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Israeli army ordered to resume strikes against targets in Gaza after rocket attacks
No violations of the truce had been registered up until today’s launch of three rockets on Israel from Gaza
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Around 80,000 US soldiers deployed in Europe — EUCOM
38,000 of them are in Germany
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Trump says Ukraine is defeated, but illustrates his words with references to Iran
When asked which conflict - in Ukraine or in Iran - will be settled first, Trump said they might be resolved at the same time
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Russia’s Mirra Andreeva advances to final of 2026 WTA Madrid Open
The Russian player is now set to play in the final against the winner of the other semifinals match between Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk and Anastasia Potapova from Austria
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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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IN BRIEF: Deputy PM Novak’s statements on oil market crisis, Russia in OPEC+
According to Alexander Novak, the oil industry is still in a profound crisis caused by a supply shortage due to the conflict in the Middle East
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Pressure on Serbia due to NIS shows energy sphere politicizing by the West
Russian-Serbian relations remain stable "even amid serious shocks at the international stage," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko noted
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Russian troops tighten encirclement around Konstantinovka in Donetsk region — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, the seizure of Novodmitrovka creates a threat of encirclement of the entire Kiev’s group of forces stationed in Konstantinovka
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US may use hypersonic weapons against Iran — agency
According to Bloomberg, if the plan comes to fruition, this will be the first time that the US has deployed hypersonic missiles
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Five wounded in stabbing attack at US high school — TV
The suspected attacker was detained
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Israeli army says it simultaneously struck over 200 targets in Iran and Lebanon
In Lebanon, the strikes targeted military facilities of the Shiite organization Hezbollah
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Putin, Trump discuss May 9 ceasefire, situation around Iran
The presidents agreed to stay in touch, including personal conversations and talks at the level of aides and envoys
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Russia needs no reaction from Kiev to Putin’s proposed V-Day ceasefire — Kremlin
"It was a decision made by the Russian president and it will be observed," Dmitry Peskov stressed
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Lebanon requires $7 bln to restore areas destroyed by war — minister
According to the newspaper, agricultural production plummeted by 40% due to hostilities
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US ready to use military force in Western hemisphere — Pentagon chief
According to Pete Hegseth, "after years of neglect, the United States will restore US military dominance in the Western hemisphere"
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EU threatens sanctions on third countries for importing grain from Donbass, Novorossiya
The European Commission’s Spokesperson Anouar El Anouni reiterated the position of the EU’s executive arm that he had said remained steadfast in "pressuring Russia"
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Putting the Western hemisphere on notice, nuclear deterrence: Pentagon chief’s remarks
The United States is ready to conduct military operations in the Western Hemisphere if they are necessary to promote US interests, Pete Hegseth said
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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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Modern armies have no answer for ‘drone swarms’ — Medvedev
The politician also thanked the military of the Leningrad military district for choosing to dedicate themselves to service for their country
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General HQ of Iranian army warns of potentially larger strikes on Tel Aviv
The Iranian military also advised "host countries of US military bases to force the Americans to leave their territory, if they want to avoid damage"
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Two teens killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Belgorod Region
Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov conveyed his condolences to their families and friends
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US to remember Europe’s lack of aid in Iran war — Trump
While commenting on the lack of support from the US's European NATO allies at the beginning of the military operation against Iran, the US leader said that they were not there when the US needed them
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Europe understands that Zelensky’s territorial claims are unrealistic — governor
Vladimir Saldo said that a statement by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that Ukraine will probably have to make territorial concessions is "an unpleasant signal for Zelensky"
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US president says he has no objection to Iran playing in World Cup
Earlier, the head of the International Federation of Association Football Gianni Infantino said that the Iranian national team would participate in the championship
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US lost war with Iran, trying to make up for it through talks — Iranian diplomat
Ambassador to Egypt Mojtaba Ferdowsi-Pour says that after the attacks, Iran has the right "not to engage in negotiations"
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Air defenses activated in Tehran — Mehr
