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Trump calls achievements of his first 100 days in office ‘historic’
"We have now beaten all records set by previous administrations, and will continue working hard to hire the most competent, hardworking Patriots," US President said
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Plans for Ukraine can only be discussed in closed mode — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov emphasized that the media reports on Ukraine settlement were rarely true
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Russia to forever honor feat of North Korean fighters in Kursk — Putin
The Russian leader also noted that North Korea's army was "guided by a sense of solidarity, justice and genuine comradery"
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US Air Force attacks Yemen’s Saada, killing and injuring dozens — TV
According to the report, the shelling targeted a detention center for migrants from African countries
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Ukrainians still attack liberated areas in Kursk Region, senior Russian commander says
Commenting on the humanitarian situation in the region’s border areas, Apty Alaudinov recalled that Russian troops had pre-emptively evacuated hundreds of civilians from the combat zone there
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Few Western countries behind all big conflicts of past 300 years — intelligence chief
"The upcoming celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory is an opportunity to reflect back on history and draw some conclusions," Sergey Naryshkin pointed out
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EU used Minsk Agreements to buy time, money for Ukraine — Dmitriev
"When somebody lies, it is important to very clearly put forward air-tight arguments," the official said
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Nearly half of power supply restored in Spain
Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez added that it is yet unknown what provoked this situation
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Kiev's attempt to open 'new corridor for strikes' blocked — Russian envoy
Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that Russian air defenses had intercepted and destroyed 115 Ukrainian drones overnight
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Russia has no qualms about talking with Western lawmakers — Putin
The Russian leader emphasized the importance of diplomacy
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Europe, Kiev fear US may walk out of negotiations on Ukraine soon — FT
US sources told FT that Washington was nervous about the fact that Moscow was not agreeing to a number of concessions, including on limiting the number of Ukrainian troops
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Russian companies ready to joint projects in Cambodia
The Russian-Cambodian partnership in the agricultural sphere has significant potential, the ministry noted
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Putin announces truce on eve of Victory Day: what is known about presidential decision
The Russian Armed Forces will cease hostilities for humanitarian reasons from 12:00 a.m. on May 8 to 12:00 a.m. on May 11
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Putin extends deadline for foreigners to legalize their stay in Russia
According to the initial version of the document, the deadline was April 30
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Spain, Portugal's power grids lose over 10GW of capacity due to massive blackouts — paper
According to the newspaper, the blackout has become one of the biggest in the recent European history
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Russia launches eight new national projects to drive tech leadership — PM
Mikhail Mishustin explained that the new initiatives include measures to improve the domestic manufacturing sector, produce more high-tech products, and accelerate the implementation of Russian innovations
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Roscosmos advisor suspected of handing over confidential data to NATO
The charges carry a punishment of 20 years behind bars, according to the Federal Security Service
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Putin discloses his code name at intelligence school
Nowadays, any nicknames are "merely ridiculous," the head of state said
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V-Day anniversary ceasefire is manifestation of Russia's goodwill — Kremlin spokesman
"The president is guided by humanitarian considerations," Dmitry Peskov explained
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China, Russia must strengthen coordination within BRICS — Chinese Foreign Minister
Wang Yi noted that the world is witnessing a "fierce game between unilateral and multilateral orders" and "a struggle between hegemony and forces opposing it"
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Russia sees uptick in technological innovations helped by special military operation — PM
"Innovations are being created that will become the backbone of manufacturing sectors in the coming years," Mikhail Mishustin said
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Rada acknowledges Kiev's involvement in terrorist attack against Russian general
A man suspected of carrying out the April 25 terrorist attack was detained the day after the incident
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Trump blasts American media, says it fudges public opinion polls
According to a joint survey by ABC television, The Washington Post and the Ipsos sociological service, published on April 27, Trump’s approval rating after 100 days in office is the lowest of any president in the last 80 years
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CPC to launch drone-damaged Kropotkin Pump Station into operation after May 20
CPC CEO Nikolay Gorban noted a decline in pumping over its system but he said it was premature to forecast transportation volumes as of the end of the entire 2025
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Kiev after loss of Kursk Region may try to attack elsewhere — expert
Andrey Marochko pointed out that Kiev's recent actions in the Kursk Region were driven by military objectives, layered with a political dimension
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Lavrov says return to issue of single currency for BRICS possible once conditions in place
