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Developments in eastern Ukraine
EU urges OSCE to deploy monitors along militia-controlled parts of Ukraine border
OSCE monitoring mission in Ukraine should be strengthened due to the organization's key role in the Ukrainian crisis resolution
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US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Iran to attack other US bases if conflict is resumed — supreme leader’s adviser
Mohsen Rezaee stressed that if the United States resumes hostilities, Iran will "drag the war" beyond the Persian Gulf
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Bank of Russia purchases yuan worth $16 mln with settlements on June 4
The Bank of Russia carries out purchase and sale operations on the domestic market in the currency section of the Moscow Exchange in the yuan-ruble instrument
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Production of new Senat brand cars launched in Russia
The Senat 900 is an executive sedan powered by a 3.0-liter engine that produces 326 horsepower
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Israel hits over 650 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in past week — IDF
More than 125 Hezbollah radicals have been killed in the attacks on southern Lebanon
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Over 500 civilians killed in Ukrainian incursion into Russia’s Kursk Region — governor
Alexander Khinshtein said this is the gravest and most tragic consequence of what happened in the region
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Russia increases energy supplies to Indian market — Putin
The Russian leader emphasized that the sides exchanged and would continue exchanging technology solutions
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Su-57 fighter jet can be used as UAV command center — Rostec
The Su-57 is currently the only fifth-generation fighter in the world that has proven its effectiveness in all combat scenarios
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NASA astronauts return to orbital outpost after preventive evacuation over air leak
Nothing endangers the crew’s safety
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Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted more than 3,045 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed 14 enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported
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Iran, US close to framework agreement on nuclear issue — IAEA chief
Rafael Grossi refused to comment on media leaks that Western countries are working on a new anti-Iranian resolution and called for settling the issue diplomatically
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Domestic production, technologies are strong advantages in global market — Putin
These factors predetermine the successful work with international counterparts, the head of state noted
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Achieving special military operation goals to strengthen Russia's position — Lavrov
The Foreign Minister added that Russia will do everything to defend its interests "on various fronts at each specific stage"
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Putin calls aggressive policies of European bureaucracy short-sighted
The Russian president pointed to the current shocks on energy markets, as well as tensions across certain regions
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Five Azerbaijani nationals killed as two vessels come under drone attack in Azov Sea — MFA
The affected vessels are not owned by Azerbaijan
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Putin informed about international reaction to Zelensky’s letter — Kremlin
Earlier, Dmitry Peskov said that the Russian leader received and reviewed Zelensky’s open letter last night
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Iran demands US unfreeze its $24-billion funds as condition for making deal — adviser
According to the military adviser to the Iranian supreme leader Mohsen Rezaee, Tehran views the release of Iranian frozen assets as a trust-building measure between the sides
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Putin says sees no point in meeting with Zelensky so far
When asked to comment on Zelensky’s recent letter, the Russian leader addressed not the "authors of the epistolary genre," but to Russian soldiers on the frontline
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Russia says two Ukrainian soldiers surrendered in Krasny Liman area
The enemy's losses were up to 270 servicemen
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Sanctions hurt initiating countries more than Russia — Putin
The Russian president pointed to the damage caused to European countries by the imposition of sanctions and the freezing of Russian assets
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Putin confused why G7 known as 'big' seven
The GDP growth in the G7 countries for 2024 was just 1.9%, while the BRICS countries saw a growth rate of 4.9%, the Russian leader noted
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Tanzania in talks with Rosatom on developing nuclear energy — president
According to Samia Suluhu Hassan, the country plans to develop nuclear energy as part of a long-term strategy aimed at diversifying the energy balance and supporting sustainable economic development
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Iran to attack other US bases if conflict is resumed — supreme leader’s adviser
Mohsen Rezaee stressed that if the United States resumes hostilities, Iran will "drag the war" beyond the Persian Gulf
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Russia to test aerostats for delivering drones, aerial bombs to special military op zone
The company clarified that free-flying aerostats have the greatest potential for military use
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Russia may respond to attacks on its territorial integrity with nukes — senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov said the hypothetical extreme situations were outlined in detail in Russia’s military doctrine and the fundamentals of Russia’s state policy on nuclear deterrence
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Russia has no objection to Ukraine’s European integration, Putin says
