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Kyrgyzstan's president arrives in Moscow for treatment
The president's press service says tests have shown symptoms of a heart disorder
Kyrgyzstan's President Almazbek Atambayev
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Turkey’s foreign minister: Turkish opposition likely to attempt coup in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz president cuts short visit to New York for health reasons
Experts say US plans to boost influence in Central Asia to spite Russia, China
Middle East conflict
US, UK hit Houthi targets in Yemeni Hodeida — TV
According to the television channel, the coalition forces delivered at least two strikes on a territory near the Hodeida airport, which has not been operating since 2015 but can be used by the Houthis as a military facility
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Britain uses grain corridor agenda to cover up arms supplies to Ukraine — Russian embassy
"This is indirectly recognized by the British themselves, who are well acquainted with the relevant video footage of the Russian Defense Ministry," the statement said
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BRICS to create banking, financial system independent of West — Iranian envoy
"We should not make ourselves act in accordance with Western standards, which inflict damage on Global South countries as they are aimed solely at satisfying the demands of Western countries," Kazem Jalali said
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Repelling enemy counterattacks, Ukrainian losses, Red Cross aid: situation in Kursk Region
Over the past day, Russian troops have repelled two Ukrainian counterattacks towards the settlements of Plekhovo and Pokrovsky
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Rostec to start mass production of MC-21 Aircraft in 2025, Superjet New - in 2026
In January 2024, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin reported that the government had approved a program to expand the production of aircraft, engines, and instruments
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Russian troops seize Dutch-made combat vehicle in Krasnoarmeisk area in DPR
As the assault group commander reported, the enemy's combat vehicle hit a mine and its personnel was destroyed
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Press review: BRICS unites India and China while Seoul weighs military aid to Ukraine
Top stories from Russian press on Wednesday, October 23rd
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Lukashenko tells Putin situation is "starting to get tense with Wagner"
The Belarusian leader noted that they want to go to Warsaw
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Erdogan cuts short Russia visit over deadly attack in Turkey — report
The media said the Turkish president skipped a gala reception in the summit’s host city of Kazan
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Russian Pacific Fleet ships wrap up friendly visit to Myanmar
Military Attache Sergey Kurchenko from the Russian embassy in Myanmar told TASS on October 21 that the Pacific Fleet’s ships had moored at the port of Yangon
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Budapest does not want Ukrainian soldiers to ensure Hungary’s security — PM
Earlier, Viktor Orban described Zelensky’s plan as scary
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Ukrainian crisis not central issue for BRICS, Kremlin Spokesman says
"This is an important issue of the Russian agenda, but it is far from being the central issue for the BRICS,"Dmitry Peskov
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Russian citizen charged with cyber fraud in US — court files
The citizens of the Russian Federation and Kazakhstan are charged with conspiracy for trafficking in unauthorized access devices and possession of 15 or more unauthorized access devices
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Outreach/BRICS Plus meeting to address fighting terrorism, poverty — Putin
According to the Russian leader, participants will convene to consider issues of concern to the world community
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VEB.RF signs deals with China, South Africa on credit lines in national currencies
The 16th BRICS Summit, which is the key event of Russia’s chairmanship in the association, is being held in Kazan on October 22-24
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NATO membership no obstacle to joining BRICS — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov pointed out that BRICS basically does not set conditions for its participants and partners
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Istanbul Agreements is only way leading to dialogue on Ukrainian settlement, says Putin
"The document exists, we have it. This is a draft treaty," the President noted
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Zelensky's military plan to lead to his defeat, Hungary not involved in this — Orban
It is reported that the defeated now want to move on to a victory plan
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Presence of two hundred mercenaries in Chasov Yar confirmed — military intelligence
It is noted that intercepted radio messages "indicate their frequent refusal to obey combat orders"
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Russian, Venezuelan presidents hold bilateral meeting at 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan
Vladimir Putin and Nicolas Maduro are expected to discuss bilateral issues and cooperation within the BRICS framework
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Russian troops liberate Serebryanka, Nikolayevka communities in Donetsk area over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup South repulsed two Ukrainian army counterattacks and inflicted more than 800 casualties on enemy troops in its area of responsibility over the past day
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Supplies of UAVs for special op to be tripled by end of 2024 — official
"In just five months, we have launched mass production of Supercam drones, which have proven their effectiveness, so the military is eagerly awaiting them," Sergey Chemezov said
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Hungary opposes Ukraine, EU leaders' seeking to drag Europe into war with Russia — Orban
The Hungarian prime minister noted that "European leaders and Brussels bureaucrats dragged Europe" into the Ukrainian conflict
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BRICS member states now discuss partner status of 13 countries — Kremlin aide
According to Yury Ushakov, the issue of obtaining the status of a partner country is "a subject of consultations between delegations"