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US fighter jet downed over Iran likely conducted strikes on ground targets — media
According to CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean, the pilots of the downed fighter had sidearms
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Mexico won’t extradite Sinaloa governor to US without evidence of his guilt — president
Claudia Sheinbaum stressed that Mexico did not intend to cover for anyone but rather built relations with all countries based on equality
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Putin tells Trump he is ready to declare Victory Day ceasefire — aide
Yury Ushakov said the US president "spoke positively of the Easter ceasefire, recently announced by Russia"
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Washington revels as Europe 'stepping up' Ukraine aid — Pentagon chief
Pete Hegseth also assured senators that US President Donald Trump is continuing efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict
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Changing of the guard in Dagestan: Putin meets with representatives of republic
The Russian leader supported the candidacy of the head of the Supreme Court of Dagestan, Fyodor Shchukin, for the post of head of the region
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Russia ready for honest dialogue with West on security in Eurasia — MFA
According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko, countries such as Serbia could serve as "bridges" or "platforms for dialogue and compromise" within a future Eurasian security architecture
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Medvedev questions effectiveness of US mediation in conflicts
The senior Russian official still said it would be wrong to deny that "at the very least, the current US administration, led by Donald Trump, is trying to do something in this respect"
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US administration considers option of declaring end to Iran war — Reuters
According to sources cited by the news agency, US intelligence services are analyzing "how Iran would respond" if the US president declares a unilateral victory
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Expert names most promising areas of Russian weapons development
The most promising sectors of Russian weapons development currently include hypersonic missiles and drones, as well as laser and electromagnetic weaponry, Alexander Stepanov said
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Infantino announces plans to seek re-election as FIFA chief
The next FIFA Congress will be held in Morocco on March 18, 2027
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US says redirected over 40 vessels since beginning of naval blockade of Iran
CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper says Tehran cannot sell around 69 million barrels of oil already loaded onboard its tankers due to the blockade
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Putin urges digital economy development within Eurasian Economic Union
The Russian leader also called for enacting high technologies in public administration, industry, customs regulation systems and other areas
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Magyar demands wider rights for Hungarians in Ukraine before EU accession talks — agency
These demands concerned, in particular, access for the Hungarian minority to education in their native language
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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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Zelensky provoking nuclear conflict, not seeking peace — Zakharova
The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman pointed to Vladimir Zelensky’s earlier remarks that Ukraine should be given both NATO membership and nuclear weapons as security guarantees
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FIFA president says Iran will play in World Cup
The world is united by football, Gianni Infantino said
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Putin shown model of section of pipeline used in Operation Stream
During the operation, 800 Russian soldiers advanced through the pipeline over six days, covering nearly 15 kilometers to emerge on the surface behind enemy lines
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New Russian ambassador presents his credentials to Turkish president in Ankara
Sergey Vershinin arrived in Ankara on March 25
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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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Gazprom posts 7% rise in IFRS net profit for 2025
Net profit of the Gazprom Group totaled 1.307 trillion rubles
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Kiev troops shell DPR seven times in past day, two wounded
Seven munitions of various types were fired towards the region in the reported period
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Press review: Russia, US find common ground on Ukraine as gold demand hits 13-year high
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 30th
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Member states contributing to UN budget 'non-negotiable' — Guterres
According to internal diplomatic memos of the Trump administration, Washington is threatening to withhold hundreds of millions of dollars in UN funding unless the organization agrees to a series of rapid reforms
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Ukraine’s army tried to bolster defense of Korchakovka with anti-retreat squads — source
Control of Korchakovka pushes the enemy away from the borders of the Sudzha district of Russia’s borderline Kursk Region and expands the security zone in the Sumy Region
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Iran to strike at Americans in Arab monarchs’ palaces if war resumes — lawmaker
Manouchehr Mottaki stressed that the consequences for the entire region would be disastrous if the war resumed
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Tokyo's shift away from pacifism has uncertain global implications — Russia's UN envoy
Vasily Nebenzya pointed out that remilitarization is gaining momentum in Japan, as evidenced by"a sharp increase in military spending"
