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Anti-Russian sanctions
Kiev classifies recommended list of Russian individuals, companies liable for sanctions
The instruction has several appendixes including the surnames of individuals but says that these appendixes are “restricted”
Ukrainian Prime Minister arseniy Yatsenyuk
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US and Russia agree to resume high-level military dialogue — EUCOM
The contacts were suspended in the fall of 2021
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Russia respects China’s reluctancy to participate in arms limitation accords — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov pointed out that Beijing takes the position that its nuclear potential is incomparable with that of the US and Russia
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Press review: Russia, Ukraine talks move to new round as New START expires without renewal
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, February 4th
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Saudi Arabia creates passports for camels
According to the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, the camel ID will be an officially accredited document containing information about the animal, its breed, and its owner
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Russia supports Cuba amid intensifying pressure — Foreign Ministry
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin discussed with Cuban Ambassador to Moscow Enrique Horta Gonzalez topical issues of further development of bilateral cooperation
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Despite problems, New START fulfilled its functions — MFA
New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty initially contributed to discouraging the strategic arms race, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in connection with the document’s expiration
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Security guarantees being floated for Ukraine preclude peace deal — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said that he does not know what will be offered to Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi
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Russia returns 157 servicemen, three Kursk residents as part of prisoner swap — top brass
The Defense Ministry added that the Kiev regime returned three Russian citizens, residents of the Kursk Region
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US starts new nuclear arms race to try to outpace Russia — expert
Professor Peter Kuznick warns that there are US nuclear experts who believe in a victory in hypothetic parallel wars with Russia, China, North Korea
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NATO planning large-scale conflict with Russia within 2-4 years — diplomat
Yulia Zhdanova added there is a "desire to give the processes of Europe's militarization an irreversible character," despite economic stagnation and social pressures
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FACTBOX: Strategic arms agreements between the Soviet Union/Russia and the US
The arms limitation negotiations between the Soviet Union and the United States began in 1969
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Supercam UAVs fitted with flight safety software similar to Flightradar
The software is integrated into the drone's control program and installed at the ground control station
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Epstein’s files mention Zelensky in connection with human trafficking from Ukraine
Vladimir Zelensky appears in Epstein's files several dozen times, most prominently in connection with the Jean-Luc Brunel case
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OSCE bigwigs coming to Moscow for talks on how to bring end to Ukraine conflict
The discussions will focus on the importance of sustained multilateral dialogue
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Dmitriev proposes investigating possible family ties between Tusk, Epstein
The special presidential envoy and Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO responded to Donald Tusk's statements that Jeffrey Epstein was allegedly a Russian spy
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NATO plans overt military intervention in Ukraine — Russian diplomat
Maria Zakharova noted that forces of the Coalition of the Willing are to be led by Britain and France
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Putin, Xi discuss blooming Russia-China relations, exemplary bilateral cooperation
The Russian head of state expressed confidence that bilateral ties will develop sustainably, regardless of the international situation
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Xi calls Putin friend, says ready for dialogue
The Chinese president says he is open to discuss major strategic issues with his Russian counterpart
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End of Russia-US nuclear accords: on Feb 5 world left without New START Treaty
The expired agreement between Moscow and Washington came into effect in 2011
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Russian cosmonauts completed 176 spacewalks
The Roscosmos State Space Corporation noted that a total of 491 spacewalks have been conducted worldwide
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Press review: Trump sees Abu Dhabi talks as important and Pakistan mediates US-Iran
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, February 5th
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Five tank cars on fire in Tambov Region
"A fire outbreak at the Kochetovka railway station is being contained in the city of Michurinsk of the Tambov Region," the Russian Ministry of Emergencies said
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UN Secretary General Guterres urges Russia, US to resume dialogue on arms control
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British police identify body found in Cyprus in January as that of Russian tycoon
The cause of Uralkali ex-CEO Vladislav Baumgertner's death has not been identified so far, a police officer said
