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EU ambassadors still undecided about new sanctions against Russia
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British king’s US visit to go as planned despite Washington shooting incident — statement
King Charles III will make a state visit to the US on April 27-30
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All participants of Operation Stream from East assault group recovered — brigade commander
Boris Nizhevenok noted that participation in the famous operation made the unit popular
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Iranian ambassador to Russia outlines conditions for talks with US
According to Kazem Jalali, if there are talks, they must be fair and aimed at achieving lasting peace
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Duma speaker thanks DPRK for its assistance in fight against neo-Nazi invaders
Vyacheslav Volodin stated that Russia will cherish the memory of the fallen Korean soldiers
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Many countries to be interested in buying Russia’s Su-75 fighter — Malaysian journalist
According to Jonathan Edward, Western fighter jets have recently demonstrated a lack of readiness for the realities of modern combat
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Russia is integral part of Europe, cannot be its main threat — Kremlin
Russia cannot be the main threat to Europe, because Russia, no matter what anyone says, is still an integral part of Europe while being a Eurasian country, he said
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Russian figure skater Koshevaya slapped with 2-year ban over doping abuse
Russia may be stripped of its bronze medal of the 2019 Winter Universiade
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Not all is lost in Russian-German relations — Russian ambassador
Sergey Nechayev expressed gratitude to the German public, who came in such large numbers to the monument in Torgau today.
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Russia deeply concerned by terrorist activities in Mali — Foreign Ministry
The ministry notes that the actions "could have the most negative consequences for the entire surrounding region"
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China not to join sanctions against Russia — Chinese ForMin
"We come against any sanctions or threats because they are not an effective method of solving problems," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said
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Restricting internet access, protecting interests in Arctic: Putin’s statements
Internet outages in major Russian cities are linked to preventing terrorist threats, the Russian president said
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About 100 Ukrainian UAVs targeted Sevastopol overnight — Governor
Mikhail Razvozhayev noted that the attack was repelled and large-scale consequences were avoided
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Russia’s fiber-optic drones 'driving Ukrainian soldiers crazy' in special op zone — expert
"Often, the drone begins moving toward its target from a distance of about 15 meters, when the enemy doesn’t even have time to take their machine gun off safety mode," the source said
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DPR head says UAVs lend new meaning to ‘gray zone’ phenomenon
Denis Pushilin emphasized that the "gray zone" is continuously shifting due to the widespread use of drones
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Russian air defenses down 530 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs over past day
Air defense systems shot down seven guided aerial bombs, two US-made HIMARS multiple launch rocket system projectiles
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Russia presents North-South, East-West transport projects at APEC summit
"We took part in all discussions. We laid out views on the agenda," Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said
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Press review: Forty nations back Gulf vessel evacuation plan and Germany seeks to lead EU
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 24th
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Russia’s Battlegroup South eliminates 20 Ukrainian ground robots over past 24 hours
Each robotic system was used by the enemy to deliver materiel, ammunition and control panels
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White House Correspondents' Association to determine further steps after shooting
Updated information will be provided as soon as it becomes available
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Iran may have tens of thousands of drones, missiles — senior Russian MP
According to Alexey Pushkov, this conflict is a matter od survival for Iran and it will "hold out to the last"
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Air defenses shot down 49 Ukrainian drones over Rusian regions in two hours
It happened between 7:00 and 9:00 Moscow time
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Five Russian universities enter THE World Reputation Rankings 2022
The Lomonosov Moscow State University is ranked 38th
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Russian aviation needs 644 airplanes by 2030 — Transport Ministry
The Russian aircraft fleet consists of 1,089 airplanes at present, including 689 foreign ones and 391 domestically produced
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State Duma Speaker Volodin meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang
On April 25, Volodin arrived in North Korea on a working visit
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Russia supplied unprecedented 10 mln tons of grain to Egypt last year — ambassador
"This is an unprecedented figure because nobody in the world purchased grain in such volumes and Russia sold so many bread to no one," Georgy Borisenko stressed
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MOEX Index up 0.53% as morning trading session opens
As of 7:10 a.m. Moscow time, the MOEX Index was up by 0.54% at 2,849.23 points
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Ukraine loses over 1,100 troops in special military op zone over past day
Russian troops have also gained control of the settlement of Bochkovo in the Kharkov Region
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Press review: EU backs Ukraine loan, adds Russia sanctions as France denies nukes to EU
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 23rd
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Trump says disappointed in NATO
The Alliance did not help Washington in its operation against Iran, US President said
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Putin calls to take into account changing military-political situation
Russian President Vladimir Putin said certain changes adversely impact regional and global security
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Hezbollah drones attack Israeli positions in al-Bayada in southern Lebanon
Hezbollah carried out four operations against the IDF in retaliation for the strikes on Lebanon.