The Russian president added that Moscow opposes the transformation of the EU into a military bloc
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Russia exchanges technologies with partners — Putin
Cooperation between Moscow and Beijing in this sphere is "mutually beneficial and absolutely equal" by nature, the Russian President stressed
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Russia to deliver two Project 11356 frigates to India in first half of 2024
Russia and India signed contracts in November 2018 on the delivery of four Project 11356 frigates
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Tanzania intends to continue mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia — president
The countries will celebrate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in December, Samia Suluhu Hassan noted
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Senior Russian diplomat Zakharova wishes Andreeva luck in French Open final
The Russian tennis star Mirra Andreeva will play in the final against World No. 114 Maja Chwalinska from Poland
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What we know about Russia's delivering retaliatory strike on Ukrainian military sites
According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, the goals of the strike were achieved
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Next-stage engine for Su-57 fighter jet to be delivered in coming years — UAC
According to CEO Vadim Badekha, the engine is undergoing trials, and the first flight with it has already taken place and was successful
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Russia to seek to de-nazify Ukraine — Putin
According to the Russian leader, Moscow is counting on the international community's support on this matter
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Bill Gates believes US business environment can face uncertainty if Trump wins — Bloomberg
Former US leader Donald Trump has already garnered the necessary number of primary votes to clinch the Republican nomination
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Russia wants stable oil market, not global energy chaos — Putin
The russian leader revealed that oil supplies to global markets had decreased by 10%
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Zelensky’s invitation to visit Moscow still stands — Kremlin
According to Dmitry Peskov, the Russian President never said that invitation for talks was revoked
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Bid to steal limelight, unserious propaganda ploy: reaction to Zelensky’s letter to Putin
Zelensky’s open letter raises doubts about the sincerity of his intentions, Swiss journalist Guy Mettan said
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Tourist flow between Russia, China to reach around 6 mln trips by end of 2027 — deputy PM
Dmitry Chernyshenko emphasized that the flow of Russian tourists to China increased by 60% in Q1 2026
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Press review: Trump, GOP clash over Iran war as NATO launches Baltic drills
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, June 5th
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Russia’s hand-launched Sokol-I UAV interceptor destroys Leleka, Hornet drones
The Russian Defense Ministry noted that the Sokol-I drone can be hand-launched in a matter of seconds, without the use of additional equipment
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Sanctions help Russia develop its own competencies — Putin
Together with partners from other countries, Russia will achieve positive results, the head of state stressed
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Russian drones can lift self-destruct projectiles weighing up to 7 kg
According to the platoon assistant commander of the Battlegroup Center, the drones are continuously evolving
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Russia continues uranium supplies to US market — Putin
Russia is among the top three uranium suppliers to the United States, the Russian leader stressed
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CSTO leaders to discuss military, military-economic cooperation at Bishkek summit
The meeting will be attended by Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia, Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, and Emomali Rahmon on Tajikistan
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Russian dependence on oil and gas revenues declined significantly — Putin
While the oil and gas component of the Russian GDP was above 40% before, the indicator is about 23% at present, the head of state noted
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Ukraine spends two thirds of funds received from the West for debt servicing
The sum of $126.2 million were used to service and repay the public debt in foreign currency, and Ukraine paid another $274.9 million to the International Monetary Fund
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Ukrainian forces dismantle Chernobyl infrastructure to build defenses near Kiev — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, after Russian forces seized certain enemy positions in the special military operation zone, dosimeters showed a significant increase in radiation levels
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Ukraine to cease to exist once Western money spigot dries up, says Medvedev
According to the Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman, Viktor Orban’s message was that the armed conflict in Ukraine would end just as soon as the United States and the European Union discontinued their massive financial largesse in support of Kiev
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Putin receives Zelensky's open letter, US inconsistencies on Ukraine: Kremlin new remarks
Dmitry Peskov said the Russian president was also "informed about the different reactions of world leaders"
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Russian army makes further inroads, captures town in Ukraine operation
It is reported that up to 60 Ukrainian nationalists, two tanks, four infantry fighting vehicles, and nine various-purpose vehicles have been destroyed
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Vicious circle seen in dialogue with US on Ukraine — Lavrov
