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Donetsk Republic PM dismisses refugee convoy shelling accusations
Earlier, Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council spokesman Andrey Lysenko said a convoy of refugees was shelled near Luhansk
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Baku accepts Trump's invitation to join Board of Peace for Gaza as founding member
The ministry of foreign affairs noted that an official letter confirming Azerbaijan's agreement to join the Board of Peace will be sent to the American side
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EU still has chance to resume economic cooperation with Russia — senior legislator
Leonid Slutsky acknowledged that realizing this potential requires political will
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NORAD says its planes to arrive in Greenland soon
"This activity has been coordinated with the Kingdom of Denmark", North American Joint Aerospace Defense Command noted
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IN BRIEF: Threats to 'abduct' Putin,' Greenland: statements by Russian Foreign Ministry
Maria Zakharova said all issues around Greenland should be resolved within the framework of international law
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Russia considers British, French arsenals in nuclear security matters — Lavrov
Speaking about China's participation in such negotiations, the minister recalled that Beijing had already made its position clear
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Trump believes he prevented NATO from ending up in ‘ash heap of history’
The US leader has on numerous occasions stated that he considered himself the savior of the North Atlantic Alliance
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Russia wants to remain Canada’s good neighbor — ambassador
Oleg Stepanov said this while commenting on Canadian prime minister’s anti-Russian rhetoric during the World Economic Forum in Davos
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Kremlin agrees that Trump will go down in history if he annexes Greenland
According to Dmitry Peskov, by resolving the issue of Greenland's accession, the US leader will go down not only in US history, but in world history as well
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Air Force 1 en route to Davos returns to Washington due to malfunction — White House
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitte said that it was a minor issue, and the plane was returning back as a precaution
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Zelensky doubts Ukraine will join Trump’s Board of Peace
According to Vladimir Zelensky, diplomats are working on the invitation
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EU has no interest in 'picking a fight' with US over Greenland — diplomacy chief
Kaja Kallas stressed that direct threats "will not pressure Denmark into handing over Greenland"
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Orban rejects Hungarian opposition's plan to abandon Russian oil and gas
The Hungarian government repeatedly stated that it cannot yet manage without Russian energy supplies, but continues to diversify its supply routes and sources
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Ukrainian drone attack causes fire in apartment building in Russia’s Adygea — authorities
Regional head Murat Kumpilov stressed that emergency services are working at the scene
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Moldova elections mark worldwide setback of West — Russian diplomat
"Everything is being swept aside," Maria Zakharova noted
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EU diplomats fear Trump could misinterpret Greenland troop deployment — media
The FT noted that Danish officials said the troop deployment was preceded by "months of fruitless private diplomacy" with Washington
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Russia not surprised by Moldova’s decision to leave CIS — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that the republic did not participate in the work of the organization
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North Korea produces enough nuclear material for 20 warheads each year — Seoul
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed freezing North Korea's missile and nuclear programs
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Kalashnikov delivers batch of electric motorcycles with trailers to special op zone
The motorcycle and two-seater electric scooter are designed for silent transportation
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At least 75 Ukrainian drones downed over Russian regions overnight
45 of them were destroyed over the Krasnodar Region
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Danish pension fund decides to sell US Treasury Bonds
AkademikerPension holds US bonds worth about $100 mln
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Europe to blame itself for advent of world-without-rules era — senior Russian legislator
Leonid Slutsky recalled that Russia had repeatedly warned of the impending crisis in European security and the economic dangers posed by Brussels' increasingly Russophobic policies
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EU troop deployment to Greenland aimed at deterring US — WSJ
Officially, European capitals presented the deployment as military exercises aimed at countering Russia and China
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Opposition politician calls Moldova bankrupt country
According to Ilan Sor, living standards in the country have fallen sharply in the past six years, with gas prices jumping six times and electricity tariffs rising four-fold
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Former Japanese premier Shinzo Abe’s killer sentenced to life in prison
The defense has requested a 20-year prison sentence for Tetsuya Yamagami
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Israel says seizure of UNWRA compound in Jerusalem was legitimate
The Israeli side once again claimed that UNWRA was linked to the radical Palestinian movements Hamas and Islamic Jihad
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EU-Mercosur free trade agreement will not be ratified in Hungary — Orban
