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UNSC adopts resolution on Libya without consensus — Russian envoy

According to Nebenzya, Russia did not support the resolution, because, at present, "there is no clear understanding that all the parties [to the Libyan conflict] are ready to implement this decision"

Russia to deploy two ‘hypersonic missile hunters’ on Kola Peninsula in Arctic — source

One radar is already being fielded while the second station has been delivered to the peninsula, the source said

US concerned by Russian spacecraft overshadowing US spy satellite — general

Russian satellites identified as Cosmos 2542 and Cosmos 2543, were sidling near the American satellite, known to space experts as a KH-11, in mid-January

Meteor-M satellite launch delayed until 2021 over additional tests

In late December, the Meteor-M number 2-2 went offline because of a micrometeoroid impact

Russia, China to assess prospects of laying gas pipeline via Mongolia

Russia cannot just sit and wait for further developments in Syria's Idlib — diplomat

Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Department of International Organizations Pyotr Ilyichev said that the positions of Syrian army and Russian forces in Idlib come under fire daily

Ukraine’s Zelensky mastered war enrichment schemes and forgot peace promises, says DPR MP

According to lawmaker Andrei Bedilo, all Zelensky’s election promises to establish peace in Donbass turned out to be a lie

Moscow hopes Russia's position will be considered in resolution on Libya

A source earlier told TASS that the United Kingdom's draft resolution in support of the Berlin conference on Libya will be submitted for voting to the UN Security Council on February 12

Turkey plans to drive Syrian forces beyond Idlib observation points

Ankara is "ready to use any necessary force," according to the president

27 shelling attacks reported in Syria’s Idlib de-escalation zone — reconciliation center

Chief of the Russian reconciliation center Yury Borenkov said that settlements in Aleppo, Latakia, Idlib and Hama governorates came under fire

Turkey strikes 115 Syrian targets in response to attacks on its military

Opposition shoots down Syrian army’s helicopter in Idlib — media

According to Turkiye newspaper, the helicopter was shot down near Saraqib

Bargaining impossible over Crimea, Kremlin says

According to the Kremlin spokesman, the situation in Donbass was Ukraine’s domestic affair

Erdogan claims at least 14 Turkish servicemen dead during shelling in Syria’s Idlib

Earlier reports indicated that 13 people died in the shellings

Gazprom expects Nord Stream 2 launch by 2020 year-end

Multipolar world should rest on principles of cooperation, says Russian top diplomat

He noted that this year marks the 60th anniversary of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples that was passed by the UN General Assembly at the former Soviet Unionin's itiative

Ukraine can’t take Crimea even if Russia gives it away, says Ukrainian leader’s envoy

Permanent representative of the Ukrainian president for Crimea Anton Korinevich called the Russian Federation "the agressor"

US begins withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, media reports say

Al Arabiya TV said, citing an Iraqi parliament member that the US troops are beginning to leave 15 military bases in Iraq

Syrian army gains full control of Damascus-Aleppo highway, media reports say

The 432-km highway connects Damascus with industrial zones in northern Syria and the economic capital of Aleppo

Russian scientists develop chronic depression drug prototype

According to current World Health Organization statistics, every year the illness takes lives of some 800,000 people

Obama left Trump with horrible legacy, Russian top diplomat says

This legacy still has a certain effect, according to Sergey Lavrov

Russian scientists accidentally create universal all-purpose computer vision algorithm

The researchers were developing a document scanning app

Turkey tells Russia attacks on its observation stations in Syria’s Idlib must stop

Russian and Turkish officials are holding talks in Ankara following a worsening of the situation in Syria’s Idlib

Shipbuilders to deliver advanced nuclear-powered sub to Russian Navy in 1.5 months

The Knyaz Vladimir is the improved Project 955A strategic missile-carrying underwater cruiser, which represents the fourth generation of nuclear-powered subs built for the Russian Navy

Coronavirus outbreak in China displays downward trend, officials say

On February 10, 381 new coronavirus cases were registered across China except the epicenter, Hubei province