The Foreign Minister noted that Russia appreciates the desire of the special envoy of the US President, Steve Witkoff, and businessman Jared Kushner to normalize relations
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Ex-Ukrainian PM criticizes Zelensky’s ‘open letter’ to Putin as PR stunt
In Nikolay Azarov's opinion, the way the letter is written indicates the goal is to disrupt all meetings and talks
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Moscow's air defense perimeter system missed less than 0.001% of drones
Sergey Sobyanin emphasized that currently the attacks do not affect the operation of city services, and their consequences are eliminated in the shortest possible time
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Nord Stream can be restored, if sensible European voices win out — Dmitriev
"Sensible forces in Europe, in Germany, understand that Nord Stream needs to be restored," the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund said
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Tanzania interested in increasing trade volumes with Russia — president
The volume of trade has remained fairly stable in recent years, amounting to about $400 mln annually, Samia Suluhu Hassan said
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Russia ready to supply Su-57 fighter jets to India — Putin
The President recalled that India traditionally purchased Russian aircraft and helicopters
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China to take part in Vostok-2018 strategic drills in Russia
According to the Chinese Defense Ministry, the drills are aimed at strengthening strategic military partnership between China and Russia
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Some countries abandon commitments not to use landmines, says Putin
The Russian president noted that new means of warfare were constantly emerging while the international community was trying to react to that
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Yemeni Coast Guard reports armed seizure of tanker in country's waters
Unknown persons headed towards the Gulf of Aden
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One of oil companies proposes to energy ministry to direct 30% of production to processing
The ministry’s press service has said that it supports proposals aimed at increasing the efficiency of the domestic fuel market
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Oreshnik missile system used in special military op to confirm its accuracy — expert
"This analysis was necessary for developing a more targeted strike policy against the enemy, including the destruction of critical military and government control facilities, as well as infrastructure in urban Ukraine," Igor Korotchenko said
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Russia to continue building nuclear facilities in Iran once situation calms down — Putin
The Russian leader stressed that Moscow was ready to provide Tehran everything necessary, including enriched uranium for nuclear power generation
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Damage from drone attacks not affecting long-term business plans
When investors make investment decisions, they assess the totality of risks, the Russian President said
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Russian presidential envoy says multifaceted Russia-US dialogue continues
Kirill Dmitriev said this dialogue is not limited to just conversations with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
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Kremlin declines to reveal Putin’s reaction to Zelensky’s letter
The Russian head of state has been informed about the letter, Dmitry Peskov said
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Major global transformation and Western trade losses: Putin’s SPIEF address
According to the Russian president, sanctions and the West’s theft of Russia’s international reserves "have irreversibly affected the positions of global currencies — the dollar and the euro"
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Russia to showcase Serp counter-UAV complex in Saudi Arabia
"Trials successfully ended in 2003 and deliveries to the Russian civilian market have begun," Sergey Skorykh said
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Artificial intelligence to affect 40% of global employment — Russian Deputy PM
Tatyana Golikova stressed that the effect would depend on adaptation institutions
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Russia develops robotic air defense system for intercepting UAVs
The system consists of two types of vehicles: the Impulse-RLS radar and the Impulse-Zveroboy
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Russian army takes control of about 210 square kilometers of territory in May — expert
According to Boris Rozhin, the Russian army made significant advances near Belitskoye and Konstantinovka in the past month
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Language of ultimatums won’t work with Russia, senior diplomat reminds Europe
"If the Europeans are seeking dialogue, they always know where to turn," Mikhail Galuzin said
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Foreign aircraft manufacturers unlikely to reenter Russian market — Rostec
According to the report, the scenario in which foreign aircraft manufacturers are allowed back into our market appears both unrealistic and lacking in patriotism
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Russia’s advance, Oreshnik missile use in Ukraine: Putin’s statements to news agencies
According to the head of state, Russian troops are advancing along the entire line of contact, while the Ukrainian armed forces are catastrophically short of personnel
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Trump’s meeting with Iranian supreme leader now impossible — Khamenei’s adviser
According to Mohsen Rezaee, US President Donald Trump has brought the negotiations to a standstill
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Piranha drone that destroyed first Abrams tank in special military op upgraded — developer
The drone recieved modular design and the ability to use four control frequencies simultaneously
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IN BRIEF: Attack on Russian regions, damaged homes in Sevastopol, strikes on cargo ships
