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Anti-Russian sanctions
9 Sep 2014, 16:04
Russian stocks increase as EU postpones new sanctions
The ceasefire between separatists and Kiev, which was announced earlier, was largely maintained on Tuesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says
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Yesterday,
21:15
Interim Syrian president announces formation of new government
The foreign and defense ministers, Asaad al-Shaibani and Murhaf Abu Qasra, have retained their posts
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Two days ago,
00:52
Iran sends its official response to Trump’s letter via Oman
According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the message comprises two documents
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14 Jul 2024, 09:37
Assassination attempt on Putin mentioned by Budanov prepared with US money — Russian MFA
"Yesterday one of chiefs of the Kiev regime Buganov openly admitted that the Ukrainian intelligence service prepared assassination attempts on the Russian president. This assassination attempt was again prepared with US money," Maria Zakharova wrote on her Telegram channel
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Yesterday,
04:31
Many Asian countries’ leaders invited to Victory Day parade in Moscow — Russian MFA
It became known earlier that the Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Secretary General of the Central Committee of the Vietnamese Communist Party To Lam would be present at the parade
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Two days ago,
20:56
IN BRIEF: JD Vance visits Greenland: US military presence plans, hopes for accession
TASS has gathered key remarks by the US vice president
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27 Mar, 12:51
Hungary opposes Ukraine's EU admission as borders still unclear — cabinet
Gergely Gulyas also warned that Ukraine's fast-track admission would inflict irreparable damage on Europe's economies
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Yesterday,
18:10
China not ready to join potential Russia-US dialogue on strategic stability — Russian MFA
Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told Channel One that the US wants to engage China in the strategic stability negotiations with Russia but the decision to do so is up to Beijing and Russia will respect its choice
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Two days ago,
19:00
Thailand records over 50 aftershocks following Myanmar earthquake
The latest aftershock with a magnitude of 4.9 was recorded at 11:46 p.m. local time (4:46 p.m. GMT)
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Yesterday,
21:15
Interim Syrian president announces formation of new government
The foreign and defense ministers, Asaad al-Shaibani and Murhaf Abu Qasra, have retained their posts
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27 Mar, 14:25
US duties on cars will have only limited impact on Germany’s economy — experts
Veronika Grimm also noticed that the EU members should coordinate the actions for the adoption of countermeasures
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Yesterday,
06:46
Trump administration demands control over Ukraine's economy — newspaper
According to The Wall Street Journal, the Ukrainian authorities fear that the terms of the agreement will limit their ability to attract other investors and rebuild infrastructure
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3 hours ago
Turkish police rejects reports that 2.2 million people rallied for detained mayor
According to it, the Republican People’s Party rally gathered 150,000 people
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Yesterday,
15:37
Russian medics, rescuers arrive in Myanmar to deal with quake’s aftermath
According to the ministry, the rescuers have brought along all the equipment necessary for search-and-rescue operations
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Two days ago,
09:46
Over 20 children trapped in Myanmar school after collapse — newspaper
Charitable organizations are working to rescue the children
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Two days ago,
03:21
Putin proposes introducing UN external governance in Ukraine to hold election
The Russian president reiterated that such precedents under the auspices of the UN existed in East Timor, New Guinea and parts of former Yugoslavia
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Yesterday,
17:42
World Press Photo defends TASS photo correspondent’s win in regional contest
According to the organizers, the complaints will be reviewed in accordance with the contest’s rules and procedures
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Yesterday,
05:58
Ukrainian troops control only three settlements in Kursk Region — commander
The Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday that the battlegroup North had liberated the village of Gogolevka in the Kursk Region
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Yesterday,
12:14
Gaza Health Ministry reveals number of Palestinians killed since March 18
The ministry pointed out that since October 2023, 50,277 people have been killed and 114,095 injured in the Palestinian enclave
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Two days ago,
11:11
Putin emphasizes importance of Syria’s integrity in phone call with Erdogan
The leaders also pointed to "the need to render all possible assistance to its government and people with a view to enhancing political stability and observing the legitimate rights and interests of all ethnic and confessional groups there"
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15 Dec 2011, 12:35
