Power supplies disrupted in seven Belgorod Region’s settlements after Ukraine’s UAV attack
https://tass.com/emergencies/1758041
March 12, 2024, 1:31 AM
A fire erupted at a fuel and energy complex facility in the Russian city of Oryol after an attack by a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle
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No requests on Armenia’s possible suspension within organization — CSTO chief
https://tass.com/politics/1758033
March 11, 2024, 11:02 PM
"Nevertheless, the organization keeps operating in full volume, all procedures are observed in full compliance with the CSTO regulatory framework," Imangali Tasmagambetov said
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Russia condemns Israel’s international law violations in Gaza Strip — UN deputy envoy
https://tass.com/politics/1758027
March 11, 2024, 9:33 PM
Maria Zaobolotskaya noted that the majority of the 30,000 people that died in the enclave since the beginning of the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict are women and children
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Ukraine rejects option for pause in hostilities
https://tass.com/world/1758021
March 11, 2024, 8:38 PM
In Vladimir Zelensky opinion, Russia is interested in such pause "not to hold negotiations, but to replenish its military potential and to train conscripts"
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IAEA anti-Russian resolution violates agency’s rules — Russian diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1758019
March 11, 2024, 8:37 PM
"Violating the IAEA mandate’s limits was cited as a key reason for such vote by those who did not support the resolution or abstained," Russia’s Permanent Representative to the IAEA Mikhail Ulyanov told
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Securities frozen after SPB Exchange was sanctioned not to fall within purchase procedure
https://tass.com/economy/1758007
March 11, 2024, 7:48 PM
This means that it will be possible to present for purchase securities that were stored in the chain SPB Bank - National Settlement Depository - foreign depositories
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Bundestag explains leak of Bundeswehr officers’ conversation by ‘Russian operation’
https://tass.com/world/1758009
March 11, 2024, 7:46 PM
Bundestag Committee on supervision of intelligence agencies expects that the German government will display an initiative and decisiveness regarding the numerous facts that also point in this direction, including for identification of patterns
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Russia doesn’t want direct conflict with US, NATO — US intelligence
https://tass.com/world/1758011
March 11, 2024, 7:42 PM
Moscow will continue asymmetric activity below what it calculates to be the threshold of military conflict globally, the report says
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Georgia issues extraditions request for ex-minister of justice to Germany, Belgium
https://tass.com/world/1758005
March 11, 2024, 7:41 PM
Georgian foreign ministry summoned EU and German ambassadors to express concern over Adeishvili’s visit to Berlin and Brussels
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Russian ministry allocates 150,000 tons of extra part of grain export tariff quotas
https://tass.com/economy/1758003
March 11, 2024, 7:31 PM
The tariff quota on supply of wheat and meslin, barley, rye and corn to other non-EAEU countries has been set at 24 mln tons from February 15 to June 30, 2024, Agriculture Ministry said in a statement
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Situation in Red Sea having limited impact on food exports thus far — FAO
https://tass.com/economy/1758001
March 11, 2024, 7:14 PM
Food Price Index declined in February by 0.7%, standing 10.5% below its value one year ago, and 26.8% below the peak it reached in March 2022, Monika Tothova, the economist at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations said
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Belarusian foreign trade turnover up 0.4% in January — National Bank
https://tass.com/economy/1757999
March 11, 2024, 7:11 PM
Foreign trade in goods rose by 1.1% in the reporting period to $6.11 bln
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Russian stock market closes in the green on Monday
https://tass.com/economy/1757995
March 11, 2024, 7:02 PM
The MOEX Russia Index gained 0.14% to 3,320.31 points
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Investments in fixed capital up 8.6% in Q4 2023 — statistics
https://tass.com/economy/1757993
March 11, 2024, 6:56 PM
Investments totaled 13.75 trillion rubles ($151.5 bln) over the reported period
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Yerevan says single EAEU energy market not to be formed by 2027
https://tass.com/economy/1757991
March 11, 2024, 6:55 PM
There is no consensus inside the EAEU on the fact that principles of gas price formation should be equal for all, Deputy Minister for Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia Hakob Vardanyan said
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Russian national depository suspends updates on foreign instruments
https://tass.com/economy/1757989
March 11, 2024, 6:52 PM
Codification of Russian securities continues as before
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Russian culture not canceled in Austria, but contacts at state level curtailed — envoy
https://tass.com/society/1757987