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Modern warfare becoming clash of energy potentials — Russian deputy defense minister
Vasily Osmakov said the evolving pace and nature of combat operations place new demands on the energy supply of troops
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Rosatom's foreign revenue in 2024 totals almost $18 bln in 2024 — company
The portfolio of foreign orders for a 10-year period amounted to $128.8 billion, the corporation's annual report says
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Kremlin hails 'highly important' 2020 trilateral statement on Nagorno-Karabakh
Dmitry Peskov stressed the significance of the Russian peacekeepers' and Russian troops' presence in the region in order to guarantee security while monitoring the ceasefire and the return of refugees
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US leader says Washington discussing with Tehran removal of nuclear material
The US imposed a naval blockade on Iran on April 13
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Iran seizes Epaminondas vessel as it was used by US — agency
Tasnim reported that the Liberian-flagged vessel has repeatedly entered US ports over the past six months
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Russian forces strike Ukrainian transport, energy infrastructure over past day
Operational-tactical aviation also struck temporary deployment sites of Ukrainian armed forces and foreign mercenaries in 140 districts, the statement said
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Parliamentary election campaign is in homestretch in Russia
International observers, who have short-term accreditation, will start their activity from December 1
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Russia, NATO to sign agreement on new level of technology cooperation
Moscow will also have an opportunity to enter the national classification numbers and the real suppliers
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Putin expects Akkuyu nuclear power plant to become strategic investment
A Russian-Turkish investment fund with a capital of up to $1 billion was created to stimulate mutual investments
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Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in Lebanon — IDF
Among the targets struck were rocket-launching terrorist cells preparing to carry out rocket-attacks toward IDF soldiers and the State of Israel, a loaded and ready-to-launch rocket launcher, a weapons storage facility, and military structures, the Israel Defense Forces said
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New armaments must make up 70 to 100 percent by 2020, said Dmitry Medvedev
Russia demands that the USA give legal guarantees that its missile defence facilities are not aimed against Moscow
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Israel appoints first-ever ambassador to Somaliland
He will perform his duties without being in Somaliland
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FACTBOX: Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster
Since 2004, the CIS member states have observed April 26 as International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Radiation Accidents and Disasters
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Russian billionaire Tsimbayev accused of attempted contract killing
The target of the planned hit was a former adviser to Moscow’s Control and Audit Chamber, Alexander Revzin
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Combat use experience is significant advantage of Russian UAVs — expert
Denis Fedutinov urged caution regarding predictions concerning possible supplies of the Russian systems abroad, including to the Southeast Asian region
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Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon exceeds 2,500 — health ministry
7,755 people have been injured
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Syria’s government troops unblock Deir ez-Zor — Russian Defense Ministry
According to the ministry, the Syrian government troops have destroyed more than 50 jihadi armored SUVs
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Strait of Hormuz closure may trigger global economic crisis — Jeffrey Sachs
The director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University says that "an enormous, extremely important strategic flow of resources" comes through the strait
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Four people, including two children, injured near Belgorod in Ukrainian drone attack
A separate drone attack targeted an apartment building
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Russian defense minister awards Orders of Courage to North Korean soldiers
The Russian Minister of Defense called them true heroes and the elite of the DPRK's armed forces
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Putin thanks North Korean soldiers for their participation in Kursk Region combat
The memorial, which opens today, is intended to perpetuate the memory of the heroism of the Korean People's Army servicemen and the sacrifices made for the sake of a common victory, the head of state noted
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Crisis in Europe worsening in all areas - Kremlin
These are economic crises, existential crises, and a security crisis, but most importantly - a crisis in understanding themselves and their core guidelines," the Kremlin spokesman emphasized
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Trump still at event where shooting occurred — White House press pool
The Associated Press news agency reported that neither the US president nor Vice President JD Vance were harmed in the incident
