Vote to elect Russian president begins in Thailand
https://tass.com/society/1759781
March 15, 2024, 1:18 AM
The vote will continue for three days, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time
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Change in US policy on Ukraine may be step towards mending ties with Russia — ambassador
https://tass.com/politics/1759779
March 15, 2024, 12:58 AM
The United States refuses to admit that Russia "can have its own national interests," Anatoly Antonov said
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Hamas unveils its vision of ceasefire with Israel
https://tass.com/world/1759777
March 15, 2024, 12:28 AM
It includes an end to the aggression against our people in Gaza, delivery of humanitarian aid there, the return of displaced persons to their home regions and the withdrawal of Israeli military from the enclave
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PREVIEW: Presidential election begins in Russia
https://tass.com/society/1759775
March 15, 2024, 12:10 AM
Overall, more than 94,000 polling stations will be open in Russia from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time
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Ban on campaigning comes into force in Russia
https://tass.com/politics/1759771
March 14, 2024, 11:30 PM
The ban came into force in all Russian regions at midnight local time
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Russia’s UN mission says worst-case scenario unfolds in Red Sea
https://tass.com/politics/1759769
March 14, 2024, 11:10 PM
The US and UK actions in the Red Sea only make matters worse, such a decision is a breach of international law, Dmitry Polyansky said
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Russia ready to do what it takes to prevent destabilization in Middle East
https://tass.com/politics/1759765
March 14, 2024, 10:28 PM
The current escalation "may reverse all progress on finding a comprehensive political settlement to the conflict in Yemen," Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyansky said
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French president says no dialogue with Putin is ‘nothing personal’
https://tass.com/world/1759763
March 14, 2024, 10:13 PM
French president added that he had had several phone calls with the president of Russia at the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine
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Macron ready to discuss settlement in Ukraine, but sees no opportunities for talks so far
https://tass.com/world/1759761
March 14, 2024, 9:41 PM
At the same time, he reiterated that Paris "will be ready to make decisions necessary to prevent Russia’s victory"
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Macron says he views Russia as rival, but not as enemy
https://tass.com/world/1759757
March 14, 2024, 9:03 PM
France is "not in a state of war with Russia," the president said
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Russian embassy in US prepares for provocations during presidential elections — envoy
https://tass.com/politics/1759755
March 14, 2024, 9:01 PM
Ambassador Anatoly Antonov said, that anti-Russian rallies are being planned near the embassies
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Outcome of Russian presidential vote to disappoint many people abroad — election official
https://tass.com/politics/1759753
March 14, 2024, 8:59 PM
Attempts to prevent people from casting ballots because "the people will have their say anyway, no matter what," Nikolay Bulayev said
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Russia’s Central Election Commission chief unveils video wall display at head office
https://tass.com/society/1759747
March 14, 2024, 8:43 PM
The ceremony was attended by CEC Chairwoman Ella Pamfilova, her deputy Nikolay Bulayev, Russian Deputy Digital Development Minister Oleg Kachanov, and Rostelecom President Mikhail Oseyevsky
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EU envoys’ reaction to invitation for conversation ‘boorishness,’ Lavrov says
https://tass.com/politics/1759741
March 14, 2024, 8:40 PM
"If they treat an opportunity to talk to the representatives of the Russian authorities like this, then we will, of course, take into consideration that they have no interest in that," Russian Foreign Minister said
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Three-day voting period in Russia’s presidential election kicks off in Russian Far East
https://tass.com/society/1759733
March 14, 2024, 8:35 PM
Polling stations for voting open in the easternmost Kamchatka and Chukotka regions
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US-led coalition violated Syrian airspace four times in past day
https://tass.com/world/1759731
March 14, 2024, 8:06 PM
The Russian reconciliation center registered five violations of the December 9, 2019 deconfliction protocols in the reported period, the incidents were related to flights that were not coordinated with the Russian side and involved unmanned aerial vehicles of the US-led international coalition, Rear Adm. Vadim Kulit said
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France not to take initiative in conflict in Ukraine — Macron
https://tass.com/world/1759727
March 14, 2024, 7:56 PM
According to French President, a country will never begin an offensive and will never take such an initiative