March 11, 2024, 6:47 PM
Mikhail Shvydkoy called the refusal of Austrian officials to communicate "an extremely short-sighted position" given the large role of Russia in the history of Austria
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Ukraine plans to build three 2,000-kilometer-long lines of fortified installations
https://tass.com/world/1757985
March 11, 2024, 6:39 PM
Following the failure of Ukraine’s widely advertised offensive and a series of battlefield problems, Ukraine’s authorities became focused on the erection of fortified installations, for which ends considerable sums are being allocated
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Hungary, Serbia, Republika Srpska ready to develop cultural ties with Russia — envoy
https://tass.com/society/1757983
March 11, 2024, 6:36 PM
Mikhail Shvydkoy noted that this year celebrations on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the forum of Slavic cultures created by decision of the leadership of Russia and Slovenia will be held in Serbia
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Telegram valued at $30 bln before possible IPO — Durov
https://tass.com/economy/1757981
March 11, 2024, 6:19 PM
The social network's co-founder excluded the Telegram sale
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Lavrov, UN envoy discuss prospects for Western Sahara settlement
https://tass.com/politics/1757979
March 11, 2024, 6:16 PM
According to the Russian foreign ministry, the Russian side stressed the importance of a fair, lasting and mutually acceptable solution to the Western Sahara problem on basis of relevant resolution of the United Nations Security Council
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Ukraine needs weapons, not ‘white flags,’ Stoltenberg says in response to Pope Francis
https://tass.com/world/1757977
March 11, 2024, 6:15 PM
"If we want a negotiated, peaceful, lasting solution, the way to get there is to provide military support to Ukraine," the NATO Secretary General said
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Leader of Germany’s Green Party supports missile swap with UK to help Ukraine
https://tass.com/world/1757975
March 11, 2024, 6:12 PM
Omid Nouripour said the option needs to be explored urgently
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Nearly 290 Ukrainian drones jammed in DPR on weekend
https://tass.com/politics/1757973
March 11, 2024, 6:10 PM
On Monday, 14 reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles were jammed while adjusting artillery fire at civilian population in Donetsk’s Kirovsky district
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Russia can harvest 145 mln tons of grain in 2024 — expert
https://tass.com/economy/1757969
March 11, 2024, 5:55 PM
Accoridng to Arkady Zlochevsky, 5 mln metric tons of grain could be harvested in new Russian regions in 2024
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Russia exported 47 mln tons of grain from agricultural season start — expert
https://tass.com/economy/1757963
March 11, 2024, 5:42 PM
The export potential is estimated at 70 mln metric tons as of the end of the season "if volumes are accordingly added to the quota," President of the Russian Grain Union Arkady Zlochevsky said
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Western countries supplying Ukraine with arms unwilling to end conflict — Iranian diplomat
https://tass.com/world/1757961
March 11, 2024, 5:40 PM
Tehran has repeatedly said that it is ready to act as a go-between in a bid to settle the Ukrainian crisis
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Slovakia not to send its troops to Ukraine, parliament speaker vows
https://tass.com/world/1757957
March 11, 2024, 5:28 PM
"On the contrary, we will insist that the only way to end the bloodshed is to have courage to begin peace talks between the warring parties," Peter Pellegrini said
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Macron delays visit to Ukraine amid tensions with allies over policy on Russia — Politico
https://tass.com/world/1757955
March 11, 2024, 5:19 PM
"The French president wants to "take the necessary time" to talk with allies, so that he can visit Ukraine "with tangible results," the newspaper writes
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No more than 170 humanitarian aid trucks enter Gaza Strip on average daily — UNRWA
https://tass.com/world/1757951
March 11, 2024, 4:53 PM
In February, aid deliveries to Gaza dropped by 50%
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Russian households invested four times less money in foreign securities — regulator
https://tass.com/economy/1757949
March 11, 2024, 4:45 PM
The yuan share in the structure of retail currency deposits with Russian banks gained 10.6 percentage points and reached 22%
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Bill submitted to Russian legislature would void transfer of Crimea to Ukraine in 1954
https://tass.com/politics/1757947
March 11, 2024, 4:36 PM
Article 1 of the bill would nullify the decision by declaring it to be in violation of the Constitution of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, the Constitution of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, the basic principles of the rule of law and international law
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Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying Roscosmos’ Borisov undocks from ISS — NASA
https://tass.com/science/1757945
March 11, 2024, 4:17 PM
The spacecraft is expected to make a splashdown on Tuesday, March 12, near the Florida coast