The Russian foreign minister also stressed that dedollarisation has been one of the defining global economic trends, "which is attributable to the lack of trust towards the Western-led international financial institutions"
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BRICS ministerial meeting begins in Rio de Janeiro
The first session is dedicated to BRICS’ role in addressing global challenges ad regional crises
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Russia looks forward to seeing Xi Jinping at Moscow’s Victory Day celebrations — Lavrov
Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov said earlier that Xi had accepted the invitation
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Houthis report attack on US aircraft carrier in response to strikes on Yemen
The movement's spokesman did not disclose the result of the attack
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FACTBOX: Southern, western Europe experience massive blackouts
The cause of the blackouts has not yet been identified
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Rubio, Lavrov discuss further steps toward Ukrainian settlement — Department of State
According to the US Department of State, the phone call was initiated by the Russian side
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UN takes note of truce for V-Day anniversary — representative of Secretary General
Stephane Dujarric stressed that the UN position remained principle, consistent and firmly grounded in the UN Charter
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Russia has strong positions, primed for peace — Dmitriev
Plenty of disinformation is currently around Russia but the Russian position can most often be communicated even to the most challenging opponents with the negative sentiment, the RDIF chief noted
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Russia may get Donetsk, Lugansk cruisers — Maritime Board chairman
Nikolay Patrushev underlined that this initiative represents "a logical continuation of our glorious tradition and pays tribute to the heroic actions of those who defend the Fatherland"
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Russia to explain to US that operation of ZNPP cannot be transferred to it — Lavrov
Zaporozhskaya Nuclear Power Station "is being under monitoring of the IAEA personnel permanently located on the site, and if not for the Ukrainian regular attempts to attack the station and to create a nuclear disaster for Europe and for Ukraine, as well, the safety requirements are fully implemented," the Russian Foreign Minister noted
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Russian troops gain good pace in advance in Sumy Region — Akhmat commander
"The enemy is trying to divert us and halt our advance to Sumy, bringing certain resources to other frontline sectors," Apty Alaudinov said
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Spain declares state of emergency after major blackout
By now, Madrid, Andalusia and Extremadura have requested government assistance
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Mutual support between China and Russia remains unwavering — Chinese Foreign Minister
Wang Yi pointed out that the strategic leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin has always been the guarantee for maintaining Sino-Russian relations at a high level
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Hungary, Slovakia to keep exceptions from EU sanctions for Russian oil — Orban
Slovakia receives Russian gas coming to Hungary over the TurkStream gas pipeline and its branches in Bulgaria and Serbia
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Pakistani defense minister highlights risks of war with India within days
On April 22, armed men wearing fatigues opened fire with machine guns in the popular tourist town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, killing 25 Indian citizens and one Nepalese national, injuring many others
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Victory in Russia’s special military operation getting closer — Kremlin aide
"The contours of our victory are already clearly visible," Nikolay Patrushev said
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Pakistan’s defense chief sees Indian invasion as 'imminent'
Khawaja Asif offered no details on why he believed an incursion was imminent
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No offers on sanction lifting from US — Lavrov
Although the United States is obviously interested in doing business together, the Russian Foreign Minister said
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Putin says friendship between Russia, North Korea tempered on battlefield to expand
On April 26, the Russian Armed Forces "finally defeated the group of Ukrainian militants that invaded the Kursk Region, putting an end to the criminal provocation perpetrated by the Ukrainian authorities in an attempt to seize part of the Russian Federation territory," the Russian president noted
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BRICS doesn’t oppose other blocs or countries — Brazilian foreign minister
BRICS stands for joint efforts by countries and the development of the countries of the so-called global South, Mauro Vieira said
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Kremlin Aide Patrushev says memory of Soviet allies in WWII sacred
Nikolay Patrushev mentioned that the Soviet Union received most of its aid under lend-lease through northern seas
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Press review: Russia open to US peace plan and terror attack pits India against Pakistan
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, April 28th
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Explosion of two vehicles in northeastern Nigeria leaves 26 dead
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the explosion
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NATO practices seizing Russia’s Baltic exclave — Kremlin official
North Atlantic alliance is also practicing preventive strikes on Russia’s nuclear arsenals, Russian presidential aide and Marine Board Chairman Nikolay Patrushev told
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Kiev unlikely to be able to guarantee that its army will observe ceasefire — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov stressed that the May truce is a gesture of good will on the part of Russia
