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29 Dec 2014, 16:56
Russia's Arctic group to get Orlan-10 drones by year end
The first trial flights of the drones in the low temperature conditions are planned in early 2015
© ITAR-TASS/Alexander Ryumin
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Air force and air defense army for Russia's Arctic to be in place 2015 — General Staff
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Russia does not plan to engage in militarization of Arctic — Putin
Russia’s Defense Ministry establishes Arctic Strategic Command
Russia focuses efforts on expanding presence in Arctic
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Anti-Russian sanctions
23 Feb, 23:12
New Zealand announces next package of anti-Russian sanctions
Extra sanctions target 52 Russian individuals and legal entities related to the military-industrial complex of Russia and "companies connected to energy exports," Foreign Minister Winston Peters said
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Yesterday,
13:01
Sanctions against Rubio still in place, publications saying otherwise fake news — MFA
Rubio was added to the list of US citizens under individual sanctions, including a ban on entry to Russia, in May 2022
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Yesterday,
09:12
Putin-Trump meeting to occur once there is need — Kremlin aide
"We are preparing for the meeting, and it will be organized as soon as there is a need for it," he said
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Today,
09:48
Violence against protestors in Belgrade unacceptable — Russian envoy
"Our position is that it is unacceptable to resort to violence, composure is necessary," Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko said
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Yesterday,
15:22
Putin, Trump expected to talk next week — Witkoff
Witkoff expressed optimism about the upcoming discussion
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Two days ago,
07:33
Time running out for Ukrainian troops in Kursk area to lay down arms — Kremlin
Putin thus responded to the call of US President Donald Trump, who offered to "spare" the Ukrainian troops in Kursk Region
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Two days ago,
08:42
Security forces detain Ukrainian soldiers disguised as Russian troops in Kursk border area
"They immediately inform the Russian military about suspicious persons," the source said.
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14 Mar, 10:00
Press review: Putin backs ceasefire but calls for talks as Russian army shifts Kursk front
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 14th
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Today,
14:05
Over 30 countries to join 'coalition of willing' to support Ukraine — spokesman
"The contribution capabilities will vary, but this will be a significant force, with a significant number of countries providing troops and a larger group contributing in other ways," the statement reads
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4 hours ago
Over 460 people evacuated from Kursk Region’s Sudzha district — Emergencies Ministry
According to the ministry, people are provided with drinking water and food, as well as medical and psychological support
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Today,
08:37
US role helps persuade Hungary to approve sanctions against Russia — paper
However, Trump unexpectedly threatened to impose new restrictions on Moscow, the paper noted
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Yesterday,
13:50
"Angara-1.2" puts military satellites into orbit
The launch proceeded smoothly, with the rocket being monitored by the ground automated control system of the German Titov Main Test Space Center.
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Today,
10:29
No repetition of Kiev 'Maidan' in Belgrade — Serbian president
Mass anti-government protests took place in Belgrade on Saturday
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Today,
12:31
Crimea protected against land threats from Ukraine, region's leadership says
Head of Crimea Sergey Aksyonov stressed that Crimea was also protected by air defenses
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Today,
09:55
EU readying military package of at least 20 bln euro for Ukraine — Hungary’s top diplomat
Instead, Hungary favors negotiations between Russia and the United States to resolve the Ukraine conflict, Peter Szijjarto explained
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Today,
13:02
Serbia ready to invite Russia, US to investigate use of 'sound cannon' against protestors
Mass anti-government protests took place in Belgrade on Saturday
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Today,
15:18
Germany delivers new military aid shipment to Kiev, including MRAPVs and drones
The shipment also includes 556 laser ranging devices, 255 IR binoculars, two border protection vehicles, 8,000 mortar rounds of 120mm caliber
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Yesterday,
20:05
Trump ready to discuss rebuilding of bridges with Russia — White House
Trump did not rule out introducing new anti-Russian measures as part of the process of resolving the conflict, Waltz said
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Today,
10:16
Kiev does not rule out foreign companies returning to Russia is inevitable
Vladimir Zelensky's adviser for sanctions policy Vladislav Vlasyuk also did not rule out that European countries would conclude new agreements on the purchase of Russian oil and gas
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Today,
10:34
External instigators of protests in Serbia tried to organize revolution — Russian envoy
According to Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko, the West is "trying to show that it has nothing to do with it"
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Today,
14:19
France temporarily lifts court-mandated supervision over Telegram found Durov — source
The source said the decision was made "by the investigating judge"
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4 hours ago
Russia, Tajikistan aligned on global issues — Putin
According to the Russian leader, Moscow and Dushanbe "are committed to the principles of the rule of international law, sovereignty and non-interference into internal affairs"
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Yesterday,
08:19
Lavrov urges to halt use of force in Red Sea during talk with Rubio
The parties also "discussed specific issues regarding the implementation of the mutual understanding reached during the meeting of high-ranking Russian and US officials on February 18 in Riyadh. Sergey Lavrov and Marco Rubio agreed to maintain contact."
