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Georgia’s stance on refugee problem in Abkhazia hampers constructive dialogue — Russian FM
“Tbilisi’s attempts to pull the refugee issue into the UN General Assembly hamper discussions within the adequate format,” Russia’s Foreign Ministry says
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US Navy refuses requests for military escorts through Strait of Hormuz — agency
According to the sources, the US Navy says the risk of attacks is too high
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China’s oil imports up 15.8% in January-February, gas imports down 1.1%
Russia is the leading exporter of energy resources to China
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Iran does not consider holding talks with US anymore, top diplomat says
Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran has "a very bitter experience of talking with Americans"
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Number of Russian cities with air connections to China’s Sanya up to 11
The opening of the direct route will allow Russian tourists to visit Hainan for winter vacations and health retreats and enable Chinese tourists to experience the unique natural beauty of Russia
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Base near Baghdad airport attacked for sixth time in few hours — portal
No casualties were reported
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Hainan creates blockchain-based control platform for imported frozen goods
This technology allows for faster, cheaper and safer inspection than traditional inspection methods
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Russian developers upgrade anti-UAV camouflage umbrella
The developers have changed the design material to be radiotransparent, allowing soldiers under cover to simultaneously use a radio or electronic warfare system
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Four Iranian diplomats killed in Israeli strike on Beirut — Iranian envoy to UN
Amir-Saeid Iravani called the strike a deliberate terrorist attack
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Israel pounds central part of Beirut — source
Fire trucks and ambulances are heading to the site of the bombing
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Russia may decide not to wait for Europe to completely reject its oil, gas — Putin
The government has already set the task of evaluating the possibility and feasibility of stopping fuel supplies to the European market, Russian President told
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Pentagon chief says world does not appreciate US efforts to reduce civilian casualties
Pete Hegseth also accused Iran of placing missile weapons in residential areas and striking civilians in other countries
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Slovakia may refuse to support Ukraine's EU bid — Russian envoy
Sergey Andreyev noted that in response to Ukraine’s unfriendly actions the Slovak government has decided to terminate a Slovak-Ukrainian agreement on emergency electricity supplies
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Press review: Iran won't compromise with US as Russia offers lifeline in Mideast crisis
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, March 10th
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Russian cross-country skier Bagiyan wins gold at 2026 Winter Paralympics in sprint event
This is Russia’s second gold medal at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in addition to two previously won bronze medals
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UN Security Council to vote on Russia’s Middle East draft on Wednesday — Permanent Mission
The Security Council will also vote on a draft Bahraini resolution condemning Iran's actions in response to the attack by Israel and the United States
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FACTBOX: What is known about Russian-crewed Caffa cargo ship detained in Sweden
Swedish authorities said the arrested captain of the ship is a Russian citizen
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Putin congratulates Russian Paralympians with gold at 2026 Winter Paralympics
The Russian team is currently 10th place in the overall medals standings with two gold and two bronze medals
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Middle East conflict leads to largest oil supply disruption in history — CNBC
The analysts believe that as a result there is "a market with no meaningful cushion"
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Putin to congratulate all Russian athletes with medals won at 2026 Paralympics — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said that it is a matter of pride for the entire country
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Russian Consulate General building in Isfahan damaged during attack — diplomat
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that there were no casualties or serious injuries among the employees
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Kremlin does not rule out Russia’s disconnection from Western payment systems
In one form or another, restrictions against Russia are used by a number of states that pursue the goal of containing Russia, the Kremlin spokesman noted
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Last week becomes 'bloodiest since beginning of year' due to Kiev's actions — envoy
It can be considered a demonstration that Ukraine does not want to negotiate anything under any circumstances, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador at Large on Kiev’s War Crimes Rodion Miroshnik said
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Iran’s elite army unit to block regional oil exports to US, spokesman warns
Ali Mohammad Naini also added that the Islamic Republic’s Army "is ready to expand the war"
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Strait of Hormuz closure would lead to a global economic disaster — Saudi Aramco CEO
"There would be catastrophic consequences for the world's oil markets the longer the disruption goes on, and the more drastic the consequences for the global economy," Amin Nasser said
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Nine civilians die, over 70 wounded after Ukraine’s attack on Russia over weekend
