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Russian diplomat thanks Tajik authorities for help in probe into Crocus terrorist attack

The sides also exchanged views on the progress in the implementation of large-scale tasks set by the heads of the two states and heads of government along the political, trade, economic and migration trajectories, the implementation of projects on the cultura
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Russian diplomat thanks Tajik authorities for help in probe into Crocus terrorist attack

The sides also exchanged views on the progress in the implementation of large-scale tasks set by the heads of the two states and heads of government along the political, trade, economic and migration trajectories, the implementation of projects on the cultural and humanitarian fronts

West resorts to blackmail, sanctions to keep Africa under its thumb — Russia’s MFA

The unfair treatment of many African partners practiced by some former metropolises and other Western countries manifests that the colonial system has not been completely overcome yet, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Africa Department Vsevolod Tk
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West resorts to blackmail, sanctions to keep Africa under its thumb — Russia’s MFA

The unfair treatment of many African partners practiced by some former metropolises and other Western countries manifests that the colonial system has not been completely overcome yet, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Africa Department Vsevolod Tkachenko said

Post-Soviet security bloc holds arms control consultations in Moscow

The participants in the consultations «stressed the importance of stepping up efforts to prevent further erosion of the relevant international legal framework»
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Post-Soviet security bloc holds arms control consultations in Moscow

The participants in the consultations «stressed the importance of stepping up efforts to prevent further erosion of the relevant international legal framework»

Russian athletes have right to decide on Olympic participation — aide

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be able to compete only under a neutral status, provided that they are not associated with security agencies and do not represent team sports
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Russian athletes have right to decide on Olympic participation — aide

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be able to compete only under a neutral status, provided that they are not associated with security agencies and do not represent team sports

Russian tourists flock to North Korea — embassy

«Today, under the two countries’ leaders’ special attention, political contacts, exchanges, cooperation in the economic, culture, science and other areas are developing with renewed momentum,» Minister Plenipotentiary of the republic's embass
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Russian tourists flock to North Korea — embassy

«Today, under the two countries’ leaders’ special attention, political contacts, exchanges, cooperation in the economic, culture, science and other areas are developing with renewed momentum,» Minister Plenipotentiary of the republic's embassy in Russia Lee Yong Zin said

Ukrainian army short about 150,000-200,000 troops, says Polish general

Waldemar Skrzypczak also said it was «a matter of hours» until Kiev received the weapons allocated by the US as part of its latest military aid package
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Ukrainian army short about 150,000-200,000 troops, says Polish general

Waldemar Skrzypczak also said it was «a matter of hours» until Kiev received the weapons allocated by the US as part of its latest military aid package

Russia's response to seizure of frozen assets in US to have no timeframe — chief delegate

Konstantin Gavrilov emphasized that the US will have to be brought to account for this decision
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Russia's response to seizure of frozen assets in US to have no timeframe — chief delegate

Konstantin Gavrilov emphasized that the US will have to be brought to account for this decision

Number of terror attacks in Russia in 2023 increased 3.5-fold, says prosecutor general

Although the number of recorded extremist crimes has gone down, one-third of them are still committed online and they are highly dangerous, Igor Krasnov noted
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Number of terror attacks in Russia in 2023 increased 3.5-fold, says prosecutor general

Although the number of recorded extremist crimes has gone down, one-third of them are still committed online and they are highly dangerous, Igor Krasnov noted

Top US diplomat Blinken arrives in Shanghai

A State Department spokesperson told a special briefing previewing Blinken’s trip earlier that the Secretary of State would visit Shanghai and Beijing to «build on our intensive diplomacy [with China] over the past year»
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Top US diplomat Blinken arrives in Shanghai

A State Department spokesperson told a special briefing previewing Blinken’s trip earlier that the Secretary of State would visit Shanghai and Beijing to «build on our intensive diplomacy [with China] over the past year»

Russia to help Africa strengthen its sovereignty, security — Lavrov

According to the foreign minister, building a longstanding strategic partnership with African nations is among Russia’s top priorities
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Russia to help Africa strengthen its sovereignty, security — Lavrov

According to the foreign minister, building a longstanding strategic partnership with African nations is among Russia’s top priorities

No damage, casualties after drone attack over Russia’s Kursk Region

Roman Starovoit thanked air defense troops and the regional crisis center and cautioned residents against approaching the drone wreckage if found
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No damage, casualties after drone attack over Russia’s Kursk Region

Roman Starovoit thanked air defense troops and the regional crisis center and cautioned residents against approaching the drone wreckage if found

