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Developments in eastern Ukraine
Early voting in Ukraine's self-proclaimed Luhansk Republic shows high turnout
The elections of the head of republic and parliamentarians in the Luhansk People’s Republic will be held on November 2
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Tehran hands over response via Islamabad to US message delivered by Pakistan minister — TV
No information regarding the specific details of Tehran’s response is available
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Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 205 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and a US-made armored vehicle in its areas of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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US-Israeli strike on humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran reported
The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incident
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NATO talks urgent drone purchases — media
The outcome of the talks remains unclear
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No country was under so much pressure as Russia now — Medvedev
Dmitry Medvedev called "the unprecedented external pressure" one of the challenges of our time
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Russia, China, Niger vote against anti-Iranian IAEA resolution — TASS source
According to the source, ten countries abstained, while 21 voted in favor
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Aftermath of Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions, casualties in Krasnodar Region
Drone debris struck a multi-story residential building in the city of Krasnodar, injuring two people
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Gulf countries call on UNSC to hold Iran accountable for attacks against them
The top Gulf Cooperation Council diplomats placed full responsibility for the hostile actions "and their grave repercussions on the security of the region, international navigation and energy supplies"
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Cats rule Russian homes as pet ownership nears 70% — poll
Researchers suggest that pets play an increasingly important role in helping urban residents cope with "digital loneliness" as more communication moves online
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US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV
Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation
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Kremlin briefing covers Ukrainian attack on Sevastopol Panorama, Putin-Pashinyan meeting
The Kremlin is confident that the Sevastopol Panorama will be restored and will become "better than before"
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Spacecraft with new ISS crew, relics of Orthodox saint launched from Baikonur spaceport
The crew comprises Russia’s Sergey Ryzhikov and Andrey Borisenko, as well as US astronaut Robert Shane Kimbrough
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CENTCOM denied closure of Strait of Hormuz
The US Central Command also said that not a single US ship had been struck in the Strait
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Ukrainian troops retreat from Stary Karavan in DPR to fallback positions — expert
Andrey Marochko noted that Ukrainian militants are now are excessively using drone in the Olkhovskiye forests
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Trump says might not extend trade agreement with Canada and Mexico
The US president said that he has the right to terminate this agreement
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Italian PM calls for building dialogue with Moscow
Giorgia Meloni also called for appointing a single EU representative on Ukraine but did not give any names
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Air defenses shoot down 90 Ukrainian drones over Russia’s Bryansk Region
There were no casualties or damage
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Europe’s security destruction, Armenia in CSTO, 'miracles': Lavrov's statements
According to the Russian foreign minister, it would take a miracle for the EU to change its position on Ukraine
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FIDE temporarily suspends Russian Chess Federation’s membership
The decision would not affect the participation of eligible Russian players in international chess competitions
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Guterres warns of risk of new full-scale war in Gulf region
According to the UN chief, civilians and civilian infrastructure in several countries across the region have come under attack
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian naval base, ammo and fuel depots in past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 210 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Tanker with Iranian oil change course, heading to China — PTI
The change in the destination of Pin Shun appears to be payment-related, Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst at Kpler, noted
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Russian envoy expects next meeting with US negotiators to take place in June
Kirill Dmitriev stressed that he is "in constant contact" with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
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Sanctions do not prevent Russian banks from generating strong profits, expanding — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov pointed out that companies operating in the market provide the full range of services
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BrahMos JV announces readiness to supply missiles for Russian troops
These will be either missiles for the Navy or missiles for ground forces, Alexander Maksichev said
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Situation in Middle East escalating dangerously — Bahrain's foreign minister
According to Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Manama attaches great importance to international efforts aimed at de-escalation
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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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British defense secretary resigns over lack of investment
John Healey said that he was stepping down "with great regret and reluctance"
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Iran to hit more targets if US attacks Kharg Island — ambassador
Tehran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Amir Hossein Hosseini also expressed hope that the conflict would be resolved diplomatically
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US effectively using ceasefire with Iran, refining intel data — Pentagon chief
This process has significantly improved compared to the beginning of the war with Iran, Pete Hegseth said
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FACTBOX: What we know about Ukrainian drone attack on Panorama of Siege of Sevastopol
Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said the historical building housing the Panorama of the Siege of Sevastopol was virtually destroyed
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Strike on Sevastopol museum of special significance for Kiev's Western backers — MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed that European attempts to encroach on Crimea had always ended in failure
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Israel, US attack amusement park in central Iran
No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet
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Another strike hits area near Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran
One of the facility’s security guards was killed, Iran’s AEOI said
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Ukrainian strikes target bridges in Kherson Region, damage 15 homes in Sevastopol
Experts are examining the structures to assess their condition