The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry reported the death of five of its citizens who were on board two vessels targeted by UAVs in the Sea of Azov
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Modern Russian armored vehicles on display at SPIEF
Displayed with protected crew and engine compartments, the Shturm is designed to move cargo and tow trailers both on and off-road
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Europe not to support settlement taking Zelensky’s regime out of its control — Lavrov
The Russian Foreign Minister said that European officials created an opposition of "either with us or against us"
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Russia surprised by EU, US attempts to interfere in South Caucasus — Security Council
Alexey Shevtsov noted that all participants in the 3+3 platform acknowledge the "long-overdue need" to address regional security issues
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German DJ Paul van Dyk to give two shows in Russia in 2027
The artist will perform in Moscow and Sochi
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Global leadership depends on country’s ability to ensure its sovereignty — Putin
According to the Russian leader, position in the system of global economic ties depends on that as well
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'Response' to Zelensky’s letter, economic growth under sanctions: Putin’s SPIEF statements
Vladimir Putin noted that the West’s short-sighted sanctions policy is working in Russia’s favor
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Russia assured that shelling near Bushehr NPP was accidental — Putin
The Russian leader emphasized that he had spoken with the Israeli side about that incident on multiple occasions
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Kremlin aide describes Zelensky’s letter as ‘a few rude pages’
Yury Ushakov reiterated that Russia’s position remains unchanged
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Plane with Russian servicemen returning from captivity lands in Moscow Region
185 Russian servicemen were returned from territory controlled by the Kiev regime
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Witkoff and Kushner aware of Bering Strait tunnel project — Dmitriev
The Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO also emphasized that new solutions would reduce the project's overall financial burden
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Russian hydrocarbon competencies growing — Putin
Russia proactively cooperated in this sphere with foreign companies earlier, primarily with the US partners, the president said
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Russian stock market closed mixed on Friday
The yuan rate moved up by 4.65 kopecks to 10.87 rubles
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US actions do not fit into any international legal framework — Lavrov
The Russian Foreign Minister did not rule out that before the midterm congressional elections in November this year, "there may be another very dangerous movement on the part of Washington"
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Russian international reserves up 1.21% in November to $734.588 bln — Central Bank
As of December 1, 2024, Russia’s international reserves totaled $616.486 bln
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Unprecedented crisis on oil market and gas station prices in Russia: statements by Novak
The official stressed that the situation in the domestic fuel market remained stable
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Nuclear-powered submarine Arkhangelsk conducts missile-firing exercise in Barents Sea
The Russian Northern Fleet’s press service clarified that, according to live monitoring data, the warhead of the Oniks missile successfully hit a floating target
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State-of-the-art A-100 ‘Premier’ to come as Russia’s response to US AWACS — expert
A-100 ‘flying radars’ will be capable of conducting flights along the borders "to survey" the situation within a range of several hundred or, perhaps, several thousand kilometers as the radar’s exact characteristics are unknown
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Medvedev arrives in Hanoi for talks with Vietnamese leadership
Among the issues Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council plans to discuss will be regional cooperation and the situation in Ukraine
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Iran’s enriched uranium still there since 2025 attacks — IAEA chief
"The Iranian authorities have also indicated that," Rafael Grossi said
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Attempt to weaponize dollar in political struggle was mistake — Putin
The Russian leader believes that many in the United States understand it now
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Non-public contacts with Ukraine take place from time to time Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov also said that he can't tell the names of officials who may possibly be maintaining these non-public contacts
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Kremlin aide says in contact with Witkoff, Kushner, their visit being worked out
Yury Ushakov made no additional comments on these contacts
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Ukrainian attack on Zaporozhye NPP injures three engineers, five servicemen
All the injured received the necessary medical assistance in a timely manner
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Anti-democratic scenario in Armenia to put legitimacy of polls into question — ministry
According to Maria Zakharova, relevant international organizations will not be able to "hush up this outrageous infringement on legal norms and interests of the whole nation"
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US denies reports of Iran shelling American ships
US forces continue to operate freely in regional waters while fully enforcing the ongoing blockade against Iran, CENTCOM stated
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Putin addresses SPIEF plenary session
The head of state will focus primarily on economic issues and challenges, both within Russia and globally
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