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11 civilians killed in Donetsk since Thursday
Donetsk administration officials said fighting had taken place in the Petrovsky and Leninsky districts
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Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip kill 50 Palestinians over day — news agency
According to WAFA, 33 of them in the northern part of the enclave
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Panama Canal Administration will not prevent passage of Russian ships — EFE
The Canal remains safe and open for peaceful transit of vessels of all nations on conditions of full equality either in peace time or in war time, it added
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Press review: EU preps for gas cuts via Ukraine as China boosts naval and air power
Top stories from the Russian press on Saturday, December 28th
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AZAL air carrier indefinitely suspends flights between Baku, Kazan
This decision was made due to security issues
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Seismologists count 515 aftershocks after earthquake in Tibet
Up to 95% of cases of ongoing seismic activity in the area of the city of Shigatse were tremors with a magnitude of less than 3.0
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Putin says Biden in 2021 proposed to postpone Ukraine's admission to NATO
The Russian leader recalled that the US President spoke about Ukraine's unreadiness to join the alliance
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Paris Hilton's Malibu home burned to the ground in Los Angeles fires — news outlet
According to TMZ, the actress does not live there permanently
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Scientists present Russia's first 50-qubit cold atom quantum computer — MSU
The experiment that allowed testing the supercomputer prototype took place on December 19, the Moscow State University said
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US, UK launch airstrikes on Houthi targets in Sanaa — TV
According to Al Mayadeen, the shelling also targeted Houthi facilities in the Amran province in the northwest of the country
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‘Not a snowball’s chance in hell’ that Canada will become part of US — PM
US President-elect Donald Trump earlier said many Canadians are allegedly in favor of their country becoming the 51st US state
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Russia finalizing development of strike systems — Putin
The head of state warned that in case of materialization of US plans Moscow will drop the memorandum on deployment of small and medium range strike assets
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Russian forces hit infrastructure of military airfields, weapons depots in 164 districts
Russian air defense systems downed 6 HIMARS projectiles and 50 unmanned aerial vehicles of the Ukrainian Armed Forces over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry reported
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Russian army captures 18 Ukrainian servicemen west of DPR's Kurakhovo
Russia’s army also destroyed a tank, an infantry fighting vehicle, a US-made M113 armored personnel carrier, seven pickup trucks, two artillery pieces and an ammunition depot
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Reuters: Alaska sues US government over restrictions on oil development
The agency notes that the Alaskan authorities were dissatisfied with the decision of the US administration made last December to limit the development of oil and gas leases in the state
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Experts forecast moderate gas price growth in 2025, then a decline in 2026-2027
Finam analyst Sergey Kaufman forecasts a moderate increase in Europe's average gas price to $420 per 1,000 cubic meters
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Baku and Yerevan to hold another round of border talks in January — Azerbaijani President
It may take place in January
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Zelensky decides to run for re-election — report
The information has not been confirmed or denied officially yet
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Ukraine to fall within 12-18 months without US aid — expert
According to Robert Kagan, an American political analyst, if Ukraine falls, it will be hard to present it otherwise than as a failure of the United States and its president
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Russia forcibly expels over 80,000 immigrants in 2024
Over 44,200 foreign citizens and stateless persons were expelled from Russia to 60 countries throughout 2023
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Top Chadian diplomat slams terrorist attack as attempt to destabilize country
"The destabilization attempt has been foiled," Abderaman Koulamallah said in an address to the nation
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Trump's statements on Greenland should be assessed after he takes office — MFA
He has not yet taken office, Maria Zakharova noted
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Iran presents drones, electronic warfare systems at Russia's Army-2023 military expo
In addition, the country's stand also features the Shahin combined-type UAV, the first Iranian-made digital drone
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Russia’s battlegroup East destroys six Ukrainian drone control posts — spokesman
"During the day, the enemy lost up to 160 servicemen, a MaxxPro armored fighting vehicle, a Krab howitzer, two FH-70 and D-30 guns, a vehicle, a electronic warfare station, six drone control posts and two fixed-wing drones," Alexander Gordeyev said
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Pentagon unveils NATO plans on granting military assistance to Ukraine until 2027
The Pentagon representative said that eight "capabilities coalitions" have been created within the Ukraine Defense Contact Group
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FACTBOX: Orthodox Christian world celebrates Christmas
On January 7, Christmas is celebrated by the Russian, Georgian, Jerusalemite, Polish and Serbian Orthodox churches, the Athos monasteries in Greece, as well as the Eastern Catholic Church and the Old Believers
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Termination of Russian gas transit by Kiev contradicts its plan to join EU — Szijjarto
