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Lebanese, Israeli ambassador to US to discuss preparations for talks on May 6-7 — media
According to the news portal, the diplomats will focus on preparations for direct talks between their countries scheduled for the second half of May
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UAE reserves the right to respond to Iran's attacks — Foreign Ministry
The diplomats emphasized that Iran’s attack constitutes a "dangerous escalation, an unacceptable violation, and a direct threat to the security, stability, and territorial integrity" of the UAE
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Trump says disappointed with Europe
Donald Trump noted that "NATO wasn’t there," when the United States launched the war against Iran
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Russian embassy slams UK’s new sanctions package as another hostile step
According to the embassy spokesman, it is London that is fanning the flames of the Ukrainian conflict by flooding the Kiev regime with money and weapons
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Total number of UAV attacks on Moscow over past three days reaches 48 — TASS calculations
Emergency relief specialists work at the scene where the UAV debris landed
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Russia testing new Shturmovik ground drone in special military operation in Ukraine
Drone Force Aero also noted that the drone is equipped with a fiber-optic communication line
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Trump pulls number of US troops to be withdrawn from Germany out of thin air — TV
The source said that Washington did not notify its allies about the troop withdrawal, and its announcement took the NATO command by surprise
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Zelensky declares own ceasefire from midnight on May 6
We will be acting symmetrically starting from the above-mentioned time, Vladimir Zelensky wrote on his Telegram channel
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Iran's enriched uranium reserves probably can no longer be used, Trump believes
However, Donald Trump said that the United States still wants to get these stocks of enriched nuclear fuel
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Ukraine loses armored vehicles, Grad, armored personnel carrier from actions of West group
43 UAV control points and three enemy electronic warfare stations were also discovered and destroyed
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Russia’s Lis interceptors help preserve expensive air defense missiles — fighter
According to the commander of a Varyag unmanned aerial vehicle detachment, the most important thing for soldiers during a Ukrainian drone strike is to remain calm
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Russia begins fighting for Vasilevka in Dobropolye area, expert says
Andrey Marochko noted that the Russian army has recently achieved good results in this area
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Two people killed, 32 others injured in Ukrainian drone attack on Cheboksary
Regional Head Oleg Nikolayev said those who are staying at hospitals are receiving all necessary assistance
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EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell
The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia
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Press review: Trump threatens Iran strikes and Russia says NWFZ plans face hurdles
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, May 4th
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West plans to set up aggressive intercontinental military blocs — DPR head
Denis Pushilin also said that it is difficult to predict the situation in this direction so far
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Russian embassy dismisses social media reports of nuclear submarine’s arrival in Cuba
The Russian embassy said that the photos that have emerged on social media were made in July 2024
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US leader may resume military operation against Iran this week — portal
According to the report, on May 3 the United States privately notified Iran of the launch of Operation Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz, aimed at ensuring the safe passage of ships through the waterway and reducing the risk of escalation
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Conflict with Iran to last for two to three more weeks — Trump
The US leader said he is convinced that Washington will either make a deal with Tehran or defeat it militarily
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If UAE decides on 'irrational actions,' their interests to become Iran’s goals — agency
The UAE "is in a very fragile glass house, and instability poses a mortal threat to them," the news agency said
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Russian troops circumventing Ukraine’s Orekhov group to destroy their logistics — expert
Igor Kimakovsky said the main objective is to establish radio control and secure the radio horizons
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Press review: Russia warns Ukraine over V-Day ceasefire as US Hormuz actions affect peace
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, May 5th
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Russian troops deliver precision strike on Ukrainian army’s energy sites in past day
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,210 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Finnish army statements of inability to down UAVs suggest collusion with Kiev — expert
Alexander Stepanov pointed out that both airborne early warning reconnaissance aircraft and strategic reconnaissance drones regularly operate in Finland
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White House begins to prepare for possible defeat in midterms — Washington Post
The midterm elections in the United States will be held on November 3
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Nuclear weapons appearance in Finland to create risks for Russia — envoy
According to Gennady Gatilov, the risk of an atomic bomb in non-nuclear European countries has increased dramatically
