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NATO’s Rasmussen blames Russia for continuing instability in Ukraine
“So we continue to call on Russia to pull back its troops from Ukrainian borders, stop the flow of weapons and fighters into Ukraine,” he says
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Netanyahu visits southern Lebanon, says campaign against Hezbollah will be continued
According to the Israeli prime minister, the earlier strikes on Hezbollah have "thwarted the threat of an invasion from Lebanon"
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Lasting peace with Ukraine to be established when Russia secures its interests — Kremlin
It is necessary to attain the goals of the special military operation, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said
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Kiev wants to extend ceasefire to buy time to rearm — Russian MP
According to Leonid Slutsky, Zelensky’s initiatives on extending the ceasefire are a provocation to draw attention of his European sponsors
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US vice presidential pool says he departed from Pakistan
JD Vance boarded the plane at 2:08 a.m. GMT
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Evolving realities to force NATO to change — Kremlin spokesman
The alliance’s strength should not be underestimated; it would be unwise to do so, Dmitry Peskov concluded
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Zelensky’s ‘Middle Eastern bravado’ flops — envoy
"Ukrainian air defense specialists" were kicked out "after catastrophic failures", the Russian foreign ministry ambassador at large on Kiev’s war crimes said
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Iran to restore oil refinery on Lavan Island soon — official
Teams are currently working to remove the rubble and replace damaged equipment, Deputy Oil Minister Mohammad Sadegh Azimifar said
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International Criminal Court as West’s puppet proves its inferiority — Russia’s UN envoy
"By all indications, the ICC has indeed embarked on the path of self-liquidation," Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzya said
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Trump claims US starts ‘clearing out’ Strait of Hormuz
The US president also said there is a danger of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz being damaged with sea mines
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Kiev troops shell DPR once in past day, two killed
The deadly attack occurred in the Yasinovataya area
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Russia ready for dialogue with NATO if it improves security in Europe - senior diplomat
Russia is ready for dialogue with NATO if that helps improve security in Europe, but so far there is no positive agenda with the alliance, said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko
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UK and EU officials can fool many, but not all — Dmitriev
This is how Kirill Dmitriev commented on the news that France has joined the protests against rising fuel prices
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Druzhba oil supplies depend on outcome of Hungarian vote — ex-Ukrainian PM
According to Nikolay Azarov, it’s hard to say at this point when oil deliveries will resume, if ever
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Agricultural crisis prompts panic among EU and British officials — Dmitriev
Earlier, Kirill Dmitriev wrote that European farmers facing a shortage of fertilizers may not have enough patience, and will be the first to remind Kaja Kallas and Ursula von der Leyen of their strategic miscalculation
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Russian president, patriarch exchange Easter gifts
According to tradition, Vladimir Putin has come to the Easter night service at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior
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Kremlin spokesman describes Easter ceasefire as humanitarian gesture by Putin
However, Putin emphasized that military must stay alert for possible acts of provocation, Peskov noted
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Top Turkish diplomat discusses further steps with participants in US-Iran talks — source
Hakan Fidan spoke over the phone with US and Pakistani officials
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Iranian delegation leaves Pakistan after talks with US — TV
Iran and the United States held several rounds of talks in Islamabad on April 11
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Press review: Big bucks flow at EEF and Macron's PM pick has left talking impeachment
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, September 6th
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US to continue attacking Iran if it rejects Washington’s terms — Trump
According to the US leader, Washington is capable of destroying all the bridges and power plants in Iran in half a day
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Pro-government rally under way in Tehran amid Iran-US talks
According to the report, residents took to the streets of the Iranian capital carrying national flags and photos of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
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Final talks on Ukraine to be thorough, not quick — Kremlin spokesman
According to Dmitry Peskov, the current territorial disputes between Russia and Ukraine already amount to "a few kilometers"
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Russia hands over last RD-180 rocket engines to US under existing deal
