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6 Aug 2014, 13:05
Indian Air Force to receive air-launched version of BrahMos missile in 2016
The BrahMos missile with the length of nine metres and diameter 70 cm carries a 200-300 kg warhead
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Gas pumping into European UGS facilities in April reaches three years’ high
European UGS facilities are currently 37.32% full
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Today,
04:07
Launch of Shenzhou 20 spacecraft with three taikonauts due on April 24
The spacecraft will be launched atop the CZ-2F/G carrier rocket, from the Jiuquan space center
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Yesterday,
16:16
FACTBOX: What to know about explosion at Russia’s military unit
According to Governor Alexander Avdeyev, first responders are working at the scene of the explosion in the region’s Kirzhach District
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Today,
03:07
Fully domestically made SJ-100 plane makes maiden flight in Komsomolsk-on-Amur
Certification tests are expected to be completed by the end of the year, and deliveries to Russian air carriers are to begin in 2026
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Yesterday,
19:19
Zelensky fails to comment on Russian proposal to stop hitting civilian infrastructure
The first attempt to get him to respond to the proposal of Russian President Vladimir Putin came from a Politico reporter
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Today,
02:43
PREVIEW: Lavrov to discuss bilateral ties, upcoming Victory Day celebrations in Uzbekistan
The top Russian diplomat arrived in Samarkand on Tuesday evening
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Yesterday,
07:14
Trump’s plan may include deployment of European troops in Ukraine — newspaper
According to the newspaper, the negotiators are now considering "a separate peacekeeping force to monitor any ceasefire, which would look like a ‘joint commission’ of Russians, Ukrainians and a third, non-NATO country"
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Yesterday,
18:39
Two Palestinian Islamic Jihad leaders detained in Damascus — TV
Al Hadath noted that this is the first time leaders of Palestinian groups have been apprehended in Syria
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1 hour ago
Tariff wars undermine global economic order, China’s Xi says
According to Xi Jinping, China is ready to protect the world order based on the principles of the United Nations and international law jointly with Azerbaijan, as well as to defend its own legitimate interests and advocate for international justice
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Yesterday,
11:33
Mediators offer Israel, Hamas truce for 5-7 years — media outlet
Meanwhile, Hamas has signaled its readiness to relinquish control in the enclave and hand over governance of Gaza to another Palestinian political force, such as the Palestinian National Authority or some new organization
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Yesterday,
22:12
Kiev delegation set to discuss ceasefire during talks in London
According to Vladimir Zelensky, once a ceasefire is declared, Ukraine is ready to negotiate with Russia in any format
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Yesterday,
17:18
Russia to reduce import duty on French perfumes, eau de toilette, hair products to 20%
In general, the list of countries subject to increased duties on imports of perfumes, cosmetics and household chemicals into Russia has expanded
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Yesterday,
18:54
Visa-free regime will give new impetus to development of tourism with Oman — minister
The Economic Development Ministry stressed that the route network of air traffic with the kingdom is also developing
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Yesterday,
11:22
Russian troops liberate Sukhaya Balka community in Donetsk region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted more than 310 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Yesterday,
17:30
US to propose that Europe recognize Crimea as Russian — report
According to The Washington Post, the proposal will be part of a possible peace deal
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Yesterday,
19:39
No deal yet with US on further military assistance — Zelensky
Speaking about Kiev’s interest in obtaining Patriot air defense systems, he left the door open that these might be included in a new assistance package, but acknowledged that this would depend on further negotiations
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Yesterday,
23:02
Trump to travel to Rome on April 25 to attend funeral of Pope Francis
The funeral is scheduled for April 26
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4 hours ago
Blasts at munitions depot in Vladimir Region subside
Schools and other education facilities, as well as a number of enterprises in the region’s Kirzhach district, will be closed on Wednesday
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Yesterday,
20:28
Houthis report another attack on US aircraft carriers
According to the Houthi spokesman, these operations were carried out 'in the context of resisting America’s aggression against Yemen and supporting the Palestinian people'
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Yesterday,