Ukraine, which is a candidate for joining the EU, is obliged to keep energy supply routes, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade noted
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Russian air force takes down Ukrainian MiG-29 — top brass
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, it was taken down by combat aviation
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Putin says Russia should have launched special op earlier
The Russian leader recalled that the 2014 events in Crimea had been spontaneous
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Moscow ready to provide help to Syria — Russia’s UN envoy
Russia is going to "continue providing multi-faceted assistance to the Syrian people, including through relevant international agencies by supplying humanitarian help, reconstructing social infrastructure facilities destroyed during the conflict, laying the groundwork for the return of Syrian refugees and temporarily displaced persons," Vasily Nebenzya said
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Moldova offered no help to Transnistria in resolving energy crisis, president says
He pointed out that, previously, the authorities of Transnistria have repeatedly asked Moldova to reject economic pressure measures
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Trump vows to settle conflict in Ukraine before his inauguration
He also pledged to prevent World War Three
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Former Armenian defense minister detained in Moscow
Arshak Karapetyan has been put on the international wanted list under a number of articles of the Criminal Code, law enforcement bodies told TASS
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Canada's opposition leader vows to prevent his country from joining the US
Pierre Poilievre also claimed that in the future he intends to ensure the complete security of Canada's borders
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Turkey establishes state-run Cybersecurity Directorate — decree
The headquarters of the department will be located in Ankara, employing 135 people
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Pope Francis discharged from hospital after abdominal surgery — TV
According to the TV channel, before returning to the Vatican, he will stop by the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome to pray
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Russia to expand gas supplies to Central Asia and consider India pipeline — experts
Gas supplies to China via the Power of Siberia pipeline could surpass the design capacity of 38 billion cubic meters in 2025
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Turkey continued to cooperate with Russia, Iran even in most difficult situations — Fidan
He said this on the air of the CNN Turk television channel, answering a question about Ankara's relations with Moscow and Tehran in light of the situation in Syria
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Death toll in Los Angeles County fires rises to five — TV channel
The fire has destroyed more than 1,000 buildings
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Ukraine must comply with EU deal and continue gas transit from Russia — Szijjarto
The Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade said that he had discussed the current situation on the phone with the Slovak Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Juraj Blanar
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Chisinau's block of power supplies to Transnistria is mockery — Foreign Ministry
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that it 'is happening under the model the West is promoting around the world, under the false slogans of freedom and democracy'
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Russia’s freshly launched satellite transmits images of US, China, UAE
Data obtained from satellites in the Resurs-P series are used to study natural resources and monitor pollution and environmental degradation, water protection areas and natural reserves
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Trump blames Biden for conflict in Ukraine
Trump also said his term will start in a world engulfed in conflict
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Russian stocks close in the green on Wednesday
The ruble-denominated MOEX Index added 0.87% to 2,840.79 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index gained 0.87% to 880.13 points
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Death toll from Tibet earthquake rises to 126
At the same time, 188 others are injured, Xinhua reported
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Boko Haram terrorists attack presidential palace in Chad — TV channel
The country's President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno was in the palace at the time of the attack, Al Arabiya reported
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Congress approves Trump’s victory in US Presidential election
The meeting was attended by US Vice President-elect James David Vance
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Lavrov expresses condolences to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi over earthquake in Tibet
Earlier, the US Geological Survey reported that a magnitude 7.1 earthquake had struck the Tibet Autonomous Region on the border with Nepal
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Range of Russian EMP weapons increased to 10 km — sources
Фn electromagnetic pulse lasts a fraction of a second and reaches the target almost immediately, travelling with the speed of light
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US court sentences Canadian to 40 months in prison for exporting electronics to Russia
According to the agency, Nikolay Goltsev "masterminded a global procurement scheme on behalf of sanctioned Russian companies, including Russian military companies"
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Trump's statements on Panama Canal, Greenland not productive — expert
As the expert added, all statements by President-elect Trump are perceived by members of his future administration, members of Congress, and those who voted for him as "priorities and promises"
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Realities for settlement in Ukraine have changed significantly — Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat said that "the issue of the day should be ending the conflict, not establishing a ceasefire"
