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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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Croatia interested in purchasing Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine
On March 2, 2021, a phone call took place between Russian Ambassador to Croatia Andrei Nesterenko and Minister of Health of the Republic of Croatia Vili Beros
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Russia to complete phase one clinical trials of Mir-19 coronavirus medicine in March
According to the head of the Federal Medical Biological Agency, the molecule is patented and unparalleled
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Perestroika gave freedom, helped abolish totalitarian system — Gorbachev
Gorbachev is convinced that perestroika was necessary
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EU, US impose new sanctions against Russia over Navalny
Four Russian nationals were targeted by the European restrictions, while the Americans imposed sanctions against seven people and fourteen organizations
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Russia’s manufacturing PMI rises to 51.5 points in February
The PMI value above 50 points is indicative of the business activity growth and the value below the said level flags its slowdown
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Defense firm delivers a batch of upgraded T-90M main battle tanks to Russian troops
The T-90M tank considerably surpasses its T-90 predecessor by its combat efficiency
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Chancellor Merkel hails Gorbachev’s role in Germany's reunification
On Tuesday Gorbachev turned 90 years old
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Press review: Will US push Moscow, Saudis closer and can Pashinyan endure current strife
Top stories in the Russian press on Monday, March 1
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Moldovan president hails registration of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine
Moldova’s Medicines and Medical Devices Agency said on Friday it had approved the use of Russia’s Sputnik V, Pfizer and BioNTech, and Aztrazeneca vaccines
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Two Italian EMA inspectors to oversee Sputnik V production facilities in Russia
Previously, the Italian institute provided a positive assessment of the Russian vaccine, recognizing its efficiency and safety
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US sanctions senior Russian officials over Navalny case
The list includes seven individuals
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Mikhail Gorbachev: I’m bashed for Glasnost, but it was key for change
The USSR’s first and last president, Mikhail Gorbachev, turns 90 on Tuesday. In an interview with TASS, he revealed what he believes was his greatest achievement in life, the prospects of reviving the Soviet Union, the need for change and his favorite books
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Russia looking at supplying free batch of Sputnik V to Afghanistan
The issue of vaccine supplies was discussed during Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar’s recent visit to Moscow
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Russian envoy to Vienna warns against irresponsible steps on JCPOA
Iranian Foreign Ministry earlier announced that Tehran had turned down the EU proposal to conduct a meeting focused on the nuclear deal with the US participation in the current conditions
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Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine registered in Slovakia
Slovakia has become the 39th country in the world to approve the use of the Sputnik V vaccine
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Serbia received new batch of Sputnik V from Russia
President Aleksandar Vucic personally welcomed the shipment in the Belgrade airport
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Czech Republic counts on Sputnik V vaccine supplies as soon as possible
The country’s President Milos Zeman told that he had sent a letter to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin with a request to deliver the vaccine
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Armenia-EU partnership agreement enters into force
The document regulates both political and economic dialogue between the parties
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Mir payment system to ban foreign e-wallets replenishment
This is one of measures aimed at reduction of high-risk operations with the use of national payment instruments, according to the press service of the system
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Armenian PM apologizes to nation for government’s mistakes
More than 10,000 people gathered for a rally in Nikol Pashinyan’s support on Monday
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Russia to respond to possible US sanctions over Navalny — Lavrov
Reuters said on Monday citing its sources that on March 2 the United States could announce anti-Russian sanctions over the situation around the Russian blogger
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Over half of Russians have positive attitude towards EU, poll shows
The poll also shows that nearly half of those polled think that Russia must strive towards establishing partner ties with the EU
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Navalny arrives in penal colony in Russia’s Vladimir region — human rights activist
According to Ruslan Vakhapov, Navalny has been recently taken to IK-2 in Pokrov
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Russian Shipyard repairs world’s largest amphibious assault hovercraft
The repairs took less than two weeks despite the complex ice situation untypical for the region, the Shipyard spokesman said
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Lukashenko says expedient to conduct joint watch duty with Russian jets
According to Lukashenko, Putin does not have any objections
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Russia to respond to EU’s new sanctions over Navalny case, senior lawmaker says
The European Union on Tuesday expanded sanctions against Russia to blacklist another four Russian officials
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Russian helicopter forced to land in Syria due to technical reasons
The Mi-35 helicopter’s crew members were immediately taken to an airfield by a search and rescue service
