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BOEING 777 CRASH IN DONBASS
21 Jul 2014, 06:53
Over 250 bodies retrieved from Malaysian Boeing crash site in eastern Ukraine
According to reports as of 7 a.m., July 21, 251 bodies and 66 fragments of bodies were found, delivered and loaded on refrigerated railroad cars at Torez railway station
At the site of the crash
© ITAR-TASS/Konastantin Sazonchik
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18 minutes ago
Russian rescuers arrive in quake-hit Myanmar
The rescuers are setting up a field camp as well as an airmobile hospital to receive those affected by the earthquake, a TASS correspondent reports
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3 hours ago
European brands expect Moscow to quickly pardon everything — Russian diplomat
According to Kirill Logvinov, the respective decisions will be made individually
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46 minutes ago
US’ draft minerals deal unconstitutional, Zelensky's office says
Sergey Leshchenko added that Kiev should take into account that US President Donald Trump, whose administration has put forward the agreement, "is there for a long time"
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Two days ago,
16:48
IN BRIEF: What is known about Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy facilities
TASS has compiled main facts from the statements by the Russian Defense Ministry
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4 hours ago
Kiev trying to counterattack in Donetsk area amid Russian army’s full dominance, says DPR
According to the report, Russian forces continue advancing through forest belts in the Velikaya Novosyolka frontline area
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1 hour ago
Medvedev calls Russia's latest missiles best cure for Russophobia
The politician said that Russophobia stems from "bipolar affective exaggeration of Russia’s influence on the life of Europe and Europeans" and alternates between manic and depressive phases
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4 hours ago
EU missed opportunity to reconsider stance on Russia — Foreign Ministry
"As for Brussels' determination to follow through, it is rather a path towards self-destruction of the EU," Kirill Logvinov noted
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Two days ago,
21:15
Interim Syrian president announces formation of new government
The foreign and defense ministers, Asaad al-Shaibani and Murhaf Abu Qasra, have retained their posts
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3 hours ago
NATO finds no proof of Russia’s involvement in destruction of cables in Baltic Sea — media
Meanwhile, Belgian Navy Commander Erik Kockx, who heads a group taking part in a NATO mission in the Baltic Sea, pointed out that it’s hard to evaluate the practical effect of the bloc’s increased presence in the region
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21 Mar, 15:59
Zelensky doing damage control after losing big in Jeddah talks — expert
Mikhail Pavliv explained that in Jeddah, the Americans got everything they wanted in the military aspect from Ukraine very quickly
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Yesterday,
02:21
Diplomat explains external governance mechanism in context of Putin’s remarks on Ukraine
Commenting on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent remarks on Ukraine, Kirill Logvinov told TASS that following negotiations, Russia or mediators have an opportunity to file a relevant request to the organization
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Yesterday,
13:21
First German launch vehicle fell soon after launch
The launch was made from the Norwegian Andoya launch site
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18 Mar, 14:00
It is now obvious to everyone what Western jurisdictions are worth — Putin
"But now the covers have completely fallen off, as they say, and it has become evident to everyone what the various high courts in the European capitals, Western jurisdictions, where many sought to hide in, are worth," the Russian president said
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Yesterday,
02:14
Foundation pit of Paks-2 NPP in Hungary ready, but first concreting delayed
The construction is being carried out in accordance with the project by Russia’s state-run nuclear corporation Rosatom
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14 Jul 2024, 09:37
Assassination attempt on Putin mentioned by Budanov prepared with US money — Russian MFA
"Yesterday one of chiefs of the Kiev regime Buganov openly admitted that the Ukrainian intelligence service prepared assassination attempts on the Russian president. This assassination attempt was again prepared with US money," Maria Zakharova wrote on her Telegram channel
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Yesterday,
03:45
US forces strike Islamic State positions in Somalia
The report says the militants presented a threat to the US military
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2 hours ago
US media conduct propaganda, neglect to cover Russia's position — ex-CIA analyst
In early March, Larry Johnson visited the Victory Museum in Moscow as part of the US delegation
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Today,
00:17
Militaries in France, Europe bracing for war with Russia — newspaper
A French officer told the newspaper that his country’s military is "getting ready for the worst"
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9 Dec 2024, 17:02
'Street rat' Zelensky fumbles Paris talks — Ukrainian lawmaker
