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Iran's nuclear program
Iran expects its nuclear program to be limited for no more than ten years
Accoriiding to the Wall Street Journal, Washington presses for such an accord under which the limitations would remain in effect for up to 20 years
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Lula da Silva to visit Washington on May 7 and meet with Trump — paper
The agenda of the talks includes trade, possible joint mining projects in Brazil, as well as the fight against transnational criminal gangs
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Top Turkmen, Iranian diplomats discuss issues of regional security
Abbas Araghchi and Rashid Meredov stressed the need for developing diplomatic dialogue between their countries and agreed to maintain regular contacts between the foreign ministries
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Press review: Russia ready to resume Ukraine talks in Middle East as UAE plans OPEC exit
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, April 29th
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Crisis around Hormuz may protract — Turkey’s energy minister
Alparslan Bayraktar noted that Turkey does not experience energy problems in view of the conflict around Iran
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Car plows into group of people in Germany’s Leipzig, killing at least two — newspaper
According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred in Leipzig's historic center, on the city’s main shopping street
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Kremlin to steer clear of rumors on Skripal case suspect
The Daily Telegraph claimed that Ruslan Boshirov was actually a 39-year-old colonel in Russia’s military intelligence service, and alleged that his true name was Anatoly Chepiga
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Russian troops circumventing Ukraine’s Orekhov group to destroy their logistics — expert
Igor Kimakovsky said the main objective is to establish radio control and secure the radio horizons
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Russian tennis star Medvedev rises one spot in this week's ATP Rankings
The Russian, who is playing under a neutral status at international tournaments, is now 9th in the ATP Rankings with 3,460 points
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Power of Siberia 2 creates strategic risk-hedging mechanism for China — expert
Qu Wenyi noted that the escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran has significantly increased the risks associated with maritime energy transportation and the Strait of Hormuz
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NATO launches Sea Shield 2026 exercise in Romania
The maneuvers organized by the Romanian Navy will take place in maritime, river, underwater, land, and air environments, the Romanian Defense ministry reported
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Russian forces gaining foothold in east of Rai-Aleksandrovka in Donetsk region
Russian forces are also engaged in battles in areas near the settlements of Stary Karavan and Brusovka on the way to the key waterway, Denis Pushilin said
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Berlin police to reintroduce bans on Soviet symbols at memorials on May 8-9 — daily
Exceptions will be granted to diplomats and veterans of the Great Patriotic War
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Six foreign mercenaries eliminated near Kupyansk — Russian military
The Russian Defense Ministry previously reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces contain mercenaries from various countries
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Kim Jong Un fires Deputy PM Yang Seung-ho at public ceremony
North Korean leader pointed out that some executives were "not ready for the streamlining and technical reconstruction of the industry in the country as a whole"
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Port Alliance company boosts cargo throughput by 17.8% yoy in April
The Osterra terminal boosted throughput by 57.8% in April and reached the level of 2.16 mln metric tons
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Over 20 people injured in car accident in Germany’s Leipzig — authorities
According to the report, about 40 firefighters and 40 medical workers are at the scene
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Iran to view US interference in Strait of Hormuz navigation as ceasefire violation
Ebrahim Azizi, the head of the Iranian parliament’s national security committee, says that the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf management will not be based on "delusional posts" of the US president
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UAE air defense forces intercept 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles from Iran
Earlier, the press service of the government of the emirate of Fujairah reported that three Indian citizens were injured as a result of an Iranian drone strike on an oil industrial complex
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European Commission to bar funding for solar inverter projects by Chinese, Russian firms
The measure will primarily affect Chinese manufacturers, such as Huawei, which hold leading positions in the solar inverter market
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Explosion, fire reported on South Korean vessel in Strait of Hormuz — Foreign Ministry
There were 24 crew members on board, including six citizens of the Republic of Korea
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IN BRIEF: Putin urges to use modern digital solutions for transport
The Russian leader launched the robotic trucks traffic over the M-12 route linking Moscow and Kazan
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FACTBOX: Aftermath of Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions, building hit in Moscow
A drone struck a building on Mosfilmovskaya Street in Moscow, there are no casualties
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Slovakia will not resume electricity supplies to Ukraine — Fico
The Slovak prime minister does not see the reasons for resuming deliveries
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Russia’s Lis interceptors help preserve expensive air defense missiles — fighter
According to the commander of a Varyag unmanned aerial vehicle detachment, the most important thing for soldiers during a Ukrainian drone strike is to remain calm
