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Observers from 23 countries to attend Abkhazia polls
The early elections will be held following demonstrations in late May, which led to the resignation of then incumbent president Aleksandr Ankvab
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US House of Representatives passes bill on sanctions against Russia, assistance to Ukraine
The bill provides for the allocation of $300 million in military aid to Ukraine in fiscal years 2026 and 2027
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Russia has made ‘no U-turns’ toward Asia — Putin
The Russian leader recalled that Moscow had signed the basic agreement with Beijing in 2001
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UAE, Iran must inevitably return to dialogue — Lavrov
The Russian top diplomat stressed that a number of other Arab countries expressed readiness for such dialogue
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Zelensky, Europe refuse to recognize new territorial 'realities' — Lavrov
The Russian top diplomat stressed that the Kiev regime wanted to regroup and then continue fighting
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Nuclear powers continue to modernize their arsenals — report
In January 2024, there were some 12,121 nuclear warheads in the world, of which 9,585 were on alert
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Production of new Senat brand cars launched in Russia
The Senat 900 is an executive sedan powered by a 3.0-liter engine that produces 326 horsepower
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Tucker Carlson interviews Russian philosopher Dugin
The interview lasted over 20 minutes
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Putin begins meeting with heads of leading global news agencies
The discussion is organized in a "question-and-answer" format and focuses on current aspects of Russia’s domestic and foreign policy, as well as key international events
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US-Israeli strike on humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran reported
The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incident
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Russian army struck Ukrainian targets using information from mercenary's mobile — sources
Spanish mercenary Perez Rodriguez, a former Marine, had been fighting in Ukraine since 2024, spending most of his time in rear-echelon units
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Hormuz toll to cover services, no charge for passage — senior Iranian diplomat
Kazem Gharibabadi cited navigation, search and rescue missions, security and shipping safety as well as efforts to clear the aftermath in the event of environmental pollution among other services falling under the toll
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Russia never idealized US role in Ukraine settlement — Kremlin
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov added that for Moscow, national interests are the top priority
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Putin not planning contacts with US delegation at SPIEF — Kremlin
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov previously reported that the US is officially represented at the SPIEF for the first time in the last eight to nine years
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Trade between China, Russia up by 19.7% yoy in January-April — Chinese ambassador
Trade volume reached $85.2 billion in the reporting period
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Europe refused to buy Russian energy, not ‘evil Russia’ stopped supplies — Putin
According to the Russian leader, Europe refused to buy Russian energy, hoping that Russia would collapse
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France getting set to give Rafale, Mirage 2000-5 jets to Ukraine — ambassador
French Ambassador to Sweden Thierry Carlier suggested that Rafale fighters would soon join Mirage 2000-5 and Gripen jets in Ukrainian service
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Russian chess player may be banned for life after trying to poison opponent
The RCF executive added that the federation is deeply disappointed by the incident involving chess player Umaiganat Osmanova
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Bank of Russia takes measures to suppress inflation growth — Putin
According to the president, inflation growth is the main problem of the Russian economy
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Russia has no objection to Ukraine’s European integration, Putin says
The Russian president added that Moscow opposes the transformation of the EU into a military bloc
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Iran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TV
According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"
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World moves from G7 currencies to other payment systems — Novak
According to the Russian deputy PM, more than 50% of settlements in Russia at present are being made either on account of the ruble or on account of the currency of friendly countries
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Russian investments in Uzbekistan’s economy have good pace — Putin
According to the Russian president, the trade turnover between the countries increased by more than 12% in 2025
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Putin to meet with heads of leading global news agencies in St. Petersburg
According to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov, the conversation envisages a question-and-answer format
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Deputy PM shows dilemma of Armenia's wish to join EU with example of jam making
Alexey Overchuk says new standards and technical regulations will apply if Armenia joins the EU. Until a decision is made, it will not understand "what kind of jam it will make"
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Putin expects decisions on new sites as part of Kudankulam NPP project in India
