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Ukraine crisis
Red Cross takes all measures to ensure Russian humanitarian cargo delivery to Ukraine
ICRC Head of Operations for Europe and Central Asia Laurent Corbaz said he hopes that the convoy will depart to Ukraine on Friday
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Hamas grateful to Erdogan for his support — TV
The Turkish leader also announced talks with Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh in Turkey on April 20
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Israeli tanks return to northern parts of Gaza — TV
According to the reports, "the tanks returned to Beit Hanoun and surrounded several schools, where families of internally displaced people took shelter"
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Russian government approves list of unfriendly countries
There are two countries on the list
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Shoigu calls to urgently launch production of medical robots
"We have to ensure the evacuation of the wounded from the frontline," the Russian defense minister said, adding that "it has to be done safely and rapidly to the maximum"
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Russian forces destroy 300 Ukrainian troops in pinpoint air strike
The video uploaded by Russia’s Defense Ministry shows that Russian forces launched an ODAB-1500 fuel-air-explosive bomb against Ukrainian militants
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Shoigu visits presentation of over 30 promising weapons, including robotic vehicles
The Russian defense minister has given his instructions to speed up the introduction of promising weapons that have been tested in the special military operation zone into service with the Russian Army
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Russian security chief urges measures against 'ethnic enclaves' in Russia
The Russian president has ordered that migration policy be overhauled taking into account the national interests and security of the population, and the importance of preserving Russia’s culture and language, Nikolay Patrushev reiterated
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Kiev recognizes Russia's tenfold superiority in artillery shells
Vladimir Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no chance of winning victory without support from the West
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Over 40 nations want to join BRICS — Russian lawmaker
According to Grigory Karasin, many BRICS members share the opinion that the association should be in no hurry to adopt a strict charter, "seeing how counterproductively and even provocatively the European Union is acting"
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Press review: Iran fires back at Israel and Russia, West spar over AI rulebook
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, April 15th
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Deflecting Iran attack cost billions, Israel, US can't repeat it — former UN inspector
"If Iran ends up with the number of missiles and drones necessary to sustain this level of action for a week, they will have exhausted Israel's ability to defend itself," Scott Ritter said
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Russia retaliates Estonia’s move by expelling diplomat — MFA
The ministry also strongly protested Tallinn's decision to declare a Russian diplomat working in Estonia persona non grata
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Ukrainian drone neutralized in Russia’s Tver Region
Governor Igor Rudenya has instructed regional government agencies to provide all necessary assistance to the probe
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Former Ukrainian MP sees Zelensky turning into 'usurper' after his term expires
The legitimacy of the authorities is a hot button issue in Ukraine, where parliamentary and presidential elections are prohibited during martial law
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Ukraine turns from sovereign country into Western protectorate, Hungarian PM says
Viktor Orban noted that there should be a buffer zone between NATO and Russia and Ukraine could serve as one
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Russian stock indices plunging on Tuesday — market data
The dollar surged by 0.67% to 94.42 rubles, the euro edged up by 0.41% to 100.24 rubles
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Ukrainian president signs law tightening mobilization rules
According to Rada Deputy Speaker Alexander Korniyenko, some of the law’s provisions will take effect after its publication, while most of them will enter into force in a month
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Kiev’s attacks on Zaporozhye nuke plant result of impunity encouraged by US
Sergey Ryabkov stressed that the attacks on the nuclear facility "must be stopped"
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Date of Putin’s visit to Turkey not yet been agreed — Erdogan
Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said earlier that the date of Putin’s visit to Turkey would be agreed via diplomatic channels
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Iran says it won’t prevent return of Russian sailor from seized ship — MFA
The Russian Embassy in Tehran keeps the issue under special control, Maria Zakharova said
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Yerevan has no territorial claims to Baku — Armenian representative to UN court
"Azerbaijan increasingly characterizes human rights disputes with Armenia as attempts to challenge Azerbaijani sovereignty or territorial integrity and claims that this case is an obstacle to peace between the two countries," Yeghishe Kirakosyan stressed
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Russian diplomat confirms no invitation yet to 80th anniversary of Normandy invasion
"So far, we have not received any confirmation via diplomatic channels," Maria Zakharova noted
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European far-right conference with Orban as participant banned in Brussels
The ban came a day before the summit of EU heads of state and government, where they are expected to discuss the strategic outlook for the European Union. Viktor Orban will attend the meeting
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Ukraine offers to use neighbors' air defense systems to protect its gas storage facilities
According to German Galushchenko, the issue has been discussed, and "everyone is quite positive about it"