01:00
Trump’s plan to resolve Ukraine crisis to feature in new history textbooks — Kremlin aide
Vladimir Medinsky noted 'the extraordinary efforts being taken by the new US administration in an attempt to find a reasonable solution to the Ukraine conflict'
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2 hours ago
Flight connection between Russia and Myanmar suspended
The flight connection was canceled due to low occupancy rates and an earthquake in Myanmar
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Yesterday,
22:41
China’s ambassador to Kiev summoned to Ukrainian foreign ministry
Kiev claimed that certain evidence was presented to the Chinese side, and "serious concerns" were expressed
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1 hour ago
Intense battles raging near Gornal community in Russia’s borderline Kursk Region
The Russian army is pushing Ukrainian troops out of the community
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Two days ago,
10:46
Nazis whom Zelensky made welcome in power to sacrifice him whenever possible — politician
Viktor Medvedchuk emphasized that Zelensky had long ago become a pawn in both foreign and domestic politics
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46 minutes ago
Global South countries aware of root causes of conflict in Ukraine — Russian MFA
"It’s unlikely that the current EU leadership will gain a clearer perspective anytime soon," Kirill Logvinov stated
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Yesterday,
11:26
Putin holds talks with Oman’s sultan for first time ever
The sides plan to sign ten agreements following the talks, including documents on the mutual refusal of visa requirements for regular passport holders
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Yesterday,
20:16
Rubio won’t attend Ukraine talks in London
US President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg will attend the discussions
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Yesterday,
18:07
Zelensky reports explosion at Motor Sich plant
The authorities in Kiev usually do not disclose incidents at military facilities and factories
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Yesterday,
12:02
Russia’s grain harvest in 2024 among top five best in history — minister
"It is enough to feed ourselves and feed 160 countries of our world more," Oksana Lut said
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Two days ago,
11:56
Putin ratifies agreement on strategic partnership with Iran
The agreement sets out the legal framework for further development of cooperation between Moscow and Tehran for the long-term perspective
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Today,
00:13
US will not let Hamas to participate in post-conflict Gaza government — Trump
The American leader also reported "great progress in the Middle East"
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Yesterday,
06:07
Russian servicemen liberate Gornal monastery in Kursk Region — sources
According to the Russian servicemen, the Ukrainian military considered the monastery a military facility
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Two days ago,
15:42
Putin explains strike on Sumy congress center by Ukrainian military award ceremony
The Russian president exemplified that in restaurants, the Ukrainian military personnel "hold some gatherings, meetings, conferences"
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Yesterday,
10:00
Press review: Vatican adjusts after Pope’s death as Moscow eyes Afghan projects post-ban
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 22nd
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Yesterday,
13:54
Witkoff plans to visit Moscow this week, Kremlin aide says
Steve Witkoff most recently visited Russia on April 11 and met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg
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Yesterday,
08:21
Russian troops take precautions to prevent civilian casualties in Kursk Region settlement
The Ukrainian army lost a total of over 200 troops during fighting in the area
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Yesterday,
09:45
No plans for Putin to attend Pope Francis’ funeral — Kremlin spokesman
According to Dmitry Peskov, no decision has been made yet on who will represent Russia at the ceremony
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Yesterday,
20:57
Russian painter of Trump portrait describes his work as priceless amid current tensions
According to Nikas Safronov, he depicted a collection of important symbols
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4 hours ago
PREVIEW: Meeting on Ukrainian settlement to be held in London
President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg will attend the discussions
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Yesterday,
15:00
EU’s demands to leaders not to come to Moscow on May 9 show depth of West’s descent
"It's shameful that on the other side our adversaries dare to issue warnings to those who want to come to Moscow," Alexander Grushko said
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Yesterday,
14:50
Mining ban can be introduced in three more Russian regions — ministry
The Energy Ministry does not have information thus far whether the ban is a complete one or is introduced for the heating season
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Yesterday,
14:39
