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UK and Sweden may seek embargo on military supplies to Russia
The foreign ministers of both countries have stated this on Tuesday
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US State Department restricts sale of defense products to Russia
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US-Israeli strikes on Iran
New round of Israel-Lebanon contacts to take place at White House — Axios
On April 14, the first round of direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in 43 years took place in Washington with the participation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
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US intelligence warns Trump of threat from Pakistani military chief — TV
The intelligence agencies said that Field Marshal Asim Munir is "playing a double game" in efforts to resolve the situation in the Middle East
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Lavrov says Germany can't hide guilt in reaction to UAV manufacturer's list
The German authorities are aware they're doing something that won't bring good news for themselves, the Russian foreign minister noted
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EU ambassadors approve funding for Kiev, anti-Russian sanctions
The Cyprus presidency in the EU said the ambassadors approved the 90 bln euro loan for Ukraine
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Kiev already thinking about how to 'formalize' Russia's victory — Putin
According to the president, "no one doubts Russia's victory anymore, including the enemy"
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Russian-German relations razed to the ground by German government — diplomat
Dmitry Lyubinsky said the German government "has been literally robbing its people blind to arm the Kiev regime"
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Unity of Eurasian peoples, EU conditions for Serbia: remarks by Kremlin spokesman
According to Dmitry Peskov, Moscow is confident that Belgrade will continue to act based on its national interests despite EU pressure
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EU imposed sanctions against Kalashnikov Concern’s General Designer Vladimir Lepin
The document reads that the sanctions were imposed for his position as general designer at a company that develops and manufactures military equipment, including rifles, missiles, and vehicles
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Iranian ambassador to Russia outlines conditions for talks with US
According to Kazem Jalali, if there are talks, they must be fair and aimed at achieving lasting peace
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Russian troops pound Ukrainian army’s energy, transport infrastructure over past day
According to the latest figures, the Ukrainian army lost more than 1,325 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Russian forces thwart Ukrainian counteroffensive in Zaporozhye Region — expert
Vitaly Kiselev noted that Ukrainian military analysts are panicking
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EU to never get back €90 billion allocated to Ukraine — Medvedev
The politician emphasized that it was money from Europeans' pockets
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EU countries have almost no budget funds left to combat energy crisis — FT
The crisis is also complicating negotiations on the EU’s common budget for 2028-2034 scheduled for Friday, according to the newspaper
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US forces 31 vessels to turn around since start of naval blockade of Iran — command
According to the Iranian state broadcaster, Tehran does not intend to comply with Washington’s unilaterally announced extension of the ceasefire and will prioritize its own interests
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Putin to discuss Arctic development with government on Thursday
Deputy chairman of the government and presidential envoy to Russia’s Far East Yury Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Saveliyev and Rosatom head Alexey Likhachev will report
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz ‘sealed up tight’ by US until Iran agrees to make deal
No ship can enter or leave without the approval of the United States Navy, the US leader noted
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Entire units of Ukrainian motorized infantry brigade missing near Volchansk
The liberation of Volchansk by troops of Russia’s Battlegroup North was reported on December 1, 2025
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Russia says always proceeds from worst-case scenario for US sanctions
Thus, Alexander Pankin commented on the possibility of a new extension by Washington of the suspension of US sanctions against Russian oil
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Iran retains significant military power despite US, Israeli strikes — TV
According to the TV channel, by the time the ceasefire took effect on April 8, Iran had retained about half of its stockpile of ballistic missiles and launchers
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Kiev ready to 'repaint, sell' Donbass only not to hand it over to Moscow — Russian senator
According to Alexander Voloshin, the Kiev regime does not see Donbass "as its own land, crucial for millions of people, but as a bargaining chip"
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EU creates mechanism banning exports to third countries in anti-Russian sanctions package
The EU remains determined to maintain and increase pressure on Russia, the European Commission stated
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Ukraine covers rear by boosting troops numbers on border with Belarus — expert
Andrey Marochko also suggested that Kiev is building defenses on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border, including to "drain funds from the general defense budget"
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Long conflict with Hegseth preceded US Navy secretary’s resignation — WSJ
The dissatisfaction of Pete Hegseth and his first deputy Steve Feinberg rooted in Phelan's close relationship with President Donald Trump
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World’s biggest iceberg completely disintegrates
According to the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, the frozen giant has split into small fragments, losing 99% of its original area over the entire period of its existence
