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BOEING 777 CRASH IN DONBASS
Interpol begins identification of Malaysian plane crash victims
After the end of the preliminary identification, the bodies will be taken to the Netherlands
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Deployment of Oreshnik was response to West’s aggressive moves — Belarus' defense minister
Only time will reveal how this will influence the broader situation, Viktor Khrenin added
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Russian senator says Hunter Biden's NYP interview proves Dems tied to Ukraine corruption
When Hunter Biden says that Ukraine is a viper’s den of corruption, he is describing a system to which he was a party through his father’s position, Alexander Voloshin noted
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Gas supplies to China to exceed contractual volumes by almost 800 mcm in 2025 — Gazprom
CEO Alexey Miller expressed confidence that Gazprom will annually supply China with volumes in excess of its contractual obligations
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Sweden better apologize for detaining Russia's Adler vessel — Foreign Ministry
According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Swedish customs and law enforcement agencies, including security services, continued their so-called inspection
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Russian presidential administration ready to make public Putin-Barroso conversation
In a telephone conversation with EC President Jose Manuel Barroso, Russian President Vladimir Putin allegedly said that Russian troops would be able to "take Kiev in two weeks" if necessary
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German customs involved in legal arbitrariness against Russians — Foreign Ministry
According to Maria Zakharova, Germany has de facto been turned into a territory of lawlessness for people of a certain nationality, in this case, citizens of Russia
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Kiev striking infrastructure in Krasny Liman with towed artillery used by NATO — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, Kiev dispatched its artillery unit equipped with M777 155mm howitzers near the locality of Mayaki in the Donetsk People’s Republic
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At least 77 Ukrainian UAVs downed overnight over Russian regions — defense ministry
34 were intercepted over the territory of the Volgograd Region
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Zelensky says agreed to meet with Trump
"Much may be decided before the New Year," Vladimir Zelensky added
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Russian troops liberate Svyato-Pokrovskoye community in Donetsk region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted more than 215 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and six armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Zelensky blackmails Western handlers to get them secure his re-election — Russian diplomat
Vladimir Zelensky’s presidential powers expired on May 20, 2024
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Ukraine’s ex-premier describes Zelensky’s plan as attempt to stall talks
According to Nikolay Azarov, the plan does not resolve a number of important issues
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KVN drones destroy Ukrainian equipment worth two German armies — Ushkuynik
According to CEO Alexey Chadayev, after the invasion of the Kursk Region, the Ukrainian armed forces "were unable to carry out a single successful attack with the mass use of mechanized military equipment"
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Politician says impossible to conduct legitimate referendum in Ukraine
In Viktor Medvedchuk's view, conducting a referendum is another crazy idea floated by Vladimir Zelensky who "has invented a new excuse to whitewash himself"
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Parallel imports down to $2 bln monthly in 2025 — ministry
According to the statement, such dynamics reflects in particular the successful adaptation of the economy to the sanction pressure, growth of domestic production
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No Hong Kong flu in Russia — academic
Deputy President of the Russian Academy of Education Gennady Onishchenko noted that H3N2 flu changed since 1973
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Russia’s gas supplies to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan up by 20% in 2025 — Gazprom
According to CEO Alexey Miller, Gazprom will continue to increase gas volumes supplied to these countries
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Zelensky works for MI6, Russian official believes
According to Andrey Klimov, in the first months of the special military operation, there was a real chance to end the conflict through political and diplomatic means
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Cancer-stricken Serbian sues NATO for use of depleted uranium in 1999 attack on Yugoslavia
His lawyer Srdan Aleksic disclosed that the Serbian officer’s grievance is fully identical to the 500 lawsuits, filed by Italian soldiers who were deployed in Kosovo in 1999
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Ukrainian soldiers ignore pressure to celebrate Catholic Christmas — military expert
According to Adnrey Marochko, the majority of Ukrainian servicemen continue to consider rescheduling of the Christian holiday an act of blasphemy
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Kiev steps up attacks on Russia using NATO arms — military expert
Andrey Marochko suggested that Kiev had intensified the number of strikes against Russia using NATO-supplied weapons due to increased ammunition deliveries from alliance countries
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Russia says supports de-escalation around Venezuela, pins hopes on Trump's pragmatism
Maria Zakharova reiterated Moscow's support for "the efforts of the government of Nicolas Maduro aimed at protecting sovereignty and national interests and maintaining the stable and secure development of his country"
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Trump receives box of red caviar from Russia's Far East
The caviar reportedly made such a "strong impression" on Steve Witkoff that he was given an entire box to deliver to President Trump