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Today,
09:23
Ukraine's own air defenses shoot down half of Kiev's aircraft declared lost — Rada MP
Maryana Bezuglaya noted that the findings of the investigation into the loss of one of the first F-16 fighter jets delivered to Ukraine last August have yet to be made public
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4 hours ago
EU foreign ministers fail to agree on €40 bln aid package for Ukraine — Kallas
The EU top diplomat stressed that everyone recognized that the EU needed to "show result" right now and support Ukraine "so that they can defend themselves"
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Yesterday,
20:44
Europe's security without Russia and Belarus is utopia, Matvienko says
Federation Council Speaker emphasized that Russia has consistently urged Europe to convene at the negotiating table to establish a security framework that is common and indivisible
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Yesterday,
06:43
China's leader refuses trip to Brussels to honor anniversary of relations — media
The newspaper notes that the venues for such meetings usually alternate, with the prime minister typically attending in Brussels, while the president hosts summits in Beijing
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Today,
07:30
Trump declares his predecessor’s pardons `void and vacant'
On January 17, Joe Biden issued individual pardons to a number of persons, including former US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley and former US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Director Anthony Fauci
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17 May 2023, 18:47
Kinzhal missile wipes out Patriot air defense system in Kiev — Russian Defense Ministry
On Tuesday, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Russian Armed Forces hit a US-made Patriot system in Kiev with a Kinzhal hypersonic missile
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Yesterday,
16:10
Zelensky replaces chief of General Staff
The reasons for the personnel reshuffle are not given
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Today,
12:07
Russia no longer willing to rotate IAEA experts at ZNPP via Ukraine — diplomat
Mikhail Ulyanov stressed that the rotation on February 12 "was completely derailed when heavy weapons were used against the convoy"
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2 hours ago
Russia hits Ukrainian contingent in Sumy Region with Iskander missiles
The the settlement of Losevka is located 65 km northwest of the town of Shostka
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Today,
15:10
Up to 90% of arms, munitions destroyed in Kursk Region belong to NATO — Russian diplomat
According to Rodion Miroshnik, these are military and technical supplies, ammunition, small arms, mines, shells, and multiple rocket launchers
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Yesterday,
11:38
Over 370 people taken out of Kursk Region's liberated territories since March 12
"Today, 70 more people were evacuated", Alexander Khinshtein, announced on his Telegram channel
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Yesterday,
13:41
French PM says Europe should prepare for trade war with US
At the same time, the prime minister expressed the view that Europe and the US still have the opportunity to resolve the situation through negotiations
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Today,
09:06
Europe must cut social spending to boost military budget — FT
According to the publication, a return to the level of military spending in the 1980s will require a change in budget policy and an increase in government borrowing
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Today,
07:43
Crimea would be ruined if not joined Russia in 2014 — official
Eleven years ago, the Republic of Crimea and the hero-city of Sevastopol rejoined Russia following a referendum held on March 16, 2014, amid the coup in Ukraine
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2 hours ago
Brussels, not Moscow, meddled in Romanian election — opposition
According to the leader of the opposition Alliance for the Union of Romanians, the May election rerun will not be merely about choosing a new president but about "sparing Romania from being subjected to foreign interests and the corrupt elite which doesn’t represent" its people
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Today,
05:39
Putin, Rahmon to meet for talks in Moscow on Monday
The two leaders are expected to exchange opinions on pressing regional issues
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Two days ago,
20:49
West can send troops to Ukraine without Russia’s consent — Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron claimed to be a military observer mission
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Today,
07:24
US to exit international center on ‘investigating’ Russia’s actions in Ukraine — NYT
Washington will officially announce this decision today, the sources said
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Yesterday,
03:32
Europe’s words about sending troops to Ukraine is a bluff — Russian official
According to Vladimir Rogov, Chairman of the Russian Civic Chamber, the introduction of third-country contingents into Ukraine would be illegal and would be contrary to the interests of security and the establishment of long-term peace
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Yesterday,
18:29
Verkhovna Rada member accuses chief of General Staff of corruption
"Bargilevich was involved in a number of dubious activities related to bribery and commerce, all without any investigations," Maryana Bezuglaya said
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Today,
09:43
Ukrainians residing in Poland started receiving summonses — Strana
According to the media outlet, the authenticity of summonses has not been established
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Today,
04:19
US maintains contact with European countries on Ukrainian conflict resolution — Witkoff
According to US Special Presidential Envoy, Washington is 'in discussions with European countries and that includes France, Britain, Norway, Finland and all the others'
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Yesterday,
10:20
Ceasefire may give Ukraine time to rearm — Kremlin aide
He added that Russia's stance and concerns on this issue "are well known to everyone."
