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21 Nov 2014, 18:20
Head of Ukraine's Security Service proposes to ban Communist Party
Head of Ukraine's Security Service says the Communist Party is to blame for the 1932/1933 famine in Ukraine that killed over 2 million people
© Famine victims remembrance day in Ukraine (archive)
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Ukraine’s new coalition plans banning Communist, anti-Ukrainian propaganda
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Mass demolition of monuments to Lenin in Ukraine disapproved in Russia
Ukrainian protesters continue toppling Lenin statues
Russian communists compare Lenin statue demolition in Ukraine to zombie movies
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Ukraine
1 hour ago
Canadian premier to attend events marking anniversary of Auschwitz death camp liberation
He will be accompanied by Canadian Holocaust survivors as well as Canada’s Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism, Deborah Lyons
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3 hours ago
Trump says people shouldn’t forget Russia ‘helped us’ win World War II
"I love the Russian people, and always had a very good relationship with President [of Russia Vladimir] Putin," the US President wrote on his Truth Social platform
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Today,
17:29
West to start preparing for new conflict with Russia after clash in Ukraine over — Times
Lt. Gen. Ralph Wooddisse, the commander of NATO’s allied rapid reaction corps, said the Russian armed forces will be a "whole lot better next time round" as its military has shown the ability to constantly adapt to battlefield challenges
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4 hours ago
Death toll in hotel fire at Turkish ski resort climbs to 79 — prosecutors
The hotel was housing 238 people at the time of the tragic accident
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Today,
07:02
New Russian fiber-optic drone wipes out Ukrainian combat vehicle in Kursk Region
The Knyaz Vandal of Novgorod FPV cable-controlled drone has been engineered by the Ushkuinik research and production center
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14 Mar 2022, 12:38
Russia’s operation in Ukraine proceeds according to plan — Kremlin spokesman
The operation will be completed on time and in full, Dmitry Peskov noted
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Today,
12:52
Iran’s intelligence minister warns against accords with the US
Esmaeil Khatib believes the United States is likely to intensify its pressures on Iran after the inauguration of President Donald Trump
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Today,
13:24
Ukraine launches drones at two enterprises in Russia’s Belgorod Region
The roofing of a storage facility and two vehicles were damaged
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Yesterday,
14:19
Sales of used passenger cars in Russia up 6% in 2024 to 6 mln — statistics
In December, 523,000 used passenger cars were sold in Russia, which is 24.6% higher year-on-year
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Today,
11:53
Russian army’s foothold on Oskol River’s right bank growing, expert says
"The enemy’s attempts to retain their positions there are not the same as, for instance, three or four months, half a year ago, when we could not even approach the Oskol River," Colonel Vitaly Kiselyov said
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Today,
08:53
Any day could be Zelensky’s final in office, Ukrainian lawmaker believes
Donald Trump claimed that he planned to resolve the Ukrainian conflict in the near future and on January 21, the US leader told reporters that "Zelensky wants to make a deal"
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Today,
16:17
Russian authorities should respond to accelerated inflation — Putin
The head of state noted that there should be no imbalances in the credit sphere because the decline of activity in this sector may create risks for economic development on the whole
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Today,
07:59
Russia, Uzbekistan approve program of strategic partnership in military sphere
The documents were signed by Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov and his Uzbek counterpart Shukhrat Halmukhamedov
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4 hours ago
Ukraine’s frontline to collapse in 100 days, if Zelensky does not negotiate — lawmaker
Alexander Dubinsky believes that Vladimir Zelensky lies the number of soldiers at the frontline is as large as 880,000
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Today,
17:27
UN welcomes release of Galaxy Leader ship’s crew
The Yemen-based Ansar Allah movement announced on January 22 that it had released the crew of the Galaxy Leader cargo vessel, as part of a ceasefire deal for the Gaza Strip
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Yesterday,
16:28
Moscow notifies Tokyo of terminating agreements that set up Japan Centers in Russia
"The unprecedented unfriendly steps that has been taken by Tokyo against our country since February 2022 are contrary to the spirit and letter of the memorandums," the Russian Foreign Ministry stated
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4 hours ago
Zelensky fears US will seal Ukraine’s fate behind its back
"I very much believe that the US won’t do that, although I’m not sure that earlier this did not happen," Vladimir Zelensky said
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Two days ago,
13:12
Tourist flow from Russia to Japan up 2.4-fold in 2024 — association