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Russian Post suspends overland delivery to Baltic States
Delivery by air to these countries continues
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Ukrainian army pulls forces toward key cities in Donbass — DPR official
Igor Kimakovsky noted that the Ukrainian military was building fortifications and preparing a line of defense in these areas
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Kiev has no resources to feed 800,000-strong army mentioned by Zelensky — Russian envoy
Rodion Miroshnik added that it remains unclear what the first point of Zelensky’s plan, intended to affirm Ukraine’s sovereignty, actually means
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Iranian special forces officer eliminated in Lebanon — IDF
Spokesman Avichay Adraee said Hussein al-Jawhari had led operations against Israel in Syria and Lebanon in recent years
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Russian official calls envoys Witkoff, Dmitriev public diplomacy figures
According to Andrey Klimov, it is impossible to cover everything through classical diplomacy alone
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Niger bans issuing visas to US citizens — agency
According to the sources, the measure is based on the principle of reciprocity
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Su-57 fighter jet successfully evades enemy radars and electronic warfare — Chemezov
Rostec CEO noted that the corporation received feedback on all equipment deployed in the zone of the special military operation
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Court sentences Left Front coordinator to six years in prison for justifying terrorism
The reason was a Telegram post in support of the members of a Marxist circle from Ufa who are accused of terrorism
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Macron tries to turn EU into 'digital gulag' — Durov
The sanctioned architect of the EU’s censorship law is a close ally and appointee of Emmanuel Macron, Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov said
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DPRK announces death of senior official Kim Chang Son
The KCNA stated that he long occupied important party and state positions
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Foreign intelligence services monitoring Oreshnik missile deployment in Belarus — KGB
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko earlier stated that a maximum of 10 Russian-made Oreshnik systems would be deployed in the republic
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Press review: Zelensky peace plan is no-go for Russia and Trump puts on peacemaker hat
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, December 25th
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Two militant bases dismantled in CAR, plans to disrupt presidential elections thwarted
One base housing about 30 militants was uncovered 50 km south of the Auk settlement, they retreated into Chad
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Russian army destroys Ukraine's underground bunkers in Zaporozhye Region
Zaporozhye Region Governor Yevgeny Balitsky stressed that the seizure of Gulyaipole would pave the way for the liberation of the entire Zaporozhye Region
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Uraldronzavod supplies first batch of Berdysh heavy combat drones to special op zone
During field testing, the drones have proven their reliability, Vladimir Tkachuk said
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Casualties among Knyaz Vandal drone operators minimal — Ushkuynik
The head of Ushkuynik named the factors that contribute to this phenomenon
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Ruble becomes strongest-performing currency in 2025 — Bloomberg
As Bloomberg noted, the ruble’s rise has been influenced by reduced demand for foreign currency in Russia.
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Germany to have to return to compulsory military draft — paper
Head of the Bundestag defense committee Thomas Rowekamp said that 20,000-30,000 servicemen leave the active army every year
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Bundestag believes German army has opportunity to ensure peace in Ukraine
head of the Bundestag defense committee Thomas Rowekamp said that the German army "has capabilities that it can use, including in Ukraine"
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Russian strategic bombers fly over neutral waters of Barents, Norwegian seas
Su-33 fighter jets of the Russian Navy escorted the long-range bombers
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EU twists law of sea by pushing Russian 'shadow fleet' narrative — diplomat
Maria Zakharova added that another EU's declaration shows no sign of a serious analysis of the law of the sea or its applications in specific circumstances
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Over 1,300 restaurants, hotels in UAE will begin using Russian software
The collaboration is expected to generate approximately $1.2 million in annual revenue
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Zelensky office representatives visit DPR's Kramatorsk early this week — military expert
Available data and indirect evidence suggest that the visit was most likely connected to the process of the so-called peaceful settlement and the resolution of technical issues at the local level, Andrey Marochko said
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Trump administration recalls heads of nearly 30 foreign diplomatic missions — news agency
According to its information, the heads of US missions abroad have been notified that their terms in their current positions will expire in January
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US DHS places 27 Ukrainians on list of ‘worst of the worst’ detained foreigners
It is more than from any other former USSR country, convicted of robbery, fraud, armed assault, drug trafficking and sex crimes
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Moscow understands grounds for Azerbaijani leader's absence from CIS summit — MFA
Maria Zakharova said that Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier congratulated the Azerbaijani president on his birthday during a phone call
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EU needs to understand Kiev never to repay its loans — Russian Foreign Ministry