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Situation in Chad’s capital back to normal — General Staff
"The situation is fully under our control, the attempt to destabilize the situation has been foiled," he said
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Russians to get opportunity to pay with Mir cards in Iran by June 30 — envoy to Moscow
"The third stage, when Iranian citizens will be able to pay with their cards in Russia, is planned in the second half of 2025," Kazem Jalali said
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Trump says ‘it was always understood’ that Ukraine can’t join NATO
Trump said Moscow had consistently opposed Ukraine’s potential membership in NATO
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At least 19 people killed in attack on presidential palace in Chad — authorities
There were 18 militants among them
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Russia’s Utair plane lands in Moscow after malfunction of engine stabilizer
Prosecutors are looking into the incident
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Switzerland ready to act as mediator in settlement of Ukraine — Swiss President
Earlier, the Swiss Foreign Ministry told TASS that the country's authorities were participating in the preparation of negotiations on establishing a ceasefire in Ukraine
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President Putin congratulates Russians with Orthodox Christmas holiday
"During the Christmas season we clearly feel with all our heart how important for us are parental, family traditions that are being handed down from generation to generation," Vladimir Putin said
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Israel threatens Syria’s territorial integrity, violates international law — Russian envoy
"Israel’s actions outrageously violate the international legal decisions, including numerous decisions by the Security Council and the General Assembly," Vasily Nebenzya said
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Trump says Putin wants to hold talks with him on Ukraine
Trump declined to say when the meeting could take place
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Kiev ready to conflict settlement talks in late January
Secondly - Europe, then the talk with Russians can take place, Vladimir Zelensky said
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Trump says he won't let China run Panama Canal
"They gave it to them for $1 and then they charge more for our ships. It's not going to happen. And China's running the Panama Canal. That's not going to happen either," he said
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Putin shows initialed draft agreement with Ukraine to African leaders
"This draft agreement was initialed by the head of the Kiev negotiation team. He put his signature there. Here it is," the Russian president said
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Trump labels Ukraine crisis as ‘a Biden fiasco,’ sees chance of escalation
Trump said Russia wouldn’t have started its special military operation if a more competent leader than Biden had been at the helm of the US
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Polish MFA reports shutdown of country's consulate general in St. Petersburg
According to a TASS correspondent in St. Petersburg, Polish and EU flags were removed from the flagpoles on the building
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Israeli troops kill 50 Palestinians over past day — media
According to Al Jazeera, all the incidents have injured people, but their number has not been specified
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Russia’s Su-35S fighter hit stronghold of Ukrainian forces in Kursk region
As the ministry noted, the strike from the Su-34 was carried out using universal planning and correction modules
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Press review: Middle East may host Putin-Trump talks as experts probe Kazakhstan crash
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, December 26th
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Greenland will benefit from joining the US, Trump believes
The US President-elect also confirmed that his son, Donald Trump Jr., will travel to the island "to visit some of the most magnificent areas and sights"
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Trump's special envoy for Ukraine Kellogg postpones visit to Kiev
Keith Kellogg is expected to visit Ukraine after the US president-elect takes office; the date of the visit has not yet been set
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Chad’s president indignant at Macron’s comments about Africa — report
Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno was reacting to the French president's remarks on the decision of Chad and several other French-speaking African countries to break off military cooperation with Paris
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Zelensky uses foul language, blames West for not providing help
In his opinions, Western partners were to attempt to "intimidate" Moscow by sanctions and arms supplies to Kiev even before February 24, 2022
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Two people die in firefighting at industrial facility in Saratov Region
The state of emergency will be declared in Engels due to extension of the fire area
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Belarusian presidential candidate proposes to strengthen work within Union State
According to Alexander Khizhnyak, the friendly policy will strengthen the image of the republic as a peaceful state and a source of sound initiatives
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Situation in Chad under control, Infrastructure Minister says
There is no reason to panic, the country's Infrastructure Minister Aziz Mahamat Saleh said
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Slovak PM says stable gas supplies at acceptable prices outcome of his visit to Russia
Robert Fico accused Ukraine of damaging Slovakia's energy security by refusing to extend an agreement on the transit of Russian gas through its territory
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Armenia not considering removal of Russian military base — Foreign Ministry
Ararat Mirzoyan noted that Armenia requires an EU civil mission to monitor the situation on the border with Azerbaijan until the delimitation process is fully completed
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Kamala Harris' Los Angeles home placed in evacuation zone due to wildfire — media