"After Trump’s team slammed Zelensky’s inappropriate attire, he’ll either need to start wearing a suit or continue to be looked at as a street rat," Alexander Dubinsky said
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28 Mar, 17:52
LG Electronics partly restarts its plant in Moscow Region — newspaper
The plant was producing washing machines and refrigerators
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2 hours ago
Iran vows consequences for US after Trumps’ threats of 'never-seen-before' bombing
According to Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, such statements run counter to the United Nations Charter and the safeguards under the International Atomic Energy Agency
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Yesterday,
07:50
Yemen’s Houthis claim attacking US aircraft carrier three times in last 24 hours
"The counteraction operation involved missile troops, unmanned aerial vehicles and naval forces that used several cruise missiles and drones," the Houthi spokesman said
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Today,
03:35
Russia’s Battlegroup West downs 17 Ukrainian drones, wipes out 23 drone control centers
According to the spokesman for the battlegroup Ivan Bigma, the battlegroup hit two mechanized, one assault and one territorial defense brigades in the Kharkov Region, the LPR, the DPR and in the Serebryanka forestry
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Yesterday,
02:14
Kiev troops start using FPV drones of longer range
The new drones were detected in the Zaporozhye, Orekhov, Dzerzhinsk, Kremennaya and Kharkov directions of the special military operation, as well as in Russia’s borderline areas of Belgorod and Kursk
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Yesterday,
13:23
Iran rejects direct talks with US on its nuclear program — Iranian president
Iran stressed in its reply letter that the Islamic Republic never avoided direct talks and only unfulfilled pledges triggered problems on that issue that must be resolved to restore trust between the two countries while the fate of the negotiations "will be determined by the behavior of the Americans"
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Two days ago,
05:35
Russian army advances cautiously in Chasovy Yar — military expert
Andrey Marochko noted that due to the ongoing active fighting in Chasovy Yar, it is currently difficult to count the area liberated and mopped up of Ukrainian troops
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Two days ago,
04:37
Russian army in Kursk Region forging ahead to border with Ukraine
The Russian Defence Ministry said earlier that assault units of the Don Cossack air assault regiment based in Feodosia had taken an important fortified strongpoint of the Ukrainian army in the borderline
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Today,
03:36
Trump suggests there is `psychological’ deadline for Russia to agree to Ukraine ceasefire
The US leader also expressed confidence that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, would like to make a deal to resolve the Ukraine conflict
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4 hours ago
US to receive tough response if attempts to stir up rebellion in Iran — supreme leader
Ali Khamenei said that it was unlikely, that the US would attack on the country from outside
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Today,
04:17
Shanghai to host Russian-Chinese conference on global, Eurasian challenges
The event titled "Space of Joint Development: Global and Eurasian Dimensions" kicks off in Shanghai on March 31
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Today,
01:07
INTERVIEW: Russia’s money meant for UN gets stuck amid latest US sanctions — diplomat
According to Kirill Logvinov, this constitutes a major problem for the UN
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3 hours ago
EU politicians regret rejecting Putin’s security proposals — Russian diplomat
Kirill Logvinov opined that members of Europe’s current political elite were unable to truly appreciate the fact that Europe lived in peace for 80 years
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Today,
05:04
Russia downs 66 Ukrainian drones over three regions overnight
In particular, Russian air defenses destroyed 41 UAVs over the Bryansk Region, 24 over the Kaluga Region and one over the Kursk Region
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Yesterday,
17:45
No mentioning of Red Army’s heroic deeds by UN gives rise to concerns — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Guterres, when speaking at the ceremony dedicated to the 80th anniversary of liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau, did not mention the Red Army a single time, although the Memory Day for these victims was established according to results of the heroic deed of the Red Army fighters
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Today,
00:21
Trump planning Saudi trip in May — Axios
This was reported by two US officials and a source familiar with the president's travel plans
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28 Mar, 10:00
Press review: Germany mulls Nord Stream restoration as Zaporozhye NPP sparks talks
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 28th
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27 Mar, 21:07
Putin describes floating out of Perm nuclear sub as milestone for Russian Navy
"It is supposed to enter service with the Russian Navy and to start performing its combat tasks next year," the president added
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4 hours ago
Police identify man behind shooting in Russia’s Arctic city of Murmansk — official
