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Canada names reason for liftng sanctions from two Russian banks
Canadian government decided to lift sanctions from Russian banks Expobank and Rosenergobank over their non-involvement in the crisis in Ukraine
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New package of Canadian sanctions not to be left without retaliatory measures — Deputy FM
Japan postpones new sanctions against Russia — source
European Parliament calls on EU to cut Russia off SWIFT bank message system
Russia has no plans to punish West with retaliatory sanctions — Putin
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The Economist highlights European gloom regarding the future of NATO
The sentiment was caused by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks questioning NATO’s effectiveness
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News agency reveals number of Iranian students, education workers killed in conflict
In addition, 245 students have died as a result of attacks on Iran since the start of the conflict
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Orlan-10 drones help artillery troops deliver precision strikes on enemy in Siberia drills
The troops accomplished over 20 fire assignments during the drills that involved over 500 personnel and more than 50 items of military hardware, according to the Central Military District’s press office
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Russian forces take up new positions near liberated Aleksandrovka — DPR head
The Russian Armed Forces have also taken up the village of Krynki in the Donetsk People’s Republic
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Trump confirms rescue of second crewmember of fighter jet in Iran
According to the US president, the serviceman was injured
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Elon Musk refuses to delete Russian security official Medvedev’s post on Twitter
A Twitter follower previously drew Musk's attention to Medvedev's post about Ukraine
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Kazakh crisis may occur in Uzbekistan, if lessons aren’t learned, warns Lukashenko
According to Alexander Lukashenko, there are "too many people who want to undermine the situation" both in Kazakhstan and in other post-Soviet republics of Central Asia
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Some 19% of promised Western tanks supplied to Ukraine — statistics
Tanks are also planned to be supplied by the US, Canada, Spain, Sweden and Finland
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Advisor to Turkish PM: Russia, Turkey only states that oppose collapse of Syria
All the West is doing is seeking to gain dominance over the Middle East
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Stock markets on record-hitting spree around the world — Bloomberg
As the agency says, of the world’s 20 largest stock markets, 14 have hit all-time highs recently
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Russia’s battlegroup West advances in Krasny Liman direction — DPR head
In Krasny Liman itself, combat operations have unfolded in the northeastern part of the town, Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic said
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Authorities draft law on external management of companies leaving Russian market
The initiative will affect those companies that have decided to leave the Russian market for no obvious economic reasons, "based on anti-Russian sentiments in Europe and the United States, while their activities significantly affected the stability of the economy"
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Oil storages at Buzurgan field in Iraq attacked by drones — ministry
There have been no reports of casualties or damage
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Russia may ban import of fish products from Faroe Islands — watchdog
It is reported that the growing potential of production capacity indicates that there are no prerequisites for a decrease in the production of frozen fish
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Lavrov expresses concern over escalation between Israel and Palestine
The Russian top diplomat offered condolences over the civilian casualties in the recent escalation
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Moscow says violations of ceasefire in Syria put Russian-US agreements at risk
The Russian side has called for the soonest launch of intra-Syrian talks
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Nineteen drones destroyed in Leningrad Region — governor
Alexander Drozdenko says that drone fragments damaged a segment of an oil pipeline near the port of Primorsk
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Kiev denies involvement in attempted sabotage of TurkStream gas pipeline
Earlier, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic reported that an attempt to sabotage the country's and the region's crucial gas infrastructure had been thwarted
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Yerevan understands it can’t simultaneously stay in EAEU and EU — Kremlin spokesman
The operational systems of the EAEU and the EU are different and unmatchable, Dmitry Peskov said
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Russia says its forces suppressed 30 Ukrainian artillery positions near Krasny Liman
In addition, the aircraft of the "Center" grouping of troops carried out more than 40 sorties, during which missile and bomb strikes were carried out, in particular, on strong points, as well as places where equipment was accumulated, said Alexander Savchuk, head of the press center of the "Center" grouping
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Putin hails national flag as sacred symbol for all generations of Russians
According to Russian President, "the national flag and the unfading Red Banner of Victory instil in the rising generation an appreciation for the values of patriotism, citizenship and responsibility for the future of the Motherland"
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Iran uses new air defense system to intercept hostile targets — military official