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Ukrainian command declares troops missing immediately after deployment — sources
The most widespread problem that relatives of Ukrainian servicemen talk about is the inhuman treatment of subordinates and their relatives
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US, Russia exchange information, including on May truce — Kremlin
Russia announced it will be halting hostilities for humanitarian reasons from midnight on May 8 to midnight on May 11
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Sber going to allocate half of profits to 2025 dividends
Deputy Sber CEO Taras Skvortsov emphasized that the bank's results of the first quarter are better than the figure in 2024
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Russian stock indices rising on Monday — market data
The ruble-denominated MOEX Russia Index gained 0.94%, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index grew by 1.07%
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Russia’s Medvedev blasts ‘unacceptable’ attempts to reinterpret UN Charter principles
"We are currently witnessing unacceptable attempts to rethink the key principles of the UN charter, destroy the system that laid the foundations of the post-war world order and became a unique platform for direct and constructive international cooperation," the Russian official said
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Next round of US-Iranian consultations due in Rome on May 3 — Axios
Earlier, Reuters informed that Iran invited Germany, the United Kingdom and France to meet for talks on the nuclear program in Rome on May 2
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Russian troops liberate Kamenka community in Kharkov Region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted more than 240 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed six enemy ammunition depots in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Turkey hopes tensions between Pakistan, India will soon be eased — Erdogan
Turkish President added that Ankara is keeping a close eye on the developments in the region
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Official views liberation of Kamenka as bridgehead for Russian advancement toward Kupyansk
Earlier on Monday, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Battlegroup West had liberated the locality of Kamenka in the Kharkov Region
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Remains of Bashar Assad’s father stolen from mausoleum in Syria’s Al Qardahah
According to the report, which is based on information circulating on social networks, the remains were exhumed by people "wearing military uniforms"
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What is known about massive blackout in Spain, Portugal
Power supply problems were also reported from Andorra and French regions bordering Spain
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Putin may meet with filmmaker Oliver Stone in Moscow this week — spokesman
In Dmitry Peskov's words, both the US film director and the Russian president are expected to take part in Russia’s Knowledge First educational marathon on April 30
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North Korean soldiers participated in liberation of Sudzhansky district of Kursk Region
On April 26, the Russian army defeated of a group of Ukrainian militants who had invaded the Kursk Region
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Kiev attacks LPR due to advance of Russian troops in Svatovo-Kremennaya area — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, "it is the settlements on the front line that are being hit"
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Efforts to revive ideas of Hitler's fascism should be criminalized — Kremlin aide
According to Nikolay Patrushev, belittling the heroic feat of the Soviet Union in the Second World War is unacceptable because it insults the entire multinational Russian people
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Kremlin official reports London's claims to Black Sea region
"The United Kingdom has already established an ‘anti-mine coalition’ and now plans to escort merchant vessels with ships of its Royal Navy," Nikolay Patrushev said
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Europeans, Zelensky want to use Trump’s peace initiative to make Kiev stronger — Lavrov
According to the top Russian diplomat, the Russian side has learnt such lessons at least three times
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Battlefield catastrophe forces Kiev to escalate terrorist activity — Foreign Ministry
"While it’s already clear with Zelensky and his gang, the world community is increasingly raising questions about the NATO bloc," Maria Zakharova said
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Israel attacked 50 Hezbollah sites in Lebanon in past month — IDF
"These strikes were carried out following violations of the ceasefire and understandings between Israel and Lebanon, which posed a threat to the State of Israel and its citizens," Israel Defense Forces said
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Import substitution in Russia’s equipment production to rise to 95% in six years — PM
According to the premier, the plan is to develop over 340 various technologies for boosting robotic automation
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Iran proposes Eurotroika meeting on nuclear program on May 2 in Rome — Reuters
Britain, France and Germany has not yet responded to the proposal
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Russian economy growing despite 30,000 sanctions — PM
The Russian government took a range of measures to address this situation, Mikhail Mishustin stressed
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Zelensky may stage provocations, attacks on 80th V-day anniversary — State Duma member
While Zelensky may publicly express interest in the truce and a swift resolution to the conflict, in reality, he will clandestinely continue to engage in provocations, striking at civilian infrastructure and populations with lethal Western weaponry," Mikhail Sheremet emphasized
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Press review: White House irritated with Zelensky’s behavior as India-Pakistan ties worsen
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 25th
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Ukrainian air force reports losing Su-27 fighter jet