The Hungarian PM noted that the European Commission had tried to cheat by introducing additional rules that would allow the agreement to enter into force before it was approved by EU parliaments
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US no longer Europe’s ally, says Belgian PM
According to Bart De Wever, the shift in America is not bound to one presidency
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Still early to speak of Russia’s participation in Board of Peace on Gaza — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said there are a lot of questions about this initiative so far
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Putin orders to put Canpack, Rockwool assets in Russia under temporary new management
The decision took effect on December 31, 2025
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China rises in defense of UN after Trump's remarks Board of Peace may take over
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun also noted that China has received an invitation from the United States to participate in the organization
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Ukraine not among top issues discussed during Davos meeting on energy — Naftogaz head
Sergey Koretsky emphasized that Kiev needs more Western financial support to meet the energy demand in Ukraine
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Number of wounded in drone attack on south Russian apartment block rises to 11
Nine of them were hospitalized, including two children
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Greenland issue political rather than military — NATO general
Alexus Grynkewich emphasized that the alliance's mission to defend and deter aggression against any part of its territory had not changed
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One killed, 15 wounded in commuter train accident in Spain’s Catalonia — agency
Doctors and police are working at the scene
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Moldova’s president’s aspirations for unification with Romania carry risks of impeachment
Earlier, Maia Sandu said that she would vote for Moldova’s unifying with Romania in a referendum, explaining her position by saying that "it is becoming more and more difficult for a small country to survive"
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Pistorius has to live with statements about 'inevitable' NATO-Russia war — Lavrov
On November 15, 2025, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that a war between Russia and NATO could allegedly begin before 2029
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Trump says he continues effort to resolve Ukrainian conflict
The US leader also reiterated that he had ended "eight wars"
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Thirteen injured, 75 drones downed in Adygea: aftermath of attack on Russian regions
In Adygea, 13 people, including two children, were injured due to a drone strike on an apartment building
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Zelensky cancels trip to Davos due to disrupted meeting with Trump — Rada member
Alexey Goncharenko said that no agreement will be signed
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Trump’s single statement pushes Zelensky to edges of Davos forum — Russian diplomat
No problems facing Ukraine and the Ukrainian people could have prevented Zelensky from racing to Davos had he had the chance to meet with the US president, Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik noted
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Europe should fear US, while fear of Russia is unjustified — political scientist
Jeffrey Sachs recommended that Europe make its own security arrangements
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US seizes Sagitta tanker in Caribbean — Pentagon
The US Southern Command emphasized that the tanker operated in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s established quarantine
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Russia delivers massive overnight strike on Ukrainian military sites over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 200 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy tanks in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Europe’s chances to play role in Ukrainian settlement missed — Lavrov
According to the Russian top diplomat, Europe missed its opportunity on three occasions
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BRICS contribution to global economy growing — Russian PM
Mikhail Mishustin said that Russia needs foreign economic activity to strengthen dynamics in many industries, expand the demand for Russian goods and services
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Gold prices continue to grow, hitting new all-time high of $4,850 per troy ounce
As of 6:11 a.m. Moscow time, the precious metal traded at $4,852.6 per troy ounce
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Severe geomagnetic storms strikes Earth
The sun exploded with a powerful X1.9 flare on the evening of January 18, launching a huge blob of solar material, known as a coronal mass ejection, towards the Earth
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Trump supports preserving UN despite formation of Board of Peace
The US leader acknowledged that the Board of Peace could potentially replace the UN
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IN BRIEF: Lavrov on irreversible multipolarity, Board of Peace, US territorial ambitions
The Russian foreign minister said that Moscow sees inconsistency in the Trump administration's approach to international security issues
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Press review: Europe, US on brink of trade war as Russia ready to respond to UK plans
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, January 19th
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United States possesses weapons unknown to anyone else — Trump
The US leader did not provide details about the mentioned weaponry
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US to begin ground operations against drug trafficking soon — Trump
