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Ukraine says no way extraditing far-right radical upon Russia’s query via Interpol
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Two people killed in shooting at shopping mall in Michigan — TV
Three people were injured
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India, Russia expand economic cooperation as trade hits record $68.7 bln, official says
Singh Bhatia underscored the resilience, complementarity, and strategic nature of the economic partnership
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Russia begins testing new Svarog pro AI-assisted interceptor drone in combat
The drone that is designed to engage fixed-wing UAVs is hand-launched and is used jointly with a ground-based control station, enabling an operator to strike targets at a distance of up to 17 km
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Russia to help to create major transport hub in Cuba
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Russian Railways ready to develop grain transportation to Iran — CEO
The company also signed a trilateral protocol with Iran and Azerbaijan, according to which the parties will continue to strengthen the commercial attractiveness of the North-South ITC route
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Medvedev speaks with Iranian president at Ali Khamenei funeral ceremony
After the Russian delegation, led by Dmitry Medvedev, paid tribute to Ali Khamenei, the deputy chairman approached Iranian officials gathered in the mourning hall
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Russia’s handover of Ukrainian ships signals need to normalize relations — Crimea’s head
On Monday, Russia handed over the three Ukrainian ships to Kiev in the Black Sea
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Defendants in attempted murder of Simonyan agreed to commit crime for $50,000
The plotters were apprehended by FSB officers
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Investigation sees woman behind Monaco explosion — Le Figaro
Several newspaper sources claim that the woman conducted reconnaissance several days and several hours before the explosion
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Russia, US, Ukraine agree to conduct talks 'without leaks' — Deputy Foreign Minister
Mikhail Galuzin also recalled that Kiev returned to the negotiating table under pressure from the American side and as a result of defeats on the battlefield
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Iranian president expresses gratitude to Medvedev for attending Khamenei farewell
Masoud Pezeshkian expressed appreciation to Dmitry Medvedev and his accompanying delegation for their participation, as well as for the condolences and support extended by the government and people of Russia to the people of Iran
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US breaching its commitments to trigger Iran's military response — top defense official
"Iran is capable of both negotiating and engaging in confrontation simultaneously," Acting Defense Minister Major General Seyyed Majid Ibn Reza added
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India to focus on deepening investment ties with Russia — official
Singh Bhatia said the India-Russia Working Group on Priority Investment Projects has emerged as an important institutional mechanism for identifying, facilitating and monitoring strategic investments between our two countries
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US, Russian security chiefs to meet in Moscow next week
Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev and US National Security Adviser John Bolton will meet in Moscow next week
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Leasing Company completes contracting civilian drones under 2026 state procurement program
GTLK noted that the equipment will be delivered to 48 Russian regions
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Bank of Russia lowers dollar exchange rate to 77.23 rubles for July 4-6
The official euro exchange rate has been lowered by 67.65 kopecks to 88.0304 rubles
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Russian digital development ministry proposes expanding its powers in AI
The ministry outlined the specific powers that could be assigned to it, including participating in the formulation of state policy and regulatory frameworks in this field and coordinating the implementation of AI
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EU’s transformation, Kiev’s involvement in Nord Stream sabotage: Kremlin’s briefing
The EU is spending enormous sums of money on the militarization of national economies, a reality that Russia takes into account, Dmitry Peskov stressed
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NATO summit pledges to tack on €10B to EU's €60B promised earlier to Kiev — AFP
The United States has previously stated that it does not plan to allocate funds for financing Ukraine
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Ukrainian army suffering heavy losses, fact evident during bodies swaps — MFA
The losses suffered by Kiev on the battlefield are enormous, the diplomat stressed
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Russian foreign minister outlines what Moscow expects from next UN secretary-general
Both sides "reaffirmed their commitment to the central coordinating role of the UN in world affairs"
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Pilgrims from across Iran gather in Tehran to pay last respects to late supreme leader
Iranians are gathering in the capital’s main squares, including Enghelab and Valiasr, as well as near the Imam Khomeini Mosalla, Tehran’s largest religious and public venue
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Russia, Belarus need to repel any attacks on Union State’s security — Lavrov
Sergey Lavrov emphasized that Russia is firmly committed to close foreign policy coordination with Belarusian allies
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FACTBOX: What we know about Ukrainian drone attack on Minsk-Anapa bus in Bryansk Region
Two bus drivers from Belarus' Gomel Region and one passenger were injured as a result of the drone attack
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Russian troops liberate 11 communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
