US MQ9 Reaper drone emergency lands in Poland after losing contact with ground control
https://tass.com/emergencies/1761683
March 19, 2024, 12:42 AM
"The landing took place in line with all procedures in the protected uninhabited area," the Polish General Command of the Armed Forces reported
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Turkey rejects European plans to settle scores with Russia at Ukraine’s expense — minister
https://tass.com/world/1761673
March 18, 2024, 8:57 PM
"Turkey is one of the few countries that, being able to talk to both sides of the conflict, can call for peace on the European and other regional platforms," Hakan Fidan said
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Four civilians killed, 23 wounded in Ukrainian attacks in Belgorod Region in past day
https://tass.com/emergencies/1761671
March 18, 2024, 8:40 PM
According to the region’s governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, one man died as a result of Ukraine’s shelling attack in the village of Naumovka, eight people were wounded in the village of Oktybrsky
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Kremlin spokesman dismisses US reaction to Putin’s election win as ‘verbal gymnastics’
https://tass.com/politics/1761669
March 18, 2024, 8:38 PM
No statements from the US will shatter the trust the president has gained from the country's people, Dmitry Peskov said
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Saudi Crown Prince congratulates Putin on winning presidential election — Kremlin
https://tass.com/world/1761667
March 18, 2024, 8:17 PM
In turn, the Russian leader congratulated the Saudi Crown Prince on the Muslim holy month of Ramada
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Russian embassy dismisses Cameron’s statement on Russian election as biased, hypocritical
https://tass.com/politics/1761663
March 18, 2024, 8:02 PM
The embassy also said that UK diplomatic and consular missions in Russian cities acted "on the verge of blatant interference in the internal affairs" of Russia
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Eight aerial targets shot down near Belgorod — governor
https://tass.com/emergencies/1761653
March 18, 2024, 7:58 PM
According to Vyacheslav Gladkov, the roof over two industrial premises was damaged by falling fragments
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Moscow counts on Cameroon to attend meetings ahead of 3rd Russia-Africa summit
https://tass.com/world/1761651
March 18, 2024, 7:54 PM
Many high-level events are planned in 2024, including the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Education Ministers Forum, and Moscow Conference on International Security, where the leaders of corresponding agencies of Cameroon are invited to
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Union State secretary congratulates Putin on election win
https://tass.com/politics/1761647
March 18, 2024, 7:52 PM
Russia held the presidential election from March 15-17
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Russian diplomat slams UNSC draft resolution on nukes in space as politicized
https://tass.com/politics/1761643
March 18, 2024, 7:50 PM
Dmitry Polyansky said that it gives one a strong feeling that this is nothing but yet another propaganda move by Washington
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Erdogan tells Putin that Turkey ready to mediatory role in Ukrainian settlement
https://tass.com/world/1761635
March 18, 2024, 7:35 PM
He stressed that Turkey is ready to play any mediatory role in returning to the negotiating table in the context of the conflict on Ukraine
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Russia open to talks on Ukraine but not on ‘Zelensky formula’ — Lavrov
https://tass.com/politics/1761633
March 18, 2024, 7:33 PM
Sergey Lavrov also said that responsible proposals on a negotiating process should be preceded by Kiev lifting its self-ban on talks with Moscow
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Almost 70 drones attacked Zaporozhye Region during presidential election, politician says
https://tass.com/emergencies/1761629
March 18, 2024, 7:30 PM
More of them were forced to land, made to change course and so on
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Ukrainian drones attempting to attack enterprise in Belgorod Region destroyed
https://tass.com/emergencies/1761627
March 18, 2024, 7:09 PM
According to the press service, no one was hurt, no damage was reported
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EU negotiates sanctions against 30 people, organizations over Navalny’s death — Borrell
https://tass.com/world/1761623
March 18, 2024, 6:58 PM
According to the source, in the upcoming days, the council will formally approve the decision, which will be subsequently published in the Official EU Journal and enter into effect
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Brent price climbs to $87 per barrel at ICE — market data
https://tass.com/economy/1761619
March 18, 2024, 6:52 PM
WTI futures with delivery in May added 1.41% to $82.07 per barrel
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Putin, Erdogan discuss bilateral relations, security in Black Sea region — Kremlin
https://tass.com/politics/1761617
March 18, 2024, 6:51 PM
According to the statement, "the presidents expressed mutual commitment to the further close cooperation in the interests of developing comprehensive Russian-Turkish relations"