Cooperation in the hydrocarbon energy segment will also continue, the Russian leader noted
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Russia ships over 2.4 mln barrels of oil to Philippines this spring — Lavrov
Foreign Minister says this step clearly demonstrates the reliability of Russian suppliers
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US gives large funds to Delegation in Georgia for demonstrations — SVR
According to the SVR, the EU aims to "bring Georgia back to the path of democracy and European integration" at any cost
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EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell
The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia
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Tanker with Iranian oil change course, heading to China — PTI
The change in the destination of Pin Shun appears to be payment-related, Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst at Kpler, noted
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Russian economy confidently returning to targets, Putin says
Rumors about major problems in the economy are highly exaggerated, the president added
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US intends to transform Greenland into northern outpost — Russian military analyst
Reports about the Greenland negotiation process suggest that Washington has got Denmark in its claws, Alexander Stepanov said
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Russian MP warns of nuclear proliferation risk if Israel uses nukes against Iran
Alexey Pushkov noted that the question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will use nuclear weapons in Iran has been actively discussed on American television in recent days
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Putin would like to see comparability of EAEU, EU standards
It could be the really large, vast economic space from Lisbon to Vladivostok, the Russian leader said
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Launching remaining Nord Stream line takes just a button push — Putin
According to the Russian leader, only a decision from the government of the Federal Republic of Germany is required
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Russian troops liberate Komsomolskoye community in Zaporozhye Region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted roughly 430 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Only US recognized need to eliminate root cause of Ukrainian crisis — Lavrov
The Foreign Minister elaborated that the cause was Russia's security problems through Ukraine's involvement in NATO
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EU preparing for possible energy supply crisis due to conflict in Iran — Spanish newspaper
The EC assures that there is currently no risk to supplies, though markets are feeling the impact of rising Brent crude oil prices, which has led to higher gas and oil prices in Europe
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Russia, Saudi Arabia to sign 30 agreements at SPIEF
The agreements will cover tourism, education and energy sectors
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Russia ready to increase low-carbon energy supplies to Thailand — minister
Russia is also ready to increase supplies of oil and gas equipment and technologies, Maxim Reshetnikov said
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Georgia plans meeting with Russia’s representative this week
The meeting will take place in a European country
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US continues to call on both Ukraine, Russia to make compromises for peace — Trump
The US president also said he thinks "they're going to do that"
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Russian diplomat rules out funding Armenia’s EU accession journey
Maria Zakharova emphasized that Armenia would not be able to have it both ways, without choosing between the Eurasian Economic Union and the European Union
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Putin meets with his Uzbek counterpart at St. Petersburg’s Konstantinovsky Palace
The meeting was previously announced by Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov
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Russian marketplaces shape single market for EAEU, CIS vendors — Ozon
The marketplace’s infrastructure in the countries where it operates includes 140,000 square meters of warehouse spaces and more than 2,700 branded pickup locations
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Iran to hit more targets if US attacks Kharg Island — ambassador
Tehran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Amir Hossein Hosseini also expressed hope that the conflict would be resolved diplomatically
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Hypersonic missile Tsirkon was used in special operation — Putin
The Tsirkon hypersonic missile was developed and is produced in the Reutov-based NPO Mashinostroyeniya
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UN report on conflict-related sexual violence aims to discredit Russia — ambassador
According to Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya, the incidents described in the report are presented superficially, poorly structured, and contain virtually no substantive analysis
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Ukraine no longer tries to make excuses for deadly strikes on civilians — governor
Vladimir Saldo says the Kiev regime sees no difference between military and civilian targets
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US not acting consistently with its own Anchorage proposals — top Russian diplomat
The United States are now pretending that the parties should sort things out themselves, Sergey Lavrov noted
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Israeli attacks kill 3,526 Lebanese citizens since tensions escalated — Health Ministry
At least ten people were killed and 59 others were injured in the past 24 hours
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Air defenses destroy 19 Ukrainian UAVs over Russian regions within 12-hour period
