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BOEING 777 CRASH IN DONBASS
Bodies of 16 plane crash victims remain under fuselage debris
A refrigerator rail car designated for this purpose is already staying at the Torez railway station
The crash site
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United Kingdom’s defense expenditures up by 14% in past decade — The Times
According to the article, Iran’s military budget grew by 57%, China’s - by 60% and Russia’s - by 34% in the reported period
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Situation with gas supplies from Russia to Europe difficult — Kremlin
"You have heard the Ukrainian side’s statement and you know the position of the European countries that continue purchasing Russian gas and that consider it necessary for normal operation of their economy," Dmitry Peskov said
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IBA chief Kremlev slams as illegitimate organization
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Many regions of Tajikistan and constituent regions of the Russian Federation have direct relations with each other, the Russian President stressed
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Russian drone operators use air ramming to down 4 Ukrainian copters in Kharkov Region
UAV operators of the battle group North continue to be on round-the-clock duty in the sky over Kharkov Region and identify reconnaissance and strike drones of the Ukrainian militants
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CIA station in Kiev targeted in recent Russian attack, military expert reveals
According to Alexander Stepanov, strikes are systematic efforts to gradually wipe out the military capabilities of Ukraine
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Hostilities in Ukraine to end in 2025 — Hungary’s Orban predicts
The Hungarian prime minister recalled that America and Europe spent about 300 billion euros on the war in Ukraine
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Scientists detect five powerful M-class solar flares
A ten-minute-long solar flare classified as M4.7 was recorded in X-rays in sunspot group 3932
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Russian embassy refutes reports on Sudan’s refusal to host Russian base
Some Western media outlets reported earlier, citing anonymous Sudanese intelligence sources, that Khartoum had allegedly annulled an agreement with Moscow on placing a Russian naval logistics support base due to potential US sanctions
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Greece continues to ship munitions to Ukraine en masse — website
According to the report, the people of Greece witnessed the passage of convoys of Greek and foreign-made trucks transporting containers, mainly with shells, to Balkan states and Poland, and eventually to Ukraine
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Trump’s son posts image showing father buying Canada, Greenland on Amazon
"We are so back," Eric wrote for a caption
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Syria’s Interior Ministry calls on members of former regime to hand over their arms
According to transitional Interior Minister Mohamed Abdel Rahman, the government has set a deadline for the handover of weapons held by members of the former regime and the public
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Syria may see economic upturn, Russian expert says
Vitaly Naumkin is certain that Syria will be able to eliminate to some extent the failures that stemmed from the fact the previous regime was unable to use the resources, because the Americans would not let it
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Israeli military conducts operation in Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza
The Israeli Defense Forces stated that civilians, medical personnel and patients had been evacuated from the area ahead of the operation
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Georgian court extends Saakashvili's arrest in border crossing case
Judge Mikhail Jinjolia explained that there remained a risk Saakashvili might escape or commit a new crime, so the motion to cancel the arrest was rejected
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Initiative along entire frontline in Russian forces’ hands — Polish general
According to Waldemar Skrzypczak, Russian troops' daily advances amount to 1-2 kilometers (0.6-1.2 miles)
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Russian scientists have lots of new ideas in nuclear sphere — researcher
Mikhail Kovalchuk also reiterated that for a long time, Russia has been and remains a guide for other countries in the sphere of developing technologies, including space
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Russian Defense Ministry identifies over 30 more people connected to US biolabs in Africa
The Major General noted that among these individuals are: servicemen of the US Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, employees of regional branches of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, disease control and prevention centers in Africa, as well as members of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria
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Israeli delegation leaving Doha talks for consultations — PM’s office
Qatari foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said earlier in the day that the Qatari mediators continue consultations on a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Indian envoy discuss schedule of political contacts
The sides also touched upon "a number of regional issues, as well as the cooperation between Russia and India within the BRICS format"
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Gazprom Board approves 7% investment cut in 2025
Total financing of the investment program will amount to 1.5237 bln rubles ($15.2 bln)
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Putin bestows order upon Hermitage director general
The head of the State Hermitage Museum now has the full set of Orders for Merit to the Fatherland
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Ukraine intensifies shelling of Kremennaya fourfold due to Russian successes — expert
As Andrey Marochko noted, the enemy's indiscriminate attacks on Kremennaya's civilian targets are ruled out, since Ukraine is attacking the city with drones, and "drone operators see the target"
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Former Austrian minister names 4 suspect countries in connection with Nord Stream sabotage
Asked what countries could be behind the attack, Karin Kneissl replied that, like in an Agatha Christie novel, "there are many suspects in this imaginary room"
