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Ukraine’s ruling coalition to nominate Yatsenyuk as candidate for prime minister
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz for all vessels — tops 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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Death toll from Israeli strikes in Lebanon rises to 3,696 — Health Ministry
The number of wounded has reached 11,413
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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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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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NATO talks urgent drone purchases — media
The outcome of the talks remains unclear
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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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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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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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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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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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Serbia to maintain military neutrality while cooperating with NATO — Vucic
The Serbian president also emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability in Kosovo and Metohija
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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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Gap narrows slightly between Pashinyan's party and Karapetyan's bloc — Armenia’s CEC
Prime minister's Civil Contract maintains its lead with 51.8%
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Annual inflation in Russia climb to 5.5% from June 2 to 8
Inflation totaled 0.2% over the week from June 2 to 8, 2026 in the consumer market
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Europe increasingly inclined to share Trump’s view on Ukraine talks — Serbian leader
According to Aleksandar Vucic, the US leader initially called for a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis
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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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Russia reports record-high proliferation of deep fake videos
Around 81% of deep fakes are generated with the use of the LipSync technology, which makes it possible to match lip movements on screen with any pre-recorded audios
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Ukrainian attacks kill two civilians, leave four injured in Russia’s Belgorod Region
The Ukrainian army carried out 89 attacks on the Belgorod Region in the past 24 hours, targeting 13 municipalities
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Drones that attacked Melitopol packed with lethal fragments
According to the correspondent, metal balls of various sizes and bolt caps were found at the strike sites
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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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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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Russia condemns strike on Sevastopol museum, calls for UN response — MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Moscow will regard any attempt to remain silent about such barbaric acts as approval of these actions
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Moscow, Minsk ready to use nuclear weapons to defend Union State — Russia
Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin also noted the demonstrative and provocative build-up of NATO's armed forces in the immediate vicinity of the borders of the Union State
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Putin urges public to stand firm against attempts at falsifying WWII history
"It is our duty to safeguard the truth", the Russian president said
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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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Russia to support Cuban people, Havana informed about assistance parameters — MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Moscow strongly condemns any attempts to blatantly interfere in the internal affairs of the sovereign state
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Pakistan continues to play role of mediator in negotiations with Iran — Trump
The United Stated wants a deal that's meaningful, the US president 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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Russia features ship export modifications at Fleet 2026 maritime defense show
The Almaz Central Marine Design Bureau will display two of its models that best of all follow essential trends in the development of naval hardware
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Ukraine sending its servicemen to their doom in Krynki, says Putin
The Russian president said that the likely reason behind this is that while Ukraine's leadership is "traveling and begging" for money from the West to prop the country up, to get military hardware and ammunition, they need to show that they have at least some ability of achieving success in the so-called counter-offensive
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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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Suicide drones Kub destroy Ukrainian MLRS, self-propelled gun, howitzer over weekend
The Kub guided barrage munitions, designed to defeat armored vehicles and enemy manpower, have proven very effective in the course of the special military operation in Ukraine
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Russia asks Minsk to clarify origin of Belarusian papaya imports
The veterinary service said it had recorded a sharp increase in exports of fruit and vegetables form Belarus to Russia in January-July 2015
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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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What to know about Ukrainian drone attack on passenger bus in Melitopol
No one has been reported injured in the Melitopol bus attack
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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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Russian Tu-22M3 bombers return to home bases after mission in Syria
Vladimir Putin on December 11 issued order to pull out the Russian military group from Syria
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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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Ukrainian army sustaining catastrophic losses in Konstantinovka — expert
Vitaly Kiselev recalled that Russian forces have cut the Ukrainian unit in Konstantinovka in half, driving a wedge into the enemy's defenses
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Over 4,000 Russian athletes currently cleared for int’l tournaments — sports minister
According to Mikhail Degtyarev, five hundred of them have received permissions this year
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Nationalists hurl flares at Poroshenko’s home, demand his arrest for corruption
According to media reports, there were some hundred activists in front of Poroshenko’s home in the village of Kozin
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Russian car market ranked sixth in Europe in May
The report notes that the Russian market demonstrated the strongest growth dynamics among Europe’s largest automobile markets
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Press review: Trump, GOP clash over Iran war as NATO launches Baltic drills
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, June 5th
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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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Lavrov baffled at Britain's lack of shame over MiG-31 hijacking plot
The Russian foreign minister said that he does not know how the British will wash themselves clean of it
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Russian Baltic Fleet receives latest fast-speed landing craft for special forces
The assault boat can be used to provide fire support for the landing party, participate in anti-saboteur measures, fight piracy and terrorism, carry light cargoes and take part in rescue operations
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Professor Jeffrey Sachs is right: Ukraine risks losing Odessa, says Duma member
According to Alexey Chepa, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, Ukraine is losing ground every day
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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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Only 11% of Europeans view US as ally — poll
Majorities in all countries surveyed expressed doubts that the United States would provide military assistance if they came under attack
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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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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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Russia calls for urgent ceasefire by all parties in conflict around Iran — MFA
