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Developments in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine border guard start inspecting Russian aid convoy
Russia's convoy of 262 trucks set off for the Ukrainian border, carrying about 2,000 tons of food, medicines and household goods on August 12
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UN Secretary General's office reacts to attack on Russian reporters in DPR
The UN opposes any attacks on journalists, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary General, Farhan Haq
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St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo airport faces temporary flight restrictions — aviation agency
The airport temporarily does not accept and does not dispatch flights
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Yemen’s Houthis claim to have conducted missile attack on power station near Tel Aviv
Earlier, the Israeli army reported intercepting a missile crossing from Yemen
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Putin apologizes for AZAL airliner incident in Russia’s airspace — Kremlin
The Russian leader conveyed his deep and sincere condolences to the families of the plane crash victims
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Russian troops liberate LPR’s Nadiya settlement — top brass
Russian servicemen have also hit the infrastructure of Ukrainian military airfields, an assembly shop and a storage site for attack drones, as well as Ukraine’s manpower and military equipment in 132 areas over the day, the Defense Ministry said
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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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Press review: EEF to break Asia deal records and G20 statement prioritizes multilateralism
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, September 11th
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Blinken doesn’t believe US, Russia close to direct conflict with each other
According to US Secretary of State, Americans don’t want the United States to engage in wars
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Russia’s Gazprom stops gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine as transit deal expires
The deal provided for the transit of 40 bln cubic meters of Russian gas through Ukraine annually
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Pentagon refrains from announcements on more security assistance for Ukraine
Earlier, White House National Security Council Communications Advisor John Kirby told reporters they can expect additional security assistance announcements "with respect to Ukraine" in coming days
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Former Austrian minister names 4 suspect countries in connection with Nord Stream sabotage
Asked what countries could be behind the attack, Karin Kneissl replied that, like in an Agatha Christie novel, "there are many suspects in this imaginary room"
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All Ukrainian ATACMS missiles fired at Belgorod Region downed — top brass
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Russian servicemen will retaliate against these actions of the Kiev regime supported by Western curators
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Russia not satisfied with Trump team’s proposals on Ukraine — Lavrov
At the same time, Lavrov noted that Moscow has not received any official signals from the United States on the Ukrainian settlement at the moment
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Rosatom to build Europe’s safest nuclear power plant in Hungary – CEO
The company is about to pour first concrete as part of the construction, the Russian company’s Director General Alexey Likhachev said
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Turkish Airlines suspends flights to several Russian cities, Minsk, Ukraine till yearend
The suspension applies to flights to Yekaterinburg, Krasnodar, Rostov-on-Don, and Sochi
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Developments in Russia’s Kursk Region: Ukrainian commander under investigation, losses
Investigators started a criminal case against Colonel Pavlo Rozlach, who ordered cluster munitions with poisonous substances to be used in the Kursk Region
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Press review: Israel and Hamas near a truce while Zelensky drafts a new negotiation plan
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, December 19th
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Mobilization campaign makes Ukrainians see state as enemy — retired colonel
According to Oleg Starikov, common citizens increasingly seek to stay away from people in military uniform
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US rock star says he wears ring with Russian coat of arms as "truth lives in Russia"
Ex-vocalist of Deep Purple and Rainbow Joe Lynn Turner told TASS he doesn't love the US anymore and will move to Belarus if Alexander Lukashenko lets him do it
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Majority of Russians certain USSR could have defeated Hitler, Nazis by itself — poll
According to the survey, 65% of respondents consider Victory Day to be the most important holiday
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Russian cancer vaccine to be free of charge — top oncologist
It is planned to launch it in general circulation in early 2025
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Kazakh president discusses SCO at meeting with organization's chief
According to the press service, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed the importance of further improving the organization's activities, strengthening ties with international associations, as well as promoting the SCO initiative "On World Unity for a Just Peace, Harmony and Development"
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Lebanese PM, Syria’s new leader discuss situation on shared border
Four Lebanese soldiers were wounded on January 3 in a shootout with a group of armed Syrians who were trying to cross into Lebanon via the blocked illegal crossing near Maarabun east of Baalbek