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Mohammad Mustafa appointed new Prime Minister of Palestine — decree
https://tass.com/world/1759725
March 14, 2024, 7:50 PM
President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas also to ordered him to form the 19th government of Palestine within the timeframe
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Russian military police set up additional checkpoint in Golan Heights area
https://tass.com/politics/1759723
March 14, 2024, 7:35 PM
An additional checkpoint set up as part of monitoring effort at the disengagement line separating the forces of Syria and Israel
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West effectively already waging war on Russia — Lavrov
https://tass.com/politics/1759721
March 14, 2024, 7:20 PM
According to Russian Foreign Minister, the West is exasperated because its plans are being upset
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Boy, 9, shields 9-month-old sister with himself during Ukrainian attack on Belgorod Region
https://tass.com/emergencies/1759719
March 14, 2024, 7:18 PM
Both children sustained injuries and are currently in hospital in medium condition, said the region's Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov
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Lavrov says he plans to visit Foreign Ministry offices in Donbass
https://tass.com/politics/1759717
March 14, 2024, 7:06 PM
Russian Foreign Minister said, that want to go there and talk to the staff of Russian's offices and to see what they need
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Russia reserves right to further efforts in Nord Stream investigation — UN mission
https://tass.com/politics/1759713
March 14, 2024, 6:54 PM
Investigation findings of Sweden and Denmark were not satisfactory, Dmitry Polyansky said
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Leaked conversation of Bundestag officers a ‘confession,’ Lavrov said.
https://tass.com/politics/1759711
March 14, 2024, 6:46 PM
The Minister stated his certainty that German officers spoke from their hearts as they remembered the "good old Luftwaffe"
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Real effective exchange rate of ruble down 2.4% in February — Central Bank
https://tass.com/economy/1759703
March 14, 2024, 6:15 PM
The rate dropped by 0.1% annually in January-February 2024
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Caracas, Moscow strengthening bilateral relations — Venezuela's top diplomat
https://tass.com/world/1759697
March 14, 2024, 6:14 PM
"Today, our countries continue to strengthen bilateral ties in the struggle for a multipolar, polycentric world," Yvan Gil Pinto emphasized
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Italian defense minister says Rome suspended weapons supplies to Israel
https://tass.com/world/1759701
March 14, 2024, 6:12 PM
The licenses that had been issued before October 7 were already mostly implemented, Guido Crosetto said
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Maximal interest rate on ruble deposits grows to 14.85% in early March
https://tass.com/economy/1759699
March 14, 2024, 6:09 PM
The rate was at the level of 14.79% in late February 2024 and 14.86% in the middle of the last month
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Russian hypersonic missiles push NATO to seek layered air defenses — alliance’s chief
https://tass.com/world/1759693
March 14, 2024, 6:04 PM
Jens Stoltenberg said NATO has the capabilities to defend against Russian hypersonic missiles
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Swiss Foreign Ministry advocates Russia’ participation in peace process on Ukraine
https://tass.com/world/1759695
March 14, 2024, 6:03 PM
According to Pierre-Alain Eltschinger, the FDFA "follows the inclusive approach, which goes beyond the framework of the Western territory alone"
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BRICS continues working on common currency — Brazilian Sherpa
https://tass.com/world/1759691
March 14, 2024, 5:59 PM
Introduction of a common currency and common payment systems within BRICS is one of the topics discussed during Russia's presidency
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Specialists identify clone websites of Russian Central Election Commission, State Services
https://tass.com/politics/1759681
March 14, 2024, 5:38 PM
All the websites are registered in the Netherlands and have already been blocked by Roskomnadzor
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FACTBOX: Who is running in the Russian presidential election
https://tass.com/politics/1759685
March 14, 2024, 5:27 PM
Four candidates will vie for the top office
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Nuclear power facilities in Japan unaffected by recently reported earthquake
https://tass.com/world/1759679
March 14, 2024, 5:09 PM
There were no reported altercations in the level of radiation near the plant
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US actions in Red Sea destabilize region — Russia’s UN mission
https://tass.com/politics/1759673
March 14, 2024, 5:08 PM
Dmitry Polyansky noted that as a result of the operation by the United States and its allies, "military hysteria in the region has grown immeasurably"
