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Conflict in Syria
Refusing cooperation with Syria while launching airstrikes on its territory wrong — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in an interview with the TASS said the chances for the resumption of the negotiations on Syria are improving
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
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Afghanistan to resume active participation in SCO — ambassador to Russia
According to Gul Hassan, thanks to the efforts of Moscow and Beijing, most of the organization's member states "have come to the conclusion that it would be viable to restore Afghanistan's active participation in the SCO's work"
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Trump says Mexico stopped oil supplies to Cuba after he talked to its leader
US President claims that the leader of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, "was very good"
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Trump says Caracas' share from Venezuelan oil sales yet to be discussed
The leadership of Venezuela is "doing a really good job", claims US Predisent
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Peace deal to be just first step in resolving Ukraine crisis — US envoy to NATO
Agreement on the Ukrainian conflict is a complex issue, says Matthew Whitaker
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Quake with 5.8 magnitude strikes off coast of Kingdom of Tonga
According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center, the epicenter was located 112 km from the nation's capital, Nuku'alofa
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Bitriver mining company founder accused of tax evasion
Igor Runets has been placed under house arrest
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Serbia saves at least 300 mln euro per year thanks to Russian gas — Russian ambassador
The stability of gas supplies to Serbia has been maintained throughout the entire period of the agreement
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Seasoned legal team takes on Maduro’s defense — Venezuelan Embassy in Russia
The defense of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro represents a battle for truth for the country’s authorities
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Protesters tear down EU flag during rally calling for France's exit from European Union
Over 1,000 people participated in the demonstration
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Military victory in special military operation visible on several fronts — Medvedev
The goal of Russia’s victory in the special military operation includes preventing new conflicts, Medvedev said
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Ukraine, Europe should support Trump’s peace plan — Russian special envoy
Kirill Dmitriev commented on Vladimir Zelensky’s statement that Ukraine did not receive a batch of air defense missiles because Europe did not pay for them
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Zelensky says Ukrainian negotiating team will travel to UAE on Monday evening
Vladimir Zelensky pointed out that there is an agreement on a meeting "at a due level"
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INTERVIEW: Trump managed to cope with internal processes, despite ‘deep state’ — Medvedev
There are supporters of the Republican policy, but there are factions within the Republicans
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Russian forces liberate Zelenoye in Kharkov Region, Sukhetskoye in DPR
At the same time, total losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the special military operation zone over the past day amounted to about 1,085 servicemen
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Eight Turkish citizens killed in bus crash in Antalya — governor
There were 34 people on board, Hulusi Sahin said
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NASA plans new commercial mission to ISS for January 2027
The crew is expected to include four people, they will spend around 14 days aboard the International Space Station
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Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Kiev loses 1,205 troops along engagement line in past day
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Russia ‘has not found’ any submarines Trump said he would deploy — Medvedev
The US leader is introducing new methods of governance and is effectively the first US president to govern through social media
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OPEC+ notes high volatility on oil market amid geopolitical risks — Russian deputy PM
Another factor, in his words, is the risk of blocking the Strait of Hormuz
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Global situation continues to deteriorate — Shoigu
This dictates the need for regular synchronization on pressing issues of international security
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Russia consistently supports China on Taiwan issue — Shoigu
According to him, Russia is also "closely monitoring Japan’s policy of accelerated militarization"
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EU to replace Russian oil price cap by complete ban of marine transportation — Bloomberg
The news agency said the proposal was backed by EU countries, which adopt sanction packages under the principle of unanimity
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INTERVIEW: Europe undermines foundations of its existence — Medvedev
According to Medvedev, the European Union is free not to like Russia’s leaders or Russia’s political system, "this is their right"
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Syrian security forces to begin deployment to al-Hasakah governorate on Friday 2 — media
Oil fields in Rumeilan and al-Sweida, as well as Qamishli airport and all border crossings will come over under the government’s control
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OPEC+ agrees to keep production quotas for March at December 2025 level
