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Too early for common currency within Eurasian Economic Union — Belarusian official
Both houses of the Belarusian parliament voted to ratify the Eurasian Economic Union Treaty
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Russian GDP gain 5.4% in Q1 2024 — Economy Ministry
In March 2024, the Russian economy grow by 4.2% annually
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Russian troops wipe out military train with Western armaments in DPR over past day
Russian troops improved their tactical position and repelled eight Ukrainian army counterattacks in the Avdeyevka area over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Alrosa may leave Catoca project in Angola — Finance Ministry
Alrosa is working in Angola since 1992
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Russian, Belarusian troops to train in Belarus in 2025
The decision to hold an exercise once in two years in one of the countries was made in 2009
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Ukraine’s frontlines may collapse, if Russia decides to focus its offensive — paper
Ukraine is at a great risk of its frontline collapsing wherever Russian generals decide to focus their offensive
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Hamas’s win may lead to 9/11-like attacks, Israeli minister warns
Nir Barkat also described Qatar as "one of the biggest challenges" for Israel, claiming that Doha supported various radical groups active in the region
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US may risk military escapade in Far East — Russian ambassador to North Korea
The situation on the Korean Peninsula is a major concern, Russian Ambassador to Pyongyang Alexander Matsegora told
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Russian cutting-edge missile frigate holds artillery firings in Arctic drills
"The combat exercises were conducted in the Barents Sea waters closed for shipping," the Russian Defense Ministry reported
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China, US free to have their own friends, partners — President Xi
Beijing sticks to the principle of non-alignment with any blocs, the Chinese leader said and called on Washington "to refrain from teaming up in small groups"
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Uniper notified Russia about Unipro dispute, company says
"Uniper had already decided to sell the stake in Unipro in the summer of 2021 and informed the Russian government of its decision in the autumn of 2021," the company noted
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No conditions for talks with Kiev at this time — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov stated that the position of Russian President Vladimir Putin "is well-known"
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US using human rights topics to shake political situation in Russia — embassy
"Attacks against Russia mainly focused on challenging the legality of the special military operation in Ukraine", the Russian embassy said
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Kiev recognizes difficulties, losses on battlefield over six months of waiting for US aid
The office of the Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky notes that the Ukrainian army needs to stabilize the frontline
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Eight violations by US-led international coalition’s aircraft recorded in Syria
The Russian military police had conducted patrols in Raqqa and Al-Hasakah provinces, Major General Yury Popov, the deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, said
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Russia’s second meteorological satellite Arktika-M launched from Baikonur put into orbit
The Soyuz-2.1b rocket carrying the Arktika-M No. 2 satellite blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome at 12:18 p.m. Moscow time
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Army officer some media point to as Nord Stream blasts coordinator goes missing in Ukraine
The man, Roman Chervinsky, was under arrest in the case of a failed operation to recruit a Russian pilot
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Over 3,100 foreign mercenaries fight for Ukraine, most of them from US
The Russian Investigative Committee added that measures are underway to locate their whereabouts and bring them to criminal liability
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Ukrainian troops fleeing Ocheretino in small groups, says DPR
"There is one more or less suitable road but it is also being shelled," adviser to the DPR head Igor Kimakovsky said
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Ukrainian troops fire at least 60 rounds at borderline Belgorod Region
The debris from air defense operations shattered windows and damaged walls in four private residences in the Yakovlevsky Municipal District
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Court places Forbes reporter under house arrest for discrediting Russian armed forces
The press service specified that investigative and procedural actions are underway in coordination with Russia’s Federal Security Service
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Scholz reiterates German soldiers, Taurus long-range missiles not to be sent to Ukraine
"There will be neither German soldiers nor NATO troops in this war," the German Chancellor emphasized
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Russia puts forward serious disarmament initiatives at UN, says envoy
Earlier, Russia vetoed a draft resolution at the UN Security Council prepared by the United States and Japan on the non-deployment of nuclear weapons in space
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Russian GDP gain 5.4% in Q1 2024 — Economy Ministry
In March 2024, the Russian economy grow by 4.2% annually
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Ukraine’s army leaves first defensive line in Berdychi near Avdeyevka, says DPR
The Ukrainian military has suffered heavy casualties among personnel and military hardware in that community, Igor Kimakovsky said
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US continues hunt for Russian citizens in third countries — Russian envoy
Anatoly Antonov says the Americans seek deportation of Russians to the United States
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Refinery in southern Russia partially suspends operations after Ukrainian drone attack
Ten unmanned aerial vehicles flew directly into the plant, causing a big fire
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Russia to open diplomatic missions in more African countries, diplomat says
According to Vsevolod Tkachenko, Moscow is in talks with African countries to launch flights to new destinations
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China is able to defend its interests, Kremlin says about US pressure on Beijing
Dmitry Peskov emphasized that Moscow and Beijing would push ahead with developing cooperation
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Inflation in Russia slowing down gradually — Putin
"Inflation is slowing down gradually, same as inflation expectations, which is especially important, including households’ expectations, meaning their estimates, suggestions on how prices will behave in the future," the head of state said