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FACTBOX: What is known about terrorist attack at Tusas facility in Ankara
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has confirmed the very instance of a terrorist attack at the facility of the Turkish aerospace corporation Tusas and said there were casualties
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FSB thwarts terror attack at Yessentuki bus station, detains suspect
After the terror attack, the suspect planned to leave for Syria to join the ranks of the terrorist organization, it said
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Putin re-establishes Moscow and Leningrad Military Districts — decree
The newly established Military Districts have embraced the regions previously assigned to the Western Military District and the Northern Fleet
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Washington secretly rejects Zelensky's victory plan — newspaper
The publication notes that Ukraine is in a difficult situation, losing both Kiev-held territories in Donbass and financial support from Western countries
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Belarusian, Russian Defense Ministries enact bilateral cooperation plan
Viktor Khrenin emphasized that the positions of the defense ministries of Belarus and Russia align in every area
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China receives first batch of Russian S-400 missile systems — source
Russia’s S-400 Triumf is designed to destroy aircraft, cruise and ballistic missiles, including medium-range missiles, and surface targets
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Second China International Consumer Products Expo will be held in Haikou on July 26-30
The total exposition area this year will be 100 thousand square meters, 80 thousand of which will be occupied by foreign exhibitors
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Putin thanks Modi for coming to Kazan, praises frequent contacts
"I remember with warmth your visit to Moscow in July and the fruitful negotiations with you," the Russian leader recalled
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Zelensky has no chance of implementing his settlement plan — news outlet
On October 16, Zelensky presented his plan for ending the conflict, in which he ruled out territorial concessions
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Russia, China foster economic ties despite complex international situation — Xi Jinping
He stressed that Beijing and Moscow must protect the UN-centric international system and maintain global strategic stability
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UN reform, conflicts, sanctions: key provisions of BRICS Kazan Summit Declaration
The document contains 134 points covering 43 pages, and the key topics include further development of the association, position on various global issues
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BRICS Games showcase Russia’s capability to host world-class tournaments — Putin
"The practice of organizing large-scale BRICS Games has proven to be very effective," the Russian leader said
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Minsk, Moscow support each other through weapons supplies — Belarusian defense chief
Viktor Khrenin pointed out that Belarus and Russia had made significant achievements in defense cooperation in 2024
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Ukrainian forces out of chances to break through to Kursk NPP — Russian fighter
According to a Russian commander, more than 20,000 Ukrainian soldiers died in an attempt to implement the so-called blitzkrieg plan in Kursk region to give Russia a nuclear ultimatum
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Russia-Lao ‘Laros-2024’ drills kick off in Primorsky Region
During the exercise, servicemen of the Lao People's Army will work out all stages of practical operations in unified combat formation with units of the Eastern Military District
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Russia’s Ufa submarine heads from Baltic Sea to Pacific — Russian Defense Ministry
The main attack system is the Kalibr-PL armed with high-precision missiles
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Russia considers vulnerabilities of NATO weapons in building new arms — defense chief
According to Andrey Belousov, today’s joint Russian-Belarusian defense ministry board meeting in Minsk affirmed the continuity of efforts to establish a common defense space and ensure the military security of the Union State
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BRICS countries against policies of sanctions aimed at limiting development — declaration
The Kazan Declaration is titled "Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security" and the document is 43 pages long containing 134 provisions
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Poland decides to close Russian consulate general in Poznan — top diplomat
"The stay of its employees on the territory of the Poland will be recognized as undesirable," Radoslaw Sikorski said
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Seoul says it may change its mind, start sending lethal weapons to Kiev
South Korea will be taking take step-by-step measures while monitoring the situation with military cooperation between Russia and the North, including monitoring Russian assistance in military technology and the sending of North Korean soldiers to Russia, the agency's source said
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Nearly 40 countries to take part in BRICS Plus/Outreach format in Kazan — Kremlin
The BRICS leaders will exchange views on topical issues on the global and regional agenda, discuss the three main areas of cooperation outlined by the Russian chairmanship
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China’s drills off Taiwan could be reaction to passage of US, Canadian warships — report
In April 2023, China’s People’s Liberation Army staged similar live-fire exercises near the Pingtan Island following a meeting between Tsai Ing-wen, who then headed Taiwan’s administration, and then-US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California, Su Tzu-yun said
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Russia committed to joint efforts in environmental protection — Lavrov
"We support mutually respectful cooperation to achieve a reasonable balance between environmental protection efforts and the socio-economic development of the nation," the Russian foreign minister added
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NATO holds largest exercises since cold war in 2024 — top defense official
