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South Ossetia warns on NATO arms for Georgia
Georgian troops had used Western weapons against the Russia-recognized republic's people during the 2008 aggression, Murat Dzhioyev, a South Ossetian official said
NATO servicemen during drills in Georgia (archive)
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US detains oil tanker off Venezuelan coast — media
The tanker’s detention could complicate Venezuelan oil exports, noted Bloomberg
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US detains oil tanker off Venezuelan coast — media
The tanker’s detention could complicate Venezuelan oil exports, noted Bloomberg
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WWIII avoided thanks to Trump’s policies — Russia’s special presidential envoy
Kirill Dmitriev also thanked the US leader for clarity on Russia "having a stronger negotiating position than Ukraine to resolve the conflict"
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Over 500,000 Cambodian, Thai residents flee homes due to conflict
According to Cambodia’s National Defense Ministry, as of December 10, a total of 37,100 families - 127,100 people - had evacuated from six provinces
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Russia’s New START proposals can stop destructive process in field of security — official
According to Sergey Shoigu, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposals aimed at creating a system of equal and indivisible security are particularly important now
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Zelensky to hold sham elections in Ukraine in order to retain power — senator
"Zelensky has an incentive not to step down because outside the presidential office, he may face criminal charges for corruption and repression against political opponents," Alexander Voloshin said
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Bill on US withdrawal from NATO in line with America First doctrine — Russian senator
Alexey Pushkov believes the bill is more symbolic than anything
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Court to begin questioning defendants in terrorist attack in Crocus case on December 15
According to the lawyer, on Wednesday, December 10, the state prosecution finished presenting its evidence in court
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Qatar ambassador states growing number of Qatari tourists visiting Russia
Ahmed bin Nasser bin Jassim Al Thani said that Qatar highly appreciate the kind attitude and warm welcome of Russian citizens
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Terrorists threaten to disrupt 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
North Caucasus warlord Doku Umarov has placed a video message on the Internet to declare that he was cancelling the moratorium on terrorist attacks in Russia
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Kiev resorts to terrorizing civilians due to its failures on front lines — diplomat
The intensity of Ukrainian strikes on civilian targets in Russia has nearly doubled since the beginning of the year, reaching an average of 480 strikes per day
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Europe cannot cope with reality of Russia eventually winning, achieving set goals — Lavrov
"Europe is blinded by the desire to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia," the Russian foreign minister said
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AI-based robotics to trigger new round of arms race — Russia’s intel chief
Sergey Naryshkin noted that, in the context of intensifying global competition, industrialized countries view science and technology as key factors in maintaining economic and military superiority
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Many EU countries, along with Belgium, oppose expropriation of Russian assets — PM
Bart De Wever said that he had named three conditions to the EC
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Russian lugers issued entry visas ahead of FIL Luge World Cup round in US
President of the Russian Luge Federation Natalia Gart thanked Russian Sports Minister and President of the Russian Olympic Committee Mikhail Degtyarev for his support
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Putin noted good prospects in nuclear sphere for Russia, Indonesia
The Russian president added that relations between Moscow and Jakarta are also on the rise in the humanitarian sphere
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IN BRIEF: Lavrov on attempts to steal from Russia, West pushing Kiev to continue fighting
The Russian foreign minister noted that European countries are trying to seize Russia’s foreign currency reserves because they don’t have enough money to continue military operations in Ukraine
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Top Hungarian diplomat slams Kiev’s attacks on tankers as state-supported terrorism
Peter Szijjarto stressed that EU leaders’ justification of attacks on energy facilities was "extremely dangerous" as it could lead to more attacks in the future
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Vaccination brings monkeypox situation under control in Central African Republic
"To date, the epidemic is under control thanks to the vaccination campaign in 2025, during which 3,395 people from risk groups were vaccinated, including 2,910 health workers," Faustin-Archange Touadera said
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AI is double-edged sword — Putin
"This is an important and very difficult issue," the Russian leader said
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Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship strengthened ties with Russia — ambassador
Naiyl Latypov noted that this year has been marked by significant diplomatic achievements, including two historic visits by Malaysian leaders to Russia, by Supreme Ruler Sultan Ibrahim and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
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Military transport aircraft crashes in Sudan, killing all crew onboard — AFP
The exact number of deaths is unknown
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New theft scheme, concern in Zelensky's circle: statements by Russia’s SVR
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service said that Vladimir Zelensky's entourage fears that the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict will hurt their pocketbook
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Russian army separated from northern part of Seversk in DPR by about 2.5 km — expert
