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Developments in eastern Ukraine
27 Jun 2014, 16:37
South Ossetia recognizes independence of Donetsk People’s Republic
The South Ossetian president entrusted the republic’s foreign ministry to establish diplomatic relations with Donetsk
South Ossetia’s President Leonid Tibilov
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Self-proclaimed Donetsk Republic asks South Ossetia to recognise its independence
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OSCE observers freed in Ukraine's Donetsk
Leader of self-proclaimed East-Ukrainian republics on buildup of their financial system
Kiev authorities exchange prisoners of war with south-east regions
Self-proclaimed Donetsk, Lugansk republics adopt act on unification
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33 minutes ago
Romania may become hub for deployment of peacekeepers to Ukraine — interim president
"The peace agreement will certainly need guarantees, and these guarantees will most likely involve the stationing of troops either in Eastern Europe or Ukraine," Ilie Bolojan said
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Yesterday,
11:13
Trump advisor calls for redrawing US-Canada border — newspaper
According to the source, Canada has instructed its delegates to withdraw from negotiations with the US until Jamieson Greer and Howard Lutnick, two incoming members of Trump’s cabinet, are confirmed by the senate as they are viewed as being less extreme than Navarro
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4 hours ago
Russia offers US to consider restoring direct flights — Foreign Ministry
"The American side has been asked to consider the possibility of restoring direct air links," the ministry said
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Yesterday,
15:41
European 'war party' thrown off-kilter as US changes course on Ukraine — diplomat
Maria Zakharova highlighted that EU member states "are rushing to find an answer to the most important question of the day for them: what to do in case the US refuses to provide further military aid to the Kiev regime, and where to get money to continue Ukrainian military operations"
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Yesterday,
18:02
EU wants to appoint envoy for Ukraine talks — report
European Council President Antonio Costa said that the emergency summit will focus on such issues as increasing defense spending by member countries, new commitments to supply arms to Ukraine and possible security guarantees for that country
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Yesterday,
18:41
Trump says Russia acting well about Ukraine settlement deal, talks well advanced — report
Trump also expressed confidence that Russia will not violate any potential peace agreements
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Yesterday,
15:14
Putin thanks FSB for actions behind enemy lines, on line of engagement
"Special words of gratitude go to those who, during the special military operation, worked behind enemy lines, on the front lines, in difficult conditions, protecting the safety for our people in the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, the Zaporozhye and Kherson Regions," the Russian leader said
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Yesterday,
12:44
First contacts with US administration raise hopes — Putin
The Russian leader pointed to "a mutual dedication to work towards restoring interstate relations"
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Today,
08:29
China advances strategic partnership with Russia at high level — Foreign Ministry
Earlier, the Russian Security Council said that Sergey Shoigu arrived in Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss bilateral security issues
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Yesterday,
23:55
Trump convinced long-lasting peace can be achieved in Ukraine
If it doesn't happen quickly, it may not happen at all, the US leader said
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Today,
08:44
After Munich conference West tries to ‘warm up’ Moldova against Russia — former president
Igor Dodon expressed hope that a potential peace arrangement between Russia and the United States regarding Ukraine and other countries would temper Moldovan politicians and their backers in Brussels and other European capitals"
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Yesterday,
15:02
Russian troops strike Ukrainian command post in Konstantinovka in Donetsk region
According to the report, the strike has destroyed a large amount of equipment that provided secure communications channels for the command staff
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Yesterday,
07:59
NATO continues supplying Ukrainian forces for counterattacks — expert
According to Colonel Vitaly Kiselyov, the movement of a large number of equipment and manpower of the Ukrainian armed forces is reported in the Kursk and Krasnoarmeysk directions
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Yesterday,
19:05
Russia rejects idea to cancel closed-door consultations at UNSC
According to Dmitry Polyansky, open meetings, on the contrary, "are often meant to target an internal audience and boil down to the repetition of well-known positions for the cameras, which does not help a convergence of approaches"
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Yesterday,
15:15
Russian troops engage in battles for liberation of Burlatskoye in Donbass region
Vladimir Rogov said on February 24 that Russian troops had completed a mop-up operation in the settlement of Novoocheretovatoye in the Donbass region
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Two days ago,
08:58
Zelensky offers Europe to 'buy' war Washington refused — Medvedchuk
