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Developments in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian militiamen destroy nine army tanks
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko instructed the director of the state-owned weapons company Ukrobonprom to urgently increase arms supplies to the army
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Trump says Zelensky’s peace plan means nothing without his approval — Politico
"So we’ll see what he’s got," the US leader said
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Russia Pacific Fleet warships guard civil convoys in Gulf of Aden
Since 2009, it is the sixth group of the Pacific Fleet to participate in the international anti-piracy operation
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Russia would like to see friendly Ukraine, senior diplomat says
Sergey Ryabkov did not rule out that Ukraine can be a sovereign state post the conflict
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German customs involved in legal arbitrariness against Russians — Foreign Ministry
According to Maria Zakharova, Germany has de facto been turned into a territory of lawlessness for people of a certain nationality, in this case, citizens of Russia
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Ukraine’s prosecutors open five criminal cases on bribing electorate
Non-governmental organisations, viewing the elections, informed about many occasions of bribing electors in various regions of the country
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Russia’s public catering turnover up 8.7% YOY in 11M 2025 — statistics
The turnover had an uptick by 8.2% in annual terms to 377.2 bln rubles ($4.8 bln) this November, Russian Federal State Statistics Service reported
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Russian diplomat talks Ukrainian conflict settlement with Turkish ambassador — MFA
According to the statement, the parties also discussed key issues of mutual interest, regarding the international and regional agendas
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Special op experience, work of defense industry sector: Putin's statements
The president noted that the Russian defense-industrial complex is operating steadily, providing the armed forces with the necessary equipment
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Putin holds meeting on state armament programs, defense industry development
The event took place in the Kremlin
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Russia plans to upgrade nuclear triad through 2036 — Kremlin
The state arms program is a long-term planning document that stipulates developing, producing and maintaining the combat readiness of armaments, military and special equipment
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Deployment of Oreshnik was response to West’s aggressive moves — Belarus' defense minister
Only time will reveal how this will influence the broader situation, Viktor Khrenin added
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Hybrid energy complexes to start working in Yakutia's 3 remote villages in 2026
Each energy complex has a highly efficient diesel power plant, a solar power plant and an energy storage system with a single automated control system
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Russian troops liberate eight communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup Center forces kept destroying the surrounded Ukrainian combat group in Dimitrov and mopping up the settlements of Rodinskoye and Grishino in the Donetsk People’s Republic over the past week
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Russia harvested 139.4 mln tons of grain in 2025
Grain threshing gained 10.7% year on year
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Ukrainian soldiers ignore pressure to celebrate Catholic Christmas — military expert
According to Adnrey Marochko, the majority of Ukrainian servicemen continue to consider rescheduling of the Christian holiday an act of blasphemy
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Russian electricity exports may slightly drop this year — Inter RAO
Kazakhstan and Mongolia are traditional destinations of Russian electricity supplies in recent years, the energy major noted
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NATO countries really preparing for war, not bluffing — top Belarusian defense official
According to Viktor Khrenin, this is evidenced by infrastructure being built in countries neighboring Belarus, the numerous drills and training sessions being conducted, and the modernization of seaports and airfields for the delivery of weapons
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West uses sanctions to cling to fading dominance — Russian diplomat
Maria Zakharova emphasized that unilateral coercive measures represent a serious obstacle to establishing a just and equitable multipolar world order
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Kiev striking infrastructure in Krasny Liman with towed artillery used by NATO — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, Kiev dispatched its artillery unit equipped with M777 155mm howitzers near the locality of Mayaki in the Donetsk People’s Republic
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India's BRICS presidency to strengthen Russian-Indian cooperation — Russian trade envoy
In 2026, the main focus will be on the practical implementation of agreements reached following Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to India and the Russian-Indian business forum in New Delhi, Andrey Sobolev said
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Russia rescued Ukrainians abandoned by Kiev in Sumy Region — human rights commissioner
Russian troops brought them to a safe place in Belgorod
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Syrian Foreign Ministry condemns Homs mosque blast as attempt to undermine stability
According to the ministry, Damascus holds "a firm position in its fight against terrorism in all of its manifestations"
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Japan, Russia fail to reach agreement on seafood quotas — Japanese minister
According to Norikazu Suzuki, the prospects for the negotiations are still unclear
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Trump says Zelensky’s peace plan means nothing without his approval — Politico