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New UN secretary-general unable to resolve Ukrainian conflict alone — Russian envoy
The next UN secretary-general may play an important role in resolving it, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya noted
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Gulf states declare right to collective response to Iranian attacks
The document stressed that the security of GCC member states is indivisible and that an attack on one of them would be regarded as an assult on the bloc as a whole
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Russian forces moving westward from Stary Karavan in DPR — expert
The enemy is extensively using robotic systems and drones, military expert Andrey Marochko said
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Pezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorism
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Vucic says may resign as president to run for prime minister
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic pointed out that he may resign from his post "even sooner" than in three or four month
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US forces escort over 200 vessels through Strait of Hormuz, including tankers — Trump
The US president said that more than 100 million barrels of oil making its way through the Strait
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Russia’s Almaz-Antey unveils radar capable of intercepting 50 UAVs at Fleet 2026 show
The system can spot an FPV drone at a distance of 2 km and fixed-wing UAVs at a range of 5 km
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Duma bans deportation of foreigners who fought in Russian army
According to the bill, they cannot be denied temporary residence permits, residence permits, or work permits
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Sounds of operating air defense systems hear in western Tehran — agency
Explosions were also heard in the Sikir and Minab counties in southern Iran
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IN BRIEF: Key takeaways from presidential envoy Dmitriev’s interview to Berliner Zeitung
Kirill Dmitriev noted that many European companies expressed willingness to return to the Russian market
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Roubaud panorama fragments survive damage from Sevastopol attack — MFA
According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, the painting The Assault of June 6, 1855 sustained critical damage in preliminary assessments
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EC to toughen visa policy against Russia, Belarus and Iran — source
This proposal will include new criteria to reject visa granting to nationals of countries from which, in the opinion of the European Commission, public security threats emanate
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Irritation of LGBT-friendly EU proves Russia does everything right — Putin
European officials are irritated by the sight of Russian happy children, the Russian leader said
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Press review: Russia opens Northern Sea Route to West and Jerusalem envoy heads to Moscow
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, June 10th
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US military denies reports of warship damaged in Strait of Hormuz
The media reported earlier that Iran had carried out strikes on US targets in the Middle East in retaliation for an attack by Washington
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Russia promises to do its best to prevent escalation in Transnistria
According to Igor Dodon, the most dangerous development of events would be Moldova's involvement in the conflict in Ukraine through the escalation of the situation in Transnistria, which, in fact, the radicals in Kiev and Chisinau are seeking, Maria Zakharova said
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US interested in calling on Arab nations to help pay for cost of Iran operation — official
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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Iran attacks US facilities in Middle East following US strikes — agency
According to the news agency, Iran has attacked the Harir airbase in Iraqi Kurdistan, disabling a military radar
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Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait
Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said
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US, Israel take global economy hostage, Iranian envoy says
According to Peyman Saadat, oil prices could rise to $150-200 per barrel, if they continue in the same way
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USC unveils Amur-1650 submarine at naval show
The USC stand shows a mockup of the Amur 1650 submarine developed by the Rubin Design Bureau with vertical launchers and an air-independent power plant
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Colombian president suspended from office until June 21 — newspaper
According to the report, similar initiatives against the head of state had been considered before but were rejected each time because of doubts about their legal basis and validity
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Press review: India eyes Russian LNG as Rubio’s visit pushes Central Asia minerals trade
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, June 11th
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Inflation is declining in Russia — Putin
Proposals made by the business and presented at the meeting should be considered by the next meeting, the head of state noted
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Fire at oil refinery in Krasnodar Region caused by drone debris extinguished
Firefighting operations involved 34 rescuers and 12 fire engines
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz for all vessels — top brass
The naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that they have already hit two vessels trying to pass through the Strait
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Putin, Russian Security Council members discuss measures for September elections
Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev delivered a report
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Russian MP warns of nuclear proliferation risk if Israel uses nukes against Iran
Alexey Pushkov noted that the question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will use nuclear weapons in Iran has been actively discussed on American television in recent days
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz until further notice — government agency
"Applicants who have already obtained transit permits are kindly requested to remain patient and await further notice by the PGSA," the agency said
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Ukrainian attacks kill civilian, leave another ten injured in Russia’s Belgorod Region
The Ukrainian armed forces attacked the Belgorod Region 78 times in the past 24 hours
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Zaporozhye nuke plant informs IAEA inspectors of complete power loss
According to ZNPP spokesperson Yevgenia Yashina, the cause of the incident is unclear
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Persian Gulf countries running out of interceptor missiles - Bloomberg
Iran has fired almost 1,200 ballistic missiles and 4,000 Shahed drones at the Gulf states since the start of the war
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Trump raised possibility of using nuclear weapons against Iran — Hersh
According to the US journalist Seymour Hersh, the talk centered around strikes on underground missile production sites in Iran
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USC unveils concept of its small-displacement submarine during Fleet 2026 defense show
It is powered by a closed-cycle gas turbine engine, running on diesel fuel
