UN chief sends letters to Putin, Erdogan on Black Sea shipping
https://tass.com/world/1760317
March 16, 2024, 1:39 AM
In the letters, Guterres emphasized that "freedom of civilian navigation remains the overarching aim of the ongoing UN efforts," and that "food and trade routes must be safe, sustainable and predictable"
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EU to use proceeds from Russian assets to buy weapons for Kiev — Scholz
https://tass.com/world/1760313
March 16, 2024, 12:18 AM
Leaders of Germany, France and Poland "will meet again next week and discuss these issues with our European partners in the European Council," Olaf Scholz said
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PREVIEW: Presidential election continues
https://tass.com/politics/1760311
March 15, 2024, 11:40 PM
Оver third of Russians already voted
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Website of Russian Red Cross hacked, organization's chairman says
https://tass.com/society/1760307
March 15, 2024, 10:49 PM
The organization does not conduct paid evacuation from Russia’s Belgorod Region bordering Ukraine, the agency’s chairman Pavel Savchuk told
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British Navy says ship attacked off Yemen’s coast
https://tass.com/world/1760301
March 15, 2024, 9:37 PM
" Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO," UK Maritime Trade Operations said
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Putin ordered to replace conscripts at border with special forces in advance — TV
https://tass.com/politics/1760291
March 15, 2024, 9:00 PM
Starting on March 12, Ukrainian troops repeatedly attempted to breach into the Russian territory, including by involving special operations forces and foreign mercenaries
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Another insult towards Putin not to suit Biden, Kremlin spokesman says
https://tass.com/politics/1760295
March 15, 2024, 8:58 PM
"This is something America would hardly be proud of," Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
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US may impose sanctions over expansion of Russian-Iranian military-technical cooperation
https://tass.com/world/1760285
March 15, 2024, 8:47 PM
Moscow and Tehran have repeatedly denied allegations of shipments of Iranian-made weapons for use on the Ukrainian territory
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Another attempted violation of Russian border by Ukrainian troops thwarted
https://tass.com/defense/1760281
March 15, 2024, 8:45 PM
Seventy percent of troops and three tanks were eliminated, said VGTRK journalist Pavel Zarubin
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Over 3.5 million Russians vote online in presidential election
https://tass.com/politics/1760279
March 15, 2024, 8:44 PM
As many as 4.76 million people planned to vote via the federal platform
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European Commission considers restrictions of Russian food imports
https://tass.com/world/1760277
March 15, 2024, 8:09 PM
EC President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk also discussed further measures to address the situation on the grain market and the import of grain from Russia
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All DDoS attacks on Moscow’s online vote system rebuffed
https://tass.com/politics/1760275
March 15, 2024, 8:08 PM
According to the headquarters, more than 2.4 million people took part in the online voting in the first 13 hours
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France may switch to joint use of military bases in Africa with allies — Defense Staff
https://tass.com/world/1760273
March 15, 2024, 8:06 PM
The military official also said that "further reductions of military personnel" is possible," but assured that "this should not significantly affect their combat readiness"
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Thirteen more refugees leave Rukban camp in Syria
https://tass.com/world/1760271
March 15, 2024, 7:33 PM
The situation in the Rukban refugee camp located in the US-occupied al-Tanf area remains unfavorable, said deputy chief of Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria Vadim Kulit
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Russia's heavy artillery use dwarfs Ukraine's, Kiev official admits
https://tass.com/world/1760269
March 15, 2024, 7:24 PM
Ukraine has repeatedly stated the shortage of ammunition, especially for Soviet-made 152-mm and 122-mm guns, as well as for Stormer, Avenger and Stinger missile air defense systems
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Russia hails Palestine’s new technocratic government — foreign ministry
https://tass.com/politics/1760265
March 15, 2024, 7:01 PM
The Russian side expressed hope that the new cabinet would efficiently perform its duties in the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip and enjoy the support of the entire Palestinian population
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Lunar station agreement with China presented for ratification
https://tass.com/politics/1760257
March 15, 2024, 6:47 PM
The document was posted in the database of the State Duma
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Loss of Abrams tanks in Ukraine to hurt their image on global weapons market — expert
https://tass.com/defense/1760255
March 15, 2024, 6:44 PM
According to Igor Korotchenko, there are no Western armored vehicles that are invulnerable to Russian weapons