Leader of the Other Ukraine movement added that the new Washington administration had not just refused to "purchase the war," but saw it as a scam that European politicians had not yet "seen through"
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Yesterday,
13:19
India has no obligations to follow West’s sanctions — expert
"The EU wants to maintain pressure on Russia over the Ukraine conflict, especially as the United States is reconsidering its stance and may scale back or lift certain sanctions," Robinder Sachdev stressed
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Today,
07:21
IN BRIEF: What we know about foiled Ukrainian attack on Metropolitan Tikhon of Crimea
Cleric Nikita Ivankovich and Denis Popovich, an aide to the metropolitan, a Russian citizen and a Ukrainian citizen, respectively, have been arrested for planning the attack
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2 hours ago
Consulate attack result of France fomenting hate against Russia — diplomatic mission
The consulate was outraged by the ruling of the French court, which sentenced the attackers to eight months in prison, to be served at home under electronic monitoring
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Today,
03:54
First reactor shell of Egypt’s El Dabaa NPP may be installed in late 2025
According to senior executive of JSC Atomstroyexport (part of Rosatom), the project is "making progress at a very good pace," with no delays
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3 hours ago
Germany thinks talking about sending EU troops to Ukraine premature — Cabinet
Olaf Scholz stressed that a peace agreement should be reached first
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Yesterday,
22:47
North Korea launches strategic cruise missile — Yonhap
The launch took place in the Yellow Sea
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Yesterday,
18:49
Renowned Russian figure skating coach Tarasova lauds IOC chief Bach’s resignation
Olympic gold medalist Bach, 71, was elected president of the IOC in 2013 at the 125th IOC session in Buenos Aires for a term of eight years
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Two days ago,
12:17
Lavrov called Mertz's approaches to Russia distinctive, hostile so far
Therefore, there is a need for a new agreement among Europeans, within Europe, the EU, and NATO, where France and the United Kingdom will step in to offer a nuclear umbrella for Europe as two nuclear powers, the top Russian diplomat said
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Today,
01:20
Russia’s Progress space freighter begins journey to ISS
It was the first launch of the Progress space freighter and the first launch from Baikonur in 2025
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Today,
08:12
US to recognize new Russian regions out of economic interests — Ukrainian politician
Viktor Medvedchuk warned that Ukrainian resources which Washington would own as a result of a resource deal will yield profits only if the new owners cooperate with Russia
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Yesterday,
15:25
Lukashenko says he discussed Ukraine-US agreement on minerals with Putin
The Belarusian president suggested that the agreement between the US and Ukraine concerning rare-earth metals might raise concerns in Russia
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Yesterday,
16:17
Putin speaks about US talks, counterterrorism at meeting of Russia’s main security agency
Putin praised the agency, also known as the FSB, as a strong, reliable and effective element of the national security system
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Today,
05:04
Russia, US outline steps towards normalizing diplomatic work — State Department
According to the document, the US side "raised concerns" regarding access to banking and contracted services as well as "the need to ensure stable and sustainable staffing levels at the US Embassy in Moscow" during the talks
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Today,
04:52
Talks between Russian Security Council secretary, top Chinese diplomat begin in Beijing
The sides are expected to discuss bilateral issues in the security sphere, as well as global and regional problems
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3 hours ago
Microsoft to say goodbye to Skype in May 2025 — web portal
The Skype platform was launched in 2003, and Microsoft purchased it in 2011
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Today,
10:12
Kremlin not to comment on Trump’s statements about Zelensky before talks end
Earlier on February 28, Trump said that he respects Zelensky
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Today,
03:42
Those who supplied weapons to Crocus attackers may try to intimidate witnesses — papers
One of the documents says that evidence, collected during the investigation, gives sufficient grounds to believe that intimidate witnesses and other suspects
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Yesterday,
16:45
Matviyenko conveys Putin's verbal message to Erdogan on international agenda
Matviyenko, leading a delegation from the upper house of the Russian parliament, is visiting the Republic of Turkey on an official visit from February 26-27
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Today,
01:47
North Korea holds strategic cruise missile launching drill – KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launching drill and expressed satisfaction over the result
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Yesterday,
18:10
Turkey ready to provide venue for talks on Ukraine — Russian upper house speaker
According to Valentina Matviyenko, Turkey is actively involved in the agenda and is ready to "provide any assistance necessary to resolve the Ukraine crisis"
