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Developments in eastern Ukraine
Self-proclaimed Luhansk on verge of ecological catastrophe
On Tuesday, a total of 250,000 peaceful residents of Luhansk, most of whom are pensioners and families with children who cannot leave, in fact, become hostages in their own city
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Ukrainian army pledges not to use artillery and aircraft in liberation of Donetsk, Luhansk
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Water, electricity supplies cut in Luhansk
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Norway’s army chief speaks in favor of setting up military hotline with Moscow
Eirik Kristoffersen also added that Norway and Russia still maintain some direct contact over search and rescue missions in the Barents Sea
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Russian scientists create most powerful computer in country
The operating principle of the quantum computer is based on collective oscillations of the ion chain, the developers said
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Bank of Russia set dollar rate at 77.2 rubles for February 11
The official euro rate was lowered by 7.07 kopecks to 91.9429 rubles
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Russia’s advanced Su-35S fighter jet: premier performance over Syrian skies
Russia’s Su-35S aircraft, considered among the most dangerous fighter jets in the world today, have been redeployed to Syria
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Hypersonic missile Tsirkon was used in special operation — Putin
The Tsirkon hypersonic missile was developed and is produced in the Reutov-based NPO Mashinostroyeniya
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Azerbaijan, US to develop Middle Corridor, Trump Route
The two countries intend to expand cooperation to promote economic growth and regional connectivity
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Italy’s Fontana becomes first female athlete to medal in six consecutive Winter Olympics
In addition to her Olympic merits, the Italian short track speed skater is the 2015 World Champion, also owning six silvers and ten bronze medals at the world championships
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Russia opposes ties with Britain, Ireland, Canada given their political course — diplomat
Alexander Gusarov said that authorities of these countries resort to any attempts to eradicate different-thinking approaches regarding Russia
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All guarantees discussed with Ukraine in Istanbul now null, void — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minster pointed to how these guarantees were formulated
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Baku, Washington to cooperate on transit of critical minerals
The agreement envisages both public and private investments in infrastructure development
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IN BRIEF: What is known about current issues with Telegram’s operation in Russia
There have been more than 11,000 complaints from Russian users regarding Telegram’s operations over the past 24 hours, according to Downdetector’s data
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Israel’s new decisions regarding West Bank deserve condemnation — Russian MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that the official text of this decision has not yet been published, but it has already provoked sharp criticism from Palestinians and across the Arab-Muslim world in general
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Epstein case reveals real face of Western elites seeking to rule world — Lavrov
"It is unnecessary to explain to any normal person that this is pure Satanism and is beyond human comprehension," the Russian Foreign Minister added
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Russian stock indices mixed on Tuesday — market data
The ruble-denominated MOEX Russia Index lost 0.32% to 2,717.04 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index gained 0.25% to 1,108.58 points
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Concerts with dances, songs of android robots offered in China
The service costs for about $145 for a 1.5-hour program, including a visiting engineer to install and configure the equipment
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US envoy to NATO denies Zelensky's remarks on settlement
Matthew Whitaker emphasized that Washington was focused on ending the conflict "as soon as possible"
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Ukrainian conflict’s root causes must be addressed in any peace deal — Lavrov
Commenting on contacts with the United States regarding this issue, the Russian foreign minister said that Washington knows Moscow's position "perfectly well"
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BRICS membership brings Ethiopia to qualitatively new level — Russian ambassador
Yevgeny Terekhin added that Russia actively supports the inclusion of Ethiopian banks in these processes, as well as Ethiopia's accession to the New Development Bank
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Drone attack damages multi-story building in Russia’s Volgograd Region
The regional governor says a kindergarten and a factory were also damaged
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Ukrainian ground robotic systems have low survivability — Russian security experts
According to the sources in Russia’s security agencies, the effectiveness and economic feasibility of the enemy's use of these systems is currently highly questionable
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Trump demands half ownership of bridge between US, Canada
The US leader stressed that otherwise he will not allow this bridge to open
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Macron calls for common borrowing tool for EU countries to 'defeat dollar hegemony'
The French president assured that the initiative he proposed would not apply to existing state debt
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Tribunal collects 700 testimonials from repatriated POWs about brutal torture in Ukraine
The tribunal will prepare a separate report to cover testimonies of prisoners of war
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Europe wants to establish contacts with Russia on Ukraine, saying nothing new — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister pointed out that the statements made by French President Emmanuel Macron and former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during their previous contacts with Russian leader Vladimir Putin were consistent with their public statements
