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Developments in eastern Ukraine
Another 10 OSCE observers to arrive in Rostov region August 10 — regional government
This will bring the monitoring mission’s strength to 15 people, the press service says
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US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Not a single ship from Iran overcame US blockade, CENTCOM says
Six merchant vessels complied with direction from US forces to turn around to re-enter an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman
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Top US diplomat to take part in Israel-Lebanon talks — TV
The negotiations, set to take place in Washington, are slated for Tuesday
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IN BRIEF: What we know about situation around US blockade of Hormuz Strait
Baghdad Today reported that Iran had anticipated a US blockade of its ports and therefore moved dozens of oil-laden tankers out to sea in advance
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List of customers for Russia’s Su-57E fighter jet is expanding — Rosoboronexport
The arms exporter specified that the aircraft will be presented at the international Asian arms and military equipment exhibition
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Russia’s envoy to UN says EU moving towards building ‘new Third Reich’
Vasily Nebenzya expressed hope that "sober heads" who understand the risks are ready to prevent such a development
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Russia to respond to possible disconnection from SWIFT — PM
Dmitry Medvedev says there will be no limits to such a reaction
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Saudi Arabia puts itself under Pakistani ‘nuclear umbrella’ — Russian expert
Currently, according to available data, between 10 and 18 combat aircraft have been deployed to Saudi Arabia
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West practices 'electoral neocolonialism' to doctor elections — Lavrov
According to the minister, one of the intervention tactics used is biased, prejudiced external monitoring, the results of which are then presented by the media as the final verdict of the entire international community
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During Easter truce, Kiev attacks its own areas in false-flag ploy — expert
"This practice is not new and occurs with almost every ceasefire," Andrey Marochko said
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Kim Jong Un observes weapons test of Choe Hyon destroyer’s weapons — agency
According to the Korean Central News Agency, two strategic cruise missiles and three anti-warship missiles were fired during the test, which hit the designated targets
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IN BRIEF: What is known about Zaporozhye NPP external power loss and recovery
Specialists from the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, together with the grid operator, have restored the facility’s external power supply via the high-voltage 330 kV power supply line, known as Ferrosplavnaya-1
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School attacker in southeastern Turkey killed — authorities
As a result of the teenager's attack, sixteen people were injured, including four teachers, 10 students, a police officer, and a cafeteria worker
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EU struggles to understand US stance on Hormuz Strait, top diplomat says
Kaja Kallas says Europe is ready to work together with other counties to ensure freedom of navigation in the strait
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US leaves France with fuel, ammunition stockpiles for only two days — Pierre de Gaulle
The president of the Foundation for Peace and Friendship Among Peoples said he stands firm against against turning French national defense into a tool in someone else’s hands
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Bank of Russia disputes freeze of assets by EU
The Bank of Russia demands cancellation of the decision to freeze sovereign assets and payment of legal costs by the EU Council
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US proposed 20-year moratorium on uranium enrichment to Iran — Axios
The portal’s source in the US administration said the sides continue to dialogue in order to reach an agreement
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Russia, Indonesia may clinch deals on oil products supplies
According to Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov, the sides are working on drawing up long-term contracts
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Year after year, Kiev’s attacks during Great Lent, Easter becoming more and more intense
Igor Kimakovsky, an adviser to the DPR head, says Ukraine’s loitering munition attack on the administration building in Starobelsk was an example of a recent attack during Great Lent
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US demands Iran abandon ability to enrich uranium — JD Vance
The US vice president says Washington wants to "get that material out of the country completely" and take control of the uranium
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Russia’s Battlegroup West takes control of large area at Kupyansk over week — expert
Russian troops also liberated two settlements in the Sumy Region and Donetsk People’s Republic over the past week
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Russian troops gain foothold on northern outskirts of Ozyornoye in Donetsk region — expert
Russian troops are consistently advancing in the southern direction, Andrey Marochko noted
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Russian diplomat longs for 90s-era politicians who took pragmatic stance toward Moscow
Vasily Nebenzya highlighted that the current generation of European bureaucrats were persuading their countries’ population of the inevitability of a direct military confrontation with Russia
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UKMTO issues advisory regarding blockade of Strait of Hormuz
According to the notice, the access restrictions apply without distinction to vessels of any flag engaging with Iranian ports, oil terminals, or coastal facilities
