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US, UK nuclear submarines constantly on duty in Barents Sea — Russian Navy
American and British multirole submarines are operating in close proximity of Russia’s territorial waters
A submarine periscope seen in the sea (archive)
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Petition calling for preserving Russia House submitted to parliament — BSW party
BSW founder Sahra Wagenknecht said earlier that her party had prepared a petition against the demands by some political forces to close the Russia House
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Witkoff says he is meeting released American Gilman in United States
The US president's special envoy thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for granting the pardon and for "his personal engagement throughout this process"
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New Su-30, Il-38 planes and other top picks of the Russian Navy this year
In December, Russian shipbuilders plan to lay down the Project 955A strategic missile submarine Prince Pozharsky
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Senior Russian diplomat talks unlawful sanctions on Iran with UK, French, German envoys
The Russian side argued that Great Britain, Germany and France just don’t have any legal or procedural grounds to do so
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Kiev’s Black Sea strikes further Western interests — MFA
According to Maria Zakharova, the Kiev regime seeks to provoke chaos on the global food market
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Yabloko receives Supreme Court’s reasoned decision for removal from elections
The court session lasted more than nine hours
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Ukrainian attack leaves Sevastopol without electricity
According to the city’s Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev, specialists are assessing the damage and emergency services are in a state of high alert.
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EU countries to close their airspace for Russian planes
The ARD channel did not specify when the ban will be imposed
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Shiite radicals release US journalist Kittleson abducted in Iraq
Kataib Hezbollah demanded that the journalist leave the country immediately
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IN BRIEF: Drone attack on Nizhnekamsk kills thirteen people, including child
According to the investigation, Ukraine used drones to strike residential areas and industrial facilities in Nizhnekamsk
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NGO sues Trump challenging paid access to his publications on Truth Social
According to the plaintiffs, last year alone, from 9,000 to 11,000 posts and reposts were published on the US leader's page
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Leavitt to leave White House press secretary post before September — Trump
Donald Trump noted that Karoline Leavitt will now be one of his top outside advisors, and an influential voice within the Republican Party
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Air defenses intercept 147 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions
On-duty air defenses downed Ukrainian UAVs over 13 Russian regions
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Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet shot down by friendly fire — defense source
Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation opened a criminal probe after the fighter’s crash
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IN BRIEF: Putin’s key statements on innovations, sovereignty, SKIF
The head of state noted that Russia has grown even stronger by expanding its technological capabilities
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Implementation of US peace plan for Gaza de-facto stalled — Russia’s UN envoy
Vasily Nebenzya stated that the ceasefire was still being consistently violated, first of all by the Israeli side
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Moscow ready to exchange over 220 convicted Ukrainians for Russians — rights commissioner
Yana Lantratova added that the Russians in question included residents of the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics and Crimea
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Inflation in Iran to peak at 300% — US President Trump
The International Monetary Fund expects inflation rate in Iran to reach 69% this year
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US spends $533 mln on shell plant that produces nothing
Moscow has repeatedly stressed that Western arms supplies to Kiev and assistance in training Ukrainian servicemen only prolong the conflict and do not change the situation on the battlefield
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Global economic losses from pandemic top up to $10 trillion, says Russian Accounts Chamber
Head of the Russian Accounts Chamber Alexei Kudrin said that the health systems of the countries around the globe have demonstrated unreadiness for the pandemic
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Zelensky's government 'nepotism' paves way for massive corruption — expert
In Ukraine, nepotism in corruption schemes has become a tradition, military expert Vitaly Kiselyov said
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Ukrainian drone attacks wound 12 DPR residents in one day — republic's head
A teenager born in 2011 was injured when a drone attacked a residential building, DPR head Denis Pushilin said
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Russia remains top oil supplier to India, China in June — OPEC
Russia supplied around 2.2 mbd of oil to India in June
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Strait of Hormuz traffic falls five times since start of war — WSJ
The publication also noted that on August 11, 14 vessels managed to cross the Strait of Hormuz with 11 of them using the so-called Iranian corridor
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US NGO calls on Congress to block Turkey’s transfer of cluster munitions to Kiev
Dumping obsolete cluster munitions into a conflict creates a humanitarian liability for civilians, Deputy Washington director at Human Rights Watch Nicole Widdersheim noted