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Chinese defense minister to visit Russia and Kyrgyzstan on April 23-28
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun will meet with the heads of SCO delegations to exchange views on the international and regional situation
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Expert says Russian troops reduce distance to Slavyansk from two directions
Andrey Marochko said the Russian military is also moving in on Raigorodok
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Pentagon expects it will take six months to clear mines from Hormuz Strait — media
According to the newspaper’s assessment, the negative consequences of the armed conflict will continue to affect the global economy through the end of the year
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Radev may replace Orban in EU in countering aid to Kiev — Die Welt
According to the newspaper, leader of the Progressive Bulgaria party Rumen Radev opposes the supply of weapons to the Kiev regime
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Russia ready to consider new oil supplies to Cuba -— deputy foreign minister
Alexander Pankin emphasized that Russia may also consider other support steps for Cub
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Russia to be justified in targeting EU UAV factories supplying Ukrainian military — expert
Alexander Stepanov said that counteraction is only possible through preemptive, asymmetric measures and firm responses to the Kiev regime's publicly articulated intentions to build up its offensive capabilities
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Turkey not approaching Russia for LNG supplies — Novak
Russia is supplying gas to Turkey over two subsea gas pipelines laid across the Black Sea
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EU to expand broadcasting restrictions in 20th sanctions package against Russia
The final wording of the restrictive measures will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union
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North battlegroup destroys over 100 Ukrainian field storage sites since start of April
All routes are monitored by aerial reconnaissance, vehicles and robotic trolleys involved in transportation are destroyed immediately after detection
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IN BRIEF: Russian diplomat urges West to wake up in regular briefing
Maria Zakharova pointed out that Vladimir Zelensky sought to create collective responsibility with regard to European drone production
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Up to 1,000 ships may start flying Russian flag — Transport Ministry
Operations under the Russian flag are viewed as safer in the current conditions, the ministry said
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Malaysian journalist Edward believes Lancet to change face of 21st-century warfare
The journalist emphasized that the munition has demonstrated exceptional combat effectiveness
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Ukrainian saboteurs, UAV control centers destroyed in Konstantinovka — FSB
According to the report, the terrorists were preparing ambushes along the route of Russian troops
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Oil supplied to Slovakia via Druzhba pipeline after three-month shutdown
Ukrainian authorities halted oil pumping to Hungary and Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline on January 27
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Lula da Silva calls sale of rare earths mining company to US disgrace
Brazilian President accused former governor of the Goias state Ronaldo Caiado, who signed the agreement, of abuse of authority
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Putin-Zelensky meeting possible only when agreements are being finalized — spokesman
At this point, Moscow sees no political will on the part of Kiev, Peskov added
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Traders caution oil shortage underestimated — newspaper
According to the source, inventories of many countries will not be enough as the conflict continues
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Russia keeps solid stance on global sports arena despite attempts to undermine it — Putin
The Russian leader highlighted a significant contribution of the national boxers to Russia's strong positions
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US leader says deal with Iran impossible if naval blockade lifted
According to Donald Trump, Iran could "make $500 million dollars a day" with the open strait
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Talks between Putin, president of Republic of Seychelles kick off in Kremlin
The parties are expected to discuss pressing issues related to the development of political, trade, economic, and humanitarian cooperation, as well as international and regional affairs
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White House draws up blacklist of NATO countries — media
According to the report, the US administration is keeping the details under wraps while considering various courses of action
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Prince Harry arrived in Ukraine — news agency
He is expected to address the Kiev Security Forum
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Lithuania creating hotbed of tension near Kaliningrad Region — Russian Security Council
According to the Russian Security Council, Despite economic and social problems within the country, Lithuania's military and political leadership continues to use rhetoric about the 'Russian threat' as a pretext to further militarize the country
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Anti-Russia sanctions package adopted with no ban on maritime transportation of oil
The final wording related to restrictions will be published in the Official Journal of the EU on Thursday evening or Friday morning
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Press review: EU backs Ukraine loan, adds Russia sanctions as France denies nukes to EU
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 23rd
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Six ministers, deputy PM resign from Romanian government
The Social Democratic Party plans to appeal to the Constitutional Court to review the legitimacy of the cabinet after the resignation of its ministers