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Erdogan moves back from May 9 his trip to US — report
The report hasn’t been officially confirmed
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Drone crashes in industrial zone in Russian city of Lipetsk
There were no casualties, egional Governor Igor Artamonov said
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Russia provides UNRWA with platform to explain Gaza situation to BRICS — agency chief
Philippe Lazzarini added that he wanted to warn the BRICS members of the consequences of banning UNRWA's activities in the conflict zone
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Settlement proposal on Gaza to Hamas provides for release of 20-40 hostages — TV
A source told the news outlet that the agreement will be most likely reached in the next couple of days
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UN bound to stay as unique world organization — Russian ambassador
"If the UN did not exist, it should have been created," Vasily Nebenzya said
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Death toll in Armenian bus accident rises to five
Nine people were injured, the country’s Interior Ministry said
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Development of Sino-Russian cooperation to be main topic of AmurExpo forum
AmurExpo is the off-site venue of the Eastern Economic Forum
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SCO should unite against foreign attempts to trigger revolutions — Shoigu
"The main emphasis should be placed on the development of military contacts between the SCO and the CSTO,"the Russian defense minister said
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NATO makes Russia its neighbor by expanding eastward, Russian envoy says
Earlier, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg claimed that increased payments to the bloc’s budget were the cost of having Russia as a neighbor
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People in Armenia block road in protest to border deal with Azerbaijan
On April 19, Yerevan and Baku issued a joint statement saying that a tentative agreement had been reached for several sections of the border between both countries
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Russia closely watches all NATO maneuvers — MFA
Maria Zakharova pointed out that the lion’s share of the alliance’s wargames is designed precisely as the unfolding scenarios of confrontation with Russia
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Bill submitted to Russian legislature seeks more control over immigration
One of the bill's provisions would limit the stay of a foreigner to 90 days within one calendar year
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One more suspect in Crocus City Hall terror attack arrested — police
The detention was reported earlier by the media, which said that police had captured Tajik national Djumokhon Kurbonov
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Gagauzia’s political leadership under Chisinau's pressure — official
On Friday, four members of Gagauzia’s Executive Committee delegation were searched and questioned at Chisinau Airport upon their arrival from a trip to Russia and Turkey
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Russia has many questions for UN chief, Russia’s envoy says
Vasily Nebenzya said that he has "good personal relations" with the secretary general
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Russia to incorporate US nuke scenario in Poland in its military planning — diplomat
"Poland’s authorities make no secret of their striving to lean closer on the US nuclear weapons deployed in Europe and are actively using these ambitions in their hostile Russian policy," Maria Zakharova stressed
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Russian cabinet extends obligatory sale of foreign currency revenue for one year
The move is to facilitate maintenance of stability of the foreign currency exchange rate and sustainability of the Russian financial market, the government noted
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Increased partnerships within SCO reflect organization's appeal — secretary-general
Zhang Ming noted that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has transformed from a regional to transregional multifaceted association at this point
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Russia should maximize cooperation with friendly countries — PM
Mikhail Mishustin pointed out that another critical task is to establish modern infrastructure to strengthen connectivity of the Russian economy with CIS and Global South countries
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Russia fighting puppet regime in Kiev, people to win from its defeat, security chief says
As Nikolay Patrushev said, ordinary Ukrainians have long understood that they were simply used as a bargaining chip, a tool to contain Russia
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Economic figures turn out above projections in early 2024 — Putin
Russia’s GDP grew by 6% in January-February in annual terms, the Russian president stressed
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Palestinian factions thank Russia for support at meeting in Moscow — Hamas statement
In their statement, the Palestinians also noted a "positive and constructive" atmosphere at the Moscow meeting and expressed their readiness to continue dialogue in order to "achieve comprehensive national unity"
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Kremlin spokesman says Zelensky’s fate is sealed
The comment concerns both the fate of Zelensky and the outcome of the Russian special military operation
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Russia grateful to DPRK for unconditional support of special operation in Ukraine — MFA
Ivan Zhelokhovtsev said that the agreements that were reached during the DPRK leader's visit to Russia represent "evidence of the mutual desire of the sides to consistently implement and expand the rich heritage" that was passed down from previous generations
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Russia delivers 35 precision strikes on Ukrainian military sites over week — top brass
Russian troops liberated the communities of Novomikhailovka and Bogdanovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic and advanced deep into the enemy defense
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US first caused, now purposefully drags out Ukraine conflict — Shoigu
The Russian top defense official added that in order to achieve its goals, Washington is exerting unprecedented pressure, including on its partners
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Repaired strategic bomber Tu-22M3 re-enters service with Russia’s Aerospace Force
The bombers will get advanced precision weapons while their radio-electronic devices and engines will be similar to the equipment aboard the latest Tu-160M2 aircraft
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China to send two pandas to American zoo in ten-year loan program
It is a part of international cooperation on conservation of bamboo bears
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Russian government approves list of unfriendly countries
There are two countries on the list
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Russia ready to cooperate with all interested partners to ensure security — Putin