The United States has received 122 RD-180 rocket engines over more than 20 years of cooperation
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Russian Defense Ministry starts mass production of Tsirkon missiles - Shoigu
Russian Defense Ministry to continue production of Kinzhal missiles
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White House official says US-Iran talks in Pakistan still continue
The talks in the capital of Pakistan continue for more than 15 hours
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Launch of Luna-26, Luna-27 may be postponed, space chief Rogozin says
After its trials are concluded, the control launch date will be determined
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Roscosmos chief approves schedule of creating Russian orbital station through 2033
Russia is set to launch the future orbital outpost’s first research and energy module in 2027, the space corporation said
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Estimate of jet fuel shortage start in EU too optimistic — Dmitriev
The official commented on the recent publication of the association's letter by FT
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Over 380 residents of Kursk borderline areas still missing
On Saturday, a bus carrying the last seven Kursk residents released from Ukrainian captivity arrived in Kursk
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Two supertankers U-turn in Strait of Hormuz — Bloomberg
According to the news agency, three large crude carriers began to approach the waterway from the Gulf of Oman late on Saturday
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Hungarian government to keep foreign policy, if it wins elections — Szijjarto
It will fight for the return of Russian energy to Europe, the foreign minister said
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Iran to maintain contact with Pakistan after talks with US — MFA
Tehran is grateful to Islamabad for its mediation efforts, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said
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Putin congratulates Amedi on election as president of Iraq
Previously, the parliament of Iraq voted to elect Amedi, a candidate from the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, as the new president of the Arab republic
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Voter turnout in Hungarian parliamentary elections exceeds 50%
A total of 199 seats in parliament are up for grabs
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Putin, Iranian president discuss developments in Middle East
Masoud Pezeshkian briefed the Russian leader on the Iran-US talks held in Pakistan on April 11
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Russia seeks sustainable peace in Ukraine conflict — Kremlin spokesman
According to Dmitry Peskov, The Ukraine process is currently on hold
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Russia could sell gas to EU if anything is left from supplies to other markets — Kremlin
According to Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, European countries’ decision to abandon Russian oil and gas indicates the short-sightedness of their current authorities
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China denies plans to supply air defense systems to Iran
China consistently fulfills its international obligations, Liu Pengyu, a spokesman for the Chinese diplomatic mission in the United States, said
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Putin attends Easter service at Cathedral of Christ Savior
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia will celebrate Easter Matins and Divine Liturgy at the country's main cathedral
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Researchers from Wegener Institute discover unknown island in Antarctica
A 93-strong expedition team was exploring the northwestern Weddell Sea when the island "appeared." The available nautical charts mark it as a danger zone
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FACTBOX: Cosmonautics Day
It established under a decree by the USSR Supreme Soviet of April 9, 1962 in honor of the world’s first space flight by a Soviet citizen
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Project to build Russian Orbital Station approved after meeting with Putin — Roscosmos
"Funds have been allocated. Main parameters have been determined," Yuri Borisov said
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Russia's Western Military District gets newest Tornado-G multiple rocket launchers
The new 122-mm Tornado-G MRLS will replace the BM-21 Grad system
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Dmitriev calls on British and EU officials to 'urgently correct mistakes' amid protests
"UK/EU people are tired of migration, warmongering, lack of fuel, and are rising up," Russian President’s special representative and Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev said
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Press review: Putin opposes calls for sanctions on Georgia and Trump, UK envoy trade barbs
Top stories in the Russian press on Wednesday, July 10
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Iran, US continue expert-level talks in Islamabad — TV
"Iinformation from the talks has been scarce, but sources say that the general atmosphere can be described as positive," the TV channel said
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Moskva cruiser sank while being towed in a storm — Russian Defense Ministry
"During the towing of the Moskva cruiser to the designation port, the ship lost stability due to hull damage, sustained during the detonation of ammunition because of a fire. Amid the heavy storm, the ship sank," the Ministry said.
