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Boeing crashed in Ukraine made no contact with Russian air traffic controllers
On July 8, Ukraine’s Air Transportation Service officially closed the airspace over the Donetsk and Luhansk Regions “for security reasons”
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Russia’s huge military experience could open opportunities for African nations – analyst
In the past few years, France has withdrawn troops from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger
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Europe loses to Putin in Ukraine despite billions in aid — president
Milorad Dodik paid special attention to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's statement about arming Kiev, also noting that former German Chancellor Angela Merkel (in office from 2005-2021) also resorted to misleading within the Minsk agreements
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Ukraine's Kursk counteroffensives flounder as losses mount — expert
According to Alexander Mikhailov, Vladimir Zelensky is currently pouring all available resources into Kursk
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Russian artillery strikes wipe out Ukrainian stronghold as Kiev’s troops flee Kurakhovo
According to a security source, the Ukrainian armed forces are seeking to strengthen their positions west of Kurakhovo
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US to announce new sanctions against Russia this week — Reuters
The US may also impose sanctions on a number of Chinese companies for the alleged support of Russia, the news agency noted
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General Joseph Aoun sworn in as Lebanon's 14th president
The president pledged to develop "a new Lebanese defense doctrine that will protect the country from Israeli aggression"
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Oil pumping to drop by 2% in 2024 — Transneft
Shipments via Kozmino in 2024 would for the first time be above oil throughput via the port of Primorsk, the largest one in Northwestern Russia
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European NATO members call to preserve Ramstein-format meetings — minister
Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that Warsaw is preparing another package of military aid for Kiev
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Ukrainian army abandons servicemen refusing to lay mines — captive
According to Mikhail Kostyuk, following his draft, he went through virtually no training
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UN ready to chip in to help fire-ravaged California
According to the California Fire Department, wildfires have engulfed an area of almost 29,000 acres
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Russia calls for peace in Arctic as region remains in its sphere of interests — Kremlin
"We are interested in maintaining an atmosphere of peace and stability and are ready to cooperate with all countries," Dmitry Peskov noted
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Ex-president of Georgia seeks to perform 'presidential duties' in new office in Tbilisi
Salome Zourabichvili's new office is located on Chovelidze Street in the heart of Tbilisi
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Kurakhovo fortified area as crucial as Avdeyevka, Ugledar — official
Denis Pushilin added that the enemy had used considerable forces in the battles for the city
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Ukraine crisis exposed flaws in West’s defense industry that are yet to be fixed — Austin
The 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on coordinating weapons supplies to Kiev took place at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on January 9
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Russia welcomes Indonesia’s full BRICS membership — foreign ministry
The ministry said that Indonesia’s candidacy was submitted and tentatively approved during the 2023 Johannesburg summit, when the group began its initial process of expansion
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Panama Canal Administration will not prevent passage of Russian ships — EFE
The Canal remains safe and open for peaceful transit of vessels of all nations on conditions of full equality either in peace time or in war time, it added
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Russian diplomat visits Moldovan foreign ministry after remarks on crisis in Transnistria
The Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian diplomat in the wake of the Russian embassy's statement regarding the energy crisis in Transnistria, in which it rejected Chisinau’s accusations against Moscow
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Insurers’ losses from fires in California may reach $20 bln — newspaper
Anticipated insured losses were doubled from the $10 bln estimated a day earlier, limited progress on containment and the spread to neighboring areas were indicated as the reasons, The Financial Times said
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Russia boosts meat, meat products exports in 2024
"In general, imports of meat and meat products into Russia surged by 1.2 times from 586,200 metric tons in 2023 to 709,000 metric tons in 2024," the regulator noted
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Press review: Russia notes Japan's militarization while allies expect Ukrainian assault
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, January 9th
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Eurasian Economic Union and EU not compatible — Russian Deputy PM
"It is becoming increasingly evident at present that membership in the EAEU is a privilege and considering economic and social problems the European Union faces, entry into the EU can be compared with buying a ticket to the Titanic," Alexey Overchuk said
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Russian army captures 18 Ukrainian servicemen west of DPR's Kurakhovo
Russia’s army also destroyed a tank, an infantry fighting vehicle, a US-made M113 armored personnel carrier, seven pickup trucks, two artillery pieces and an ammunition depot
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Some 25 kilometers of oil-polluted shoreline cleaned up in Crimea in past day
A total of 136 kilometers of the coastline have been cleaned up since the start of the effort, with about 322.14 tons of oil waste collected and disposed of
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Yakutia, Magadan Region record coldest temperatures globally in the past day
The warmest temperatures on Earth were observed in Australia and Paraguay on January 8
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Russia’s huge military experience could open opportunities for African nations – analyst
In the past few years, France has withdrawn troops from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger
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Russian units break through Ukrainian defenses near dominant point in DPR
Military expert Andrey Marochko said that in order to reduce threats, the Russian Armed Forces began delivering intensive combined strikes on Ukrainian positions
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DPR head announces restoration of liberated Kurakhovo
According to Denis Pushilin, specialists will assess the scale of the restoration work
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US admits shipments of ATACMS, F-16s, Abrams tanks did not help Ukraine
The official also said that the most part of the promised weapons has already been delivered, while the remaining weapons are currently being delivered to Ukraine
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Russian diplomat notes Vatican’s realistic approach to current global affairs
"The Vatican fears that the world may split into interest groups, and that armed conflicts may exacerbate," Ivan Soltanovsky said
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Flight from China to Moscow lands in Krasnoyarsk over passenger’s condition
According to the representative, the passenger and his family are Russian citizens
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LA residents report no panic amid spreading wildfires
"Some restaurants are closed, but grocery stores are operating normally, food products and water are available," said Canoga Park resident Valeria Novozhilova
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Wink online movie platform to launch subscription service in Belarus
The online movie service is also in talks to launch subscriptions in other CIS countries
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NATO countries to continue shipping tanks to Ukraine
On Thursday, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced at the Ramstein-format meeting that the participants of the working group approved roadmaps in eight areas of military cooperation with Kiev
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Indonesia to use BRICS membership to boost exports of mining products — official
Yuliot Tanjung noted that he is "still studying the likely impact of Indonesia's official BRICS membership on domestic mining"
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Zelensky cleared Ukrainian political field enough to secure re-election, experts say
"However, given the ongoing developments at the frontline, his chances are diminishing with each day of combat," Vladimir Zharikhin stressed
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Ukraine’s allies adopt plans of support to Kiev until 2027 — Pentagon chief
The member countries said in a joint statement, released by the Pentagon, that Kiev’s allies plan to work closely with Ukraine to identify how to meet the designated benchmarks in Ukraine’s military needs through "respective national donations, procurements, investments, and efforts to expand defense industrial base capacity"
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Kremlin keeping eye on US claims to Canada, Greenland — spokesman
"We are closely following these dramatic developments - thank God, it has not gone beyond statements yet," Dmitry Peskov noted
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Russian Su-35S fighter jets uncover Ukrainian air defense sites in Kursk area
Russia’s Defense Ministry said that "the crews of Su-35S multirole fighter jets practiced air cover in the designated area of sorties by bombers and attack aircraft"
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Trump said to be serious about acquiring Greenland to expand US influence — Reuters
Sources added that the US president-elect is interested in territorial expansion as a means of creating a legacy that will be remembered for numerous generations
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Ukraine puts over 500,000 people on wanted list for draft evasion
At the same time, Natalya Kondratova says, 400 criminal cases against recruitment centers’ actions were launched, with most of them being at the stage of investigation or court hearing
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Top UK diplomat expects Trump to settle Ukraine conflict around Easter
In 2025, Catholics, Protestants and Russian Orthodox celebrate Easter on the same day, April 20
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West should remember Donbass in talks about respecting opinion of Greenlanders — Kremlin
"If they claim that public opinion should be taken into account, perhaps we should remind them of the views of those in the four new Russian regions," Dmitry Peskov clarified
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Slovak PM threatens Kiev with tough response if gas transit issue remains unresolved
Robert Fico noted that Slovakia could also use its veto power in the EU on Ukraine-related issues
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Russian President Putin lauds opening of Russia-China Youth Winter Games
"Held in summer and winter sports disciplines, the Russian-Chinese Youth Games have firmly established themselves as one of the most far-reaching and successful undertakings in terms of promoting humanitarian cooperation and people-to-people ties," the Russian president said
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Kazakhstan lifts ban on wheat imports from third countries and EAEU — Russian regulator
At the end of July 2024, Kazakhstan decided to extend the ban on the import of wheat by all types of transport into the republic from third countries and from the EAEU until December 31, 2024, in order to protect the domestic market and prevent re-export
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Ukrainian troops attacking Kamenka-Dneprovskaya with artillery, drones
Information on casualties and damage is being clarified
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Russian Human Rights Commissioner publishes list of 517 people missing in Kursk Region
Tatiana Moskalkova asked everyone who are aware about the fate of these people to call a hotline or submit an online form on her website
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Russia’s pork exports to China total 39,000 in 2024 — agricultural watchdog
The Russian agricultural watchdog reported that the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China signed a protocol on inspection, quarantine and veterinary and sanitary requirements for pork exported from Russia to China, and a corresponding veterinary certificate was also approved
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Twenty-five tons of fuel oil gathered in Kerch Strait — minister
About 38,000 sq m were treated with sorbent in the immediate vicinity of the coast line, including in the port of Anapa, Russian Minister of Emergencies Alexander Kurenkov said