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Ukraine’s daily losses in Battlegroup West operational zone exceed 550 troops
According to the battlegroup’s spokesman Ivan Bigma, five Ukrainian counterattacks were repelled during the day
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Chinese envoy sees Moscow, Beijing supporting each other on key issues
"Russia understands and supports China’s position on Xizang-related issues, and it supports China’s efforts toward peace, stability, prosperity and development in Xizang," Zhang Hanhui stated
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Kazakh leader calls Russia invincible, Ukraine trying to withstand with West’s help
Astana favors talks on settling the Russia-Ukraine armed conflict but does not insist on its mediation in the process, he said
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Militants bring containers with toxic chemicals to Syria’s Idlib - Russian military
According to the official, around 15 terrorists sustained chemical burns of skin and respiratory tract as a result
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Trump team offers nothing interesting in proposals on Ukraine — Russian envoy
Lately, the Ukrainian side has also indicated "signals about some accords," which cannot be perceived seriously, he added
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Russian actress to head to ISS in 2021 to star in first feature film in space
Channel One will shortly announce a Russia-wide open contest, where the female protagonist will be selected
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UK to send 2,600 troops, 730 vehicles to NATO drills in Bulgaria, Romania
According to the ministry, the UK military "will be in command of all of NATO’s land forces in the exercise
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Russian paratroopers destroyed three Ukrainian tanks by drones
Russian paratroopers destroyed vehicles in Kursk region
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Ukraine may lose Odessa and access to Black Sea if it refuses to negotiate — Musk
"It was a tragic waste of life for Ukraine to attack a larger army that had defense in depth, minefields and stronger artillery," american entrepreneur said
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Lavrov to hold big press conference on January 14 — Russian Foreign Ministry
The conference will be on the results of 2024
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Ukrainian agents attempted to deliver booby-trapped documents to Archangel Project head
The project's curator Vitaly Romanov noted that the bomb was defused, and no one was injured
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Russia urges Israel to end Gaza hostilities immediately at UNSC meeting
Russia’s Representative at the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya noted that Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian enclave and attacks had caused a humanitarian crisis, damage to medical infrastructure and mass displacements
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World's oldest verified living person dies in Japan at 116
Now the oldest person in the world is 116-year-old Brazilian citizen Inah Canabarro Lucas
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One of injured Russian reporters says attack hit them after they brought aid to church
The person, Svetlana Larina, editor-in-chief of the Bloknot Donetsk news organization, was injured in the attack
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Russian air defenses down Ukrainian Su-27 aircraft — Defense Ministry
According to the ministry, a total of 651 aircraft have been destroyed since the start of Russia’s special military operation
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Russian pipeline gas supplies to Europe rise by 14% in 2024
In 2023, Russian pipeline gas supplies to Europe stood at about 28.15 bln cubic meters
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Suspect in Las Vegas Cybertruck bombing had no animosity toward Trump — FBI
An FBI spokesman also confirmed that investigators have no indication of a link between the terrorist attacks in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Las Vegas
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Russian diplomat highlights Moscow’s main achievement of past years
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that "developments at home are more important to us"
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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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Syrian foreign minister to visit Qatar, UAE, Jordan
According to al-Shibani, Syria’s new authorities hope that this visit will contribute to the stability and security of Syria, as well as its economic recovery
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First requests for pumping Russian gas via Ukraine on January 1 equal zero
Deliveries through the Sokhranovka station were terminated in 2022 at the initiative of Kiev, allegedly due to force majeure
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Trump picks Fox New journalist Tammy Bruce for US Department of State Spokesperson
Bruce will succeed US Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller
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US commercial satellites surveyed Russia’s Engels airstrip ahead of Kiev’s strike attempt
Earlier, it was reported that, on Monday morning, Kiev attempted to strike the two airstrips with Soviet-made jet drones in order to disable Russian long-range aviation planes
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Putin proposes creating 'Made In CIS' brand
It is reported that CIS and EAEU governments are facing large, complex tasks to promote the process of integration buildup in the economic, social and humanitarian spheres
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Israel attacks military facilities in Latakia in Syria
According to the TV channel, Israeli warplanes attacked missile weapons depots
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German legislator calls for launching Nord Stream, as gas flow through Ukraine runs dry