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Roscosmos opens cosmonaut recruitment, taking applications again
The selection process will proceed in two stages: a remote review of applications followed by in-person testing of required skills and physical and psychological indicators
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Kiev to receive first disbursements from 90 bln euro loan in second quarter — EU Council
The Council now aims for a speedy agreement with the European Parliament to allow the first payment to be disbursed early in the second quarter of this year
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Swiss foreign minister to be tried at ICC for alleged complicity in crimes in Gaza
The Foreign Ministry said it had taken note of the statement
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Moscow expels German embassy worker as retaliatory measure — Russian MFA
The German diplomatic mission’s head has been handed a note declaring a diplomat at the German embassy in Moscow persona non grata in a tit-for-tat response to a similar move by the German government
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US intends to work with Russia, China to reduce nuclear arsenals — Vance
US Vice President said in an interview with US journalist Megyn Kelly
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Russia strongly condemns assassination of Gaddafi’s son
Russia hopes that a thorough investigation will be conducted, and those responsible will be brought to justice, Maria Zakharova said
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Europe attempted to join Ukraine talks in UAE — source
Europe has made several attempts to do so, the sourse said
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OSCE chairman to visit Russia as representative of organization in deep crisis — envoy
The ambassador noted that the agenda for the talks includes "finding ways to overcome the current sad state" of the OSCE
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India seeks to deepen ties with Russia, expert says
"The Indian side speaks about it quite confidently," Andrey Bystritsky, Chairman of the Board of the Foundation for Development and Support of the Valdai Club, said
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Russian envoy to UN urges action against IS terrorists' use of Starlink terminals
Russia expects that the state under whose jurisdiction the relevant technology companies operate will be far sighted, Vasily Nebenzya said
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Top Iranian diplomat denies reports of cancellation of talks with US in Oman
Nuclear talks with the United States are scheduled to be held in Muscat on about 10:00 a.m. February 6, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated
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Russian companies openly forced out of Venezuela after events in republic — Lavrov
The US forces captured Venezuela's president in early January, President Donald Trump pledged to "run" the country for some period
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EU Council confirms refusal of Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia to fund Kiev — document
The EU Council clarified that 30 bln euros of the money will be used to finance Ukraine's budget, and 60 bln euros will go to arms purchases
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Russian troops start using Germes anti-drone MANPADS in special military op zone
Kaisant Research and Production Association said the system had undergone numerous design changes, including aerodynamic improvements, and propellant cell redesign
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UAE may issue communique following second round of talks on Ukraine — TASS source
It’s not about a joint document, the source said
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Atmosphere at Abu Dhabi talks more businesslike than at all previous meetings — source
The source said that there were also disagreements
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Epstein files show how West treats children — Russian Foreign Ministry
"The criminal regime in Kiev continues to be demonstratively supported and protected by its direct sponsors, who pay handsomely for all this - the murders of children in the first place," Maria Zakharova said
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Kiev authorities actively assist terrorists in Africa — envoy to UN
Vasily Nebenzya also noted that Africa is suffering from the uncontrolled supply of Western weapons to the Kiev regime
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Europe is under censorship and lacks unbiased info on Ukrainian conflict — Orban
The reason behind that is the ban on broadcasting of Russian media in the EU, says Hungarian Prime Minister
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Il-76 cargo plane from Russia arrives in Cuba — Fidel Castro Foundation
The plane landed at the San Antonio de los Banos military base in Artemisa Province
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Epstein files, Zelensky follows in Nazi footsteps: Foreign Ministry statements
According to Maria Zakharova, the Kiev regime is engaged in "a most real linguistic genocide" as it persecutes Russian-speaking people
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US needs to comply with Russia’s ideas on New START — expert vanden Heuvel
It is time for the United States to wake up, said editor and publisher of The Nation and President of the American Committee for US-Russia Accord
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Russia surprised by US sanctions against oil companies after Anchorage
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov noted that sanctions still remain in force
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Ukrainian army attacks Russia’s Belgorod Region with over 115 UAVs in past day
20 people were injured, two of them are in severe condition, the regional crisis center says
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Kalashnikov introduces major software update to its SKAT-350M UAV last year