The man, born in 1981, opened gunfire at a unit of the Patrol and Guard Service from atop a building on Kolsky Avenue in downtown Murmansk late on March 30
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Two days ago,
05:58
Ukrainian troops control only three settlements in Kursk Region — commander
The Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday that the battlegroup North had liberated the village of Gogolevka in the Kursk Region
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28 Mar, 03:21
Putin proposes introducing UN external governance in Ukraine to hold election
The Russian president reiterated that such precedents under the auspices of the UN existed in East Timor, New Guinea and parts of former Yugoslavia
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Two days ago,
08:57
Russian troops wipe out Ukrainian special units in Guyevo — security forces
"The enemy expects to hold off the advance of the Russian armed forces as long as possible, hoping to escape through the forest to the Sumy Region," the source said
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2 hours ago
Press review: Rare earth talks boost Russia-US ties as EU seeks influence in Central Asia
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, March 31st
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Yesterday,
17:40
Camera crew attacked by drone in Donetsk People’s Republic
TV channel said that The drone exploded nearby, fragmentations partly hit the car
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20 Dec 2024, 16:25
Putin agrees 'Russian world' now faces war
The Russian leader also agreed with Sergey Mironov, head of the "A Just Russia - For Truth" faction in the Duma, who said that "the birth rate is insufficient, because the matter concerns extinction"
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Yesterday,
21:36
Unknown person opened fire from roof in Murmansk — governor
Law enforcement staff is in action
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Yesterday,
07:52
Chances exist to rescue people from under rubble in quake-hit Myanmar — Russian rescuers
A powerful 8.2-magnitude quake hit Myanmar on March 28, claiming the lives of more than 1,600 people
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28 Mar, 20:33
Ukraine will not recognize US military aid as debt, Zelensky says
The previous version of the deal was not signed because of a verbal spat between Vladimir Zelensky and US leaders at the White House
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Yesterday,
05:22
Ukraine’s army loses dozens of combat vehicles northwest of Sudzha in Kursk Region
The largest amount of the destroyed Ukrainian military equipment remains in the settlements of Malaya Loknya, Nikolskoye, Pogrebki, Lebedevka and along the Korenevo-Sudzha road
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Yesterday,
12:06
Russian troops liberate Zaporozhye community in Donetsk region over past day
TASS has compiled the main information about the special operation progress over the past 24 hours
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2 hours ago
EU not to resume discussions with Russia on counterterrorism efforts — Russian diplomat
Kirill Logvinov answered the question about whether the EU intended to resume dialogue with Russia, considering the ongoing situation surrounding Syria
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Today,
06:11
EU may fail to ease sanctions on Russia even if US lifts — Foreign Ministry
"Any abandonment of sanctions would only be possible if the EU ceases to view illegitimate sanctions as a tool of foreign policy," Kirill Logvinov stated
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Yesterday,
18:32
EU ready to react as single whole to US duties
Trade wars do harm to all the parties, Scholz noted
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Two days ago,
00:57
Kiev trying to reassemble front, force Russian army to retreat from Volchansk — expert
Andrey Marochko said that development of combat power is registered in this area, including by assault teams
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28 Mar, 15:39
Russian embassy slams British PM’s ceasefire deadline idea as 'absurd'
"The arbitrary deadlines Starmer hastily devised in his remarks to journalists are completely unfounded — especially given London’s clear intent to derail any peace initiatives," the statement reads
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27 Mar, 11:40
Russia displays counter-UAV laser rifle
According to the designer company, the laser beam destroys the drone body, propeller, engines, battery
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Yesterday,
08:47
Russian investigators find new facts of Ukrainian army’s crimes in Kursk Region
The Investigative Committee has opened a criminal probe into these crimes under part 2, article 205 (‘A Terrorist Act’) and part 3, article 356.1 of Russia’s Criminal Code (‘Marauding’), she said
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4 hours ago
Ukraine targets journalists in Donbass on Kiev regime's orders — DPR head
Denis Pushilin noted that while large "Press" markings once offered some degree of protection, they have now become a sort of danger, as Ukrainian commanders increasingly disregard them
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28 Mar, 18:06
IN BRIEF: What we know about detention of Gagauzia’s head Evghenia Gutsul
On March 25, Evghenia Gutsul was detained at the Chisinau Airport
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Yesterday,
16:39
Three drones destroyed in Crimea - Russian Defense Ministry