Russian online retailer mulls launching operations in Dubai

During the forum, Tatyana Bakalchuk noted that in the next two-three months, Wildberries will launch its platforms in three more countries
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Russian online retailer mulls launching operations in Dubai

During the forum, Tatyana Bakalchuk noted that in the next two-three months, Wildberries will launch its platforms in three more countries

Canada allows Airbus to use Russian titanium despite sanctions — Reuters

«Airbus is aware of the Canadian government imposing sanctions on VSMPO and has obtained the necessary authorization to secure Airbus operations in compliance with the applicable sanctions,» the company said
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Canada allows Airbus to use Russian titanium despite sanctions — Reuters

«Airbus is aware of the Canadian government imposing sanctions on VSMPO and has obtained the necessary authorization to secure Airbus operations in compliance with the applicable sanctions,» the company said

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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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»

US military aid for Kiev cannot stop Russian army’s advance — North Korean diplomat

The US Congress House of Representatives earlier passed bills on military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
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US military aid for Kiev cannot stop Russian army’s advance — North Korean diplomat

The US Congress House of Representatives earlier passed bills on military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

MGIMO to host third international forum ‘Russia - Africa: What Next?’

The forum’s key topics for discussion include ways to combat fake news, the development of academic tourism, and government support for youth projects and businesses
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MGIMO to host third international forum ‘Russia - Africa: What Next?’

The forum’s key topics for discussion include ways to combat fake news, the development of academic tourism, and government support for youth projects and businesses

At least six Palestinians arrested in Israeli raids in West Bank

It is reported that the raids are also being carried out in the towns of Azzun and Anata as well as in residential areas west and south of Jenin
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At least six Palestinians arrested in Israeli raids in West Bank

It is reported that the raids are also being carried out in the towns of Azzun and Anata as well as in residential areas west and south of Jenin

Top Swiss diplomat reiterates need for Russia’s involvement in resolving Ukraine issue

However, Ignazio Cassis declined to comment on Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s recent statement that Switzerland had turned from a neutral country «into an openly hostile one»
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Top Swiss diplomat reiterates need for Russia’s involvement in resolving Ukraine issue

However, Ignazio Cassis declined to comment on Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s recent statement that Switzerland had turned from a neutral country «into an openly hostile one»

Ukrainian presidential office confirms London’s agrement to Zaluzhny as ambassador

Verkhovna Rada legislator Alexey Goncharenko said on Monday that the UK had granted its agrement to the Ukrainian former Commander-in-Chief
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Ukrainian presidential office confirms London’s agrement to Zaluzhny as ambassador

Verkhovna Rada legislator Alexey Goncharenko said on Monday that the UK had granted its agrement to the Ukrainian former Commander-in-Chief

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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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

Calls for joint use of nuclear weapons with US dangerous — ICAN

The organization believes that the states that deploy nuclear weapons on their territory are «consenting to be party to mass murder of civilians»
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Calls for joint use of nuclear weapons with US dangerous — ICAN

The organization believes that the states that deploy nuclear weapons on their territory are «consenting to be party to mass murder of civilians»

Ukrainian military’s shelling leaves two civilians wounded in DPR in past day

The Ukrainian armed forces carried out 22 attacks on residential areas in the Donetsk People’s Republic
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Ukrainian military’s shelling leaves two civilians wounded in DPR in past day

The Ukrainian armed forces carried out 22 attacks on residential areas in the Donetsk People’s Republic

Azerbaijani president says border with Armenia should be safe, comfortable

Ilham Aliyev pointed out that «some sections of the border cause problems for both sides, such as roads and sometimes mechanisms of security and the depth of visibility of each other’s territory»
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Azerbaijani president says border with Armenia should be safe, comfortable

Ilham Aliyev pointed out that «some sections of the border cause problems for both sides, such as roads and sometimes mechanisms of security and the depth of visibility of each other’s territory»

Switzerland still needs legal grounds for confiscation of Russian assets — SECO

When asked whether the Swiss government will be guided by its geopolitical interests when deciding on the possible confiscation of Russian assets, SECO official representative Fabian Maienfisch replied: «Swiss geopolitical interests are one point out o
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Switzerland still needs legal grounds for confiscation of Russian assets — SECO

When asked whether the Swiss government will be guided by its geopolitical interests when deciding on the possible confiscation of Russian assets, SECO official representative Fabian Maienfisch replied: «Swiss geopolitical interests are one point out of many different»