Donald Trump also added that the US government plans to start operations against drug trafficking by land soon
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Ukrainian lawmaker names cause of heating problems in Kiev
Anna Skorokhod noted that the previous winters had been quite warm in Ukraine, so no one had made preparations for the winter season, but now "the situation is tough"
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Israeli bullets found in bodies of children killed in Iran — TASS source
Unrest in Iran began on December 29, 2025, after street protests triggered by a sharp fall in the Iranian rial exchange rate, spreading across most major cities
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Zelensky does not back Trump's idea of bringing Greenland into US
Vladimir Zelensky expressed hope that Washington "will listen to Europe’s diplomatic message"
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Denmark threatens to seize land under Russian embassy buildings — ambassador
Vladimir Barbin said the embassy in Denmark is operating in the face of tough opposition from the Danish authorities and an actual blockade
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Russia reiterates its commitment to strengthen ties with CAR after presidential election
The Russian side hopes that Central African society will continue moving along the path of sustainable political and socio-economic development
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Hungary, Slovakia to challenge ban on Russian fuel supplies at EU court — top diplomat
The countries have already drafted legal rationale behind their motion to reverse the Europan Commission’s plan "making purchases of Russian natural gas impossible beginning from October 2027," Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said
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At some point EU will have to talk with Russia on Ukraine — European commissioner
According to Andrius Kubilius, dialogue with Russia makes no sense without a strategic plan
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Russian forces push Ukrainian army away from Dnieper river shore near Kherson — commander
The Ukrainian army is trying to hold its positions at the edge of the right bank of the Dnieper River and is secretly shelling the left bank of the Kherson Region while avoiding any active armed clashes
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Canada views collective West as thing of past — Canadian premier on US policies
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney opined that up until now Western countries assumed that their geographical position and membership in various alliances automatically guarantees economic prosperity and security
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FACTBOX: What we know about Gaza Board of Peace
As of now, invitations have reportedly been received by heads of state and government of nearly 60 countries
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Europe might agree to hand over Greenland to appease US — Bloomberg
A sense is growing that events are spinning out of control, the newspaper said
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Witkoff describes talks with Dmitriev as ‘very positive’
This is how the US President's Special Representative answered Izvestia's question
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Greenland dispute stems from colonial era legacy — Lavrov
The Russian Foreign Minister noted that in the mid-20th century an agreement was signed, making it part of Denmark
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Russian envoy arrives at negotiation venue in Davos
Kirill Dmitriev is expected to speak with US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and US entrepreneur Jared Kushner
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Press review: EU's Greenland litmus test and Russia eyes Trump's Peace Council invite
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, January 20th
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Russian security forces say 1,424 Ukrainians detained on Belarus-Ukraine border in 2025
More and more Ukrainian citizens are choosing to flee to Belarus rather than Europe, Russian security forces said
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Zelensky says he doesn’t believe talks with US have reached dead end
The head of Kiev regime emphasized that the talks continued non-stop
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Multipolarity is here to stay, we'll still have to negotiate — Lavrov
According to the foreign minister, the current centers of growth reflect an objective historical process
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Putin to discuss with government issues raised during Q&A session
Russian President responded to 77 questions during the combined Direct Line Q&A session and year-end press conference
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US does not intend to maintain long-term military presence in Syria — envoy
According to US ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack, the US prioritizes defeating ISIS remnants, supporting reconciliation, and advancing national unity without endorsing separatism or federalism
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Crimea as important for Russia’s security as Greenland for US — Lavrov
Donald Trump has repeatedly stated the need for Greenland to join the United States
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US to scale down participation in 30 NATO mechanisms — WP
According to the newspaper, among the advisory groups facing cuts are those dedicated to the alliance’s energy security and naval warfare, special operations and intelligence
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Europe should not allow someone else to engage in dialogue with Russia — Macron
At the same time, French leader did not confirm whether a G7 meeting with Russian representatives could take place in Paris in the coming days
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Russia does not challenge others' rights, will not let anyone ignore its own — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister stressed that fundamental actions to further strengthen national sovereignty are of paramount importance