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Russian ambassador summoned to Moldovan foreign ministry
https://tass.com/politics/1757941
March 11, 2024, 4:16 PM
During the meeting, the Russian diplomat will be informed about Moldova’s disagreement with the decision to open polling stations in Moldova’s Transnistrian region
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Putin signs law on digital assets use in international payments
https://tass.com/politics/1757939
March 11, 2024, 4:12 PM
The use of digital rights in foreign trade was not covered earlier either by currency regulation and currency control or by foreign trade regulation
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Russian cabinet backs bill aiming to lower age of responsibility for sabotage to 14 years
https://tass.com/politics/1757935
March 11, 2024, 4:02 PM
Under Russia’s current Criminal Code, 14-year-olds may face charges for such crimes as murder, extortion, hostage taking and vandalism
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Plane from Moscow to Casablanca makes emergency landing in Tangier, no one injured
https://tass.com/emergencies/1757931
March 11, 2024, 3:49 PM
About one hour before the landing before landing in the Casablanca airport, an explosion occurred in the right turbine
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Russian government okays bill denouncing agreement with Ukraine on cultural centers
https://tass.com/politics/1757933
March 11, 2024, 3:47 PM
The agreement provided for the establishment of a Ukrainian Centre of National Culture in Moscow and a Russian Center of Science and Culture in Kiev
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Moldova flooded with weapons to be dragged into armed provocation — former deputy minister
https://tass.com/world/1757929
March 11, 2024, 3:41 PM
According to Valeriu Ostalep, because of specific traits of the country’s leaders, Moldova has neither mechanisms nor tools to protect itself from such acts of provocation
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Rosatom says its ready to build SNPPs in Indonesia
https://tass.com/economy/1757921
March 11, 2024, 3:36 PM
According to Rosatom's representative in Indonesia Anna Belokoneva, the country plans to construct the first nuclear power plants by 2032
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Yandex Cloud introduces neural network for business capable of analyzing emotions by voice
https://tass.com/economy/1757923
March 11, 2024, 3:34 PM
The combination of several machine learning models will allow for the recognition of more nuanced speaker emotions such as uncertainty or sarcasm
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Russian videogame market estimated at $3 bln — expert
https://tass.com/economy/1757927
March 11, 2024, 3:32 PM
Russia ranks sixth in Europe and is among the top ten globally by revenues from mobile games
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US ambassador says 10,000 American troops deployed in Poland
https://tass.com/world/1757925
March 11, 2024, 3:32 PM
The US doubled its military force in Poland in February 2022
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Kazakhstan plans to increase oil transit through Azerbaijan to 2.2 mln tons per year
https://tass.com/economy/1757919
March 11, 2024, 3:11 PM
In 2022, KMG and SOCAR entered into an agreement on the transit of oil along the Aktau-Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan route with an annual volume of 1.5 mln tons
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Crimea’s claim against Ukraine over energy blockade reaches around $38.5 bln
https://tass.com/politics/1757917
March 11, 2024, 3:08 PM
Chairman of the Supreme Council of Crimea Vladimir Konstantinov stated that social activists want to file the case in the near future
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First-ever South Korean citizen arrested for espionage in Russia
https://tass.com/society/1757911
March 11, 2024, 2:52 PM
According to the law enforcement source, Baek Won-soon was handing over classified information to foreign intelligence agencies
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Russia ratifies protocols to loan agreements with Cuba
https://tass.com/politics/1757909
March 11, 2024, 2:39 PM
The total amount of the Cuban debt to be restructured amounts to $277.2 mln
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Transneft to launch new oil station in Achinsk in July to increase oil shipments to East
https://tass.com/economy/1757905
March 11, 2024, 2:24 PM
Total investments in the reconstruction of the Achinsk LPDS will amount to more than 3.8 bln rubles ($41.85 mln)
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South Africa not planning to host Zelensky’s visit before election — president's spokesman
https://tass.com/world/1757903
March 11, 2024, 2:20 PM
Some media outlets reported earlier that the Ukrainian president plans to pay his first state visit to South Africa
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Russian forces destroy over 15,000 military drones in Ukraine operation
https://tass.com/politics/1757897
March 11, 2024, 2:08 PM
Russian forces destroyed a fourth US-made Abrams tank of the Ukrainian army in the Avdeyevka area over the past day
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Attack on ship reported near Yemeni port of Saleef
https://tass.com/world/1757895
March 11, 2024, 1:48 PM