Russian troops delivered one massive and five combined strikes by precision weapons and UAVs on Ukrainian military-industrial enterprises, energy facilities and logistics centers over the week
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Ukrainian attack on city bus in Lugansk People’s Republic leaves 12 injured
Leonid Pasechnik added that Russian investigators continued to document the consequences of such attacks
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Russia’s S180 Supercam UAV can operate across areas with heavy air defenses — manufacturer
According to the Unmanned Systems Group, the Supercam S180 is a "mid-level" drone that performs reconnaissance from an altitude of up to 3,000 meters
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Monetary policy cannot provide for predetermined economic growth parameters
The Central Bank added that any freeze of Russians’ deposit is impossible in any conditions
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Ten Su-34 fighter-bombers hold maneuverable aerial battle in Urals drills
The Su-34 multirole supersonic fighter-bomber is designated to effectively strike enemy ground and air targets day and night in any weather conditions
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Kiev deliberately targeted bus carrying Belarusians in Bryansk Region — Russian envoy
Boris Gryzlov noted that it was the second consecutive deliberate strike by Kiev against Belarusian citizens on Russian territory
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London is deluded in its belief that proxy wars can go unpunished — Russian ambassador
Andrey Kelin highlighted the British government's promises to supply Kiev with hundreds of thousands of UAVs, as well as the initial testing of long-range missiles
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TASS to hold two sessions at Innoprom exhibition
The discussion on the "Social Mission of Business in the Era of Turbulence: Additional Burden or Profitable Investment?" will be held on July 7 as part of the People and Industry track
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Chinese mobile UAV launch systems changing rules of war — expert
Yue Gang explained that containerized modular weapon systems provide "a distributed, intelligent combat architecture spanning both maritime and land domains"
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Thai police unveil international platform to combat fraud
The Royal Thai Government has declared the fight against online fraud a national priority
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US believes that Israel plotted assassination of Araghchi, Ghalibaf — NYT
According to the newspaper sources, when Washington learned about plans to assassinate the Iranian parliament speaker, it asked Israel to refrain from such attempts
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Kremlin sees Germany's continued sponsoring of Ukraine as paradox
Dmitry Peskov commented on Germany’s move to bring charges of sabotaging the gas pipelines against a Ukrainian national
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West behind Ukraine terrorist state project now threatening Europe — politician
Kiev has already issued threats to European politicians too, Viktor Medvedchuk recalled
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Messi first to play 30 matches at World Cup
Lionel Messi achieved this thanks to his entry into the starting lineup for the game of round of 32 against the Cape Verdean team
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Medvedev attends funeral ceremony for Ali Khamenei
The ceremony is taking place at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla, Tehran's largest religious and public complex
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Hungary greenlights another cluster in Ukraine's EU accession talks
The next accession cluster in Ukraine’s membership talks will open on July 14
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UAC to increase confirmed range of MC-21 passenger jet
The confirmed flight range of the Russian passenger jet MC-21 will be increased to 4,000 km
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Those involved in attempt on Simonyan’s life committed six attacks on foreigners
Between September 2022 and July 2023, Mikhail Balashov and at least eleven members of his cell - including minors - were responsible for these six attacks
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FACTBOX: What we know about blast involving Rylsky District officials in Kursk Region
Four people sustained injuries
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Ukraine deliberately targets crowded Tokmak market ahead of weekend — authorities
Five people were killed and 18 others were wounded as a result of the Ukrainian attack on the Tokmak city market
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Learning personally from Putin about Russia’s foreign policy important for Turkey — Fidan
The Foreign Minister added that it is important for Turkey to understand Russia’s position on the "ongoing peace process in the Caucasus," positions and opinions on Palestine, Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria
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Two people killed in shooting at shopping mall in Michigan — TV
Three people were injured
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Over 4,300 killed in Israeli strikes since March 2 Lebanon escalation — health ministry
Another 12,199 were injured
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Sales of new passenger cars, LCVs in Russia gain 27% in June to 118,000 units — AEB
In the first six months of 2026, sales of new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia increased by 10% compared to the same period in 2025, totaling 600,844 units
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Thousands of Iranians rally in Tehran, chanting 'death to America,' 'Khamenei leader'
Thousands of Iranian flags, portraits of Ali Khamenei and current leader Mojtaba Khamenei are flying over the Engelab square
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Russian companies may sign contracts for Iranian oilfields by March 21 — energy minister
The list of companies includes Gazprom, Rosneft, Gazprom Neft, Zarubezhneft, Tatneft, and Lukoil