The liberation of Seversk located on a hill will allow Russian fighters to take control of neighboring Kramatorsk, Slavyansk, and Krasny Liman, Vitaly Kiselev added
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Work on peace plan for Ukraine to continue in coming days — German government
German government spokesperson Stefan Cornelius said that the four heads of state and government discussed the progress of ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine
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Analysts maintain this year’s average key rate outlook
The average key rate is projected at 14.1% in 2026
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New world order awareness emerges among some Western elites — Russian foreign minister
Sergey Lavrov noted that Russia, as early as after the Munich Conference in 2007, highlighted the inevitability of the world becoming multipolar
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Southeast Asia’s exports to US up by 15% yoy in October amid trade war with China — report
Rather than shrinking, exports to the United States have boomed as Southeast Asian goods replace Chinese ones in the US market
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Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate for December 11 to 77.9 rubles
The official euro exchange rate was raised by 1 ruble 95 kopecks to 91.3806 rubles
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Zelensky tries to drown sensible settlement proposals in stream of nonsense — envoy
The change in the format of Vladimir Zelensky's interaction with press is also due to his nervousness because of the tough position of the United States, noted Rodion Miroshnik
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Russia moves forward with production of series of cancer vaccines
The vaccine is meant for adult patients with inoperable or metastatic melanoma
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UAC delivers new batch of Su-34 fighters to Russian Defense Ministry — Rostec
Rostec emphasized that the Su-34, thanks to its versatility and significant arsenal of weapons can perform a wide range of missions, making it one of the most sought-after aircraft in the Aerospace Forces
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Ukraine hates Russian children, babies — Russian MFA
According to the listings, their personal information was entered for allegedly "deliberately violating the state border" and "attempting to undermine the territorial integrity and sovereignty" of Ukraine
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Russia prioritizes sustainable peace in Ukraine over ceasefire — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov stressed that it should be accompanied by the signing of documents on the matter
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US Federal Reserve cuts rate to 3.5-3.75% per annum
The results of the next US regulator's rate meeting will be published on January 28, 2026
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Olympic bear from 1980 Moscow Games to become Russian national team mascot
"At the moment, 'Mishka' is being registered as a trademark with the Federal Service for Intellectual Property," Mikhail Degtyarev stated
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UEFA files Euro-2028 trademark in Russia
The Russian Federal Service for Intellectual Property received the trademark holder's application from Switzerland on December 5, 2025
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Press review: Trump pushes Ukrainian elections as Europe debates use of Russian assets
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, December 10th
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Macron along with other EU leaders talks Ukrainian settlement with Trump
The French president did not provide further details about the conversation
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Nornickel continues mutually beneficial cooperation with indigenous peoples — company
The metallurgical company, Russia's Federal Agency for Nationalities, and the Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North, Siberia and the Far East signed an agreement on sidelines of the international forum
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Indonesia has vested interest in developing military cooperation with Russia — expert
"In this regard, the military training track mentioned by President Putin is of particular importance," Nikita Kuklin said
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Latvia to decide on dismantling of railway tracks to Russia by year end
Chief of Defense Kaspar Pudans said the decision will be made in coordination with neighboring countries, "so that the approaches are similar"
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Lavrov to update senators on key matters of Russia’s global agenda
The minister is expected to lay an emphasis on resolving the Ukraine crisis in light of the latest peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump
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Sberbank maintains plans to spend 50% of its profit on dividends for 2025 — CEO
According to Herman Gref, with the current key rate, lending activity is expected to normalize
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Court sentences Zaporozhye resident to 15 years imprisonment for treason
The Zaporozhye Regional Court has sentenced a resident of Akimovka, Zaporozhye Region, to 15 years in prison for transmitting data on Russian military personnel to Ukraine and providing financial assistance to the Ukrainian armed forces
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Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport diverts, cancels dozens of flights
Flights operated by Russian and foreign airlines for departure and arrival continue to be serviced by agreement
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Half of Russian instructors in CAR have special military operation experience — commander
A platoon commander added that the special military operation skills are very helpful in terms of morale and psychological support and in personnel training
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Former US President Obama forced Ukrainian authorities to give up Crimea — Trump
The US leader called the peninsula "massive and beautiful"
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Russian forces secure foothold on outskirts of Drobyshevo in DPR — expert
Andrey Marochko added that in the course of the fight Russian forces also advanced south from the Novoselovka settlement and expanded their zone of control along the Nitrius River bank line