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Russia can become world’s 4th economy if GDP grows at least 2% a year — First Deputy PM
https://tass.com/economy/1759677
March 14, 2024, 5:06 PM
Andrey Belousov stated a high level of Investment activity in Russia
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GECF expects Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline to become operational in 2033
https://tass.com/economy/1759675
March 14, 2024, 5:05 PM
The gas pipeline start will provide Russia with an opportunity to increase gas supplies to Asia, which may potentially become equal to shipments to the European Union, the Gas Exporting Countries Forum noted
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Internet outage occurs in South Africa due to broken underwater cable — SABC
https://tass.com/economy/1759671
March 14, 2024, 4:51 PM
According to the radio station, websites belonging to banks and numerous companies do not work in the country, and there is no access to the WhatsApp messenger
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Gazprom Neft revenue under IFRS up by 3.2% yoy in 2023 to $38.5 bln — company
https://tass.com/economy/1759669
March 14, 2024, 4:38 PM
Net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 14.7% year-on-year to 641 billion rubles ($7.01 bln)
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Election Commission aware of plans to come to voting stations at certain time — CEC head
https://tass.com/politics/1759667
March 14, 2024, 4:31 PM
According to the official, the Central Election Commission will respond with "facts, transparency, openness, truth and reliability"
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Brazil’s G20 sherpa doesn’t see group as platform for Ukraine talks
https://tass.com/world/1759665
March 14, 2024, 4:28 PM
"Brazil insists that peace and security issues should be dealt with by the UN" as the most appropriate platform to do so, Mauricio Lyrio said
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Putin states progress in import substitution on Russian market over the past year
https://tass.com/politics/1759661
March 14, 2024, 4:08 PM
The head of state stressed that the tasks being solved in the economy "ultimately should be reflected in how people live"
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UN unable to ignore Russia’s statistics on mercenaries in Ukraine — mission
https://tass.com/politics/1759655
March 14, 2024, 3:51 PM
According to Russian Defense Ministry released statistics, 13,387 mercenaries from various countries have arrived in Ukraine since the beginning of the special military operation
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Magnitude 5.8 earthquake jolts Japan’s Fukushima province
https://tass.com/world/1759653
March 14, 2024, 3:48 PM
There have been no reports of casualties or damage
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Russia's foreign trade surplus rises to $9.1 bln in February from $8.2 bln last year
https://tass.com/economy/1759647
March 14, 2024, 3:34 PM
The current account surplus in February 2024 increased to $5.2 bln compared to $4.5 bln in January 2024
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Putin pleasantly surprised by Games of the Future
https://tass.com/politics/1759649
March 14, 2024, 3:33 PM
The President remarked that his attitude to the tournament had been positive from the outset and it was his sincere wish to see the participants enjoy the event, but still suspected it would be "some kind of very light, modern, entertaining program"
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About 3,500 immigrants joined Russian military service in 2023 after getting passports
https://tass.com/politics/1759645
March 14, 2024, 3:31 PM
Over a few months of 2023, more than 16,000 people were registered after they were granted Russian citizenship and more than 1,700 of them were called up for military service as conscripts
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Share of nuclear generation in Russia’s overall energy balance can rise to 25% by 2045
https://tass.com/economy/1759611
March 14, 2024, 3:25 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin underscored that Russia is the world leader in nuclear technology
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Putin calls on cabinet to start implementing tasks set in his address to federal assembly
https://tass.com/politics/1759613
March 14, 2024, 3:24 PM
The head of state drew attention to the importance of ensuring detailed planning of all elements of each national project
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Brent oil surpasses $85 per barrel, first time since November 7, 2023
https://tass.com/economy/1759641
March 14, 2024, 3:22 PM
At the same time, futures for WTI oil with April delivery grew to $81.2 per barrel
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Transnistria notifies peacekeepers about opening of voting stations for Russian elections
https://tass.com/world/1759643
March 14, 2024, 3:21 PM
It was reported that "the situation in the security zone remains under control of the joint peacekeeping forces, it remains controllable, and no preparations for any combat action has been registered"
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Russia highly appreciates Thailand's independent policy — Federation Council