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EU negotiates sanctions over death of Alexey Navalny — Spanish foreign minister
https://tass.com/world/1761615
March 18, 2024, 6:44 PM
Jose Manuel Albares named the alleged "violation of human rights" as the reason
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Microsoft may postpone suspension of cloud services in Russia until late March
https://tass.com/economy/1761609
March 18, 2024, 6:33 PM
Corporate subscriptions to Microsoft Teams, One Drive, Azure, and Office 365 will be blocked
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Russian robot for power line wires cutting to enter market in May
https://tass.com/economy/1761601
March 18, 2024, 6:21 PM
"It is designed to cut untwined steel and aluminum wires and ground wires of power transmission lines that occur as a result of lightning strikes or corrosion," the National Technology Initiative Platform said
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US engages in hypocrisy when offering security dialogue on its own terms — MFA
https://tass.com/politics/1761599
March 18, 2024, 6:09 PM
The Russian Foreign Ministry stressed that Moscow is ready "to discuss issues of security and stability only in a single complex and with an emphasis on the aspects that directly involve" Russia’s security interests
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European Council agrees to allocate 5 bln euros in additional military aid to Ukraine
https://tass.com/world/1761597
March 18, 2024, 5:57 PM
According to the statement, The newly established Ukraine Assistance Fund will allow the EU "to further support the evolving needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces"
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Putin reflects on Donbass, Novorossiya's difficult journey to reunite with Russia
https://tass.com/politics/1761595
March 18, 2024, 5:41 PM
The Russian president stressed that "this is another great event in our country’s history"
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Railroad to Crimea to be alternative to bridge — Putin
https://tass.com/politics/1761593
March 18, 2024, 5:33 PM
"We will continue this work and trains will go right to Sevastopol soon," the Russian leader noted
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US confirms it prepared draft UN Security Council resolution on nuclear weapons in space
https://tass.com/world/1761589
March 18, 2024, 5:30 PM
Linda Thomas-Greenfield underlined that "any placement of nuclear weapons into orbit around the Earth would be unprecedented, dangerous and unacceptable"
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Shared vision unites Russian presidential candidates — Putin
https://tass.com/politics/1761591
March 18, 2024, 5:27 PM
"We need to keep working actively together in the country’s parliament and also continue joint efforts to promote the ideas that will allow us to come closer to achieving the goals the country has," the head of state noted
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No communication with 13 miners after rock fall in Amur Region
https://tass.com/emergencies/1761587
March 18, 2024, 5:19 PM
The rock fall occurred in the Pioneer Mine dealing with goldmining, the source reported
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Russia ready to help Syria organize its elections — senior lawmaker
https://tass.com/politics/1761585
March 18, 2024, 5:18 PM
According to Konstantin Kosachev, relations between Russia and Syria, as well as between their national parliaments, are "at a very high, it can even be said, the highest, level of their development in entire history"
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EU foreign ministers agree to sanction 'those responsible for Navalny’s death' — source
https://tass.com/world/1761581
March 18, 2024, 5:13 PM
According to the source, in the coming days the EU Council will formally approve the decision, which will then be published in the Official Journal of the EU and come into force
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Presidential 'super-majority' formed in Russia after election
https://tass.com/politics/1761577
March 18, 2024, 5:11 PM
"We could not observe anything similar throughout Russia’s election history going back to 1991," the director of the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center stressed
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Bananas supplies to Russia up 2.1% in 2M 2024
https://tass.com/economy/1761575
March 18, 2024, 5:06 PM
Supplies of bananas to Russia in 2024 were predominantly from Ecuador and China
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Russian stock indices show mixed dynamics during trading on Monday
https://tass.com/economy/1761573
March 18, 2024, 5:02 PM
The dollar-to-ruble rate dropped by 1.1% to 91.8 rubles, while the euro-to-ruble rate we down by 1.16%, to 100.05 rubles
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Crimea not just territory, but people not separating themselves from Russia — Putin
https://tass.com/politics/1761567
March 18, 2024, 4:52 PM
The Russian president underscored that these people have "kept their faith in the Homeland through decades"
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Ukrainian border guards detain draft dodger who traveled 750 km by bicycle
https://tass.com/world/1761549
March 18, 2024, 4:50 PM
The border guard service reported that the man tried to illegally cross into Romania