The Next OPEC+ meeting will be held on March 1, 2026
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Russia’s UN ambassador has no doubt US will achieve its goal in Greenland
Vasily Nebenzya believes that the issue is "not necessarily about sovereignty over Greenland"
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China, Russia should maintain close contacts on security issues — Wang Yi
Wang Yi recalled that Beijing and Moscow are advancing a comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era
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Finnish politician Mema says only Orban can lead EU dialogue with Russia
Armando Mema noted that even Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is not suited for the role of a peacemaker, despite having shifted her position on the Ukrainian issue after Donald Trump’s election as US president
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Putin to hold informal talks with Egyptian leader on October 16
The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will hold informal talks on October 16
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Trumps says against relocating UN headquarters from New York
The US leader also stressed that he was sure he could "solve the problem" on non-payment of UN contributions by some countries "very easily"
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Kiev troops bombard Donetsk People’s Republic three times over past day
Two civilians were killed and two more were injured
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Trump says Iran deal may be 'satisfactory' if Tehran renounces nuclear arms
US President said that he "doesn't know if they will do it"
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Afghanistan to resume active participation in SCO — ambassador to Russia
According to Gul Hassan, thanks to the efforts of Moscow and Beijing, most of the organization's member states "have come to the conclusion that it would be viable to restore Afghanistan's active participation in the SCO's work"
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Russia sought common approaches to history with Poland, but Russophobia prevailed — Peskov
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INTERVIEW: Medvedev sees continuity between special military operation and World War II
The main thing remains the same: protecting your loved ones and your country, said the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council
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Turkey, Egypt, Qatar working to organize Witkoff’s meeting with Iranian officials — media
The meeting is expected to be organized later this week
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Swiss Foreign Minister announces planned visit to Moscow, Kiev
Under his leadership, Switzerland has clearly defined the OSCE's priorities for the current year, he noted
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Russia urges Ukraine to be more humane to Timoshenko
This is our humanistic and political stance which we have already expressed
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OPEC+ quota in February falls by nearly 300,000 bpd
Under the latest schedule, Iraq, the UAE, Kazakhstan, and Oman are required to compensate for oil overproduction from December 2025 through June 2026 inclusive
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Russia and Afghanistan to increase number of direct flights — ambassador to Moscow
Gul Hassan added that work is underway to launch direct flights between Kabul and Moscow with Kam Air in the near future
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Russia-Serbia relations do not need ‘reset’ and will continue to develop — ambassador
Our current cooperation is an example of productive, balanced, and truly friendly relations
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Israel to allow passage at Rafah crossing on February 2 after test reopening
The opening of the Rafah crossing in both directions is one of the mandatory conditions for implementing the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza
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Putin, Xi to continue regular contacts this year — Russian Security Council secretary
The talks focused on the current developments in various parts of the world that are of concern for both Moscow and Beijing
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Russian attack aircraft liberated village of Zelenoye in dense fog
Warmer temperatures, high humidity, and rising fog prevented enemy drones from operating effectively, the Russian Defense Ministry said
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US-led coalition re-deploying combat vehicles from Syria to northern Iraq — media
According to the newspaper, warplanes are patrolling airspace over the base
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Shoigu expected to discuss key Russia-China ties with Wang Yi
The Russian Security Council Secretary added that he always visits the Chinese capital with great pleasure
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West will never be able to sow discord between Russia, China — Shoigu
The level of foreign policy coordination between the two countries is "traditionally high"
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Russia to take into account Japan’s source toward supporting Kiev, anti-Russian sanctions
According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, amid the current developments in Japan, where "a parliamentary election campaign has recently started, speculations on the above-mentioned topic are seen as pure populism"
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Russian scientist copes with mathematical problem unsolved for 190 years
This breakthrough radically changes the understanding of one of the oldest areas of mathematics, crucial to fundamental physics and economics
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Trump says hopes deal with Iran will be made