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Russia produces full range of drones — Medvedev
The Russian Security Council deputy chairman emphasized that no conflict or military campaign can be fought without modern weaponry
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Tanker comes under attack off UAE coast — UKMTO
According to the authority, all crew was reported safe, no environmental impact has been reported
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Fico’s visit to Moscow highlights rift in Europe’s attitudes toward Russia — media
The European Conservative noted that Europe is divided over whether to allow the Slovak prime minister’s plane to pass through its airspace
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UAE partly closes airspace — ATC services
Aviation authorities designated four special corridors for inbound and outbound flights to and from UAE airports, he added
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Putin to deliver important address at VIctory Day parade on May 9 — Kremlin spokesman
We expect that the president's address at the parade will be an important one, as always, he said
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General HQ of Iranian army warns of potentially larger strikes on Tel Aviv
The Iranian military also advised "host countries of US military bases to force the Americans to leave their territory, if they want to avoid damage"
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Zelensky declares own ceasefire from midnight on May 6
We will be acting symmetrically starting from the above-mentioned time, Vladimir Zelensky wrote on his Telegram channel
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By rejecting Ukraine’s fast-track accession, EU seeks to turn it into colony — Duma member
The European Union’s deepest desire is unlimited access to cheap Ukrainian labor and the complete bankruptcy of Ukraine’s economy, Leonid Ivlev said
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Russia's latest radar aircraft performs debut flight
According to the designer, during the first flight "were tested the aerodynamics characteristics, the aircraft’s avionics and elements of the radio-technical complex"
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Russia does not consider new gas discounts for Ukraine — Russia’s Energy Minister
Ukraine may purchase any quantity of gas it prepays at a price fixed for Ukraine subject to the given discount, Alexander Novak says
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Press review: Trump threatens Iran strikes and Russia says NWFZ plans face hurdles
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, May 4th
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Trump calls on South Korea to join operations in Strait of Hormuz
The US leader also issued another warning to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz
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Russian army maintains superiority in drone war — Russian commander
Ilya Ivanov specified that it is not just a matter of quantitative but also qualitative superiority
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Russia uses surgical strike tactics to force Kiev to send reserves to Sumy — expert
Andrey Marochko emphasized that this Russian tactic has caught the Ukrainian forces off guard
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Truce and retaliatory strike on Kiev: defense ministry’s statements ahead of Victory Day
Russia’s armed forces will take all necessary measures to ensure security during the celebrations
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Russia expects $2.667 bln in budgetary revenues amid oil prices rise — minister
The Finance Minister noted that "the levels of revenue and under-revenue over the past two months are the same"
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Malian president becomes acting defense minister — TV
The head of state appointed Major General Oumar Diarra as Delegate Minister to the Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs
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Another Ukrainian drone downed near Russian capital — Moscow Mayor Sobyanin
Sergey Sobyanin said that emergency relief specialists are working at the scene
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Azerbaijani president accuses EP of undermining peace process between Baku, Yerevan
Ilham Aliyev specified that the European Parliament passed 14 resolutions filled with offensive language against Azerbaijan
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China increased Russian LNG imports by 18.2% in 2025
As follows from the General Customs Administration statistics, the price of LNG imports for the reporting period amounted to $4.98 billion, same as in 2024
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Trump says looks forward to important meeting with Xi
The American leader's visit to Beijing is scheduled for May 14-15
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Death toll in Oklahoma shooting rises to 12 — TV
According to the TV channel, the shooting occurred at a gathering of young people near Lake Arcadia
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IN BRIEF: What we know about incident in Crimea where explosive detonated in child's hands
The boy was taken to a hospital with an arm injury and was provided with necessary medical assistance
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Russia to keep smartphones from Apple, Samsung brands on parallel import list — ministry
The ministry added that the products should meet the requirements regarding safety, origin, availability of certificates
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Russian envoy in Vienna discuss situation in Middle East with OPEC Secretary General
Mikhail Ulyanov expressed his gratitude to Haitham Al Ghais for the "fruitful exchange of views"
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Biden insisted on cancelling Russia’s invitation to Normandy celebrations
"More than 20 million Russian men and women died in World War II—more than enough, I would think, to earn a seat at the table," journalist Seymour Hersh wrote
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Kremlin emphasizes need to liberate Ukraine from neo-Nazis
