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Armenia–Azerbaijan conflict
Azerbaijan’s president blames Western powers for provoking Armenia into conflict
Ilham Aliyev emphasized that he had repeatedly tried to explain the need to resist such provocations during his official speeches and talks with the Armenian side
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Change of power in US increases likelihood of military coup in Kiev, expert says
According to Vyacheslav Smolenko, under the new administration, circles associated with the Democratic Party will remain sidelined in the United States
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Putin finds impressive Trump's behavior during assassination attempt
He is a courageous man, Putin said
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Ukraine’s army chief preparing troop retreat from Kursk area — lawmaker
Maryana Bezuglaya also proposed that Syrsky himself stay in the Kursk Region
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Putin reaffirms Russia's stance at Valdai Forum, signals readiness for US ties — expert
According to Alexander Dynkin, the Russian leader gave his assessment "on all key issues of the international agenda"
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Russia offers aid to Cuba to help deal with energy crisis, hurricanes — minister
That Hurricane Rafael caused no deaths on the territory of Cuba, although damage was reported
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Putin congratulates Trump on his election as US president at Valdai Forum
We will work with any head of state who is trusted by the American people, Putin said
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Putin expresses readiness to engage in discussions with Trump
Earlier, when talking about a potential call from Trump, he noted that he would not consider it a disgrace to call Trump himself
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Medvedev says any new uprising in Ukraine would seek to execute current leaders
The Russian politician said the goal of Zelensky and his team is to stay in power in the country as long as possible
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Putin describes NATO as world’s only remaining bloc, ‘outright anachronism’
According to him, Russia has repeatedly pointed to the destructive role that the bloc played after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact
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Trump’s leadership key to quick resolution of Ukraine conflict, says Erdogan
"More weapons, more bombs, or more chaos will not end this war," the Turkish leader argued
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Russia, India develop defense cooperation – Putin
As an example, Putin named the BrahMos cruise missile project
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Saudi Crown Prince’s words have enormous influence on energy market – Putin
Saudi Arabia is playing a very big role in the global energy sector, Russian President said
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Countries of collective West virtually live on credit — Shoigu
"An increasing number of countries are abandoning the dollar and the euro as instruments of mutual payments," the Russian Security Council secretary pointed out
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IN BRIEF: What is known about aftermath of drone attack on Russia’s Saratov
First responders and representatives from the local administration were dispatched to the site of the incident
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US engages in policy of dual deterrence on Russia, China – Putin
In Putin’s opinion, Washington views China’s economic growth as a threat to its global dominance
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Russian military blocked two Ukrainian groups of 15,000 troops in total — Putin
About 10,000 Ukrainian troops are blocked on the bank of a water reservoir. In another area near Kupyansk, about 5,000 troops are blocked, Russian President said
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Russia open to dialogue on Ukraine, but this does not change special op goals — Kremlin
"Putin has repeatedly spoken about openness to dialogue with all interested parties and all those who can contribute to the settlement of this conflict," Dmitry Peskov noted
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Western plot to strategically defeat Russia failed — Shoigu
It is noted that the countries where color revolutions, supported by the West, took place had experienced "decreased living standards, weakened economic potential, the uncontrolled drain of capital and resources, and, in the worst-case scenario, the country becoming an instrument for implementing the interests of Western elites"
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US to pressure Europe, which may turn to Minsk, Moscow — Belarusian leader
The Belarusian president did not rule out that in the future, the EU might unite and begin collaborating with Belarus and Russia
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Russian troops liberate Kremennaya Balka community in Donbass region — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 430 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy ammunition depots in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Russia not rejecting dollar use — Putin
Russia is not struggling with the US currency but is thinking of creating new instruments in response to new trends of global economic development, he added
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FACTBOX: Developments in Kursk Region: Russian advance, Ukrainian losses
The battlegroup North repulsed 11 enemy counterattacks toward the settlements of Daryino, Zeleny Shlyakh, Malaya Loknya, Nikolayevo-Daryino and Novoivanovka
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European countries often lack competence for making wise decisions – Putin
This applies to the green agenda as well, Putin continued
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Russian Mi-28NM helicopter crew destroys Ukrainian stronghold in Kursk Region
The Russian Defense Ministry noted the combat mission was aimed at providing support to ground troops
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Russia ready for talks, immune to pressure — Putin
"This is what we have called and are still calling on all participants in international communication to do," the president went on to say
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Putin says West was trying to influence China's nuclear arsenals through Russia