According to the report, the incident is being investigated
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Brussels wants ‘toxic’ von der Leyen to resign — magazine
According to Die Weltwoche, the resignation of the European Commission chief could "unblock many processes" in the EU
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Ukraine not to be able to get closer to EU, if it blocks gas transit from Russia — Orban
"Ukraine should show much more understanding towards our countries and take into account our economic interests," the Hungarian PM said
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Hungary, Slovakia call on EU to support peace efforts on Ukraine — Orban
According to Viktor Orban, he and his Slovak counterpart agreed that they will from now on dedicate their "work in Europe" to the matter
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Kremlin aide calls for reforming UN
According to Nikolay Patrushev, countries of the global majority, which have been ignored by the West for decades, are now actually forming the economic and political agenda
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Russia’s ceasefire shows commitment to conflict settlement — analyst
"By declaring a ceasefire during this significant anniversary, it reaffirms its dedication to negotiating a settlement to the Ukrainian conflict that aligns with Russian interests," Igor Korotchenko said
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Russia urges Pakistan, India to exercise restraint, engage in dialogue — MFA
The ministry specified that the conversation took place at the request of the Pakistani envoy
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UN OCHA reports looting incidents in Gaza amid food shortages
According to the UN agency, armed individuals reportedly looted a truck in Deir al Balah and a warehouse in Gaza City
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Death toll from explosion at Iranian port up to 70
According to the agency, the firefighting operation is over
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Top Russian, Ethiopian diplomats discuss cooperation within UN, BRICS
The sides expressed their intention "to continue expanding comprehensive cooperation in the areas of mutual interest," Russian foreign ministry said
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Kremlin official blames Kiev for destabilization in Black Sea
"Clearly, the activities of Ukraine’s armed forces and mercenaries are the main destabilizing factor in the Black Sea region," Nikolay Patrushev noted
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Recognition of Crimea, Donbass as part of Russia imperative in settlement — Lavrov
Moscow has made no secret regarding its position on the settlement, the Russian foreign minister added
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Global situation prompts Russia to strengthen its Navy — presidential aide
"The country pays special attention to the construction of modern ships," Marine Board Chairman Nikolay Patrushev said
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Israel rejects idea of 5-year Gaza ceasefire in exchange for hostage release — report
According to the latest data from Israel, Hamas continues to hold 59 hostages in Gaza
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Trump says Zelensky asked for more weapons at Rome meeting
US president noted that "he's been saying that for three years"
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Putin thanks North Korea for its help in liberating Kursk Region
"We commend the North Korean soldiers’ heroism, their excellent training and dedication displayed while fighting, shoulder to shoulder with Russian soldiers, defending our Motherland as their own," the Russian president emphasized
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Russian nuclear submarine hits coastal target from distance of over 1,100 km during drills
During the second phase of the drills, the Krasnoyarsk submarine performed a mission to search for a mock enemy submarine, and attacked it with a rocket torpedo
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IN BRIEF: Kremlin spokesman speaks on liberation of Russia’s Kursk Region, Ukraine talks
Russia continues its special military operation but is ready to start negotiations with Ukraine without preconditions, Dmitry Peskov stressed
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Iran’s Shahid Rajaee port blast caused by negligence — Interior Ministry
According to Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, "necessary precautions" were not taken at the port
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Navy ensures reliable protection of Russia — Kremlin aide
Nikolay Patrushev noted that the Russian Navy was playing an active role in the special military operation
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Kim sees North Korea’s participation in liberation of Kursk Region as 'sacred mission'
He announced that a memorial to the North Korean soldiers who participated in the operation would soon be established in Pyongyang
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Trump says Zelensky ready to abandon claims to Crimea
"Nobody brought it up for 12 years, and now they bring it up", US leader added
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West delirious about nuclear apocalypse scenarios — Kremlin aide
"European capitals have once again resorted to the shameful policy of coddling with neo-Nazis," Nikolay Patrushev told
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Putin to meet with Lukashenko at forum in Volgograd
A separate meeting will focus on current issues concerning the development of relations between Russia and Belarus
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Zelensky asking Trump for weapons at Pope's funeral 'absolute mockery' — lawmaker
"This risks undermining Trump’s peaceful initiatives and may cause more escalation and civilian deaths," Mikhail Sheremet warned
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Houthis claim Saudi Arabia shelled Yemen’s Saada province
According to the report, a woman was killed in the attack on the borderline district of Shada
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Avtovaz plans to boost exports to 30,000 cars in 2025 — chief executive
Avtovaz exported more than 20,000 Lada cars in 2024
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