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European countries should not test Russia’s patience in Council of Europe, diplomat says
Without Russia, this organization will lose its pan-European quality, which means it will lose the point for its existence, the diplomat said
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Defense firm delivers batch of combat vehicles with advanced electronics to Russian troops
The BMP-2 is a tracked infantry fighting vehicle armed with a 30mm 2A42 automatic gun and a 7.62mm PKT machine-gun
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Only 6% of Russians have immunity to coronavirus infection — expert
The spread of the infection would be curbed when 60-70% of the population have immunity to it, Alexander Gorelov, deputy director of the Russian sanitary watchdog’s Central Research Institute of Epidemiology said
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Israel strikes Shiite fighter headquarters, camp near Damascus
According to SANA news agency, "Syria’s air defense forces opened fire at airborne targets in the Damascus sky and shot down most missiles"
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Russian tech firm develops compact counter-drone system
The system fits into three briefcases, according to the company
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No need to recognize ‘annexation of Crimea’ as no annexation took place — Kremlin
The spokesman recalled that the peninsula reunited with Russia in compliance with all norms of international law
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Russia, Belarus ink five-year strategic military partnership plan for first time
This program will make it possible to clearly see the perspective and develop cooperation with Russia, the Belarusian Defense Ministry said
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Joe Biden congratulates Mikhail Gorbachev on his 90th birthday
Biden highlighted Gorbachev's contribution to a safer world
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Russia develops new-generation Kedr strategic missiles system
According to the source, the project is currently undergoing the science and development phase
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Germany’s Social Democrats urged constructive dialogue with Russia
The SPD called for stepping up all contacts through civil society and for easing visa requirements for young people
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Russian cosmonauts to spend five days to seal fracture aboard orbital outpost
On March 1, the cosmonauts will fill the crack with the sealant, then lay polyurethane foam and patch up the fracture with the tape
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Lukashenko slams merger of governing bodies of Belarus, Russia as 'stupid'
The Belarusian president repeatedly stated that the existing system of bodies of the Union State of Russia and Belarus had not exhausted its potential to date and opposed creation of new structures
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US denies negotiations with Germany on fate of Nord Stream 2 - Axios
Earlier, the German government’s deputy government spokesperson, Ulrike Demmer said that the German government was exchanging views with partners, including the United States, on the construction of the gas pipeline
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Patrol mission in Syria not fully completed due to Mi-35 helicopter’s emergency landing
Russia’s defense ministry said earlier on Sunday that a Mi-35 helicopter on a patrolling mission in Syria’s al-Hasakah governorate made an emergency landing due to technical failures
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Czech PM says Sputnik V can be used not waiting for EMA approval
In a couple of months other EU member states will want to have Sputnik V, said Andrej Babis
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US Department of Commerce blacklists 14 entities in Russia, Germany, Switzerland
The list includes the 27th Scientific Center of the Russian Ministry of Defense
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Russia must be ready to leave PACE if trilateral mechanism is launched, lawmaker says
Pyotr Tolstoy told reporters that an exit from PACE would trigger an exit from the Council of Europe
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Russia tests transactions with Mir payment cards in UAE
The Network International group of companies, which provides services in the e-commerce market in the Middle East and Africa, acts as the local partner of Mir in the UAE, the press service of the payment system told TASS
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Moscow slams Dutch media for spreading vaccine rumors to drive wedge between Russia, China
The television broadcaster NOS and the newspaper Algemeen Dagblad bashed Moscow for allegedly using the vaccine Sputnik V for self-advertising and for expanding political clout in Africa, Latin America and the Middle East
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Gorbachev calls for improving relations with former Soviet republics
Gorbachev has urged to strengthen the Eurasian Economic Union and the Collective Security treaty Organization
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Moscow says will react to new EU sanctions
The decision of the European Union to approve sanctions over blogger Alexey Navalny’s case did not come as a surprise to Russia, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told reporters on Monday
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Ambassadors of 27 EU nations impose anti-Russian sanctions over situation around Navalny
According to the source, the decision will be soon endorsed by the European Council and will come into force as published in the Official Journal
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Twitter violates Russia’s laws refusing to remove over 2,800 materials, says watchdog
In total, the regulator sent more than 28,000 requests to the social network administration to remove materials with prohibited information
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Diplomat dismisses rumors that Russia will soon withdraw from Council of Europe
Russia is set to actively cultivate cooperation with the organization and its member-states, said Russia’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe Ivan Soltanovsky
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