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Four GLONASS navigation satellites ready for launch — Roscosmos head
Yury Borisov added that over the past year, Roscosmos has expanded its Earth remote sensing constellation by introducing high-resolution observation satellites, including a Resurs-P satellite and a Kondor radar imaging satellite
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Qatar has not mediated between Russia, new Syrian authorities; ready for this role
Spokesman for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs Majid bin Mohammed al-Ansari noted that the emirate continued to maintain relations with Russia and stressed that they were positive
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Group of foreign mercenaries taken out in Velikaya Novosyolka in Donbass region
The military said that a conversation in a foreign language was intercepted by radio intelligence before visual control over the group was established
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West to criticise Fico's visit to Russia, but understands necessity for it — expert
Fyodor Lukyanov emphasized that Robert Fico, just like Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has also visited Russia, is driven by the interests of his country and first of all "is accountable to his own citizens, and not the European Commission"
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No Russians killed in Magdeburg car attack, information on injured being updated — embassy
At least five people got killed and 235 were injured as a result of the attack
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Two-thirds of Russians dissatisfied with 2024, survey reveals
Russians most often attribute their negative emotions regarding the past year to economic hardships and rising prices, while citing family events as positive highlights
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Almost 440,000 Russians sign up for military service this year — Medvedev
"The results of work over the year can already be assessed," the politician said
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AI can help generate personalized cancer vaccines in an hour — Russia’s vaccine chief
Now it takes quite long to build personalized vaccines because computing of how a vaccine should look like uses matrix methods, Alexander Gintsburg said
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IN BRIEF: What is known about sinking of Ursa Major cargo ship in Mediterranean Sea
According to reports, fourteen crew members were rescued and two are missing
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Ukrainian deserters abroad are hunted through Interpol — parliament member
"The percentage of those who have left their newly formed brigades is the highest," Ruslan Gorbenko said
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Deliveries to unfriendly countries are slightly above 15% in Russian exports
CIS and the nearest Russian neighbors, Southeast Asia, Persian Gulf countries, Africa, Latin America and Iran are among other destinations for Russian exports
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Georgia became inconvenient for 'friends' after rejecting Ukrainian scenario — official
According to Kakha Kaladze, the country faced unprecedented pressure because of this
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At least 21 killed in post-election violence in Mozambique
Pascoal Ronda suggested that the opposition probably joined forces with Islamic terrorists
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Putin, Rakhmon converse briefly ahead of bilateral talks
The leaders had a warm greeting, hugged each other, exchanged a couple of phrases and proceeded to the hall, where the bilateral negotiations started
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Press review: US, Israel aim to curb Turkey’s gains while Moscow, Tehran strengthen ties
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, December 24th
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Strike on SBU control center response to Russian general’s assassination, expert says
The ministry clarified that Ukraine launched a missile strike against the Kamensky Integrated Plant in the Rostov Region using six US-made ATACMS missiles and four Storm Shadow cruise missiles
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United Kingdom’s defense expenditures up by 14% in past decade — The Times
According to the article, Iran’s military budget grew by 57%, China’s - by 60% and Russia’s - by 34% in the reported period
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Turkey’s, US defense chiefs discuss Syria, security issues
A conversation took place between National Defense Minister Yasar Guler and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin
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Russia continues special military op because Ukraine refuses talks — Kremlin
"It is important for us to achieve all the goals that we face in ensuring the security of our country," Dmitry Peskov emphasized
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Biden considers new sanctions against Russian energy sector — The Washington Post
According to the newspaper’s sources, possible options also include revoking the license that allows banks to handle transactions with Russian energy resources
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Assad allegedly hands list of military targets over to Israel before leaving Syria — media
According to the Turkish newspaper, the former Syrian president did it to ensure his own safety
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Russia not closing its border with Estonia — MFA
Russian border crossings near the Estonian border are functioning as usual, Maria Zakharova said
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Kremlin announces countries to become BRICS partners from January 1
According to Yuri Ushakov, the confirmations of readiness to become a BRICS partner country have been received from Belarus, Bolivia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda and Uzbekistan
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Russian agency starts investigation into shipwreck in Mediterranean Sea
The fate of two crew members is currently being established
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Trump’s election victory changed Western approach to Ukrainian conflict, adviser says
According to Mike Waltz, Trump has made it clear that the war must end
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Without Ukrainian transit, gas to become much more expensive for Europe — expert
According to Karin Kneissl, in some households, people are already paying more for electricity and heating than for their rent