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Russian troops pound Ukrainian army’s energy, transport sites over past day
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,180 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Press review: US blocks Hormuz Strait as Magyar win may reshape Russia-Hungary ties
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 14th
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Israel eliminates over 100 Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon — army
According to Spokesperson Avichay Adraee, the Israeli army will take operational control of Bint Jbeil in the coming hours
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Putin honors fallen war correspondent Tatarsky with state award
He was killed in an explosion at a cafe in St. Petersburg on April 2
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EU expects new Hungarian authorities to support sanctions on Russia — media
According to sources cited by the Financial Times, European diplomats believe that this is what Peter Magyar has to do to mend Hungary's relations with the EU
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US secretary of energy expects oil prices to peak in coming weeks
Chris Wright expects energy prices to peak in the next few weeks
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Magyar says will not block 90-billion-euro EU loan for Ukraine
The Tisza party leader opined that his country should not participate in allocating the loan
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Israel’s Mossad may intensify anti-Russia activity under new boss — expert
According to Alexander Stepanov, the appointment indicates a paradigm shift
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Kalashnikov Group begins testing new Krona air defense missile system
The Krona SAM system is designed to protect important government facilities and urban infrastructure from attacks
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Baltic skies are being used to tailor region to NATO objectives — expert
Ruslan Pankratov explained that, militarily, this zone functions as a testing ground for air defense systems, electronic warfare, and reconnaissance technologies
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Oil prices artificially kept below 'psychological limit' — Dmitriev
The Russian special presidential envoy made his comment on the post from Global Markets Investor that oil prices are growing dramatically despite the dip in the futures, highlighting the market strain and the continuing energy crisis
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Kalashnikov to submit splinter-proof vests for testing
According to the statement, the product will soon be sent for testing to identify and address any potential deficiencies
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World Aquatics lifts all sanctions on Russia, Belarus
The decision applies to all disciplines: swimming, including open water, artistic swimming, diving, and water polo
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Newest anti-drone quasi-hypersonic cartridge successfully tested in Russia
The Lobaev Arms company specified that assembly and disassembly of the firing module is simpler than that of an assault rifle
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Lavrov, top Chinese diplomat to hold talks in Beijing
Preparations for an official visit to China by Russian leader Vladimir Putin are expected to be discussed
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Elon Musk says Soros organization seizes power in Hungary after elections
This was the businessman's response to a remark by Alex Soros that the Hungarian people had "taken back" their country
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China demands Strait of Hormuz be unblocked, US has acted irresponsibly — MFA
Washington is "undermining the already fragile ceasefire," further damaging shipping, Guo Jiakun stressed
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Internet restrictions, arms control: daily briefing from Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said that Russia is currently forced to impose digital restrictions for security reasons
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Railroad bridge collapses in Russia’s Kursk Region as result of sabotage, says governor
A railroad bridge partially collapsed on the Sudzha-Sosnovy Bor line early on Sunday
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Next round of Iran-US talks may take place in Islamabad or Geneva — agency
According to sources cited by the Associated Press, the negotiations could happen on Thursday, but the venue and timing have not been decided
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Iran prepared for US blockade, with dozens of its oil-loaded tankers being at sea — portal
Experts cited by Baghdad Today estimate that the tankers may contain up to 170 million barrels of oil
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Hungarian new government’s policy, relations with EU, Middle East — Kremlin’s statements
Russia’s relations with the European Union cannot get worse than they are now that the opposition has come to power in Hungary, Dmitry Peskov noted
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Iran says talks crumble due to unrealistic demands from US
The Iranian delegation "wisely defended the legitimate rights and achievements of the Iranian people", Iran’s judiciary chief, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, said
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Lavrov reiterates Russia’s readiness to contribute to resolving crisis around Iran
The foreign minister emphasized the importance of preventing the resumption of armed confrontation
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US carries out strike on alleged drug vessel, killing two — statement
According to the US Southern Command, the ship was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was involved in drug trafficking operations
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Russia plans to send probe to approaching asteroid Apophis
Discovered in 2004 at Kitt Peak Observatory in Arizona, Apophis is an elongated celestial body approximately 400 by 250 meters in size
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Ukrainian drone attack kills civilian, leaves another five injured in central Russia