https://tass.com/politics/1759639
March 14, 2024, 3:18 PM
Valentina Matviyenko noted that inter-parliamentary relations with Thailand are currently developing effectively
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Russia’s international reserves up $10.1 bln over week — Central Bank
https://tass.com/economy/1759629
March 14, 2024, 3:17 PM
Reserves as of the close of business on March 8, 2024 stood at $591.2 bln
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TCS Group 2023 net profit rises 3.9-fold to $884.86 mln
https://tass.com/economy/1759631
March 14, 2024, 3:14 PM
The Moscow Exchange announced earlier on Thursday it will begin trading shares of TCS Group on March 18
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Number of victims in shelling of borderline Belgorod Region reaches 19
https://tass.com/politics/1759637
March 14, 2024, 3:12 PM
The air defense system over Belgorod and the Belgorod district was busy during the day, shooting down 11 air targets, the region's Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported
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Hungary, Malta, Luxembourg oppose using frozen Russian assets to buy munitions for Ukraine
https://tass.com/world/1759621
March 14, 2024, 3:10 PM
According to the unnamed European official, the three countries made their positions known during a meeting of EU ambassadors on Wednesday
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Russian Olympic Committee to ‘never walk the path of boycott’ — ROC chief
https://tass.com/sports/1759633
March 14, 2024, 3:08 PM
"We have always supported the participation of Russian Olympians in these competitions, but only based on non-discriminatory and equitable terms with the rest of the world’s athletes," Stanislav Pozdnyakov said
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Belarusian border guards prevent displacement of 35,000 refugees in 2023
https://tass.com/world/1759635
March 14, 2024, 3:06 PM
"Throughout last year, the border service recorded 27 refugee deaths," Deputy State Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council Alexander Neverovsky said, adding that since the beginning of 2024 four refugees died on the border "due to harsh measures from Polish, Lithuanian and Latvian border guards"
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Russian economy grows by 4.6% in January — Putin
https://tass.com/politics/1759609
March 14, 2024, 3:02 PM
According to the head of state, inflation in Russia dropped to zero during the first two weeks in February
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Russian Public Opinion Research Center to hold exit poll during presidential election days
https://tass.com/politics/1759617
March 14, 2024, 3:01 PM
The voters will be offered to either pass an anonymous poll on tablets or to fill in a questionnaire page and to drop it off in a special closed box
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UK, US launch series of strikes on facilities of Yemen’s Houthis
https://tass.com/world/1759625
March 14, 2024, 3:00 PM
According to the report, the attack targeted the outskirts of the city of Bayt al-Faqih in the Hodeidah province
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Delivery of Taurus missiles would make Germany ‘party to conflict’ — lawmaker
https://tass.com/world/1759607
March 14, 2024, 2:57 PM
"The whole world, except for the German political bubble, knows that Ukraine cannot win this war," Sahra Wagenknecht said
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Russian coal exports to Asia-Pacific countries grow by 23% in 2023 — Energy Ministry
https://tass.com/economy/1759603
March 14, 2024, 2:33 PM
Russian coal industry occupies around 15% of the world coal market
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Russia may reduce oil refining in 2024 — Energy Ministry
https://tass.com/economy/1759601
March 14, 2024, 2:32 PM
Russia reduced oil refining by 7% from the year start, Energy Minister Nikolay Shulginov said earlier
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Strength of Russia-India ties irritating West, says Russian ambassador
https://tass.com/politics/1759597
March 14, 2024, 2:31 PM
Denis Alipov emphasized that India is an emerging global power with huge staying power and a huge market
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Fuel demands of Russian market to be satisfied — Energy Ministry
https://tass.com/economy/1759587
March 14, 2024, 2:30 PM
According to First Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin, Russia's refining sector faced the need at the start of 2024 to perform unscheduled turnarounds at certain refineries
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ISS orbit raised by 2.8 km before Soyuz spacecraft changeover — Roscosmos
https://tass.com/science/1759593
March 14, 2024, 2:28 PM
The maneuver was performed with the engines of the Progress MS-26 cargo spacecraft
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Syria says its forces destroyed five drones fired by militants near Aleppo
https://tass.com/world/1759591
March 14, 2024, 2:27 PM
According to the statement, the drones were launched by militants toward "areas protected by government forces"
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Belgrade never to impose sanctions on Russia, Serbian election observer says