He also noted that the United States has "the largest and most powerful ships in the world"
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Europe directly prepares for war with Russia using Kiev authorities — Lavrov
At the same time, according to the minister, Moscow never interferes in relations between the United States and European countries
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Trump says US counting on negotiations with Iran, hopes something will come of it
Trump agreed with the view that Iran is willing to negotiate, but it is unclear what its goals are
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US cannot keep oil prices below $50 per barrel, Jeffrey Sachs tells TASS
Earlier, Trump said that the United States would like to see a further decline in the international oil prices to $53 per barrel
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West battlegroup develops heavy carrier drone for Koshchei anti-tank mine
The source said that various types of ammunition, such as the TM-62 anti-tank mine, food, water and relay equipment can serve as a payload for the Koshchei drone
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Letting Russia-US relations degrade into hot confrontation would be a crime — Lavrov
But far from always will such major countries as Russia and the United States see these national interests coincide
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Press review: Russia ready to aid Syria as Trump tariffs fall short on US national debt
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, January 29th
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Trump announces start of talks on Greenland, hopes for 'good deal'
According to the United States' President, Europe wants the US to conclude an agreement
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Zelensky says new settlement talks set for February 4-5 in Abu Dhabi
Ukraine is ready for a substantive conversation and is interested in ensuring that the outcome brings the conflict closer to a real and dignified end
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Russian army liberates 24 settlements in January
Most of these were liberated in the Zaporozhye Region
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Any armed aggression against Iran fraught with regional conflict — Iran’s Supreme Leader
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called on the Iranian people not to be afraid
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Gold price falls below $4,700 for first time since January 19
By 4:15 a.m. Moscow time, the price of gold accelerated its decline and stood at 4,644.8
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Trump is ‘genuinely trying’ to go down in history as peacemaker — Medvedev
The chaos often used to describe the actions of US President Donald Trump in fact conceals a carefully thought-out policy
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Russia-US-Ukraine talks postponed for several days — NYT
The reason for the postponement is unknown
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Venezuelan-level betrayal should not be expected in Cuba — Russia's UN envoy
Russia’s Permanent Representative at the UN Vasily Nebenzya noted that recent US statements on Cuba largely remained "just rhetoric for now"
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Rodriguez to grant amnesty to political prisoners
"I want to announce a decision to promote a general amnesty law that will cover the entire period of political violence from 1999 to the present," Rodriguez said
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Top French diplomat says Europe should have channel of communication with Russia
Jean-Noel Barrot noted that Paris has never ruled out the possibility of dialogue with Moscow
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Starmer speaks in favor of UK joining the EU defense fund
The UK Prime Minister stressed that Britain would like to see whether there is a way in which it can work more closely with the EU
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Russian sailors from seized Marinera tanker return home
Оne of the crew members, Maksim Karpenko expressed gratitude to the Russian Foreign Ministry and to the head of the Republic of Crimea, Sergey Aksyonov, for their assistance in securing their release
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Russian forces strike transport infrastructure used by Ukrainian troops
Total losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the special military operation zone over the past day amounted to about 1,085 servicemen
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Trump says wants deal with Cuba, not crisis on island
Cuban authorities will make a deal with the US, says United States' President
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Mpox case confirmed in hospital in Moscow Region’s Domodedovo
Russia’s consumer rights watchdog is conducting an epidemiological probe
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Action legend Seagal lists mansion outside Moscow for sale
According to the statement, the residence includes a two-story mansion, a two-car garage, a guest house, a bathhouse, and a barbeque gazebo, all situated on a forested plot of 1,500 square meters
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INTERVIEW: Russia respects US people’s choice of Trump as president — Medvedev
The Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council recalled that the President of the United States had no experience at all when he began his career in government, which is an "unprecedented story"
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UN has no moral right to participate in Ukraine talks — envoy
Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya added that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "clearly playing on one side"
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Top French diplomat says Europe is only source of financial assistance to Ukraine