The vice president is currently in Washington
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BRICS’ own payment system is feasible, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister believes
According to Sergey Ryabkov, the group also needs clearing mechanisms and transaction insurance systems, including insurance for the movement of goods and cargoes
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Russia offers safe haven for people trying to escape Western liberal ideals
Under the document, such foreign nationals will have the right to apply for temporary residence in Russia "outside the quota approved by the Russian government and without providing documents confirming their knowledge of the Russian language, Russian history and basic laws"
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Trump wants conflict in Ukraine to end as soon as possible — envoy
Keith Kellogg emphasized that ending the conflict in Ukraine is important for the national security of the United States, Europe and the world
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Putin orders "special service regime" in Russia’s deterrence force
Russian President stressed that the Western countries were also taking unfriendly actions against Russia in the economic sphere
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Russia’ special operation has every chance to reach Transnistria — French expert
Regis Chamagne added that Ukrainian men were now being chased on the streets and sent to fight 'as cannon fodder'
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IN BRIEF: Chadian authorities repel terrorist attack on presidential palace
During the counter-terrorist operation, 19 people were killed, including 18 attackers
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Ukraine loses over 290 troops in Kursk Region over past day
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Georgia evaded Ukrainian scenario, but struggle for peace continues — government
The political council of the ruling Georgian Dream-Democratic Georgia party reminded that as long as the fighting in Ukraine persists, there will always be efforts to establish a "second front" in Georgia
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Sandu regime may seize Moldavan power plant in Transnistria — Russian Foreign Ministry
Maria Zakharova noted that "under such a scenario, the Russian peacekeeping presence in the region will be jeopardized"
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Over 15,000 Ukrainian troops engaged in Kurakhovo, says Russian top brass
Control over Kurakhovo hinders supplies to Ukrainian troops
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French politician Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at 96 — AFP
On the day of his death the founder of the National Front party was in a medical facility in Garches
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Envoy slams decision not to negotiate with Putin Biden's biggest mistake
Keith Kellogg stressed that he believes the new administration will succeed in creating an environment in which Trump will have the opportunity to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky
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Yemeni Houthis claim strike at US aircraft carrier in Red Sea
According to the movement’s military spokesman Yahya Saree, during the Houthi strike, the US aircraft carrier group was preparing to attack the Houthi-controlled Yemeni territory
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Russia manages situation in Ukraine, while West in big trouble — US political scientist
According to John Mearsheimer, Russia has become much stronger over the past two to three years because it has managed to become "a truly sovereign country"
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Diplomat calls on top German diplomat to stop speculating about Russian bases in Syria
Commenting on the top German diplomat’s statement that Russia should refuse from having military bases in Syria, Maria Zakharova noted
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Russia hopes Armenia won’t follow in Ukraine’s footsteps — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said Russia is determined to develop relations with Armenia
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Serious conflict between Israel, Turkey possible — Russian expert
"It’s important to note that the primary development in this context is the markedly increased role of non-Arab states in the region, particularly two key players," Vitaly Naumkin said
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No comments from Kremlin spokesman about Putin’s alleged apology for Lavrov’s remarks
During the press conference, reporters noted that the Israeli Prime Minister’s office told about Putin’s apologies in its statement, published after the phone call between the two leaders, while the Kremlin did not
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Ukraine loses up to 49,800 servicemen since beginning of hostilities in Kursk direction
Sever fighters in the Kursk region have also defeated formations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Kazachya Loknya, Kubatkin, Lebedevka, Nikolskoye, Sudzha, and Cherkasskoye Porechnoye, the Russian Defense Ministry reported
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US, its allies will continue to train more Ukrainian pilots for F-16 jets — Pentagon
"On the F-16 program, <...> we've been co-leading the [international] Air Capability Coalition," Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said
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Liege court to consider whether EC President is immune to corruption charges
The court hearing on January 6 will be held upon an address of the EU office of prosecutor
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Trump's coming to power won’t affect international military aid to Ukraine — Pentagon
The Pentagon spokesman expressed confidence that Western countries' work to strengthen Ukraine's military capabilities "will continue one way or another"
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Russia says its Su-34 launched glide bombs at Ukrainian armored vehicles in Kursk Region
Upon receiving confirmation from reconnaissance personnel that the Ukrainian manpower and military vehicles were destroyed, the crew safely returned to the airfield of departure
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