Top Russian diplomat, Laos deputy prime minister discuss trade, economic cooperation
"The sides exchanged views on issues of mutual interest on the regional and global agenda," the Russian Foreign Ministry said
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Two days ago,
16:41
Russian-made SJ-100 jet preparing for maiden flight — company executive
A prototype of the passenger jet with imported systems and domestically-produced PD-8 engines successfully completed its first test flight in March 2025
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Yesterday,
17:57
Russia to impose 35% duty on import of perfume, eau de toilette from unfriendly countries
As the Industry and Trade Ministry notes, the updated list of goods subject to duty was determined jointly with the business community
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1 hour ago
EU shows lack of any clear foreign policy strategy — Russian Foreign Ministry
According to Kirill Logvinov, large-scale efforts on counteracting the so-called Russian threat vividly confirm this
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Yesterday,
17:34
Putin offers condolences over terrorist attack in India — Kremlin
The Russian president also expressed readiness to further strengthen cooperation with Indian partners in the fight against all forms of terrorism
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Yesterday,
23:30
Memorial prayer held outside church where Pope Francis is to be buried
The prayer was led by Cardinal Secretary of State of Vatican City Pietro Parolin
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Yesterday,
02:42
Kiev blocks every effort to take bodies of Ukrainian soldiers from battlefields near Kursk
Russian security officer told TASS that Russian servicemen came under attack as they attempted to take the bodies of Ukrainian troops from areas near Guyevo and Nikolayevo-Daryino to mortuaries
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Yesterday,
13:51
Kadyrov says Ukrainian forces tried to cross Russian border in Sumy area, were stopped
According to the official, a Ukrainian armored fighting vehicle exploded on the minefield and was finished off by a precise strike of a fiber-optic drone
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Yesterday,
14:15
Hungarian PM casts vote opposing Ukraine's admission to the EU in national referendum
The Hungarian government intends to take the results of the referendum into account during talks with the EU leadership
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Yesterday,
14:38
Evacuation underway after blast struck village in Vladimir Region
According to the report, all emergency response forces are engaged
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Yesterday,
08:41
Iran plans to build 19 more nuclear reactors, top diplomat says
According to Abbas Araghchi, Tehran has never opposed scientific and technological cooperation with Washington
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Yesterday,
17:53
Ukraine uses special op experience to train British military on drone warfare — The Times
According to the British Defense Ministry, British instructors have trained 50,000 Ukrainian troops between February 2022 and November 2024
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Yesterday,
09:52
Ukrainian reserves near Krasnoarmeysk running low amid new Russian successes — politician
Igor Kimakovsky recalled that the Ukrainian army attempted to "cut off" Russia's advance by drones
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Yesterday,
06:57
Erdogan’s son confesses he ‘enjoys coming to Russia’
Necmeddin Bilal Erdogan said he had been to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Sochi and Yakutsk
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55 minutes ago
London meeting on Ukraine involving foreign ministers postponed — British Foreign Office
"Official level talks will continue but these are closed to media," a Foreign Office official said
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Today,
03:41
US waiting for Ukraine’s response to Trump’s final proposal on settlement — Axios
At the same time, sources said that Ukrainian emissaries want 'to discuss a 30-day ceasefire during Wednesday's meetings in London rather than Trump's peace plan framework'
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Yesterday,
06:51
Hyundai registers at least eight trademarks in Russia — patent authority
All trademarks registered are in Class 12 of the International Classification of Goods and Services, which covers cars, as well as spare parts and accessories
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Two days ago,
09:10
Houthis claim strikes on two US aircraft carrier groups
"Missile forces and drone units launched two cruise missiles and two drones at the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and its associated ships in the northern part of the Red Sea," the movement said
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52 minutes ago
SVR chief says Russian Army busy expelling Nazi enemy from Russian soil again
"The Russian army is expelling the enemy from Russian soil, doing tough, routine combat work," Sergey Naryshkin said
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Yesterday,
18:00
US basketball legend Michael Jordan is world’s highest-paid athlete of all time — portal