In particular, drones were intercepted over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga and Kursk Regions and the Republic of Crimea
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Israel, US attack amusement park in central Iran
No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet
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Nord Stream can be restored, if sensible European voices win out — Dmitriev
"Sensible forces in Europe, in Germany, understand that Nord Stream needs to be restored," the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund said
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Kremlin unaware if Putin would wish Trump happy birthday
On the American leader's last birthday, the Russian president congratulated him during a telephone conversation
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Unprecedented crisis on oil market and gas station prices in Russia: statements by Novak
The official stressed that the situation in the domestic fuel market remained stable
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UN report's lack of information on crimes by Ukrainian military unacceptable — ambassador
As an example, Vasily Nebenzya cited the events in the village of Russkoye Porechnoye in the Kursk Region, where, after the village's liberation, the bodies of 22 local residents were discovered
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Tanzania, Russia agree to increase efforts in trade, investment
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan said the parties discussed "measures to strengthen cooperation in various strategic sectors"
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US troop buildup near Iran not sign of any new decisions — White House
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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Armenia’s course, lies about Starobelsk, Warsaw-Kiev ties: Russian diplomat’s statements
Maria Zakharova stressed that Moscow had no intention of "footing the bill" for Yerevan’s path to the EU, which supported Ukraine in the war
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Disciplinary Board overturns IIHF decision on ban against Russians
The board concluded that the arguments and risk assessment reports provided by the IIHF did not contain sufficient grounds for extending the suspension for security reasons
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Lavrov suggests non-aggression pact as first step toward Iran normalization
According to the Russian foreign minister, additional steps can also be taken, including agreements on transparency in military activities, or limiting military actions
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Putin to speak at SPIEF plenary session
The Russian president will primarily focus on economic issues both at home and abroad
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Israel must withdraw to positions it held before February 28 in Lebanon — Iranian army
Quds Force Сommander Ismail Qaani called this a minimum requirement
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Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait
Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said
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Global electric power demand expected in coming years — Rosatom
According to First Deputy CEO of the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom Kirill Komarov, 70% of functioning power generating units are in countries of the West and 30% in countries of Global South
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Bering Strait tunnel agreement to be signed on June 5 — Dmitriev
"The tunnel will take place," the Russian presidential envoy stated
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Putin-Trump tunnel agreement to be signed with engineering company — Dmitriev
The company will work on the tunnel’s engineering design
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West, unable to beat Russia on battlefield, seeks to destroy it from within — analyst
It is one of the key aspects of the war being waged against Russia, former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl added
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Hormuz opening not to normalize energy markets situation at once — IMF
IMF Official Spokesperson Julie Kozack highlighted that countries with weaker buffers, including reserves of oil and refined products, were facing a harder time at the moment
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Russia is on the right economic path and feels confident — Putin
The head of state stressed that Russia's national debt was 15.6%
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Aggression against Iran stems from US desire to control energy markets — Lavrov
The Russian top diplomat recalled that the Americans had proposed that they controlled the Strait of Hormuz on a 50-50 basis with Iran
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US House of Representatives passes bill on sanctions against Russia, assistance to Ukraine
The bill provides for the allocation of $300 million in military aid to Ukraine in fiscal years 2026 and 2027
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Russia to test aerostats for delivering drones, aerial bombs to special military op zone
The company clarified that free-flying aerostats have the greatest potential for military use
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EAEU not against Armenia, its desire to join EU worries — Russian deputy PM
Alexey Overchuk says the EU "has transformed into a military-political alliance"
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Two US nuclear submarines ‘closer to Russia,’ Trump says
"We always want to be ready", US president added
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US interested in calling on Arab nations to help pay for cost of Iran operation — official
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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Russia develops robotic air defense system for intercepting UAVs