Rodion Miroshnik condemned the attacks on civilians in Russia, saying that this is typical of the Vladimir Zelensky regime to fight against children and the elderly
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Top Iranian diplomat thanks US Central Command for admitting HIMARS use
Nobody should complain if Iran's powerful missiles destroy these systems wherever they are in retribution, Abbas Araghchi added
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'Reality changed' since Istanbul agreements — Kremlin
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stressed that agreements no longer meet the requirement of the changed situation
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Putin holds second telephone call with Iranian president in one week — Kremlin
Their previous telephone conversation took place on March 6, after Putin held a series of talks with leaders of the Persian Gulf countries
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Hainan authorities brief reporters on development of free trade port
Journalists paid particular attention to the zero-duty policy on everyday goods, measures to stimulate added value, the development of the biomedical industry, and medical tourism
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Prototype drone similar to Starlink planned for testing in spring of 2026 — CUST
The drone will be able to stay aloft for up to 40 days
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Israel attacked Saudi Aramco’s refinery in false flag operation — news agency
According to the agency's source, the port of Fujairah in the UAE is one of the next targets of Israelis
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Netanyahu believes strikes on Iran already improved Israel’s global status
The Israeli prime minister added that his country expects "to enable" an uprising and a government change in Iran
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Bodies of 84 IRIS Dena crew members identified, will be returned to Iran — military
A total of 20 crew members are still listed as missing
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Twelve Israelis killed, up to 200 injured since February 28 — military source
According to the source, approximately 50% of the Iranian missiles fired at Israel carried cluster warheads
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FACTBOX: Putin, Trump discuss Iran, Ukraine, Venezuela in their first phone call this year
The conversation was the first between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in more than two months
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IN BRIEF: Ongoing Budapest-Kiev conflict and further developments around Druzhba pipeline
The Hungarian parliament adopted a resolution opposing Ukraine's admission to the European Union and the provision of financial assistance to that country
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Palestinian ambassador to Russia calls for international conference on Gaza
Abdel Hafiz Nofal said that "a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict" is an important goal
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Tankers begin crossing Strait of Hormuz
No ships were tracked to be moving in the opposite direction
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Russian TV presenter apologizes to Ukrainians for thoughtless remark
Earlier, he apologized to Ukraine on Twitter, but the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said it was not a proper apology
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In-house fintech development to remain strategic area for Yandex
"Changes in the structure will not influence strategy and operations of Yandex," the press service said
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US Navy escorts tanker through Strait of Hormuz — Secretary of Energy
Chris Wright said it will ensure that oil remains flowing to global markets
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US won’t escalate war against Iran to escort tankers — Pentagon
Wahington has capabilities that no other nation on Earth has, Pete Hegseth said
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Russian dollar billionaires hit a new record in Forbes global list
According to the Russian version of Forbes, the combined wealth of the richest Russians also reached a new all-time high of $696.5 billion
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Russian stock indices decline as trading on Moscow Exchange closes
The yuan rate rose 21.9 kopecks to 11.489 rubles
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Press review: Putin urges Syrian-Turkish talks while ASEAN rejects NATO-style alliance
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, November 6th
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Putin signs law on legalizing cryptocurrency mining in Russia
Only Russian legal entities and individual entrepreneurs included in a register will have the right to mine
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Bulgaria will not raise gas transit tariffs for now, party leaders say
According to Bulgaria's Former Prime Minister Kiril Petkov, when the European Commission offers the country a comprehensive mechanism, then Bulgaria will implement it
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US may take some oil sanctions off — Trump
Donald Trump emphasized that the US may even refrain from reinstating them
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Ukrainian armed forces missile strike on Bryansk leaves casualties, wounded
Priority measures are being taken to contain and eliminate the consequences of the attack
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Number of those detained in Iran for espionage on behalf of Israel, US rises to 40
The IRGC reported that 10 more people were arrested
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Trump denies reports of intel info about Iranian mines in Strait of Hormuz
The US leader stressed that "if for any reason mines were placed, and they are not removed forthwith, the Military consequences to Iran will be at a level never seen before"
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Hot phase of Middle East conflict may last 10-15 days more — Russian expert