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Germany's refusal to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine tied to operational complexity
https://tass.com/world/1760249
March 15, 2024, 6:34 PM
Colossal amounts of data requiring special technical systems are needed to use them effectively
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Western-provoked conflicts facilitate terrorism-drug nexus — diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1760245
March 15, 2024, 6:18 PM
According to Sergey Vershinin, Russia is concerned over the growing polarization of international anti-drug cooperation due to the West's promotion of liberal drug policies and law enforcement links being suspended with the countries they don’t like
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German lawmaker calls for investigation of new leak about Taurus missile
https://tass.com/world/1760247
March 15, 2024, 6:15 PM
Bundestag Defense Committee Chairwoman Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann noted that it was unacceptable to divulge information about a secret meeting
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Most Russians that registered for e-voting have already submitted votes — ministry
https://tass.com/politics/1760243
March 15, 2024, 6:00 PM
The system successfully handled the workload
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Russia’s export duty on wheat to be $34.27 per metric ton from March 20
https://tass.com/economy/1760235
March 15, 2024, 5:38 PM
The floating duty on Russian grain exports is effective from June 2, 2021
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Wine production in Russia surging by a third in 2M 2024 — Agriculture Ministry
https://tass.com/economy/1760241
March 15, 2024, 5:36 PM
The good grape harvest in 2023, provisionally estimated at more than 760,000 metric tons, contributed to high production in particular, the ministry noted
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G7 threatens ‘significant measures’ if Iran ships ballistic missiles to Russia — statement
https://tass.com/world/1760239
March 15, 2024, 5:34 PM
Both Moscow and Tehran have previously repeatedly denied allegations of arms shipments to Russia for use on Ukrainian territory
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NATO chief to visit Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia on March 17-19
https://tass.com/world/1760237
March 15, 2024, 5:32 PM
Jens Stoltenberg will meet the countries' leaders
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More than a hundred Russian companies operating in Cuba — Russian Deputy PM
https://tass.com/economy/1760231
March 15, 2024, 5:08 PM
The work of Russian companies in Cuba will positively influence bilateral trade figures in the near future, Dmitry Chernyshenko stressed
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European Union is working on the 14th package of sanctions against Russia — EU official
https://tass.com/world/1760227
March 15, 2024, 5:06 PM
When asked when the next package of sanctions will be introduced, the diplomat said that he could not name any dates
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Russian banks eyeing option of opening representative offices in Cuba
https://tass.com/economy/1760225
March 15, 2024, 5:03 PM
The parties agreed to bring cooperation in the interbank interaction sphere to a fundamentally new level and the large-scale rollout of the Mir payment system in Cuba became a milestone event in 2023, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko said
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Dollar above 93 rubles on Moscow Exchange — market data
https://tass.com/economy/1760223
March 15, 2024, 4:53 PM
The euro surged by 1.42% to 101.22 rubles at the same time
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Scholz says countries supporting Ukraine "not at war with Russia"
https://tass.com/world/1760219
March 15, 2024, 4:52 PM
The common goal, according to the head of the German government, "remains to ensure that Ukraine can effectively defend itself"
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Macron says Paris, Berlin, Warsaw agree not to be first to escalate tensions in Ukraine
https://tass.com/world/1760221
March 15, 2024, 4:51 PM
The French president said that the three countries, known as the Weimar Triangle, plan to continue supporting Ukraine "for as long as it takes"
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Austria plans to fully abandon Russian gas supplies by 2027 — Foreign Minister
https://tass.com/world/1760207
March 15, 2024, 4:44 PM
According to the Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology, the share of Russian natural gas in Austria’s energy balance reached 98% in December 2023
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Nuclear safety maintained at Ukrainian nuclear power plants — IAEA
https://tass.com/world/1760213
March 15, 2024, 4:42 PM
IAEA experts have been present at the Khmelnitsky, Rovno, and South Ukraine NPPs, as well as the Chernobyl site for a year
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Microsoft, Amazon suspend access to their cloud products in Russia from March 20
https://tass.com/economy/1760215
March 15, 2024, 4:41 PM
The restrictions are prompted by the 12th package of EU sanctions against Russia dated December 19, 2023