The Russian Defense Ministry said that on March 30, within the period from 04:50 p.m. to 05:20 p.m. Moscow time, air defense means on duty destroyed three Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles over the territory of the Republic of Crimea
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8 Apr 2013, 17:00
Monument to nationalist leader Bandera destroyed in Lvov region
Police said they have started an investigation
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Two days ago,
11:18
Russian forces liberate Panteleymonovka, Shcherbaki — top brass
TASS has compiled the main information about the special operation progress over the past 24 hours
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Yesterday,
14:22
Finnish president dreams of engaging US in Ukrainian conflict Russian diplomat
The Finnish president said earlier in an interview with the Politico news outlet that the "armed to the teeth" Ukraine should be in the basis of the deterrence policy
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1 hour ago
Kiev's military tries to distract resources of Russian army in border regions — top brass
The Akhmat commando forces of the Russian Defense Ministry are currently deployed in the Kursk border area and the Belgorod Region, with additional units stationed in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and Lugansk People's Republic (LPR)
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2 hours ago
Any NATO actions likely to make Russia, China cautious — expert
Wan Qingsong asserted that since the start of the Ukrainian crisis, NATO not only worsened the situation but also extended its influence
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Two days ago,
04:31
Many Asian countries’ leaders invited to Victory Day parade in Moscow — Russian MFA
It became known earlier that the Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Secretary General of the Central Committee of the Vietnamese Communist Party To Lam would be present at the parade
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Yesterday,
21:41
Special police staff neutralizes shooter in Murmansk, no one injured
The attacker acted alone, and he has been wounded
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Yesterday,
15:28
Presidential election in Ukraine may be held in July — The Economist
Vladimir Zelensky will attempt to catch his competitors by surprise, hoping that they will fail to arrange an efficient campaign within a short term, the source said
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28 Mar, 17:10
Trump serious about normalization with Russia, EU has no option — ex-US intel official
Graham Fuller did not rule out that Europe would also move towards normalizing relations with Russia in the foreseeable future
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1 hour ago
Russia to get world’s most combat-fit army after Ukraine conflict, says expert
The confrontation in Ukraine was accompanied by "the use of a large amount of technologies that had never been employed before and that began to play a completely critical role in modern warfare," Vasily Kashin noted
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48 minutes ago
Kremlin points to lack of Trump's quotes about his alleged anger at Putin
According to Dmitry Peskov, some of the mentioned Donald Trump's statements were paraphrased
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28 Mar, 01:03
Russian forces to overwhelm Ukrainian troops, Putin believes
"There are grounds to think that we will finish them off," the Russian leader said
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Yesterday,
00:18
Putin congratulates Russian Muslims on Eid al-Fitr holiday
Russian president noted the important contribution of Muslim organizations into Russia’s public and spiritual life, and their role in charitable, educational and patriotic projects and initiatives
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Today,
01:19
Trump warns of additional tariffs on Iran
According to Reuters, US President made this statement to reporters on board Air Force One
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Yesterday,
09:06
Russian forces engaged in fierce fighting to retake last few communities in Kursk Region
In particular, in the area of the settlement of Basovka, Russian forces have dislodged Ukrainian troops from a stronghold and are consolidating their gains, a source said
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28 Mar, 09:30
EU leaders prepare for conflict with Russia, Hungary will not go to war — Orban
While Europe continues to speculate that the Ukrainian conflict could spread across the continent, the Hungarian prime minister dismissed this notion, stating, "This is not true"
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Today,
03:33
Trump says would not want to put secondary tariffs on Russia
"It would not be very good for them", said the American President
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5 Apr 2022, 11:07
Medvedev weighs in on goals of Ukraine special operation
According to the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia, the most important goal is "to convert the bloodthirsty and the total, fabricated-myth-laden consciousness of some Ukrainians"
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Today,
03:41
Russia against peacekeepers from countries supporting Kiev in Ukraine — envoy
Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of International Organizations Kirill Logvinov also recalled that it was the "arrogant unwillingness of Westerners to hear" Moscow's position that led to the conflict
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3 hours ago
No communication with Moldova’s government after Gutsul’s arrest — deputy head of Gagauzia