The ministry emphasized that "attacks on civilian targets, whether in Iran or in Arab states, are unacceptable and must be completely ruled out"
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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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OSCE envoy says Donbass "spring ceasefire" results unsatisfactory
The self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic said Ukrainian forces violated ceasefire 32 times since it entered into force on March 8
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Medvedev touts Russia as global leader in drone warfare thanks to special op
The Russian Security Council deputy chairman pointed out that no one could have imagined that drone usage would become so widespread before the special military operation
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Work on first unit of Akkuyu NPP 95% complete, launch scheduled for 2026 — minister
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar called the project the largest in Turkey and the world
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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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Rostec unveils drone interceptor system for marine areas
The presented system includes a ground-based optoelectronic station, interceptor drones and an operator's workstation
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FACTBOX: Vladimir Putin and his pets
The list of the Russian leader's pets also includes a white goat, a white female reindeer and a falabella pony, one of the smallest horse breeds in the world
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Annual inflation in Russia stood at 5.31% in May — statistics
Consumer prices ticked up by 0.17% month-on-month
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Russia’s retaliatory trade measures based on same logic with EU — official
Russian Ambassador to the EU Vladimir Chizhov foresees no problems in this regard on the Russian market
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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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EU desperately needs Russian energy supplies — Finnish politician
It would be wise for the EU to stop acting as morally superior, Armando Mema said
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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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Opta statistical platform supercomputer names Spain as winner of 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Spanish team’s win in the upcoming championship is estimated at 16%, the French national team enjoys 12.9%, while the reigning World Champions Argentina holds 10.1%
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World Bank revises Russian GDP growth forecast to 1.2% in 2026
"In Russia, growth rose to 4.3% in 2024, supported by solid growth in manufacturing activity, particularly in military-related and import-substituting industries," the World Bank said
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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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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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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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Armenia’s choice between EU, EAEU reaches critical point — Lavrov
The foreign minister echoed rhetoric from Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian government officials, saying that Armenia will have to make a choice, and do so fast
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Russian Security Council warns negotiations could mask planning for Iran strike
The Pentagon continues to increase US troop numbers in the region, the Russian Security Council said
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Reaching US-Iran deal could take months — Vance
US Vice President JD Vance also didn't rule out that the deal could happen in the next week
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Armenian elections held amid pressure on opposition, Western interference — MFA
According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, the Armenian people have demonstrated a clear demand for the steady development of Moscow-Yerevan relations
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Weekly inflation in Russia reach 0.2% from June 2 to 8 — statistics
Inflation equaled 0.15% a week earlier, from May 26 to June 1, 2026
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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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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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Ukraine signs first long-term contract for LNG terminal use in Europe
This covers access to the terminal's infrastructure in Klaipeda, Lithuania, for the period from 2033 to 2044
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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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Iranian forces destroy MQ-9 drone, strike US base in Jordan — IRGC
In addition, the "IRGC Aerospace Force, using long-range solid-fuel missiles, struck and destroyed four important targets, including F-35 fighter jet hangars" at the US Al-Azraq air base in Jordan
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Russia will respond effectively, harshly to latest EU sanctions package — MFA
Maria Zakharova pointed out that European bureaucrats "are no longer able to do anything else," so all they can do is threaten new restrictions
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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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Kremlin spokesman says Russia’s fight for its regions to end in victory
Dmitry Peskov stressed that Kiev's actions make it clear that Moscow is right in its fight
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Situation in national economy under control — Putin
According to the Russian president, the measures taken provide the desired result
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Date of UN Security Council’s P5 summit yet to be set, preparations underway — Lavrov
"We are currently working on aspects of the forthcoming event," Lavrov said
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Russian stock market closed in the red
The MOEX Russia Index lost 0.07% to 2,520.88 points, while the RTS Index fell by 0.16% to 1,106.2 points
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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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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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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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UN unable to prevent conflicts, needs fundamental reform — Erdogan
The Turkish president highlighted the importance of transforming the UN into a true platform for global justice, especially in light of the prolonged atrocities faced by the Palestinian people
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Russia preparing Plesetsk spaceport infrastructure for Sarmat ICBM flight tests
In the first half of this year, the required infrastructure was prepared at the 1st State Testing Cosmodrome in the town of Mirny for the pop-up tests of this missile system
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Sevastopol Panorama painting was digitized, making recovery possible — governor
Mikhail Razvozhayev also said that the walls of the building are made of stone, and, naturally, they sustained minimal damage
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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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Ukraine’s overnight drone attack on Russian regions: summary
Falling drone debris in Taganrog broke windows in a school and two residential buildings, Taganrog Mayor Svetlana Kambulova said
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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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MC-21 aircraft receives basic type certificate — Industry and Trade Minister
Next year, the certificate will be amended to allow the use of the Russian composite wing and the PD-14 engine in the aircraft, Denis Manturov stressed
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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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Trump says Iran admits involvement in attack on US Apache helicopter
The American leader recalled that the bomb that hit the plane was in the United States
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Kiev’s AI-powered drones are half-baked, cannot distinguish targets — expert
The AI-equipped drones of the Ukrainian armed forces are carrying out random strikes, Vitaly Kiselev noted
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Fracture on Soyuz spacecraft most likely caused by technological error — Roscosmos CEO
It was done by a human hand - there are traces of a drill sliding along the surface, Dmitry Rogozin said
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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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