"Any sane person understands that no reparations in the form that Zelensky talks about, calling it reparations, some kind of ‘duty’ of Russia, nothing like that will happen," Maria Zakharova stated
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Trump threatens Democrats with 'last Christmas' in light of Epstein case
The US leader also noted that Democrats will "have a lot of explaining to do" when their involvement in US financier scandal becomes known
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Russian embassy warns of danger of Ukrainization of Italian politics
The embassy expressed its full solidarity with the Italians who became victims of the Ukrainian Nazis and the irresponsible Italian politicians who condoned them
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Foreign brands vacate 81% more retail space in Russia in 2025 than they occupied
According to analysts, 60 new international brands have entered the Russian market since the beginning of 2023
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Russian forces destroy company of Ukrainian soldiers by FAB bomb in Dnepropetrovsk area
The Ukrainian military is trying to evacuate the wounded and dead personnel from the site of the strike and work is underway to clear the debris
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Polish officials not allowed to enter Russian consulate’s former building
Poland’s last operating Russian Consulate General located in the city of Gdansk closed down earlier this week
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US forces conduct strike against IS militants in Nigeria — Trump
Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth expressed gratitude to the Nigerian authorities, stating that he was "grateful for Nigerian government support & cooperation"
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Russian MFA claps back at West over Kaliningrad comments
Maria Zakharova said that a certain stupidity and audacity shine through in these statements
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China ready to strengthen international arms control system — embassy in US
Spokesperson Liu Pengyu emphasized that China has always adhered to the path of peaceful development
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Almost all Ukrainian brigade deserts — Russia’s security forces
The source said there are quite a lot of units in the Ukrainian army that did not meet expectations of the command
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Ukraine has no money to hold elections — Zelensky's office
According to Mikhail Podolyak, Ukraine’s budget has other priority expenditures, including militarization
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Bundeswehr should take part in peacekeeping in Ukraine under European flag — EU politician
The head of the conservative European People’s Party Manfred Weber asserted that US President Donald Trump will not "ensure a peaceful settlement exclusively with US troops"
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Zelensky says he spoke with Witkoff and Kushner by telephone
Vladimir Zelensky did not disclose the content of the conversation
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Two Aist-2T satellites scheduled for launch on December 28 — Roscosmos
Unlike their predecessor, the new satellites are equipped with orbital correction propulsion systems, have a longer service life, and transmit data faster
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Gazprom to supply Russian consumers with 386 bcm of gas in 2025 — CEO
It will be close to a record, the company’s CEO Alexey Miller said
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Germany seeks €500 mln fund to address social isolation
Andre Berghegger, head of the Association of German Towns and Municipalities, argued that community meeting spaces should remain open as much as possible, "without long breaks, holidays, sick days or early closures"
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AI breakthrough, personnel training, low unemployment: Putin’s statements
According to the head of state, the next 10 to 15 years will bring an unprecedented technological breakthrough in world history
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Tajikistan reports fatalities from border clash with Afghan terrorists
"This was the third armed attack, terrorist act and border infiltration from Afghanistan into Tajikistan in the past month, resulting in civilian and military fatalities," the Committee said
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Launch of Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket from Plesetsk proceeded normally — Russian top brass
Spacecraft was inserted into the target orbit at the calculated time and taken over for control by the ground assets of the Aerospace forces
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Russian stock indices show mixed dynamics as Thursday's main trading session closes
The yuan-to-ruble rate fell 10 kopecks to 11.03 rubles
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Arms supplies to Taiwan to bring US no closer to its goals — Chinese embassy
Such moves will not reverse the inevitable failure of Taiwan independence, spokesperson Liu Pengyu stated
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Mobilization in Ukraine, NATO near Kaliningrad: Foreign Ministry statements
TASS has compiled the key statements by the official representative of the Foreign Ministry
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French politician sides with Telegram founder, accuses Macron of creating 'digital gulag'
Florian Philippot also called for France to leave the European Union as soon as possible in order to protect freedom of speech
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Knyaz Vandal drone is used by Russian troops as ambush drone — Ushkuynik
According to Alexey Chadayev, the drone has been significantly upgraded since its introduction in August 2024
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Silver price hits record high
By 1:14 a.m. GMT, the value of silver accelerated its growth to $75.235 per troy ounce
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Russia rescued Ukrainians abandoned by Kiev in Sumy Region — human rights commissioner
Russian troops brought them to a safe place in Belgorod
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FBI trained Ukrainian anti-corruption detectives, ex-SBU employee says
Vasily Prozorov stressed that, in essence, NABU is a US project