The IRGC’s ground-based air defense, in turn, intercepted an A-10 fighter jet and two Black Hawk helicopters, Ebrahim Zolfaghari said
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Russian envoy says US is so hung up on sanctions it doesn’t see they failed
Normal trade and economic cooperation is becoming a victim of Washington's sanctions policy, says Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov
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Russia and India to develop BrahMos light cruise missile for PAK FA 5th-generation jet
The missile has a range of 290 km and carries a warhead weighing from 200 to 300 kg
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Ex-mayor of Yekaterinburg detained for discrediting Russian army
It is reported that Yevgeny Roizman served as Yekaterinburg mayor in 2013-2018
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Russia, Iran emphasize need to stop reckless attacks on Bushehr NPP — Foreign Ministry
The ministry noted that the conversation "emphasized the inadmissibility of creating threats to the lives and health" of the plant’s personnel and "the risks of a radioactive disaster for the entire region"
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Turkey’s merchant ship Azburg on fire near Mariupol — Donetsk militia
The Ukrainian nationalists still holding the port of Mariupol have been purposefully eliminating infrastructures and the foreign ships there, Eduard Basurin stressed
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Iran offers agreement on use of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran is ready to reach agreements with European, Asian, and Arab countries on this issue, Head of the Government Information Council Elias Hazrati said
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Passage via Strait of Hormuz will never be the same, especially for US and Israel — IRGC
The military say that the IRGC Navy is completing the correspondent operational preparations
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Russian forces advancing toward Konstantinovka — DPR head
The enemy is trying to hold its ground and dig in in the industrial zone, Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic said
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Two power plants in Kuwait damaged in Iranian attack — energy ministry
According to the ministry, desalination units have also sustained damage
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UK Defense Ministry denies reports of its destroyer being hit off Lebanese coast
Israel’s Channel 14 earlier cited assessments that a missile fired by Hezbollah was able to damage the ship
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US Supreme Court authorizes Trump to take part in Colorado primary election
Previously, the Colorado Supreme Court banned Trump from taking part in the local elections for nomination as the Republican candidate for 2024 presidential election
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s energy sites, military airfields over past day
The Ukrainian army lost more than 1,215 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Russian Black Sea Fleet to get two Varshavyanka subs Oct 25 and Nov 25 — manufacturer
This will increase to six the Black Sea Fleet’s group of upgraded project 636 submarines
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Ambassador slams as provocative steps US Russophobic rhetoric ahead of Russian election
Anatoly Antonov demanded that "local authorities refrain from actions that could lead to a slide of bilateral relations into the abyss"
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Russia fights on three fronts now — Foreign Ministry
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says that Russia is fighting on military, economic, and information fronts
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Investigators of MH17 crash fail to match real damage — missile manufacturer
The Joint Investigation Team presented no technical aspects of investigation in its report, according to the BUK missile manufacturer
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Russia, US discuss Nord Stream pipeline issue — Lavrov
According to Russian Foreign Minister, 'it will be interesting if the Americans use their influence on Europe and will force it not to reject the Russian gas'
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Defense contractor delivers new batch of Su-30SM2 fighter jets to Russian troops
The Irkutsk Aviation Plant of the United Aircraft Corporation also has manufactured and delivered new Yak-130 combat trainer aircraft to the Defense Ministry of Russia
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Nationalists carried out provocation on Chernobyl NPP power lines — Defense Ministry
According to Russian Deputy Minister of Defense Nikolay Pankov, currently, the Ukrainian side avoids organizing any repairs
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EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell
The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia
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Kiev troops bombard Donetsk People’s Republic nine times over past day
A civilian was killed
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US, Iran may reach deal by Monday — Trump
The reporter also noted that, according to the White House, if Tehran does not agree to a deal, Trump intends to take control of Iranian oil
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Two people dead in Ukrainian drone attack on cargo ship that sank in Sea of Azov
The vessel sank 300 miles north of Kerch
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Iran announces new wave of attacks on Israeli, US military targets in region
According to its information, the strikes targeted a gathering of US servicemen in the UAE, an Israeli vessel in the port of Jebel Ali in the UAE, and a US military base in Kuwait
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Iraq exempted from restrictions on passage through Strait of Hormuz — Iranian military
The headquarters stressed that "the restrictions apply only to hostile countries."