Four people were taken to the hospital, Lipetsk Region Governor Igor Artamonov says
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US hasn't learned that force doesn't work against Iran — Russian ambassador to Tehran
Alexey Dedov pointed out that while the US repeatedly insists that Iran must not develop nuclear weapons, Washington seems deaf to Tehran’s consistent assertions that its nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes
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No rhyme or reason to British foreign policy under Starmer — Politico
Several government officials said that in foreign policy, the UK prime minister is trying to be "a critical friend" of the United States and "a partner for practically everyone"
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FSB detains three plotters of terrorist act against senior security official
According to the report, the detainees are a Ukrainian serviceman sent to Moscow by the Security Service of Ukraine, a Moldovan citizen, and a Russian citizen
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Russian forces destroying remaining Ukrainian troops at Miropolye in Sumy — expert
Andrey Marochko said the Ukrainian armed forces are still holding their positions in the Miropolye area
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Russian diplomat condemns EU for providing Ukraine with weapons
The European Union continues to do everything it can to further escalate the conflict in Ukraine, Vasily Nebenzya said
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Iran has plenty of drones, missiles for attack, defense purposes — ministry
The Iranian Defense Ministry spokesman added that it allows to continue effective offensive warfare to inflict further defeat on the enemy
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Readiness for pragmatic cooperation with Russia: Magyar’s statements
The Tisza party leader expressed hope that relations between Hungary and Russia "will change in the right direction in the near future"
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Russia open to building relations with Hungary’s new government — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister pointed out that everything will depend on how this government understands its national interests
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Saudi Arabia demands US stops blockade of Strait of Hormuz — newspaper
The report pointed out that the Persian Gulf countries do not want the Strait of Hormuz to end up under Iran’s control
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Ukrainian army carries out seven attacks on DPR in past day
A civilian was reported injured
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Protection of trade fleet, Kiev’s terror: statements by Maritime Board chief
According to Nikolay Patrushev, Russia will respond to Western attempts to block its shipping through political, diplomatic and other means
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Bessent says war with Iran could bring 50 years of stability to US economy
The US treasury secretary still acknowledged that the conflict would make it difficult to achieve 4% growth in the US economy
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Readiness for Paks-2 ‘exam,’ Kiev hits Zaporozhye nuke: Likhachev’s comments
According to the head of the Russian state corporation, Hungary, in a sense, will also be taking an exam for "a serious promotion of one of the world's largest modern energy projects"
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Prospects for next round of US-Iran talks depend on Tehran — JD Vance
The vice president also says the US administration believes that the goals of its military operation against Iran have been reached
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Middle East conflict leads to revival of petroyuan initiative — Bloomberg
Iran has begun accepting yuan as payment for transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, the agency noted
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Iran restores railway bridge damaged by US and Israeli strikes — Mehr
All the six bridges damaged during the US and Israeli attacks were repaired and put into operation
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Magyar says would answer phone if Putin calls
Peter Magyar stressed that he would not call the Russian leader himself
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US, Iran make ‘a lot of progress’ in Islamabad talks — JD Vance
According to the vice president, this was the first US-Iran meeting "at such a high level" in the history of the current leadership of Iran
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Pakistan proposes hosting second round of Iran-US talks — agency
According to sources cited by the Associated Press, the negotiations could take place in the coming days
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Pope Leo XIV condemns violations of international law and neo-colonialism — Reuters
According to the Pope, Africa knows better than anyone else that people and organizations that try to dominate others are destroying the world
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France bars Russian diplomats from defending detained citizens — Pierre de Gaulle
According to Pierre de Gaulle, the unfolding events are unjust and discriminatory
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IN BRIEF: What is known about preparations for new round of Iran-US talks
According to The Wall Street Journal, despite publicly sharp rhetoric, the US and Iran are ready to engage in talks on the condition that both sides show flexibility
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Magyar's remarks on energy supplies from Russia cause tensions in Kiev — media
Experts express skepticism that Ukrainian authorities will agree to resume operations of the Druzhba oil pipeline, even as a foundation for dialogue with Peter Magyar
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Hungarian president invites Magyar to consultations about new cabinet
Tamas Sulyok says the meeting is slated for April 15
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Oil price growth forecast in EU coming true — Dmitriev
The presidential envoy anticipated earlier that global oil prices may climb above $150 a barrel