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US promises to work with Russia for strategic stability remain slogans — Shoigu
The Security Council secretary emphasized that Russia remains open to considering possible options for creating a new legal framework to ensure global stability
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Russia’s UAZ plant releases Hunter all-terrain vehicle for special military operation
"The People's Front interacts with soldiers in all areas, so it understands their needs," Irina Kim said
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It's wrong when 'one country strangles another' — Kremlin on Cuba blockade
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov says that it is bad when there is no fuel for medicine delivery, patient transportation
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NASA spokesman sheds light on how ISS crew spends time leading up to launch
The launch was initially scheduled for February 11 but was put off for one day
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Su-57 fighters delivered to Russian Aerospace Forces got new tracking sensors — experts
One of the main changes in the modernized Su-57 aircraft is the upgraded 101KS onboard optical-electronic self-defense system, the experts said
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Norway leads Olympic medal standings after four days
Germany and Sweden share second place
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Russian troops push frontline westward from Gulyaipole after liberating Zaliznichnoye
Units of Russia's Battlegroup East advanced by more than 5 km west of Gulyaipole
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EU to blacklist former Russian Olympic chief, chess federation head
EU sanctions imply a ban on trips to EU countries and the immobilization of assets in European banks
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Moscow to return all historically Russian lands to their 'rightful home' — Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat stressed that linguistic, cultural and religious rights of those who remain under Kiev’s authority must be restored
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Kremlin spokesman expresses regret Telegram fails to comply with Russian legislation
Dmitry Peskov opined that it would be better if Telegram and other restricted services complied with the requirements of Russian legislation
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Russia expects West to explain who is to get 'security guarantees' in Ukraine — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister noted that "nowhere in the world, in no country between conflicting parties, be it the Arab-Israeli conflict or any other, there is anyone banning each other's languages"
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Russian marketplaces get 'green channel' to start operations in Ethiopia — ambassador
Yevgeny Terekhin clarified that currently, "the parties are working out the details, the process of adapting the product range to the specifics of local demand and integrating technical solutions is underway"
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Baku, Washington agree to expand defense, security cooperation
The Charter on Strategic Partnership lauds Azerbaijan’s contribution to international peacekeeping missions and reaffirms the countries’ commitment to cooperation in the areas of cybersecurity and protection of critical infrastructure
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Lavrov talks US reluctance to follow through with peace proposals, security architecture
While Russia and the United States could have embraced broader cooperation following the summit in Anchorage, the opposite trend has been observed
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Figure skater Gumennik in 12th place after short program at Olympics
US' Ilya Malinin wins the competition, Japan's Yuma Kagiyama scores second
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Press review: Iran open to deal but Trump may attack and Cuba prepares for mobilization
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, February 6th
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Venezuela resumes oil supplies to Israel — Bloomberg
The cargo is transported for Bazan Group, the top crude oil refiner in Israel
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Zaporozhye plant's external power lines cut due to Ukrainian attack on Energodar
The main heating pipeline of Energodar has also been damaged in the attack
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Epstein’s files mention Zelensky in connection with human trafficking from Ukraine
Vladimir Zelensky appears in Epstein's files several dozen times, most prominently in connection with the Jean-Luc Brunel case
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Kremlin confirms Moscow’s contacts with France
Dmitry Peskov pointed out that Moscow took note of French President Emmanuel Macron's statements about the need to resume relations with Russia
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UK extends license for Lukoil's Bulgarian subsidiaries until August 13
The general license covers Lukoil Bulgaria, Lukoil Neftochim Burgas, Lukoil Aviation Bulgaria, and Lukoil Bunker Bulgaria
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Russia’s security post-New START, US’ global ambitions: Lavrov’s statements
The Russian foreign minister noted that the aspects of the Ukrainian conflict settlement being considered by military officials during negotiations are both significant and complex, meaning they demand the most careful and detailed approach
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US seeks to advance its interests globally, not to divide zones of influence, says Lavrov
As the Russian foreign minister the US has declared that Washington has other concerns in the Western Hemisphere besides European security issues
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Norway’s army chief speaks in favor of setting up military hotline with Moscow
Eirik Kristoffersen also added that Norway and Russia still maintain some direct contact over search and rescue missions in the Barents Sea
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Paris manipulates data to portray itself as tech leader — report
According to the Global Fact-Checking Network, behind Paris' loud proclamations lies "a substitution of actual budgets with long-term promises"
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Top EU diplomat plans to propose list of concessions to demand from Russia
