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Developments in eastern Ukraine
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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OSCE observers freed in Ukraine's Donetsk
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Kiev authorities exchange prisoners of war with south-east regions
Self-proclaimed Donetsk, Lugansk republics adopt act on unification
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US-Israeli strikes on Iran
US, Israeli strikes dangerously close to civilian sites in Iran — TV
According to the TV channel, a 900-kilogram bomb struck the building of the Iranian state broadcaster IRIB in Tehran, with debris posing a lethal risk up to 300 meters away
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Russian troops liberate nine communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
Battlegroup West units liberated the settlements of Drobyshevo, Yarovaya and Sosnovoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic
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Iran warns European countries against supporting US, Israeli operation — diplomat
"Any country join the US and Israeli aggression against Iran, it will inevitably become a legitimate target for retaliation," Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said
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US Treasury secretary confirms permission to India to buy Russian oil loaded on tankers
Scott Bessent also added that the US anticipated that New Delhi will ramp up its purchases of US oil
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Iran not stopping Indian ships in Strait of Hormuz — Deputy Foreign Minister
Saeed Khatibzadeh urged New Delhi to ask Washington, why they attack Iranian ships in the Indian Ocean
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Russian scientist copes with mathematical problem unsolved for 190 years
This breakthrough radically changes the understanding of one of the oldest areas of mathematics, crucial to fundamental physics and economics
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Russian LNG supplies to Europe up 11% in January-February
Imports of Russian LNG by the EU amounted to around 4.3 bcm in January-February
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US unwilling to admit it does not rule world any more — Carlson
The journalist cited China as an example of a power that Washington needs to reckon with
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Gas shortage hikes EU prices, impacts chemical and fertilizer output — Novak
According to the official, due to the shortage, prices in Europe have surged by 70%, while in the Asia-Pacific region, gas prices have almost doubled
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Russian, Iranian president agree to continue contacts via various channels — Kremlin
This is the first public announcement about contacts of such a level after the US-Israel attack on Iran
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Iran downs fourth US MQ-9 Reaper drone since start of escalation
The army's air defense systems destroyed one modern US MQ-9 drone in the skies over the province of Lorestan, the Islamic Republic’s army press service said
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Ukrainian strikes injured 10 emergency service workers, killed 2 in February
Four medics were also victims of Ukrainian attacks, with one fatality
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Iran war creates shortage of missiles for Patriots — Handelsblatt
The Persian Gulf countries alone spent about 800 missiles in the early days of the conflict
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US may ease sanctions on Russian oil — Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent noted that the US gave India permission to accept the Russian oil
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Top Russian, Afghan diplomats discuss current escalation between Kabul, Islamabad
Sergey Lavrov stressed the need for settling disputes between Kabul and Islamabad by political and diplomatic means
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Azerbaijan accuses Iran of bringing in explosive devices — AzTV
"Three devices packed with C-4 explosives were transported to the territory of the country," it said
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Medvedev calls US military bases in Persian Gulf countries ‘threat, not protection’
The Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman highlighted that the US used the bases "while protecting only one country"
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EU share in Russian exports down to 7.4% in 2025 — research
EU countries accounted for 12% of Russian imports in 2025
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Israel dropped over 100 munitions on 'Khamenei bunker,' army assesses results
Brigadier General Effie Defrin detailed that approximately 50 Israeli Air Force aircraft participated in the operation
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China to carry out resolute strikes against separatists in Taiwan — report
According to the report, the People's Republic of China will promote peaceful development across the Taiwan Strait
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Kurdish opposition vows not to enter war with Iran at anyone's request
Iranian Kurdistan Freedom Party spokesman Khalil Nadiri pointed out that the main force of the Kurdish opposition was located in Iran
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Israeli air force strikes Hezbollah, IRGC headquarters in Beirut area — IDF
In particular, the army stated that it had struck the IRGC Air Force command center, the Hezbollah naval forces headquarters, the financial management center, and the operational council headquarters of the Shiite organization
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War of depletion with uncertain timeframe: Experts, media on US attack against Iran
A recent drafting of additional military specialists points to the fact that the US administration was "not fully prepared for the consequences" of the conflict