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Over 130 affected by Ukrainian shelling attacks during past week — diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1761555
March 18, 2024, 4:43 PM
According to Rodion Miroshnik, "this was a cynical and tough attack by the West" meant to intimidate Russian citizens and "influence the election results"
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Hydrogen energy in Russia to gain tax incentives
https://tass.com/economy/1761551
March 18, 2024, 4:41 PM
Following the cabinet meeting, Alexander Novak requested drafting proposals on further improvement of roadmaps on development of hydrogen energy
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Fewer Americans see Russia, China as primary threat to US, Gallup poll reveals
https://tass.com/society/1761547
March 18, 2024, 4:38 PM
The survey also found that Russia and North Korea have the lowest approval ratings among Americans, at 8% and 9% correspondingly
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Bank of Russia to present annual report in State Duma on April 10 — source
https://tass.com/economy/1761543
March 18, 2024, 4:35 PM
The preliminary discussion of the report will take place on April 8
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Ukrainian drone shot down over Voronezh Region — Defense Ministry
https://tass.com/politics/1761541
March 18, 2024, 4:33 PM
According to Voronezh Region Governor Alexander Gusev, no one was hurt
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First group of Iranian tourists arrives in Moscow under group visa-free travel agreement
https://tass.com/economy/1761539
March 18, 2024, 4:30 PM
The tourists were met by representatives of the Moscow City Committee for Tourism
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SCO secretary general, Chinese envoy convey congratulations to Putin on election win
https://tass.com/politics/1761525
March 18, 2024, 4:26 PM
The Russian Foreign Ministry added that Sergey Lavrov thanked the heads of observer missions from the SCO and China for visiting Moscow
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TransContainer posts over 11% rise in 2023 net profit under IFRS to $219 mln
https://tass.com/economy/1761519
March 18, 2024, 4:19 PM
TransContainer is a Russian intermodal container operator, which is wholly owned by the Delo group of companies
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Russian election outcome marks victory over Western meddling — Lukashenko
https://tass.com/world/1761515
March 18, 2024, 4:18 PM
The Belarusian leader noted that it would be expedient to "analyze how the election [in Russia] was held" ahead of the presidential election in Belarus in 2025
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Nigerien leader congratulates Putin on re-election as Russian president
https://tass.com/world/1761513
March 18, 2024, 4:10 PM
Abdourahamane Tchiani also said his country looks forward to working with Moscow to restore sovereignty and assured of his readiness to work together with Russia to strengthen bilateral relations
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Retailers eyeing countries for bananas import to Russia — expert
https://tass.com/economy/1761511
March 18, 2024, 4:08 PM
"Russian retails endeavor to diversify sources of supplies, so that the customers have the broadest possible choice at affordable prices," Igor Karavaev noted
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Russia demands Germany officially recognize siege of Leningrad as act of genocide
https://tass.com/politics/1761509
March 18, 2024, 4:03 PM
According to the Russian note, Berlin’s allegations that the issue has been resolved through the payment of reparations in the wake of World War II "are completely unacceptable and unconvincing"
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Attacks on Russian election infrastructure were from Germany, Britain, US — watchdog
https://tass.com/politics/1761507
March 18, 2024, 4:00 PM
According to the agency, the main thrust of DDoS attacks was against the resources of the CEC and the Moscow-based remote electronic voting platform
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Assad congratulates Putin on re-election as Russian president
https://tass.com/politics/1761503
March 18, 2024, 3:56 PM
Bashar Assad wished Putin success in carrying out his duties, pointing to the special nature of relations between Syria and Russia
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Almost 500 cyberattacks required countermeasures during elections period — watchdog
https://tass.com/politics/1761501
March 18, 2024, 3:55 PM
According to Roskomnadzor, the Center specialists ensured protection of 920 important Russian informational resources during the elections
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Civic duty main driver for nearly 40% of Russian presidential voters — poll
https://tass.com/society/1761499
March 18, 2024, 3:52 PM
According to the poll, 20% of respondents said they voted to support their candidate or party, while 11% cited a desire to be heard
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Russians' inflation expectations continue to decline in March — regulator
https://tass.com/economy/1761487
March 18, 2024, 3:41 PM
In January, reportedly, population inflation expectations were 12.7%
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Qatar’s emir hopes for continued development of ties with Russia during Putin’s new term