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Today,
10:19
Ukrainian army may have up to five launchers for ATACMS missiles left, expert estimates
According to the available information, Ukraine was provided with about 70 HIMARS and MLRS launchers
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Today,
08:53
Foreign mercenaries perpetrate brutal atrocities in Kursk Region — Russian diplomat
According to testimony of civilians evacuated from the liberated areas, Poles and Georgian Legion members were especially brutal
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Today,
09:51
EU approves payment of 3.5 bln euros to Kiev as part of macrofinancial assistance program
"With this third disbursement, Ukraine will have received close to 20 billion euros under the Ukraine Facility since its entry into force a year ago," the statement reads
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Today,
10:29
Rada MP calls organization of Ukrainian army retreat from Kursk Region barbaric
Earlier, Ukraine’s General Staff tried to present the retreat from the Kursk Region as "regrouping," but many experts spoke of a "very difficult" situation for the remaining Ukrainian units there
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Yesterday,
12:05
Russian air defenses down four JDAM bombs, 141 Ukrainian drones in past day — top brass
Russian troops have hit Ukraine’s military airfields, drone production workshops and their storage sites in the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said
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Today,
14:42
Ukrainian army's morale at rock bottom after defeat in Kursk — regional official
According to Vitaly Ganchev, Ukrainian propaganda "is trying to magnify" frontline successes but soldiers on the engagement line see the actual state of things and have a different view about what is going on
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Today,
09:30
Zelensky signs law on sending army to other states
The decision to send the army to other states during martial law is made by the president, while simultaneously submitting a bill to parliament for its ratification
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Two days ago,
23:37
Trump calls those who are trying to discredit US-Russia contacts ‘sick degenerates’
US President stressed that during his visit to Moscow, his special envoy Steve Witkoff had a series of other contacts
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Today,
12:49
Rwanda severs diplomatic relations with Belgium — Foreign Ministry
"This decision was made after a profound analysis of multiple factors, all of them tied with the pitiable attempts by Belgium to sustain its neocolonial illusions," the statement reads
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10 Mar, 17:02
Britain does not want peace in Ukraine because of its interest in Odessa seaports — expert
Vladimir Karasev further elaborated that the British authorities were also interested in Ukraine's resources, which have been handed over to them by Vladimir Zelensky under a 100-year agreement
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Today,
12:23
Russian commander expects buffer zone to be created after Kursk Region liberated
According to Major General Apty Alaudinov, the Ukrainian military is suffering heavy losses, despite deploying its best reserves to the Sudzha and Sumy directions
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Today,
08:14
Foreign mercenaries target retreating Ukrainian troops, POW says
According to Nazar Valechenko, he had initially paid five thousand dollars to stay in the rear and guard a factory in the Poltava Region, which was later destroyed by Russian troops
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10 Jan, 15:47
Houthis hit US Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier using missiles, drones
Earlier, it was reported that the US had targeted underground facilities of the Houthis in the Amran Province, located in the northwest of Yemen, along with the movement's positions in the Saada Province
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Today,
05:55
Taiwan detects 13 Chinese PLA warplanes, nine vessels, two balloons near island
Taiwan’s defense agency has regularly recorded the approach of Chinese warplanes and warships of late
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Today,
08:49
Russia liberates 8 sq km near Zaporozhye's Stepovoye, takes its eastern part — politician
The Russian troops are actively advancing toward the west in this settlement
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Today,
11:40
IN BRIEF: What is known about operation to liberate Kursk Region
The battlegroup North units inflicted losses in offensive operations on formations of a mechanized brigade, two air assault brigades, a marine infantry brigade and two territorial defense brigades of the Ukrainian army in areas near the settlements of Gogolevka, Gornal, Guyevo and Oleshnya in the Kursk Region
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Today,
08:10
Hungary opposes EU proposals on military aid to Ukraine — Szijjarto
Peter Szijjarto believes that Brussels is now in international isolation "because liberal European politicians who advocate conflict are constantly trying to prevent the success of peace talks" between Russia and the United States on the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict
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Today,
10:26
Kremlin confirms Putin-Trump conversation being prepared for Tuesday
The last telephone conversation between the Russian president and the US leader took place on February 12
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Today,
08:13
Russian army begins fighting for Volnoye Pole near DPR-Zaporozhye border — politician
Vladimir Rogov earlier told TASS that the Russian army had driven Ukrainian forces out of the DPR’s settlement of Privonloye on February 28
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1 hour ago
White House spokesperson puts blame for hostilities in Ukraine on previous administration
"President Trump is very proud of the progress that he and his team have made in such a short amount of time, and hopefully tomorrow, that progress will move forward," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said
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Today,
10:00
Press review: Russia prepared for US ties as EU blocks Ukraine resolution
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, March 17th
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Today,
11:09
Russian forces fully liberate Stepovoye community in Zaporozhye Region over past day
Russian forces struck a Ukrainian UAV training center and military airfields over the past day, the ministry reported
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Today,
06:22
Trump says he sees 'very good chance' of resolving Ukraine conflict
"We want to see if we can bring that war to an end," the US president said
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Today,
05:03
US President Trump says plans to speak with Russia’s Putin on March 18
"A lot of work's been done over the weekend," the US president said
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Today,
08:19
Lebanese troops carry out attacks on firing positions in Syria
According to earlier reports, a shelling assault from Syria killed a child and left four civilians injured
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Today,
04:09
Russia’s import-substituted SJ-100 equipped with PD-8 engines takes off for maiden flight
According to First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, it was an important and long-awaited step towards certification of a technologically independent version of the Superjet
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2 hours ago
Oreshnik gives Russia upper hand in confrontation with NATO — US expert
Decker Eveleth said that the Oreshnik is the perfect weapon for attacking dense targets like air bases, where its conventional submunitions can deal significant damage
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4 hours ago
Coordination of new Putin-Trump talk took several days — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov stated that the preparation time, in general, "depends on the decisions of the heads of state"
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Today,
13:33
Ukraine’s army trying to hold three communities in Kursk Region — Akhmat commander
According to Apty Alaudinov, the Ukrainian army is failing in this attempt and suffering heavy casualties
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Today,
10:45
Russian envoy says US speech at recent IAEA meeting was very constructive
According to Mikhail Ulyanov, Hungary and Slovakia refused to sign off on a joint statement of 47 IAEA member countries in support of Ukraine
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3 hours ago
US cutting 'unnecessary functions' with Ukraine probe exit — Kremlin
The media reported that the United States has decided to withdraw from the so-called international group "investigating" actions by Russia during the special military operation in Ukraine
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Yesterday,
15:21
Meeting with Putin lasted 3-4 hours, was ‘solution-based — Witkoff
Earlier, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov revealed that Putin received Witkoff late Thursday night and provided information for US President Donald Trump
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Today,
12:06
Russia, Iran, China nuclear program meeting productive — envoy
Mikhail Ulyanov stressed that Russia, China, and Iran were closely aligning their positions
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2 hours ago
US hits Yemeni Hodeida governorate — TV
The strike was reportedly delivered on the Al Arj neighborhood on the Red Sea coast not far from the governorate’s administrative center
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Two days ago,
19:01
Merkel views Russia as a strong nuclear power that captures Trump’s admiration
Commenting on the notorious clash between Trump and Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky in the White House, Merkel recalled thinking that she never wanted to see anything like this again
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Today,
09:12
Russian army captures outskirts of Shcherbaki, Malye Shcherbaki in Zaporozhye — politician
Vladimir Rogov previously told TASS on March 15 that Russian units had reached the outskirts of Shcherbaki in the Zaporozhye Region and had begun fighting to take control of the settlement
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Today,
00:07
Over 36 people killed in devastating natural calamity in US, says President Trump