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Iran apparently destroys radar of US THAAD missile battery in Jordan — CNN
Furthermore, buildings housing similar radar systems were also hit in two other locations in the United Arab Emirates
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European Commission views Zelensky’s threats against Orban unacceptable
The European Commission Spokesperson Olof Gill urged the sides to calm down and tone down their rhetoric
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Saudi Arabia says intercepts cruise missile
According to the country's defense ministry, the missile was downed in the sky over the eastern part of the province of Al-Kharj
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France to boycott on state level 2026 Paralympics Opening Ceremony in Italy
Earlier, delegations from Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Estonia and Finland announced their decision to boycott the official Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Paralympics
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European stock markets in the red on Friday
FTSE 100, the key stock exchange index in the United Kingdom, landed at 10,284.75 points, down 1.24%
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Athletes representing 28 national teams to march at 2026 Winter Paralympics Parade
The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games will be held in Italy on March 6-15
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Oil companies working to maintain balance on Russian fuel market — Cabinet
The meeting was attended by industry executives, representatives of the Energy Ministry, Economic Development Ministry, the Federal Antimonopoly Service, the Finance Ministry, the Industry and Trade Ministry and the Foreign Ministry
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Russian UAV units begin combat operations in Kramatorsk in Donetsk region
An FPV drone operator lets civilian vehicles pass freely, the Volunteer Corps operating within Russia’s Battlegroup South said
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EU refuses to accept Kiev early fearing sabotage of necessary reforms — Strana
The Ukrainian media has recently published a document, which allegedly sets out more expanded EU requirements for Ukraine's accession to the union
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Kremlin aware of Finland's statements about intention to deploy nuclear weapons
The Defense Ministry is considering lifting the ban
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US attack on Iranian frigate IRIS Dena kills over 100 sailors
The frigate was attacked by a US Navy submarine and sank off the coast of Sri Lanka
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Second group of Russian prisoners of war lands in Moscow Region
On March 6, 300 Russian servicemen were returned from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime
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US increases purchase of nitrogen fertilizers from Russia by almost 90% to over $1 bln
Overall fertilizers, radioactive materials and isotopes, platinum and platinum group metals account for 86% of Russian supplies to the US
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Iran strongly opposes foreign interference in internal affairs — envoy to UN
Amir-Saeid Iravani added that US statements regarding Washington’s involvement in the selection of Iran’s leadership "constitute a clear violation of the principles of non-interference in the internal affairs of states"
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Invisible army? Rostec unveils chameleon camouflage for combat vehicles, uniforms
The coating can be easily applied, which allows for prompt repairs in field conditions
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China maintains position as Russia’s largest partner — research
China will account for about 27% of Russian exports in 2025
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US investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike — agency
According to the news agency, it is unclear how much longer the investigation will last or what evidence US investigators are seeking before the assessment can be completed
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Kiev accused Budapest of kidnapping people — what is known about the situation
Hungarian law enforcement agencies detained armored vehicles used to transport valuables from the Ukrainian Oschadbank on March 5
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The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony kicks off in Italy’s Verona
The Russian Paralympians were allowed to compete at the Winter Paralympics under the national flag and to the tune of the country’s anthem for the first time in the 12-year period due to previously imposed sanctions
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Azerbaijan prevents IRGC terrorist attacks — AzTV
According to the TV channel, one of the targets was the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline
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Eight Israeli army soldiers wounded near border with Lebanon
The servicemen were evacuated
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US has no problems with Russia and China stemming from Iran war, says Pentagon chief
According to Pete Hegseth, he has no message for Russia and China on this issue
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Iran depleting missile stocks of US, its allies with cheap drones — newspaper
According to a report cited by The New York Times, it will take years for factories to produce enough interceptor missiles
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Russian envoy expects Moscow to be recognized as ‘must-have’ energy supplier
Kirill Dmitriev made a response to a online post where a user described the US move to issue a license to allow Russian oil sales to India as a victory for Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Russia wins on front gaining new partners; West loses everything — MEP