All in all, Japan accepted almost 36.87 mln foreign tourists in 2024, with South Korea, China and Taiwan being among three leaders in terms of entry
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1 hour ago
Journalist Lex Fridman says he wants to interview Putin in Russia
Fridman didn’t say whether he had reached an agreement for the interview with the Russian leader
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3 hours ago
Colombian police make historically large cocaine bust — president
Including today, Colombian police have seized 24 metric tons of cocaine this month alone, Gustavo Petro said
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Yesterday,
16:03
World needs shared prosperity, not 'golden age of America' — Medvedev
The dialogue between the heads of Russia and China, held after the US presidential inauguration is undeniable proof of the multipolarity of the modern world, the official noted
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2 hours ago
Russia needs to look at Trump’s proposals on Ukraine first — diplomat
"It's not merely the question of ending the war. It's first and foremost the question of addressing root causes of Ukrainian crisis," Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyansky said
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3 hours ago
Slovakia faces destabilization by those responsible for similar events in Georgia — party
Commenting on reports about "foreign experts" and their activities in her country, European Parliament member Katarina Roth Nevedalova said: "This is a question of national security, and we are in the process of assessing the situation"
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3 hours ago
In letter to Trump, Biden says he prays for US prosperity — TV
"As I take leave of this sacred office I wish you and your family all the best in the next four years," Joe Biden wrote
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Today,
12:42
Russian forces to control Ukrainian army routes after seizure of Zapadnoye in Kharkov area
The Russian troops continue expanding the right-bank bridgehead towards Kupyansk
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Yesterday,
18:30
Belgian court throws out von der Leyen’s vaccine transparency case
"The decision also applies to other parties that joined the lawsuit," the court said in a statement
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15 Jan, 14:26
Trump’s team prepares sanctions against Zelensky’s entourage — Ukrainian reporter
According to Diana Panchenko, these measures mark the beginning of the end for the "era of impunity" for Vladimir Zelensky
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Yesterday,
16:11
Trump may recognize reunified Russian regions, says US expert
Ukraine’s membership into NATO remains the main issue of the conflict, Christopher Helali emphasized
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Two days ago,
14:32
Trump will order to review trade relations with China, Canada and Mexico — WSJ
The memorandum offers a plan for possible further action, which may include duties and other measures
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Today,
15:03
Syria’s defense minister says talks with Moscow over Russian bases still ongoing
The talks are conducted by the Syrian leadership and involve the Syrian Foreign Ministry, according to Murhaf Abu Qasra
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1 hour ago
IDF says it thwarted attempts to violate Gaza ceasefire
Besides, "masked suspects were identified approaching IDF troops," the IDF press service said
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1 hour ago
Moscow, Tehran to fight against disinformation on international platforms — ministry
Apart from that, the sides expressed interest in expanding contacts and exchanges between Russian and Iranian media outlets
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Yesterday,
21:11
Death toll in Turkish hotel fire climbs to 76 — interior minister
According to Ali Yerlikaya, 52 of them have been identified and 45 bodies have been handed over to relatives
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Today,
08:57
Ukraine conflict unlikely to be resolved quickly under Trump, expert says
At the same time, Krissada Promvek highlighted a new trend in some European countries, which "have started to withdraw their support from Ukraine"
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4 hours ago
Weekly inflation stands at 0.25% in Russia-statistics
In annual terms, inflation in Russia was 10.06% as of January 20, 2024
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Today,
10:45
Colombian mercenary fighting in Russia’s Kursk Region detained
The investigation has revealed that Boorjes took part in the armed conflict for a financial reward as part of Ukrainian forces
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Today,
16:54
Trump says he has good relations with Putin, likes Russia
"I’m not looking to hurt Russia. I love the Russian people, and always had a very good relationship with President Putin," the US President wrote
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Today,
13:01
European Parliament votes to advise EU not to recognize presidential election in Belarus
Lawmakers also called for stepping up sanctions against Belarus, accusing its authorities of human rights violations
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Today,
10:00
Ukrainian commanders in Krasnoarmeisk form group of looters — Russian security officer
"There is evidence that it was organized by the command of the battlegroup stationed there, which is now managing the process," he said