According to Kaja Kallas, everybody has to understand that the sides need Europe to have a peace deal
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Russian troops liberate Zaliznichnoye community in Zaporozhye Region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted roughly 420 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and three armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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5 civilians killed, 9 wounded in Ukraine’s attacks on Zaporozhye Region during day
The head of the municipal area says the attacks targeted a bread delivery truck with a visible sign, a man on a bicycle
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Moscow seeking options to resume work of Russian House in Baku — cooperation agency head
Yevgeny Primakov says that Moscow, Baku still have an intergovernmental agreement on cultural centers in force
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Russia’s Su-25SM3 jets being used in Ukraine invulnerable to foreign man-portable systems
According to the sources, they are equipped with the Vitebsk-25 electronic warfare system, providing reliable protection from the enemy’s MANPADS missile strikes
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EU defense commissioner to tour Europe in effort to ramp up missile output for Ukraine
Andrius Kubilius recalled that €60 billion of the €90 billion in funding for Kiev agreed upon by 24 EU member states for the next two years is earmarked for arms purchases, primarily from European manufacturers
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Russia outpaces NATO in applying combat experience gained in Ukraine — commander
According to Pierre Vandier, at this point Ukraine is seeing a drones and robotics battle
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Iran, Russia to sign two documents on Rasht — Astara railway construction
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at a last-year meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin said that Iranian authorities had already purchased more than 100 kilometers of the 160-kilometer Rasht–Astara railroad section
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India started reducing Russian oil purchases — US Trade Representative
Russia continue to be the largest oil supplier to India despite West’s attempts to meddle in this cooperation, Russian Ambassador in New Delhi Denis Alipov told TASS earlier
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Over 100 injured, 14 killed in Ukrainian strikes over past week — diplomat
Rodion Miroshnik noted that Kiev’s attacks using strike drones were the most frequent cause of civilian deaths and injuries, adding that last week alone, such drone raids wounded 92 people, accounting for roughly 72% of all casualties
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Azerbaijan, US intend to deepen cooperation in field of civil nuclear energy
According to the Strategic Partnership Charter, the parties consider this cooperation as an element of strategic partnership aimed at enhancing energy security
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Azerbaijan, US to create working groups to implement Charter on Strategic Partnership
The list of working groups' areas of expertise includes trade, defense, AI
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Russia, Ethiopia to explore construction of aluminum plant — ambassador
Evgeny Terekhin noted that the countries do not set rigid planned figures
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Domodedovo's new runway may require investment for reconstruction
Sheremetyevo Airport CEO Mikhail Vasilenko emphasized that the new runway was constructed in violation of construction norms and regulations
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Szijjarto calls latest EU sanctions proposal targeting Russian energy ‘outrageous’
Peter Szijjarto stated that he did not believe Western sanctions could influence Russia
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Domodedovo Airport to undergo restructuring
Sheremetyevo Airport CEO Mikhail Vasilenko did not specify the number of companies that could be liquidated or consolidate
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Russia-North Korea relations reach new level — Russian diplomat
Vladimir Topekha noted that Moscow and Pyongyang have identical or close positions on issues on the global and regional agenda and are linked by time-tested mutual trust
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Figure skater Gumennik introduced as Russia’s champion before performing at Olympics
Russian athletes are competing under a neutral flag and are prohibited from displaying any connection to their country
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Putin holds phone call with South African president — Kremlin
Vladimir Putin and Cyril Ramaphosa discussed issues related to the further development of mutually beneficial cooperation in the fields of trade, economy and investment
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Greece, Malta oppose EU ban on Russian oil transport services — Bloomberg
The sources said that Greece and Malta had expressed concern that such a move could negatively affect Europe’s shipping industry and lead to higher energy prices
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Russia’s UAV-detecting system capable of tracking swarm of drones
The detection range of attack and reconnaissance drones allows for the early deployment of mobile task forces to counter their use
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Merz, Pistorius, their likes call for readiness for war with Russia — Lavrov
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, and their likes manipulate words daily, claiming that Russia will attack in three years, despite the lack of any logical basis for such assertions, the Russian foreign minister said
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Egyptian president receives Russian foreign intel chief
During the talks, the sides discussed recent developments in the region and in the world and agreed on the "necessity of strengthening Russian-Egyptian cooperation to prevent new spirals of escalation in the Middle East"
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Achieving special op goals to help build Eurasian security architecture — Lavrov
The Russian Foreign Minister added that Moscow prioritizes "promoting cooperation through multilateral associations involving Russia"