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IOC to announce its final decision next week on Russia’s 2024 Olympics participation
https://tass.com/sports/1760211
March 15, 2024, 4:39 PM
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games will be hosted by the French capital of Paris between July 26 and August 11
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Putin casts his vote online in Russian presidential election
https://tass.com/politics/1760217
March 15, 2024, 4:37 PM
This is the first time online voting is available during presidential elections
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IAEA regains access to its only back-up power line — IAEA chief
https://tass.com/world/1760209
March 15, 2024, 4:36 PM
"The ZNPP’s connection to the 330 kilovolt off-site power line was restored on Thursday, providing a much-needed buffer for the plant which has suffered eight complete loss of external power events over the past year and a half," Rafael Grossi said
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IAEA experts inspect impact site after drone attack on ZNPP
https://tass.com/world/1760205
March 15, 2024, 4:23 PM
The impact did not cause damage to any structures, including a warehouse approximately 40 meters from the impact site, and there was no impact on nuclear safety
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Russia delivers humanitarian aid to Central African Republic — Russian Embassy
https://tass.com/politics/1760195
March 15, 2024, 4:14 PM
"On March 15, Russian Ambassador to the Central African Republic Alexander Bikantov took part in the official ceremony of the transfer of Russian humanitarian food aid in the form of fifty thousand metric tons of wheat to CAR authorities," the diplomatic mission said
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Russian armed forces firmly retain initiative in special op area — Putin
https://tass.com/politics/1760189
March 15, 2024, 4:06 PM
"The Russian Armed Forces step by step, displaying courage and heroism, achieve the designated combat goals, and thus create the necessary, basic conditions for ensuring Russia’s security, internal political stability and achievement of all national development goals," the Russian leader stressed
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Russian SWIFT counterpart already has over 160 non-residents from 20 countries — regulator
https://tass.com/economy/1760181
March 15, 2024, 3:57 PM
According to Head of the department of the national payment system at the Bank of Russia Alla Bakina, two Cuban banks are connected to this system
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Ukrainian forces that attacked Russian territory fled with casualties — Putin
https://tass.com/politics/1760175
March 15, 2024, 3:53 PM
The head of state specified that the enemy lost about 60% of attacking troops and over 50% of vehicles involved in the attacks
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Over 180 experts from 58 countries observe Russian election at Civic Chamber’s invitation
https://tass.com/politics/1760165
March 15, 2024, 3:37 PM
The voting will take place over three days on March 15-17
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Putin says sure Kiev’s attacks will not be able to hinder elections in Russia
https://tass.com/politics/1760157
March 15, 2024, 3:25 PM
According to the President, all attempts to intimidate Russians are futile
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Russian authorities to recognize brave boy who saved his sister in Belgorod shelling
https://tass.com/politics/1760155
March 15, 2024, 3:23 PM
During the shelling of the Belgorod region’s territory by the Ukrainian Armed Forces of Ukraine, a 9-year-old boy from the village of Belovsky shielded his nine-month-old sister
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Russia says its forces carried out 50 group strikes over past week, used precision weapons
https://tass.com/politics/1760153
March 15, 2024, 3:20 PM
Ukraine lost more than 2,710 troops as either killed or wounded, three tanks, including a US-made Abrams, 19 armored fighting vehicles, 91 motor vehicles, and 18 artillery systems in the Avdeyevka area in the past week
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About 10,500 attacks made on distance voting resources but system holds on — CEC
https://tass.com/politics/1760147
March 15, 2024, 3:14 PM
Ella Pamfilova noted that the attacks were committed "not by some self-styled anarchist hackers," but by very well-prepared "representatives of certain, very serious Western structures"
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EU has no evidence of Iran providing Russia with ballistic missiles — senior official
https://tass.com/world/1760139
March 15, 2024, 3:07 PM
According to the diplomat, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell will address Tehran on the issue of allocating military aid to Moscow at the EU Council meeting on March 18
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Total of 23 people wounded in Belgorod Region due to shelling by Ukrainian armed forces
https://tass.com/politics/1760125
March 15, 2024, 3:05 PM
According to Belgorod Region Health Minister Andrey Ikonnikov, nine persons are still receiving medical care
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Ban on imports from Lithuania won’t affect Belarusian economy — Prime Minister
https://tass.com/economy/1760133
March 15, 2024, 3:01 PM
This document does not apply to individuals and goods for personal use, Roman Golovchenko noted