"By stopping the flow of Russian gas to Europe, Ukraine is pushing energy prices even higher," Bundestag member Sevim Dagdelen said
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Tehran, Moscow could sign partnership agreement in January 2025 — Iranian MFA
"This will be done at a bilateral meeting in the coming future," Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said
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Russian passenger plane make emergency landing at Sharm El Sheikh
There were 236 passengers aboard
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Russian agency investigates causes of engine failure in Ural Airlines A321 jet in Egypt
According to the statement, the investigation will comply with the Russian rules of investigating air accidents
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Putin issues orders to draft Basics of State Language Policy by June 1
Also, the Russian president instructed to develop and submit to the State Duma a federal law "On the languages of the Peoples of the Russian Federation" until May 1
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Putin challenges West to try to intercept Oreshnik missile in Kiev
"Let them choose a target, say, in Kiev, and amass their air and missile defense systems there, while we will launch an Oreshnik missile at the target," the Russian leader said
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Putin’s contacts with Russia’s friends, including Vucic, promptly coordinated — Kremlin
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said earlier that the US will soon prepare sanctions against NIS and that he plans to send a request for a conversation with the Russian president for January 25-27
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Russia strikes Ukraine’s military-industrial sector, mercenaries’ sites over week
Russian air defenses down Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jet, 559 UAVs over week
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Gas supplies to household consumers suspended in Transnistria
The authorities in both Moldova and Transnistria have declared emergencies
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Ukraine lists owner of AliExpress as 'international sponsor of war' — NACP
The agency claimed that the platform allegedly censored various Ukrainian content on its sites
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Almost half Ukrainians believe Ukraine is collapsing, says poll
Residents of western Ukraine tend to be more positive in their views, while those residing in the east and the south of the country are more downbeat, as per the survey
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Sevastopol declares regional emergency after oil spill reaches city’s shoreline
According to the Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev, he appointed himself in charge of a task force to deal with the situation
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Russian forces destroy two Ukrainian tanks using Lancet loitering munitions
Members of Battlegroup North detected the camouflaged positions of two Ukrainian tanks in a wooded area using a drone during a reconnaissance operation in the Sumy Region
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Press review: Putin discusses EU gas supplies and Russia open to Ukraine talks with Trump
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, December 27th
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Austrian chancellor announces he will step down soon as coalition talks fall through
Karl Nehammer also promised to step down as head of the People's Party and ensure an orderly transition
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Iran confirms acquisition of Russian Mi-28, Su-35, Yak-130 aircraft
The agency said the aircraft were already in Iran and accepted into service
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Press review: US, Israel aim to curb Turkey’s gains while Moscow, Tehran strengthen ties
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, December 24th
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Biden intends to sell eight billion dollars worth of weapons to Israel — news outlet
Washington will provide Israel with air-to-air missiles for fighter jets and attack helicopters, artillery shells, small-diameter bombs, additional JDAM ammunition kits, 500-pound bombs, and other munitions, Axios reported
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US creating NATO bases in Ukraine under guise of training centers — Belarusian president
"Unfortunately, the Ukrainian authorities don't care a bit about their own people and they don't hear our concerns," Alexander Lukashenko noted
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Russia says Ukraine lost more than 540 troops, 4 tanks in Kursk area over past day
Since the beginning of hostilities in the Kursk Region, the enemy has lost more than 47,810 troops, the Russian Defense Ministry said
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CIA station in Kiev targeted in recent Russian attack, military expert reveals
According to Alexander Stepanov, strikes are systematic efforts to gradually wipe out the military capabilities of Ukraine
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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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Ukraine loses up to 1,050 troops in all areas of special military operation in past day
Russian air defenses downed seven HIMARS and Uragan rockets and 66 Ukrainian drones in the past day, according to the Russian Defense Ministry’s bulletin
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Third of Ukrainian troops surrender near Lisichansk, LPR’s envoy to Russia says
According to Rodion Miroshnik, the operation to liberate the LPR would be brought to an end as soon as the operation in Lisichansk was finished
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Russian citizen to take part in Mrs. World final in Las Vegas
A 46-year-old resident of Bogorodsk in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Region Yelena Sekretareva will perform with the ribbon "Siberia"
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Russian MFA comments on Blinken’s remarks about Ukraine