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Hungary starts receiving Russian oil over Druzhba pipeline — MOL
Oil supplies over the Druzhba oil pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia resumed after the almost three-month interval, the company said
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Iran accuses Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia of complicity with US
Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani stressed that the US uses the territory and airspace of these states to plan, prepare and carry out illegal military attacks against the Islamic Republic
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Kazakh oil from Druzhba will flow to other destinations since May 1 — Novak
The Russian Ministry of Energy and oil pipeline operator Transneft are dealing with redirection of flows, the Russian deputy prime minister said
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Foreign journalists visit restored Mariupol Drama Theater
It was the first visit to Mariupol for the majority of foreign journalists, but those who visited the city before say it changed dramatically over the past few years
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Russia’s Battlegroup South eliminates 20 Ukrainian ground robots over past 24 hours
Each robotic system was used by the enemy to deliver materiel, ammunition and control panels
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Russia almost squeezes Ukraine out of Dolgaya Balka near Konstantinovka — expert
"Dolgaya Balka has already been practically turned into a gray zone," Andrey Marochko said
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US spy plane spotted over Black Sea again
According to the source, the aircraft took off from an airfield in Romania’s Constanta, crossing areas monitored by Romanian and Bulgarian air traffic controllers
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About 8,000 people die on illegal migration routes in 2025 — UN
The deadliest route runs from Libya and Tunisia across the Mediterranean Sea to Italy
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FACTBOX: What is known about resumption of oil transit via Druzhba pipeline
Hungarian company MOL received official notification from the Ukrainian operator of the Druzhba oil pipeline regarding its readiness to resume oil transit from Russia to Hungary and Slovakia
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Restricting internet access, protecting interests in Arctic: Putin’s statements
Internet outages in major Russian cities are linked to preventing terrorist threats, the Russian president said
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Loan to Kiev is step toward European capitals' loss of sovereignty, Shoigu believes
The Russian Security Council secretary argued that the new expenditures to support the Kiev regime will impose an extra burden on ordinary Europeans, who are already experiencing significant cuts to pensions and social programs
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Russian troops eliminating Ukrainian underground infrastructure in DPR — expert
Vitaly Kiselev specified that the high-explosive detonation of the Iskander warhead, penetrating the ground, collapses underground structures and earthen vaults of the enemy’s bunkers
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Sandu, her party aim to destroy Moldova — ex-president
Vladimir Voronin criticized the administrative-territorial reform planned by the authorities, which involves consolidating districts and merging villages
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Deputy from Japan's ruling party to visit Russia in May — Kyodo
Muneo Suzuki intends to visit Russia on May 3-6
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Ukraine eliminates own mercenaries in friendly fire episode in Kharkov Region — expert
Andrey Marochko said the shots were likely fired by a retreat-blocking detachment
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Russia’s Su-57E fighter AI capabilities are continuously enhanced — Rosoboronexport
The arms exporter’s spokesperson said that the highly intelligent onboard system allows the pilot to quickly receive information via two channels
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With liberation of Kramatorsk Kiev's positions in DPR will collapse — expert
Vitaly Kiselev emphasized that Slavyansk and Kramatorsk were pivotal to the entire Donbass region, serving as the main logistical hubs for Ukrainian forces
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Poor shipping in Hormuz, Iran blockade affect Russia — deputy foreign minister
Alexander Pankin stressed that the current situation is extremely difficult
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Oil has arrived in Slovakia: what is known about resumption of Druzhba operation
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga acknowledged that the main obstacle to resuming the Druzhba oil pipeline was Budapest’s blocking of 90 bln euros in European funding for Kiev
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Russia-Hungarian relations to be normal, Budapest pragmatic — deputy foreign minister
Alexander Pankin pointed out that Budapest "doesn't close the doors"
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Pentagon chief in fact fired Navy secretary over disagreements — Axios
Pete Hegseth assumed that the former Secretary of the Navy, reporting directly to the President, was insubordinate
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Attacks on Iran’s Caspian port threaten environment, regional trade — diplomat
Ali Akbar Jowkar added that Iran strongly condemns the military attacks on Caspian Sea ports and "expects other Caspian states to also condemn this unjustified aggression"
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One fatality, several casualties: aftermath of overnight Ukrainian drone attack on Russia
There are also casualties resulting from falling drone debris onto the roof of a residential building in Samara, with one person hospitalized
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US tells Israel Iran ceasefire extended to April 26 — media
Earlier on Wednesday, The New York Post reported that Trump had suggested peace talks with Iran could take place within the next one and a half to three days