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Russian forces destroy enemy positions near Artyomovsk — top brass
According to the Russian Defense Ministry's report, the crew of a reconnaissance attack helicopter destroyed a Ukrainian armored vehicle by launching a precision-guided missile
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EU is vassal of US, acts as supporter of Kiev regime, says Republika Srpska president
It is also stated that the global undermining of the international security structure is caused by the West's disregard for other countries' national interests and its open interference in their domestic affairs
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Ukrainian military use crew of Bangladeshi cargo ship as human shield — Russia’s MFA
The Bangladesh-flagged Banglar Samriddhi had been stuck at the port of Olvia since February 24
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Eight people, including two children, injured in a drone attack in Novorossiysk — mayor
Six apartment buildings and two private homes were damaged by the strike
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Russia plans to develop Arctic railroads
The task includes "the creation of a transport corridor connecting South Siberia's industrial centers and the Trans-Siberian Railway with Arctic ports," as well as proposals for development of waterways on the Lena, the Yenisei and the Ob Rivers
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Iran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TV
According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"
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Russian assault helicopters attack two Ukrainian brigades near Kupyansk-top brass
In addition, Russian forces prevented four attacks by Ukrainian sabotage groups in the Kupyansk region and disrupted the rotation of enemy troops over the past day
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Water that flooded Novaya Kakhovka after dam incident continues to recede — authorities
"Water levels started to subside in the previously flooded streets of Novaya Kakhovka," the administration of the Novaya Kakhovka city district said
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Putin visits joint staff of troops involved in military operation — spokesman
"The head of the state examined the staff’s work, was briefed about the special military operation’s progress, held a conference and separate meetings with commanders," the Russian president’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov said
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Putin congratulates the Muslims of Russia on the Eid al-Adha Islamic holiday
The Russian president highlighted the great contribution of Muslim organizations in developing fruitful cooperation with state and public institutions
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Assad allegedly hands list of military targets over to Israel before leaving Syria — media
According to the Turkish newspaper, the former Syrian president did it to ensure his own safety
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Brussels seeks to remove patriotic European leaders — Szijjarto
"Brussels is doing everything possible to throw out strong leaders and install its puppet governments," the Hungarian foreign minister said
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Lavrov slams 'klepto' German authorities for plans to seize Russian assets
It is noted that the Americans in closed contacts are explaining to them how to change these laws to take and finally steal everything
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Foreign national plotted sabotage of gas pipeline in Serbia — military counterintelligence
According to Serbian Military Security Agency Director Duro Jovanic, the suspect "will definitely be taken into custody"
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Mi-28NM helicopter to be equipped with Khrizantema anti-tank missiles — designer
The weapon is designed to deal with enemy armored vehicles with dynamic protection, as well as enemy fortifications and engineering structures, above-water as well as low-speed air targets
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US president threatens strikes on Iran’s energy, civilian infrastructure
Donald Trump called on Iranian leaders to open the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that otherwise the country "will be living in hell
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Biden to sign NATO accession protocols for Sweden, Finland on August 9
In the afternoon, the US President will deliver remarks and sign the Instruments, according to his working schedule published by the White House
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Iran hits oil infrastructure in Israel, US military base in Kuwait — army
According to a statement cited by the Fars news agency, Iranian servicemen have, since this morning
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Top Russian, Chinese diplomats call for de-escalation of situation in Persian Gulf — MFA
According to the statement, in the context of Middle East issues, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi discussed ways to strengthen Russian-Chinese cooperation in various international forums, especially at the UN
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US claims Russian Su-27 jets intercepted B-52 bomber in ‘unprofessional manner’
Earlier, the Russian National Defense Control Center noted that the Russian planes acted in strict compliance with the international air law
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Russia warned Turkey of imminent army coup, says Iran’s FNA
The news agency referred to several Arab media outlets quoting diplomats from Ankara
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Russian diplomat says Ukraine doesn’t see peace as priority
According to Maria Zakharova, the regime in Kiev does not think in such categories at all
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The Economist highlights European gloom regarding the future of NATO
The sentiment was caused by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks questioning NATO’s effectiveness
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Pentagon chief arrives in Kiev to meet with Ukraine leadership
Lloyd Austin also posted a photo of himself with US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink at a Kiev railway station
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Strategic partnership, rejection of sanctions: results of talks between Putin, Kim Jong Un
The treaty will take interaction between the two countries "to a new level" rather than resting on laurels that already exist
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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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Ukrainian garrison at Snake Island surrenders to Russian Armed Forces — Defense Ministry
82 Ukrainian servicemen laid down their weapons and voluntarily surrendered to the Russian Armed Forces
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Tehran to strike enemy infrastructure similar to that attacked in Iran — top diplomat
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that Iran will attack US infrastructure in the Persian Gulf region
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Israeli army storms Palestinian town of Tubas in West Bank
Earlier, the IDF press service reported the completion of a 60-hour raid in the city of Jenin
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Russian forces strike over 70 Ukrainian artillery units in past day, top brass reports
It is reported that Russian forces pushed forward in their offensive in the Donetsk area over the past day
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Kremlin preparing for Victory Day celebrations — Peskov
The Kremlin press secretary thus rejected claims that the Victory Day Parade on Moscow’s Red Square on May 9 had been cancelled
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Ukrainian military used UAV to attack dry cargo ship that sank in Sea of Azov — governor
Vladimir Saldo noted that most of the crew has been admitted to a Kherson Region hospital and is receiving medical assistance, while one crew member has died, and the fate of two others remains unknown
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Chinese companies started trading intelligence about US troops — newspaper
According to The Washington Post, private firms are combining AI technology with data from open sources to expose the actions of US troops
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Chronicle of Donbass republics, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions’ accession to Russia
It is noted that the names of the new constituent entities - two republics and two regions - will be included in Part 1 of Article 65 of the Russian Constitution
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Putin’s Munich Speech 15 years later: What prophecies have come true?
