Russian air defenses down aerial target near Belgorod, governor says
https://tass.com/defense/1782205
April 30, 2024, 5:36 AM
There were no casualties or damage though
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Dollar unchanged, euro up to 99.57 rubles on Moscow Exchange
https://tass.com/economy/1782199
April 30, 2024, 4:52 AM
The yuan remained at 12.74 rubles
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US court sentences Russian national to 12 years in jail for supporting terrorism
https://tass.com/world/1782197
April 30, 2024, 4:51 AM
In January Murat Kurashev, who resides in Sacramento, admitted his guilt
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Russia’s Battlegroup East takes new positions near Ugledar — top brass
https://tass.com/defense/1782193
April 30, 2024, 3:38 AM
One of the assault regiment commanders told that Ukrainian units frequently deliver erroneous artillery strikes on their own positions
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Russian envoy slams Israel’s smear campaign against UNRWA
https://tass.com/politics/1782191
April 30, 2024, 3:20 AM
"As of now, over 180 agency’s employees have been killed in the Gaza Strip which is an absolute record low for the UN," the Dmitry Polyansky noted
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Report on alleged North Korean missile in Ukraine made by non-field experts — UN source
https://tass.com/world/1782185
April 30, 2024, 1:11 AM
"There were three experts: on finance, general issues and the nuclear program", the source said
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US undermines participation of Russian representative in UN Committee on Information
https://tass.com/politics/1782183
April 30, 2024, 12:26 AM
Dmitry Polyansky added that Moscow hoped that the current situation will be "cardinally corrected." He also reiterated that legally binding agreements with the host country existed
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Hamas receives proposal to release 33 hostages in exchange to ceasefire — TV
https://tass.com/world/1782179
April 29, 2024, 11:42 PM
The proposal consists of two phases, the first of which calls for 20 to 33 hostages to be released in exchange for the pause in hostilities
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Houthis attack two commercial vessels, two US destroyers
https://tass.com/world/1782177
April 29, 2024, 11:38 PM
Movement’s representative Yahya Saria said that the Ansar Allah delivered drone strikes on two US destroyers in the Red Sea. According to him, the hits "reached their targets"
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Tucker Carlson interviews Russian philosopher Dugin
https://tass.com/society/1782175
April 29, 2024, 11:37 PM
The interview lasted over 20 minutes
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Former US NSA employee sentenced for purported interaction with Russia
https://tass.com/world/1782173
April 29, 2024, 10:26 PM
Jareh Sebastian admitted that "he used an encrypted email account to transmit excerpts of three classified documents to an individual he believed to be a Russian agent"
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Kiev openly flaunts involvement in murder of Russian journalists — Russian mission to UN
https://tass.com/politics/1782169
April 29, 2024, 8:58 PM
Dmitry Polyansky noted that Russian journalist Daria Dugina, military reporter Vladlen Tatarsky, Tavriya broadcasting company editor-in-chief Rostislav Zhuravlyov, Rossiya-24 TV reporter Boris Maksudov were killed by Ukrainian intelligence agencies and their agents
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Blinken speaks in favor of immediate ceasefire in Gaza Strip — Department of State
https://tass.com/world/1782167
April 29, 2024, 8:42 PM
According to the spokesman, Blinken had a meeting with foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the Secretary General of the Palestine Liberation Organization
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Netanyahu asks Biden to prevent issuing of ICC warrants against Israeli officials — report
https://tass.com/world/1782165
April 29, 2024, 7:28 PM
A spokesperson of the US National Security Council refused to comment on the phone call between the two leaders, but pointed out Washington’s position, which says that the ICC jurisdiction does not cover the situation in Palestine
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US authorizes energy-related transactions with Russian banks until November 1
https://tass.com/economy/1782161
April 29, 2024, 6:38 PM
According to the document, the banks in question include the Central Bank of Russia, VTB, Alfa Bank, Sberbank, Vneshekonombank, Otkrytiye, Sovkombank, Rosbank, Zenit and Sankt-Peterburg
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Russian envoy attends solemn event dedicated to liberation of Sachsenhausen death camp
https://tass.com/society/1782159
April 29, 2024, 5:46 PM
Participants the mourning events laid flowers and wreaths to three memorials
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UK’s Cameron calls on Hamas to accept ‘very generous’ offer on ceasefire in Gaza
https://tass.com/world/1782157
April 29, 2024, 4:03 PM
In his opinion, Hamas has been given "a very generous offer of sustained 40 days ceasefire, the release of potentially thousands of Palestinian prisoners, in return for the release of these hostages" that have remained in captivity for over 200 days
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NATO defense ministers to discuss support for Ukraine in Brussels on May 16
https://tass.com/world/1782155
April 29, 2024, 3:26 PM
The first session will see the Chiefs of Defense meet in a NATO-Ukraine Council format to discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the situation on the ground, and NATO and Allied continued support to Ukraine
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First court hearing on Gagauzia head Gutul’s case scheduled for April 30
https://tass.com/world/1782153
April 29, 2024, 2:54 PM
According to Moldova’s single judicial website, the hearing will take place in Chisinau’s Buiucani District court
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Russian forces liberate settlement of Semyonovka in Donetsk People’s Republic
https://tass.com/defense/1782119
April 29, 2024, 2:53 PM
Inflicting a defeat on forces of the 68th Infantry Brigade, the 23rd and 115th mechanized brigades of the Ukrainian armed forces, the 109 Territorial Defense Brigade and mercenaries from the International Legion near Novoalexandrovka, Arkhangelskoye, Tarasovka and Zavetonoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic
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Battlegroup South improves frontline positions — Russian Defense Ministry
https://tass.com/defense/1782113
April 29, 2024, 2:47 PM
Forces of Russia’s Battlegroups East and West have moved to more advantageous positions in the special military operation zone