The Russian leader expressed confidence that the the 12th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues "will bolster cooperation for the mutual benefit of our countries and peoples"
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Kremlin spokesman describes European Parliament as 'Russophobic machine'
Dmitry Peskov added that the EP "has turned into a machine brimming with internal contradictions that keeps generating boorish statements"
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Medicine for Bekhterev’s disease may cause medical tourism to Russia — Health Minister
Previously, the media reported that the Russian Health Ministry registered the first treatment for the Bekhterev’s disease in the world
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Russia developing Start-1M carrier rocket as derivative of Topol-M ICBM — source
Like the ICBM, the carrier rocket is intended for launches from a mobile launching platform
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Istanbul accords could have stopped hostilities in Ukraine — German newspaper
The deal still looks advantageous even after two years of war, Welt am Sonntag said
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Ukrainian forces trapped on outskirts of Berdychi near Avdeyevka, says DPR official
Igor Kimakovsky reported that the enemy "experiences problems with logistics and the supply of ammunition and essentials"
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Polish leader cautions NATO allies against provoking Russia
Andrzej Duda slammed the reported instances of Russian missiles entering Poland's airspace as "a Russian provocation"
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Polish general expects Russia to continue wiping out Abrams tanks in Ukraine
Waldemar Skrzypczak underlined that "no tank is invincible"
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Bank of Russia keeps key rate at 16% per annum again
"The return of inflation to target and its further stabilization close to 4% assume that tight monetary conditions will be maintained in the economy for a longer period than previously forecast," the regulator said
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Russian stock indices rising on Saturday
The dollar edged up to 93.4 rubles, the euro - to 98.9 rubles
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Reuters producer in custody over YouTube publications posted on NavalnyLIVE web platform
Konstantin Gabov is accused of committing a crime under Part 2 of Article 282.1 of the Russian Criminal Code (participation in an extremist community), the court’s press office said in statement
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US intel finds no proof of Russian leadership’s involvement in Navalny’s death — newspaper
"Some European intelligence agencies have been told of the US view," The Wall Street Journal added
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Belgium’s rejection of exchange of assets in Russia to impede process — Kremlin
It was reported earlier that the Belgian side did not recognize the exchange of blocked assets
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Azov units suffer heavy losses in fighting near Avdeyevka, DPR official says
Igor Kimakovsky specified that the number of Azov members killed in action was in the hundreds
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Bus carrying Iranians overturns in Armenia, killing three
Rescue work at the scene is ongoing
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South Sudan asks for Russia's help to build oil pipeline to country — Undersecretary
South Sudan is also interested in construction of a high-capacity refinery in the country and in training fuel and energy sector specialists in Russia, Mayen Wol Jong said
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‘Pointless’ to talk Easter ceasefire with irreverent Ukraine — Russian Orthodox Church
Since the onset of Kiev’s military operation in Donbass in 2014, ceasefires have been repeatedly declared on major holidays, including religious ones and most of them were broken by Ukrainian forces within hours
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Russia’s top racket Medvedev through to next round of 2024 Madrid Open
3rd-seed Daniil Medvedev outplayed his unseeded rival Matteo Arnaldi from Italy 2-6; 6-4; 6-4 and is now set to play in the next round against 25th-seed Sebastian Korda of the United States
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Medvedev vows Moscow's response to US law on seizing Russia's frozen assets will sting
The Russian Security Council deputy chairman suggested enacting legislation to allow Russia to confiscate assets belonging to the citizens of unfriendly countries
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Germany lukewarm to China’s idea of international investigation into Nord Stream blasts
"The investigation is already being conducted by the German Public Prosecutor General’s Office," the German foreign ministry spokesman said
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Russia’s Tasoyev wins 2024 European Judo Championship in over-100kg weight category
The Russian clinched the gold after defeating in the final bout of the championship Georgia’s Guram Tushishvili
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US stops hiding true purpose of sanctions on Moscow, Russian envoy says
"It’s not about any mythical aspirations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, but about banal opportunistic and predatory ambitions," Anatoly Antonov said
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Russian T-14 Armata tanks tested in Syria
Serial supplies of Russia’s new T-14 tanks on the Armata platform to Russian troops will begin in 2021
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Russia strikes major thermal power plant in western Ukraine — underground resistance
Five missiles hit Dnepropetrovsk while a strong blow with the subsequent detonation was registered in Krivoi Rog, the spokesman specified
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Ukraine struggles to use GLSDB efficiently due to Russian jamming capabilities — report
When the GPS signal is suppressed by Russian electronic warfare equipment, the munitions can only rely on their inertial navigation system to calculate their impact location, and this causes them to miss the target
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Serbia thrusts door open to Russian ruble
The financiers have taken into account the growing foreign trade transactions between the two countries
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Top security official advises West to keep door open for joint research work with Russia
Nikolay Patrushev cited recent research showing that a simulated eruption of the Yellowstone Caldera, which has shown increasing signs of active volcanic status over the years, and what consequences such a natural disaster could potentially leave in its wake
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Press review: China to weather US storm and ATACMS not 'wonder weapons'
Top stories from the Russian press on Saturday, April 27th
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Armenians protesting against border delimitation with Azerbaijan disrupt concert
A similar protest took place at the Paronyan Musical Comedy Theater
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