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Today,
08:55
Chinese president holds meeting with top Russian security official in Beijing
Sergey Shoigu arrived in China after a working visit to Indonesia and Malaysia
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3 hours ago
Macron urges Europe to reject subservient dependency on US
According to Emmanuel Macron, Europe has to evolve "in order to regain power"
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Today,
07:58
Romanian prosecutors arrest 18 people in case of presidential candidate Georgescu
The case is being examined by the highest court of Romania, as it also involves a judge or prosecutor
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Today,
00:44
US should replenish its own arsenals – Trump on aid to Ukraine
In his words, the US supported the Kiev government by supplying "the finest weapons anywhere in the world"
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Yesterday,
17:04
Trump extends anti-Russian sanctions linked to Ukraine for one year
"These restrictive measures "must continue in effect beyond March 6, 2025," the US president said
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Yesterday,
14:43
Attack on Consulate General results from anti-Russian rhetoric by Paris — Zakharova
"It was only by luck that no one was injured," the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman noted
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Yesterday,
23:53
Trump sees possibility of abandoning idea of duties on UK imports
In his words, trade negotiations between Washington and London are proceeding well
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4 hours ago
Thwarted plot against Metropolitan Tikhon was to disrupt Russia-US dialogue — MP believes
Mikhail Sheremet emphasized that foreign handlers had begun to exploit Zelensky's inhuman personality as a tool to disrupt ongoing negotiations between the United States and Russia, thereby thwarting their intended goals
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Today,
09:35
Trump sends sobering message on Ukraine to Europe — media
At a White House meeting on February 27, the US president dismissed the possibility of the United States providing military support for a potential European peacekeeping mission in Ukraine
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3 hours ago
IN BRIEF: Key takeaways from latest round of Russia-US talks in Istanbul
The Russian Foreign Ministry’s North Atlantic Department Director Alexander Darchiyev headed the Russian delegation
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Yesterday,
13:35
Russia-US talks in Istanbul end after 6.5 hours — correspondent
The talks ended without comments for the press
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Yesterday,
15:13
Macron persuaded Trump to receive Zelensky in Washington — media
Vladimir Zelensky reportedly began calling the French president, asking him to convince Donald Trump to reconsider all meetings cancellation, as he hoped to sign an agreement on Ukrainian minerals in Washington
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Yesterday,
21:59
Russia’s Progress MS-30 space freighter taken to orbit
The spacecraft is expected to reach the International Space Station in about 50 hours
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Today,
07:32
US-Ukraine minerals deal to trigger Ukraine’s split — Medvedchuk
Zelensky has been actively trying to sell Ukraine in bulk and retail since 2024, the Ukrainian opposition politician noted
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Yesterday,
15:54
Lukashenko says no one can resolve Ukraine conflict without Kiev
Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States and Russia have not yet begun formal negotiations to resolve the crisis in Ukraine
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Yesterday,
19:53
Trump confirms he will sign rare-earths deal with Zelensky
Previously, Zelensky refused to sign the document
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Yesterday,
14:55
Russia against European peacekeepers in Ukraine due to EU’s aggressive stance — Lukashenko
"So, Russia is categorically against any peacekeeping forces from European states," the Belarusian leader said
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Today,
06:20
Moscow, Beijing hold similar positions on regional, international issues — Russia’s Shoigu
The two countries share a common position at the United Nations and its Security Council, as well as at G20 and other venues
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Yesterday,
18:51
Trump says Ukraine won’t join NATO — newspaper
The US leader said it at the beginning of a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House
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Today,
08:18
Trump relaxes policy restrictions on targets for US airstrikes — TV
According to the sources, the move "signals a return to more aggressive counterterrorism policies"
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2 hours ago
Industries in eastern Germany count on return of Russian gas supplies — Bloomberg
According to the report, resumption of supplies from Russia would allow businesses in Germany, which are facing many problems due to rising energy prices after refusing Russian gas, to restore their competitiveness
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Yesterday,
15:50
US deports person wanted in Russia for robbery
According to the investigation, the attacker, acting within an organized group, participated in a robbery at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo airport in 2014, targeting three citizens