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NATO has had no designs against Russia, will never have them, Blinken claims
https://tass.com/world/1782151
April 29, 2024, 1:50 PM
During the July 2023 summit in Vilnius, NATO leaders called Russia "the most serious and direct threat to security"
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Russia’s Dnepr Battlegroup destroys 21 Ukrainian drone control centers in past day
https://tass.com/defense/1782149
April 29, 2024, 1:23 PM
The Ukrainian armed forces lost up to 50 militants, an M777 howitzer, ten mortars, five boats, said Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo
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First group of suspected coup plotters goes on trial in Germany
https://tass.com/world/1782147
April 29, 2024, 12:55 PM
Federal prosecutors filed charges in the case against a total of 27 people
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Musk sees plans for ten-year security agreement for Ukraine as ‘insane’
https://tass.com/world/1782145
April 29, 2024, 12:32 PM
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said earlier that Ukrainian and US officials were discussing the amount of military, financial and other aid to Kiev for the next ten years as part of talks on a bilateral security agreement
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Thirty-four people killed in Israeli military operations in Gaza in past day
https://tass.com/world/1782141
April 29, 2024, 12:30 PM
According to the ministry, a total of 34,488 people have been killed and 77,643 have suffered injuries in Gaza since October 2023
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Humza Yousaf steps down as Scotland’s first minister
https://tass.com/world/1782137
April 29, 2024, 11:44 AM
Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf also asked to start the fight for leadership to replace him as soon as possible
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Gazprom delivering 41.9 mln cubic meters of gas to Europe through Ukraine via Sudzha
https://tass.com/economy/1782135
April 29, 2024, 11:37 AM
The volume also stood at 42.4 mln cubic meters on April 28
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Winner of Moscow Half Marathon sets new competition record
https://tass.com/sports/1782133
April 29, 2024, 11:14 AM
The runner covered the 21.1 kilometers in one hour, two minutes and 39 seconds
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US secretary of state says ‘measurable progress’ seen in Gaza humanitarian situation
https://tass.com/world/1782131
April 29, 2024, 11:13 AM
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also urged better deconfliction with humanitarian assistance workers, and greater efficiency in the distribution of aid among the affected residents of the enclave
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Xi Jinping to pay official visit to Serbia on May 7-8
https://tass.com/world/1782115
April 29, 2024, 10:27 AM
It was previously reported that Xi Jinping will visit France, Serbia and Hungary from May 5 to May 10
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Chinese diplomat comments on Blinken’s warning on support to Russia
https://tass.com/world/1782093
April 29, 2024, 10:03 AM
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian pointed out that the US was supplying Ukraine with arms and ammunition and at the same time making unfounded accusations regarding trade between China and Russia
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German minister highlights Soviet troops’ role in liberating Auschwitz-Birkenau camp
https://tass.com/society/1782091
April 29, 2024, 10:02 AM
According to German Agriculture Minister Cem Ozdemir, the lesson of National Socialism is that war must never happen again
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British maritime agency reports another incident off Yemen coast
https://tass.com/world/1782089
April 29, 2024, 9:36 AM
According to the British maritime security company Ambrey, a Malta-flagged container ship came under attack while on route from Djibouti to the Saudi port of Jeddah
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Russian troops recover first Abrams tank from special military operation zone
https://tass.com/politics/1782087
April 29, 2024, 9:21 AM
It will be put on public display at the Patriot Park on Poklonnaya Hill
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Senators to consider within week candidates for heads of foreign, security ministries
https://tass.com/politics/1782085
April 29, 2024, 9:09 AM
The decision of the Federation Council will be formalized as a resolution, which senators are to vote for at a plenary session
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Number of flooded homes in Russia drops to 9,341
https://tass.com/emergencies/1782083
April 29, 2024, 8:52 AM
Most of the flooded homes are in the Orenburg, Kurgan and Tyumen regions
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Russian drone operators destroy Ukrainian positions near Semyonovka, Spornoye
https://tass.com/military-operation-in-ukraine/1782081
April 29, 2024, 8:28 AM
Troops of the combat group "South" destroyed Ukrainian positions near two settlements
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European banks’ tax payments in Russia rise four-fold in 2023 — newspaper
https://tass.com/economy/1782079
April 29, 2024, 8:12 AM
The Financial Times notes that more than half of the European banks’ tax payments correspond to Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank International
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Infrastructure facility suffers damage in Kiev-controlled part of Kherson Region
https://tass.com/emergencies/1782077
April 29, 2024, 7:39 AM
No details provided
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US defeat in Ukraine only matter of time, says North Korean Defense Ministry official
https://tass.com/world/1782067
April 29, 2024, 6:49 AM
The head of the North Korean Defense Ministry’s Department of External Military Affairs slammed the US for pushing for an escalation of the conflict and trying to change the situation in Ukraine at any cost
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Israeli Air Force carries out strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon — army
https://tass.com/world/1782055
April 29, 2024, 6:11 AM
Among the targets struck were operational infrastructure in the area or Jabal Blat, as well as a number of Hezbollah military structures in the area of Marwahin
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Two police officers killed in militant attack in Russia’s North Caucasus
https://tass.com/emergencies/1782053
April 29, 2024, 5:36 AM
Several improvised explosive devices were found at the scene
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