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Sandu takes office as Moldova’s president for her second term
Parliamentarians, members of the Constitutional Court, and foreign diplomats attended her inauguration
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US engages Pentagon contractors who worked in Ukraine in Senegal — top brass
According to Major General Alexey Rtishchev, Washington is using African countries' economic problems in the health sector to build up its military and biological research
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Russia not to deviate 'one bit' from its main conditions in talks on Ukraine — speaker
"Certainly, the negotiation process will begin next year, without any doubt, but in my opinion it will be very complex," Valentina Matviyenko stressed
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New US administration does not guarantee solution of Ukrainian crisis — expert
Ivan Timofeyev recalled that even during his first presidency, which proceeded in more favorable geopolitical conditions and without a personnel crisis, Trump pursued a hardline approach in relations with Russia
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Syria’s new authorities rename hospitals named after ex-president’s family members
Some of them were named after Bashar Assad’s brother Bassel, who died in a car crash in 1994
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Keeping deaths of Russian journalists secret turns into global disgrace for West — MFA
Maria Zakharova pointed out that the report by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay on the safety of journalists and the issue of impunity for 2022-2023, failed to mention the numerous targeted killings of Russian journalists and military correspondents by the criminal Kiev regime
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Serious conflict between Israel, Turkey possible — Russian expert
"It’s important to note that the primary development in this context is the markedly increased role of non-Arab states in the region, particularly two key players," Vitaly Naumkin said
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Is Gaddafi's gloom prophecy in regard to Europe bound to be fulfilled?
As Europe’s migrant crisis grows far and wide, many Russian media are recalling the late Libyan leader Muamar Gaddafi’s gloom prophecy made several months before his violent death
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Putin notes Hermitage director’s contribution to world culture, his civic stance
The head of state mentioned this when bestowing upon Mikhail Piotrovsky the Order for Merit to the Fatherland, first class
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Uzbek president arrive in St. Petersburg to attend CIS, EAEU summits
The leaders are expected to discuss ways of expanding mutually beneficial cooperation within the CIS and EAEU
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Former Austrian minister believes EU ignored message Russia sent with Oreshnik missile
According to Karin Kneissl, Russia doesn’t want to trigger any nuclear war
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Putin travels to St. Petersburg for informal CIS summit
On Tuesday, the Russian leader is scheduled to meet with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon
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Over 150 spontaneous graves found in Popasnaya in LPR
Around 250 people are still staying in the city
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Russia’s Velikiye Luki submarine dives to depth of 100 meters as part of tests
Upon completion of the underwater part of the test, the crew of the Velikiye Luki took the submarine to the surface and continued to carry out operations in accordance with the plan
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Europe should support Sino-Brazilian initiative on Ukraine — Swiss newspaper
The article’s author believes that Russa’s absence during the peace conference in Burgenstock, Switzerland, was 'a crucial mistake'
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Over 100 people involved in extinguishing jet fire at drilling rig in southern Urals
The accident posed no threat to nearby settlements
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Russia’s FPV drone Gortenzia with fiber-optic cable control used in military operation
The design bureau added that the drone is also equipped with a universal payload attachment system
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China adheres to non-intervention policy with regard to South Korea — Wang Yi
The Chinese Foreign Minister expressed Beijing’s readiness to cooperate with Seoul "to jointly maintain the stability of global industrial and supply chains"
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Deployment of Moldovan troops to Transnistria to violate settlement accords — expert
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Top German officials pressured by Biden to strengthen anti-Russian coalition in EU — Dodik
"Now we see the outcome: a Europe burdened with numerous problems and struggling to determine how to establish relations with the Trump administration," the president of the Republika Srpska said
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US ramping up biological warfare presence in Africa — Russia’s top brass
Major General Aleksey Rtishchev said that branches of the US National Naval Military Medical Center are stationed in Ghana and Djibouti where active work is carried out in natural disease foci, isolation and sequencing of pathogens
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Roscosmos, NASA synchronize timeframes for completion of ISS — CEO
There are plans to start conducting manned flights to the new Russian Orbital Station about the same time when Russia exits the ISS program, chief executive of the Russian state space corporation Yury Borisov noted
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More than 20 countries show interest in BRICS — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov noted that uncontrolled expansion of the association would break its backbone
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Shelling on Donetsk decreases as frontline shifts — DPR head
Denis Pushilin noted that shelling in Donetsk’s Kirovsky and Petrovsky districts is expected to diminish further once Kurakhovo is liberated
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Russian cancer vaccine to be free of charge — top oncologist
It is planned to launch it in general circulation in early 2025