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s energy, port infrastructure over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 200 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy armored personnel carrier in its areas of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Press review: Trump extends Iran ceasefire as Russia eyes Northern Sea Route cooperation
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 22nd
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Severstal founder Mordashov tops Russia's billionaires rating - Forbes
Vladimir Potanin, the head of Interros and president of Norilsk Nickel, is second with a $29.7 billion fortune
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Russian artillery destroying Ukrainian army’s first defensive line in Slavyansk — expert
Russian troops are tightening the ring of encirclement around Slavyansk and Kramatorsk, Vitaly Kiselyov said
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EC to adopt 20th sanctions package without ban on Russian oil transportation — source
The European Commission has proposed that EU countries urgently adopt a reduced version of the document
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EU seeks to put Serbia up against Russia — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov said this kind of policy is extremely wrong
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Finland risks by letting Ukraine launch attacks on Russia from its territory — politician
The Orpo government managed to turn Finland into a target, shifting from a state of peace to a state of war
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Russian troops take up positions on outskirts of Rai-Aleksandrovka in DPR — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, the Russian military are building on their success southwest of Kaleniki in the DPR
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Russian troops begin offensive towards Malinovka near Kramatorsk in DPR — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, Russian forces are advancing southwest from the Nikiforovka settlement outside Kramatorsk
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Russia says relations with new Venezuelan government non-discriminatory
Moscow fully recognizes and respects the authorities of the Bolivarian Republic, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin said
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Russia invited to partake at highest level in G20 summit in US — deputy foreign minister
It will be held in Miami, Florida, on December 14-15
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Iran compiles list of targets in Middle East in case of US attacks — agency
According to the report, the list was drawn up on the principle of reciprocity
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Kremlin spokesman describes deadly drone attack on Syzran as Kiev’s act of terror
This is the reality that Russia has to face, Dmitry Peskov noted
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Russian Aerospace Forces destroy key Kiev observation post in DPR — expert
Andrey Marochko clarified that the observation post was equipped with a video surveillance system, modern satellite communications equipment, a drone relay station, and a counter-battery station
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Iran collects revenue from Strait of Hormuz transit fees for first time — parliament
It has been transferred to the Central Bank's account, Parliament Deputy Speaker Hamid Reza Hajibabai said
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Russian forces move in on Kramatorsk from east — expert
Andrey Marochko noted that Ukrainian troops are actively trying to counterattack near the neighboring Minkovka settlement in an attempt to retake their positions
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Russia says to resume contributions to Arctic Council once its full-fledged work restored
Director of the Foreign Ministry’s Department of European Issues and senior official of the Arctic Council Vladislav Maslennikov emphasized that Russia is not reneging on its financial obligations
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France, Poland plan to conduct nuclear exercises over Baltic Sea — website
The exercises will include target detection and practicing strikes with conventional weapons, primarily US-made JASSM-ER cruise missiles, against "important targets near St. Petersburg"
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Brent trades above $106 per barrel for first time since April 7 on ICE
By 7:00 a.m. Moscow time, the growth slowed down to $103.42 per barrel
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Iran will not recognize US-announced ceasefire extension — TV
Tehran will act in accordance with its own interests, the statement says
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Russia calls unpredictability top problem in relations with US
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin noted that relations between Russia and the United States "are at a low point"
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Russia to ensure Kazakhstan’s interests even after oil pumping via Druzhba suspended
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said earlier that Kazakh oil supplies to Germany would bypass the Druzhba pipeline starting May 1 due to technical limitations
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Germany not to cap army numbers by 460,000 troops — defense minister
According to Boris Pistorius, this mark "is not a limit"
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Kiev’s AI-powered drones are half-baked, cannot distinguish targets — expert
The AI-equipped drones of the Ukrainian armed forces are carrying out random strikes, Vitaly Kiselev noted
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Searches in Dagestan, 'Eksmo' scandal: latest Kremlin briefing
The Russian president gave instructions to help residents of Dagestan with housing restoration, including housing that is not properly registered
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Pentagon says US Navy Secretary Phelan resigns
John Phelan did not give reasons for his resignation
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Remaining survival instincts tell EU to show more balanced approach — Dmitriev
The Russian special presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries said that Europe needs Russian energy to survive
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