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Yesterday,
15:00
'Wheel of war' West spinning in Ukraine to completely exhaust it — Foreign Ministry
"They need fewer people who can think and are able to fight back," Maria Zakharova added
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Yesterday,
20:46
Car plows into crowd in Israel, injuring 14 in suspected terror attack
The incident happened at a bus stop outside the city of Pardes Hanna
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Yesterday,
07:51
Russian assault teams seize key Ukrainian stronghold near Kurakhovo in Donbass region
The Russian servicemen stealthily approached the enemy stronghold and engaged in a close small arms combat
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Two days ago,
18:50
Trump says Russia will have to make concessions as part of Ukraine settlement
The US president said that Vladimir Putin will have to make concessions as a part of a settlement deal
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2 hours ago
Lavrov, Vulin discuss strategic partnership between Russia and Serbia — Russian MFA
"Special attention was paid to a Kosovo settlement and the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina," the statement reads
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Today,
09:30
Ukraine to demand 'net of guarantees' after US refusal — Euractiv
The portal said Ukraine’s request for a European peacekeeping force will be the hardest to negotiate as most questions about size and rules of engagement remain unanswered
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Yesterday,
18:41
Ukraine conflict cannot be resolved without Kiev’s involvement — Lukashenko
The president of Belarus said that during his most recent talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin the latter confirmed his readiness to include Ukraine in the negotiations on laying down peace there
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Today,
00:51
Minerals deal to lay foundation for stable US-Ukrainian relations — Trump
The American taxpayers will now effectively be reimbursed for the money poured into helping Ukraine, US President said
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4 hours ago
Russia seeks to build dialogue with everyone, including the US, with respect — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov did not agree that it makes sense to build cooperation only from the perspective of truth, which is different for everyone
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Yesterday,
08:35
Kiev must sign mineral deal to avoid total collapse of US-Ukraine ties — Chinese expert
Although a deal offered to Ukraine by the European Union "may be fairer than that of the US, it comes too late," Zhang Hong believes
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Today,
06:42
Two arrested in Moscow as FSB foils Ukrainian attack on Metropolitan Tikhon of Crimea
According to the FSB, an improvised explosive device and two fake Ukrainian passports have been confiscated from the suspects
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Yesterday,
23:51
US-Ukraine deal on rare earths 'awaiting signature' – US treasury secretary
Previously, Trump confirmed that Zelensky would arrive in Washington on February 28
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Today,
10:00
Press review: Russia, US take another step to mend ties as Kiev tries to outwit Washington
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, February 28th
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Yesterday,
11:21
Trump intends to destroy Europe, says NYT
According to the analysts, "the Trump administration sees Europe not merely as a competitor, but also as an economic and even ideological threat"
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Yesterday,
10:00
Press review: UK undermines Russia-US talks as top Russian diplomat talks Syria, Ukraine
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, February 27th
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Two days ago,
20:20
US realizes difficulty of returning lost territories to Ukraine — Trump
OS President vowed to do the most to ensure the best deal both for Ukraine and Russia
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3 hours ago
Russia, China should constantly deepen strategic coordination — Xi
The Chinese president also emphasized the need for the full implementation of the consensus reached by the two leaders, advocating for the principles of unwavering good-neighborliness
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Today,
04:50
Russian Security Council Secretary Shoigu arrives in Beijing on one-day visit
It will be Shoigu’s second visit to China in the past three months
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3 hours ago
Musk believes JD Vance on track to become US president
NBC previously reported that some supporters of US President Donald Trump were studying the possibility of amending the Constitution to allow him to run for another term
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Yesterday,
15:55
Russian army repulsing all Ukrainian counterattacks near Volchansk in Kharkov Region
According to the report, the number of Ukrainian militants in the Volchansk direction does not decrease
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Yesterday,
04:08
Russian troops developing an offensive in the south of the DPR — Defense Ministry
Motorized rifle and tank units are leveling the front in the section of Novoocheretovatoye - Novosyolka
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2 hours ago
FACTBOX: What is known about rare earth metals
The term "rare" refers to the supposed scarcity of these minerals and "earth" comes from an old name for oxides, the chemical form for these elements in the mineral