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32 minutes ago
US cannot or doesn’t want to stop illegal arms trafficking to Haiti — Russian diplomat
According to the Russian diplomat, the United States refuses to share any information about what it is doing to stop arms trafficking to Haiti with experts from the UN Security Council’s sanctions committee
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Today,
05:59
Russian troops advance along three sectors of frontline, military expert says
Besides, Russian troops have "improved their frontline position" near Makeyevka in the Lugansk People’s Republic, Andrey Marochnko pointed out
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Today,
15:28
Russia's non-oil and gas revenues in 2024 increase by 26% — Putin
At the same time, the Russian budget received $13.15 bln in additional revenues from the sale of oil and gas in 2024, the head of state said
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Two days ago,
14:50
Trump prioritizes settlement in Ukraine — Lavrov
"They make it clear that they understand certain aspects of Russia's position, such as the unacceptability of Ukraine's membership in the North Atlantic Alliance," the Russian foreign minister noted
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Today,
00:09
Trump would be fine with Elon Musk acquiring TikTok
Trump also stated that he would be open to dialogue regarding the acquisition of TikTok by another major American entrepreneur
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Today,
14:30
Trump’s aggressive trade policies leading to global economic crisis — journal
"Trying to force others to use the dollar would actually make them want to use it less — and undermine its credibility," the article says
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Today,
10:43
Uzbek president, top Russian military official discuss bolstering strategic partnership
The statement noted that before the meeting, Belousov conveyed to Mirziyoyev Russian President Vladimir Putin’s best regards
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18 Jan, 15:42
Russian diplomat slams Ukraine-UK agreement as Kiev’s PR stunt
She recalled that the document covers various spheres, including trade, science, energy and others
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Yesterday,
21:13
Western countries using ‘hidden veto’ to block UNSC resolutions — Russian mission
According to First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyansky, Western countries openly abuse their membership in the UN Security Council
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1 hour ago
Canadian premier to attend events marking anniversary of Auschwitz death camp liberation
He will be accompanied by Canadian Holocaust survivors as well as Canada’s Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism, Deborah Lyons
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Yesterday,
11:24
Russian troops liberate Volkovo community in Donbass region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted more than 510 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed seven enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Yesterday,
22:25
French court issues new arrest warrant for ex-Syrian president Assad — media
The warrant was issued at the request of France's National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office, which investigated the death of 59-year-old Franco-Syrian national Salah Abou Nabout
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18 Nov 2024, 10:58
West’s decision on missile strikes gives Russia free hand to attack NATO bases — expert
According to Dmitry Suslov, retaliatory measures may include the handover of more advanced weapons to the forces "that are directly fighting against the US, particularly, in the Middle East"
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Today,
13:36
Zelensky goes on ‘witch hunt’ to shift blame for military failures — Ukrainian MP
According to Irina Gerashchenko, several Ukrainian generals have already been arrested and accused of defensive failures
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Today,
05:37
Infrastructure facilities suffer damage in Kiev-controlled part of Zaporozhye Region
Air raid sirens went off in the Kiev-controlled part of the Zaporozhye Region five times on January 21 and once on January 22
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Today,
16:20
Man, child killed in stabbing attack in southern Germany — report
The suspect, a 28-year-old Afghan man, has been detained
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Today,
16:22
Last year was rather successful for Russian economy — Putin
Key macro indicators are in the positive zone owing to calculated and responsible action of the government and the business community, the president said
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Yesterday,
20:16
Syria terminates Tartus port management contract with Russian company
The 49-year-long agreement was signed between the Syrian government and Russia’s Stroytransgas company in 2019
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Today,
12:40
West realizes peace in Ukraine hinges on tackling underlying issues — Lavrov
The foreign minister underscored Russia's continued commitment to achieving the goals of the special military operation and resolving the Ukrainian crisis by fixing its root causes
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Yesterday,
19:03
Kadyrov says drones destroyed Ukrainian firing positions equipped with Starlink
The operation was carried out in the Kharkov Region by servicemen of the West Akhmat battalion of the Russian Defense Ministry and the police department of Chechnya’s Kurchaloyevsky District