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IAEA reports minor water leak from Zaporozhye NPP reactor, sees no threat
The team on the site was informed on Thursday that welding work had been completed and that radiography checks of the welds were on-going
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At least 20 people killed in terror attack on Pan-American Highway in Colombia
Thirty-six people were injured
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Zelensky's attempts to become Europe's ‘defender’ will not end well — Lavrov
Vladimir Zelensky has already established an openly Nazi regime in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister said
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Hezbollah says Israel has violated ceasefire over 500 times
The Shiite organization emphasized that it rejects all accusations from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and reserves the right to "defend its land and people"
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Russia has no plans to remove EU ambassador to Moscow post — senior diplomat
Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s department of European affairs stressed that Moscow would shape the future framework for engagement with the EU based on Russia’s national interest
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China to respond to inclusion of its companies in EU's 20th package anti-Russian sanctions
The Chinese side called on Brussels to immediately remove the companies from the sanctions lists and resolve any concerns that arise through dialogue
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Western media focusing on Russian PMCs in Africa won’t hurt Russia’s image, says Lavrov
"As for the phenomenon of private military companies in general, Russia has nothing to do with the activity of any such structures that were created by Russian citizens," the diplomat stressed
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US mistakenly considers itself world’s most powerful country — Jeffrey Sachs
The director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University says that Washington should start looking for ways to cooperate with other strong international players
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West declares 'open war' against Russia, using Ukraine as 'arrowhead' — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said the Kiev regime and the Ukrainian state are openly being used as a geopolitical battering ram
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Kim stresses role of North Korea, Russia’s joint efforts in preventing revival of Nazism
The DPRK leader expressed deep gratitude to the Russian Federation delegation for participating in the opening ceremony of the Memorial Complex and Museum of the Military Exploits of the Heroes of the Foreign Military Operation
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Russia uses Lancet loitering munition in protecting Crimea, destroying unmanned boats
Russian troops disabled a Ukrainian crewless boat Magura V7 with the help of a ZALA Lancet reconnaissance and strike system
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Gearing up for Olympics, entire Russian wrestling team gets anti-coronavirus jabs
A decision on the final roster of the national team is expected to be made approximately three weeks before the start of the Olympic Games
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Russia has more weapons in its arsenal for use in Ukraine, Medvedev says
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Councilsays Russia will continue returning its lands
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Russia to roll out digital IDs in 2024
There are plans to establish a Digital Profile platform by 2023
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US Treasury secretary rules out new extension of Russian oil waiver
The Russian oil carried on ships has been largely "sucked up," Scott Bessent says
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Kenya’s Sawe sets world marathon record, becoming first to break two-hour barrier
He completed the 42.195 km distance in 1 hour 59 minutes and 30 seconds
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Ensuring Russia’s defense capacity remains prior task today, says Putin
"Our country is always open for a direct and honest dialogue, for searching diplomatic solutions to the most complicated issues", Russian President said
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Trump says US continues working on Ukrainian settlement
The American leader stated that the United States continues to work to resolve the conflict in Ukraine
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Washington shooter not talking to investigators - acting attorney general
Investigators obtained a significant portion of the information "through other means," said Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche
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Resumption of hostilities against Iran may lead to new world war — Jeffrey Sachs
The director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University says that if the attacks resume, Tehran will "strike back, and strike back very hard and very rapidly"
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Duma speaker commemorates Soviet soldiers who liberated Korea
The Chairman of the House of Parliament also honored the fallen Soviet soldiers and officers with a minute of silence
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Pentagon chief to skip Ukraine aid contact group meeting for first time — agency
According to the source, the Pentagon chief will not be present during the meeting, due in Brussels on Wednesday
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Israelis protest against Netanyahu’s government