In response to Ansar Allah's actions, the US authorities announced the creation of an international coalition and preparations for an operation codenamed Prosperity Guardian, expected to ensure freedom of navigation and protection of ships in the Red Sea
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Higher activity of Ukrainian drones raises risk of accidents at ZNPP — Russian diplomat
https://tass.com/defense/1757893
March 11, 2024, 1:47 PM
Mikhail Ulyanov also said Ukraine regularly strikes Energodar, the city that is home to plant employees and their families
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Europe to face new round of gas price growth — Novak
https://tass.com/economy/1757891
March 11, 2024, 1:43 PM
The EU gas market and prices remain extremely sensitive to external factors, such as competitions for energy resources from the side of fast-growing Asian economies, the minister noted
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EU boosts imports of Russian LNG by 38% in 2023 — Novak
https://tass.com/economy/1757889
March 11, 2024, 1:31 PM
EU countries are gradually cutting imports of other energy resources from Russia as well, the minister said
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Putin signs law banning advertising on informational resources of foreign agents
https://tass.com/society/1757887
March 11, 2024, 1:30 PM
Under the Russian Code of Administrative Offenses, violations of foreign agent-related restrictions are subject to fines of up to approximately $550 for individual citizens and up to roughly $5,520 for legal entities
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Russia, Nicaragua to cooperate in development of peaceful nuclear technologies
https://tass.com/economy/1757881
March 11, 2024, 1:21 PM
In particular, the parties will study the possibility of building a nuclear science and technology center in Nicaragua
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Ukraine’s refusal to transit gas from Russia will not affect supplies to Hungary — FGSZ
https://tass.com/economy/1757877
March 11, 2024, 1:15 PM
According to the Hungarian company, "currently this [gas distribution] point at the border operates at a high throughput load, but the volume of transportation, of course, can be increased in accordance with its technical capabilities if there is sufficient interest from traders"
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Navies of Finland, Sweden, France to practice countering submarine threats
https://tass.com/defense/1757875
March 11, 2024, 1:12 PM
During the intermediate upgrade, carried out in 2018-2023, Finnish ships were equipped with TP47 light torpedoes and VDS variable-depth sonars, the Finnish Navy said
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EU is studying effect of Russian fertilizer import — European Commission
https://tass.com/society/1757873
March 11, 2024, 1:11 PM
Grain and fertilizer imports from Russia are not in sanction packages against Russia so far, Olof Gill noted
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IN BRIEF: Haiti grappling with rioting gangs, threat of civil war
https://tass.com/world/1757869
March 11, 2024, 1:07 PM
On March 1, armed gangs took advantage of Prime Minister Henry's absence in the country to attack police stations and the Port-au-Prince international airport
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Russian Navy ships arrive in Iran for drills — top brass
https://tass.com/defense/1757863
March 11, 2024, 12:58 PM
It is reported that the practical part of the drills will be held in the waters of the Gulf of Oman in the Arabian Sea
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Russia boosts pasta export by 8% in 2023 — Agroexport center
https://tass.com/economy/1757865
March 11, 2024, 12:58 PM
Kazakhstan, Belarus and Turkmenistan became the top buyers of Russian pasta in 2023 in physical terms
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Europe to change position on Ukraine if Trump wins election — top Hungarian diplomat
https://tass.com/world/1757861
March 11, 2024, 12:47 PM
According to Peter Szijjarto, "there’s no battlefield solution" to the conflict in Ukraine, because Ukraine will not be able to defeat Russia and Russia "cannot win against the entire West" either
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NATO has no plans to expand number of its allies with nuclear weapons — Secretary General
https://tass.com/world/1757855
March 11, 2024, 12:44 PM
Stoltenberg stressed that there were no plans for any permanent bases in Sweden or other countries of the alliance
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Putin approves denunciation of fisheries agreement with UK
https://tass.com/politics/1757857
March 11, 2024, 12:42 PM
The agreement was made in 1956 between the USSR and the United Kingdom
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Bitcoin price reaches its all-time high twice over day, surpassing $72,000
https://tass.com/economy/1757851
March 11, 2024, 12:41 PM
As of 15:08 Moscow time, Bitcoin slowed down its growth and reached $71,641
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US planning cyber attacks on Russia's electronic voting system — intel agency
https://tass.com/politics/1757847
March 11, 2024, 12:29 PM
The service said that calls for Russian citizens to ignore the election were being spread through opposition Internet resources at the behest of Washington
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Turkish lira drops to record low against dollar — trading data