Dmitry Peskov clarified that the demilitarization of Ukraine meant "the need to cancel out the military capabilities that have significantly grown recently, particularly because of other countries’ activities"
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FT calls UAE's withdrawal from OPEC big blow for cartel and Saudi Arabia
According to the article, it will be possible to fully assess the consequences of the step after the resumption of energy transportation through the Strait of Hormuz
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Ship, crew seized by US transferred to Pakistan for repatriation to Iran — ABC News
Custody of the vessel "is currently being transferred back to its original ownership," CENTCOM specified
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IN BRIEF: What is known about Russia’s draft budget for 2026-2028
The budget's priorities are ensuring defense and security, as well as social support for the families of the special military operation’s participants
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Europe must respond to pressure from US president in united fashion — British PM
In recent weeks, Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed doubts about the appropriateness of US membership in NATO
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Finnish politician says EPC summit in Yerevan failed, calls it 'Euro-suicide'
Armando Mema noted that EU leaders "seek to prolong the conflict against Russia rather than seek a real diplomatic solution"
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FACTBOX: Putin’s directives to government given after Future Technologies Forum
The Russian government and the Foreign Ministry should raise issues of joint scientific research at events organized by BRICS and other associations
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Deportation of draft-age men from Europe unlikely to help Ukraine — Russian official
It won’t save the day for the Ukrainian armed forces, Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo said
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NATO exercises aim to practice seizure of Kaliningrad Region — Russian envoy
Nikolay Korchunov emphasized that NATO countries have repeatedly demonstrated their willingness to restrict the freedom of commercial navigation by their illegal actions in violation of fundamental norms of international law
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Poland won't 'take in' US troops being withdrawn from European countries — PM
Donald Tusk stressed that Warsaw refuses to undermine solidarity and cooperation at the European level
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Pashinyan, Zelensky discuss issues of Armenian-Ukrainian cooperation
Apart from that, according to the Armenian foreign ministry, Yerevan hosted a meeting between the Armenian and Ukrainian foreign ministers, Ararat Mirzoyan and Andrey Sibiga
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Ukrainians attempt to disrupt Victory Day memorial event in Amsterdam — Russian embassy
The embassy noted that the display of neo-Nazi flags by the attackers clearly shows who the Dutch authorities have "given shelter to"
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Moscow rejects US citizenship imposed on Russian diplomats’ children — spokeswoman
Maria Zakharova says Russia will demand from Washington "confirmation in each specific case that the newborn is not subject to US jurisdiction"
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Russia launches serial production of anti-submarine warfare missile
The new system can also be used by other modern aircraft and helicopters of the Russian Navy
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Iran urges ships to refrain from entering Hormuz Strait without Tehran’s permission
Ali Abdollahi warned that any foreign armed forces, especially the US army, would be targeted if they attempted to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz
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Ten elite Ukrainian drone crews from Azov Battalion deployed to Sumy Region
According to the source, a critical situation has developed near Sumy
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Ukraine’s Zelensky threatens to attack Moscow with drones on May 9
"Ukrainian drones may also fly during this parade," Vladimir Zelensky said
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Gazprom supplies record volumes of gas to Russian consumers in April
The company attributed the increased demand for gas to cold weather
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Russian stock market closed in the red — Moscow Exchange
The yuan added four kopecks and reached 11.02 rubles
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Putin instructs cabinet to expand use of biotechnology in economy
The Cabinet of Ministers will also need to prepare proposals to expand the participation of biotechnology organizations in the implementation of the federal project "Professionalism"
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Finnish military says it is impossible to down drones near Russian border — Yle
There have been multiple reports of UAVs being spotted within Finland and its airspace
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Ukraine builds fortifications, minefields at Transnistria border — news agency
Military officials noted that the army is working closely with farmers and local communities to facilitate seasonal fieldwork amid the setup of minefields and defensive lines
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Epstein files exposed those who invented myths about Russia — diplomat
Russian Foreign Ministry’s official spokeswoman Maria Zakharova recalled numerous accusations against Russia, adding that the country came up with "arguments and facts" to refute them
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Pakistani, Iranian foreign ministers discuss Middle East peace efforts
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi commended Islamabad's constructive role and sincere mediation efforts between Iran and the United States
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Bank of Russia raises dollar rate for May 5 to 75.44 rubles
The official euro rate was lowered by 37.78 kopecks to 88.2651 rubles
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Russia testing new Shturmovik ground drone in special military operation in Ukraine
Drone Force Aero also noted that the drone is equipped with a fiber-optic communication line