Putin uses Kipling to refer to foreign-money-backed oppositionists
"What we can say to them in such a case? Come up to me, the banderlog" he said
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Two days ago,
20:33
Ukraine will not recognize US military aid as debt, Zelensky says
The previous version of the deal was not signed because of a verbal spat between Vladimir Zelensky and US leaders at the White House
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Yesterday,
07:28
Nearly 900 Palestinians killed since Israel resumed hostilities in Gaza — TV
About were 2,000 injured
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Yesterday,
20:38
Syria’s new interim government to be comprised of 22 ministers — TV channel
According to the Al Hadath, the heads of the Interior, Foreign and Defense ministries from the previous cabinet will retain their posts
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Yesterday,
05:53
Assets of Ukrainian businessman Shifrin arrested in Russia on fraud case
The businessman was granted Russian citizenship in October 2016. In 2022, after the onset of the special military operation, he applied to the Russian embassy on renunciation of Russian citizenship
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5 Apr 2022, 11:07
Medvedev weighs in on goals of Ukraine special operation
According to the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia, the most important goal is "to convert the bloodthirsty and the total, fabricated-myth-laden consciousness of some Ukrainians"
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Two days ago,
12:32
Too early to discuss details of Putin’s external governance plan for Ukraine — Kremlin
Earlier, the Russian leader said that external governance has been introduced globally before and that the practice could pave the way for legitimate talks on resolving the Ukraine conflict
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27 Mar, 15:14
Russia needs to strengthen infrastructure, protect environment in Arctic — Putin
The president added that it is necessary to consistently improve the urban environment, enhance the settlements of the Far North, and generally raise the quality of life, "so that they could have interesting, good, well-paid jobs, as well as access to modern education and healthcare services, making the Arctic truly comfortable and attractive to live in"
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Two days ago,
23:18
Tennis player Kasatkina says she will represent Australia
To date, her best result in Grand Slams was in 2022 when she reached the semifinals of the French Open
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Yesterday,
16:04
Number of victims in Myanmar quake surpasses 1,600 — news agency
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.2 struck Myanmar on March 28
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Two days ago,
15:44
Putin enjoys strong support among Russians — poll
A total of 51.9% expressed approval of how the Russian government is managing the country
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27 Mar, 19:00
Putin visits Arkhangelsk nuclear submarine
This advanced fourth-generation multipurpose nuclear submarine entered service with the Russian Navy on December 27, 2024
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20 Dec 2024, 16:25
Putin agrees 'Russian world' now faces war
The Russian leader also agreed with Sergey Mironov, head of the "A Just Russia - For Truth" faction in the Duma, who said that "the birth rate is insufficient, because the matter concerns extinction"
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Two days ago,
17:10
Trump serious about normalization with Russia, EU has no option — ex-US intel official
Graham Fuller did not rule out that Europe would also move towards normalizing relations with Russia in the foreseeable future
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18 Mar, 14:00
It is now obvious to everyone what Western jurisdictions are worth — Putin
"But now the covers have completely fallen off, as they say, and it has become evident to everyone what the various high courts in the European capitals, Western jurisdictions, where many sought to hide in, are worth," the Russian president said
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Two days ago,
17:30
France, UK assisted Ukraine in strike on Sudzha gas metering station — Foreign Ministry
According to Maria Zakharova, the guidance and targeting of the strikes were conducted using French satellite systems, while UK specialists provided the coordinate input and carried out the launch
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Two days ago,
10:06
Sudzha gas metering station 'virtually destroyed': new Ukrainian attacks on energy sites
The drones were targeting the infrastructure of the Saratov oil refinery
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17 Aug 2022, 22:35
Ukrainian army delivers massive strike on Energodar using heavy artillery — authorities
Information on casualties and damage to infrastructure is being specified, the city’s military-civilian administration reported
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Two days ago,
01:01
Russia ready to work with Europe without ‘being fooled’ by it — Putin
They are acting inconsistently, constantly trying to fool, Russian President said
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Yesterday,
16:08
Kiev continues attacks on Russian energy infrastructure facilities — Russian top brass
According to the ministry, the Kiev regime has just increased the number of attacks on energy infrastructure in Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod regions, despite Zelensky’s claims