According to Murad Sadygzade, the most alarming conclusion of recent days is that the current conflict is acting as an accelerator for a broader global crisis
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Ukraine carries out 30 artillery strikes on Kursk border area over past 24 hours
According to Governor Alexander Khinshtein, a man was injured and the roof and facade of a house were damaged as a result of the attacks in the village of Ilek in the Belovsky district
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Hungary interested in supporting Ukraine as buffer zone between itself, Russia — PM
According to Viktor Orban, Hungary will be able to guarantee its security if it doesn’t border Russia
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Putin held phone call with Trump this evening — Kremlin aide
It was the first conversation between the Russian and US presidents in more than two months
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Iranian air defense systems intercept two Israeli Heron UAVs, one Hermes
The source reported that one Heron drone was destroyed in the skies over Markazi province
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Putin, Trump do not discuss removal of US sanctions on Russian oil in detail — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov added that the oil restrictions, are connected with attempts to stabilize the situation on global energy markets amid the situation in the Persian Gulf
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'Most intense' strikes on Iran and keeping operation’s pace: what Hegseth said
According to Pete Hegseth, the United States was not planning to expand its military activities in Iran in case a need arises to convoy tankers and other vessels via the Strait of Hormuz
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OPEC+ to renew voluntary oil production cuts — source
Production quotas are expected to remain the same
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China concerned about spread of war to entire Persian Gulf region — special envoy
China believes that the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of all the countries of the Persian Gulf should be respected, Zhai Jun said
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Russia to inform UN about Kiev's deliberate strike on Bryansk — Foreign Ministry
According to the latest data, the missile attack on Bryansk killed six people and injured 37
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Donetsk People’s Republic gradually recovering after years of severe damage — Putin
The Russian leader highlighted that the pace of recovery had been fairly rapid
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Iraq approves agreement with Chevron to operate West Qurna-2 oil field — government
According to the statement, the government has approved the final terms of the framework agreement
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Russian troops 'turn war on its head' by pioneering drone warfare era - expert
According to Dmitry Kuzyakin, the war that everyone had known since the advent of artillery and aircraft was changed forever
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Elon Musk tops Forbes' list of the world's richest people again
Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin rank second and third, with a net worth of $257 billion and $237 billion, respectively
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Territorial issue not the only problem to solve in Ukrainian conflict — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov said this issue still remains among the main ones
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Russian army liberates settlement of Golubovka in DPR
Units of Battlegroup South have liberated the settlement of Golubovka
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Israeli strikes on Iran give people 'chance to throw off yoke of tyranny' — Netanyahu
Israel hopes for an uprising leading in Iran, the Israeli prime minister stated
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EU gas stocks down to unusually low levels due to cold winter — Politico
There is no guarantee that traders will be induced to replenish stocks during the summer, the official said
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Russia ready to pump oil via Druzhba pipeline — ambassador to Slovakia
Sergey Andreyev emphasized that Kiev's claims that Russia is allegedly attacking Druzhba are not true
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Russia, China now main beneficiaries of US-Iran conflict — newspaper
The Washington Post believes that military operations, given the US national debt, which is approaching $39 trillion, could make it difficult for the United States to "compete with much more significant adversaries, notably Iran’s allies Russia and China"
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s energy, transport infrastructure over past day
According to the latest figures, the Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,265 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Coal exports from Russia to east gain 6.1% in 2025
According to Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov, the volumes of coal that were previously shipped to EU countries, are now exported to Asia-Pacific countries
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EU may try to break Orban for April 12 polls in Hungary — Russian envoy
Rodion Miroshnik noted that if the EU starts to break the standards of normal electoral law, then predictions become very difficult
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IEA proposes largest ever oil release from strategic reserves — WSJ
A decision on this issue is to be made on March 11
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Israel says did not push US to attack Iran
Israeli President Isaac Herzog stressed that this was the decision of US President Donald Trump
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Iran downs 104 drones since February 28 — Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
According to the IRGC statement, 95% of the downed unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed by the country’s advanced air defense network before reaching their targets