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Bahrain looks to coordinate with Russia to strengthen global security — top diplomat
Bahrain highly appreciates coordination with Russia on international platforms, Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani said
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Strike on Sevastopol museum constitutes deliberate act of vandalism — MFA
"According to the Sevastopol authorities, the strike was deliberate," Maria Zakharova said
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IN BRIEF: Foreign Ministry's takes on attacks against Sevastopol, UAV production for Kiev
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Moscow would publish the addresses of industrial sites in Canada producing drones for the Kiev regime
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French, British, German ambassadors leave Russian Foreign Ministry after 90-minute meeting
French Ambassador Nicolas de Riviere said the discussion went well
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Opposition party wins enough votes to enter Armenian parliament after recount
Iveta Tonoyan added that as a result of cooperation with the Central Election Commission of Armenia, the counting of ballots at the polling stations continues
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FSB foils terrorist attack on Russian Defense Ministry official
According to the security agency, "a foreign national born in 1990, tasked by Ukrainian intelligence agencies with shooting a Russian serviceman, was identified and detained in the Moscow Region"
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Zala shows Kama USV at Fleet 2026 defense show
The Kama can travel 700 km away from the shore and carry a payload weighing up to 600 kg
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Putin signs into law bill allowing to arrest property of relocants who violated law
The new legislation will also allow arresting their bank deposits and accounts
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US to launch harsh strikes on Iran in coming hours — Trump
The US president explained the upcoming strikes by Iran’s alleged downing of American helicopter Apache
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Russia needs 'serious reassurances' from Europe to begin dialogue, says Lavrov
According to the foreign minister, Moscow should be convinced that European proposals are of a serious nature and not just another attempt to protect and preserve, as well as strengthen, the Kiev Nazi regime
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All services can return to Russia if they comply with its laws — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov cited the example of Roblox online game platform
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Russia to release addresses of drone production sites in Canada, diplomat warns
Maria Zakharova said that Russia reserves the right to give an appropriate response
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Series of explosions reported from several Iranian localities — agency
Apart from that, clashes between the US and Iranian naval forces were reported
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All latest Indian Navy ships to carry BrahMos cruise missiles — JV executive
The missile’s different versions are operational in all the three branches of India’s Armed Forces: the Air Force, the Army and the Navy
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Iran calls on Saudi Arabia to ‘eject’ US troops from region
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation
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Putin calls EU sanctions against children's centers nonsense and disgrace to their authors
The Russian leader said it is not clear what effect the authors of such restrictions expect
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IN BRIEF: Key statements from Kremlin spokesman Peskov briefing
According to Dmitry Peskov, Russia is concerned about the latest escalation between the US and Iran and calls on all parties to exercise restraint and return to negotiations
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US hopes strikes on Iran not going to derail deal — media
According to the report, Qatari mediators were holding talks in Tehran in hopes of getting the negotiations back on track and closing the remaining gaps
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Nord Stream restoration could take about three years — RBC
This timeframe includes project design, obtaining permits, procuring materials, mobilizing contractors, and carrying out the repair work on the damaged sections
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Zaporozhye nuke plant loses off-site power, activates backup diesel generators
Radiation levels at the site remain normal
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Demand for relocation to Russia from Germany increases 2.5-fold — cooperation agency head
According to Igor Chaika, countries of the collective West now account for the largest share of applicants
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Russia open to trust-based dialogue with Japan — Russian ambassador
Nikolay Nozdrev also stressed that Russia is committed to strengthening economic cooperation
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Poland opposes giving funds from European Peace Facility to Ukraine — deputy minister
Cezary Tomczyk stressed that Warsaw will fight till the bitter end to receive the 500 million euro from this fund, which his country is entitled to
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Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude oil prices on the London-based ICE exchange are up 1.9% amid the latest developments
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US struck Kuwait with copied Iranian drone to sell it air defense systems — diplomat
The Kuwaiti Civil Aviation Authority said on June 3 that the passenger terminal T1 at Kuwait International Airport has been attacked by drones and missiles launched from Iran
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Russian Foreign Ministry says to receive British, French, German envoys, listen to them
Sergey Lavrov recalled that the West, represented by the Eurotroika, had already had the opportunity to influence the conflict resolution, but they "distinguished themselves with a minus sign" by acting as "antiheroes of this whole story"
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Sirens sounding in Bahrain again — interior ministry
Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place
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Gulf countries slam Iranian attacks as closing 'doors of dialogue'
According to the Gulf Cooperation Council Ministerial Council, "these hostile acts do not serve any understanding or rapprochement, but rather distance peoples from one another"
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Envoys of France, UK, Germany arrive at Russian MFA for meeting with senior diplomat
Nicolas de Riviere, Nigel Casey and Alexander Lambsdorff entered the building without making any comment
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Russia insists on US nuclear weapons withdrawal from Europe — Russian diplomat
Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Andrey Belousov mentioned the existing possibility of inflicting damage on the most important civilian and military infrastructure facilities in Russia
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What is known about Russian Deputy Foreign Minister's meeting with EU Three ambassadors
The meeting lasted around an hour and a half
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Russia already receiving feedback from Gulf countries on regional peace concept — Lavrov
The Russian top diplomat noted that Moscow had for several years advocated for a meeting between Arab and Iranian leaders to develop a security concept for the Persian Gulf region with the support of external players
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