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Yesterday,
12:59
Konyukhov's voyage in rowing boat across two oceans ends due to technical failures
The traveler was going to get from South America to Australia, covering a distance of 18,000 kilometers in 200 days
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27 Mar, 11:40
Russia displays counter-UAV laser rifle
According to the designer company, the laser beam destroys the drone body, propeller, engines, battery
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Two days ago,
12:31
Ukraine to owe US more than $120 bln under revised minerals deal — newspaper
Additionally, Ukraine is required to make its own contributions to this fund
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Yesterday,
10:03
Lula da Silva confirms plans to attend Victory Day celebrations in Moscow
Lula da Silva also said that he plans to discuss the potential peaceful settlement in Ukraine with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during his visit to Russia in May
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Yesterday,
05:35
Russia open to cooperation with US to ensure security in Arctic — embassy
"Russia assumes that security in the Arctic should be built by joint efforts of countries of the region through dialogue and cooperation," Russia’s embassy in Denmark told
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Two days ago,
14:25
American bases to be targeted if US invades Iran, says Iranian parliament speaker
US Presidential National Security Advisor Mike Waltz stated on February 23 that Washington was considering all options regarding Iran’s nuclear program
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26 Mar, 10:00
Press review: Russia and US advance Black Sea deal as nuclear divide deepens in Europe
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 26th
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4 hours ago
Israel gets latest proposals on Gaza, puts forward own counter-proposal — premier’s office
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a series of consultations
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30 Apr 2020, 14:20
Only one out of Normandy Four Paris summit’s decisions implemented so far — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said that he means the exchange of people in custody
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Yesterday,
12:17
Ukraine loses more than 190 troops in Kursk Region over day — top brass
The Defense Ministry also said that Russian servicemen had liberated the Veselovka settlement in the Sumy Region
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Yesterday,
00:57
Kiev trying to reassemble front, force Russian army to retreat from Volchansk — expert
Andrey Marochko said that development of combat power is registered in this area, including by assault teams
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30 minutes ago
Kiev troops start using FPV drones of longer range
The new drones were detected in the Zaporozhye, Orekhov, Dzerzhinsk, Kremennaya and Kharkov directions of the special military operation, as well as in Russia’s borderline areas of Belgorod and Kursk
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Two days ago,
04:58
Putin appoints deputy commander of Russia’s Navy
The Russian leader added that Gudkov’s purview will also involve the command of marines and all artillery and missile coastal troops
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Two days ago,
22:06
IMF board of directors approves $400 mln tranche to Ukraine
This will bring the total disbursements under the IMF-supported program to $10.1 billion
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Yesterday,
16:48
IN BRIEF: What is known about Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy facilities
TASS has compiled main facts from the statements by the Russian Defense Ministry
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2 hours ago
Putin congratulates Russian Muslims on Eid al-Fitr holiday
Russian president noted the important contribution of Muslim organizations into Russia’s public and spiritual life, and their role in charitable, educational and patriotic projects and initiatives
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28 May 2019, 04:32
By 2025, developed countries to lose quarter of their nuclear capacity — reports
The sharp decline in the nuclear power generation sector will damage the energy security of those nations and will hamper the achievement of environmental goals
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Yesterday,
19:48
Hamas accepts mediators’ proposal on Gaza ceasefire
Al-Hayya said that the group has accepted an Egyptian plan for forming an independent body of experts to oversee civil administration in Gaza
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Yesterday,
04:51
Canada’s Russophobic policy limits space for Arctic cooperation — Russian envoy
Mark Carney said earlier that Canada’s authorities did not intend to cooperate with Russia on the Arctic-related issues as it is not a like-minded nation
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27 Mar, 21:07
Putin describes floating out of Perm nuclear sub as milestone for Russian Navy
"It is supposed to enter service with the Russian Navy and to start performing its combat tasks next year," the president added
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8 Feb, 01:43
Missing plane found crashed in Alaska, all 10 people aboard killed — report
It is unclear yet what caused the accident
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Two days ago,
18:06
IN BRIEF: What we know about detention of Gagauzia’s head Evghenia Gutsul