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US ready to contribute to settlement in Ukraine by eliminating root causes — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister pointed out that the Russian and US sides shared a common stance that in the event of a conflict of interests, "it would be a crime to allow this to escalate into a heated confrontation, or any other confrontation"
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US Treasury authorizes supply of oil, gas exploration goods, technology to Venezuela
The authority also exempted the operations on the maintenance of ports, airports from sanctions
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Naval Group, Thales to work on sovereign AI in France
According to the statement, the companies expect to quickly provide the solutions for the armed forces that "integrate the reliable, safe and sovereign AI," which will make it possible to expand their operational capabilities
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US license for Venezuelan oil prohibits deals with persons from Russia, Iran, DPRK, Cuba
This also applies to persons from the People’s Republic of China
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Kremlin experience unique yet has similarities with diplomatic service, spokesman says
Dmitry Peskov noted that these are both forms of public service
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Russia-Armenia relations enter new phase amid 'challenging' realities — diplomat
Sergey Kopyrkin expressed hope that the recent visit to Moscow by speaker of Armenia’s parliament Alen Simonyan on February 5 and 6 will give an impetus to further movement on this track
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Colombian president reports assassination attempt against him
His helicopter had to change the route due to the threat of being fired upon, Gustavo Petro says
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French president calls on European leaders to resume dialogue with Russia
Emmanuel Macron sees the need "to arrange the resumption of European discussions with the Russians"
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Russia not going to attack Europe, but ready to retaliate — Lavrov
Russia has absolutely no reason for attack, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated
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US integrating Russian tank protection technologies into Abrams tanks — Rostec
Bekkhan Ozdoyev added that the entire history of tank design is a history of evolution
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Macron's statements about dialogue with Russia aimed at provoking US ‘jealousy’ — senator
The same can be said about Europe's recently intensified contacts with China, Konstantin Kosachev noted
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Middle Eastern countries show interest in Su-57E fighter jet — Russian industry minister
The Su-57 is a versatile multirole frontline fighter designed to execute a broad spectrum of combat missions
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Kiev’s attacks against CPC is cause for major concerns — Russian ambassador
Alexey Borodavkin said the situation had recently evened out and the consortium continued its operations
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Russia’s Olesik finishes 13th in women's luge finals at 2026 Olympics
The gold went to Germany’s Julia Taubitz
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Moscow notes positive changes in conditions for Russian House in US — agency head
Yevgeny Primakov says it is too early to announce a recovery of full-scale operations of the center
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Macron says Europe 'to be swept away in five years' if nothing is done
The French president added that the situation around Greenland has made it clear that Europe is facing a threat
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Press review: Epstein files hit UK government as Russia seeks role in Trump peace route
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, February 10th
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Russian forces wipe out Ukrainian positions in Zaporozhye Region
The troops also destroyed a dug-out sheltering with Ukrainian military personnel
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German-British startup announces successful test of hypersonic missile prototype
Serial production of the HS1 is planned to be launched by 2029
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Press review: EU turns to militarization and Japan PM Takaichi wins early election vote
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, February 9th
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Sheremetyevo Airport's passenger traffic could total 43.1 mln people in 2026
The figure could decline by less than 1% compared to 2025
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Gefest training facility for submariners commissioned in Vladivostok
The press service of the Russian Pacific Fleet said the submarine’s crew practiced coordinated actions to cope with outside water entry caused by simulated hull damage and to deal with various types of fires in compartments in a situation as close to real life as possible
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Lavrov calls Trump acknowledging Russia’s NATO concerns ‘huge step’
None of the other Western figures has voiced such a position, the Russian top diplomat noted
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Syrian government army being withdrawn from Kurdish-populated Hasakah city
According to the statement, units of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces are leaving the city to return to their bases outside it
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Court's 2018 decision to block Telegram still not overturned — source
The executives of the messenger appealed against the ruling, but the plea was dismissed
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Ukraine targets funeral procession in Zaporozhye Region: what we know
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik called the attack a despicable act by Satanists in the Ukrainian military
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Trademarks used in franchise contracts grow to 10,600 over year
The total number of franchise contracts was over 7,800 over the last year but the number of trademarks transferred under them increased to 10,600
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Russia ready to expand anti-terrorist cooperation with Pakistan — diplomat
Maria Zakharova stressed that Russia had been calling for consolidating efforts of the entire world community against any forms and manifestations of terrorism
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