https://tass.com/world/1761479
March 18, 2024, 3:39 PM
According to te statement, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani expressed hope for "further development and strengthening of relations between the two countries"
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Cameroon wants to supply coffee, cocoa beans to Russia — ambassador
https://tass.com/politics/1761475
March 18, 2024, 3:34 PM
Russian-Cameroonian trade and economic ties are developing well but there is still room for growth, Georgy Todua stressed
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Transnistria calls drone attack on military helicopter act of sabotage
https://tass.com/defense/1761477
March 18, 2024, 3:34 PM
It is reported that specialists retrieved various metal and plastic fragments of the drone in the blast site
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Russian pipeline gas supplies to Europe surging in 2M 2024 — GECF
https://tass.com/economy/1761471
March 18, 2024, 3:23 PM
Pipeline gas imports by the EU amounted to 12.4% in February 2024
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US Abrams tanks, Bradley APCs unloaded in Greece — report
https://tass.com/world/1761465
March 18, 2024, 3:18 PM
The website underscores the great importance of the port of Alexandroupolis for the US and NATO
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Russian forces thwart Ukrainian subversive group’s attempt to penetrate border area
https://tass.com/politics/1761449
March 18, 2024, 3:18 PM
"A Russian FPV drone operator delivered a strike against the subversive/reconnaissance group at the time when the enemy personnel were boarding the armor," the Defense Ministry reported
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US, Russia should resume compliance with New START — UN Secretary-General
https://tass.com/world/1761457
March 18, 2024, 3:15 PM
Antonio Guterres warned that nuclear weapons, destructive and "capable of eliminating all life on earth," were becoming more powerful
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US shows no restraint in weapons supplies to Kiev — Russian envoy
https://tass.com/politics/1761461
March 18, 2024, 3:14 PM
"I have repeatedly raised this issue both in the White House and in the Department of the State," Anatoly Antonov noted
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Turnout for Russian presidential election in St. Petersburg exceeds 74% — commission
https://tass.com/politics/1761455
March 18, 2024, 3:13 PM
Maxim Meiksin also noted that after all the votes were counted, Vladislav Davankov came in second with 6.99% of the vote, Leonid Slutsky came in third with 5.15% of the vote, and Nikolay Kharitonov came in fourth with 3.49%
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Russian ambassador says Cameroon shows interest toward cooperation within BRICS
https://tass.com/politics/1761447
March 18, 2024, 3:11 PM
"The BRICS issue takes its place in Yaounde's foreign policy planning, given the close and diverse ties the republic has with China, India, South Africa, Egypt, Brazil and, of course, Russia," Georgy Todua noted
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Nearly 4,700 cases of desertion reported in Ukraine since beginning of year
https://tass.com/world/1761445
March 18, 2024, 3:04 PM
The media outlet also cites a military expert who links the increase in deserters with the involuntary mobilization campaign
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Russian Finance Ministry makes Eurobond coupon payment
https://tass.com/economy/1761443
March 18, 2024, 3:03 PM
Payments were made in accordance with the presidential decree on the temporary procedure of performing state debt liabilities of the Russian Federation towards residents and foreign creditors
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Iraq’s oil ministry plans to reduce oil exports to 3,300 barrels daily
https://tass.com/economy/1761437
March 18, 2024, 3:01 PM
This step is associated with "published reports on oil production in Iraqi Kurdistan, whose volumes were not agreed with the government in Baghdad"
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Crimea gains more benefits in past decade than in all years under Ukraine — senate speaker
https://tass.com/society/1761435
March 18, 2024, 2:57 PM
Valentina Matviyenko emphasized that the regional economy and tourism are developing, home construction is expanding, and roads and civilian infrastructure like kindergartens, schools and hospitals are being built
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Union state observers highlight importance of Russian election oversight
https://tass.com/politics/1761433
March 18, 2024, 2:49 PM
Olga Petrashova noted that in this environment, it was crucial to make sure that voters could freely express their will
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Russian prosecutors designate three Canadian NGOs as undesirable
https://tass.com/society/1761427
March 18, 2024, 2:36 PM
According to prosecutors, in 2022 and 2023 the two institutions conducted a large number of events, interviews by its staff, and meetings with leaders of unfriendly countries that have an anti-Russian bias
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Over 1.1 mln Gaza residents on brink of catastrophic famine — UN chief
https://tass.com/world/1761423
March 18, 2024, 2:35 PM
Antonio Guterres pointed out that "this is the highest number of people facing catastrophic hunger" ever recorded