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Russia to view F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine as threat in nuclear sphere — Lavrov
"During combat operations, our military will not be clearing out whether or not each particular jet of this class is equipped to carry nuclear weapons," the minister added
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Lavrov speaks on revival of Nazism in Europe, attacks in Caspian Sea area, Ukraine issue
The Russian foreign minister also mentioned the attempts by Europe to turn its people against Russia
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Cuba far from collapse despite oil shortage, its envoy to UN says
According to Ernesto Soberon Guzman, the government is adapting to the new conditions by converting part of the educational process to an online format and introducing alternative solutions
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Kremlin comments on potential timeframes of Victory Day ceasefire
Russia last announced a ceasefire for the Easter weekend
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Soyuz-5 carrier rocket launched from Baikonur — Roscosmos
According to the Roscosmos chief Dmitry Bakanov, the high precision of payload delivery into near-Earth orbit is what makes the carrier rocket special, and its carrying capacity is 17 tons
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Russia’s Africa Corps prevents 'Syrian scenario' coup in Mali — expert
Boris Rozhin noted that most major urban centers remained under Malian government control
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UN special representative’s visit to Belgorod Region showcases Kiev’s terrorism — MFA
This first such trip to the Russian border area was aimed at providing the leadership of the World Organization's Secretariat with objective first-hand information about the humanitarian situation in the region, the diplomatic department noted
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Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe — Medvedev
According to the Russian Security Council deputy chairman, the task of today's politicians is to "cool down" and try to get onto the path of constructive negotiations
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Russian diplomat slams Kiev’s drone export project as corruption money laundering scheme
The Drone Deals initiative "creates the illusion that Ukraine is not entirely dependent on others," Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik said
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Russian stocks close in the green on Thursday
The ruble-denominated MOEX Index added 0.7% to 2,658.21 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index gained 0.8% to 1,119.49 points
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Russia formed precisely as union of peoples — Putin
According to the Russian president, it is a historical fact
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Middle East conflict won’t end in foreseeable future — Medvedev
According to the Russian Security Council deputy chairman, this conflict will continue to develop, "de-escalating in some places and flaring up again in others"
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Russia’s victory in special military operation to ensure long-term stability — Medvedev
This includes income growth, resolution of housing issues, and demographic problem solutions for every family, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said
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Trump attacks Germany’s Merz for being ineffective in ending Ukraine war
According to the US leader, Friedrich Merz should also spend more time on "fixing his broken country, especially immigration and energy"
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Putin yet to determine Victory Day truce dates — Kremlin
"So far, there is no specific decision," Dmitry Peskov said
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UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea lose relevance — Russian envoy
According to Vasily Nebenzya, history has clearly shown that the sanctions are counterproductive
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Russia's UN envoy condemns France-Poland war games as provocative
The drills are set to take place over the Baltic Sea and in northern Poland
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West goes beyond all bounds considering nukes for Kiev — Russian MFA
Earlier, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service said that London and Paris were actively working to provide Kiev with a nuclear bomb and delivery means
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Disrupted navigation in Hormuz threatens world with global recession — UN
"The longer this vital artery is choked, the harder it will be to reverse the damage," Antonio Guterres noted
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Medvedev assesses risk of nuclear apocalypse, slams 'idiots' leading Europe
The politician emphasized that Russia’s conflict with the West was an existential one
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US already wins in Iran, Trump says as he eyes even bigger victory
Donald Trump again lashed out the North Atlantic Alliance for not helping Washington in its military operation against the Islamic Republic
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Zelensky to make every effort to prolong Ukraine conflict — Donetsk leader
Denis Pushilin said earlier that Vladimir Zelensky would face reprisals after the conflict is over
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US leader lashes out at NATO’s European allies for making 'a mess' out of Ukraine
The US leader also criticized the bloc’s European members for failing to support the US military operation against Iran
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Kiev starts using Starlink alternatives in special military operation zone — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, Russian troops examining the fragments of a downed Ukrainian drone found a different navigation and communication system