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Iranian foreign ministry confirms that US-Iranian talks continue
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei stressed that a broad range of issues was discussed in the past day
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Orban acknowledges his party’s defeat at Hungary’s parliamentary elections
After counting more than 50% of ballots, the opposition Tisza party was convincingly winning the polls
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Trump warns China against sending weapons to Iran
"If China does that, China could have big problems," the US leader said
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Holy Fire descends in Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
The descent of the Holy Fire takes place in the Kuvuklia
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Polling stations for parliamentary elections close in Hungary
However, according to the national election authority (NVI) has promised to allow those who are still queueing at the polling stations to cast their votes
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Ukraine violates Easter truce by attacking Donetsk with drones
Work of the air defense system was visible in the sky accompanied by the sound of an explosion
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Fuel protests in EU, UK only beginning — RDIF CEO
"Farmers will be the first wave, followed by industrial workers as deindustrialization accelerates, Kirill Dmitriev said
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Parliamentary elections to be held in Hungary
The new parliament will form a government that will shape Hungary’s policies over the next four years, including the country’s relations with the European Union, Russia and Ukraine
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Iran-US talks held face-to-face after meetings with Pakistanis — CNN
The delegations are "conducting a direct dialogue"
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Peru to vote in presidential, parliamentary elections amid political crisis
According to polls, none of the candidates managed to garner even 20% of the vote
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Iran at talks with US refused to stop enriching uranium — agency
Apart from that, according to Reuters, Iran refused to completely open the Strait of Hormuz and halt its financial support for Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis from the Yemeni rebel Ansar Allah movement
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Iran denies US Navy destroyer passed through Strait of Hormuz
Earlier correspondent for American portal Axios and Channel 12 of Israeli television Barak Ravid quoted American official sources as saying that several US Navy ships had passed through Hormuz on Saturday without coordination with Iran
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No one can cope with current global situation alone — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said that the Institute of World Economy and International Relations, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, "has been actively involved in the preparation of all editions and concepts of the Russian Federation's foreign policy since 2000
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Trump reiterates Strait of Hormuz to be soon open to navigation
"And the empty ships are rushing to the United States to "load up", the US president said
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Oil price may exceed $150 per barrel already this week — RDIF CEO
The longer the Strait of Hormuz remains shut, the higher oil and natural gas prices will rise, the more severe the energy crisis in the EU/UK will become, and the longer the recovery period will be, Kirill Dmitriev said
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Former UN expert blames US for failure of talks with Iran
According to Alfred de Zayas, "the world has learned that the US and Israel break almost all the agreements they enter into — or reinterpret them unilaterally to obtain advantages that the other side never consented to"
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Plane carrying Russian soldiers who returned from captivity lands in Moscow Region
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, 175 Russian servicemen were returned from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime
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Polling stations open in Hungary for parliamentary elections
The ruling coalition of Fidesz - Hungarian Civic Alliance and the Christian Democratic People's Party currently holds the constitutional majority of 135 votes
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IN BRIEF: Iran-US talks in Islamabad end with no agreements
Iran and the US reached an understanding on a number of issues, but views diverged on two or three important issues, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated
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US-Iran talks last for more than five hours
Consultations began around 17:00 local time
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Voter turnout at Hungary’s parliamentary polls promising to be record-high
The turnout at the elections was 74.23% by 5:00 p.m. local time
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Russian Emergencies Ministry issues tsunami warning for Sakhalin island after Japan quakes
A warning system has been activated in these areas and local residents are being evacuated to safe places
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FACTBOX: Orthodox Easter
In 2025, the holiday falls on the same date for both Orthodox Christians and Catholics
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Trump says US imposing ‘complete’ naval blockade of Iran
"Numerous countries are going to be helping" Washington with this, the US president said
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Iran, US disagree on two or three important topics — foreign ministry
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei noted that some new topics were added during these talks, such as the Strait of Hormuz issue
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Israeli army put on high alert ahead of potential resumption of confrontation with Iran
The order followed the failed settlement talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan
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Armenia tries to sit between two chairs in relations with EAEU — diplomat
According to the diplomat, if this indeed an attempt to sit between two chairs, then "this has never done anyone any good"
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Official says Russia collects facts on Nord Stream sabotage, sees Western trace
They are so far indirect, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Director Sergey Naryshkin said