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Region’s airspace open for Israeli Air Force to attack any enemy — defense chief
Yoav Gallant pointed out that "the Iranians attacked [Israel] aggressively, using over 500 weapons"
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Ukraine to lose at least 10 mln citizens over mobilization law — political scientist
According to Andrey Zolotarev, domestically, the population’s confidence level in President Vladimir Zelensky and state authorities will plummet
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Kremlin says Russia warned Telegram against becoming terrorist tool
Dmitry Peskov noted that in the interview with the US journalist Tucker Carlson, Pavel Durov "spoke about his desire to grant everyone equal access to this platform"
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Russia reports downing of Ukrainian drone over Tatarstan
According to the region’s authorities, there were no casualties or damage
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Press review: US throws Russia New START curveball and Washington's aid balancing act
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, April 17th
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CEC chairperson hands over presidential credentials to Putin
The presidential certificate is a 100x70mm maroon leather-bound booklet inscribed with the Russian emblem and the words "President of the Russian Federation" in gold on its cover
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Ukrainian front may collapse this summer — newspaper
According to the newspaper’s assessments, Russia "has never been closer to its goals" in the special military operation zone
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White House effectively rules out option for US forces to intercept Russian missiles
US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Joe Biden had made it clear that the United States would not take on a combat role in Ukraine
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Putin, Raisi set for expansion of cooperation between Russia, Iran — Kremlin
It is noted that the two leaders also discussed the latest escalation in the Middle East
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Slovakia to oppose Ukraine’s NATO membership bid — PM
Meanwhile, Slovakia supports Ukraine’s accession to the European Union
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Lavrov states West’s growing concern about BRICS plans to develop own financial tools
According to the minister, Russia is interested in increasing the role of the BRICS states in the international monetary, financial and trading systems, developing interbank cooperation, expanding the use of national currencies and creating its own exchange
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Ukrainian paratroopers surrender in Avdeyevka area — Russian Defense Ministry
Nine Ukrainian paratroopers of the airborne platoon of the elite brigade of the Ukrainian armed forces seized the opportunity to surrender near Vodyanoye, turned to Russian soldiers and laid down their arms, the ministry said
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US to impose new sanctions against Iran in upcoming days — White House
According to the statement, Joe Biden, together with the US’ allies and partners and leaders of both chambers of the US Congress, is developing a "comprehensive response" to the Iranian strike at Israel
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Georgian president says she will veto law on foreign agents
According to Salome Zourabichvili, she is certain that the parliamentary majority will override her veto
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Olympic flame lit in Ancient Olympia, kicking off 2024 Paris Summer Games journey
The traditional event of lighting the Olympic flame was attended by Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach, President of the Greek National Olympic Committee Spyros Capralos and other officials
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Georgia’s parliament approves first reading of foreign agent bill
Protests against the bill have been held outside the parliament building since Monday
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Envoy reports dozens of Russians killed in Ukrainian attacks in past week
According to Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik, over that period, Ukrainian troops fired "at least 1,362 munitions" at civilian facilities
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Hezbollah fires rockets at Israeli barracks in Shebaa Heights
Anti-tank guided missiles hit an artillery battery in Al-Samak in the Kfarchouba hills
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IAEA temporarily recalls inspectors from Iranian sites — Russian envoy
IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi said earlier that the escalation in the Middle East did not affect the mission of inspectors at Iranian nuclear facilities
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Italy manages to fully substitute Russian gas supplies, says Energy Security Minister
"In Europe this issue is even more complex," Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said noting that gas prices have fluctuated greatly over the past two years
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Iran has warned US that Israeli response would set off harsh retaliation — minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made the statement as he spoke by phone with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi
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Xi Jinping proposes four principles for resolving Ukrainian crisis
The Chinese leader had an in-depth exchange of views on the Ukrainian crisis with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who is on an official visit to Beijing
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President asks French leader, European Council chief to discuss Georgia issue
Сouncil meeting is scheduled for April 17
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Russian security official vows 'well-deserved' punishment for those behind Crocus attack
On the evening of March 22, a terrorist attack targeted the Crocus City Hall music venue in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region
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US retrieves weapons previously banned under INF treaty — Russian ambassador
Anatoly Antonov emphasized that such steps were another powerful blow to strategic stability
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Israel may strike Iranian territory to demonstrate its capabilities — TV