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America’s Maven AI system fails to deliver in Iran — expert
Alexander Stepanov said that strikes were not always carried out on the correct targets, and the process of delivering precision strikes did not have a high degree of AI autonomy
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American mercenary Conor Kennedy arrested in absentia in Russia, placed on wanted list
He participated in combat operations on the side of the Ukrainian forces incognito
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VTB sells 11.8% in Magnit retailer to Marathon Group
As a result of the deal, VTB's share in the authorized capital of Magnit decreased to 17.28%
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Kiev confirms limitation of data on Russian missile launches against targets in Ukraine
Ukraine has been experiencing a shortage of interceptors
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Russian troops liberate Vodyanoye community in Kharkov Region over past day — top brass
Russia's Battlegroup North units took control of the settlement, destroyed an enemy armored combat vehicle and inflicted more than 210 casualties on Ukrainian troops over the past day
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Baba-Yaga drone number one target for snipers, Kalashnikov rifles — Kalashnikov CEO
Alan Lushnikov noted that the role and place of snipers in armed conflict were constantly evolving
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Security Council to revise Food Security Doctrine, addressing sanctions
Thee Doctrine will be revised during 2019
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Annual inflation in Russia totals 5.98% in July — Rosstat
Food prices rose by 0.29% in July month-on-month
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Politico says Zelensky 'fumbled' Belgrade trip as Kosovo remarks cause stir
The publication noted that Albania had reacted sharply to the statement as well
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Press review: NATO boosts Northern Europe presence as Israel blocks Gaza peace efforts
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, August 11th
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Rosstat preliminarily estimates Russia’s GDP growth in Q2 2026 at 1.3%
GDP growth was driven primarily by retail trade turnover, food service turnover and freight turnover
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EU wary of 'Trojan horse' as it considers faster enlargement — media
According to the sources, the European Commission was drawing up revised rules for new members, which will be presented to EU leaders at a European Council meeting on October 15
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All US bases will be seized if Washington uses nuclear weapons against Iran — IRGC
Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi did not clarify whether the Iranian military would occupy the US bases on its own or with the help of other forces
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Low inflation can be dangerous for the economy — Bank of Russia
There must be some level that provides opportunities and interest for manufacturers to develop and expand production, Elvira Nabiullina noted
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Press review: NATO expands Black Sea presence and raises risks as Hormuz deal sparks hope
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, August 7th
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Kofi Annan to visit Iran for consultations on Syria
“Kofi Annan is likely to arrive in Tehran on Monday,” the Iranian foreign minister added
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Deflation in Russia equals 0.06% from August 4 to 10 — Rosstat
Consumer prices in Russia gained 4.69% year-to-date
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Russian army is global military powerhouse — expert
According to Hero of Russia Yevgeny Poddubny, Russia currently has the most combat-ready and powerful army in the world
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Demand for Russian LNG in Asia to rise if Strait of Hormuz is closed — experts
The Strait of Hormuz is a key oil and gas export route linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and further with the Indian Ocean, through which more than 20% of global oil and LNG supplies pass
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Western pirate games to prompt Russian response anywhere, senator says
Konstantin Basyuk emphasized that there was no point in using diplomatic notes with those who speak the language of force
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Russia’s Northern Fleet UAV operators trained to use Yolka AI-powered drone
The Yolka demonstrated its high effectiveness during the special military operation
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Expert says fuel shortage being observed in Ukraine
Freight and insurance costs have skyrocketed, said Sergey Kuyun, head of the consulting firm A-95
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Attempts to escalate situation in Caspian must be thwarted by littoral states
Pyotr Shchukin stressed that any attempts by extra-regional forces to bring geopolitical confrontation and military tension into these historically peaceful waters are aimed at undermining the atmosphere of friendship and mutual trust
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IN BRIEF: Putin’s statements on Western 'piracy, robbery', groundless Japan’s claims
The Russian president said the Pacific Fleet’s marines carry out missions in the Pacific Operational Area "boldly, professionally, and heroically"
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Closing Strait of Hormuz to virtually wipe out growth in British economy in 2027 — TV
According to the analysis, the British economy could face a recession, if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until spring
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Novorossiysk declares state of emergency after Ukrainian drone attack
According to the latest reports, a secondary school, a sports school and a college had been damaged in the attack
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Russia calls on Caspian littoral states to address Caspian Sea’s receding water levels