The system consists of two types of vehicles: the Impulse-RLS radar and the Impulse-Zveroboy
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US politicians should not justify their actions with Old Testament — Lavrov
The Russian Foreign Minister says that some figures in the current US administration have no other arguments to explain their actions
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Lavrov surprised by Rubio's words on low chances of Ukrainian conflict’s swift end
It is very strange to hear such remarks from a participant in the Anchorage meeting, where Vladimir Putin accepted the proposal from his US counterpart Donald Trump on 'priority steps that would allow for a cessation of hostilities,' the Russian foreign minister said
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Press review: Middle East nears war and Moscow responds as Kiev intensifies attacks again
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, June 4th
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Russian prosecutor files charges against former UK defense secretary over Crimea comments
Since Ben Wallace is evading investigation, he has been placed on an international wanted list, the agency said
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Russia’s teen-prodigy Andreeva storms into 2026 French Open final
The Russian tennis star is now set to face off in the final against the winner of another semifinals encounter between her 25th-seeded compatriot Diana Shnaider and World No. 114 Maja Chwalinska from Poland
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Putin’s discussion with heads of global news agencies lasts two hours
The meeting was moderated by TASS Director General Andrey Kondrashov
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Amazon to invest €10 bln in European logistics robotization
Employees will be able to control the Proteus robot capable of moving bogies with cargo up to 400 kg using the colloquial language, without technical commands
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World Bank’s possibilities to finance Ukraine almost exhausted — Russian director
"Ukraine’s credit rating has again been downgraded recently - from CCC+ to CCC," Russian executive director Roman Marshavin noted
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US president threatens strikes on Iran’s energy, civilian infrastructure
Donald Trump called on Iranian leaders to open the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that otherwise the country "will be living in hell
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Pezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorism
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Russia sees no progress on settlement in Ukraine since Anchorage — Lavrov
According to the Foreign Minister, Moscow has also noted no desire to convince the Kiev regime to accept Washington's proposals
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Journalist says Macron blackmailed Trump over Ukraine due to reports about his wife
Candice Owens revealed that the US leader called her from Mar-a-Lago and told her about the French president's demands
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Global energy sector will be delighted by new agreements between Russia, China — Putin
The head of state stressed that Moscow had created good conditions for developing cooperation with Moscow
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Piranha drone that destroyed first Abrams tank in special military op upgraded — developer
The drone recieved modular design and the ability to use four control frequencies simultaneously
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Decision to launch Nord Stream line is a matter of German sovereignty — Putin
The Russian President recalled that one Nord Stream line had been preserved and could operate
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Further phases of BRICS expansion will follow, says South African president
It is noted that the membership will take effect from January 1, 2024
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Press review: Russia to set up Caribbean base and meet Israeli brass to discuss Iran
Top stories in the Russian press on Wednesday, December 12
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Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate to 74.29 rubles for June 5
The official euro exchange rate has been raised by 1 ruble and 14.69 kopecks to 86.2712 rubles
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Cinderella story at French Open: Poland’s Chwalinska beats Shnaider to reach final
Earlier in the tourney, the athlete took down tour stalwarts Iga Swiatek and Magda Linette on her way to her first-ever Grand Slam final
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US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV
Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation
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Upper house speaker slams US-Israeli operation against Iran as geopolitical mistake
Valentina Matviyenko emphasized that this intervention has destabilized the Middle East, triggering an energy crisis, yet it ultimately changes nothing
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Russia negotiating full-scale operation of Mir cards in Southeast Asia
"The ones where the tourist traffic goes are discussed in the first instance," President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sergey Katyrin said
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Global oil demand dynamics impossible to predict, Novak says
The Russian deputy PM emphasized that the global change in logistics chains and energy transportation capabilities made it necessary to consider the outlook for the next 5-10 years
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Nuclear-powered submarine Arkhangelsk conducts missile-firing exercise in Barents Sea
The Russian Northern Fleet’s press service clarified that, according to live monitoring data, the warhead of the Oniks missile successfully hit a floating target
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