According to Lubos Blaga, NATO's expansion towards the Russian borders has failed
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Russia terminates agreement with UN on creation of sustainable development center
The agreement was signed in Paris on September 5, 2008
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Experts: US-Iran conflict opens door for stronger India-Russia energy ties
Fyodor Voitolovsky noted that the US attack on Iran and the subsequent rise in energy prices "will have long-term consequences for many markets"
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FACTBOX: Kiev accuses Budapest of kidnapping people, stealing money
Ukraine's Oschadbank said that the seven cash collectors detained in Hungary were transporting $40 million, €35 million, and 9 kg of gold
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FACTBOX: Ukrainian troops at US bases, new phase of operation — latest on Iran
Before the attacks began, the US withdrew 90% of its military personnel from bases within range of Tehran's weapons, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated
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Press review: Israel opens second front as Trump shows no clear Iran strategy outlook
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, March 3rd
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Gold in Dubai for sale with discounts due to export difficulties
Traders offer discounts up to $30 per ounce
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Ukraine admits worsening of situation for its troops near Selidovo in DPR
According to spokesman for Ukraine’s 15th Kara-Dag brigade of operational assignment at the National Guard of Ukraine Vitaly Milovidov, the Russian military has intensified the suppression of Ukrainian firing positions
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Russians’ trust level in Putin stands at 77.5% — poll
The level of approval of the president's activities also decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 73.3%
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US scrambles to find resources to continue its Iran war for at least 100 days — Politico
Gerald Feierstein, a former senior US diplomat, called the war "a completely ad hoc operation that nobody actually understood or believed that military action was imminent"
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Washington examines several candidates for future governance of Iran — Trump
Donald Trump emphasized that the US "wants to go in and clean out everything" in Iran
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US soon to launch largest bombing of Iran — Treasury chief
Scott Bessent stressed that it will do the most damage to the Iranian missile launchers and the factories that build the missiles
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US to lift number of restrictive trade measures against China — Chinese Commerce Ministry
"China will, in accordance with the law, approve applications for the export of controlled goods that meet the relevant requirements," the ministry’s statement said
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Four sailors killed, three injured in attack on tug in Strait of Hormuz — IMO
The IMO said the incident involved a 26-meter tug Mussafah 2, sailing under the UAE flag
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Italian actress Ornella Muti dreams of working in Russia
Ornella Muti participated in the filming of Grigory Chukhrai’s Life is Beautiful
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President of Cyprus suggests British bases on island might be up for debate
Nikos Christodoulides stated that he was "not ruling anything out"
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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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US authorities refuse to compensate $150 bln to companies for tariffs paid — FT
The business is left in the state of uncertainty as a result and more and more cases go to court, the newspaper noted
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Moscow's newly Michelin star awarded restaurant Twins Garden site crashes
Earlier, it was announced that Moscow's restaurant Twins Garden become one of the two restaurants that received 2 Michelin stars
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Moldova needs to begin talks on buying Russian gas amid Middle East crisis — ex-President
Igor Dodon cited the example of Hungary, which recently held talks with Russia and received guarantees of energy supplies
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West's focus shifts to repairing weapons provided to Ukraine — media
Itis stressed that the technical condition of the vehicles and weapons pulled from US and allied warehouses concerns Kiev
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Russian companies to redirect LNG supplies in part to Asia-Pacific markets
According to Alexander Novak, Russian companies are considering opportunities, without waiting for the next restrictions from Europe, to make new long-term contracts with a number of Asian countries
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Aluminum, nickel supplies from Russia to China up substantially in 2025 — research
The role of concentrates strengthened in Russian copper supplies
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Paralympic flame lit at opening ceremony of 2026 Games
The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games will end on March 15
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US, Israel mistakenly hit Iraqi border post near Iran — news outlet
One soldier sustained minor shrapnel injuries
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Winter Paralympic Games 2026 in Italy declared open
The opening ceremony is taking place in Verona
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Energy shock for EU will not be unnoticed — Dmitriev
This energy shock will expose the EU’s strategic energy failures in banning Russian oil and gas, the special envoy of the Russian President stated
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Russia’s T-72B3M tank has enormous upgrade potential — Rostec
