US warned Russia before terrorist attack that Crocus may be the target — Washington Post
https://tass.com/world/1769565
April 3, 2024, 1:09 AM
According to the daily, this information was passed on to Russia a day before the US Embassy in Moscow issued on March 7 a warning to American nationals to avoid mass gatherings
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North Korea test-fires new intermediated ballistic missile carrying hypersonic warhead
https://tass.com/world/1769561
April 2, 2024, 11:28 PM
According to the KCNA, Kim Jong Un personally guided the test launch
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Brazil proposes introducing immunity from ICC for some heads of states — Reuters
https://tass.com/world/1769543
April 2, 2024, 10:01 PM
According to Reuters, Brazilian officials have stated that immunity for heads of state will promote peaceful relations between countries
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Exact death toll in Israeli attack on consulate unknown — Iran’s UN mission
https://tass.com/emergencies/1769541
April 2, 2024, 9:57 PM
The building has been completely destroyed, Zahra Ershadi said
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Iranian minister demands UN deliver clear response to strike on consulate in Damascus
https://tass.com/world/1769537
April 2, 2024, 9:37 PM
According to the Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres expressed condolences to Iran
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Syrian Health Ministry confirms four deaths in Israeli strike on Damascus consulate
https://tass.com/emergencies/1769535
April 2, 2024, 8:59 PM
According to Hassan al-Ghabbash, 13 others were injured
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Moscow strongly condemns Israeli airstrikes inside Syria — Russia’s UN envoy
https://tass.com/world/1769533
April 2, 2024, 8:51 PM
Vasily Nebenzya said Russia calls on West Jerusalem to abandon "the practice of provocative forceful actions on the territory of Syria"
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Israel must stop attacks on Lebanon, Syria — China's deputy UN envoy
https://tass.com/world/1769523
April 2, 2024, 8:34 PM
The actions of the Israeli authorities endanger the security of the entire Middle East region, Geng Shuang said
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Rosatom says its cargo unrelated to incident in Rostock port
https://tass.com/politics/1769521
April 2, 2024, 8:19 PM
According to the DPA news agency, a Marshall Islands-flagged ship was detained in the port after arriving from Russia due to EU-sanctioned goods onboard
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Four Syrian soldiers wounded in terrorist drone attack in Idlib
https://tass.com/world/1769519
April 2, 2024, 8:09 PM
According to Major General Yury Popov, Deputy Head of the Russian Center for the Reconciliation of Opposing Parties in Syria, the aviation of the international anti-terrorist coalition led by the United States continues to violate the Syrian airspace
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US removes former VTB subsidiary from anti-Russian sanctions — Department of Treasury
https://tass.com/world/1769517
April 2, 2024, 7:53 PM
Ost-West Handelsbank, TB Bank Europe and VTB Bank Deutschland has been removed from the sanctions list
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Main cybercrime threats come from abroad, mainly Ukraine — Russia’s Internal Ministry
https://tass.com/politics/1769499
April 2, 2024, 7:19 PM
Vladimir Kolokoltsev stressed that the total number of people working in this area increased by 15% over the previous year, owing mostly to settign up local operative units to combat the unlawful use of IT technologies
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Russian air defenses shoot down two drones over city of Kursk
https://tass.com/emergencies/1769497
April 2, 2024, 7:16 PM
The governor earlier reported the downing of one more drone over the area and put out an alert for a drone attack
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Damage to Gaza infrastructure estimated at $18.5 bln in October - January
https://tass.com/world/1769495
April 2, 2024, 6:55 PM
According to the report, the damage caused in four months is equivalent to 97% of Palestine's GDP for 2022
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Poroshenko announces plans to run for president in Ukraine’s next election
https://tass.com/world/1769493
April 2, 2024, 6:53 PM
The politician also announced plans to run for the European Parliament if Ukraine joined the EU
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Trading volume on Moscow Exchange markets rise by around 18% in March
https://tass.com/economy/1769489
April 2, 2024, 6:48 PM
Trading volume on the stock market over the same period increased by 40% and reached 4.5 trillion rubles ($48.97 bln)
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EU not at war, going to stay this way — Borrell
https://tass.com/world/1769485
April 2, 2024, 6:13 PM
The EU top diplomat said Europe needed to think about stepping up its defense capabilities
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Ukrainian president signs law revising military fitness standard
https://tass.com/world/1769479