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Musk looking for ways to oust Starmer as British premier — newspaper
"Musk has sought information about whether it might be possible to build support for alternative British political movements," the report said
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Russia’s military planning to take note of US attempts to use Greenland to ensure security
According to Russian Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin, the future of Greenland should be decided based on the will of its residents and the current Danish laws
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Putin to only welcome Trump’s will to seek contact — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov recalled that the Russian president repeatedly stated his readiness for dialogue as well as the need for this
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Transnistria still considers Russia as main gas supplier — foreign minister
For supplies through the TurkStream gas pipeline political decisions are required, Vitaly Ignatyev noted
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Expert gives Ukrainian army 10-14 days before they run out of steam in Kursk Region
Ralph Bosshard says that the goal of the Ukrainian offensive operation in the Kursk Region has always been unclear
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Kremlin keeps mum about how Russian gas getting to Slovakia
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico called reliable gas supplies to the republic at reasonable prices the main result of December talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow
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Ukraine loses over 290 troops in Kursk Region over past day
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Houthis provide military training to over 800,000 people — leader
On February 1, 2024, he reported that at least 600,000 people had received military training during the three weeks of mobilization
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Europe’s anxiety deepens over Trump's plans for future presidency — newspaper
The European allies of the United States from both the EU and NATO are awaiting Trump's return to the White House with great uncertainty
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FACTBOX: Putin instructs Cabinet on liquidation of fuel oil spill in Black Sea
The president noted that the relevant authorities are not doing enough to minimize the damage from the emergency
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Russia’s Su-35S fighter hit stronghold of Ukrainian forces in Kursk region
As the ministry noted, the strike from the Su-34 was carried out using universal planning and correction modules
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Medvedev doubts Trump’s ability to swiftly resolve Ukraine crisis
The Russian senior official added that "the US economy continues at its own slow pace and even the fight against immigrants is not promising major victories"
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Moldovan foreign ministry slams Russian embassy’s statement on Transnistria energy crisis
Earlier this month, gas supplies to Moldova were halted after the suspension of Russian gas transit through Ukraine and Chisinau's refusal to settle the problem of fuel debt, which Moscow estimates at $709 mln
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Russian Ka-52M combat helicopter wipes out Ukrainian army stronghold in Kursk area
The Defense Ministry uploaded video footage showing the destruction of enemy targets
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At least 19 people killed in attack on presidential palace in Chad — authorities
There were 18 militants among them
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Russia eyes discussion of EU accession in Armenia as start of withdrawal from EAEU
"In the meantime, this is the sovereign choice of the Republic of Armenia and she definitely has the right to it," Alexey Overchuk noted
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Hunter Biden's home burns down in California wildfire
According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, fires in Los Angeles County have engulfed almost 27,000 acres of land
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UK top brass announces plans to deliver 30,000 drones to Ukrainian army
The Drone Capability Coalition was set up in November last year by the United Kingdom and Latvia to support Ukraine with uncrewed surveillance and attack capabilities
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Pentagon chief points to Russia’s 'advantages' in Ukraine conflict
Lloyd Austin will chair the 25th meeting of the group of Western countries coordinating weapons supplies to Ukraine
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No clear plan yet on Ukrainian settlement from Trump’s team, Polish defense minister says
In the US presidential election on November 5, 2024, Republican Trump defeated his Democratic rival, US Vice President Kamala Harris
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Around 120 cubic meters of oil waste removed in south Russia’s Anapa in past day
According to the Russian emergencies ministry, six major clean-up areas have been designated in southern Russia’s Krasnodar Region, or 63 kilometers of the shoreline in total
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Almost 180,000 Los Angeles residents told to evacuate amid fires — sheriff
About two dozen looters have been arrested since the disaster broke out, Robert Luna said
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Russia’s battlegroup East destroys six Ukrainian drone control posts — spokesman
"During the day, the enemy lost up to 160 servicemen, a MaxxPro armored fighting vehicle, a Krab howitzer, two FH-70 and D-30 guns, a vehicle, a electronic warfare station, six drone control posts and two fixed-wing drones," Alexander Gordeyev said
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Trump labels Ukraine crisis as ‘a Biden fiasco,’ sees chance of escalation
Trump said Russia wouldn’t have started its special military operation if a more competent leader than Biden had been at the helm of the US
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EU civil aviation watchdog toughens safety guidance for flights in Russian airspace
The authority advises against operating within the Russian airspace "west of longitude 60° East, at all flight levels"
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European Commission, Slovakia to create working group for solving gas problems
Russian gas transit to Europe via Ukraine was completely halted on January 1 due to Kiev’s refusal to renew the agreement
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Russia hammers Ukrainian army, equipment in over 160 areas in past day
Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted roughly 245 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported
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Russia’s grain exports exceed 86.7 mln tons in 2024 — watchdog
Wheat exports by the end of last year amounted to 57.5 million tons, exports of barley reached 8.2 million tons, export of corn totaled 6.7 million tons
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Free Syrian Army deploys heavy weapons to frontline with Kurds — newspaper
Currently, Turkey is not preparing for a direct military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria, but is not dismissing such an option either
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Trump’s team yet undecided on Ukraine conflict settlement plan — FT
In the absence of a clear and definite plan, the US President-elect's administration may continue to provide assistance to the Kiev government after his inauguration
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Russia welcomes resolution of Lebanon's presidential crisis — Foreign Ministry
According to the statement, "Russia believes that the restoration of broad national accord is key to ensuring unity and civil peace in the multi-confessional republic"
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US defense spending to skyrocket if Russia prevails in Ukraine — experts
According to experts of the American Enterprise Institute, "maintaining security in a strategic environment in which Russia is victorious over Ukraine could cost the United States an additional $808 billion in defense spending over five years"
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Bankruptcy moratorium for Nord Stream 2 pipeline operator extended until May 9
If the Nord Stream 2 pipeline operator fails to comply with this period, it will be recognized bankrupt without setting a grace period
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Frontline situation tense, Ukrainian General Staff acknowledges
Earlier, the Kiev regime reported the forced retreat to the Dnepropetrovsk Region from the Donetsk People’s Republic’s territories controlled by Ukraine
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Over 15,000 Ukrainian troops engaged in Kurakhovo, says Russian top brass
Control over Kurakhovo hinders supplies to Ukrainian troops
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Russia welcomes inspections at Shanghai stores selling counterfeit products — REC
The REC press service believes that the growing popularity of Russian products and the Made in Russia national brand has a downside, stimulating "unscrupulous entrepreneurs who seek to profit from this popularity by selling counterfeit products"
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Russia preparing to use lasers to protect infrastructure against drones
Protection of critical infrastructure and industrial facilities against drone attacks requires the use of different technologies anticipating neutralization and physical destruction of drones, Nikita Danilov said
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Pentagon unveils NATO plans on granting military assistance to Ukraine until 2027
The Pentagon representative said that eight "capabilities coalitions" have been created within the Ukraine Defense Contact Group
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Liberation of Kurakhovo to pave way towards Dnepropetrovsk Region — official
According to Vladimir Rogov, Ukrainian defenses in the northern part of the Zaporozhye Region were not structured to counter a Russian advance from the east
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Humanity has fed AI with all its knowledge — Musk
The businessman believes there’s a good chance that artificial intelligence will surpass human capabilities as early as by the end of this year
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Armenia’s drive to join EU is country’s sovereign right — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov stressed that membership in the EAEU benefits not only the Armenian government, but also the people of this country as Armenia's economic growth rate owing to its participation in this association is "going up by percentage points"
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About 100,000 tons of Russian fertilizers remain blocked in European ports — Uralchem CEO
Dmitry Konyaev noted that Uralchem has supplied about 200,000 tons of fertilizers as humanitarian aid to various countries
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Chisinau's block of power supplies to Transnistria is mockery — Foreign Ministry
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that it 'is happening under the model the West is promoting around the world, under the false slogans of freedom and democracy'
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Man detained at Moscow airport after making bomb threat on plane
An investigation has been launched into the incident
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Scientists drill deep down in Antarctic, take ice sample to unlock Earth's climate secrets
The research team has been drilling every summer for four years
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Slovak PM held talks on gas transit via Ukraine with European Commission
A new round of consultations of EU countries on gas scheduled for January 7 failed because of absence of the Ukrainian delegation, Robert Fico said on Monday
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Russia donates over 1,600 tons of grain to Ethiopia as aid to refugees — embassy
Russian Ambassador to Addis Ababa Yevgeny Terekhin said that the countries are connected by "long-established strong friendly relations"
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Greenland looking forward to dialogue with US on business opportunities — government
The island’s authorities reiterated that Washington is one of its closest partners, and cooperation will continue
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No comments from Kremlin spokesman about Putin’s alleged apology for Lavrov’s remarks
During the press conference, reporters noted that the Israeli Prime Minister’s office told about Putin’s apologies in its statement, published after the phone call between the two leaders, while the Kremlin did not
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Contact group on Ukraine may halt its activities under Trump — NYT
The group held its inaugural meeting on April 26, 2022, at the Ramstein air base in Germany
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Kremlin says following debate around control of Panama Canal in wake of Trump’s remark
"We are watching this exchange of statements very closely," Dmitry Peskov said
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Death toll of shooting in Montenegro grows to 13 — report
Thus, the death toll of the shooting in Cetinje has increased to 13, two of the victims being children
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