https://tass.com/world/1759585
March 14, 2024, 2:24 PM
According to Сhairman of the Serbian People's Party Nenad Popovic, since the beginning of the special military operation, Serbia has been under heavy pressure from the EU and the US
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West trying to curtail voter turnout for Russian election — CEC member
https://tass.com/politics/1759579
March 14, 2024, 2:23 PM
"For the first time, the West’s efforts are directed not only against the election itself, but also against the people’s right to determine their future," Igor Borisov pointed out
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New high-speed railroad to cross regions with 20% of Russian population — Putin
https://tass.com/politics/1759571
March 14, 2024, 2:20 PM
Construction of high-speed traffic lines in Russia will start from the flagship projects linking Moscow and St. Petersburg
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Russia ready to build high speed railroad — Putin
https://tass.com/politics/1759575
March 14, 2024, 2:19 PM
The project of high speed railroad construction has been discussed "for a very long time so far," the head of state said
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German Bundestag rejects resolution to supply Kiev with Taurus missiles
https://tass.com/world/1759583
March 14, 2024, 2:17 PM
As many as 495 parliamentarians out of 690 present voted to reject the resolution
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Cuba expects to welcome over 200,000 Russian tourists in 2024 — minister
https://tass.com/economy/1759573
March 14, 2024, 2:15 PM
Juan Carlos Garcia Granda expressed hope that in a short term the number could climb to half a million
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Russian airlines boost transportation by 8.8% in 2M 2024 — official
https://tass.com/economy/1759569
March 14, 2024, 2:06 PM
International transportation gained about 21% over the first two months of 2024, Head of the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency Dmitry Yadrov noted
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Russian exports of oil, petroleum products to India double in 2023 — envoy
https://tass.com/politics/1759563
March 14, 2024, 2:05 PM
Russia tightly holds the positions of the fourth-biggest trade partner of India, but this growth has brought such a problem as imbalance of trade in favor of Russia, Russian Ambassador to New Delhi Denis Alipov said
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India declines to recognize West’s illegitimate, unilateral sanctions — Russian envoy
https://tass.com/politics/1759549
March 14, 2024, 2:04 PM
"We are expecting an even deeper integration of national systems in the financial, banking, scientific and technical areas of cooperation," Denis Alipov said
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Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate for March 15 to 91.64 rubles
https://tass.com/economy/1759547
March 14, 2024, 1:59 PM
The regulator raised the official euro exchange rate by 8 kopecks to 100.26 rubles
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Nearly 60% of French believe Macron in wrong to propose sending troops to Ukraine — poll
https://tass.com/world/1759557
March 14, 2024, 1:57 PM
The poll respondents believe that such rhetoric coming from France’s head of state may cause discord among Western countries and lead to heightened levels of tension in the already frosty French-Russian relationship
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Chinese special envoy Li Hui to lead observer delegation to Russian presidential elections
https://tass.com/world/1759553
March 14, 2024, 1:55 PM
Since March 2, Li Hui was on a tour in a bid to assist in the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict
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Serbian rock band releases tribute to Putin
https://tass.com/society/1759555
March 14, 2024, 1:52 PM
The leader of the Dzhepovi rock band, Vladimir Nisevic stressed that Serbia and its "big sister" Russia are united not only by common traditions, history, culture, but also by a common struggle
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Russian forces eliminated 147 French mercenaries in Ukraine, Defense Ministry says
https://tass.com/politics/1759551
March 14, 2024, 1:48 PM
Overall, the Russian forces eliminated 5,962 foreign mercenaries, most of them from Poland
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Putin authorizes power generating unit construction start
https://tass.com/politics/1759543
March 14, 2024, 1:47 PM
The head of state authorized first concrete pouring into the basement of the plant’s unit via the videoconference link
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Four in five Russians endorse Crimea’s reunion with Russia, poll reveals
https://tass.com/society/1759541
March 14, 2024, 1:42 PM
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Russia’s reunification with Crimea and Sevastopol
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Medvedev slams 'brain-dead' Zelensky formula, proposes abolishing Ukraine
https://tass.com/politics/1759529
March 14, 2024, 1:28 PM
The politician argues that the conflict in Ukraine can be brought to a halt only "on the basis of recognizing realities"