On March 25, Evghenia Gutsul was detained at the Chisinau Airport
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Two days ago,
09:31
Europe can provide no guarantees for peace in Ukraine without US — Hungary’s PM
Viktor Orban reminded that the two largest European countries - France and Germany - had once participated in the preparation of the Minsk agreements on the settlement in Ukraine, but they failed to be implemented
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Two days ago,
09:30
EU leaders prepare for conflict with Russia, Hungary will not go to war — Orban
While Europe continues to speculate that the Ukrainian conflict could spread across the continent, the Hungarian prime minister dismissed this notion, stating, "This is not true"
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24 Mar, 10:00
Press review: Germany relies on US missile plan for next year as protests erupt in Turkey
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, March 24th
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Two days ago,
14:08
Russian troops liberate five communities in Ukraine operation over week
Russia’s Battlegroup Dnepr inflicted more than 545 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy tanks and two US-made armored personnel carriers in its area of responsibility over the week, the ministry reported
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27 Mar, 10:00
Press review: Kiev challenges Black Sea deal as the US reasserts China as its top rival
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, March 27th
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Two days ago,
16:50
What is known about the return of 25 Kursk Region residents from Ukraine to Russia
Among the returnees there are several elderly individuals, with the oldest being 92 years old
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Yesterday,
11:18
Russian forces liberate Panteleymonovka, Shcherbaki — top brass
TASS has compiled the main information about the special operation progress over the past 24 hours
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Two days ago,
22:29
Major fire starts in industrial area in northeast of Lugansk
Warehousing facilities are ablaze, no one was hurt
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Two days ago,
15:39
Russian embassy slams British PM’s ceasefire deadline idea as 'absurd'
"The arbitrary deadlines Starmer hastily devised in his remarks to journalists are completely unfounded — especially given London’s clear intent to derail any peace initiatives," the statement reads
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21 Mar, 15:59
Zelensky doing damage control after losing big in Jeddah talks — expert
Mikhail Pavliv explained that in Jeddah, the Americans got everything they wanted in the military aspect from Ukraine very quickly
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8 Apr 2013, 17:00
Monument to nationalist leader Bandera destroyed in Lvov region
Police said they have started an investigation
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Yesterday,
03:40
Myanmar quake toll up to 694 dead — AFP
1,670 people were wounded
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Two days ago,
15:50
EU not present at Russia-US talks on Ukraine at fault of Brussels — Austrian ex-chancellor
On March 24, representatives of Russia and the United States met in Riyadh to discuss the resumption of the Black Sea initiative
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Yesterday,
16:51
Over 9,000 consumers in Russia’s Belgorod Region lose power in Ukrainian drone attacks
According to the military agency, the Kiev regime has just increased the number of attacks on energy infrastructure in Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod regions, despite claims by Vladimir Zelensky about the purported cessation of attacks on Russian energy facilities
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Yesterday,
02:40
Ukraine loses up to 260 troops, one tank in responsibility area of Battlegroup South
Units of Battlegroup South took more advantageous military lines and positions in 24 hours, inflicted damage on troops and equipment of three mechanized brigades of the Ukrainian army
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Yesterday,
08:58
US launches 14 strikes on Yemen's Saada governorate, one person killed — TV
Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, was also shelled and attacked at least eight times
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Yesterday,
21:41
Israel Defense Forces reports expanding ground operation in Gaza’s south
At the same time, the Israeli military informed that they 'continue to carry out aerial strikes on Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip'
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Two days ago,
18:37
EU plans to cut agricultural imports from Ukraine starting in June — AFP
No details were given about specific commodities to be affected by the reduction or how much imports will plunge
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29 Mar 2024, 09:31
No improvement in sight for Russia-Japan relations, envoy says
According to Nikolay Nozdrev, Russia has reported "a substantial increase in military activity," involving Japan, the United States and other NATO member countries, near Russia’s Far Eastern border
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Two days ago,
08:56
Mass rapid transit system in Bangkok suspends service in wake of earthquake
"The MRT is closed and we don’t know when it will resume operation," a station operator told TASS
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Two days ago,
08:02