"Everything else is nonsense," he added
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India should be added to list of global superpowers – Putin
At the same time, Putin said some other countries are showing rapid development as well
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All countries involved in Middle East settlement oppose further confrontation – Putin
Almost all participants no longer want further momentum toward confrontation, Russian President said
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Nearly 20% Ukrainian servicemen gone AWOL from battlefield — The Economist
According to the journal’s estimates, Kiev may face acute shortages of personnel and ammunition within about six months
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Russia has repeatedly stopped those who pressed for world domination — Putin
The head of state recalled that some had already tried to ruin Russia and to eliminate everything that remained after the collapse of the Soviet Union
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Western failure, Kiev's terrorism: what Shoigu told top security officials at CIS meeting
The Russian Security Council secretary pointed out that Kiev's aggression in the Kursk Region was aimed at seizing the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant
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Russia ready to restore relations with US, it never spoiled them — Putin
"The president-elect of the United States, Mr. Donald Trump, has been speaking in roughly the same vein. It remains to be seen how this will function in reality," Putin concluded
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No place for hegemony in new world order, Putin says
Putin stressed once again that Russia did not see the Western civilization as an enemy
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Residents of Kursk Region border areas describe living under rubble with no food
The resident of the borderline Kursk Region explained that her family was rescued by Russian troops
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Data on recon drone base in Finland near Russian borders must be verified — Kremlin
"If you recall their statements when they were joining NATO, they said that Finland will not deploy any elements of military infrastructure near our borders," Dmitry Peskov said
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China not to blame for East Asia tensions, it’s NATO interference — Putin
He acknowledged certain difficulties on the border between India and China
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Russian troops seize section of Seversky Donets-Donbass canal
Additionally, the division reported eliminating several dozen Ukrainian armed forces personnel
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Russian troops overtake forest belt, railway station in Kupyansk advance — military expert
Russian forces also expanded the liberated area north and south of Kruglyakovka and took over the Skorostnoi railway station, Andrey Marochko specified
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Press review: Trump’s victory stuns investors while Russia’s economy holds strong
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, November 7th
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Kiev conceals true casualties from Russian strike on Motor Sich Factory
Vladimir Rogov emphasized that all the victims were involved in the production of drone components
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Putin's speech at Valdai Forum gives a chance to end Ukrainian conflict — expert
"It has long been known about [the conditions for ending the conflict, which include] Kiev’s neutrality, determination of Ukraine's new borders along the division line, maybe with taking our new regions into account," Alexander Dynkin noted
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Houthis say they hit Israeli base with hypersonic missile
The movement’s military spokesperson said that "the Yemeni armed forces conducted a military operation and attacked the Nevatim Airbase in Negev"
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Kiev lost over 30,000 troops in Russia’s Kursk Region — Putin
At the same time, Ukraine lost fewer tanks - around 200, compared to 240 lost last year
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EU reveals statistics for Ukrainians under temporary protection in September
Following the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in the Gaza Strip, the Houthis warned that they would launch strikes on Israeli territory
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Assassination attempt on Putin mentioned by Budanov prepared with US money — Russian MFA
"Yesterday one of chiefs of the Kiev regime Buganov openly admitted that the Ukrainian intelligence service prepared assassination attempts on the Russian president. This assassination attempt was again prepared with US money," Maria Zakharova wrote on her Telegram channel
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Putin’s congratulations to Trump can be viewed as official — spokesman
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on becoming the US president-elect at the plenary session of the Valdai International Discussion Club
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Russia, Venezuela to cooperate on solid minerals, hydrocarbons in 2024-2025
The document was signed during Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko’s meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas
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Saratov airport operates normally after drone attack on southwestern region
Earlier, Saratov Region Governor Roman Busargin informed that a drone had been downed in the sky over Saratov during the night
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Trump to offer deal on Ukraine unacceptable to Russia, conflict to go on — expert
In his comments on the results of the US presidential election, Dmitry Suslov noted that Trump "will indeed try to quickly resolve the conflict in Ukraine"
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West blocked post-quake aid to Syria for political reasons — Putin
In his words, it was not the only example of "egoistic and timeserving interests standing in the way of the common good"
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Kremlin unaware if Putin would pass messages to Western leaders at APEC summit
According to Dmitry Peskov, "relations with many [APEC] countries are developing very well, so such forums are used for bilateral contacts anyway"