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Two dead, eight wounded from shelling in Belgorod Region — regional public health chief
https://tass.com/politics/1760129
March 15, 2024, 2:58 PM
Belgorod Region Health Minister Andrey Ikonnikov noted that the surviving shelling victims are currently in the hospital in severe condition
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Russian embassy slams Kiev's ‘obscurantist’ bid to cancel ballerina Zakharova's Seoul tour
https://tass.com/politics/1760101
March 15, 2024, 2:49 PM
The diplomatic mission stressed that cultural cooperation between the two countries should not become "hostage to political games"
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Several polling stations come under shelling in Kherson Region, several people hurt
https://tass.com/politics/1760097
March 15, 2024, 2:43 PM
Ukrainian troops struck premises housing local election commission in the city of Kakhovka and the village of Brilevka
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In Moscow, almost 2.3 million took part in Russian presidential election
https://tass.com/politics/1760095
March 15, 2024, 2:41 PM
According to chairwoman of the Moscow City Election Commission Olga Kirillova, a total of 390,955 ballot papers were distributed and 1,859,609 voters cast ballots electronically
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Russian athletes to suit up in turquoise and beige at 2024 Paralympics
https://tass.com/sports/1760091
March 15, 2024, 2:38 PM
In line with the requirements on the neutral status participation of athletes, all national colors are prohibited from being displayed on uniforms
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Central Election Commission reports five cases of vandalism against ballot boxes
https://tass.com/politics/1760087
March 15, 2024, 2:35 PM
In this regard, Nikolay Bulayev noted, the "watch near ballot boxes and ballot processing machines must be proper"
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Over 1,200 Russians cast votes on first day of presidential election in Thailand
https://tass.com/politics/1760079
March 15, 2024, 2:25 PM
The voting was organized at a polling station in the territory of the Russian consulate general in Phuket
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Over 2 mln Russians cast ballot online in presidential election
https://tass.com/politics/1760077
March 15, 2024, 2:24 PM
The online voter turnout amounted to 42%
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Crisis in Haiti a ‘ticking time bomb’ for US, expert warns
https://tass.com/world/1760073
March 15, 2024, 2:03 PM
According to UN data, over 362,000 Haiti residents were forced to leave their homes due to the increasingly frequent violence in the country
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Yemeni Houthis claim strikes at three ships in Indian Ocean
https://tass.com/world/1760069
March 15, 2024, 1:58 PM
The movement's military spokesman Yahya Sarea said that commercial ships that travel to Israel through the Cape of Good Hope in the southern part of Africa will become a "legitimate target" for the Houthis
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Defense-related projects to receive financing from new fund accelerator
https://tass.com/economy/1760067
March 15, 2024, 1:58 PM
Denis Manturov held a strategic session with industry plants in the technology park together with First Deputy Defense Minister Ruslan Tsalikov
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Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate for March 16-18 to 91.87 rubles
https://tass.com/economy/1760063
March 15, 2024, 1:49 PM
The regulator lowered the official euro exchange rate by 29 kopecks to 99.97 rubles
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Hamas seeks release of 50 Palestinian prisoners for every Israeli servicewoman — report
https://tass.com/world/1760057
March 15, 2024, 1:47 PM
The first phase should include the pullout of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip, including from the coast, so that displaced persons can return to their places of residence unhindered and get access to humanitarian assistance
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Russia uses effective strategies on battlefield, Ukrainian expert admits
https://tass.com/politics/1760055
March 15, 2024, 1:47 PM
According to Ivan Stupak, Russian reconnaissance drones are extensively patrolling the battlefield and transmit data on Ukrainian targets to Russian missile crews, as they reach behind Ukrainian lines
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Russia slams EP resolution on return of Romanian gold as illegitimate — official
https://tass.com/politics/1760053
March 15, 2024, 1:44 PM
The European Parliament earlier passed a resolution supporting Romania’s demand that its gold and historic archives that had been taken to Russia as early as in 1916-1917 be returned to the country
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Kazakhstan continues to focus on integration processes in Eurasia — President
https://tass.com/world/1760051
March 15, 2024, 1:43 PM
Previous perceptions of international problems and how to settle them, including current regional structures as a magic bullet to solve all economic and political problems, at this point appear idealistic and even naive in the context of today’s complex and divisive era, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said