In Jerusalem, the protest ended in clashes between demonstrators and police
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Trump supports maintaining direct contacts with Putin
Donald Trump also added that the United States continues to work on a settlement of the Ukrainian crisis
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Kiev forces lost over 1,200 personnel in special military operation zone in past 24 hours
In particular, Kiev forces lost over 195 servicemen in the area of responsibility of Russia’s Battlegroup North
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EU seeks to compensate for ‘erosion in NATO’ by declaring Russia enemy — Kremlin
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov pointed out that Western countries were once again trying to create a dividing line
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Gas supply by Gazprom for Europe through Ukraine totals 42.4 mcm via Sudzha
The transit line through Ukraine remains the only route to supply Russian gas to western and central European countries
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Russia modernizes one of most powerful anti-tank missiles in the world
The 9M123M Khrizantema is adapted for the latest combat helicopters, in particular the Mil Mi-28NM and Kamov Ka-52M
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Top Iranian diplomat to visit Moscow on Monday to discuss Middle East conflict
Iran's Foreign Minister hopes to hold talks on the Middle East conflict
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Ukraine eliminates own mercenaries in friendly fire episode in Kharkov Region — expert
Andrey Marochko said the shots were likely fired by a retreat-blocking detachment
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Ukrainian attacks kill over 320 children, injure almost 1,250 in DPR, LPR since 2014
"A total of 247 children were killed and 1,012 were injured during Ukrainian aggression in the Donetsk People’s Republic since 2014," DPR acting head Denis Pushilin stated
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Putin to meet with top Iranian diplomat on Monday - spokesman
The Russian Foreign Ministry previously confirmed Abbas Araghchi's visit to Russia for talks
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US arms shortage brings Ukrainian forces closer to defeat — State Duma member
Mikhail Sheremet recalled that US manufacturers accounted for approximately half of the total arms transferred by the West to Ukraine
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Trump says US ready to continue negotiations with Iran over phone
According to the US leader, he doesn’t want to send his envoys "to travel 18 hours to meet"
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PREVIEW: Putin to meet with Russian government
The main theme of the meeting will be ensuring technological sovereignty in the domain of communication services
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Yemeni Houthis ready for military action against Israel in defense of Iran — Russian MFA
Maria Zakharova underscored the clear risk of the conflict spreading further, warning that "the ongoing US and Israeli aggression against Iran could trigger a broader armed confrontation across the Middle East"
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Europe security architecture unthinkable without Russia's interests — Kremlin
One can only hope that this constellation of politicians will eventually give way to more pragmatically-minded ones, the Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted
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Top Russian defense official arrives in North Korea on working visit
Andrey Belousov will meet with North Korea's top leaders
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Ukraine to repay EU’s 90 billion euros in aid by implementing reforms — newspaper
According to the report, specifically, the reforms will concern the rule of law and fighting corruption
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Top US diplomat avoids participating in Iran talks — newspaper
The Financial Times emphasized that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was absent during both of the US delegation's trips to Islamabad
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Russian Defense Minister holds talks with Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang
According to Andrey Belousov, Russian-Korean interstate relations are at an unprecedentedly high level
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Russia, Egypt interested in expanding freight turnover — Maritime Board chairman
Nikolay Patrushev arrived in Cairo for consultations on issues of cooperation between the two countries in the maritime sphere
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US redirects 37 vessels since start of naval blockade of Iran — Pentagon
CENTCOM reports that the servicemen "continue to enforce US sanctions"
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FACTBOX: What is known about shooting at reception attended by US President
No members of the US administration, including the President, First Lady Melania Trump, or Vice President J.D. Vance, were injured
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EU to start disbursements to Ukraine during Q2 2026
The EU Council confirmed approval of funding for Kiev in its statement
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Air defenses down 71 targets over Sevastopol overnight — governor
One person was killed and four were injured
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Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Japan
There have been no reports of casualties or damage
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