April 2, 2024, 5:51 PM
The law particularly abolishes the concept of being almost fit for military service
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At least 176 UN agency staff members killed in Gaza in six months
https://tass.com/world/1769449
April 2, 2024, 5:46 PM
The number of aid workers killed in Gaza is higher than in any other conflict, the UNRWA said
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Xi, Biden discuss Ukraine, situation on Korean Peninsula — TV
https://tass.com/world/1769461
April 2, 2024, 5:45 PM
According to the TV channel, Xi and Biden found the conversation to be frank and constructive
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Amonatbonk, Dushanbe City continue accepting Mir cards in Tajikistan
https://tass.com/economy/1769459
April 2, 2024, 5:41 PM
Dushanbe City reported that money can be withdrawn at the organization’s ATM in the national currency from the Mir card of any banks at the current exchange rate
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Attacks on civilian infrastructure must stop, UN says, commenting on Tatarstan attack
https://tass.com/world/1769465
April 2, 2024, 5:39 PM
On the morning of April 2, drones attacked several enterprises in the Tatarstan cities of Yelabuga and Nizhnekamsk
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VTB subsidiary bank in Kazakhstan continues to service Mir cards
https://tass.com/economy/1769457
April 2, 2024, 5:25 PM
The bank’s representative noted that the VTB's subsidiary in Kazakhstan issues its own cards of the Mir payment system only in tenge
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Bank of Russia’s forecast suggests space for reducing key rate in 2024
https://tass.com/economy/1769453
April 2, 2024, 5:23 PM
The next meeting of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Russia is scheduled for April 26
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Kazakhstan's Halyk Bank does not service Mir payment cards since February 27
https://tass.com/economy/1769451
April 2, 2024, 5:22 PM
This applies to both ATMs and POS terminals
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Bank of Russia considers expanding ATM network of Russian banks in foreign countries
https://tass.com/economy/1769441
April 2, 2024, 5:16 PM
Olga Skorobogatova noted that even those countries that were previously less interested have become more active in this issue
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Bank of Russia sees interest from other countries in payment systems interaction
https://tass.com/economy/1769445
April 2, 2024, 5:14 PM
The Bank of Russia is also discussing the issue of cross-border payments in digital currencies within the framework of working groups with a number of countries, Olga Skorobogatova said
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Volume of National Wealth Fund reaches $135.7 bln as of April 1, 7% of 2024 GDP forecast
https://tass.com/economy/1769439
April 2, 2024, 5:12 PM
As of March 1, 2024, the volume of the National Wealth Fund was 12.26 trillion rubles ($133.16 bln)
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Deposit Insurance Agency to challenge court's decision not to seize shares of JSC Qiwi
https://tass.com/economy/1769435
April 2, 2024, 5:06 PM
On April 2, the Moscow Arbitration Court did not satisfy the petition of the temporary administration of Qiwi Bank represented by DIA to take interim measures in the form of seizure of shares of Qiwi JSC
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Collapse of world colonialism inevitable, says Putin
https://tass.com/politics/1769433
April 2, 2024, 4:57 PM
According to the Russian leader, the Soviet Union accelerated this process
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Biden shares with Xi Jinping his concerns about China's support for Russia — official
https://tass.com/world/1769415
April 2, 2024, 4:54 PM
The senior Washington administration official said the sides discussed providing lethal assistance and shared concerns about Russia's possible use of tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine
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Xi Jinping calls Taiwanese issue major red line in China-US relations
https://tass.com/world/1769425
April 2, 2024, 4:51 PM
The Chinese leader expressed hope that the US president's statement that Washington does not support Taipei's independence will be put into practice
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Ukrainian army fires US-made cluster munitions at civilian facilities in Zaporozhye Region
https://tass.com/politics/1769431
April 2, 2024, 4:50 PM
Russian troops carried out a demining operation as some of the rounds did not explode
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Court refuses to uphold DIA's request to seize shares of Qiwi JSC
https://tass.com/economy/1769427
April 2, 2024, 4:48 PM
The Deposit Insurance Agency is challenging the purchase and sale agreement for shares of JSC Qiwi and the agreement of pledge and encumbrance in relation to these shares
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Ukraine reduces conscription age from 27 to 25 years
https://tass.com/world/1769423
April 2, 2024, 4:46 PM