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Rusal boosts sales to China more than 2.5-fold in 2023 — company
https://tass.com/economy/1760049
March 15, 2024, 1:43 PM
Meanwhile, the share of the domestic market, including CIS countries, also went up and reached 31.9%
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Rusal posts 90% drop in 2023 adjusted profit under IFRS to $73 mln
https://tass.com/economy/1760045
March 15, 2024, 1:36 PM
Revenue decreased by 12.6% to $12.21 bln
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Globaltrans redomiciles to Abu Dhabi free zone — company
https://tass.com/economy/1760043
March 15, 2024, 1:35 PM
Corporate stocks will be dematerialized and kept electronically under rules of the Abu Dhabi Global Market
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Rusal sales up 6.6% in 2023 to 4.153 mln tons
https://tass.com/economy/1760039
March 15, 2024, 1:29 PM
Rusal is the largest aluminum producer outside of China and the only primary aluminum producer in Russia
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Polymetal posts 40% rise in 2023 adjusted net profit under IFRS to $615 mln
https://tass.com/economy/1760021
March 15, 2024, 1:17 PM
It is reported that capital expenditures totaled $679 mln, down by 14% compared with 2022 and 3% below the lower end of the guidance range of $700-750 mln
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Russia takes firm stance against legalization of drugs — MFA
https://tass.com/society/1760019
March 15, 2024, 1:15 PM
"Our main goal, which we are defending at this important event, is combating drugs and related crimes," Sergey Vershinin noted
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Board of directors of Polymetal to reconsider dividend policy, to share update in May
https://tass.com/economy/1759989
March 15, 2024, 1:09 PM
"As yet, the company has not restored its access to major sources of debt funding and, in the light of this, the Board considers that it would not be prudent to pay dividends for the full year 2023," it said
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Bolshoi ballet in Seoul nixed due to safety concerns, not political pressure — organizers
https://tass.com/society/1759985
March 15, 2024, 1:08 PM
Earlier, InArts Production and the Seoul Arts Center announced that they had decided to cancel the performance due to concerns about the safety of the performers and the audience
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Capital expenditures of Polymetal expected at $225 mln in 2024
https://tass.com/economy/1759981
March 15, 2024, 1:00 PM
The company expects its Kazakhstan assets to deliver stable production at 475 Koz of GE
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Russia prioritizing interaction with Global South on international stage — senior diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1759983
March 15, 2024, 12:59 PM
The Global South refers to African, Latin American and Caribbean nations, as well as Pacific islands and developing economies of Asia
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US to blame for Haiti crisis — Russian diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1759979
March 15, 2024, 12:56 PM
According to Sergey Vershinin, it is too early to talk about sending a UN peacekeeping mission to Haiti
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FSB detains Russian man plotting terrorist attacks in Bryansk
https://tass.com/society/1759973
March 15, 2024, 12:42 PM
On orders from an organization curator, the recruited Russian took explosive devices from a secret place in the Kaluga Region and put them near entrances to the city's administrative facilities
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Russian court bars Dutch company from seeking arbitration abroad in Gazprom Export dispute
https://tass.com/economy/1759971
March 15, 2024, 12:39 PM
The court ordered that GE be awarded penalties of 275.4 mln euros to be paid by Gasunie Transport Services if the Dutch entity fails to comply with the injunction
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CEC chair reveals number of observers engaged in monitoring Russian presidential election
https://tass.com/politics/1759969
March 15, 2024, 12:30 PM
According to materials presented at a CEC meeting, more than 700 international observers from 106 countries have been accredited to monitor the voting process at polling stations across the country’s 89 regions and 11 time zones
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Almost 150 people killed in Gaza in the past 24 hours by Israeli actions — Health Ministry
https://tass.com/world/1759965
March 15, 2024, 12:23 PM
"Total death toll of the Israeli aggression has increased to 31,490, with a total of 73,439 people injured," the ministry reported
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Dollar rate exceeds 92 rubles on Moscow Exchange, for the first time since February 28
https://tass.com/economy/1759963
March 15, 2024, 12:14 PM
The euro exchange rate reached 100.33 rubles
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Russia working closely with UNIDO — Deputy Foreign Minister
https://tass.com/politics/1759957
March 15, 2024, 12:12 PM
Sergey Vershinin said he had met with UNIDO Director General Gerd Muller
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Ukrainian shelling of Belgorod Region leaves one dead, two injured
https://tass.com/politics/1759959
March 15, 2024, 12:07 PM