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Putin says ‘chaos and systemic crisis’ intensify in Western countries
According to Putin, the policy of the United States and its allies increasingly features the dangerous principle of "you're either with us, or against us"
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Eurasian security system requires restoring trust between Russia, Europe – Putin
This will be the first step towards creating a common system of Eurasian security, Putin said
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Russia warns Canada of retaliation for hostile actions, accuses Ottawa of provocations
"The Canadian authorities should exercise caution and refrain from harmful steps that could escalate confrontation with Russia," the Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized
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FACTBOX: What we know about collapse of ruling coalition in Germany
The German chancellor said he would call for a confidence vote on January 15, 2025, in the Bundestag, which could trigger a snap election before late March
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Russia ready to supply Su-57E fifth-generation fighter to foreign partners — UAC
The aircraft will take part in the airshow’s flight demonstration program while visitors will also be able to see the aircraft at the show’s static display
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Russia open to dialogue with US if Washington takes initiative — Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat described the problems facing Russia-US relations as "very deep," stemming from the perception by the American elite that any rivals in the international arena should be suppressed unless someone questions the US global dominance
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Putin says West supported al-Qaida when it fought against Russia
According to Putin, Russia’s goal at the time was to use all means to hold the country together
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Kremlin names two reasons preventing Putin from congratulating Trump
Earlier, Dmitry Peskov also said the Russian president had no plans for congratulating Donald Trump
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Some countries could be seeking to inflame crisis around Taiwan - Putin
Everyone formally recognizes that Taiwan is part of China. But in reality they act in a completely different fashion, Putin said
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Russian MLRS crew strikes Ukrainian infantry, vehicles near Krasnoarmeysk in DPR
According to the ministry, the use of the Uragan MLRS allows for delivering pinpoint strikes at ammo depots and concentrations of military harware and cutting off reserve units from the enemy’s main forces
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Stupinets fast attack craft to be handed over to Russian Navy in 2025 — source
The main strike weapon of the Project 12418 fast attack missile boat is the Uran anti-ship missile system fitted with Kh-35 missiles
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Warsaw gave Kiev all it could, Ukraine has no right to complain — Polish Defense Ministry
On October 31, during a meeting with the heads of territorial communities and districts in the Zakarpatye Region, Vladimir Zelensky criticized Poland for its reluctance to deliver the promised MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine despite prior agreements
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Trump’s readiness to resolve Ukrainian conflict overnight is overstatement — Peskov
Kremlin spokesman added that if the new US administration "will be eyeing peace instead of conflict," it will certainly do better than its predecessors
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Trump to focus on China, leaving Europe to deal with Ukraine — analyst
Andrey Bezrukov said it’s an open question how much resources the United States will spend on the European track
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Russian troops destroy group of foreign mercenaries in Kharkov area
Two militants sustained wounds incompatible with life and one militant was hospitalized in severe condition, Andrey Marochko specified
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West brought situation to coup in Ukraine, forced Russia to begin special op – Putin
The West needs to rip Russia and Europe apart, especially Russia and Germany, France, Russian President said
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Kremlin redirects question on DPRK troops in special op area to Defense Ministry
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently commented on the satellite images published by Seoul, which allegedly indicate the presence of North Korean military personnel in Russia, calling them "a serious matter"
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Zelensky to try to rebrand himself as peacemaker after Trump's victory — politician
Viktor Medvedchuk explained that no one asks Zelensky's opinion anymore
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Trump’s proposed peace plan for Ukraine sparks alarm in Kiev — newspaper
According to Corriere della Sera, the demilitarized zone could be patrolled by European troops, who would also be assigned the task of defending Ukraine, with US weapons supplies continuing
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Men’s participation in women’s competitions kills women’s sports, Putin says
Speaking about the Paris Olympics, Putin pointed out that certain scenes from the opening ceremony were insulting for millions of Christians
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Putin announces era of radical, revolutionary changes
As the Russian leader noted, the society gets "to not only comprehend, but be direct participants of the extremely complex processes"
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George H. W. Bush called US boycott of 1980 Moscow Olympics huge mistake – Putin
Under outside pressure, the International Olympic Committee has turned into circus buffoonery, Russian President said
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Finland invites NATO to deploy reconnaissance drone base on its territory — yle
The media notes that due to the nature of the operations, the reconnaissance base needs strong military protection around it, both from attacks using conventional weapons and from electronic warfare
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Press review: Trump’s foreign policy reshapes alliances while Germany’s coalition crumbles