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Today,
07:18
Ukraine’s General Staff describes frontline situation as tense
Ukrainian commanders of various ranks have been describing the frontline situation as very complex lately
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Today,
10:43
Zelensky falls short of conservative values that Trump brings back — politician
Viktor Medvedchuk expects the US to become a much tougher and more determined actor in world politics during Trump's term
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Today,
01:11
Trump declares readiness to meet with Putin any time he wants
Presidents last spoke over the phone on July 23, 2020
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Today,
12:41
Higher import duties in the US may re-orient goods to Russian market — experts
Assuming the extension of US foreign trade restrictions to other Asian nations, deliveries of goods from India and Vietnam may potentially grow
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Today,
17:22
Kasatka signal relay drones developed in Russia
Flying at an altitude of one to two kilometers, Kasatka drone can transmit direct radio commands at a range of up to 50 kilometers to quadcopter suicide drones Tribunal
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Today,
11:27
Russian troops push for full control of Dzerzhinsk
According to the report, people from the main office of the Ukrainian armed forces keep complaining about an insufficient number of troops
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Yesterday,
18:48
Von der Leyen’s vaccine purchase transparency case to continue — plaintiff
"Today’s court decision will only grant Ursula von der Leyen a temporary respite from trial," Belgian lobbyist Frederic Baldan stressed
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Yesterday,
07:38
Ukraine’s army lacks strength to hold Krasnoarmeisk in Donbass area — ex-military officer
Igor Romanenko also highlighted that the situation in the Pokrovsk area "is indeed, difficult and is deteriorating"
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Today,
06:57
Trump becomes 'less precise' about China, Ukraine — former US legislator
Despite Trump’s calls on NATO allies to increase defense spending to five percent of GDP, many European countries "may find that the additional financial burden is simply too much to bear," Richard Black argued
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2 hours ago
Total of 17.67% of voters cast their ballots early in Belarus election
The highest turnout was reported in the regions of Brest and Vitebsk, where 19.35% and 18.35% of voters, respectively, have already cast their ballot
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Today,
17:00
Trump threatens to curb Russia’s exports if no deal on Ukraine reached
The US president said he was ready to do "a very big favor" to the Russian side
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2 hours ago
Trump starts major reshuffle of National Security Council — report
The career government employees were told to work from home while the administration reviews staffing, according to the report
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Yesterday,
10:00
Press review: Trump reveals his priorities as US president and Iran threatens to exit NPT
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, January 21st
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Yesterday,
09:41
Fraudsters use Trump and his wife's memecoins to attract victims — cybersecurity company
Users are offered to link their wallets to the resource to check their right to participate in transactions with the new cryptocurrency
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Today,
13:41
Rebels seize Bweremana city in eastern DR Congo — report
On Tuesday, rebels took control of Minova, an important commercial and industrial center with a population of more than 50,000
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Today,
11:22
Russian troops liberate Zapadnoye community in Kharkov Region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted roughly 40 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy artillery guns in its area of responsibility in the Kharkov Region over the past day, the ministry reported
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3 hours ago
Zelensky believes Europe won’t risk sending troops to Ukraine unless US participates
According to Vladimir Zelensky, Ukraine's European allies can’t muster up enough servicemen to pose a realistic deterrent
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Today,
11:03
Senior diplomat predicts ambiguity ahead for Russia-US ties after Trump’s inauguration
Sergey Ryabkov said that Donald Trump ushered in "a revolution of common sense" in his inaugural speech
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3 hours ago
Annual inflation in Russia accelerates to 9.92% — Economy Ministry
Prices changed by 0.34% in the food sector
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Today,
03:56
Germany not the one to lecture others on freedom of speech — Foreign Ministry
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova referred to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's statement at the World Economic Forum in Davos
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8 Jun 2017, 21:27
Granddaughter of Cold War-era Soviet leader dies after being hit by train near Moscow
The woman attempted to cross the rail tracks away from the established safe crossing
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Yesterday,
14:05
