs in 2024
There are plans to establish a Digital Profile platform by 2023
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About 100 ships of Hong Kong companies stranded in Strait of Hormuz — newspaper
Richard Hext, chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association, said that, the industry’s main priorities at the moment are ensuring that crew members have food and drinking water, as well as providing emotional support
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West will once again try to destabilize situation in Republika Srpska during elections
President Sinisa Karan says "the people’s will and the word of the people" are an effective weapon against this
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World must hear Russia’s warning to Zelensky, understand importance of moment — MFA
Maria Zakharova emphasized that the collective West is doing everything possible to once again avoid seeing the misanthropic logic and not hear the absolutely extremist, terrorist threats from Zelensky
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Russia steps up efforts to provide legal assistance to compatriots abroad — MFA
Gennady Ovechko, department director, says that more than 17,500 free consultations were provided in 2025
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Europe should build common security architecture with Russia — US expert on Putin's words
Jennifer Kavanagh, director of the military analysis program at Defense Priorities, said Russian president's remarks "expressing willingness to engage in diplomacy with Europe were notable"
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Upper house speaker slams US-Israeli operation against Iran as geopolitical mistake
Valentina Matviyenko emphasized that this intervention has destabilized the Middle East, triggering an energy crisis, yet it ultimately changes nothing
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WHO Chief recommends 42-day quarantine for MV Hondius ship evacuees
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted that the WHO provides, but does not impose, its recommendations on member countries
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First tranche of Europe’s €90 billion to be issued to Ukraine next week — EU commissioner
The military financing program is designed for 2026-2027
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US to resume operation in Strait of Hormuz in case of no progress with Iran — Trump
Donal Trumpt noted that the United States could resume Operation Project Freedom to organize the transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz if there is no progress in negotiations with Iran
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IN BRIEF: Key takeaways from Vladimir Putin’s Victory Day reception speech
The president noted that it is Russia’s duty to prevent any justification of Nazism and the genocide of Soviet people
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Passengers begin disembarkment from cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak — WHO chief
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted that WHO experts on the ground are working together with the Spanish Health Ministry
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German politician calls Putin’s proposal for negotiations with EU "significant gesture"
I consider the proposal worthy of welcome as it brings movement into German-Russian relations, she said, adding that Schroeder had long offered himself as a mediator in the conflict in Ukraine
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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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US admits Iranian nuclear program issue will not be resolved through negotiations
Discussing whether the war against Iran could be considered over, Wright stated the position that American "military objectives <...> are achieved."
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Russian air navigation systems still in global demand — Almaz-Antey
Russia’s Almaz-Antey Group continues cooperating with aviation administrations and air navigation service providers in Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, Deputy Director General Dmitry Savitsky said
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US president threatens strikes on Iran’s energy, civilian infrastructure
Donald Trump called on Iranian leaders to open the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that otherwise the country "will be living in hell
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IRGC calls for US Air Force chief to resign after aircraft downed in Iran
The IRGC Navy also congratulated the air defense forces of the Islamic republic’s army on intercepting an US F-15E fighter jet and an A-10 attack aircraft in the skies over Iran
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