https://tass.com/economy/1757845
March 11, 2024, 12:14 PM
The euro is also traded record high against the lira
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NATO does not currently see military threat from Russia — Secretary General
https://tass.com/world/1757843
March 11, 2024, 12:14 PM
Jens Stoltenberg stressed that NATO should be prepared for threats from Russia and stay vigilant
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Polymetal closes deal to sell Russian assets
https://tass.com/economy/1757833
March 11, 2024, 11:58 AM
On March 7, Polymetal shareholders approved a deal to sell the company's Russian business to the Mangazeya Mining structure - Mangazeya Plus
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Japan, Russia discussing salmon, trout catching
https://tass.com/economy/1757831
March 11, 2024, 11:56 AM
The negotiated quota stood at 2,050 metric tons of seafood in 2023
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Roscosmos to meet BRICS space agencies’ representatives — CEO
https://tass.com/science/1757815
March 11, 2024, 11:30 AM
Russia assumed the presidency in BRICS since January 1, 2024
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Ukraine already bankrupt long ago, former Prime Minister Azarov says
https://tass.com/world/1757811
March 11, 2024, 11:28 AM
Earlier, Standard & Poor rating agency downgraded Ukraine from a "CCC" rating to "CC"
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Russian Central Election Commission reveals number of polling stations outside of Russia
https://tass.com/politics/1757813
March 11, 2024, 11:28 AM
Pavel Andreyev noted that, under elections law, polling stations outside of Russia can be set up in exceptional cases by the heads of foreign institutions no later than five days before the first day of voting
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Kremlin has nothing to say yet about Orban's comments after meeting with Trump
https://tass.com/politics/1757809
March 11, 2024, 11:27 AM
Earlier, in an interview with the M1 TV channel, Orban said that Trump has a plan to end the conflict in Ukraine, which "largely coincides with Hungarian plans"
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No unclassified decrees on replacing Navy commander issued, Kremlin spokesman says
https://tass.com/defense/1757777
March 11, 2024, 10:58 AM
Earlier, a number of media outlets and Telegram channels, including the Izvestia daily and the Fontanka news website, reported Admiral Yevmenov’s dismissal
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Ukraine's military intel says preparations underway for 'serious operation in Crimea'
https://tass.com/politics/1757773
March 11, 2024, 10:39 AM
The military intelligence agency added that all actions of Ukrainian troops in the Black Sea region in 2022-2023 were also "linked to a strategic plan"
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Like Pope Francis, Putin sees Ukraine negotiations as preferred option — Kremlin spokesman
https://tass.com/politics/1757771
March 11, 2024, 10:38 AM
Dmitry Peskov noted that "unfortunately, the pope’s remarks and numerous statements by other parties, us included, have recently been stumbling into a wall of rejection from the Kiev regime"
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Kremlin refers questions on intensified Ukrainian drone attacks to Defense Ministry
https://tass.com/politics/1757767
March 11, 2024, 10:31 AM
Dmitry Peskov noted that the Ukrainian forces were demonstrating increased activity
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Comprehensive combat readiness check of armed forces kicks off in Belarus
https://tass.com/defense/1757765
March 11, 2024, 10:17 AM
Military personnel "will move to the designated areas and conduct a number of exercises and training sessions, which will involve live fire drills in particular," the ministry said
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Kremlin dismisses reports that Russia considered nuclear strike on Ukraine as speculation
https://tass.com/defense/1757763
March 11, 2024, 10:14 AM
It was earlier reported that the country rigorously prepared for potential Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine at the end of 2022 on a tip-off from Western intelligence services
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Press review: West’s unity snaps on troop talk and Paris’ saber rattling masks Africa fail
https://tass.com/pressreview/1757687
March 11, 2024, 10:00 AM
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, March 11th
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Kremlin says France’s line of forming coalition to send troops to Ukraine very dangerous
https://tass.com/politics/1757761
March 11, 2024, 9:44 AM
Earlier, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said during a conference dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Poland's NATO membership that NATO military personnel are already in Ukraine
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Over 1.4 mln voters take part in early balloting in Russian presidential election
https://tass.com/politics/1757757
March 11, 2024, 9:43 AM
Ella Pamfilova pointed out that the early voting was taking place from February 25 to March 14 in hard-to-reach and remote areas, aboard ships expected to be at sea on the designated election days and at military bases located far from population centers
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Growing cooperation within AUKUS bloc poses regional security threat — Chinese diplomat