Twenty foreign armies invited to take part in Russia’s Victory Day Parade

A total of 15,000 troops and 375 items of ground-based and aircraft hardware are set to take part in the parade

Two drone attacks on Russian Hmeymim base in Syria repelled by Pantsyr air defense systems

The base is operating in routinely

Nissan may halt St. Petersburg plant in March amid Chinese coronavirus

At present, the car plant in St. Petersburg is working in normal regime

Designer explains how Israel managed to hit Pantsyr-S system in Syria

On May 10, 2018 one of the Pantsyr-S vehicles of Syria’s air defense was destroyed by an Israeli guided missile, presumably launched by the anti-missile system Spike

Turkey sends additional troops to Syria — media

According to Sky News Arabia, Turkish troops crossed the Syrian border at dawn

Turkey’s Erdogan to reveal new Syria steps on February 12

The situation in Idlib deteriorated dramatically after Russian and Turkish military’s another attempt to enforce a ceasefire was met by terrorists amping up their attacks, which killed specialists from Russia and Turkey

Chinese student diagnosed with coronavirus in Russia’s Tyumen leaves hospital

The student has received the usual treatment for flu symptoms

No agreement reached on China’s handover of coronavirus strain to Russia

Russian Deputy Minister of Health Sergei Kraevoi said on February 4 that the lack of a live coronavirus strain hinders Russia’s search for a vaccine against the disease

Second heavy Angara-A5 missile to be sent to Plesetsk Cosmodrome this March

Earlier, the Maksimov Space Systems Institute Research representative Yuri Klimenko disclosed that the number of Angara flight tests was reduced from ten to six

Suggested amendments give Russian ex-presidents right to be senators for life

However, they reserve the right to renounce the authority of a member of the Federation Council

Press review: Putin may speak at UNGA’s 75th session and Turkey sustaining losses in Idlib

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, February 11

Moscow Zoo’s raccoons enter winter sleep with two-month delay

These year, raccoons were misled by the warm winter

Russia waits for India’s order to supply MiG-29K fighters for Vikrant aircraft carrier

According to India’s plans, the light aircraft carrier Vikrant is due to be delivered to the Indian Navy in March 2021

Syrian troops about to establish full control over Damascus-Aleppo highway — TV

At present, governmental troops have approached the village of al-Qamariyah, from where they are expected to launch a rear attack to militants in the Rashideen-4 district in western Aleppo

Clashes between Syrian military, armed opposition reported near Saraqib, media reports say

Militants of the Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist group (outlawed in Russia) took active part in the attacks on the Syrian army positions

Press review: Turkey may be using proxies in Syria and Russian envoy chides US visa policy

Top stories in the Russian press on Wednesday, February 12

Putin instructs cabinet to launch new investment cycle to boost Russia’s economic growth

The President noted that last year, Russia's GDP growth totaled 1.3%, while in the fourth quarter of 2019, its dynamics increased to 2.3%.

Russian energy chief vows Nord Stream 2 construction to be finalized despite US resistance

The gas pipeline will enable Russia to optimize gas supplies, Alexander Novak said

Zelensky ready to meet with Putin if necessary, presidential office says

The first meeting of the two presidents was held on December 9

Russia hopes for future contacts with Turkey on Idlib

Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that a delegation representing the foreign and defense ministries as well as special services would visit Moscow in the near future

Russia to arm Tu-160 strategic bombers with hypersonic missiles — source

The work on this option is due to be completed this year, the source said

Patient with coronavirus recovers in Russia's Far East

The patient left the infectious disease hospital, local emergencies center said

WHO says people receiving packages from China not at risk of contracting coronavirus

Coronaviruses do not survive long on objects, such as letters or packages, the World Health Organization says

Russian military conduct patrol mission in Syria without Turkish side

It was the third time over the past week when Turkish servicemen skipped joint patrolling in Syria

Philippines terminates military agreement with the US

The notice of termination will be delivered to the US Embassy in Manila

Russian ex-prison official commits suicide in court after being found guilty

The Chertanovsky Court confirmed that Viktor Sviridov shot himself dead after he was found guilty of extorting $158,500