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US yet to release Russian crew members of Marinera oil tanker — senior diplomat

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on January 9 that US President Donald Trump had decided to release two Russian members of the Marinera crew in response to Moscow’s request
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US yet to release Russian crew members of Marinera oil tanker — senior diplomat

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on January 9 that US President Donald Trump had decided to release two Russian members of the Marinera crew in response to Moscow’s request

Putin congratulates secretary general of Vietnam's Communist Party on re-election

They reaffirmed their mutual determination to ensure the rapid development of the entire range of relations in the spirit of comprehensive strategic partnership and agreed to maintain contact at various levels, the Kremlin added
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Putin congratulates secretary general of Vietnam's Communist Party on re-election

They reaffirmed their mutual determination to ensure the rapid development of the entire range of relations in the spirit of comprehensive strategic partnership and agreed to maintain contact at various levels, the Kremlin added

Russian athletes barred from marching at 2026 Winter Olympics’ opening ceremony — IOC

However the opportunity to experience the event will be offered in Milan as well as in the mountain clusters
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Russian athletes barred from marching at 2026 Winter Olympics’ opening ceremony — IOC

However the opportunity to experience the event will be offered in Milan as well as in the mountain clusters

Over 150 rescuers battle fire at oil depot in Russia’s Penza after Ukrainian drone attack

According to the governor, the peculiarity in the elimination of such type of fires is to wait until petroleum products burn out completely
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Over 150 rescuers battle fire at oil depot in Russia’s Penza after Ukrainian drone attack

According to the governor, the peculiarity in the elimination of such type of fires is to wait until petroleum products burn out completely

Territorial issue remains to be most difficult at trilateral talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi

The withdrawal of the Ukrainian military from Donbass is important and various security parameters are being considered regarding this issue
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Territorial issue remains to be most difficult at trilateral talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi

The withdrawal of the Ukrainian military from Donbass is important and various security parameters are being considered regarding this issue

Netanyahu plans to discuss Gaza with Witkoff, Kushner in Jerusalem on January 24 — TV

According to the Ynet portal, Washington insists that Israel fully reopen Rafah even before Hamas returns the body of the remaining hostage
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Netanyahu plans to discuss Gaza with Witkoff, Kushner in Jerusalem on January 24 — TV

According to the Ynet portal, Washington insists that Israel fully reopen Rafah even before Hamas returns the body of the remaining hostage

US will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons — National Defense Strategy

«Iran’s leaders have also left open the possibility that they will try again to obtain a nuclear weapon, including by refusing to engage in meaningful negotiations,» the document says
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US will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons — National Defense Strategy

«Iran’s leaders have also left open the possibility that they will try again to obtain a nuclear weapon, including by refusing to engage in meaningful negotiations,» the document says

FACTBOX: ‘Monroe Doctrine upheld in our time’ as US updates National Defense Strategy

The document names Russia a ‘persistent threat’ to NATO countries, and says that deterrence of China is viewed as a top priority
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FACTBOX: ‘Monroe Doctrine upheld in our time’ as US updates National Defense Strategy

The document names Russia a ‘persistent threat’ to NATO countries, and says that deterrence of China is viewed as a top priority

High-ranking US delegation expresses concern over abdution of 170 Christians in Nigeria

«The Government of Nigeria must do more to protect Christians and their right to practice their faith freely and safely,» the Punch newspaper quoted US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker
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High-ranking US delegation expresses concern over abdution of 170 Christians in Nigeria

«The Government of Nigeria must do more to protect Christians and their right to practice their faith freely and safely,» the Punch newspaper quoted US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker

Ex-German chancellor favors energy cooperation with Russia

Gerhard Schroder suggests focusing on «reliable and stable supplies of cheap fuel from Russia» combined with Germany’s modern technologies in gas prospecting and transportation
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Ex-German chancellor favors energy cooperation with Russia

Gerhard Schroder suggests focusing on «reliable and stable supplies of cheap fuel from Russia» combined with Germany’s modern technologies in gas prospecting and transportation