According to Andrey Belousov, Moscow and Minsk are strengthening military cooperation amid increased pressure from Western countries and NATO’s hostile activities near the borders of the Union State
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Russia is Belarus' ally, Minsk to support Russia as long as necessary — Lukashenko
I have supported Russia and will support it as much as it needs, Lukashenko said
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UN secretary-general arrives in Russia’s Kazan for BRICS Summit
Antonio Guterres was greeted at the Kazan International Airport by Farid Mukhametshin, chairman of the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan
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Putin meets NDB President during BRICS Summit
The meeting takes place in the Governor’s Palace of the Kazan Kremlin
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Musk warns of looming World War Three if US approves strikes on Russian soil
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that Washington’s intention to let Kiev use its long-range projectiles for strikes deep into Russia’s interior is another step in escalating the conflict
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Lavrov rejects British PM’s remark about Istanbul talks between Russia, Ukraine as lie
In his latest memoir, Boris Johnson attempted to deny responsibility for derailing the Istanbul talks, Russian foreign minister said
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Ukraine abandons positions in eastern Kurakhovo — security services
Accordin to the report, the Ukrainian armed forces suffered losses on this frontline section
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New Russian combat equipment in 2024
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Putin briefs BRICS leaders on Ukraine, highlights Russian military successes
According to Dmitry Peskov, most countries have expressed their willingness to act as mediators
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European Parliament approves allocating 35 bln euro Russian-asset backed loan to Kiev
The 35 billion euro loan from the EU is intended to become part of the G7 credit tranche, which should total $50 billion, or 45 billion euros
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UnionPay restricting cards issued by foreign banks in Russia
It is noted that the servicing of the system’s cards issued by foreign lenders at payment terminals of sanctioned Russian banks was prohibited due to the possibility of secondary sanctions
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Hoaxes on DPRK troops in Russia could be used to send NATO troops to Ukraine — Lukashenko
Lukashenko underscored that mercenaries from NATO countries, financed by governments of NATO member states, have long been fighting in Ukraine
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Strikes on reserves, Ukrainian losses: situation in Kursk Region
Aviation, artillery and missile forces continued to hit Ukrainian accumulations of manpower and equipment in the Kursk Region, the Defense Ministry reported
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Russia testing drone swarm technology in special military operation, officer says
The technology is currently going through combat tests, demonstrating great potential for its use, the Russian serviceman said
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BRICS states deeply concerned by negative influence of unilateral sanctions
According to the statement, "such measures undermine the UN Charter, the multilateral trading system, the sustainable development and environmental agreements"
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Crew Dragon with cosmonaut Grebenkin on board undocks from ISS
The spaceship undocked at 5:02 p.m. EDT and is expected to land off the Florida coast on October 25
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BRICS supporting growth of NBD membership
BRICS countries also agree to jointly transform the New Development Bank into a multilateral development bank of a new type
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Ethiopia ready to ramp up security cooperation with Russia — PM
Abiy Ahmed also thanked Putin for the excellent organization of the summit
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Four unmanned motorboats heading to Crimea eliminated in Black Sea
Enemy boats eliminated the crews of the naval aviation of the Black Sea Fleet
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Putin talks Ukrainian issue with leaders at BRICS Summit — Kremlin aide
Meanwhile, Yury Ushakov noted that the text of the final declaration regarding the Ukrainian issue had been agreed upon
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Russian forces strike Ukrainian energy sites, military airfields over past day
It is reported that the Ukrainian army’s losses in that frontline area over the past 24 hours amounted to 55 personnel, two motor vehicles and a 122mm D-30 howitzer
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Brazilian President calls for creating single BRICS financial system
According to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, there is no plans to replace national currencies
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Russia increases gas output by 10.3% in 9 months to 420 bln cubic meters
Liquefied natural gas production in January-September 2024 was 25.3 mln tons, up 7.1% from the same period in 2023
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Natural hydrogen production promising, Gazprom says
First samples at certain Gazprom’s wells saw the hydrogen content just up to 3%
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Experts expect Bank of Russia to raise key rate to 20%
Experts do not expect the indicator to remain at 19%, since the regulator allowed for an additional increase back in September, and since then many new negative signals have been received
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Alternative peaceful America exists — Maduro
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro also declared his readiness to build a “new world”
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Ukrainian shelling damages eighteen cultural heritage sites in Kursk Region
There are 1,041 cultural heritage sites across nine municipalities in the Kursk Region, where the civilian population has been fully or partially evacuated
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Range of Russian EMP weapons increased to 10 km — sources
Фn electromagnetic pulse lasts a fraction of a second and reaches the target almost immediately, travelling with the speed of light