"So we’ll see what he’s got," the US leader said
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Talks with US on Ukraine result-oriented, Moscow not backing down from its position — MFA
According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, the understanding that has developed in Anchorage is being implemented through contacts
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First launch from Baiterek space complex is planned for first quarter of 2026
Active preparations are currently underway, and the carrier rocket is already in Kazakhstan
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Belarus designates combat patrol areas for Oreshnik missiles — senior military official
According to Pavel Muraveiko, work to coordinate combat crews’ actions is currently underway
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Nigerian TV says US strike aimed at IS hits area that hasn't seen terrorists in decade
There is currently no confirmed information regarding casualties among either civilians or militants
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Zelensky says US has proposed 15-year settlement agreements
In his words, there are some "technical things" that need to be further discussed
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Defense industry operating steadily, supplying everything necessary to army — Putin
At the same time, weapons are being supplied "both to the units involved in the special military operation and to the armed forces as a whole," the Russian president added
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Putin notes multiple growth in production of weapons in demand in special operation zone
"The production of armored vehicles has increased by 2.2 times, of light armored vehicles (infantry fighting vehicles, armored personnel carriers) by 3.7 times, and military aircraft by 4.6 times," the Russian president said
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Rutte pushes back against idea that EU can only rely on itself for defense
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte recalled decisions made at the NATO summit in The Hague this summer, where alliance members agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035
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Russia open to contacts, but Europe is not interested in that — senior Russian diplomat
According to Sergey Ryabkov, political contacts between the sides are maintained but this in not done publicly
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Russian cars production estimated at 750,000 in 2025 — First Deputy PM
According to the Russian national statistical agency Rosstat, production of cars in Russia lost 12.6% to 591,000 units in January - November 2025
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EU loan to Kiev won’t hinder Russia's strengthening of its position — senior diplomat
EU countries decided to provide Ukraine with 90 billion euros in 2026-2027
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Russia-US agree to maintain dialogue on Ukraine after Dmitriev’s trip to Miami — Kremlin
Negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement took place in Miami on December 20 and 21
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West's policy on Ukraine rules out peaceful coexistence with Russia — German expert
Werner Patzelt emphasized that regardless of the outcome of the conflict in Ukraine, Russia "will not cease to be part of European geography and geopolitics"
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Helicopter lands military rescuers crew at Superjet crash site
Helicopter pilots on Friday managed to land a group of military rescuers above the Sukhoi Superjet 100 crash site on Mount Salak in Indonesia
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Niger bans issuing visas to US citizens — agency
According to the sources, the measure is based on the principle of reciprocity
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Sales on main Russian e-commerce platforms up 30% — First Deputy PM
The trade segment in Russia is constantly evolving on account of robotization and digitalization and the use of artificial intelligence, Denis Manturov said
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Zelensky works for MI6, Russian official believes
According to Andrey Klimov, in the first months of the special military operation, there was a real chance to end the conflict through political and diplomatic means
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Google plans to move obsolete servers out of Russia — RBC
The case in point are the servers used as part of the Google Global Cache system that expedites the content delivery for users
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Those who expect to defeat Russia in open conflict deeply mistaken — senior diplomat
According to Sergey Ryabkov, politicians who make such statements are either forgetting or deliberately pretending not to notice that it is nothing but an attempt to defeat a nuclear power
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Kiev’s settlement plan differs from one Russia, US working on — senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov said it is necessary to conduct an in-depth analysis of the results of the meetings in Florida
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US says more progress reached on Ukraine in two weeks than in year — news outlet
Axios' source said that Washington is ready to submit a document to the US Senate for ratification that will outline security guarantees for Ukraine similar to NATO Article 5
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Russian troops to isolate large Ukrainian logistics center after liberating Kosovtsevo
As a result of active combat operations, conditions have been created for blocking a large enemy logistics center and up to a platoon of manpower of the Ukrainian army’s 110th separate mechanized brigade and 33rd separate assault regiment
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Unemployment in Russia falls to 2.1% in November, statistics service says
In November, 1.6 million people aged 15 and older were classified as unemployed
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Ukrainian army pulls forces toward key cities in Donbass — DPR official
Igor Kimakovsky noted that the Ukrainian military was building fortifications and preparing a line of defense in these areas