According to the US-based sports business web portal, adjusting for inflation, Jordan, the 62-year-old six-time NBA champion, has earned $4.15 billion
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Yesterday,
09:50
NATO’s aggressive policy based on military planning — senior Russian diplomat
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko noted that Moscow would use all available means to ensure its defense strength amid the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s aggressive aspirations
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Yesterday,
08:20
Ukrainian troops intentionally destroy Gornal monastery — Russian envoy
Rodion Miroshnik stressed that the monastery will be rebuilt
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17 Apr, 10:00
Press review: US could rally 70 countries against China and EU targets Russia before May 9
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 17th
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Yesterday,
17:39
Pope did not allow his court to set him against Russian Orthodox Church — Patriarch Kirill
He noted that Pope Francis’ attitude towards Russia and the Russian Orthodox Church will not be forgotten
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Yesterday,
11:50
Kremlin dismisses idea of placing rushed deadlines on Ukraine conflict resolution
As Dmitry Peskov stressed, the issue of the Ukrainian settlement is "extremely complex"
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Today,
02:25
PREVIEW: Russian premier to address expanded meeting of Finance Ministry’s Collegium
It is tasked with resolving separate important issues
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2 hours ago
Top diplomats from UK, France, Germany, Ukraine postpone meeting in London — TV
According to the broadcaster, discussions will instead take place among senior officials from the five nations
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Yesterday,
10:51
Russian army advances near Pokrovsk despite massive attacks by Ukrainian drones
According to military expert Vitaly Kiselev, the Russian troops are still making gains under these challenging conditions
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Yesterday,
16:03
Kiev hits LPR with UAVs, trying to show importance before London talks — expert
Andrey Marochko suggested that Ukrainian forces might escalate their attacks on other frontline villages ahead of the forthcoming talks
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3 hours ago
Lavrov already holding meetings in Uzbekistan — diplomat
Russia’s top diplomat is scheduled to have a meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and meaningful talks with his Uzbek counterpart, Bakhtiyor Saidov
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Two days ago,
18:59
First Swedish AWACS aircraft arrives in Ukraine, test flight completed — UNIAN
Sweden promised to supply Kiev with two Saab 340 AEW&C (ACS-890) aircraft
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Yesterday,
21:44
US to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods, but they will never be at zero — Trump
US president noted that the negative economic effects from increased customs tariffs will be felt in the United States for some time
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Yesterday,
17:00
Shooting in northern India kills 27 tourists, injures many others
The incident occurred in Pahalgam, a popular destination for tourists in the region
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Today,
01:29
US disbands group gathering intelligence on Russia’s actions in Ukraine — WP
According to the report, the group’s aim was "to gather intelligence from across the government" about alleged Russian crimes in Ukraine
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Two days ago,
18:57
Russia must repay moral debt to residents of Donbass, Novorossiya — Putin
The president noted that restoration of Donbass and Novorossiya is a complex but gradually advancing process
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Today,
01:10
US to unveil seven-point Ukrainian settlement plan in London — newspaper
The Daily Telegraph wrote, with reference to an unnamed source, that provisions one and two envisage an immediate ceasefire and direct talks between Ukraine and Russia
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Yesterday,
15:45
Political firestorm around Pentagon reshuffle aimed at hurting Trump agenda — Hegseth
The US defense secretary reiterated that the fired officials were deemed to be responsible for several high-profile information leaks
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Yesterday,
18:46
Four people hurt in blast at munitions depot in Vladimir Region — governor
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, a fire at a Russian military unit set off a detonation of munitions at the unit’s depot
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Yesterday,
20:52
Search operation for foreign climbers on Mount Elbrus suspended until morning
According to preliminary data, two climbers have high altitude sickness
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Yesterday,
19:54
White House confirms Witkoff to travel to Russia this week
Kremlin Foreign Policy Aide Yury Ushakov earlier said Witkoff plans to visit Moscow this week
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Yesterday,
19:46