"We are continuing our efforts to prevent further escalation," the US official said
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Crimea, Donbass to forever remain within Russia, Slovak PM tells national parliament
Robert Fico believes Moscow will win in its confrontation with Kiev
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Almost 3,000 shots fired at Russia’s Kursk Region during military operation
The region's governor Roman Starovoit said 50 apartment buildings, 975 single-family homes, two stores, seven social and cultural buildings have been restored in the region since the beginning of the special operation
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IDF says chief of Hezbollah’s Radwan forces in central, western Lebanon killed
According to Israel Defense Forces, the commander "planned and promoted rocket and missile launches toward Israeli territory from the areas of Lebanon's central and western regions"
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Russia bans 235 Australian local government officials from entering country — MFA
"Taking into account the fact that Canberra does not intend to give up its anti-Russian course and continues to introduce new sanctions, work on updating the Russian stop list will continue," the ministry said
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Japan’s imports of Russian LNG up 35.7% in March, its share up to 10.4%
Japan’s purchases of Russian coal fell by 83% in the reporting period
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Press review: Israel mulls response to Iran's strike and Ukraine plays shot-caller with US
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 16th
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Russia says its forces repel four Ukrainian counterattacks in Kupyansk area
The Ukrainian army losses were up to 70 servicemen, three motor vehicles, a D-30 howitzer, 2 Plastun-3000 electronic reconnaissance stations and a Nota electronic warfare station
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Both main US parties threatened Telegram, co-founder says
"So we got two letters that said: whatever we do, we would be violating the US Constitution," Pavel Durov said
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French politician accuses EU leaders of ruining European economies
Florian Philippot recalled that while the International Monetary Fund lowered its outlook for France’s GDP growth for the current year to 0.7%, it improved the outlook for Russia from 2.6% to 3.2%
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Russia’s top brass reports destroying first Khmara jammer in Ukraine operation
According to the Defense Ministry, Russian troops took better positions in the Donetsk area over the past day
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Erdogan once again denounces Israel as terrorist state that committed genocide
The Turkish reminded that Turkey does not consider the radical Palestinian movement Hamas terrorist
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Conflict growth against interests of Iran, Israel, region — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov believes that the conflict between Iran and Israel can hardly be called indirect
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US not going to be in armed conflict with Russia — official
The President of the United States has made that very clear
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Russian missile cruiser Varyag enters Mediterranean Sea
The ship's crew continues to fulfill the mission it was given for the long-range voyage
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China’s core interests on Taiwan issue must not be infringed — Defense Ministry
"The Taiwan issue is the primary one among China’s core interests," Dong Jun said
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Putin points to high risk of new epidemic outbreaks
The Russian president pointed out that Moscow’s "program of assistance to the African countries in sanitary and epidemiological well-being provides for the delivery of ten mobile high-containment biological laboratories"
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Putin expresses hope for restraint in Middle East in conversation with Raisi
According to the the Russian presidential press service, "Vladimir Putin said all parties would hopefully show a reasonable degree of constraint to avoid a new bout of tensions"
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Russian troops destroy fake Ukrainian ambulance with UAV operators in Kherson area
Russian reconnaissance teams have repeatedly observed the Ukrainian military using ambulances and other civilian vehicles for transporting troops and armaments to combat areas, Vladimir Saldo said
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Iranian president warns of 'terrible response' to any action against country
Ebrahim Raisi opined that the UN Security Council and the organization as a whole "failed to fulfill their minimum legal obligations to condemn the [Israeli] attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus"
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Trade turnover between Japan, Russia down 42.15% in 2023 financial year
Japan’s export of passenger cars to Russia fell by 7% in 2023 financial year
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'Iron Dome' can't fully protect from UAV swarms — Chinese expert
According to Wei Dongxu, Tehran's firepower can cover most of the Middle East region, representing a fierce and precise long-range retaliatory means
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Russian watchdog blocks websites of hosting providers
FastComet provider limited the access to its resources on its own, a source in the industry told TASS
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Israel plans to send 'painful message' to Iran in response to attack — newspaper
According to the report, Israel’s war cabinet will meet on April 16 for a third straight day
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Russian intel chief informs Putin about results of his visit to Egypt — Kremlin
Earlier in Cairo, Sergey Naryshkin and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi discussed possible ways to stabilize the situation in the Middle East
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US House supports making Iran Sanctions Act indefinite
The bill was supported by 407 lawmakers, while 16 voted agains
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French mercenaries operate Caesar howitzers in Ukraine — French reporter