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US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln spotted 200 km away from Iran
According to BBC, it was the closest approach to Iran by a US vessel since the start of the military operation
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Russian UAV control points equipped with internet access — Russian soldier
The serviceman said the troops use standard military programs to transmit coordinates and information
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New speaker of Slovenian parliament plans to visit Moscow soon
Zoran Stevanovic "would like to establish ties and cooperate fruitfully with all countries, despite the wall that has been erected between the West and the East"
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Iran offers US to halt its nuclear program for up to five years — newspaper
According to the The New York Times, the fact that the parties are negotiating a timeframe for suspending Iran’s nuclear activity suggests that there is a chance a settlement could be achieved
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Oil, gas prices could rise by 100% and 200% in prolonged war with Iran — IMF
The International Monetary Fund has outlined three scenarios for further global economic developments, taking into account the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran
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Japan not abiding by post-WWII restrictions — Patrushev
The Russian presidential aide recalled that 85 years ago, the Soviet-Japanese Neutrality Pact allowed the Soviet Union to avoid a two-front war, and Japan to gain time to refine its strategic plans in the Asia-Pacific region
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US engages over 15 US warships in blockade of Iran — newspaper
An aircraft carrier, several guided-missile destroyers, an amphibious assault ship, and other combat units have been deployed to the Middle East
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FACTBOX: Aftermath of Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions, one fatality
Five people sustained injuries during a Ukrainian attack on the city of Yelets in the Lipetsk Region
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External power supply cut off at Zaporozhye NPP, with diesel generators now operating
The situation is under control
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Cargo spacecraft Progress MS-18 dumped in Pacific Ocean
The cargo spacecraft has vacated a docking port for the Progress MS-20 vehicle, to be launched and docked with the ISS on June 3
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Bank of Russia catches PFL Advisors in pump and dump scheme using Telegram channels
The investigation materials have been sent to law enforcement agencies
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US may ‘stop by Cuba’ after Iran — Trump
The US leader called Cuba "a failing nation," claiming that "it has been a terribly run country for a long time"
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West keeps on playing dangerous games around Taiwan — Lavrov
According to the Russian foreign minister, the situation on the Korean Peninsula as well as in the so-called ASEAN-centric space is also being destabilized
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Iran’s sea blockade to last until first American destroyer is neutralized — analyst
The US Navy command will face new challenges and threats, Alexander Stepanov said
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Next round of direct Iran-US talks in Islamabad due Thursday — journalist
Arash Azizi, a contributing writer at The Atlantic, says he obtained the information from "a source in Tehran"
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Hormuz becomes ‘nuclear weapon’ in Iran’s hands — Stubb
The Finnish president noted that Iran held a lot of cards at present
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Russian presidential envoy says EU collapse will accelerate after elections in Hungary
Kirill Dmitriev also said that it would become clear in four months whether his forecast was correct
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Ukrainian attacks kill nearly 30 Russians, including three children, over week — diplomat
Rodion Miroshnik added that 170 people were injured
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Soyuz spacecraft carrying three space travelers undocks from ISS
Russian cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin and two NASA astronauts - Joseph Acaba and Mark Vande Hei - will return to Earth after spending 168 days in space
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US Stone Age comments show it can't accept Iran's power — Iranian president
Masoud Pezeshkian noted that the Islamic Republic abides by international law and is ready to negotiate within that framework
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Trump defends Orban amid loss in Hungarian elections
The US leader called the Hungarian PM his friend
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After Easter truce, Ukraine resumes shelling of Zaporozhye NPP — Rosatom CEO
According to Alexey Likhachev, this is already the 14th time the plant has lost all external power
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Russia begins mass production of Dvoinik robotic sniper system
The Lobaev Arms company said the system can be used in remote control mode, as well as in a highly autonomous mode, where AI performs most of the calculations and functions
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Belgium, Spain to allocate €1 bln each in military assistance to Kiev — Ukrainian minister
Mikhail Fyodorov also says Belgium will transfer more F-16 fighter jets and spare parts to Ukraine
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Investigative Committee completes prove into 966 criminal cases involving Ukrainian troops
The Investigative Committee emphasized that more than 1,100 criminals have received appropriate sentences, some of whom were sentenced to life imprisonment
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Lavrov arrives in China for official visit
The Russian foreign minister will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi
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