The changes were made amid appeals from customers
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Orban slams Kiev’s use of Hungarians as ‘cannon fodder’
A second citizen of Transcarpathia earlier died during the transportation to a recruitment center
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Unreasonable to ask China joining nuclear disarmament today — diplomat
The Chinese official stressed that Beijing "always keeps its nuclear strength at the minimum level required by national security, and never engages in arms race with anyone"
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Power plant accident leaves eastern Cuba without electricity
Local authorities launched recovery efforts
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Deployment of NATO troops in Ukraine categorically unacceptable for Russia — MFA
Russia will treat these troops as legitimate military targets, Maria Zakharova said
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Ukraine’s military shells Russia’s borderline Kursk Region 16 times over past day
The regional governor says that no casualties were reported in the period
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Elon Musk becomes first person ever worth over $800 billion
The surge in Musk’s fortune followed SpaceX’s acquisition of xAI, another company founded by the billionaire
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US wants to secure oil access for years, making Venezuela crucial — VP
US media and experts note that the current meeting in Washington has been convened by the US primarily as part of efforts to counter China and trade disputes with it
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Russia assumes parties to New START no longer bound by obligations — MFA
According to the Foreign Ministry, Russia has not received a formal response from the US to its proposal to comply with the New START limitations
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s energy infrastructure over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted more than 360 casualties on Ukrainian troops
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Russia’s UN envoy rules out any military solutions against Iran
Vasily Nebenzya recalled that "at the beginning of this year, the campaign to 'denigrate' Iran continued with renewed vigor and insinuations about protests in the country were employed"
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Ukrainian army launches HIMARS rockets, Neptune missiles, drones at Bryansk Region
The regional governor says one person suffered multiple injuries, 20 private houses, an appartment building were damaged
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'Positive progress:' What we know about Abu Dhabi talks on Ukraine
According to Kirill Dmitriev, some progress has been made in the negotiation process on a peace agreement with Ukraine, although warmongers seek to obstruct it
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Russia regrets expiration of New START Treaty — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that Moscow views the expiration of the treaty negatively
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Argentina moves to extradite Maduro from US — portal
The judge deemed it necessary to extradite Maduro to Argentina so that he could testify in the case
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UAE talks discuss ceasefire, territories — source
The source says that some "economic matters" are also within the framework of the negotiations
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US silence on New START sends worst possible signal to nuclear powers — ICAN
According to Alistair Burnett, Head of Communications for the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, the lack of a response from US President Donald Trump is disappointing, making "every crisis more dangerous and increases the risk of mistakes and miscalculation"
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Military decisions regarding Iran unacceptable and dangerous — UN envoy
These actions may impact whole region, says Vasily Nebenzya
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India’s purchases of Russian hydrocarbons benefit both countries — Russian diplomat
Russia is ready to continue close cooperation in this sphere with its partners in India, Maria Zakharova added
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Polish PM arrives in Kiev for talks with Zelensky
The officials plan to discuss the preparations for an international conference on the recovery of Ukraine in June, Donald Tusk says
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Russian scientist copes with mathematical problem unsolved for 190 years
This breakthrough radically changes the understanding of one of the oldest areas of mathematics, crucial to fundamental physics and economics
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Press review: UN urges flexible arms control and Xi pushes yuan as global reserve currency
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, February 3rd
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Russia needs Barguzin system after New START to guarantee retaliatory strike — analyst
Military analyst Igor Korotchenko says that the system would require missiles with 90% similarity to Yars and Bulava, which are already produced
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Nearly 100 drones attack Russian regions overnight: aftermath
A truck driver was injured as a result of falling UAV debris in Bataysk of the Rostov Region
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Ukrainians may revolt against Zelensky, West — Internet entrepreneur
Kim Dotcom noted that Western countries have dumped "warehouses full of outdated weapons on Ukraine for hundreds of billions"
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First concrete pouring at Paks II NPP is milestone event for nuclear industry — Rosatom
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev noted that the main phase of work at the Paks construction site has now begun