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Iraq encouraging oil exports through Strait of Hormuz with big discounts — Bloomberg
Iraq previously slashed oil production due to overflowing storage facilities and problems with exports through the Strait of Hormuz caused by the conflict surrounding Iran
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UK prime minister sidelined from election campaign due to 'toxic image' — newspaper
According to the report, there’s a visceral loathing of Keir Starmer
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FSB identifies international terrorist organization sleeper cell in Anapa — statement
Employees of the Krasnodar Region’s FSB branch detained three members of the cell
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Russia’s ZALA UAVs destroy Ukraine’s Leopard tank with lancet loitering munition
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that ZALA UAV operators quickly detected enemy equipment being transported to the line of contact behind enemy lines
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Over 50 UAV attack Moscow on 2-5 May — TASS calculations
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said that emergency relief specialists are working at the scene where the debris from the downed UAVs landed
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Burevestnik volunteer fighters destroy Ukraine’s Martian-2 attack UAVs
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that all the devices were promptly detected, intercepted, and destroyed before reaching their intended deployment area
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Threats to attack Moscow during parade are blasphemous, inhumane — senior officer
Anatoly Bibilov emphasized that these threats only serve to confirm the character of the adversary
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Rostec develops system for repelling massive FPV drone attacks
The new system is noted to be capable of operating in the most common FPV drone control frequencies
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From trendy toys to tools of political manipulation: Rapid advancement of AI avatars
As you read this text, thousands of non-existent people are selling clothes, raising funds, and campaigning for politicians
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Pashinyan, Zelensky discuss issues of Armenian-Ukrainian cooperation
Apart from that, according to the Armenian foreign ministry, Yerevan hosted a meeting between the Armenian and Ukrainian foreign ministers, Ararat Mirzoyan and Andrey Sibiga
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Car plows into group of people in Germany’s Leipzig, killing at least two — newspaper
According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred in Leipzig's historic center, on the city’s main shopping street
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Iran calls on Saudi Arabia to ‘eject’ US troops from region
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation
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Finnish military says it is impossible to down drones near Russian border — Yle
There have been multiple reports of UAVs being spotted within Finland and its airspace
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Ten elite Ukrainian drone crews from Azov Battalion deployed to Sumy Region
According to the source, a critical situation has developed near Sumy
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FACTBOX: Aftermath of Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions, injured in Cheboksary
Three individuals sustained injuries as a result of a Ukrainian drone attack on the city of Cheboksary, in the European part of Russia
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Russia disregards EU as possible mediator in negotiations on Ukraine — envoy
Russian Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik noted that Brussels has never proposed any specific ways of settlement
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Ukraine’s non-combat casualties at training grounds near Sumy grow — military
The source highlighted concerns among Ukrainian unit commanders regarding the mobilization of personnel unfit for service
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Truce and retaliatory strike on Kiev: defense ministry’s statements ahead of Victory Day
Russia’s armed forces will take all necessary measures to ensure security during the celebrations
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Russia declares ceasefire on May 8, 9 in honor of Victory Day — top brass
The decision was made by Russian supreme commander-in-chief Vladimir Putin
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Moscow rejects US citizenship imposed on Russian diplomats’ children — spokeswoman
Maria Zakharova says Russia will demand from Washington "confirmation in each specific case that the newborn is not subject to US jurisdiction"
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Slovakia will not resume electricity supplies to Ukraine — Fico
The Slovak prime minister does not see the reasons for resuming deliveries
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Navigation in Strait of Hormuz under threat due to US actions — top Iranian lawmaker
According to Bagher Ghalibaf, the US can’t maintain the status quo, especially since Iran has yet to take action
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Claims about US sabotage at Russian spaceports justify US military spending — expert
Alexander Stepanov questioned the plausibility of US plans to infiltrate Russian space facilities, noting that such operations would be highly risky and likely fatal for any special forces involved
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Armenian PM expresses willingness to join EU at inaugural Armenia-EU summit
Nikol Pashinyan acknowledged that the decision to admit a country to the EU is a political one, and that Brussels could at any moment say that the EU no longer wants to expand
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Russia won't let Norway's threats go unanswered — ambassador to Oslo
Nikolay Korchunov emphasized that Russia threatens no one and is not interested in an armed or hybrid confrontation with Norway or any other NATO country