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BRICS states to study possibility of establishing BRICS Clear infrastructure — declaration
"We reiterate our commitment to enhancing financial cooperation within BRICS," according to the declaration
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Ethiopia’s accession to BRICS an important step — Putin
Russian leader noted that the two countries celebrated the 125th anniversary of diplomatic relations last year
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Russia may use its most dangerous weapons if NATO troops enter Ukraine — Lukashenko
Then Russian servicemen will be able to take the most dangerous weapons out of their warehouses, Lukashenko said
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Hamas head Sinwar eliminated during operation in Gaza’s south on October 16 — IDF
The identification process is complete
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Russian Guardsmen wipe out US-made Stryker armored vehicle in borderline Kursk area
The Stryker armored personnel carrier is a light armored wheeled fighting vehicle designed to delivery infantry to the battlefield, support troops by fire and accomplish combat and special support objectives
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US played key role in ousting Ukrainian president in 2014, researcher says
Jeffrey Sachs noted that the course of NATO expansion to Ukraine and Georgia was adopted by US President George Bush Jr. back in 2008
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BRICS investment program suggested by Putin will not be SWIFT alternative — Kremlin
"It will promote the investing activity in countries with the growing economy, with the use of electronic instruments," Dmitry Peskov noted
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Russian troops liberate Novosadovoye community in Donbass region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup East improved its frontline positions and inflicted roughly 110 casualties on Ukrainian troops in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported
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NATO not ready to invite Ukraine to alliance — US envoy
Julianne Smith commented on the possibility of the US abandoning the defense of European countries within NATO
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Israeli jets demolish some buildings in Beirut’s al-Laylaki neighborhood — source
"Beirut residents were deafened by a series of powerful explosions," the person said
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Russian commandos redeploy to Uzbekistan for drills on Afghan border
In the course of joint practical measures, the troops will accomplish the combat training tasks of ensuring the state’s territorial integrity
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Brazilian president urges to settle conflicts in Ukraine, Middle East
Earlier, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated during a meeting with the Brazilian president's special envoy, Celso Amorim, in New York that China, Brazil, and other countries in the Global South would establish a "Friends of Peace" platform to promote a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine crisis
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Russian ambassador to South Africa presents UAE counterpart with symbolic BRICS banknote
The diplomat said the banknote was made in Russia
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US, UK hit Houthi targets in Yemeni Hodeida — TV
According to the television channel, the coalition forces delivered at least two strikes on a territory near the Hodeida airport, which has not been operating since 2015 but can be used by the Houthis as a military facility
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Russia ready to discuss building new world order with friends — Putin
The Russian leader reiterated the invitation to Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and other participants of the forum to come to Kazan
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Foreign mercenaries engaged in torturing civilians in Kursk Region — Russian soldier
"There is no nation, they come from all over the world," the serviceman said
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Press review: Mutiny trips West’s nuclear alarms and Kiev’s terror talk hides attack plans
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, June 27th
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Press review: Zelensky sees nukes as only alternative to NATO and Hamas loses its leader
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, October 18th
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BRICS member states strongly oppose all forms of discrimination in sports — declaration
For the first time, athletes from countries beyond the BRICS member states participated in this year’s event in Kazan
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BRICS leaders adopt Kazan summit declaration — Putin
The declaration will cover international issues, too
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Putin calculates all options of possible Ukraine conflict’s escalation, says Lukashenko
According to Alexander Lukashenko, the appearance of armed forces of another country, even Belarus, on the line of contact will be a step towards escalation of the conflict
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First BRICS Think Tanks Summit opens in Moscow
The organizers say that in a multipolar world think tanks are growing in importance as "a major driver of intellectual development and policy making"
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Only Orban, Fico, and Vucic are not afraid to discuss peace in Ukraine — Serbian President
Aleksandar Vucic is currently visiting Komarno in southern Slovakia, where he is engaged in discussions with Fico and Orban about combating illegal immigration
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India ready to provide any assistance for settlement in Ukraine — Modi
Narendra Modi added that "problems should be resolved by peaceful means," and India fully supports "establishing peace and stability as soon as possible"
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Threat of new crisis and BRICS stability — Vladimir Putin’s statements at Kazan summit
It is reported that the BRICS countries show sustainability thanks to "responsible macroeconomic, credit and financial policies"
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Blowing up of roads means severance of ties with South Korea — North Korean leader
Kim Jong Un said that it is a foreign country and a hostile state
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