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Belarus will judge US security policy by concrete actions — defense ministry official
"Actions speak louder than words," Pavel Muraveiko
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China sanctions 20 US defense companies over weapons supplies to Taiwan
According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the decision enters into force on December 26
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Silver prices set new record on Comex today
The precious metal prices gained 8.86% to record-breaking $78.035 per Troy ounce
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Moldova could help stabilize gas supplies to Transnistria — ex-Moldovan president
According to Igor Dodon, the pro-Western government in Chisinau is not interested in overcoming the energy crisis in Transnistria
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Russian strategic bombers fly over neutral waters of Barents, Norwegian seas
Su-33 fighter jets of the Russian Navy escorted the long-range bombers
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Russia’s retail trade turnover up 2.5% YOY in 11M 2025 — statistics
Retail sales in November 2025 gained 3.3% annually to 5.22 trillion rubles ($66.1 bln)
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Senior Russian diplomat rejects deadlines for resolving Ukraine conflict as inappropriate
No artificial deadlines will help here, Sergey Ryabkov said
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All car plants left by foreigners to be launched by summer 2026 — First Deputy PM
Authorities expect that the volume of the Russian car market will grow to 2.5 mln by 2030, Denis Manturov added
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Opening of AAOIFI center in Kazan will facilitate investment inflow to Russia — regulator
The head of the Bank of Russia added that interest in partnership financing is growing worldwide
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Ukraine extends ban on Russian goods imports for year
The prohibited products include meat, fish, coffee, tea, chocolate and other confectionery, baby food, animal feed, alcohol and cigarettes
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Risk of nuclear conflict not eliminated, Russia ready to negotiate — senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov said that contacts with the US now intensified, "there is a businesslike, substantive conversation, but great efforts are needed to move further away from this edge"
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Trump receives box of red caviar from Russia's Far East
The caviar reportedly made such a "strong impression" on Steve Witkoff that he was given an entire box to deliver to President Trump
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Russia to step up drone production for Defense Ministry's needs — first deputy PM
Denis Manturov added that about ten companies are currently working with drone manufacturers to supply products to hard-to-reach areas
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Liberation of Kosovtsevo brings area of over 23 sq km under control — security forces
Guardsmen of the 37th Brigade of the 36th Army of the Battlegroup East advanced 4 km inland and 6 km along the front on the western bank of the Gaichur River
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Tokyo’s decision to close Japanese Centers in Russia is ‘logical, timely’ — diplomat
"Whose declared goals and tasks are inconsistent with the present-day reality," Zakharova said
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Soyuz-5 carrier rocket first launch postponed — Roscosmos
This decision is based on technical grounds, Roscosmos said
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Russian forces destroy company of Ukrainian soldiers by FAB bomb in Dnepropetrovsk area
The Ukrainian military is trying to evacuate the wounded and dead personnel from the site of the strike and work is underway to clear the debris
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Trump says he expects to speak with Putin soon
The US leader also said he expects to hold a meeting with Vladimir Zelensky this weekend
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Almost all Ukrainian brigade deserts — Russia’s security forces
The source said there are quite a lot of units in the Ukrainian army that did not meet expectations of the command
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South Korea asks UN chief to visit North Korea — agency
National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac met with the UN chief in New York on December 18 to discuss cooperation between South Korea and the United Nations, as well as regional problems
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Silver price hits record high
By 1:14 a.m. GMT, the value of silver accelerated its growth to $75.235 per troy ounce
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IN BRIEF: Russia’s key foreign policy results of 2025 summarized in statements from MFA
Unfriendly nations had to acknowledge that it is impossible to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia
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Trump threatens Democrats with 'last Christmas' in light of Epstein case
The US leader also noted that Democrats will "have a lot of explaining to do" when their involvement in US financier scandal becomes known
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Energy System of East sets absolute power consumption record
Power consumption totaled 8,295 MW
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US combat drones attack Nigeria’s Sokoto State — TV
According to the Punch newspaper, a missile strike targeted the village of Offa in Kwara State some 500 kilometers from Sokoto
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Russia has plan in place in case frozen assets are seized — Novak
It will be implemented if such cases arise, the Russian deputy prime minister added
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Russian stocks up as main trading session opens
According to trading data as of 10:00 a.m. Moscow time, the MOEX and RTS indices gained 0.95% to 2,739.86 points and 1,108.2 points, respectively
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The Cure’s member Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The musician "passed away after a short illness at home over Christmas," the British band said