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US believes ceasefire with Iran still in effect despite operation in Hormuz Strait
"This is a separate and distinct project," Pete Hegseth pointed out
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IN BRIEF: Russia’s Security Council details foreign labor situation
A total of 3,300 foreign nationals who share Russia’s traditional values have requested temporary residence in the country over the past 18 months
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Romanian parliament passes vote of no-confidence to government
A total of 281 lawmakers voted to oust the prime minister
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Russia captures Vasilevka in Dobropolye section of DPR from southwest — expert
Earlier, Andrey Marochko told that advancing in the Dobropolye area the Russian military began fighting for Vasilevka in the DPR
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Cargo vessels from 87 countries gather in Persian Gulf — US military command
Brad Cooper added that over the past 24 hours, the command has reached out to dozens of shipowners and shipping companies to assure them of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz
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No large weapons on board sunk Iranian boats — Pentagon
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Armed Forces, General Dan Caine also denied claims about Iran's having so-called "kamikaze dolphins"
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At least six US tanker aircraft fly over Persian and Oman Gulfs
Earlier, the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton reconnaissance drone also completed its flight over the waterway
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US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV
Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation
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FACTBOX: Fatalities in Strait of Hormuz vessel attack, US authority to strike IRGC boats
At least five people died as a result of a United States attack on two cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian news agency Tasnim reported
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Lavrov, Rubio 'touch base' on current state of international affairs, US-Russia relations
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the conversation was constructive and businesslike
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IAEA records damage after drone strike on Zaporozhye nuclear power plant laboratory
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi called for maximum restraint to avoid safety risks
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Schools, technical schools to work remotely after UAV attack in Chuvashia
Cheboksary head Stanislav Trofimov urged residents to stay at home if possible and limit movement around the city.
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IRGC calls on ships to transit Hormuz Strait via corridor provided by Iran
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that diverting ships to other routes is unsafe
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US seizes most of oil from captured Iranian tankers — Trump
Earlier, Donald Trump admitted that the US military behaved like pirates when seizing tankers with Iranian oil
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Tanker with Iranian oil change course, heading to China — PTI
The change in the destination of Pin Shun appears to be payment-related, Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst at Kpler, noted
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Ukrainians attempt to disrupt Victory Day memorial event in Amsterdam — Russian embassy
The embassy noted that the display of neo-Nazi flags by the attackers clearly shows who the Dutch authorities have "given shelter to"
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UAE wants Europe to provide 'genuine support, not empty words' — ambassador
Ahmed Alattar added that while many countries and international organizations have backed the UAE, their "positions have varied, ranging from genuine and highly valued support to statements without corresponding action"
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Russian chess player may be banned for life after trying to poison opponent
The RCF executive added that the federation is deeply disappointed by the incident involving chess player Umaiganat Osmanova
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Lula da Silva to visit Washington on May 7 and meet with Trump — paper
The agenda of the talks includes trade, possible joint mining projects in Brazil, as well as the fight against transnational criminal gangs
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Europe must respond to pressure from US president in united fashion — British PM
In recent weeks, Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed doubts about the appropriateness of US membership in NATO
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Russian Defense Ministry issues grave warning to anyone living in Kiev
The ministry pointed out that if Ukraine attempted to carry out its criminal plans in order to disrupt Russia's Victory Day celebrations, the Russian Army would deliver a strike targeting downtown Kiev
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UK expands sanctions list against Russia — Foreign Office
The restrictions were introduced against ten individuals and eight companies
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Buk-M3 SAM intercepts HIMARS rocket at range of over 30 km — Russian Defense Ministry
Previously, the ministry repeatedly emphasized the effectiveness of the Buk-M3 air defense system
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Nissan to lay off 10% of European workforce — Financial Times
The goal of such restructuring is to cope with financial difficulties the carmaker faces, the newspaper specified
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US expects other countries to take responsibility for situation in Strait of Hormuz
This is a temporary mission for the United States, Pete Hegseth said
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Trump says looks forward to important meeting with Xi
The American leader's visit to Beijing is scheduled for May 14-15