According to US media outlets, the natural calamity struck residents of the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas
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Two days ago,
11:23
Russian forces hit energy facilities that support Ukraine's military-industrial complex
According to the ministry, Russian air defenses shot down seven JDAM bombs, three HIMARS rockets and 170 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones
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Yesterday,
18:31
US hopes for deal with Russia within weeks to address Ukraine crisis — presidential envoy
Earlier, the US special presidential envoy said he expected that there would be a phone conversation between the US and Russian presidents next week
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Today,
10:38
Russian deputy foreign minister discusses situation on Korean Peninsula in Pyongyang
According to the report, Andrey Rudenko met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui and held talks with his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong Gyu
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Today,
15:30
Ukrainian soldiers shot entire families before leaving Selidovo, says eyewitness
The evacuated resident told about many acts of lawlessness and plunder
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Yesterday,
18:46
Although Ukraine uses reserves Russian army pushes forward near Krasnoarmeysk — DPR leader
Denis Pushilin noted that the "most rapid" advance of Russian troops is taking place around Velikaya Novoselka
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Today,
08:01
London seeking to use Ukraine to avoid being marginalized, Chinese expert argues
By convening "a coalition of the willing", London seeks to "demonstrate British influence and avoid being marginalized by the US and Russia," Cui Heng argued
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4 hours ago
Risks of incidents at Kursk nuclear power station persist — Rosatom CEO
As Alexey Likhachev stressed, "there are no plans to reduce the level of protection and safety at the Kursk station"
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Today,
15:07
Liberation of Stepovoye in Zaporozhye area to impair Ukrainian logistics — politician
"There is a road running from Orekhov to Kamenskoye through Stepovoye, which the enemy constantly used," Vladimir Rogov said
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Today,
08:02
Possible truce in Ukraine complicates EC's plans to militarize Europe — source
Confrontation with Russia is now becoming a new European project, which is being formed by the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, the source said
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Today,
13:50
Ukrainian forces continue to threaten to blow up Crimean Bridge — city head
According to Sergey Aksyonov, the priority at the moment remains safety when crossing the bridge, in case of threats, the traffic on the Crimean bridge will be closed to protect citizens
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Yesterday,
22:28
Russia to insist on Ukraine’s neutral, NATO-free status to achieve peace deal — diplomat
According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko, concrete security guarantees should be the part of the agreement
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Yesterday,
20:06
Britain's wish to steal Russian assets stems from historical craving for piracy — MFA
Earlier, former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called for the swift appropriation of billions of dollars worth of Russian assets
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Today,
15:05
Security central to Russian-Tajik agenda — President Rahmon
The Tajik leader expressed his willingness to discuss with Vladimir Putin the state and prospects of bilateral relations, including international and regional issues
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Today,
14:56
US proposal for ceasefire in Ukraine may replicate scenario of Minsk agreements — expert
According to Krissada Phromvek, there are many complex issues that must be resolved before reaching an agreement
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Yesterday,
13:38
Macron looks for excuses for involvement in Ukraine conflict — Russian diplomat
Earlier, Macron stated in an interview with Le Parisien that European countries willing to send a military contingent to Ukraine
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Today,
15:27
EU trying to get in on Ukraine talks, no openings yet — Kallas
The chief of European diplomacy said the EU has met with US negotiators to voice "different elements that could be brought up by the Russians"
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Today,
15:12
Trump to ignore Germany’s call to coordinate on Russia concessions — MP
According to Alexey Pushkov, Donald Trump thinks that "agreeing policies with Europe would mean burying any hope for a peaceful settlement"
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Today,
08:33
Court in Georgia sentences ex-president to 4.5 years in prison for illegal entry
Mikhail Saakashvili secretly arrived in the Georgian port city of Poti on a ferry from the Ukrainian city of Chernomorsk in October 2021, but was detained and charged with illegal border crossing
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