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Ukraine crisis
24 Nov 2014, 12:51
Lithuania pledges arms supplies to Ukraine — Poroshenko
Lithuania will provide support and ensure training for Ukrainian military servicemen
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1 minute ago
Israel Defense Forces reports expanding ground operation in Gaza’s south
At the same time, the Israeli military informed that they 'continue to carry out aerial strikes on Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip'
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3 hours ago
China not ready to join potential Russia-US dialogue on strategic stability — Russian MFA
Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told Channel One that the US wants to engage China in the strategic stability negotiations with Russia but the decision to do so is up to Beijing and Russia will respect its choice
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Yesterday,
09:30
EU leaders prepare for conflict with Russia, Hungary will not go to war — Orban
While Europe continues to speculate that the Ukrainian conflict could spread across the continent, the Hungarian prime minister dismissed this notion, stating, "This is not true"
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Today,
12:48
Mediators discuss a 50-day ceasefire in Gaza with Hamas, Israel — TV
Asharq also reported that Qatari and Egyptian representatives held a series of meetings with the Hamas leadership in Doha, as well as talks with the US and Israel to agree on the details of the agreement
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Yesterday,
10:35
Ukraine reports tense frontline situation in Zaporozhye area
Ukrainian military commanders of various ranks have been characterizing the operational and strategic situation as complex lately
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Two days ago,
14:25
US duties on cars will have only limited impact on Germany’s economy — experts
Veronika Grimm also noticed that the EU members should coordinate the actions for the adoption of countermeasures
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Yesterday,
05:26
About 99% of LPR, more than 70% of DPR, Novorossiya liberated, says Putin
According to the Russian president, "along the entire line of engagement, the strategic initiative is fully with the Russian Armed Forces"
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Yesterday,
11:11
Putin emphasizes importance of Syria’s integrity in phone call with Erdogan
The leaders also pointed to "the need to render all possible assistance to its government and people with a view to enhancing political stability and observing the legitimate rights and interests of all ethnic and confessional groups there"
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Yesterday,
10:06
Sudzha gas metering station 'virtually destroyed': new Ukrainian attacks on energy sites
The drones were targeting the infrastructure of the Saratov oil refinery
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Yesterday,
14:25
American bases to be targeted if US invades Iran, says Iranian parliament speaker
US Presidential National Security Advisor Mike Waltz stated on February 23 that Washington was considering all options regarding Iran’s nuclear program
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Today,
06:46
Trump administration demands control over Ukraine's economy — newspaper
According to The Wall Street Journal, the Ukrainian authorities fear that the terms of the agreement will limit their ability to attract other investors and rebuild infrastructure
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Today,
12:14
Gaza Health Ministry reveals number of Palestinians killed since March 18
The ministry pointed out that since October 2023, 50,277 people have been killed and 114,095 injured in the Palestinian enclave
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28 minutes ago
Interim Syrian president announces formation of new government
The foreign and defense ministers, Asaad al-Shaibani and Murhaf Abu Qasra, have retained their posts
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Yesterday,
08:02
Russian forces breach Ukrainian defenses, advance near DPR’s Katerinovka — expert
Andrey Marochko added that some of the Ukrainian army units, which had become fragmented following the breakthrough by Russian Armed Forces, retreated and reinforced their positions south of Katerinovka
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8 Feb, 01:43
Missing plane found crashed in Alaska, all 10 people aboard killed — report
It is unclear yet what caused the accident
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Yesterday,
11:23
Russian forces liberate Gogolevka: situation in Kursk Region
Russian troops are engaged in fighting in the center of Guyevo in the Kursk Region, facing the most skilled units of the Ukrainian army's special operations forces
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4 hours ago
Over 9,000 consumers in Russia’s Belgorod Region lose power in Ukrainian drone attacks
According to the military agency, the Kiev regime has just increased the number of attacks on energy infrastructure in Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod regions, despite claims by Vladimir Zelensky about the purported cessation of attacks on Russian energy facilities
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Yesterday,
00:54
Trump sincerely wants to end Ukraine conflict — Putin
He reiterated that Russia supports the peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict
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Today,
12:59
Konyukhov's voyage in rowing boat across two oceans ends due to technical failures
The traveler was going to get from South America to Australia, covering a distance of 18,000 kilometers in 200 days
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Today,
10:04
Senior Russian defense official discusses cooperation with Myanmar’s prime minister
Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin also congratulated Min Aung Hlaing on the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Myanmar Armed Forces and handed over a congratulatory letter from Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov
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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,
16:50
What is known about the return of 25 Kursk Region residents from Ukraine to Russia
Among the returnees there are several elderly individuals, with the oldest being 92 years old
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Today,
16:08
Kiev continues attacks on Russian energy infrastructure facilities — Russian top brass
According to the ministry, the Kiev regime has just increased the number of attacks on energy infrastructure in Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod regions, despite Zelensky’s claims
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16 Mar, 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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Today,
04:51
Canada’s Russophobic policy limits space for Arctic cooperation — Russian envoy
Mark Carney said earlier that Canada’s authorities did not intend to cooperate with Russia on the Arctic-related issues as it is not a like-minded nation
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Yesterday,
20:59
Several missing medical workers found dead in southern Gaza, Hamas says
The Palestine Red Crescent Society said earlier that the fate of nine doctors detained by Israeli troops remained unknown
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Yesterday,
10:00
Press review: Germany mulls Nord Stream restoration as Zaporozhye NPP sparks talks
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 28th
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20 Feb 2024, 15:57
Elon Musk’s SpaceX emerges as major Pentagon contractor — WSJ
According to company documents seen by the newspaper, SpaceX concluded a $1.8 billion classified contract with an unidentified US government agency, which is expected to become an important source of the company’s revenue in the coming years
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21 Mar, 15:59
Zelensky doing damage control after losing big in Jeddah talks — expert
Mikhail Pavliv explained that in Jeddah, the Americans got everything they wanted in the military aspect from Ukraine very quickly
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14 Jul 2024, 09:37
Assassination attempt on Putin mentioned by Budanov prepared with US money — Russian MFA
"Yesterday one of chiefs of the Kiev regime Buganov openly admitted that the Ukrainian intelligence service prepared assassination attempts on the Russian president. This assassination attempt was again prepared with US money," Maria Zakharova wrote on her Telegram channel
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Yesterday,
22:06
IMF board of directors approves $400 mln tranche to Ukraine
This will bring the total disbursements under the IMF-supported program to $10.1 billion
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Yesterday,
23:18
Tennis player Kasatkina says she will represent Australia
To date, her best result in Grand Slams was in 2022 when she reached the semifinals of the French Open
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Today,
00:57
Kiev trying to reassemble front, force Russian army to retreat from Volchansk — expert
Andrey Marochko said that development of combat power is registered in this area, including by assault teams
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Yesterday,
15:44
Putin enjoys strong support among Russians — poll
A total of 51.9% expressed approval of how the Russian government is managing the country
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4 hours ago
IN BRIEF: What is known about Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy facilities
TASS has compiled main facts from the statements by the Russian Defense Ministry
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Yesterday,
14:50
Russia says Western sanctions may become impetus to set up Large Eurasian Partnership
The Greater Eurasian Partnership is an initiative proposed by Putin, which he put forward in an address to the Federal Assembly in 2015
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Two days ago,
21:07
Putin describes floating out of Perm nuclear sub as milestone for Russian Navy
"It is supposed to enter service with the Russian Navy and to start performing its combat tasks next year," the president added
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Yesterday,
20:56
IN BRIEF: JD Vance visits Greenland: US military presence plans, hopes for accession
TASS has gathered key remarks by the US vice president
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27 Feb, 07:07
Russia, Guinea-Bissau sign agreement on exploration of bauxite, phosphate deposits
The parties also agreed on holding consultations "on issues of economic, trade and investment collaboration"
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Yesterday,
13:09
Putin extends condolences over Myanmar earthquake
A massive earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, with its magnitude reported to be between 7.7 and 7.9
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Today,
04:31
Many Asian countries’ leaders invited to Victory Day parade in Moscow — Russian MFA
It became known earlier that the Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Secretary General of the Central Committee of the Vietnamese Communist Party To Lam would be present at the parade
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Today,
08:58
US launches 14 strikes on Yemen's Saada governorate, one person killed — TV
Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, was also shelled and attacked at least eight times
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Today,
04:37
Russian army in Kursk Region forging ahead to border with Ukraine
The Russian Defence Ministry said earlier that assault units of the Don Cossack air assault regiment based in Feodosia had taken an important fortified strongpoint of the Ukrainian army in the borderline