"Engagement between Comrat and Chisinau is nonexistent, as the politicians in Chisinau have chosen a different approach toward Gagauzia – one of pressure, blackmail, and threats," Ilya Uzun said
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Yesterday,
15:07
US to impose restrictions on Russian oil if no deal on Ukraine is reached — Trump
Trump said that would be that if you buy oil from Russia, you can’t do business in the United States
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Yesterday,
17:48
Europe standing to lengthen life of Kiev’s regime — Lavrov
Instincts of the ruling class in Europe are clearly demonstrated in developments in Ukraine, the top Russian diplomat said
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Today,
05:36
Russia actively working on inviting state, government leaders to May 9 events — MFA
Kirill Logvinov also outlined key events planned around major historical milestones, including the signing of the UN Charter on June 26, the Potsdam Conference from July 17 to August 2, and UN Day on October 24
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Two days ago,
05:53
Assets of Ukrainian businessman Shifrin arrested in Russia on fraud case
The businessman was granted Russian citizenship in October 2016. In 2022, after the onset of the special military operation, he applied to the Russian embassy on renunciation of Russian citizenship
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2 hours ago
EU to end up on periphery with its simplistic approach to politics — Russian diplomat
Kirill Logvinov noted that the EU approach to Syria showed that EU members would continue making attempts to isolate Russia in the international arena despite everything
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Today,
01:20
Risks of another quake occurring in Mandalay, Myanmar persist — Russian rescuers
Meanwhile, the Russian Emergencies Ministry has started to regroup its 120 rescuers in Myanmar to quake-hit Mandalay
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Today,
03:08
Trump rules out NATO membership for Ukraine
US President Donald Trump announced this to reporters on board Air Force One
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3 hours ago
Ukraine’s army attacks Russia’s Belgorod Region with over 60 munitions in past day
In the village of Ivanovskaya Lisitsa, a security council secretary was wounded after the detonation of a munition
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28 Mar, 12:31
Ukraine to owe US more than $120 bln under revised minerals deal — newspaper
Additionally, Ukraine is required to make its own contributions to this fund
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Yesterday,
15:35
Trump says he is going to have phone talk with Putin shortly — TV
The previous telephone conversation between the two leaders was held on March 18
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28 Mar, 01:01
Russia ready to work with Europe without ‘being fooled’ by it — Putin
They are acting inconsistently, constantly trying to fool, Russian President said
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Today,
06:33
India, Russia kick off second stage of Indra Navy exercise in Bay of Bengal
The second stage of Indra Navy 2025 will last for three days and will focus on joint maneuvering, sailing in formation, and exercises to counter air and surface threats
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Yesterday,
21:40
Gaza’s Health Ministry urges the UN to investigate murder of medical workers in Rafah
Bodies of fourteen dead people, with communication with them lost several years ago, were found in a collective grave on Sunday
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Today,
06:33
Gold price hits all-time high, exceeding $3,150 per troy ounce
By 09:11 Moscow time, the price of the precious metal rose by 1.23% and amounted to $3,152.7 per troy ounce
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Yesterday,
19:29
Russian traveler Fyodor Konyukhov boarded on cargo ship sailing to China
The voyager was taken on board of a cargo ship sailing to China’s Qingdao, the center informed
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Two days ago,
16:08
Kiev continues attacks on Russian energy infrastructure facilities — Russian top brass
According to the ministry, the Kiev regime has just increased the number of attacks on energy infrastructure in Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod regions, despite Zelensky’s claims
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Today,
01:17
Trump says Zelensky wants to back out of rare earth deal
US President says Zelensky will "get into trouble" if he backs out of deal
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Yesterday,
21:38
Trump says he is serious on re-election opportunity — TV
The US President noted that "it is still too early to think about this"
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Today,
05:48
UK ready to negotiate defense deal with EU — foreign minister
Europe's security is indivisible, British Foreign Minister David Lammy stressed
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Two days ago,
15:37
Russian medics, rescuers arrive in Myanmar to deal with quake’s aftermath
According to the ministry, the rescuers have brought along all the equipment necessary for search-and-rescue operations
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Today,
01:03
Bolivian leader looking forward to visiting Russia this spring, ambassador says
However, with Bolivia facing political infighting ahead of the presidential election, the president’s agenda is quite busy
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