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Russian authorities get over 300 false terror alerts during election — Duma member
https://tass.com/politics/1761421
March 18, 2024, 2:34 PM
"The Federal National Guard Service detained 60 perpetrators and drew up 155 protocols on administrative offenses," Alexander Khinshtein said
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Russian troops gain foothold in central Rabotino in Zaporozhye area
https://tass.com/politics/1761419
March 18, 2024, 2:30 PM
In the Orekhov direction, weather strongly influences the frontline situation, Vladimir Rogov noted
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EU mulling higher tariffs for Russian agri-products — Polish official
https://tass.com/economy/1761413
March 18, 2024, 2:21 PM
The European Commission is considering the possibility of imposing restrictions on importing Tagricultural produce from Russia, the EC press service said on March 15
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Russia supports Cameroon in fighting terrorist threat — ambassador
https://tass.com/defense/1761411
March 18, 2024, 2:18 PM
According to Georgy Todua, the situation remains difficult in the South-West and North-West regions of Cameroon, where since 2017 there have been terrorist attacks by separatist illegal armed groups, claiming the lives of both government officials and civilians
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Crimea’s government betrayed its population in 2014 — senior official
https://tass.com/society/1761409
March 18, 2024, 2:11 PM
Vladimir Konstantinov noted that amid these tough conditions the region’s population was made to choose its destiny
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Spoiling ballots at polling stations 'act of desperation' — CEC chairwoman
https://tass.com/politics/1761407
March 18, 2024, 2:09 PM
Earlier, Ella Pamfilova reported such incidents in 20 Russian constituent regions
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OSCE must condemn Ukrainian strikes on Russian cities — envoy
https://tass.com/politics/1761403
March 18, 2024, 2:09 PM
According to Alexander Lukashevich, "the OSCE leadership is once again displaying a biased approach"
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First batch of new Solaris cars delivered to dealers in St. Petersburg
https://tass.com/economy/1761401
March 18, 2024, 2:06 PM
The price of Solaris HS cars will vary depending on the build, costing from 1.9 mln to 2.3 mln rubles ($20,700-25,000), the dealership informed
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SCO chief praises transparency of Russian election commissions during voting
https://tass.com/politics/1761399
March 18, 2024, 1:55 PM
The SCO observer mission also noted the active participation of voters and professionalism in the organization of elections, according to Zhang Ming
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Russian control of Ukraine’s Black Sea coast essential for Crimea’s security — speaker
https://tass.com/defense/1761397
March 18, 2024, 1:53 PM
According to Vladimir Konstantinov, if Ukraine is left as is, Kiev will be able to deliver strikes on the peninsula and stage subversive acts
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Buckingham Palace says Charles III continues to carry out his duties
https://tass.com/world/1761395
March 18, 2024, 1:52 PM
On January 26, 75-year-old King Charles III underwent a routine surgery for an enlarged prostate
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Russian forces strike Ukrainian commanders’ gathering site over past day
https://tass.com/politics/1761393
March 18, 2024, 1:50 PM
Russian forces struck Ukrainian army units in the Donetsk area, destroying roughly 380 enemy troops and 2 armored vehicles over the past day, the ministry reported
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Middle East accounts for around 25% of tourist flow to Moscow — tourism committee
https://tass.com/economy/1761391
March 18, 2024, 1:49 PM
The interest of tourists from the Middle East in Russia seriously increased over the past several years, Natalya Molochnikova noted
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Beijing lauds electoral process in Russia — Russian Foreign Ministry
https://tass.com/politics/1761389
March 18, 2024, 1:47 PM
The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that during the conversation, there was also an exchange of views on a number of issues on the bilateral and international agenda
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EU to boost military support fund for Ukraine by 5 bln euros — Hungarian foreign minister
https://tass.com/world/1761387
March 18, 2024, 1:42 PM
Hungary abstained when the decision was made and "will have neither political nor financial obligations" with regard to the support fund, Peter Szijjarto noted
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CIS observers report no fraud in Russian presidential election — mission’s head
https://tass.com/politics/1761383
March 18, 2024, 1:41 PM
The mission found the voting process and the vote count to be well-organized and in full compliance with Russian law
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Russian presidential vote reflects people’s choice, Chinese observers say
https://tass.com/politics/1761381
March 18, 2024, 1:35 PM