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30 Apr 2020, 14:20
Only one out of Normandy Four Paris summit’s decisions implemented so far — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said that he means the exchange of people in custody
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Yesterday,
15:39
Russian embassy slams British PM’s ceasefire deadline idea as 'absurd'
"The arbitrary deadlines Starmer hastily devised in his remarks to journalists are completely unfounded — especially given London’s clear intent to derail any peace initiatives," the statement reads
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27 May 2020, 03:07
Moscow court arrests two suspects in Cuban citizen’s murder case
According to a source close to the investigation, both suspects "strongly deny their guilt and refuse to testify"
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Two days ago,
21:15
UNESCO chief condemns killing of Russian journalists in LPR — statement
"I condemn the killing of Alexander Fedorchak, Andrey Panov, and Alexander Sirkeli and call for a thorough and transparent investigation," Audrey Azoulay said
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Yesterday,
12:32
Too early to discuss details of Putin’s external governance plan for Ukraine — Kremlin
Earlier, the Russian leader said that external governance has been introduced globally before and that the practice could pave the way for legitimate talks on resolving the Ukraine conflict
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Yesterday,
22:29
Major fire starts in industrial area in northeast of Lugansk
Warehousing facilities are ablaze, no one was hurt
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Two days ago,
14:20
Pharaoh tomb 3,600 years old discovered in Egypt — media
Archaeologists first discovered a pharaoh's tomb at Abydos more than 10 years ago, providing evidence of a "lost" royal dynasty at the site
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27 Jun 2024, 02:57
Bolivia’s former Navy commander detained after attempted coup — TV
Juan Arnes Salvador was the second to be detained after the attempted military coup, Bolivia TV said
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11 Feb 2024, 20:18
Alexander Stubb wins runoff presidential election in Finland — justice ministry
Alexander Stubb scored 51.6% of votes
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26 Feb 2022, 20:03
Militants bring containers with toxic chemicals to Syria’s Idlib - Russian military
According to the official, around 15 terrorists sustained chemical burns of skin and respiratory tract as a result
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29 Mar 2024, 09:31
No improvement in sight for Russia-Japan relations, envoy says
According to Nikolay Nozdrev, Russia has reported "a substantial increase in military activity," involving Japan, the United States and other NATO member countries, near Russia’s Far Eastern border
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Yesterday,
01:03
Russian forces to overwhelm Ukrainian troops, Putin believes
"There are grounds to think that we will finish them off," the Russian leader said
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9 Dec 2024, 17:02
'Street rat' Zelensky fumbles Paris talks — Ukrainian lawmaker
"After Trump’s team slammed Zelensky’s inappropriate attire, he’ll either need to start wearing a suit or continue to be looked at as a street rat," Alexander Dubinsky said
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Yesterday,
19:00
Thailand records over 50 aftershocks following Myanmar earthquake
The latest aftershock with a magnitude of 4.9 was recorded at 11:46 p.m. local time (4:46 p.m. GMT)
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Today,
08:57
Russian troops wipe out Ukrainian special units in Guyevo — security forces
"The enemy expects to hold off the advance of the Russian armed forces as long as possible, hoping to escape through the forest to the Sumy Region," the source said
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Yesterday,
00:52
Iran sends its official response to Trump’s letter via Oman
According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the message comprises two documents
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1 hour ago
Hamas accepts mediators’ proposal on Gaza ceasefire
Al-Hayya said that the group has accepted an Egyptian plan for forming an independent body of experts to oversee civil administration in Gaza
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8 Apr 2013, 17:00
Monument to nationalist leader Bandera destroyed in Lvov region
Police said they have started an investigation
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Yesterday,
18:37
EU plans to cut agricultural imports from Ukraine starting in June — AFP
No details were given about specific commodities to be affected by the reduction or how much imports will plunge
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Today,
05:58
Ukrainian troops control only three settlements in Kursk Region — commander
The Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday that the battlegroup North had liberated the village of Gogolevka in the Kursk Region
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Yesterday,
12:31
Ukraine to owe US more than $120 bln under revised minerals deal — newspaper
Additionally, Ukraine is required to make its own contributions to this fund
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28 Feb, 12:51
Russia submits to ISU list of figure skaters for 2026 Olympics qualifiers — source
The FSFR was told that it could not put more than one entrant on its list of candidates for each figure skating discipline, most notably the men's and women's individual events, pairs and ice dancing
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20 Mar, 05:00
Houthis report new attack on US aircraft carrier in Red Sea
According to Yahya Sarea, "the operation successfully reached its target"
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4 hours ago
World Press Photo defends TASS photo correspondent’s win in regional contest