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Russia has developed new unmanned watercraft — Ushkuynik Center
According to Alexey Chadayev, CEO of the Ushkuynik Research and Production Center, Ushkuynik’s residents have also developed new unmanned aerial vehicles
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Russia has plan in place in case frozen assets are seized — Novak
It will be implemented if such cases arise, the Russian deputy prime minister added
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Lavrov discusses preparations for CSTO summit in Moscow in November — Foreign Ministry
The meeting was attended by representatives of the presidential administration, federal executive authorities and organizations involved in this work
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Russia ready to discuss form of document on absence of plans to attack NATO — diplomat
Maria Zakharova stressed that Russia remains open for serious talks
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British police to request data from FBI on possible crimes by former Prince Andrew
The former duke stepped down from his royal duties in 2019 after denying allegations of sexually assaulting a teenage Virginia Giuffre
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Venezuela grateful to Russia for support in defending its sovereignty — foreign minister
Yvan Gil Pinto highly appreciated Russia’ "steadfast support" in preserving a zone of peace in the Caribbean
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Humanitarian aid convoy from Dagestan comes under attack in border area
"Magomednabi Gadzhiyev, head of the Shamilsky District from where the convoy departed, and two members of the Self-Defense public organization, were killed," Sergey Melikov, leader of the North Caucasus region, said
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NYPD offers $10,000 reward for help in catching Grinch
The post on social media was designed as a real wanted poster, featuring a sketch of the Grinch and a phone number to contact the police
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Beijing opposes US maritime blockade of Venezuela
According to He Yongqian, Beijing believes that a US blockade "could not only disrupt the normal functioning of international energy markets, but also pose additional security risks"
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Fire area in Temryuk port reach 4,000 sq m
Two tanks with oil products are on fire
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Putin expects next decade to bring unprecedented breakthrough in technology
The Russian leader drew attention of regional and federal officials, and businessmen across all industries to the fact that actually the time of breakthrough was "already here for us"
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Russia approves treaty with Myanmar on protection of citizens in international justice
It was signed in St. Petersburg on May 20, 2025
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Switzerland should respect Russia and do business with it — Swiss businessman
Tito Tettamanti said the West made a mistake by intervening too much in Ukraine's affairs to weaken Russia
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US ready to facilitate peace talks between Cambodia, Thailand — Rubio
US Secretary of State spoke with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to "express concern about the ongoing violence between Cambodia and Thailand"
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Red Cross receives 182,000 appeals about missing persons in Ukrainian conflict
According to spokeswoman Galina Balzamova, the actual number of families unaware of their relatives’ fate is higher, as not everyone contacts the ICRC directly
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First meeting of working group on elections to be held in Ukraine
First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, head of the "Servant of the People" party, Alexander Korniyenko announced it
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AZAL plane presumably damaged by warhead elements — Kazakh authorities
The commission concluded its examination of the GPS cassettes recovered from avionics modules No. 1 and No. 3
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No prerequisites for HIV vaccine in near future — Russian academic
Gennady Onishchenko added that despite the absence of a vaccine, HIV-infected patients today, thanks to treatment, can maintain a decent quality of life and give birth to healthy children
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West does not believe Ukraine can win without external assistance — United Russia official
Andrey Klimov believes that even with ongoing Western assistance, Ukraine will not achieve its military objectives
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Russian diplomat refutes Bloomberg article on Russia's intentions to amend Ukraine plan
"This media outlet does not have any reliable sources close to the Kremlin," Maria Zakharova said
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Kiev to conduct de facto general mobilization in 2026, Russian MFA explains
"There are reports that Ukrainian law enforcement agencies have been tasked with tightening the screws as much as possible and handing out about two million draft notices as early as at the beginning of 2026," Maria Zakharova said
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Moscow calls detention of Russia’s Adler vessel by Sweden 'farce majeure'
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Sweden should apologize for the incident
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French rush to resell Christmas gifts floods online marketplaces
According to Ouest-France, eBay had already recorded 500,000 listings by the morning of December 25 and expects the total number of posts to rise by 400%
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Refusal to take path of peace is Ukraine’s tragedy — German general
Harald Kujat opined that the West’s massive support created an illusion for Kiev that "it can turn the strategic situation into its favor"
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Ukraine extends ban on Russian goods imports for year
The prohibited products include meat, fish, coffee, tea, chocolate and other confectionery, baby food, animal feed, alcohol and cigarettes
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