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Strike on market deadliest Ukrainian attack on civilians in Tokmak, authorities say
Tokmak administration said this was a deliberate attack, carried out with the full understanding that it would result in the deaths of civilians
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Novak instructs oil companies to ensure additional fuel supplies to Russian regions
Particular attention was paid to the regional fuel markets of the Irkutsk Region and the Trans-Baikal Region
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Iran shows journalists UNESCO-listed palace damaged by US, Israeli strike
Staff member of the museum's international department Shadi Jafari told TASS that restoring the palace will take three to five years
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Nord Stream 2 developing alternative pipeline route — OMV
The Nord Stream-2 project is an expansion of the existing Nord Stream main gas pipeline linking Russia and Germany
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Polish PM calls on delegation to NATO summit not to pledge funding to Ukraine
Poland is facing great commitments along the entire eastern border of the European Union, Donald Tusk said
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Russia strongly condemns brutal Ukrainian strike on Tokmak — diplomat
According to preliminary reports, five people were killed and 18 others suffered injuries, Maria Zakharova said
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EU Court of Justice allows criminal prosecution for reposting RT videos — judgement
The court ruled that the EU sanctions ban on RT broadcasts "applies also to a website accessible to the public free of charge"
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Fighters of Battlegroup North continue to push Ukraine away from Russian borders — Putin
The Russian leader pointed out that the creation of a security strip on the border is an important part of solving common tasks
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Kiev is remotely blockading populated areas with mines, drones — Russian envoy
A particularly illustrative example cited was the effort by Kiev forces to create an artificial blockade around the town of Alyoshki in the Kherson Region
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Energy crisis not yet affecting food prices owing to reserves — FAO
The FAO Food Price Index lost 0.3% monthly in June 2026 and stood at 130.3 points
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Russian strikes reduce Ukraine's ability to make missiles — chief of general staff
Valery Gerasimov emphasized that the Kiev regime's critical dependence on supplies of components, explosives and fuel from Western countries continues to grow
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Finland on list of targets for Russian nuclear weapons — Medvedev
The deputy chairman of the Security Council explained that this happened after Finland lifted its ban on the import of nuclear weapons
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Sovcombank ready to participate in NSPC privatization
An opportunity is now provided for the Bank of Russia to sell a stake of 50% minus one share by the Central Bank in the market
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Drone ID technology to enhance the safety of drone operations — governor
The Drone ID technology enables the identification of drones using mobile phones
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Russia has no intentions of attacking Europe — Russian ambassador in London
Escalation is possible only on the initiative of the West itself, Andrey Kelin said
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Russia takes plans to militarize Britain and Europe seriously — ambassador
Andrey Kelin underscored Russia’s stance of non-aggression
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Territory of Lugansk People's Republic fully liberated — Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin also noted that the destruction of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continues on the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic, Zaporozhye and Kherson Regions
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EU unable to match benefits of Russia cooperation for Baku, Yerevan — expert
South Caucasus expert David Martirosyan noted that the EU’s claims of "billions of euros in profit" from the development of transport routes "do not reflect the current economic reality, but largely serve as a political tool"
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V-200 rotary-wing type drones to be supplied to Far East, Siberia
The drone will make it possible to regularly deliver small cargoes to regions of Russia with difficult logistics
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NATO leaders to reiterate 'long-term threat' from Russia at upcoming summit — agency
According to Reuters, all participants in the summit are expected to affirm commitment to collective defense
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Houthis claim missile strikes on Saudi aircraft over Yemen
The Saudi enemy’s warplanes violated the airspace of Yemeni provinces in an attempt to prevent a civilian Iranian plane
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Tech firm unveils Russia’s first quadcopter invulnerable to electronic warfare systems
The copter can conduct a flight in a complete radio silence mode
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Five dead, 18 injured: what is known about Ukrainian attack on Zaporozhye market
A drone struck the city market in Tokmak in the Zaporozhye Region
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Dutch Advisory Council on International Affairs recommends sending military to Ukraine
The body that advises the Dutch government and parliament on foreign policy says the Netherlands should take part in a potential international military mission to Ukraine when a ceasefire agreement is reached
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Russian military chief reports to Putin results of massive strike on Ukraine — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov highlighted that the strikes had targeted only military or military-related facilities
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Monument dedicated to late Supreme Leader installed in downtown Tehran