The state corporation noted that the T-72B3M remains a modular tank that can be quickly "reconfigured" to meet specific threats and challenges
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EC fails to back Hungary, Slovakia in dispute with Ukraine over Druzhba pipe — Szijjarto
The Hungarian foreign minister accused the EU of collusion with Croatia to prevent the two European nations from getting oil
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UK Navy reports attack on tug in Strait of Hormuz
No details of the incident were provided
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Israel, US prepare to reduce intensity of strikes on Iran — Kan
The US and Israeli militaries came to a conclusion "that strikes cannot continue for long at the unprecedentedly high pace"
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Chinese embassy warns US against disrupting energy cooperation between Beijing, Moscow
The normal economic, trade and energy cooperation between China and Russia does not target any third party, Liu Pengyu said
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Current crisis over Iran to accelerate world order shift, end of US dominance — expert
While acknowledging the emerging new world order, Tiberio Graziani clarifies that the United States is unlikely to be entirely sidelined
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Press review: NATO unlikely to join Iran strikes as EU moves to sever Russia ties
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 6th
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Putin congratulates Macron on Bastille Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on the Bastille Day, France’s national day
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Exhibition of unmanned aerial systems opens in Russia’s Chuvashia republic
The venue features sample of drones used in the special military operation zone and downed and captured UAVs, including the Baba-Yaga drone
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US lacks effective defenses against Iran’s Shahed drones — media
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, acknowledged this gap in US counter-drone technology
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Russia maintains dialogue with Iranian leadership — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov did not specify whether there was military and technical cooperation underway between the countries at the moment
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IN BRIEF: What is known about continuation of POW swaps between Russia, Ukraine
On March 6, 300 Russian servicemen were returned from territory controlled by the Kiev regime
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Israel hopes Azerbaijan will join strikes on Iran — broadcaster
According to the broadcaster, more countries may probably join the operation against Iran and its interests in the region
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Trump calls question about Russia allegedly sharing intelligence with Iran 'stupid'
Earlier, The Washington Post published an article suggesting that Russia was allegedly providing Iran with intelligence to help adjust its strikes
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Rubio tells Arab counterparts that conflict with Iran will last several more weeks — media
According to the US State Secretary, the United States' goal was not regime change
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Ukrainian strikes kill over 70 civilians, including child, in February — diplomat
In total, at least 536 civilians were affected by Ukrainian attacks in February
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Potential involvement of US military: Probe into attack on school in Iran
US military investigators have found that American forces were likely responsible for the recent strike on an Iranian girls' school, Reuters reported
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UAE mulls freezing Iranian assets — WSJ
According to the newspaper, UAE officials have already privately notified Iran about the possibility of taking such measures
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High time for Kiev to do everything to make talks successful — Kremlin spokesman
Ukraine is well aware of what needs to be done, Dmitry Peskov said
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Dmitriev predicts start of era of total energy collapse in EU
"By refusing Russian energy, the EU has shot itself in the foot so many times that no feet are left," Chief Executive Officer of Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev said
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US wants Russia, China to stay away from Greenland — Trump
Donald Trump also expects Caracas to become its ally in the future
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Planes carrying Russian soldiers returning from Ukraine land in Moscow Region
200 Russian soldiers were returned from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime
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Iran strikes Israel’s Ben Gurion airport, airbase — IRGC
The Khorramshahr 4 heavy missiles of the IRGC Aerospace Force, with a 1-ton warhead, were launched at dawn today
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French aircraft carrier arrives in Mediterranean amid conflict in Middle East — AFP
According to the agency, the ship will participate in "ensuring the safety of French citizens and its allies who have been attacked by Iran"
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Russian Battlegroup East’s T-80BVM tank withstands 18 hits from Ukrainian drones
The tank commander with the battlegroup, call sign "Aza," added that the tank completed its assigned missions
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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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Russian fish, seafood exports to Japan up 20% in January
Russia exported 7,500 metric tons of fish and seafood worth $72.9 mln
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