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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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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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US-Israeli strikes on Iran
US needs to take part in choosing Iran’s leader not to start new war — Trump
The US president says "We don’t want to come back every five years or every 10 years and do this"
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Southeast Asian countries take interest in Russian-Indian missile
The Philippines is the only country so far that purchased BrahMos missiles
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Iraqi Kurds not attacking Iran fearing lack of support from US — news outlet
According to Axios, Iraqi Kurds consider the US administration's intentions regarding a change of power in Iran to be unclear, fearing an expansion of the conflict
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Aeroflot to resume flights to Iran from April 2 — company
Flights to be made twice per week
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Russia, US discussing possible easing of sanctions on Russian oil — presidential envoy
Kirill Dmitriev emphasized that Western sanctions have proven detrimental to the world economy
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Orban says he received Zelensky's message, advises him to refrain from threats
The Hungarian prime minister warned that Ukraine cannot achieve anything through blackmail against his country
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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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Russia ready to contribute to resolving Middle East conflict, Kremlin says
Dmitry Peskov commented on a report stating that Israel had requested Russian mediation in its conflict with Lebanon’s Shia Hezbollah movement
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Hungary to investigate why Ukrainians brought millions in cash into the country — Orban
The prime minister says he has "certain suspicions" on the matter
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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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Russia refutes Pentagon's statement about strike on Syrian opposition
The Pentagon said earlier, military of the Syrian Democratic Forces, supported by the U.S. and its allies, were injured in a Russian air strike
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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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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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Putin congratulates Russian women on March 8
The president says that the country celebrates the holiday with "the most uplifting and warm feelings"
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Russian youth, junior handball teams to be allowed to use national flag, anthem
Russian national teams and clubs have not participated in international competitions since 2022
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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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Para alpine skier Voronchikhina wins Russia's first medal at Paralympics
The Russian athlete finished with a time of one minute 24.47 seconds
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Third US Navy aircraft carrier prepares to deploy to Middle East — TV channel
The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is already in the area of the US-Israeli military operation against Iran, the second aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is currently in the Red Sea
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Ukraine's Vandals destroy 3 monuments to Soviet leader Lenin
Monument to Soviet warriors in Ukraine in 2014
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India, China may be first buyers of Russia’s latest S-500 air defense system
Director of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Dmitry Shugayev stressed that Russia would start the exports of the S-500 surface-to-air missile system only after the required amounts of this weapon were delivered to the Russian troops
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Trump discussed security guarantees for Ukraine with EU leaders — broadcaster
According to CNN, such guarantees, modeled on Article 5, could be offered with the support of the US and the EU if a peace agreement is reached
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Russia keeping close eye on situation in US economy — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that inflation expectations continue staying at a rather high level
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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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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 Pacific Fleet corvette sails together with Chinese naval ships in joint patrol
The Russian-Chinese joint naval group is set to conduct anti-submarine and air defense drills and practice search and rescue measures at sea during their joint patrol, the Fleet’s press office specified
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Russia launches massive strike on energy sites used by Ukrainian military — top brass
Russian servicemen also destroyed a Ukrainian Air Force Mi-8 helicopter and struck Ukrainian transport infrastructure facilities
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CAR president calls for end to Middle East conflict
This is a very complex conflict, Faustin-Archange Touadera stated
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US representatives visited Ukraine to discuss ways to combat Iranian drones — newspaper
Politico cited an assessment that Iran's use of "cheap, easily produced drones has exposed a vulnerability for the US and its regional allies"
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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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US Army plans to attack Iran’s previously untargeted areas — president
Donald Trump says that "Iran will be hit very hard" on March 7
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Ukrainian Security Service cooperates with US, UK intelligence services — newspaper
The Washington Post pointed out that since 2015, "the CIA has spent provided Ukraine with advanced surveillance systems, trained recruits at sites in Ukraine"
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Iran ready for possible US ground operation — Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister stressed that Tehran is confident it can withstand the American military
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Germany expects further worsening of relations with Belarus - Seibert