Russia has been talking about including supplies of US and UK weapons to Ukraine for many years, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said
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Pentagon chief to take part in meeting on Western weapons supplies to Kiev in Germany
Lloyd Austin will visit Germany on January 7
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German lawmaker says Scholz could travel to Russia before February 23
A German cabinet spokesperson told TASS that the report was not true
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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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West does not rule out Ukrainian defense collapse soon — Russia’s intel agency
The outgoing administration of US President Joe Biden seeks to avoid this scenario, making emphasis on "the deliveries of more sophisticated weapons, including longer-range missiles," the press office said
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Poll reveals what Russians think about office love, polyamory
It is noted that opinions are changing not only about relationships with colleagues, but also about romance between a subordinate and a supervisor
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Five journalists reported wounded in Ukrainian drone attack
The car was attacked by a Ukrainian FPV drone
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Russian Navy put in service about 30 ships, submarines in 2024, commander says
According to the Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Alexander Moiseyev, reinforcements of more ships and weapons will keep coming in 2025
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Russia designs Titan rifle for commandos
The rifle is reliable with precise and dense fire
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US missile defense base in Poland long among Russian army’s targets — Foreign Ministry
Maria Zakharova stated that the US-NATO construction project, ongoing for nearly a decade with complete disregard to Russian security concerns, has consistently been a focus of Russia's attention
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Over 45,700 people killed in Gaza Strip since October 2023 — Health Ministry
The ministry pointed out that 59 Palestinians were killed and 273 others were injured in the enclave in the past 24 hours
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Russia says its Su-34 jet launched glide bombs at Ukrainian strongpoint in Kursk Region
Upon receiving confirmation from reconnaissance personnel that the Ukrainian manpower and strongpoint were destroyed, the crew safely returned to the airfield of departure
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Temporary restrictions on work of St. Petersburg's Pulkovo airport lifted
They were introduced at 4:45 GMT to ensure safety
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US ‘quietly’ supplied weapons to Ukraine before Russia’s operation started, Blinken says
Washington supplied "things like Stingers, Javelins", US Secretary of State said
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Damascus airport to start serving international flights from January 7
Syrian airports ceased operations on December 8 after the change of power in the country
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Italian journalist Lucidi puts in for Russian citizenship
The Italian media has claimed that Andrea Lucidi is a "Kremlin agent" who is being paid in cryptocurrency
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Drone destroyed over test range in North Ossetia — head of region
The drone threat was announced in regions of the North Caucasian Federal District from 04:00 a.m. local time
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FACTBOX: New Year’s key traditions reviewed
Russia has celebrated New Year and Christmas with decorated fir trees since Peter the Great’s reign
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Ukrainian troops leave their positions in Shevchenko near Krasnoarmeysk
"The Ukrainian military has abandoned its positions in Shevchenko. They could not withstand the onslaught of our troops and combined strikes," the sources told TASS
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Former partners of McKinsey in Russia changed their name to Yakov and Partners
Yakov and Partners also specified that the company has its own global expert network and plans to actively expand
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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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Europe not finance establishment of Islamist structures in Syria — top German diplomat
Baerbock and Barrot were the first European foreign ministers to visit Syria following the ouster of former President Bashar Assad
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Izvestia says its stringer killed in Ukrainian drone attack
The Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked a car with a drone on the Donetsk-Gorlovka highway
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Everything you need to know about Russia’s Su-35 multirole fighter jet
February 19 marks ten years since a prototype of Russia’s Su-35 fighter jet performed its debut flight
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Pentagon mum on F-16 fighter jet downed in Zaporozhye Region
The US Department of Defense "has no statement or information to provide," a department’s spokesperson said
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UN Secretary General's office reacts to attack on Russian reporters in DPR
The UN opposes any attacks on journalists, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary General, Farhan Haq
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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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Russian troops advance near Krasnoarmeysk highway in DPR — security forces
The security forces added that only a little more than two kilometers remain before the road is completely under Russian control
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