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Ukraine strikes Belgorod Region with drones, makes another attempt to infiltrate Russia
https://tass.com/politics/1759531
March 14, 2024, 1:27 PM
According to the Defense Ministry, 11 drones were destroyed over the region last night
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Russia cooperates with ombudsmen across the world despite obstructions — Commissioner
https://tass.com/politics/1759523
March 14, 2024, 1:18 PM
Tatyana Moskalkova noted that the "Eurasian ombudsmen alliance" association appeared and got stronger over the course of seven years
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Fesco delivers first batch of bananas from India
https://tass.com/economy/1759521
March 14, 2024, 1:15 PM
"Fesco sent the next batch of bananas from India to Novorossiysk on March 12," the company noted
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Putin greenlights high speed railroad construction start
https://tass.com/economy/1759519
March 14, 2024, 1:13 PM
"Let us consider that these additional efforts required to launch the project were made and we agree today that this work starts," the Russian leader noted
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Russia bans entry to 227 US citizens involved in Washington's Russophobic agenda — MFA
https://tass.com/politics/1759515
March 14, 2024, 1:08 PM
The ministry specified that the entry ban applies to specific individuals in the executive branch, the business community, the media and academic circles, "who are regularly involved in hostile attacks or the spread of fabrications and outright slander about Russia’s foreign and domestic policies"
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Shipment of Taurus missiles to Ukraine to prolong conflict, harm Germany — AfD co-chair
https://tass.com/world/1759509
March 14, 2024, 12:54 PM
"We need peace achieved via any peaceful means," Tino Chrupalla noted
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St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange to start trading with China by May — head
https://tass.com/economy/1759507
March 14, 2024, 12:54 PM
The exchange tested out a program working with Chinese lumber companies in the Far East back in 2019, before the pandemic, Alexey Ryzhikov noted
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Situation at Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, nearby Energodar calm after Ukrainian attack
https://tass.com/world/1759503
March 14, 2024, 12:47 PM
Yury Chernichuk also noted that the ZNPP’s top management had asked the International Atomic Energy Agency to inform the global watchdog’s board about the Ukrainian army's attack on the plant
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Background radiation at Zaporozhye NPP within normal levels — agency
https://tass.com/world/1759505
March 14, 2024, 12:46 PM
On March 14, the ZNPP’s authorities reported that the Ukrainian armed forces had shelled the plant’s critical infrastructure facilities
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Russian forces disrupt Ukrainian efforts to rotate, reinforce troops in South Donetsk area
https://tass.com/politics/1759501
March 14, 2024, 12:45 PM
Alexander Gordeyev noted that the group's bomber aviation strikes, artillery fire, and heavy flame-throwing systems hit strongpoints and personnel clusters of the 102nd and 128th Ukrainian territorial defense brigades in the areas of Malinovka, Urozhaynoye and Staromayorskoye
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Russia’s strikes pound Ukrainian troops, equipment in 108 areas over past day
https://tass.com/politics/1759499
March 14, 2024, 12:43 PM
Russian forces destroyed roughly 195 Ukrainian troops that attempted to attack the borderline territory and five enemy tanks, the ministry reported
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Arctic Floating University announces competition among expedition applicants
https://tass.com/economy/1759489
March 14, 2024, 12:27 PM
Each student, undergraduate or postgraduate must submit a plan of scientific research that he or she will conduct during the expedition and which will contribute to the study and monitoring of ecosystems in remote areas of the Russian Arctic
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CEC aware of Golos movement’s preparations to stage provocations against Russian election
https://tass.com/politics/1759477
March 14, 2024, 12:18 PM
Ella Pamfilova emphasized that the CEC would handle all provocations easily
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Shell maintains long-term contract to purchase LNG from Novatek
https://tass.com/economy/1759483
March 14, 2024, 12:17 PM
The company also noted that it "still holds a 27.5% (minus one share) interest in Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd. (SEIC), a Bermudan entity, which purportedly no longer holds any licenses, rights and obligations in Sakhalin-2"
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Russian human rights ombudsman calls on UN to condemn Ukrainian strikes at civilians
https://tass.com/politics/1759479
March 14, 2024, 12:16 PM
Tatyana Moskalkova stated that "the ability to cast their vote for a Russian president will be ensured in full for all citizens"
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