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Russian air defenses down six smart bombs, 134 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones in past day
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, a total of 671 aircraft, 284 helicopters, 133,521 drones, 656 missile systems, 28,838 tanks and other armored combat vehicles, 1,699 multiple rocket launchers, 34,408 field artillery systems and mortars, as well as 59,217 special military motor vehicles have been destroyed since the start of Moscow’s special military operation
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Ukraine loses some 1,200 troops along engagement line over past day — Russia’s top brass
The latest figures show that the Ukrainian army up lost over 180 troops in the responsibility area of Russia’s Battlegroup North
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South Africa to align with Russia’s initiative to prevent arms race in space — official
Earlier, Dmitry Bakanov, head of Russia’s Roscosmos State Space Corporation, called for developing a legal document to prevent an arms race in space and make it possible for all countries to use outer space for peaceful purposes
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Trump expects Iran to get back to negotiations, accept all US terms
The Iranians "have no cards", the US president said
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Court in Kirov finds guilty Navalny in Kirovles criminal case
Oppositional blogger and candidate for Moscow mayor faces up to ten years in prison
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Russia pushes Ukrainian army to western bank of Udava near Miropolskoye in Sumy Region
Military expert Andrey Marochko says Miropolskoye was earlier liberated
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Russian Foreign Ministry calls Johnson ‘villain, who returned to crime scene’
Zakharova said that "Johnson personally participated in the process of canceling the negotiation process" and escalation of the Ukrainian conflict
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Putin calls 2025 generally positive year for Russian cosmonautics
Consolidated revenue increased by 10%, to over $63 million, the Russian president said
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Paris ready to help ensure safe navigation in Hormuz — Macron
The French president added that Iran needs to "take advantage of the opportunity offered by the negotiations initiated in Islamabad to pave the way for sustainable de-escalation"
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Meteor-M satellite launched from Vostochny spaceport reaches orbit
The Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle carrying the satellites blasted off from the Vostochny spaceport at 8:43 a.m. Moscow time (5:43 a.m. GMT)
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Estonia will not detain Russian vessels in Baltic Sea due to risk of escalation
Authorities would only consider intervention in case of damage to infrastructure or an oil spill, Navy Commander Ivo Vark says
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IRGC to prevent all military vessels from crossing Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC Navy command also denied reports "about the passage of American ships via the strait"
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Pakistan to continue US-Iran mediation, hopes ceasefire will last — foreign ministry
Pakistan also thanked both delegations for accepting Islamabad’s invitation to participate in the consultations
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Putin describes Ukraine as artificial state
"We have every reason to affirm that Ukraine is an artificial state that was shaped at Stalin's will," the Russian President said
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Over 500 detained in London for supporting Palestine Action
The age of those arrested ranges from 18 to 87, the London Metropolitan Police said.
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Israeli army attacks Lebanon amid US-Iran talks
Earlier reports said that the first, preliminary round of consultations between Lebanon and Israel would take place in Washington on April 14
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Roscosmos signs cooperation memorandum with Zimbabwe's space agency
The two sides discussed cooperation in the field of remote sensing of the Earth and in training space industry personnel
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Russia to halt rocket engine deliveries to US, says Roscosmos chief
The ban applies to RD-180 engines that are used on US Atlas V launch vehicles as the main propulsion systems and RD-181 thrusters operated as the first stage of Antares rockets
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Scientists have synthesized a "brother of graphene" - 2D sheet of boron
Borophene is an unusual material because it shows many metallic properties at the nanoscale even though three-dimensional, or bulk, boron is nonmetallic and semiconducting
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Russian cabinet greenlights talks between Roscosmos, NASA on seat swaps
The talks were proposed by Roscosmos and approved by the Russian Foreign Ministry and other government agencies
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Russia has no intention to deliver nuclear strike on UK, envoy says
When asked about whether Russia could employ tactical nuclear weapons in the conflict in Ukraine, Kelin stressed that Russia’s military doctrine did not allow doing that
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Hungary’s new prime minister to be elected within 30 days — president
President Tamas Sulyok lso said that he will hold consultations with the leaders of the parties that will win seats in parliament as soon as the results of the todays voting are announced
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Date, venue of next round of US-Iranian talks unknown — Tasnim
During the 21-hour negotiations, Iranian negotiators showed flexibility on numerous occasions, and suggested that the US side take a more realistic approach
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Strait of Hormuz status to remain unchanged until common framework with US reached — CNN
According to the TV channel, Washington and Tehran have to shape a common stance for continuing the talks
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Several US Navy ships pass through Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s permission
The move was not coordinated with Iran. It's the first time this happens since the beginning of the war
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Putin to hold talks with Indonesian president in Moscow on April 13 — Kremlin
The two leaders will discuss the current state of Russian-Indonesian strategic partnership and ways to strengthen it, as well as pressing international and regional issues
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