The bill was submitted to Vladimir Zelensky for signing on June 5, 2023, but the president only signed off on it on April 2, 2024
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US responsible for Israeli attack on Iranian consulate in Damascus, aide says
https://tass.com/world/1769413
April 2, 2024, 4:18 PM
Accoridng to the media reports, seven Iranian advisers and six Syrian nationals were killed as a result of the attack
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Roscosmos approves design of Russia’s future orbital station
https://tass.com/science/1769409
April 2, 2024, 4:08 PM
The station’s deployment, as it was previously reported, is due between 2027 and 2032
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Top Russian security official discusses countering terrorism with his Indian counterpart
https://tass.com/politics/1769405
April 2, 2024, 3:57 PM
"The sides discussed issues of strengthening Russian-Indian cooperation in various spheres," the press service of the Russian Security Council reported
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Xi Jinping, Biden hold phone talks — Xinhua
https://tass.com/world/1769403
April 2, 2024, 3:49 PM
According to the media, the two leaders had "a frank and in-depth exchange of views on China-US relations"
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Russian troops destroy over 20,500 special military vehicles in Ukraine operation
https://tass.com/politics/1769391
April 2, 2024, 3:38 PM
Russian forces took better positions and inflicted casualties on six Ukrainian army brigades in the Donetsk area over the past day
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Hungary firmly against idea of sending troops to Ukraine — minister
https://tass.com/world/1769385
April 2, 2024, 3:31 PM
Peter Szijjarto said the Hungarian government believes in peace, although "this is not the mainstream" in Europe now
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Number of Russian billionaires reaches record 125 — Forbes
https://tass.com/economy/1769381
April 2, 2024, 3:27 PM
Vagit Alekperov, founder of Lukoil, comes in at number one with a net worth of $28.6 billion
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Renowned Icelandic filmmaker to chair main jury at Moscow International Film Festival
https://tass.com/society/1769379
April 2, 2024, 3:25 PM
The main jury will also include Russian director and screenwriter Igor Voloshin, known for the films "Nirvana," "Beduin," "Fast Moscow-Russia"
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'If you want peace, prepare for war': Belarusian president says country staying ready
https://tass.com/world/1769375
April 2, 2024, 3:19 PM
According to Alexander Lukashenko, the country’s armed forces are getting the necessary training, while various weapons and military equipment are being provided to the army
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Bangladesh interested in expanding Rooppur nuclear power plant — Rosatom
https://tass.com/economy/1769365
April 2, 2024, 3:02 PM
The physical start-up of unit 1 of the Rooppur NPP should take place before the end of this year, Rosatom head Alexey Likhachev said
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IOC must respect athletes' right to freedom of expression — UN
https://tass.com/sports/1769361
April 2, 2024, 3:01 PM
Earlier, the IOC president said in a conversation with Russian pranksters that the organization was keeping close track of political statements made by Russian athletes
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Russian, Belarusian intelligence services sit down to talk cooperation
https://tass.com/politics/1769355
April 2, 2024, 2:54 PM
The press bureau noted that the parties emphasized the rapid development, constructive, mutually beneficial and trusting nature of cooperation between the SVR and the KGB
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Kamaz posts $183 mln net profit under IFRS for 2023
https://tass.com/economy/1769353
April 2, 2024, 2:51 PM
According to the statement, the Kamaz group of companies demonstrated positive operational cash flow in the amount of $565.6 mln
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Israel says it struck Iran’s Revolutionary Guards site, not embassy in Damascus
https://tass.com/world/1769359
April 2, 2024, 2:51 PM
According to Israel Defense Forces spokesman Daniel Hagari, the building was disguised as a civilian structure
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Ukrainian armed forces hit north of Donetsk with rocket strike — JCCC
https://tass.com/politics/1769351
April 2, 2024, 2:48 PM
According to the report, the shelling damaged the building of the district administration, nine apartment buildings and private houses
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Putin names fighting extremism, illegal immigration as priorities for Interior Ministry
https://tass.com/politics/1769339
April 2, 2024, 2:32 PM
The president noted that the March board meetings of the Federal Security Service and the Prosecutor General’s Office had also discussed the current activities and future goals of Russia’s law enforcement agencies
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Istanbul high-rise building fire kills 29 people
https://tass.com/world/1769341
April 2, 2024, 2:26 PM