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Press review: Kiev escalates attacks as payments ease for Russian raw material buyers
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, December 23rd
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Russian warship shoulders responsibility for rescue operation after cargo ship sinks
The Spanish Maritime Rescue Service is currently staying in the area of the accident in order to remove floating objects that can pose a danger to navigation and to check whether the marine environment might have been polluted
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FACTBOX: What to know about Ursa Major shipwreck in Mediterranean Sea
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry's Situation and Crisis Center, the Ursa Major, built in 2009 and owned by a company called SK-Yug, sank after an explosion in the engine room
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Russia evacuates 4,000 Iranian fighters from Syria at their request — Putin
Russian forces evacuated them from the Hmeimim base to Tehran
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Trump wants to rename North America's tallest mountain Denali
Denali, standing at 6,168 meters, was once considered the highest point of the Russian Empire before the territory was sold to the United States
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Houthis say they attacked Israeli military target with hypersonic missile
The Israel Defense Forces said in the early hours on Tuesday that a missile launched from Yemen had been intercepted before entering Israel’s airspace
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Pakistani forces attack Afghan province just across border
Taliban-controlled Afghan Defense Ministry condemned the attack, saying it violated international law and didn’t represent a solution to any issue
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Houthis say attacked US aircraft carrier in Red Sea, shot down US fighter jet
According to the Houthi spokesman, the strike on US vessels was delivered with the use of "eight cruise missiles and 17 drones"
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Gazprom expects EBITDA above $27.9 bln in 2024 — Deputy CEO
Gazprom will show strong results by key metrics as of the end of this year, the senior executive noted
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Transneft restarts oil intake by rail for export shipments in Far East
This route of shipments to the port was not operated since 2016
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Tajikistan satisfied with development of relations with Russia — President Rakhmon
According to Emomali Rakhmon, the year 2024 was very beneficial for both countries
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Press review: Putin outlines Russia's future goals and Tehran faces energy blackout riots
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, December 20th
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Pope Francis opens Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica
The Holy Door, which is usually bricked up, is expected to remain open over the next 12 months
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South Korea's opposition postpones impeachment proceedings against acting president
The Democratic Party seeks clarification on whether the acting president will appoint new members to the Constitutional Court
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Gazprom sets gas price in budget below current prices — Deputy CEO
Key parameters of the budget for 2025 are based on the forecast of macroeconomic indicators of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, Famil Sadygov said
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Syria’s new authorities want Syria to regain its status of key regional player
Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, the foreign minister in Syria’s transitional government, promised that Damascus will take measures to ensure the safe return 'of each Syrian national who had to flee his land and his home'
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Sunken tankers violated seasonal maritime traffic restrictions — authority
A number of tankers of the ships' owner Volgatransneft did not have a license for transporting dangerous cargoes in inland waters
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Trump doesn’t want repeat of Minsk agreements — Kellogg
He expressed hope that the US president-elect will be able to achieve a settlement of the conflict in Ukraine in a "relatively near term."
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Berlin’s any aggressive action will not remain unanswered — Russian ambassador
"This concerns both the potential use of Taurus and plans for stationing US mid-range and short-range missiles on German soil," Sergey Nechayev stressed
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Russian bank expects hot chocolate consumption growth next year in country
Ivory Coast ranks first by cocoa-beans deliveries to Russia in 2024 with the share of about 60%, down 26 percentage points from the last year
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Russian forces gain control over road between Gulyaypole, Velikaya Novosyolka — official
According to Vladimir Rogov, actions by the Russian Armed Forces will compel the garrison of the Ukrainian armed forces in Velikaya Novosyolka to face difficulties with supplies and reinforcements
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Mercenary from Norway faces criminal charges for incursion into Kursk Region
The investigation has found that Ocherkhadzhiyev personally participates in the armed conflict as a mercenary on Russian territory
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Another US fighter jet narrowly avoided friendly fire in Red Sea — Fox News
According to the report, the plane crew had to perform several maneuvers to dodge it
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Russian expert suspects Ursa Major sank due to act of sabotage
Alexander Stepanov remarked that such attacks are virtually impossible to identify and track down
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Russian forces pound Ukrainian military airfields, ammo depots over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 380 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed six enemy artillery guns in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Germany's new chancellor may lead the West in standoff with Moscow — expert
At the same time, Oleg Bondarenko said, without affordable energy resources, the decline of the German economy will continue with no chance of stopping in the foreseeable future
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