Russian forces breach Ukrainian defenses, advance near DPR’s Katerinovka — expert
Andrey Marochko added that some of the Ukrainian army units, which had become fragmented following the breakthrough by Russian Armed Forces, retreated and reinforced their positions south of Katerinovka
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27 Mar, 13:36
Houthis attack another US aircraft carrier in Red Sea — spokesman
According to Yahya Saria, by striking the aircraft carrier, the Houthis prevented "the enemy's attempts to redeploy its warships to the southern Red Sea and expand its aggression against Yemen
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Two days ago,
01:03
Russian forces to overwhelm Ukrainian troops, Putin believes
"There are grounds to think that we will finish them off," the Russian leader said
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3 May 2018, 11:02
Key facts about Russia’s Su-30 multirole fighter jet
Su-30 is a Russian two-seat multipurpose heavy fighter jet developed in the late 1980s
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Two days ago,
05:26
About 99% of LPR, more than 70% of DPR, Novorossiya liberated, says Putin
According to the Russian president, "along the entire line of engagement, the strategic initiative is fully with the Russian Armed Forces"
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Two days ago,
10:35
Ukraine reports tense frontline situation in Zaporozhye area
Ukrainian military commanders of various ranks have been characterizing the operational and strategic situation as complex lately
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Two days ago,
11:23
Russian forces liberate Gogolevka: situation in Kursk Region
Russian troops are engaged in fighting in the center of Guyevo in the Kursk Region, facing the most skilled units of the Ukrainian army's special operations forces
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Yesterday,
08:57
Russian troops wipe out Ukrainian special units in Guyevo — security forces
"The enemy expects to hold off the advance of the Russian armed forces as long as possible, hoping to escape through the forest to the Sumy Region," the source said
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7 Jun 2024, 15:35
Building multipolar world serves Africa's interest, Zimbabwean president says
"A situation where some Western states try to dictate to us who we should be friends with is no longer acceptable to Zimbabwe," Emmerson Mnangagwa underscored
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Yesterday,
06:54
US not interested in military solution to Taiwan issue — senior Russian diplomat
"It seems to us that no one in the region - neither the United States nor China, of which Taiwan is a part - is interested in a military solution," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told
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20 Mar, 11:41
Russian forces strike military train with Ukrainian ammo, armament over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted more than 240 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed five enemy artillery guns in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Yesterday,
12:48
Mediators discuss a 50-day ceasefire in Gaza with Hamas, Israel — TV
Asharq also reported that Qatari and Egyptian representatives held a series of meetings with the Hamas leadership in Doha, as well as talks with the US and Israel to agree on the details of the agreement
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Two days ago,
10:00
Press review: Germany mulls Nord Stream restoration as Zaporozhye NPP sparks talks
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 28th
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Yesterday,
05:35
Russian army advances cautiously in Chasovy Yar — military expert
Andrey Marochko noted that due to the ongoing active fighting in Chasovy Yar, it is currently difficult to count the area liberated and mopped up of Ukrainian troops
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Yesterday,
04:37
Russian army in Kursk Region forging ahead to border with Ukraine
The Russian Defence Ministry said earlier that assault units of the Don Cossack air assault regiment based in Feodosia had taken an important fortified strongpoint of the Ukrainian army in the borderline
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Two days ago,
19:33
Russian Emergencies Ministry sends rescuers to earthquake-stricken Myanmar
The ministry’s task force includes 120 rescuers from the Tsentrospas airmobile squad and the Leader Center for High-Risk Rescue Operations
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Two days ago,
18:09
Ukraine talks see progress — Trump
"I think we're making progress, but there's a lot of ill will between the parties," the US leader said, commenting on the situation in Ukraine
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Two days ago,
17:52
LG Electronics partly restarts its plant in Moscow Region — newspaper
The plant was producing washing machines and refrigerators
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Two days ago,
19:16
Russia’s export duty on wheat to be $22.62 per metric ton from April 2
The duty on the export of barley will total $2.59 per metric ton, the duty on corn will be $14.32 per metric ton, according to the Ministry of Agriculture
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9 Dec 2024, 17:02
'Street rat' Zelensky fumbles Paris talks — Ukrainian lawmaker
"After Trump’s team slammed Zelensky’s inappropriate attire, he’ll either need to start wearing a suit or continue to be looked at as a street rat," Alexander Dubinsky said
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