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More than a half of Russian foreign trade transactions made in rubles — PM
Progress is even more notable as regards the so-called "backbone" countries, where the total indicator of trade in national currencies crossed the level of 90%, Mikhail Mishustin said
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European Parliament suspends ratification of trade deal with the US — AFP
The trade deal was clinched between the EU and the US in 2025
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Belarusian president signs document on Belarus joining Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
It is noted that the appeal was sent in full accordance with the procedure outlined in Donald Trump’s letter
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Hundreds of Impulse heavy-duty ground robotic systems delivered to special op zone
The All-Russian People’s Front said that the Impulse platform supports remote control via radio or fiber optics
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Kiev mayor says Ukrainian capital on brink of humanitarian disaster
Vitaly Klichko noted that "the situation is critical with basic services — heating, water, electricity"
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France aims to foster dialogue with BRICS within G7 — Macron
Emmanuel Macron stated that France would strive to restore the G7 as a forum for candid dialogue
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Russian presidential envoy tells Polish premier that appeasement is EU’s only choice
Donald Tusk earlier called the appeasement policy a "sign of weakness"
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Legacy-minded Trump wants to be remembered for annexing Greenland — Medvedev
The senior Russian security official wondered how far the current US leader would go to achieve that goal
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Evacuation ordered at south Russian apartment building after drone fragments fall nearby
In the settlement of Afipsky, drone fragments fell near an apartment building, including the warhead
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East battlegroup artillery destroys Ukraine’s strongholds in forest belts of Zaporozhye
It is noted that the strike weakened Ukraine’s defense in this area and deprived the enemy of prepared lines to hold positions
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West discusses doing away with NATO — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister pointed out that the Euro-Atlantic concept of security and cooperation has proved unworkable
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Netanyahu says wants to turn Israel into ‘global power’
Benjamin Netanyahu specified that Israel needed strong defense and independent production capacity
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Ukraine policy, Russia's refusal to engage in rules-based dialogue: Lavrov’s statements
According to the foreign minister, Russia is ready to work with anyone willing to "negotiate honestly, on an equal footing, without blackmail or pressure"
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France proposes holding NATO drills in Greenland — Reuters
According to the source, the French armed forces are ready to join the exercises
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US Treasury Secretary urges EU not to respond to Trump's tariffs over Greenland
According to Scott Bessent, US President Donald Trump, who is set to arrive in Davos on Wednesday, is open to proposals for resolving the issue
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Europe is displaying 'blatant helplessness' over Greenland — Russian legislator
Vyacheslav Nikonov observed that recent days have witnessed a noteworthy development, which he described as a "geopolitical reset of Europe to zero"
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Russia wants to clarify concept of US-proposed 'Board of Peace' — Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat emphasized that "when addressing the problems of the Middle East, especially those that have to do with the Gaza Strip," one cannot approach the issue other than "from a position that has been repeatedly confirmed by the entire international community"
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Trump believes Greenland issue to be resolved, NATO preserved
Donald Trump stressed that the US needs Greenland for security purposes
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Moldova’s withdrawal from CIS to take more than one year
The resolution will enter into force after an official notification by the Moldovan foreign ministry
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Russian finance ministry does not believe country is obligated to repay 'tsarist debts'
Earlier, Noble Capital RSD filed a lawsuit against Russia demanding the payment of $225.8 bln based on the country's alleged obligations under sovereign bonds issued during the Russian Empire
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Trump en route to Zurich after delay caused by aircraft malfunction — AFP
According to the White House press pool, the US leader transferred to a smaller aircraft
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Ukrainian energy needs $1bln worth of energy equipment — minister
The Ukrainian energy sector urgently needs new transformers, mobile substations and power grid equipment, Economic Minister Alexey Sobolev said
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NATO to become far weaker without US — Trump
The US President also stressed that he had made NATO "much better and stronger"
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Israel begins demolishing UNRWA compound in Jerusalem
The UNRWA compound’s territory will be transferred to government control and put up for sale
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Lavrov sees no grounds for signing mutual assistance accords with Greenland, Iceland
The Russian foreign minister admitted that it is unlikely that "anyone in Nuuk or Reykjavik is seriously considering this topic"
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