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Zelensky imitates Hitler by threatening to strike Red Square on May 9 — Russian lawmaker
Leonid Ivlev, Russian State Duma member representing Crimea, pointed out that if Ukraine attempted to carry out the plans, it would face immediate retaliation
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US-Israeli strike on humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran reported
The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incident
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North group’s UAVs destroy Ukrainian armored car, 2 armored personnel carriers
Сommander of the crew with the nom-de-guerre Strelok said that due to the actions of the unmanned systems units the Ukrainian logistics in the Sumy Region was disrupted
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Fourth explosion in row rocks Odessa, vessel damaged — media
On April 29, a ship in Odessa exploded and later caught fire
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US redirects 50 commercial vessels since beginning of Iran blockade — command
The US forces established the naval blockade of Iran on April 13
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Kiev loses nearly 41,000 soldiers, mercenaries in combat over month — expert
Andrey Marochko said that Russia increased last year’s spring indicators
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Fall of Ukraine’s 'impregnable' fortresses to help Russian troops advance in Novopavlovka
The Ukrainian army’s defense in that frontline area is under threat, the assault force commander with the call sign Kemer from the 80th Tank Regiment of Russia’s Battlegroup Center stressed
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Reduction of US forces in Germany new step towards NATO weakening — political scientist
According to Anatol Lieven, more significant is the news that the US is reducing arms supplies to Europe and Ukraine
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US president believes NATO won’t help Washington in case of global conflict
Donald Trump added that he personally and the US in general took note of NATO allies’ reaction to the operation in Iran and their unwillingness to aid Washington
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US attacks cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz killing five people — Tasnim
According to the news agency, the vessels carrying civilian cargo were traveling from the Omani port of Khasab to the coast of Iran
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Russian troops use Krasnopol munitions against Ukrainian reinforced concrete strongholds
According to the report, the enemy's strongpoints consisted of several capsules connected by corridors
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European Political Community Summit in Yerevan was a demarche against Russia — expert
Andrey Bystritsky emphasized that the gathering was not meant to serve as a platform for decision-making
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Ukraine’s Zelensky threatens to attack Moscow with drones on May 9
"Ukrainian drones may also fly during this parade," Vladimir Zelensky said
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Incidents involving Ukrainian UAVs over Finland unacceptable, defense minister says
"The Ukrainian side must plan its operations so as to minimize the risk of drones accidentally entering Finnish territory," Antti Hakkanen said
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Kazakhstan may refuse electricity supplies from Russia starting 2027 — ministry
Kazakhstan has been purchasing electricity from Russia annually in recent years due to a shortage of its own capacity
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NATO exercises aim to practice seizure of Kaliningrad Region — Russian envoy
Nikolay Korchunov emphasized that NATO countries have repeatedly demonstrated their willingness to restrict the freedom of commercial navigation by their illegal actions in violation of fundamental norms of international law
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Finnish politician says EPC summit in Yerevan failed, calls it 'Euro-suicide'
Armando Mema noted that EU leaders "seek to prolong the conflict against Russia rather than seek a real diplomatic solution"
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TASS' story on Ukraine’s attacks in northern seas stirs Norway — Russian envoy
According to Nikolay Korchunov, the Norwegian army "expectedly denied it," and local experts "saw an element of information warfare and 'an alarming' tightening of Moscow's rhetoric against Oslo in this publication"
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Trump says Ukraine continues to lose territory
The US leader also stressed that Kiev continues to wage hostilities due to the supply of American weapons through NATO countries
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Six foreign mercenaries eliminated near Kupyansk — Russian military
The Russian Defense Ministry previously reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces contain mercenaries from various countries
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Russia’s Battlegroup North destroys Ukrainian Damba electronic warfare station
The electronic warfare station was located during a reconnaissance sortie by a Supercam UAV crew, an unmanned aerial vehicle battalion commander with the call sign "Veles" said
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West tries to draw Svalbard into 'battle for Arctic' — Russian envoy in Oslo
Nikolay Korchunov recalled that not so long ago, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic "for no reason at all suggested that US President Donald Trump pay attention to the Norwegian archipelago instead of Greenland"
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Fires at UAE oil sites stem from US’ reckless actions — Iranian agency
According to the news agency, Iran did not plan any attacks on UAE oil facilities
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US president slams Zelensky’s behavior during Oval Office moment as 'aggressive'
Donald Trump still noted that that he had always got along with Vladimir Zelensky
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