Fifteen years ago today, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the Munich Security Conference with a speech that was instantly interpreted as the harshest-ever manifesto since the Cold War era
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About 23,000 objects restored or built in Donbass, Novorossiya since 2022 — Putin
According to the Russian president, it is very important that "despite all the known difficulties, of which there are enough, including with security, and the difficult situation in those regions," much has already been done in the regions
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Fiscal rule in Russia to be calculated using base oil price again
If prices drop below the baseline level, the shortfall in revenues will be compensated from NWF
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Attempted terrorist attack in Serbia fits well with Ukraine’s previous actions — Szijjarto
The Hungarian Foreign Minister noted that "a terrorist attack was being prepared against the TurkStream gas pipeline"
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Creating cancer vaccine for specific patient takes about 3 months
The first patient in Russia received a domestically made personalized cancer vaccine April 1
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Hezbollah mistakenly fires at UK vessels — Israeli TV
Israel’s Channel 14 pointed out that preliminary Israeli assessments indicate the missile may have damaged the ship
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Hungary, Russia, Turkey, Serbia to strengthen TurkStream security — top diplomat
The top diplomat reported that he had held telephone conversations with the energy ministers of Serbia and Turkey, as well as with Russian First Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin
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Serbian minister vows Belgrade will never join anti-Russian hysteria
Aleksandar Vulin underscored that Serbia is an independent and self-reliant country who can choose its friends
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Kremlin announces creation of blockchain-based payment system in BRICS
Work will continue to develop the Contingent Reserve Arrangement, primarily regarding the use of currencies different from the US dollar," the Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov pointed out
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Explosions rock Isfahan in Central Iran — TV
According to Al Hadath, the strikes are delivered by US and Israeli forces
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Kiev’s envoy refused to talk to US vice president after Trump-Zelensky blow-up — newspaper
The paper notes that after the Oval Office incident, JD Vance’s team apparently wanted to contact potential Ukrainian presidential candidates
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Russia’s UN envoy reiterates that Dnepropetrovsk missile was shot down by Ukraine
"This tragedy would have never happened if the Ukrainian government has followed the requirements of the international humanitarian law," Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya said
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Russia to raise issue of Ukraine's intent to use dirty bomb at UN — Lavrov
The Russian top diplomat stressed that the Russian side had specific information about Ukrainian scientific institutions that possessed technologies capable of creating a dirty bomb
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Russian forces thwart Ukrainian attempt to counterattack near Svyatogorsk — DPR head
The Russian army has the situation under control, Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic reported
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Battlegroup West downed 99 Ukrainian drones
Six loitering munitions of the enemy were also shot down
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ESA mulls joining Russian-Chinese lunar station project
Russia and China are planning to use their joint experience and scientific technologies to create a roadmap for building a station on the Moon
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UK Navy reports critical situation in Persian Gulf region
27 attacks on ships and port infrastructure have been reported since March 1, and the number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz daily has dropped from 138 to eight
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Russian forces advance near Grishino — DPR head
According to Denis Pushilin. Russian soldiers have also advanced toward Sergeyevka, Novoaleksandrovka, and Vasilyevka
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Iran does not refuse talks with US in Pakistan — foreign minister
Tehran is concerned about the terms for ending the war, Abbas Araghchi said
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Hungary will never send weapons to Ukraine, top diplomat says
According to Peter Szijjarto, there is a Hungarian community on the territory of Ukraine, with ethnic Hungarians being constantly mobilized to the Ukrainian army
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