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Ukraine attacks hospital in Kherson Region's Aleshki, killing three employees
Two persons were wounded, including a woman
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Around 2,000 militants surrender in CAR under Russian-backed program
In many places, militants are in designated areas waiting for their turn to disarm, while they do not commit serious crimes, Dmitry Podolsky said
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Zelensky admits no chance of Ukraine joining NATO
"Neither the US nor several other countries see Ukraine in the alliance yet," Vladimir Zelensky said
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Launch pad for Angara rockets put into operation
Further to the launch table, 37 other facilities were put into operation as part of Angara launch site construction
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Moscow working on organizing Russian-Arab summit — senior diplomat
Sergey Vershinin emphasized that a lot of preparatory work is required to organize the summi
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Russian forces pound Ukrainian military-industrial, energy sites in past 24 hours
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 420 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy pickup trucks in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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US proposes creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine — WP
According to the report, the planned demilitarized zone "would be established along the entire ceasefire line", behind which there will be "a deeper zone in which heavy weapons would be excluded"
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Russia unveils domestically made dental milling machines at Moscow expo
Alexander Sinyugin, one of the developers, pointed out that the machine can create a dental crown or veneer in three hours
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UK admits sending paratroopers to Ukraine — agency
This fact became officially known only after a British soldier was killed in an accident at a Ukrainian training ground, noted Press Association
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Humans come in seventh on mammal monogamy scale, study reveals
To compile the ranking, British evolutionary anthropologist Mark Dyble used archaeological and ethnographic data from more than 100 human populations
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Trump nominates US Ambassador to Canada Kelly Kraft as new US envoy to UN
US President Donald Trump said that Kraft "has done an outstanding job representing our Nation"
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Over 13,500 Russian companies registered in UAE — minister
Russian companies operating in logistics, industry, technology, tourism, and retail make a "significant contribution" to the Emirati economy, Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri noted
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Cambodia gathering evidence to file lawsuit against Thailand at ICC — newspaper
A high-ranking Cambodian official told the publication that Thailand’s encroachment on Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity has led to large-scale destruction and numerous civilian casualties
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Buryatia's Nuclear Medicine Center to start producing brain cancer diagnosis drug
The center was opened in October 2022, and has diagnosed more than 23,000 people
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Rebel attack in eastern Congo slap in face of US — Burundi foreign minister
Edouard Bizimana noted that Congo and Rwanda signed a peace agreement in Washington in the presence of US President Donald Trump on December 4
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US Treasury authorizes transactions for sale of Lukoil's foreign assets until January 17
The license also prohibits the transfer of any funds to individuals in Russia or to Russian accounts
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Russian army pressing Ukrainian troops in Gulyaipole in Zaporozhye Region — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, the Russian army achieved certain successes in the city’s eastern part
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Moscow, Kuala Lumpur in talks on visa-free travel for Malaysians to Russia — ambassador
Currently, Malaysians require visas to enter Russia, while Russians can visit the kingdom freely
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Nobel Prize awarding ceremonies held in Stockholm and Oslo
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden presented 13 Nobel Prizes in medicine, physics, chemistry, literature and economics
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US plan for Ukraine allows Kiev to employ support forces — media
According to the report, Ukrainian negotiators rejected all restrictions during talks in the US
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Russia insists on fulfillment of NATO’s promises not to expand NATO eastwards — Putin
The Russian president stressed that multiple waves of NATO’s expansion have taken place, culminating in efforts to include Ukraine in the alliance
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EAEU-Indonesia agreement expected to be signed by end of the year — EEC minister
Andrey Slepnev noted that some countries are still undergoing internal procedures related to preparation
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FIS grants right of int’l neutral-status participation to three Russian skiers
The athletes at the issue are cross-country skiers Savely Korostelev and Daria Nepryayeva as well as freestyle skier Anastasia Tatalina
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Kazakhstan to increase oil supplies to China, Russia, via Caspian Sea amid attack on CPC
The total volume expected to exceed 350,000 tons
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Europe fears that Trump may blame it, Kiev for hampering Ukraine peace deal — TV
According to CNN, The fear among European officials is that the US leader is growing so impatient with the lack of progress in peace talks that he may walk away from the negotiations process
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Trump only Western leader who understands underlying causes of Ukraine crisis — Lavrov
The United States is showing increasing impatience due to EU position on Ukrainian settlement, the minister noted
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Initial defendant list in Russia's Donbass genocide case just tip of iceberg — expert