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Today,
08:05
Ukraine’s army attacks Russia’s Belgorod Region with over 60 munitions in past day
A man was wounded in a shelling attack on the village of Tishanka
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Today,
08:03
Russia, China should uphold outcome of WWII — Chinese foreign minister
Wang Yi said it is an imperative to maintain global peace and promote the development of our planet
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Today,
08:42
Ukraine's accession to EU unthinkable at present — Hungarian PM
Viktor Orban noted that he "openly opposes" Ukraine's joining the union, but at the same time does not claim that such a situation "will remain forever"
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2 hours ago
Zelensky in no-win situation in talks with Trump — expert
On February 27, the US president confirmed his intention to sign an agreement with Vladimir Zelensky regarding the mining of rare earth elements and other minerals in Ukraine
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Yesterday,
09:13
Biden’s policy of deterring Russia yielded no results, Polish politician says
"The war in Ukraine began as a consequence of the failure of the US’s deterrence strategy," Krzysztof Bosak noted
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Today,
09:10
Russian army knocks out Kiev’s forces from Burlatskoye near DPR border — politician
Vladimir Rogov highlighted that Russian units were making rapid advances along this section of the frontline
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Two days ago,
14:14
Frozen Russian assets to be key issue in Ukraine settlement — Lavrov
"I have no doubt that this issue will remain part of the settlement process," the top Russian diplomat said
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Today,
00:45
Europe should play ‘full part’ in Ukrainian settlement – UK premier
In his words, in order for the conflict to be resolved, a "lasting deal" needs to be concluded
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Yesterday,
16:25
Hungary suggests cancelling sanctions against Paks-2 nuclear plant project — minister
The Paks NPP plant, built by Soviet specialists in the 1980s and powered by Russian nuclear fuel, provides half of all electricity generated and a third of electricity consumed in Hungary
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3 hours ago
Kremlin spokesman redirects question about results of Istanbul talks to Russian MFA
The meeting between Russian and US officials, which took place in Istanbul on Thursday, lasted six and a half hours
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1 hour ago
Russian, US diplomats discuss steps in Istanbul to fund their embassies
The Russian Foreign Ministry specified that the sides touched upon "the issues related to Russia’s diplomatic property in the US in the context of returning to the Russian side six facilities, wrongfully expropriated in 2016-2018"
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Today,
09:19
Investors hunting for Russian shares after start of Russia-US talks — Bloomberg
As the agency writes, investors are "buying up anything that has even a tenuous link to Russia"
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Yesterday,
15:51
Russian army 7 km away from Kupyansk — head of Kharkov regional military-civil authority
Vitaly Ganchev noted that the front line in the Kupyansk area was gradually widening
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Yesterday,
18:32
Sber has no earthly rivals, but Martians could be a different story, CEO jokes
"We welcome competition," Herman Gref added
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Yesterday,
11:36
Russian forces strike Ukrainian military airfields, UAV operator training sites over day
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 310 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed a German-made Leopard tank in its area of responsibility over the past day
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Yesterday,
20:59
Russian embassy criticizes soft sentence for Marseille Consulate attackers
The embassy pointed out that "it is quite obvious that the criminals pursued the goal of blowing up the parking lot with service cars on the territory of the Russian diplomatic mission"
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Yesterday,
15:36
Iraq, Kurdistan resolve differences in oil sector, suspended Russian projects to resume
Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov said that it is very important as Russian companies operate in this region and much has been invested in projects
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2 hours ago
Russian troops liberate eight communities in Ukraine operation over week
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted more than 1,340 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed 34 enemy artillery guns in its area of responsibility over the week, the ministry reported
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Yesterday,
14:44
US gives large funds to Delegation in Georgia for demonstrations — SVR
According to the SVR, the EU aims to "bring Georgia back to the path of democracy and European integration" at any cost
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Today,
02:35
Moldova’s ex-president sees possibility of impeaching Sandu
According to Igor Dodon, the situation in Moldova should change dramatically in the coming months
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Yesterday,
20:42
Boris Spassky, 10th World Chess Champion, dies
Spassky won the World Championship title in 1969
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