Five people who may be involved in the accident have been detained
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Swedes oppose NATO, but Stockholm never bothered to ask their opinions — Russian diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1769335
April 2, 2024, 2:19 PM
According to Maria Zakharova, the decision of the cabinet of Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to join NATO has "polarized Swedish society"
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Number of injured in drone attack on Russian region of Tatarstan rises to 13
https://tass.com/society/1769333
April 2, 2024, 2:18 PM
"Eight people were hospitalized, they are in good and stable condition, there is no threat to life, all necessary medical care is being provided," the source said
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Russia’s trade turnover with BRICS states up to $294 bln in 2023 — Chamber of Commerce
https://tass.com/economy/1769331
April 2, 2024, 2:18 PM
Russia’s agrarian export to BRICS markets is on the rise as it surpassed $9 bln in 2023, which is 2.6 times higher than in 2019
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Total net worth of world's billionaires estimated at record $14.2 trillion — Forbes
https://tass.com/economy/1769329
April 2, 2024, 2:16 PM
French billionaire Bernard Arnault tops the ranking for the second year in a row with a net worth of around $233 billion
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Russia, Belarus underscore importance of suppressing subversive actions abroad
https://tass.com/politics/1769323
April 2, 2024, 2:12 PM
The sides underscored that one of the main tasks for the intelligence services is "the timely identification and suppression of subversive actions staged from abroad"
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Israel presents Hamas with new Gaza ceasefire proposal — PM's Office
https://tass.com/world/1769319
April 2, 2024, 2:01 PM
"The State of Israel is continuing to make all necessary efforts for the release of the hostages from Hamas and their return to Israel," the statement said
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Russia bolsters anti-drug campaign, has 56 new substances on watch list
https://tass.com/society/1769317
April 2, 2024, 2:00 PM
A total of 185,000 crimes related to drug trafficking were registered in Russia last year
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IOC chief enters criminal conspiracy to disqualify competitive athletes — Russian diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1769313
April 2, 2024, 1:49 PM
Maria Zakharova also emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into Thomas Bach’s relations with Ukraine’s national Olympic Committee and its members
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Diverse selection of films up for top prize at 2024 Moscow International Film Festival
https://tass.com/society/1769307
April 2, 2024, 1:48 PM
"With the BRICS film festival running at the same time as the MIFF, there will be even more films - 260 feature films, documentaries, animated, short films, and multi-part works of art," Ivan Kudryavtsev said
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Putin believes sponsors of Moscow attack sought to tear Russia apart, sow discord
https://tass.com/politics/1769305
April 2, 2024, 1:43 PM
"Under no circumstances must we let them do this," the Russian leader underscored
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Truck maker Kamaz operating as usual following drone attack in Tatarstan
https://tass.com/economy/1769283
April 2, 2024, 1:24 PM
In the morning, several unmanned aerial vehicles attacked enterprises in Tatarstan for the first time, striking the industrial cities of Yelabuga and Nizhnekamsk
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Russian Finance Ministry to hold federal loan bonds auction on April 3
https://tass.com/economy/1769273
April 2, 2024, 1:24 PM
Bids can be submitted via the Moscow Exchange or the St. Petersburg Currency Exchange
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Russia positioned for renewable energy breakthrough in 2036 — Novak
https://tass.com/economy/1769269
April 2, 2024, 1:19 PM
According to the deputy prime minister, over the last 10 years, Russia has been able to increase the capacity of its renewable energy facilities to 6 GW
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Admiral Moiseyev appointed as Russian Navy’s new chief — defense minister
https://tass.com/defense/1769271
April 2, 2024, 1:18 PM
Moiseyev was the Northern Fleet commander from 2019 and has now replaced Admiral Nikolay Yevmenov
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Southwind Airlines’ flights to Europe restricted — EU source
https://tass.com/economy/1769267
April 2, 2024, 1:16 PM
Southwind Airlines denied allegations about ties with Russia earlier
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Main cybercrime threat emanates from abroad, primarily Ukraine — Russian Interior Ministry
https://tass.com/politics/1769265
April 2, 2024, 1:11 PM
Vladimir Kolokoltsev added that, last year, in accordance with the relevant legislative provisions, the ministry activated mechanisms to counteract the concealment or substitution of subscriber numbers