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, November 8th
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IN BRIEF: What is known about new UK sanctions against Russia
The British authorities have imposed restrictive measures against the Afrika Corps paramilitary organization, allegedly linked to Russia
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Russia pounds Ukrainian military-industrial sector, army, mercenaries’ sites over week
Russia’s Battlegroup South repelled 11 Ukrainian army counterattacks and inflicted more than 4,420 casualties on enemy troops in its area of responsibility over the past week, the ministry reported
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Local who transferred data about Russian military facilities to Ukraine nabbed in Crimea
A criminal probe has been launched
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IN BRIEF: What President Putin told the Valdai discussion club
TASS has compiled a summary of the Russian leader’s remarks
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Putin doesn’t expect Trump to offer alliance against China
Putin said he believes that Trump realizes that this issue is "very far from the realities in which we live"
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Putin sets record at plenary session of Valdai International Discussion Club
It lasted four hours and seven minutes
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Donbass, Novorossia had right to declare independence under UN Charter – Putin
Residents of Crimea, and southeastern Ukraine disagreed with the state coup - which is an illegitimate and an anti-constitutional act - and they have the right for self-determination, Putin said
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Europe unable to finance Ukraine conflict without US — Hungarian PM
According to Viktor Orban, "the number of people who think they need to adjust to the new circumstances is rising"
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Putin considers premature to talk about common BRICS currency
Other variants are impossible and harmful, the Russian leader added
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Americans were on the Moon but footage may have been filmed in advance — Russian cosmonaut
Sergey Prokopyev pointed out that the fact that US astronauts did land on the Moon "is confirmed by automatic probes and cannot be subjected to doubt"
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Tens of thousands to march 'on Washington' ahead of Trump's inauguration — newspaper
In January 2017, before the beginning of Trump's first presidential term, hundreds of marches of various sizes took place in many US cities, including Chicago (Illinois), Boston (Massachusetts), New Orleans (Louisiana), Miami (Florida), and Denver (Colorado)
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Putin expects next 20 years to be even more difficult
"Experts point to the threats stemming from new regional conflicts, global epidemics, the complicated and controversial ethical aspects of interaction between humans and artificial intelligence, as well as to the way traditions and progress go together," the head of state noted
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Democrats blame Biden for Harris’ election loss — report
The party "needs a complete reboot," hedge fund manager Bill Ackman said
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Russia not to mess around if Japan returns to cooperation – Putin
He underscored that Russia is ready to build relations with Japan "both for the next 5 and for the next 50 years"
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US companies can return to Russian market if so desire — Putin
"We see there are certain signals coming even from the US companies that they want to return to our market," the president said. "Let them return but certainly in new conditions, with losses, naturally; it was not actually our fault," Putin added
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Zelensky says he needs no help to arrange talks with Russia
The Ukrainian president mentioned that Kiev had prepared its own settlement plan and intended to continue pushing for its implementation
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Russia dealing with tragic consequences of Soviet foreign policy of mid-1980s — Putin
He pointed out that in the middle of the 1980s, the Soviet Union had called for ending ideological confrontation, overcoming the legacy of the Cold War, and removing the barriers preventing common integration and universal development
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Trump sees possibility of talks with Putin
The president-elect went on to say that he had already talked to approximately 70 world leaders
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Some find Trump’s election win shocking because of legacy media’s lies, Musk says
The United States held its presidential election on November 5
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Prolongation of Ukrainian conflict narrows options for diplomacy — Erdogan
"The negativity, caused by the war in Ukraine gets exacerbated every day," the Turkish leader noted
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Russian troops cut off Zaporozhye-Kurakhovo highway — official
Previously, press officer of Ukraine’s 33rd Brigade Nazar Voytenkov said on Ukrainian Liberty (deemed foreign agent and undesirable in Russia) that Ukrainian forces may get surrounded under Kurakhovo on the Kiev-controlled part of the Donetsk People’s Republic
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US received $12 trillion lately owing to dollar’s role as global currency — Putin
"The United States received for no apparent reason $12 trillion over the last decade, on account of issuing and giving. These funds then go as a rule to their banks, to their financial system, and also clipping coupons, having gains from that," Putin noted
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Russia’s latest TOS-3 flamethrower to have firepower exceeding effect of several air bombs
According to reports, the TOS-3 will feature an increased striking range
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Trump to appoint campaign manager Wiles as his chief of staff
Susie Wiles became the first female chief of staff in US history
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China set to cooperate rather than dominate, Putin believes
He also emphasized that there is no tension between Moscow and Beijing regarding their relations with Central Asian nations
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