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Russia secures $9 bln in new funding for Akkuyu NPP project — Turkish energy minister
Alparslan Bayraktar also confirmed Turkey's plans to launch the first reactor of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant next year
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Customs transfer $73.3 bln to Russian budget
The target is 97% delivered for the time being, the press service of the customs authority said
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Norilsk Nickel CEO sums up results of Russia’s financial policy in 2025
According to Vladimir Potanin, the year was quite challenging for the country’s financial sector
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Chukotka's 1,000th business resident plans building energy-efficient houses
The V Komforte Group of Companies will create a full-service enterprise in Bilibino
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France looks to reinforce Kiev’s army with four PMCs — Russian administration in Kharkov
Recruitment offices for the four PMCs will be established in nine French cities
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Su-57 fighter jet successfully evades enemy radars and electronic warfare — Chemezov
Rostec CEO noted that the corporation received feedback on all equipment deployed in the zone of the special military operation
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Ukrainian media outlet releases Kiev’s 20-point peace plan
Ukraine presented this plan to the American side at recent talks in the United States
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Far East needs to maintain pace of economic development next year — minister
In the Far East and the Arctic, it is necessary to apply new technologies in the extraction and processing of minerals, Alexey Chekunkov noted
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Russian football chief Dyukov says outgoing year 2025 was success for national teams
This year, the Russian men’s national team played 10 friendly matches winning six of them, lost another one and finished three more in a draw
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Press review: Zelensky peace plan is no-go for Russia and Trump puts on peacemaker hat
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, December 25th
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Russia supplies another batch of Su-30SM2 fighters to Belarus — Defense Ministry
Deputy Commander of the Belarusian Air Force and Air Defense Forces, Chief of Aviation Colonel Alexander Belyaev said these aircraft will soon undergo technical inspection at the air base
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Russian man wins over $400,000 in lottery after guessing every number wrong
The family plans to use the prize to buy an apartment
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West does not believe Ukraine can win without external assistance — United Russia official
Andrey Klimov believes that even with ongoing Western assistance, Ukraine will not achieve its military objectives
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Russia ready to discuss form of document on absence of plans to attack NATO — diplomat
Maria Zakharova stressed that Russia remains open for serious talks
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Zelensky works to prevent peace deal — Russian military commander
Apty Alaudinov stated that Zelensky's goal is to placate the US, but "at the same time to propose conditions that he knows Russia cannot accept"
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Russian army destroys Ukraine's underground bunkers in Zaporozhye Region
Zaporozhye Region Governor Yevgeny Balitsky stressed that the seizure of Gulyaipole would pave the way for the liberation of the entire Zaporozhye Region
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Putin discusses AI development with Russian Security Council members
The Russian leader pays serious attention to the topic of artificial intelligence
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Zelensky's address demonstrates intent to prolong conflict — Duma member
As Leonid Ivlev stressed, the rhetoric from the Kiev regime does not advance peace negotiations
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Sweden better apologize for detaining Russia's Adler vessel — Foreign Ministry
According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Swedish customs and law enforcement agencies, including security services, continued their so-called inspection
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Russian, Indian business showing interest in localizing production — Russia’s trade envoy
Andrey Sobolev said this attitude is increasingly systematically reflected in the agenda of intergovernmental dialogue
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End of war in Ukraine to have positive impact on Moldova — former president
Igor Dodon highlighted recent warnings from Western officials, noting that Moldova has faced increasing scrutiny
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Sberbank to expand its Indian office network by 10 new locations in coming years
This will improve the convenience and speed of customer service in India, Deputy CEO of Russia’s top lender Anatoly Popov said
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Russia, US close to settling Ukraine conflict, final push needed — senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov said that it "depends on the other side's political will, especially since Kiev and its sponsors, particularly in the EU, who are not interested in an agreement, have redoubled their efforts to torpedo it"
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US radar could unintentionally trigger Phobos failure - daily
The source said the impact could have come from the radar on the Marshal Islands that monitored the trajectory of an asteroid at the moment of the Phobos-Ground launch
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Kiev steps up attacks on Russia using NATO arms — military expert
Andrey Marochko suggested that Kiev had intensified the number of strikes against Russia using NATO-supplied weapons due to increased ammunition deliveries from alliance countries
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