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LNG supplies to Europe on the rise in March
https://tass.com/economy/1769263
April 2, 2024, 1:08 PM
In total, about 30.9 bln cubic meters of LNG were delivered from terminals to the European gas transport system from the start of 2024, down 3.9% against the like period of the last year
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Russian military focused on neutralizing Ukrainian terror threat — Kremlin
https://tass.com/politics/1769259
April 2, 2024, 1:02 PM
This morning, drones attacked production facilities in Yelabuga and Nizhnekamsk in the Volga republic of Tatarstan
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Russian diplomat says West wants to mislead investigators by blaming IS for Moscow attack
https://tass.com/politics/1769255
April 2, 2024, 1:01 PM
Zamir Kabulov said IS is "an international terrorist organization that is hostile to Russia, which was created by the Anglo-Saxons"
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Russia supplies 80% of exported oil, 35% of oil products to Asia-Pacific region in 2023
https://tass.com/economy/1769253
April 2, 2024, 12:56 PM
Russia has been implementing the plan on development of export infrastructure for Russian oil through 2026 on infrastructure expansion for boosting exports by sea since 2022, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak noted
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Putin highlights need to take whole new tack in approach to Russia’s immigration policy
https://tass.com/politics/1769249
April 2, 2024, 12:54 PM
The head of state also emphasized the need to draw up a list of high-priority solutions
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Putin vows to punish sponsors of Crocus City Hall attack
https://tass.com/politics/1769247
April 2, 2024, 12:53 PM
"It is important for us to expose both the perpetrators and all links in that chain, including the beneficiaries of that crime," the Russian leader stressed
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Over 3.2 mln Donbass, Novorossiya residents now Russian citizens — Putin
https://tass.com/politics/1769251
April 2, 2024, 12:52 PM
The Russian leader emphasized how important it was to "approach each person, each family, especially families with children, with the utmost care and with a warm heart"
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Economic growth rates in Russia already above 4% — Putin
https://tass.com/economy/1769245
April 2, 2024, 12:50 PM
The Russian president also pointed to the all-time low unemployment rate
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Putin preaches unity following Crocus City Hall attack
https://tass.com/politics/1769243
April 2, 2024, 12:46 PM
The Russian leader pointed out that he had highlighted the need to effectively combat manifestations of extremism in recent meetings with the Federal Security Service and the Prosecutor General’s Office
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Police expose banned Right Sector cell in Russia — interior minister
https://tass.com/society/1769241
April 2, 2024, 12:39 PM
Vladimir Kolokoltsev also said that the law enforcement suppressed the functioning of a number of banned organizations
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Putin says only those respecting Russia's traditions to come and live in country
https://tass.com/politics/1769239
April 2, 2024, 12:36 PM
The Russian president added that he had briefly discussed this issue with Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev
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Death toll from Israeli airstrike on Iran’s Syria consulate rises to 13 — TV
https://tass.com/world/1769237
April 2, 2024, 12:34 PM
According to the report, seven Iranian military advisers, including two senior generals of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, were killed
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Criminal syndicates operating in Russia often turn out to be cross-border ones — Putin
https://tass.com/politics/1769235
April 2, 2024, 12:29 PM
The head of state noted that the fight against extremism, suppression of illegal migration and neutralization of organized crime were the Interior Ministry’s priorities
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Hamas military structure ruined in most of Gaza Strip — Israeli defense minister
https://tass.com/world/1769231
April 2, 2024, 12:23 PM
Yoav Galant reiterated that further fighting in the Gaza Strip was bringing closer the release of Israeli hostages held in the enclave
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Russia dismisses US intel on terror attack as 'vague' — SVR chief
https://tass.com/politics/1769227
April 2, 2024, 12:21 PM
Eleven suspects in the attack have been apprehended, including all four gunmen, who were detained in the Bryansk Region, southwest of Moscow
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Skydivers planning jump onto North Pole come to Murmansk
https://tass.com/economy/1769225
April 2, 2024, 12:18 PM
The record jump's landing is planned at the airfield of the Russian polar station Barneo - a drifting camp, organized on the ice near the North Pole in spring