Russia’s Charge d’Affaires in Turkmenistan Pyotr Shchukin emphasized that there is currently no single scientific explanation for the causes of the present-day drop in water levels
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Death toll from Ukrainian drone attack on Krasnodar Region rises to three
The number of people injured in the Kiev regime’s overnight attack climbed to 24, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said
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Over one million square meters of warehouses damaged in Ukraine — agency
The Kiev Region accounts for about 750,000 square meters of that number
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Energy market in Far East may not go live from July 1 — minister
Nikolay Shulginov added that disagreements are in place amid "lack of full understanding of how the market functions"
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Drop in investment levels in early 2026 cannot be described as dramatic — Bank of Russia
The overall level of investment activity remaining high, said Adviser to Central Bank Governor Kirill Tremasov
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NATO Council says Russia 'bears responsibility' for drone incidents in Romania, Poland
The alliance intends to strengthen defenses on its eastern flank "from the Baltic to the Black Sea" and continue providing support to Ukraine
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North Korea can deliver ‘death' blow in case of external threat — Foreign Ministry
First Deputy Foreign Minister Jang Kum-chol called South Korean nuclear submarine program "a serious challenge" to the security and maritime sovereignty of North Korea
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Rosatom chief proposes projects to develop science, production, exports
Alexey Likhachev highlighted three topics that, in his view, are of fundamental importance, yet the mechanisms for addressing them have not yet been fully established
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Sevastopol thwarting Ukrainian drone attack — Governor
Mikhail Razvozhaev says four drones have been shot down
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Libyan parliament speaker, top Turkish diplomat discuss ways of settling Libyan crisis
The talks between Aguila Saleh and Hakan Fidan were held in Benghazi after the top Turkish diplomat’s meeting with Libyan National Army commander Saddam Haftar
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Special military operation to end or be suspended only on Russia's terms — Medvedev
The United Russia party’s Chairman noted that relations with the West will change little after that
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Nearly 40 shelling attacks by Ukrainian troops reported in DPR in past day
Twelve civilians, including a teenager, were reportedly wounded
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Press review: EU braces for winter fuel shortage as gold prices set to recover
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, August 12th
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Zaporozhstal steel plant closure devastating for Ukraine, deputy believes
The area's economy depended on the enterprise, said Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of the Zaporozhye Region Viktor Yemelyanenko
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Russia to upgrade heavy sniper rifle
The rifle’s upgrade is expected to be completed in 2020
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JD Vance personally asks Kiev to stop strikes on CPC infrastructure — newspaper
According to the Financial Times, the US vice president conveyed Washington’s request in a phone call with Vladimir Zelensky on July 31
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EU endangers itself by acting against civilian shipping — Russian Foreign Ministry
Today, Operation Irini is actually being used by the European Union to intimidate commercial carriers and obstruct the freedom of navigation, the Russian Foreign Ministry said
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US forces in complete control over Strait of Hormuz — President Trump
According to the US leader, Iran has "no Navy and no Air Force"
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Russia’s defenses in Zaporozhye make Ukraine’s military 'hit brick wall' — military expert
According to Andrey Marochko, the Russian army manages to hold back the enemy and advance on this direction
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Air Force commander highlights importance of recon and strike systems
Sergey Kobylash noted that during the special military operation, modern aircraft technology had proven itself "as a highly effective tool for solving operational and tactical tasks"
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Aircraft possibly carrying Gilman makes stopover in Ireland
A source in EU air traffic control services said that Shannon Airport is often used to refuel aircraft before flying over the Atlantic
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Ukrainian military to blow up experimental nuclear reactor at Kharkov Institute — ministry
The Russian Defense Ministry noted that "on March 6, foreign journalists arrived in Kharkov to register the consequences of the provocation, followed by accusing Russia of creating an environmental disaster"
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Conflict in Middle East is already in oil price — Novak
"The market responses, in the first instance, to the fact that the market supply may go down as a result of the conflict or hostilities," the deputy prime minister said
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Houthis lose over 80 fighters in Yemen in six days — TV
Yemeni government forces launched artillery and drone strikes against the rebels in northern Dhale Governorate on Tuesday evening
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Su-57 constitutes key element for achieving air superiority — Russia’s Air Force Commander
Sergey Kobylash stated that during the special military operation, Russian aviation and aviation munitions "reached a qualitatively new level"
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IN BRIEF: What we know about release of American Robert Gilman, convicted in Russia