Sandu spoiled relations with Russia, US, by prioritizing EU and Romania — ex-president

Igor Dodon said that in December, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cancelled his scheduled meeting with Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu and Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi
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Sandu spoiled relations with Russia, US, by prioritizing EU and Romania — ex-president

Igor Dodon said that in December, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cancelled his scheduled meeting with Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu and Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi

EU is losing its international clout due to current policies — ex-German chancellor

Gerhard Schroder noted that «BRICS+ countries, along with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization make up more than half of the world’s population, while the European Union and its 450 million inhabitants account only for 5%»
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EU is losing its international clout due to current policies — ex-German chancellor

Gerhard Schroder noted that «BRICS+ countries, along with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization make up more than half of the world’s population, while the European Union and its 450 million inhabitants account only for 5%»

Trump wants to replace UN with new organization under his control — Brazilian leader

According to Lula da Silva, Brazil refuses to recognize any international organization created unilaterally, and will continue to defend the leading role of the United Nations in global affairs
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Trump wants to replace UN with new organization under his control — Brazilian leader

According to Lula da Silva, Brazil refuses to recognize any international organization created unilaterally, and will continue to defend the leading role of the United Nations in global affairs

Zelensky said agreed with Trump on supplies of missiles for Patriot systems

Earlier, Zelensky lamented that it is difficult for Ukraine to find missiles for Patriot systems and money to buy them
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Zelensky said agreed with Trump on supplies of missiles for Patriot systems

Earlier, Zelensky lamented that it is difficult for Ukraine to find missiles for Patriot systems and money to buy them

Board of Peace now focused on Gaza, other areas not discussed — top Turkish diplomat

Hakan Fidan went on to say that «a number of committees were formed as part of the Board, and one of them is tackling only Gaza-related issues»
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Board of Peace now focused on Gaza, other areas not discussed — top Turkish diplomat

Hakan Fidan went on to say that «a number of committees were formed as part of the Board, and one of them is tackling only Gaza-related issues»

US adds eight companies, nine tankers to Iran sanctions lists

The sanctions target eight oil, gas, and transportation companies registered in India, Liberia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, the Seychelles, and the Marshall Islands
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US adds eight companies, nine tankers to Iran sanctions lists

The sanctions target eight oil, gas, and transportation companies registered in India, Liberia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, the Seychelles, and the Marshall Islands

Russia not going to tolerate interception of its tankers by France — OSCE envoy

Commenting on the incident, Dmitry Polyansky noted that «all this falls in line with blatant broader lawlessness currently unfolding»
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Russia not going to tolerate interception of its tankers by France — OSCE envoy

Commenting on the incident, Dmitry Polyansky noted that «all this falls in line with blatant broader lawlessness currently unfolding»

US extends operating license of Serbia’s NIS until February 20

The license is valid provided that NIS' operations do not involve US entities or the US financial system, and are not carried out in the interests of blocked persons other than the company itself
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US extends operating license of Serbia’s NIS until February 20

The license is valid provided that NIS' operations do not involve US entities or the US financial system, and are not carried out in the interests of blocked persons other than the company itself

Military escort of ships not to solve international navigation problems — IMO

Accoridng to Arsenio Dominguez, it is important to find the ways to bring back and safeguard the safety of navigation, to respect the international law and free navigation for the ships to continue to operate
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Military escort of ships not to solve international navigation problems — IMO

Accoridng to Arsenio Dominguez, it is important to find the ways to bring back and safeguard the safety of navigation, to respect the international law and free navigation for the ships to continue to operate

Most of those who died in protests in Iran were killed by terrorists — Iranian diplomat

According to Iranian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Geneva office Ali Bahreini, the Iranian government doesn’t deny its responsibility or «outsources grief,» «unlike those who selectively mourn victims for political conveni
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Most of those who died in protests in Iran were killed by terrorists — Iranian diplomat

According to Iranian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Geneva office Ali Bahreini, the Iranian government doesn’t deny its responsibility or «outsources grief,» «unlike those who selectively mourn victims for political convenience»