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Internal, external threats to country often intertwined today — Putin
https://tass.com/politics/1769223
April 2, 2024, 12:17 PM
According to the Russian leader, one of the key tasks facing the country now is to strengthen the close coordination of all law enforcement agencies
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Yandex Taxi pays windfall tax of $18.4 mln
https://tass.com/economy/1769217
April 2, 2024, 12:04 PM
The actual volume of tax revenue exceeded the expected level of $3.2 bln
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One child dead, two injured in school shooting in Finland — police
https://tass.com/emergencies/1769207
April 2, 2024, 11:52 AM
The teenage shooter has been detained
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Iran vows retribution for Israeli strike on Damascus consulate — supreme leader
https://tass.com/world/1769201
April 2, 2024, 11:51 AM
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cursed "the leaders of the repressive and aggressive regime," referring to Israel
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Bangladesh ready to team up with Rosatom on third countries’ projects
https://tass.com/economy/1769199
April 2, 2024, 11:50 AM
According to Alexey Likhachev, Rosatom offers Bangladesh the entire range of its competencies
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Tehran grateful for Russian position on attack on Iran’s Damascus consulate — envoy
https://tass.com/politics/1769197
April 2, 2024, 11:49 AM
Kazem Jalali also stated that the strike on Iran’s diplomatic facility in Damascus was carried out "in breach of all international norms and laws"
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Russia can supply gas to Transdniestria bypassing Ukraine — Moldovan minister
https://tass.com/economy/1769195
April 2, 2024, 11:47 AM
Moldova previously switched to other gas suppliers amid the shortage of Russian gas
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Investment in Moscow economy totals around $73.5 bln in 2023
https://tass.com/economy/1769193
April 2, 2024, 11:46 AM
The largest portion of the total investment, 33.4%, went into machines and equipment, while another 28.2% was invested in non-residential construction and land improvement, Sergey Sobyanin said
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Abdel Fattah El-Sisi takes constitutional oath as President of Egypt
https://tass.com/world/1769171
April 2, 2024, 11:25 AM
"I solemnly swear by Almighty God that I will work to preserve the republican system in Egypt, respect the constitution and other laws of the country, fully care for the interests of the people, and safeguard the sovereignty of the state and its territorial integrity," Abdel Fattah El-Sisi noted
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Russia maintains dialogue with Taliban to address key issues — Kremlin
https://tass.com/politics/1769169
April 2, 2024, 11:25 AM
A Foreign Ministry official earlier told TASS that the possibility of removing the terrorist tag from the Taliban was on the table and it would be up to Russia’s top leadership to make a final decision
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Ukraine expected to continue Russian gas transit next year — Moldovan minister
https://tass.com/world/1769165
April 2, 2024, 11:19 AM
Chisinau will be able in technical terms to supply gas and electric power to Transnistria in case the transit of gas via Ukraine is terminated, Victor Parlicov said
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US needs Ukraine as anti-Russian territory — top security official
https://tass.com/politics/1769155
April 2, 2024, 11:12 AM
The North Atlantic alliance "is de-facto a party to the Ukraine conflict," Nikolay Patrushev said
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Facts now known about Israeli strike on Iranian consulate in Syria
https://tass.com/world/1769157
April 2, 2024, 11:12 AM
A number of countries, including Russia, condemned the strike
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Israeli strike on Iranian consulate in Syria clear breach of international law — Kremlin
https://tass.com/politics/1769153
April 2, 2024, 11:07 AM
On Monday, Israel carried out a missile strike on the diplomatic quarter in Damascus, where the Iranian embassy complex is located, which resulted in the total destruction of Iran’s consulate building and the deaths of several senior Iranian military officers
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Russian embassy in Tehran condemns Israeli airstrike on Iran’s Syria consulate
https://tass.com/politics/1769151
April 2, 2024, 11:07 AM
The Russian embassy said it was "shocked and outraged by the Israeli strike on the consulate of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Damascus which left several people dead and caused damage to the building"
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Oil spill detected near Kashagan field — environmentalists
https://tass.com/economy/1769149
April 2, 2024, 11:06 AM
An accidental or an emergency oil leak during production or "an emergency situation occurring with support vessels that allowed such spill" could be the cause, Galina Chernova said
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