Robert Gilman was detained in 2022 at the Voronezh railway station after being involved in a drunken brawl on the Sukhum-Moscow train
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Georgia hurts itself by saying no to diplomatic relations with Russia — Abkhazian official
Sergey Shamba stressed that Abkhazia would only be happy if relations between Russia and Georgia improved
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Drapaty, killing civilians in Novorossiya, Donbass, pledges allegiance to West — expert
Vitaly Kiselyov noted that Mikhail Drapaty personally issued orders to Ukrainian forces to strike civilian vehicles on the Novorossiya federal highway
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No reason to panic over US’ Golden Dome plans — senior Russian diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov also noted that with the Golden Dome defensive shield, the air defense system receives space-located interceptors, which is "extremely destabilizing"
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Ukraine to lose its Western territories sooner or later — Putin
It may not happen tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, It may take one year, two years, 10 years or 15 years, Russian President said
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Supreme Court finds Yabloko received about $36,000 from abroad
The party recieved donations from counterparties, who received funding from the United States of America, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Israel and a number of other countries from July 9 to August 2
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Putin arrives aboard Varyag missile cruiser
Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Viktor Liina reported to the president on the fleet’s ongoing drills
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Industrial production in Yakutia gain 9.7% YTD — head of region
It is reported that gold and diamond mining and the oil and gas sector are on the rise
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Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport diverts, cancels dozens of flights
Flights operated by Russian and foreign airlines for departure and arrival continue to be serviced by agreement
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Su-35S pilot destroys two Ukrainian Su-27s in single air battle — commander
Sergey Kobylash added that, "after skillfully executing a maneuver and taking up an advantageous tactical position," the Russian pilot fired three air-to-air missiles
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Moscow to respond in kind if West seizes Russian commercial vessels — Putin
The Russian president emphasized that it wasn’t just about the areas where Russian vessels could be seized but wherever Moscow founds it necessary and reasonable
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West always wanted to 'cancel' Russia, but now it's doing it brazenly — Medvedev
The politician noted that as soon as the special military operation had begun, it had come out in an absolutely cynical, undisguised, monstrous and even perverted form
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Several sailors of US aircraft carrier tried to commit suicide — Military Times
The aircraft carrier has been in service for more than eight months instead of the expected six, and the staff does not know when they will be able to return home
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IN BRIEF: What we know about foiled terrorist attack against Defense Ministry officer
The suspect planned to blow up a car of the employee of the military commissariat of the Krasnodar Region
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Russian stocks close in the red on Wednesday
The yuan exchange rate against the ruble added 5 kopecks to 12.3 rubles
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NATO says begins to reduce contingent in Kosovo
The alliance's spokesperson Allison Hart did not provide any numerical data on the scale and timing of the reductions
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Russian troops hammer Ukrainian fuel tanks, ship with military cargo in new strikes
Russian troops hit a Ukrainian patrol boat at the Ochakov port in the Nikolayev Region
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Easing of monetary policy key factor in recovery of economic activity in Russia — ministry
The economic activity was supported by existing government measures
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Damaged schools, dead, injured in southern Russia: consequences of drone attacks
Air defense forces on duty intercepted and destroyed 502 Ukrainian UAVs over eight Russian regions
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Washington seeks to cut embassy staff in Middle East — CNN
According to the TV channel, the US State Department does not expect to return to normal staffing in the region soon amid the looming threat of a full-scale return to war
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Russia to resort to measures in response to growing NATO presence in Finland — embassy
According to a source in the embassy, Russia has repeatedly drawn attention to the detrimental consequences of this policy, and the diplomats are sure that Helsinki are aware of these signals
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Russia has right to attack any ships carrying cargo for enemy — Medvedev
The Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman stressed that Russian armed forces were capable of significantly extending their operations beyond the borders of the Black Sea basin
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Russia slams Yerevan over plans to interrogate WWII veteran
It is hard to find clearer evidence of the moral and spiritual decay that leads to rapprochement with the modern faceless, morally impoverished Europe and fraternization with the neo-Nazi Kiev regime, Maria Zakharova stated
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Minister announces recovery in Russia's economic growth rates
According to Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov, the recovery in growth rates was first observed in March and is continuing despite persistent external pressure
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