According to the organizers, the complaints will be reviewed in accordance with the contest’s rules and procedures
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Yesterday,
20:33
Ukraine will not recognize US military aid as debt, Zelensky says
The previous version of the deal was not signed because of a verbal spat between Vladimir Zelensky and US leaders at the White House
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Today,
05:35
Russia open to cooperation with US to ensure security in Arctic — embassy
"Russia assumes that security in the Arctic should be built by joint efforts of countries of the region through dialogue and cooperation," Russia’s embassy in Denmark told
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25 Mar, 21:48
Russia, US discuss Nord Stream pipeline issue — Lavrov
According to Russian Foreign Minister, 'it will be interesting if the Americans use their influence on Europe and will force it not to reject the Russian gas'
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3 May 2018, 11:02
Key facts about Russia’s Su-30 multirole fighter jet
Su-30 is a Russian two-seat multipurpose heavy fighter jet developed in the late 1980s
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Yesterday,
03:21
Putin proposes introducing UN external governance in Ukraine to hold election
The Russian president reiterated that such precedents under the auspices of the UN existed in East Timor, New Guinea and parts of former Yugoslavia
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Yesterday,
18:06
IN BRIEF: What we know about detention of Gagauzia’s head Evghenia Gutsul
On March 25, Evghenia Gutsul was detained at the Chisinau Airport
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1 hour ago
Syria’s new interim government to be comprised of 22 ministers — TV channel
According to the Al Hadath, the heads of the Interior, Foreign and Defense ministries from the previous cabinet will retain their posts
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14 Apr 2021, 10:57
No plans for Putin-Macron phone call over Zelensky’s visit to Paris yet — Kremlin
Such contacts arise very quickly if needed, the spokesman said
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Today,
12:17
Ukraine loses more than 190 troops in Kursk Region over day — top brass
The Defense Ministry also said that Russian servicemen had liberated the Veselovka settlement in the Sumy Region
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24 Mar, 10:00
Press review: Germany relies on US missile plan for next year as protests erupt in Turkey
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, March 24th
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Yesterday,
17:30
France, UK assisted Ukraine in strike on Sudzha gas metering station — Foreign Ministry
According to Maria Zakharova, the guidance and targeting of the strikes were conducted using French satellite systems, while UK specialists provided the coordinate input and carried out the launch
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Two days ago,
15:04
Participants of Ukraine summit in Paris oppose lifting anti-Russian sanctions — Macron
The French president pointed out that the European Union has no legal basis for seizing frozen Russian assets
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Yesterday,
08:56
Mass rapid transit system in Bangkok suspends service in wake of earthquake
"The MRT is closed and we don’t know when it will resume operation," a station operator told TASS
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Today,
11:18
Russian forces liberate Panteleymonovka, Shcherbaki — top brass
TASS has compiled the main information about the special operation progress over the past 24 hours
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20 Dec 2023, 22:27
Putin calls for ensuring ‘capacity reserve’ when upgrading Eastern polygon project
The head of state drew attention to the fact that when constructing new facilities, one must not forget about the existing infrastructure and maintaining it in standard condition. He stated that this work "has problem areas"
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Yesterday,
18:09
Ukraine talks see progress — Trump
"I think we're making progress, but there's a lot of ill will between the parties," the US leader said, commenting on the situation in Ukraine
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28 May 2019, 04:32
By 2025, developed countries to lose quarter of their nuclear capacity — reports
The sharp decline in the nuclear power generation sector will damage the energy security of those nations and will hamper the achievement of environmental goals
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Today,
05:35
Russian army advances cautiously in Chasovy Yar — military expert
Andrey Marochko noted that due to the ongoing active fighting in Chasovy Yar, it is currently difficult to count the area liberated and mopped up of Ukrainian troops
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26 May 2020, 18:22
Haikou's auto expo to help revive the city's economy following coronavirus pandemic
Hainan International Auto Show has been held since 2004
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Today,
05:53
Assets of Ukrainian businessman Shifrin arrested in Russia on fraud case
The businessman was granted Russian citizenship in October 2016. In 2022, after the onset of the special military operation, he applied to the Russian embassy on renunciation of Russian citizenship
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Yesterday,
17:52
LG Electronics partly restarts its plant in Moscow Region — newspaper
The plant was producing washing machines and refrigerators
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Today,
10:03
Lula da Silva confirms plans to attend Victory Day celebrations in Moscow
Lula da Silva also said that he plans to discuss the potential peaceful settlement in Ukraine with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during his visit to Russia in May
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