Xi briefs Putin about his conversation with Trump — Kremlin aide
Immediately after the conversation with Xi, Trump wrote on his social media page Truth Social that the discussion was very good for both Beijing and Washington
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Yesterday,
14:34
Snowden's spouse applies for Russian citizenship — lawyer
Anatoly Kucherena sees no problems that might prevent Lindsay Mills from obtaining citizenship
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Today,
03:58
Russia resembles one big family — American previously working for Moscow
Daniel Martindale also compared Russian President Vladimir Putin to the head of a family
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Today,
10:00
Press review: Putin, Xi talk after Trump’s inauguration as US reconsiders aid to allies
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, January 22nd
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Today,
15:01
Fico calls meeting of Slovak Security Council after intel points to impending coup d’etat
According to the Slovak prime minister, foreign "specialists" have already arrived in Slovakia
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Today,
04:19
Lavrov, Kyrgyz foreign minister to discuss CSTO agenda under Bishkek's chairmanship
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova listed topics on the agenda, naming Eurasian integration, global and regional security, and the coordination of joint efforts on international platforms
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Today,
14:21
Russia may ease restrictions on imports of livestock products from EU — watchdog
Head of the regulator Sergey Dankvert noted that any potential relaxation of restrictions can occur only under one condition: that all products coming into Russia undergo strict inspections
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Today,
09:15
Tanks at Iranian oil storage facility holding 18,000 tons of oil ignite
According to the company’s statement, it was a small liquefied natural gas tank that ignited
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Today,
12:40
Thailand expects to welcome 1.9 mln tourists from Russia by year end
According to Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the flow of tourists from Russia to Thailand increased by 18% in 2024 compared to the previous year
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Today,
16:43
Zelensky shocked by Trump’s decisions, tries to manipulate Europe — LDPR leader
Leonid Slutsky recalled that at the talks in Istanbul, settlement agreements were reached and "initialed by the head of the Ukrainian delegation David Arakhamia"
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Today,
15:55
Serbian president skeptical about Trump’s plan to resolve Ukrainian conflict in 100 days
"If Trump indeed manages to resolve the conflict, he deserves a monument for saving the entire planet," Aleksandar Vucic said
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Yesterday,
17:12
Drunken American goes on rampage in Moscow cafe over Trump’s inauguration
The 44-year-old American said he wanted Biden to stay in office, while his girlfriend backed Trump
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4 hours ago
Money behind Stargate signifies strategic importance of AI for the US
The project may become a gamechanger in the global technology race
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Today,
09:46
US may bolster dollar amid shifts in EU triggered by Ukraine conflict — Chinese expert
Discussing the prospects for resolving the Ukraine conflict, Gou Liwu suggested there is a high likelihood that Donald Trump's return to power in the United States could lead to a resolution of the conflict, but not within the short timeframe he promised during his election campaign
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Today,
07:25
Trump instructs special envoy to resolve Ukraine conflict in 100 days — newspaper
Trump is determined to control peace talks himself, the Wall Street Journal notes
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Two days ago,
12:48
Russia to assist Nigeria in BRICS in agriculture, oil and gas sectors — trade envoy
On January 18, Nigeria joined BRICS as its partner country
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19 Jan, 09:37
Biden’s administration has done tremendous disservice to Russian-US relations — Lavrov
The Russian Foreign Minister also commented on the US President statement who tried to compare himself with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he summed up his presidency, claiming that he was in the center of Kiev, not Putin
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13 Jan, 11:37
About 85% of Russian major companies already operating in Crimea — leader
Foreign investors are also actively investing in the economy, Sergey Aksenov noted
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Today,
12:28
Ukrainian Armed Forces attack Energodar using four UAVs
"According to preliminary information, at least four UAVs attacked the town," the statement said
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Today,
15:12
Russia's budget deficit reaches 1.7% of GDP in 2024 — Putin
"This is an acceptable level, especially against the background of the state of public finances of the so-called developed economies," the Russian president noted
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16 Jan, 13:10
Trade between Russia, Central African Republic soars 8-fold over past year — Putin
The Russian leader also pointed to the strengthening of the legal framework for bilateral cooperation
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