Plane flying from St. Petersburg to Kirov makes emergency landing in Moscow
The flight operator, Pobeda Airlines, said later that the pilot of flight DP513 made a decision to land in Moscow after a hydraulic system gauge signaled a malfunction
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Yesterday,
15:32
Premature to talk about results of negotiations with US on Ukraine — presidential aide
"We are holding serious and substantial discussions on Ukraine and I believe the dialogue will continue this week," Yury Ushakov emphasized
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Yesterday,
08:21
Farewell ceremony for Pope Francis begins in Vatican
According to the press service of the Holy See, members of the Roman Curia and the Vatican staff are currently paying last respects to the Pope
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1 hour ago
China opposes Kiev’s accusations over alleged aid to Russia in Ukraine conflict — MFA
"China strongly opposes groundless accusations and political manipulations," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun pointed out
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Yesterday,
12:21
Switzerland imposes sanctions on eight Russian media outlets
The restrictions will take effect on April 23
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Yesterday,
16:46
IMF forecast update reflects current trends in Russia's GDP growth — experts
Earlier, the International Monetary Fund released a report in which it raised its forecast for Russian economic growth in 2025
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Yesterday,
12:34
US overestimates own power in attempt to squeeze China out of global trade — newspaper
Washington's blatant coercion of negotiating parties to "pick sides" and its open attempt to contain and isolate China lay bare its arrogant and hegemonic intentions, representing a blatant defiance and disruption of the global economic and trade order, the paper wrote
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Yesterday,
07:31
Ukrainian troops blow up historical buildings at monastery in Russia’s Kursk Region
According to the Russian security forces, the monastery sustained major damage
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Two days ago,
15:51
Russia has no intention to get into naval arms race — presidential aide
Nikolay Patrushev drew attention to the "increased competition" between the United States and China in the naval sphere
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Yesterday,
10:11
Over dozen countries declare mourning over Pope Francis’ death
Francis made history as the first Latin American pontiff
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Yesterday,
18:41
Russia negotiating with US on Ukraine, tense work underway — Kremlin
According to Dmitry Peskov, the process is difficult and time-consuming
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Yesterday,
10:53
Top Russian human rights defender reveals real reason behind conflict with West
"They fear that the world will not be organized by their rules but by competing principles," Valery Fadeyev pointed out
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Yesterday,
12:51
Ukraine conflict taught Russia how to counter Western weapons, senior NATO commander says
French Admiral Pierre Vandier warned that if NATO forces "do not regain their technical and tactical superiority," they could face difficulties during the next conflict
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Yesterday,
17:24
IAEA chief says agency experts’ presence at ZNPP is 'invaluable'
As Rafael Grossi stressed, there were critical moments where the IAEA could immediately say what was going on
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Yesterday,
03:19
Russian forces encircling Ukrainian troops in Gornal in Kursk region — senior lawmaker
Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that, prior to the Easter truce, units from Russia’s Battlegroup North had struck Ukrainian brigades near Gornal
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Yesterday,
14:41
Kremlin unaware about contents of Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine
According to Dmitry Peskov, Russia continues communication with the US through all available channels
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Two days ago,
14:25
EU cannot support Ukraine in military conflict without US — Kneissl
According to the former Austrian foreign minister, "France is now very upset that Germany and Poland are buying weapons from the United States, and not from France"
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Yesterday,
14:52
Emergency introduced in Kirzhach district of Vladimir Region after explosion
Emergency response services are working on the site
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Yesterday,
13:57
Russian army breaches second line of Ukrainian defenses near Konstantinovka
Advisor to the DPR head Igor Kimakovsky noted that intense fighting is ongoing in the Chasov Yar area, where the enemy is attempting to hold strategic heights to prevent the Russian Armed Forces from gaining control of the region
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2 hours ago
T-Bank adds Chinese to customer support, ATMs
The Chinese language has become the fifth one spoken by T-Bank’s support and the seventh one offered in ATM functions
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