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Remains of 74 civilians found in liberated settlements of DPR — investigative committee
Necessary expert examinations have been ordered for them
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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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UAE bans citizens from traveling to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon — foreign ministry
The UAE Foreign Ministry did not disclose the reasons for this decision
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Cuba ready for equal dialogue with US — permanent representative to UN
According to Ernesto Soberon Guzman, Havana is open to discussing only those topics that do not affect the internal political course
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Easing UNSC sanctions on North Korea could pave way for renewed dialogue — Russian envoy
Vasily Nebenzya pointed out that "the Council made a serious mistake by placing permanent sanctions on the DPRK, thereby paralyzing its own ability to act in accordance with the UN Charter"
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Kinzhal missiles strike terror into Ukrainian troops — Russian security source
The source said the missile’s speed is Mach 10, and air defense systems, including the American Patriot systems, cannot react in time
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IN BRIEF: Putin hails Russia as real melting pot
Russia is home to 47 indigenous minority groups, the Russian president noted
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US 'Golden Dome' laser to be tasked with shooting down cruise missiles
The US government has requested $17.9 billion from Congress for the development of the Golden Dome air and missile defense infrastructure in the upcoming fiscal year
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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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Rerouting Kazakhstan’s oil from Druzhba related to pipeline’s technical capabilities
The refinery in Germany’s Schwedt is not currently receiving oil via the pipeline, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak added
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Russian diplomat, IAEA chief discuss Ukraine, Iran
Mikhail Ulyanov exchanged opinions with Rafael Grossi about the review conference and the situation around Ukraine and Iran
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Trump sees possibility of pulling US troops out of Italy, Spain
The US President noted that "Italy has not been of any help, and Spain has been horrible"
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Trump says Iran 'dying to make deal,' doubts more airstrikes will be necessary
Thus the US leader told reporters when asked if he is looking to break the ceasefire
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Russian agriculture ministry expects high yield after late sowing — minister
The ministry hopes the weather will make it possible to meet the sowing deadline set in the agricultural process in the near time, Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut noted
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Air defense, EW systems repelled drone attack — Sevastopol Governor
One unmanned aerial vehicle lost control and fell in a tree line about 5 km away from the city, Mikhail Razvozhaev said
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Debris of An-26 plane gone missing in Kamchatka found, airline CEO says
According to the preliminary information, there are no survivors in the crash
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Market loses about 600 mln barrels of oil due to Middle East crisis — Russian official
For this reason, many countries are forced to use their reserves and deplete the stocks they have accumulated, Alexander Novak noted
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AmCham Russia to hold two sessions at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
The sessions will focus on business interactions and humanitarian ties, as well as the exchange of practical experience in the current conditions
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No aid for Kiev in US military budget for 2027 — Pentagon
At the same time, Jules Hurst noted that the Pentagon will soon begin using the $400 million military aid package for Ukraine previously approved by Congress
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China not supplying air defense systems, drones to Iran — defense ministry
Chinese Defense Ministry Spokesman Zhang Xiaogang clarified that China had friendly military ties with Iraq
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Russian deputy foreign minister discusses Middle East goings-on with Omani officials
"Key international and regional issues were the focus of significant attention, including the situations in Iran, the Persian Gulf, Yemen, Lebanon, and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict," the Russian Foreign Ministry said
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Putin-Trump conversation, Victory Day ceasefire, economy: key topics of Peskov’s briefing
Dmitry Peskov said that the Russian president will announce the dates of the Victory Day ceasefire later
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Russia transferred 20,000 tons of fertilizers to Niger — Foreign Ministry
The Russian Federation intends to continue providing required humanitarian support to the people of the friendly Republic of the Niger, the ministry said
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UN Secretary-General concerned of navigation restrictions in Hormuz area
The whole of humanity is paying the price - even if a few are reaping huge profits, Antonio Guterres stressed
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Trump expects fuel prices to go down after conflict with Iran over
"It will drop like a rock," the US leader said
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Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 240 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility, the Defense Ministry reported
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