https://tass.com/defense/1757753
March 11, 2024, 9:36 AM
Wang Wenbin noted that "any attempt to expand military cooperation between the US, the United Kingdom and Australia is a step in a more dangerous direction"
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Putin on path to win re-election with 82% of votes at expected turnout at 71%, poll shows
https://tass.com/politics/1757729
March 11, 2024, 9:06 AM
According to VCIOM’s calculations, the expected vote counts of the other candidates are as follows: Nikolay Kharitonov of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation will come in second at 6%, Vladislav Davankov of the New People party will tie the CPRF for second place also at 6%, while Leonid Slutsky of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia will garner 5%
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Payments on deals with frozen assets to be finalized by September 1 — finance ministry
https://tass.com/economy/1757727
March 11, 2024, 8:53 AM
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree ‘On additional temporary measures of economic nature related to foreign stock trading’ for the purpose of exchange of frozen foreign assets
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Death toll in Gaza rises to 31,112 since tensions escalated — Health Ministry
https://tass.com/world/1757725
March 11, 2024, 8:52 AM
In addition, the ministry reported that at least 25 people died in Gaza from malnutrition and dehydration
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Unemployment in Russia down 20% in past six years — Deputy PM Golikova
https://tass.com/society/1757721
March 11, 2024, 8:25 AM
Real earnings increased by more than 30% in the reporting period, Tatyana Golikova noted
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Legitimacy of Crimean referendum verified down to last detail — Russian regional official
https://tass.com/politics/1757715
March 11, 2024, 8:21 AM
Georgy Muradov pointed out that the absence of violations and the legality of the voting process were also beyond doubt
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Kiev to receive six out of 45 pledged F-16s in late spring — newspaper
https://tass.com/world/1757713
March 11, 2024, 8:17 AM
Meanwhile, the training of Ukrainian pilots "is moving more slowly than Ukraine or its allies had hoped, as pilots trained on Soviet-era planes and tactics have had to get up to speed on the English language and Western military practices to make effective use of the F-16s"
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FACTBOX: Maslenitsa or pancake week celebrations in Russia
https://tass.com/society/1757711
March 11, 2024, 8:12 AM
Over time, the duration of the celebration was shortened to seven days, which after the Christianization of Russia began to precede Great Lent
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Top German diplomat does not rule out transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine
https://tass.com/world/1757709
March 11, 2024, 8:03 AM
Olaf Scholz has repeatedly - most recently on March 4 - reiterated his refusal to supply Ukraine with Taurus missiles
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Repairs to Ukrainian port infrastructure may take more than one year, minister says
https://tass.com/world/1757707
March 11, 2024, 8:01 AM
Alexander Kubrakov pointed out earlier that almost 200 Ukrainian port infrastructure facilities had been damaged since the termination of the Black Sea grain export deal in July 2023
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Scientists plan expedition to polar site of dinosaur fauna in Yakutia
https://tass.com/economy/1757699
March 11, 2024, 7:46 AM
According to Pyotr Kolosov, the researchers will search for reasons of the animals' extinction
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Ukraine clearly on negative trajectory since 2013 — Russian regional official
https://tass.com/politics/1757697
March 11, 2024, 7:45 AM
It is reported that it was not difficult to predict what would happen in Crimea if Kiev followed an anti-Russian course and began to create an existential threat to Russia
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MOEX index rises by 0.42%, RTS index - by 0.28%
https://tass.com/economy/1757693
March 11, 2024, 7:41 AM
The dollar decreased to 90.58 rubles, the euro was at around 99.06 rubles
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Israeli army loses 589 servicemen since tensions escalated in Gaza Strip
https://tass.com/world/1757683
March 11, 2024, 6:36 AM
Since the beginning of the ground operation in the enclave, the IDF has lost 249 servicemen
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Israeli forces shell al-Mawasi evacuation zone, killing eight Palestinians
https://tass.com/world/1757681
March 11, 2024, 6:26 AM
It is pointed out that several dozen families were affected as they prepared to celebrate the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan
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State Duma commission regards calls to avoid travel to Russia attempt to hinder election
https://tass.com/politics/1757679
March 11, 2024, 6:09 AM
Vasily Piskarev recalled that the Romanian Foreign Ministry "addressed such recommendations directly and exclusively to citizens of their country who plan to work as observers at the Russian presidential election"
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