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Russia effectively redirects gas supplies to new countries — foreign ministry
Maria Zakharova highlighted that Russia had effectively turned the main vector of gas supplies to new centers of global economic growth
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First day of resumed talks on Ukraine concludes in Abu Dhabi — Axios reporter
According to the sources, the discussions will resume "on Thursday in the late morning"
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Kremlin neither denies nor confirms reports about Macron adviser's visit
The Elysee Palace has neither denied nor confirmed these reports, Dmitry Peskov noted
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New START Treaty’s expiration: reaction in Russia and around the world
Russia plans to act cautiously and analyze the US steps, the Foreign Ministry says
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Expulsion of Russian firms from Venezuela, US sanctions after Anchorage: Lavrov statements
The Russian foreign minister added that certain actions by the US do not match its statements about the possibilities for economic cooperation with Russia
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Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Russian troops liberated the settlement of Stepanovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic and the settlement of Staroukrainka in the Zaporozhye Region
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Euroclear to transfer 3.3 bln euros of revenues from Russian assets to Ukraine
Out of this amount, Ukraine received 1.6 bln euro in July 2025
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India-China relations may provide important impetus to future of BRICS — expert
Andrey Bystritsky highlighted that this issue is of paramount importance for both nations, as they are the two largest countries in the world, collectively representing nearly half of humanity
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Russia believes agreement on Ukraine should include Donbass recognition — TASS source
Russia sees the aspect concerning the recognition of Donbass by all countries as crucial, the source said
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Russia not imposing itself as mediator between Iran, US — Lavrov
The top diplomat confirms Russia's commitment to enforce any agreements between Israel, Iran
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Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 76.91 rubles for February 5
The official euro rate was increased by 39.6 kopecks to 91.1138 rubles
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Russia unveils Mi-34M1 helicopter at NAIS exhibition
The helicopter's maximum speed is 220 km/h, and cruising speed is 180 km/h
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Trump had to immediately accept Putin's New START proposal — US presidential candidate
According to Diane Sare, "great damage has been done to US-Russia relations over the last 13 years, particularly following the color revolution in Ukraine"
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French presidential diplomatic advisor visited Moscow on February 3 — L’Express
The Elysee Palace has not yet responded to TASS' request to confirm the report about a potential meeting between Bonne and Yury Ushakov
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EU representatives agree 90 bln funding mechanism for Kiev — Reuters
According to the report, the ambassadors reached the agreement at a closed-door meeting in Brussels
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Incompatibility of EAEU and EU, respect for Armenia’s choice: statements by Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat noted that Moscow sees Yerevan as an ally and strategic partner
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Russia-US deal on arms control necessary for humanity’s survival — former US congressman
Dennis Kucinich noted that Russians and Americans share a common interest in nuclear arms reduction
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Deputy chief of EU foreign policy says bloc already at war with Russia
The EU is trying to avoid a conflict that would require the mobilization of the Europeans, Belen Martinez Carbonell says
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Ukraine reports conclusion of Abu Dhabi talks
The first round of the negotiations was held in the UAE capital in late January, the second one started Wednesday
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Lack of US response on New START, Putin-Xi talks: takeaways from Kremlin aide’s statements
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping "once again noted that the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between the two countries are at an unprecedented level"
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EC to persuade US to partially join 20th package of anti-Russia sanctions — Euractiv
Diplomats expect Brussels to present the measures on Friday
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Progress, agreement on POW swap: what is known about results of UAE talks
Russia, the US and Ukraine will agree on dates for new meetings on Ukraine, which will continue the dialogue started in the UAE
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Zelensky says 55,000 Ukrainian troops killed since start of special military operation
Many more soldiers remain missing in action, Vladimir Zelensky admits
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Macron wants to call Putin, conversation to be prepared several days — source
According to the source, the French leader is focused on achieving results
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Trump to make decision on New START when deems appropriate — media
Bloomberg did not provide any information on when the decision might be made
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US may slap Algeria with sanctions for purchasing Russian fighter jets — diplomat
The country has purchased several military jets from Russia
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