Jean-Noel Barrot noted that Europe also supplies Kiev with a larger part of intelligence and military support
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Russian gas exports to Europe via TurkStream rise by 11% in January
The figure amounted to 1.73 bln cubic meters
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New Chinese ambassador arrives in Moscow
The 55-year-old Zhang Hanhui is fluent in Russian
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Shoigu arrives in China on official visit
The sides will discuss the changed situation in the field of international and regional security, the Security Council’s press service said
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Sides agree to continue talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi in mid-week — source
The talks are expected to be held in the trilateral format
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Ludwig Goransson wins Grammy for Best Original Score
Other nominees in this category included scores from the film "How to Train Your Dragon," the musical "Wicked," the TV series "Severance," and the animated film "The Wild Robot"
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Balkan states should join EU prior to Ukraine — Italian foreign minister
Italy has certain obligations to the Balkans, said Antonio Tajani
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Press review: Russia, UAE hold Kremlin talks and NATO plans defense bank by 2027
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, January 30th
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Russia resolutely condemns US illegitimate bans against Cuba — diplomat
This is yet another and quite radical recurrence, the strategy of maximum pressure on the Island of Freedom repeatedly used by Washington
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China, Russia should build a fair global governance system — Wang Yi
Beijing and Moscow should promote the development of "genuine multilateralism, preserve the international system with the UN at its core, and uphold fair and orderly multipolarity
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Europe drives wedges between Russia and the US — Lavrov
They view US President Donald Trump's policies as biased in favor of Russia at the expense of European interests
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Trump argues India will buy oil from Venezuela, not Iran
US President claims that the concept for the deal is prepared
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Liberation of Konstantinovka by Russian troops to affect whole military operation — expert
According to Vitaly Kiselev, Konstantinovka is currently one of the most difficult areas in the zone of the special military operation
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Guterres’ 'bizarre statement' and costly Russophobia: MFA spokeswoman’s statements
Maria Zakharova also said that Moldova’s Russophobia is pushing the country "to nowhere" and costs it too high
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Year 2026 opens new horizons for China-Russia ties — Foreign Minister
Wang Yi noted that the international situation in 2026 has become "even more complex and unstable"
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Russia-China ties are highly effective and built on trust — Shoigu
These foundations are enshrined in the landmark Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation between Russia and China
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Russian Special Envoy Dmitriev arrives in Miami
The news agency Reuters reported earlier, citing sources, that he was expected to arrive in Miami on January 31 for a meeting with officials of the US administration
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Federal forces to stop helping Democratic cities suppress protests, says Trump
US President had announced that federals will cease to assist local autorities in Democrat cities
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Electricity disruptions in Ukraine affect power supply in Moldova — republic’s ministry
The Chisinau mayor instructed the relevant agencies to provide explanations for the situation that had emerged and urged citizens "to stay calm"
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EU authorities unable to respond to global challenges or even recognize them — Peskov
People in power in most European countries are "poorly educated, irresponsible", the Kremlin Spokesman said
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Russian air defenses down 94 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones in past day
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, since the start of the special military operation, a total of the following have been destroyed: 670 aircraft, 283 helicopters, 111,775 unmanned aerial vehicles
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Press review: India, EU sign mother of all deals and Moscow offers Iran‑US mediation
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, January 28th
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TASS Photo Chronicle celebrates its 100th anniversary
It is the oldest photographic service in Russia and the CIS countries
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American band Turnstile wins Best Rock Album prize at this year’s Grammy Awards
Other nominees in this category included Deftones, Haim, Linkin Park and Yungblud
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Rafah crossing on Egypt-Gaza border begins operation in test mode
Last time wounded Palestinians were evacuated to Egypt via the Rafah checkpoint in February 2025
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In Kirov Region 21 cargo train cars derail
Repair works are underway
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Venezuela exports liquefied petroleum gas for the first time — Rodriguez
Venezuela’s authorized president did not specify the volume of the shipment
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