Earlier, Berlin has already repeatedly denounced death sentences
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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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CAR wants to develop strategic resources together with Russia — President Touadera
Russia has all the necessary capabilities for this, the CAR president said
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Over 280 cases against migration officials sent to court in 2025 — Investigative Committee
Head of the authority Alexander Bastrykin separately said that 2,490 criminal cases involving offenses committed by migrants were sent to courts over the period
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Gas explosion occurs at Admiralty Shipyards
Two individuals were hospitalized following the gas explosion, the press service of the city ambulance told TASS
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Russian instructors helped CAR strengthen defenses — President Touadera
However, the leader of the Central African Republic emphasized that the country’s situation remains delicate and that numerous challenges persist
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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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Press review: Iran derails US‑Israeli plans while Middle East conflict boosts oil and gold
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, March 2nd
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Biden boasts forgetting more about Putin, Xi Jinping than most people know
The former US president said that he knows more heads of state in person than any other president in US history
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Displaced persons in Lebanon exceed 450,000 in five days of conflict — minister
Social Affairs Minister Haneen Sayed says that 514 refugee reception centers are open, but many people remain without shelter
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Air defenses destroy 37 UAVs over Russian Regions in seven hours
The Defense Ministry said that 20 of them were destroyed over the Belgorod Region
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Fire outbreak occurs at oil depot in Krasnodar Region — emergency services
According to the latest data, nobody was injured
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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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Russian to spend $34.8 bln on Armed Forces in 2016 — draft budget
Russia will spend over $750 mln on nuclear weapons in 2016
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Iran ready for normal talks, rejects current US posture — ambassador to Russia
The current US position makes dialogue impossible, Kazem Jalali said
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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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New round of Russia-Ukraine gas talks opens in Brussels
Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Russia is set to finally agree and sign all gas documents
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Russia can suspend participation in grain deal — Putin
The variant of "extension first and fulfillment of promises after that" is not suitable for Russia anymore, the president stressed
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Mideast to see no calm as long as US bases remain — Iranian parliamentary speaker
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that Iranian statesmen and the people are united in this awareness
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China attaches great significance to nuclear safety in Ukraine — Foreign Ministry
Lin Jian also emphasized that "only by contributing to the de-escalation of the situation and the early conclusion of peace is it possible to address security risks at a fundamental level"
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Finland to ruin international security architecture by hosting nuclear weapons — expert
Alexander Stepanov also noted that the steps toward deploying nuclear weapons in Finland have been evident for some time
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Israeli army claims to have attacked IRGC Air Force command center in Tehran
In addition, "the Israeli Air Force struck air defense systems, command centers, and logistics depots" in the area, the IDF added
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Russia opens helicopter repair center in Peru
The specialists of Russian Helicopters Group will be carrying out major repairs of Mi-17 helicopters operational in the Peruvian Air Force
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Unity is key foundation of Russia’s success, says Putin
According to Putin, both center and periphery, all the regions - "they all form our huge country of Russia"
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Dollar climbs to 93.07 rubles, euro up to 100.24 rubles on Moscow Exchange
The yuan rose by 2.8 kopecks to 12.84 rubles
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Russia - Islamic World strategic vision group to have conference in Grozny
The sides will pay special attention to the prospects for economic cooperation between Russia and Moslem nations
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Russia's security guarantees proposals to US, NATO no longer valid, says diplomat
On December 17, 2021, the Russian Foreign Ministry published Russia’s two draft agreements on security guarantees, which Moscow expected from Washington and NATO
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Leaders of unregistered opposition party press for liberal wing’s unity
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Russia’s sole manufacturer of armored vehicles may grind to a halt over debts
Kurganmashzavod produces seven modifications of infantry fighting vehicles purchased by three dozens of countries and standardized chassis for various armament systems
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FACTBOX: What we know about terror attack on senior Russian general in Moscow
A parked car exploded at 12, Yasenevaya Street at around 7:00 a.m. Moscow time
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Ukrainian army loses up to 405 troops in responsibility area of Battlegroup Center
Alexander Savchuk said that battlegroup Center continues carrying out military tasks in the area of the special military operation
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Two statues of Lenin toppled in north-eastern Ukraine
"A war against monuments" began across Ukraine after a coup in the country in February 2014
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Russian air defenses down 124 Ukrainian drones overnight
29 of them were destroyed over the Bryansk Region, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported
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Drone crashes at military airbase in Kaluga Region causing no casualties — governor
It is reported that neither infrastructure nor equipment were damaged
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Russia needs to mass implement AI in all areas this decade — Putin
The president noted that achievements in the artificial intelligence sphere would largely determine the place Russia will hold in the world in the future
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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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Drivers prevented more serious damage when train caught fire on Crimean Bridge — railway
The train’s drivers promptly unhooked the burning cars and drove the undamaged train to the Kerch station
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Iran strikes another oil tanker in Persian Gulf — state TV
It may have been a US asset
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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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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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FACTBOX: International Women’s Day
The date of the holiday emerged in 1914 amid women-led rallies of protest and solidarity. Today, men give flowers and small gifts to women in their lives
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Jordanian air defenses detect launch of 119 missiles
108 were intercepted and shot down
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US is reshaping energy landscape to suit its own needs — Russian MFA
The United States of America is essentially bankrupt, Maria Zakharova said
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Investigative Committee prosecuted over 1.5 million in 15 years — IC chief tells Putin
Damages totaling 561 billion rubles have been recovered for tax crimes during this period
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Sibur, Sinopec to revise Amur GCC project strategy, construction underway
In general, the project was ready by 37.8% as of the end of March, and on certain units - by 43%, Sibur press service said
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Russian Defense Ministry says NATO expansion hurt European security
The collapse of Yugoslavia led to another round of NATO expansion as it accepted Albania, Croatia, Montenegro and North Macedonia, Alexander Fomin said
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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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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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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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China increased oil, LNG import from Russia in 2024 — customs statistics
According to the statistics, the oil import from Russia in 2024 amounted to $62.42 billion, a 2.8% increase compared to the previous year
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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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Eight people killed in strikes on Iran’s Isfahan — state broadcaster
The Iranian state broadcaster reported that 80 residential buildings were damaged in the province
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Spain evacuates staff of its embassy in Iran — Foreign Minister
Jose Manuel Albares says that the hotlines of other embassies in the region and the crisis center are operating day and night
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Russian military expert describes Iran's response to US aggression effective
Andrey Kartapolov noted that the US is hesitant to launch a ground operation and is striking civilian targets such as hospitals and schools
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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 military says 43 Iranian vessels sunk or damaged since start of conflict
3000 targets were struck in total, the US Central Command reported
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Iran permitted two ships of friendly countries to pass through Strait of Hormuz
Iran hit more than ten ships, including tankers, in the Strait of Hormuz since the moment when the US and Israel attacked it on February 28
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Iran strikes US military base in UAE — army press service
It is the Al Dhafra air base
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US needs to take part in choosing Iran’s leader not to start new war — Trump
The US president says "We don’t want to come back every five years or every 10 years and do this"
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Allegations that Chinese in Russia must serve in Russian army are false — MFA
The Ministry clarified that claims asserting foreign students are legally required to undertake military service in Russia due to their studies are entirely false
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In 2025, Investigative Committee received approval to prosecute 23 judges
IC chief Alexander Bastrykin also noted that criminal cases against 12 judges have already been submitted to courts
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Iran has no plans to acquire nuclear weapons — ambassador to Russia
Tehran strictly adheres to international nuclear standards remains unchanged, Kazem Jalali said
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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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Kremlin cautions against 'Pandora’s box' with restrictions for Russians who left country
"Enemies are enemies, we have to fight them but the rest are our citizens and they should remain our citizens," Dmitry Peskov said
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More than 70 Ukrainian militants sentenced to life imprisonment for killing civilians
The judicial authorities of Donbass have issued sentences against 1,084 militants, said head of the Russian Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin
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Citizens of 41 countries evacuated from Iran via Armenia — MFA
Armenian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Ani Badalyan did not specify how many people crossed the border
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Russia supplied 100,000 tons of oil to Cuba on February 19 — deputy PM
Dmitry Chernyshenko said that Russia will continue providing Cuba with economic support and humanitarian aid along bilateral channels
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SPIEF plenary session with Putin's participation lasts record four hours
This year, the Russian president's speech lasted 55 minutes, placing it among the top five longest speeches in terms of duration
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