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Iranian security agencies targeted in recent strike on northwest Iran — Mehr
According to the report, the office of the special police force and the investigative police department were attacked in the city of Tabriz
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West battlegroup destroys three Ukrainian HIMARS shells, 42 UAVs during day
A Starlink satellite communication station and three field ammunition depots were also destroyed
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BRICS Thailand-Russia Business Forum to be held in Bangkok on March 20 — organizers
Thailand sees potential opportunities in engaging more closely with BRICS countries, especially in areas such as trade, investment, infrastructure development, and technology cooperation
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Iran's 37th wave of attacks on Israel, US facilities most powerful since start of war — TV
According to the TV channel, the duration of several attacks carried out using missiles and drones was at least three hours
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US 'confession' on HIMARS, calls for settlement: latest on war in Middle East
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted that "nobody should complain" if Iran’s missiles destroy the launchers
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Aggressors seeking to ‘drive wedge’ between Iran, Arab countries — Russian diplomat
The Russian side expressed regret that civilians and civilian infrastructure in many countries of the region are suffering from the hostilities
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US, Israel destroy foundations of peace, security in Middle East — North Korea
The North Korean Foreign Ministry also pointed out that Pyongyang respects "the right of the Iranian people to elect their supreme leader and its choice"
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Missile debris from strike on girls’ school in Iran bears US markings — NYT
The remnants appear to be from a US-made Tomahawk cruise missile manufactured in 2014 or later, the newspaper reported
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China's rare earth metal exports up 23% in January-February
In value terms, supplies fell by 15.9% to $68.6 mln in the reporting period
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US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln moved away from Iran after strike — IRGC
The US Central Command reported that the carrier came under fire but was not hit
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Russia uses Kinzhal hypersonic missiles 44 times during special military operation
The first combat use of the complex was recorded on March 18, 2022
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US Department of Energy raises outlook for average Brent crude price in 2026 to $78.84
According to the forecast, the average price of Brent crude oil in 2027 will be $64.47 per barrel
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Right Sector extremists in Ukraine are advised to be ready for mobilization
Right Sector spokesman Andrey Stempitsky said the nationalists intend to "go to fight" despite "resistance from the advocates of armistice"
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India facing shortage of liquefied petroleum gas due to Middle East conflict
The Chennai Hotels Association has issued a statement addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking to intervene in the matter
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Iran’s IRGC announces launching 10 heavy missiles on Tel-Aviv
Earlier, the commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force Majid Mousavi announced that the Islamic Republic will only use missiles with warheads weighing more than a ton at the next stages of the conflict
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Lavrov to partake in International Organization for Russian Language conference
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the parties will exchange views on the topical issues of the use of the Russian language in international practice, and discuss the main areas of joint work
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US, Israel targeting civilians in violation of international law — Iranian envoy to UN
Amir Saeid Iravani stated that densely populated residential areas and critical civilian infrastructure are deliberately targeted
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S-300 air defense systems assume combat duty in Belarus as part of army inspection
The unit will practice a series of training exercises, including the destruction of aerial targets
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Kim Jong Un watches test launch of cruise missiles from destroyer
The North Korean leader ordered a review of the composition of naval weapons systems by practical necessity and the realities of the country
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Kiev loses 85 Su-27 fighters since 2022 — TASS estimates
Most of the Ukrainian aviation was lost in the first two years of the special military operation
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Zelensky has things to hide about Druzhba pipeline — Russian envoy to Slovakia
Thus Sergey Andreyev commented on Vladimir Zelensky's rejection of the proposal to inspect the pipeline
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Kremlin mum on Russia’s alleged aid to Iran
Dmitry Peskov did not specify whether the issue was discussed during yesterday's conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump
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Putin offered Russia’s mediation in Middle East conflict before escalation — Kremlin
Despite all of this, the Russian leader cannot be viewed yet as a mediator in the settlement of the ongoing developments in the Middle East, Dmitry Peskov stressed
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Russia ready to work with interested parties on Checkmate aircraft
Key interested parties have already gotten acquainted with the aircraft, even getting the chance to sit in the pilot’s seat, Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation said
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