On December 8, the Russian Prosecutor General's Office announced that 41 individuals from Ukraine’s political and military leadership face life imprisonment in a criminal case concerning the genocide of the populations of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics
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Italian official says Brussels wants no end to already lost conflict in Ukraine
Matteo Salvini pointed out that wars were fought for economic reasons "by those who produce weapons"
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IOC Executive Board skipped issue of Russian Olympic Committee’s reinstatement
The IOC Executive Board held its final meeting of 2025 on December 9-10 at Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland
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Rosgvardia troops down some 700 enemy drones in Central Russia
The press service added that Rosgvardia officers are also responsible for protecting highly important and sensitive facilities, as well as the property of individuals and legal entities
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Indonesian president particularly values relationship with Putin — expert
"For Jakarta, Russia is an important strategic partner with a high level of military and civilian technologies," Nikita Kuklin said
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Iran's ambassador to Russia says Putin and Iranian president to meet in Turkmenistan
Putin will start his visit to Turkmenistan on December 11
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Putin to receive Indonesian leader for talks in Kremlin
The two leaders are set to discuss "issues of further development of the Russian-Indonesian strategic partnership
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Russian ambassador visits US congresswoman’s Christmas reception
"Wonderful event with warm atmosphere and exceptional hospitality," the Russian embassy wrote
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Nenets Region’s public debt in 2017 lowered by $10.6 million
The reduction was due to the budget’s surplus by end of the year
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EU rushing to pass special law for perpetual blocking of Russian assets — FT
The European Commission wants to use revenues from frozen Russian assets to extend a loan to Ukraine amounting to about 90 bln euro during the next two years
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Russia’s UN envoy says sorry Nikki Haley is stepping down as US ambassador to UN
"We have had working relations, despite all the gaps," Vasily Nebenzya said
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US oil inventories down 1.8 mln barrels over week — Department of Energy
The current stock level is 4% below the five-year average typical for this time of the year, the department added
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Demonization of Russia deprives OSCE security forum of future — envoy to Vienna
Yulia Zhdanova called for cleansing the event "of propaganda husks and focusing its work on truly important issues of military-political security in the interests of all 57 OSCE participating states without exception"
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Trump reveals his favorite word
The US president said that he loves word "tariff" more than any other word in the dictionary
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Ukrainian ambassador summoned to Israeli MFA for criticizing PM's remarks about Putin
According to the report, Israeli Foreign Ministry’s Deputy Director General Yuval Fuchs told the Ukrainian ambassador that his statements were "completely unacceptable" and "violated diplomatic protocol"
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Not only Trump in no hurry to lift sanctions on Russia but he increases them — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister noted that the search for alternative payment systems "is gaining momentum"
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Russia’s Battlegroup East takes control of Gulyaipole in Zaporozhye Region — top brass
Units of Russia's Battlegroup East prevent the enemy from moving or changing of positions unnoticed in the urban area, as well as from supplying reserves and ammunition to them
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All of Google's assets in France seized following complaint from its Russian subsidiary
The seizure has been imposed as a security measure to prevent Google from attempting to initiate bankruptcy proceedings against its French subsidiary
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Ukraine submits response to US peace plan — reporter
Ukrainian and American officials told Axios correspondent about this
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Republican Congressman Massie introduces bill for US to exit NATO
According to the document, NATO "no longer aligns with current US national security interests"
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Israeli police mum on assassination attempt on Ukraine’s Mindich — spokesman
Earlier, Ukrainian businessman Igor Kolomoisky stated in court that an assassination attempt had been made on Mindich, who is in Israel, on November 28
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Liman, Vilcha in Kharkov Region almost completely controlled by Russian forces — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, the Russian Armed Forces have recently significantly increased the pace of their advance south of Volchansk
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Spain purchases two times less Russian LNG in November than in previous year
In the first 11 months of this year, Spain purchased 36,020 GWh of Russian LNG
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Euroclear could lose 16 bln euros held in Russia if Russian assets confiscated in EU
"If the EU's decision is interpreted as a confiscation of Russian assets, this will make Euroclear and its clients investing in Russia vulnerable to legal action and asset seizure," Guillaume Eliet said
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RTS Index down after Central Bank’s publication of official exchange rates
After the publication of exchange rates as of 6:06 p.m. Moscow time, the RTS Index was down by 0.84% at 1,099.16 points, while the MOEX was up by 0.57% at 2,718.05 points
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Rosatom ready to starting operations at Rooppur plant — CEO
"Construction of the first unit is almost completed," Alexey Likhachev said
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