The statement points out that China respects the Russian people’s choice, congratulates Vladimir Putin on his re-election as Russian president and "firmly supports Russia’s desire to achieve stability, development and prosperity"
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Russia unwilling to heed Washington’s assessments about presidential election — Kremlin
https://tass.com/politics/1761379
March 18, 2024, 1:35 PM
Earlier, a US National Security Council official told journalists that Washington had slammed Russia’s presidential election as "neither free nor fair"
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Baku-Moscow ties developing steadily — Aliyev in congratulations to Putin
https://tass.com/politics/1761375
March 18, 2024, 1:30 PM
The Azerbaijani president also congratulated Putin on his election victory during a telephone conversation on Monday
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Senate speaker calls on UN to address Western interference in Russian election
https://tass.com/politics/1761367
March 18, 2024, 1:22 PM
According to Valentina Matviyenko, Russia will bring to light information about the West’s coordinated actions during shelling attacks on civilians in Russian territory, as well as "about the terror attacks committed by the Kiev Nazi regime led by its patrons and sponsors"
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Russia’s presidential election transparent, fully democratic — Federation Council
https://tass.com/politics/1761365
March 18, 2024, 1:22 PM
Valentina Matviyenko noted that parliamentarians know how the electoral process is held in other countries
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Ukrainian Defense Ministry reports critical shortage of some types of ammunition
https://tass.com/world/1761363
March 18, 2024, 1:21 PM
Ivan Gavrilyuk reiterated that Ukraine expects to receive from the West air defense systems, aircraft, long-range missiles, shells, especially of the 155mm caliber, and modern electronic warfare systems
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Russian woman detained in Crimea for plotting terrorist attack on railway — FSB
https://tass.com/defense/1761361
March 18, 2024, 1:18 PM
Self-made incendiary devices and communication equipment, which was used to discuss the planned crime with a Ukrainian coordinator, were seized from the detainee, the FSB noted
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US directly involved in Ukraine conflict by way of arms supplies — envoy
https://tass.com/politics/1761351
March 18, 2024, 1:07 PM
"The Russian side says that supplies of Bradley mechanized infantry fighting vehicles in fact mean that the Americans directly participate in the military conflict, whereas the Americans sidestep this notion, saying that they are fighting for democracy, nothing more," Anatoly Antonov said
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Kim Jong Un hails Russia's presidential election as symbol of unity, strength
https://tass.com/politics/1761357
March 18, 2024, 1:07 PM
The North Korean leader noted that the outcome of the voting reflects "the Russian people’s unshakable support for and trust in" Putin’s authority as president
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Legal basis of Crimea’s reunification with Russia indisputable — official
https://tass.com/politics/1761355
March 18, 2024, 1:05 PM
"We did everything within the framework of international law, under our law, in accordance with our Constitution, we held a referendum," Vladimir Konstantinov stressed
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EU foreign ministers to discuss ban on Russian grain imports
https://tass.com/world/1761349
March 18, 2024, 1:00 PM
Foreign Minister of the Czech Republic Jan Lipavsky also intends to inform his EU counterparts about the progress in implementing the Czech initiative on procurement of artillery munitions for Ukraine in countries outside the EU
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Turtle Zhuzha and bear Umka: the first puppet theater in Yamal
https://tass.com/economy/1761347
March 18, 2024, 12:57 PM
Ekaterina Deryusheva leads Yamal's first puppet theatre and shares the talent with kids in far northern villages and at boarding schools
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India’s Modi congratulates Putin on re-election as president of Russia
https://tass.com/world/1761343
March 18, 2024, 12:51 PM
Russia held its first ever three-day presidential election on March 15-17
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Lithuania tightens oversight on grain supplies from Russia
https://tass.com/world/1761337
March 18, 2024, 12:45 PM
According to the State Food and Veterinary Service, control measures will also apply to food grade grain in the coming days
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Some Russian embassies had to fight provocations during election, lawmaker says
https://tass.com/politics/1761335
March 18, 2024, 12:43 PM
Grigory Karasin noted that "even Russia's most ardent enemies" were unable to come up with any legible accusations to cast a shadow on the success of the election
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Crimea’s reunification with Russia in compliance with international law — Kremlin
https://tass.com/politics/1761333
March 18, 2024, 12:40 PM
Dmitry Peskov admitted that he does not know the ins and outs of the bill invalidating the 1954 transfer of the Crimea Region to Ukraine, so he refrained from commenting on it
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