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Russian Defense Ministry issues grave warning to anyone living in Kiev
The ministry pointed out that if Ukraine attempted to carry out its criminal plans in order to disrupt Russia's Victory Day celebrations, the Russian Army would deliver a strike targeting downtown Kiev
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Finland sets up permanent positions, fortifications near Russian border — Security Council
According to the statement, the Finnish Defense Ministry announced plans to conduct exercises in the waters of the Gulf of Finland and the coastal zone between the Virolahti, Hamina and Kotka settlements in the Kymenlaakso region
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Russian army liberated 13 villages in April — military expert
Andrey Marochko said that five villages were retaken from Ukrainian forces by fighters from Russia’s Battlegroup North
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Indian military contingent to take part in Zapad-2021 exercise
The Indian contingent has been accommodated at a comfortable field camp and granted Russia's T-72-B3 tanks and armored personnel carriers BMP-2 for temporary use
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Plane with Spanish premier on board makes emergency landing in Ankara — TV
According to TRT Haber, a technical malfunction was the cause of the incident
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Baltic fleet ships to carry out ten new voyages in upcoming year
In the second half of 2017, the Baltic fleet ships will take part in the ‘West-2017’ military exercises
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Respect-based dialogue needed to develop Russia-Japan relations — senior Russian MP
According to Grigory Karasin, Russian lawmakers share views that "the sanctions pressure on Russia is senseless"
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Light aircraft crashes into building in Brazil, killing pilot and one passenger — portal
The police, together with other services, are investigating the circumstances of the crash
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US law banning imports of Russian uranium will not cause problems — Rosatom CEO
Alexey Likhachev admitted that the Russian side is worried about this, but not much, as "the demand for Rosatom’s uranium products in the world is constantly growing"
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Fires at UAE oil sites stem from US’ reckless actions — Iranian agency
According to the news agency, Iran did not plan any attacks on UAE oil facilities
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Russia declares ceasefire on May 8, 9 in honor of Victory Day — top brass
The decision was made by Russian supreme commander-in-chief Vladimir Putin
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Trump pulls number of US troops to be withdrawn from Germany out of thin air — TV
The source said that Washington did not notify its allies about the troop withdrawal, and its announcement took the NATO command by surprise
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Kiev loses nearly 41,000 soldiers, mercenaries in combat over month — expert
Andrey Marochko said that Russia increased last year’s spring indicators
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Russia’s ZALA UAVs destroy Ukraine’s Leopard tank with lancet loitering munition
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that ZALA UAV operators quickly detected enemy equipment being transported to the line of contact behind enemy lines
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IDF remains on high alert amid developments around Iran — source
The Home Front Command’s instructions remain in force, the source said, adding that the Command will inform about any changes in the instructions
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US uses Puerto Rico as staging ground for potential strike on Cuba — expert
Alexander Stepanov emphasized that Cuba has the capability to respond to US military aggression
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First batch of Skvorets-opto drones deployed to special military operation zone
Radio jamming of all kinds is not a problem for Skvorets-opto drones
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UAE reserves the right to respond to Iran's attacks — Foreign Ministry
The diplomats emphasized that Iran’s attack constitutes a "dangerous escalation, an unacceptable violation, and a direct threat to the security, stability, and territorial integrity" of the UAE
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Countries bordering Russia, Ukraine have hard time intercepting UAVs — Estonian PM
Kristen Michal noted that Estonia is taking steps to strengthen its defense capabilities, including the procurement of new radar systems, and already has air defense assets
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Strait of Hormuz fully controlled by US — treasury secretary
US has blockaded the ships going into or out of Iranian ports, Scott Bessent said
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Ukraine’s non-combat casualties at training grounds near Sumy grow — military
The source highlighted concerns among Ukrainian unit commanders regarding the mobilization of personnel unfit for service
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Japanese authorities recognize importance of ties with Russia — lawmaker
Muneo Suzuki said he consistently took a negative view of the fact that Japan, at the request of former US President Joe Biden, had adopted cold ties with Russia
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Russia having economic boom, debts growing in the West — news portal
The news outlet also predicts "even greater" growth for defense spending than expected, following the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in October
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Russia to invest nearly $2 bln in Far Eastern airfields’ upgrade — Deputy PM
Vitaly Savelyev pointed out that there are 80 airfields and 463 landing sites in the Far Eastern Federal District
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Zhukovsky Airport starts passenger terminal expansion
According to current forecasts, the passenger traffic may reach 1.5 mln passengers as of 2026 year-end
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