According to Christelle Neant, French specialists are engaged to operate these howitzers in Ukraine as Ukrainian mobilized soldiers lack relevant skills and time to learn how to use them
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Russian, Chinese authorities looking for ways to solve issues in settlements — Kremlin
"We are in close dialogue in order to search for ways to hedge risks without harming our bilateral trade and economic relations," Dmitry Peskov said
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Iran may break through Israel’s air defenses in major attack by drones, missiles — expert
Iran has the region’s largest arsenal of ballistic missiles, estimated to number in the low thousands, Behnam Ben Taleblu noted
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Iran withdraws officers out of Syria due to Israel’s potential strike — newspaper
The report said that the Lebanese Shiite Hezbollah movement is also reducing the number of its officers in Syria
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New IMF estimate for Russian GDP in 2025 appears pessimistic — Economy Ministry
The IMF revised upward its forecast for Russian GDP growth to 3.2% in its next report on global economic prospects
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Cuba notes importance of visit Russian prosecutor’s to Havana for relations — radio
Russian Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov had a meeting with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana
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Ukraine struggles to garner support for Swiss conference — Russian Foreign Ministry
"There are increasingly fewer people willing to discuss this subject with Kiev’s envoys, let alone going there," Rodion Miroshnik stressed
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VTB CEO calls for SWIFT to be fully abandoned in payments
The banker stressed that VTB is working as part of a pilot project for the digital ruble, including in the field of cross-border settlements
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Almost 30 churches, monasteries damaged in Ukrainian attacks in DPR
Head of the DPR mission at the JCCC Natalia Shutkina said that "the Ss Nicholas and Basil Monastery of the Dormition in the village of Nikolskoye near Volnovakha has been almost destroyed"
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DPR leader reports heaviest fighting near Avdeyevka, Chasov Yar
According to Denis Pushilin, it is too early to say when the city could be liberated
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Cabinet mulls steps in connection with sanctions on Russian metals — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov stressed that the industry representatives were in close contact with the government
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Russia maintains constructive dialogue with both Iran, Israel — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov mentioned a recent phone call between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian
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No plans to ‘get involved in combat role’ in Ukraine, White House official says
Asked if it was because of Russia’s nuclear weapons, Kirby repeated that the circumstances were different
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Press TV reports all of Iran's hypersonic missiles hit intended targets in Israel
The report did not specify which facilities in Israel had been attacked with hypersonic missiles
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Erdogan accuses Israel of seeking to spread conflict throughout entire region
The Turkish leader slammed Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide and said that the only way to ease tension in the region is to stop it
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Shoigu tests commando vehicle, calls for additional machineguns
The Russian defense minister "personally tested the special transportation vehicle and its running qualities"
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Russian finance ministry considering abolition of export duty on gold
Earlier, the Federation Council’s budget and financial markets committee recommended that the amendment on an increase in MET on gold from June 1 to December 31, 2024 be approved
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US support for Israel’s aggression in Gaza seen as factor of conflict escalation — Hamas
According to Izzat al-Risheq, the only way to prevent the conflict’s further escalation is to compel Israel "to stop its aggression and war in Gaza."
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Ukrainian troops hunker down in abandoned apartments in Kherson — governor
Vladimir Saldo added that troops use at their discretion the possessions of the people who used to live in these apartments
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Russian paratroopers seize Ukrainian stronghold on tanks, combat vehicles
Russian troops suffered no casualties, the Russian Defense Ministry reported
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Saudi Arabia, UAE did not open airspace to Israel, US to repel Iranian attack — newspaper
According to the report, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi tried to remain neutral in the escalating conflict in the Middle East
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Georgian protests against foreign agent bill reek of US influence — Medvedev
"The experienced and all-too-familiar Hollywood touch can be seen behind these rallies," the politician pointed out
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Russian forces pummel Ukrainian army, equipment in 133 areas over past day
Russian troops took better frontline positions in the Donetsk area over the past day, the ministry reported
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PACE supports use of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine
The non-binding document stipulates that "assets would be deposited in an international trust fund" and will be used for compensation purposes
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Russian diplomat blames US for current Middle East crisis
Maria Zakharova pointed out that the US had long been promoting "exceptional allegations" about some non-mandatory UN Security Council resolutions
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Remote sensing satellite Aist-2D’s orbital mission complete — Roscosmos
Aist-29, launched in 2016, has scanned more than 93 million square kilometers
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