A clenched-fist monument dedicated to Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been installed in Enghelab Square
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Citigroup expects Brent crude price to fall to $60 per barrel by year-end — Bloomberg
Analysts recommend using any potential summer rally in prices as an opportunity to sell
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QR code payments could account for over 30% of transactions within three years — WB Bank
The bank said there are several reasons for this, including the rollout of the universal QR code and the convenience of the technology for consumers
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Eurobureaucrats need to recognize link between migration policy, housing crisis — Dmitriev
Thus Kirill Dmitriev commented on the words of the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about the need to create an alliance within the European Union to address housing issues
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Russian Navy must guarantee critical damage to enemy — Maritime Board chief
Nikolay Patrushev highlighted that the foremost objectives of national naval policy include maintaining strategic and regional stability across the global maritime domain
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Russian diplomat comments on Ukrainian casualties, new phase of Kiev’s terrorism
The West does everything to shield Kiev from accountability, a stance that only emboldens terrorists, Rodion Miroshnik emphasized
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Russian schoolboy only contestant able to crack cryptography problem at Olympiad
He noted that the problem was worth a lot of points
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Russian ministry proposes launching direct flights from China to Altai, Kamchatka
In the first quarter of 2026, the mutual flow of tourists between the countries doubled compared to the same period last year
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Mnogotochiye counter-drone cartridges supplied to Russian troops — Rostec
According to the state technology corporation, serial production is already underway
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Japan opts for sanctions against Russia but considers it important to maintain relations
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara added that Tokyo would continue to promote support for recovery and reconstruction to strengthen Ukraine’s socio-economic system
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Moldovan prime minister announces resignation
Alexandru Munteanu said he could no longer carry out his mandate in accordance with his principles and convictions
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Messi first to score 20 goals at World Cup
The Argentine consolidated his leadership in the list of the best scorers in the history of the tournament, breaking away from forward of the French national team Kylian Mbappe
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India almost completely restore oil reserves — TV
According to estimates from experts specializing in commodity markets, oil reserves in the country reached 104 million barrels by the end of June
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Trump, Kim join world leaders congratulating Lukashenko on Independence Day
The US president conveyed his "sincere wishes for a peaceful and prosperous year" to Lukashenko and the people of Belarus
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Putin highlights need to continue massive strikes on Ukrainian defense industry sites
Vladimir Putin stressed that some EU leaders had welcomed Ukraine’s "innovative" use of drone technologies
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Portugal advances to next round of FIFA World Cup playoff
Portugal defeated Croatia 2:1
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Egyptian national team wins playoff match at FIFA World Cup for first time
The Egyptians defeated the Australian team in a penalty shootout
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West is trying by all means to prevent Kiev from being held accountable — Russian envoy
Rodion Miroshnik explained that "nothing encourages terrorists to commit further crimes more than attempts to excuse, justify, or forgive their actions"
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Russian Cabinet closes border crossings with Baltic States, Finland
The Russian Foreign Ministry was instructed to notify Riga, Tallinn and Helsinki about the decision made by Moscow and effective from July 1
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Main defendant in Simonyan assassination attempt case created terrorist cell
Mikhail Balashov systematically recruited other participants to join his network
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Medvedev meets with Iranian leadership
A Russian delegation arrived in Tehran for the mourning ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei
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India sees broad opportunities for industrial cooperation with Russia — official
According to Singh Bhatia, promising sector of interaction include critical minerals and mineral processing, mining and metallurgy, transportation and railways
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Russian government permits sales of Euro-3 fuel in Russia until year-end
Several oil processing plants were allowed to produce gasoline with higher maximum permitted sulfur content
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Russia’s Borei-class advanced submarines
The Project 09552 (Borei-A-class) nuclear-powered submarine Prince Vladimir will be floated out in Severodvinsk in north Russia on November 17
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Kazakhstan plans to extend gasoline, diesel export ban through May 2027
As an exception, fuel exports will be permitted by decision of the Kazakh government and for the provision of humanitarian aid
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Air defenses down 188 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions in 12 hours
The drones were downed over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Vladimir, Kaluga, Kursk, Oryol, Ryazan, Smolensk, Tver, Tula, and Moscow regions, as well as Crimea
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