US ignores in principle Russia’s stance against Ukraine joining NATO — ambassador
https://tass.com/politics/1772251
April 9, 2024, 1:37 AM
"Ukraine's entry into NATO is unacceptable to us under any circumstances," Anatoly Antonov said
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Russia ready to discuss serious proposals on Ukrainian settlement — diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1772241
April 8, 2024, 11:20 PM
"We openly speak about all of these aspects with our Chinese friends as well as with colleagues from other global majority countries," Alexey Polishchuk said
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NATO should turn on self-preservation instinct regarding troops in Ukraine — diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1772229
April 8, 2024, 9:10 PM
"Should Western troops appear in Ukraine, the risk of a direct armed standoff between NATO and Russia will increase multifold," Alexey Polischuk told
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Paris not interested in talks with Russian officials now — France’s foreign minister
https://tass.com/world/1772227
April 8, 2024, 9:05 PM
Stephane Sejourne said that trust between countries "must be restored" before discussions can resume
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Israeli military says record 419 aid trucks enter Gaza through Israel
https://tass.com/world/1772225
April 8, 2024, 8:48 PM
IDF said this was the most trucks with humanitarian aid that had passed through Israeli checkpoints to enclave since the beginning of the military operation there
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US, UK carry out strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen — report
https://tass.com/world/1772223
April 8, 2024, 8:18 PM
According to the Saba news agency, the attack targeted the Hodeidah province along the Red Sea
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Russia says US-led coalition’s aircraft committed 11 violations in Syria over past day
https://tass.com/politics/1772221
April 8, 2024, 7:50 PM
The coalition continues to create dangerous conditions for aviation incidents and mishaps and to escalate the situation in Syrian airspace
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AUKUS ready to join forces with Japan in working on advanced capability projects
https://tass.com/world/1772219
April 8, 2024, 7:29 PM
In the AUKUS classification, Pillar I projects are for the construction of nuclear-powered submarines with conventional weapons for the Australian Navy
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Date for IDF operation in Rafah set - Netanyahu
https://tass.com/world/1772217
April 8, 2024, 7:28 PM
Israel Prime Minister did not specify any concrete timeframe
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Sitronics Group to present electric robotic ships this year
https://tass.com/economy/1772215
April 8, 2024, 7:10 PM
The launch of two ferries in the autonomous mode last year confirmed operability of the technology, President of the company Nikolay Pozhidaev noted
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Sitronics preparing to install autonomous navigation systems on ships
https://tass.com/economy/1772207
April 8, 2024, 6:53 PM
According to statistics, 96% of incidents on water occur because of human fault, the president of the company noted
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Africa interested in expedition for fish resource studies — Putin
https://tass.com/politics/1772205
April 8, 2024, 6:45 PM
The big African expedition will comprise two ones, each of which will last for more than a year
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UNSC to consider Palestine’s bid to join UN within two weeks — Russia’s envoy
https://tass.com/politics/1772203
April 8, 2024, 6:43 PM
"We do not plan to allow this issue to drag on indefinitely, as perhaps some other members of the council would like," Vasily Nebenzya added
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Zaporozhye NPP came 'quite close' to nuclear incident after drone attack — IAEA
https://tass.com/world/1772201
April 8, 2024, 6:28 PM
"Every time situations like these happen we get close to it, so it’s not an artificial or imaginative scenario," Director General Rafael Grossi underlined
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Israel has no plans to exit UN — envoy
https://tass.com/world/1772151
April 8, 2024, 6:20 PM
Gilad Erdan previously criticized the UN multiple times, calling on UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to resign immediately
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Over 2,400 people evacuated from Orsk amid spring floods
https://tass.com/society/1772199
April 8, 2024, 6:18 PM
According to the authorities, 1,455 people, including 223 children, are staying at 16 temporary accommodation centers
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Vietnam supports cooperation with Russia in oil and gas sphere — prime minister
https://tass.com/economy/1772197
April 8, 2024, 6:07 PM
Pham Minh Chinh ordered ministries and agencies to consider the progress in implementing agreements on cooperation signed by leaders of the two countries
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World should deprive Kiev of any opportunity to attack nuclear sites — MFA
https://tass.com/politics/1772195
April 8, 2024, 5:53 PM
"The blame for the strikes on the ZNPP, as well as for their possible consequences, also falls squarely on the leadership of those states which supply the Kiev regime with weapons and intelligence," the statement reads
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Russia can build waste treatment plant in Ghana
https://tass.com/economy/1772193
April 8, 2024, 5:49 PM
The plant may appear in Accra, the capital city of Ghana
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UN secretary-general shares IAEA concerns over Ukraine’s attack on ZNPP — spokesperson
https://tass.com/world/1772189
April 8, 2024, 5:42 PM
Ukrainian troops targeted the nuclear power plant with drones three times on April 7
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Sistema 2023 IFRS revenue rises by 16.4% to $11.45 bln
https://tass.com/economy/1772187
April 8, 2024, 5:22 PM
Sistema is a Russian investment company with a diverse portfolio of assets in areas including telecommunications, high technology, IT, e-commerce
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Putin instructs to support marine accessory equipment production
https://tass.com/economy/1772181
April 8, 2024, 5:16 PM
The document points to "the increase of price competitiveness of such equipment and considering the issue of reimbursing a portion of costs of manufacturing"
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Net turnover of fashion retailer Lamoda rises by 30% to $1.44 bln in 2023
https://tass.com/economy/1772177
April 8, 2024, 5:13 PM
According to the report, the pace of EBITDA growth was driven by active investments in key areas
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UNSC panel to convene in April to consider Palestine’s bid to join UN
https://tass.com/world/1772175
April 8, 2024, 5:11 PM
In 2011, Palestine already applied for permanent UN membership, but it later decided to remain a permanent observer for some time
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Net currency sales of top Russian exporters gain 16% in March
https://tass.com/economy/1772169
April 8, 2024, 5:06 PM
Net purchases of foreign currency by households totaled $1.7 bln in March, with the dollar and the euro accounting for 81% of purchases
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Ukrainian troops make attacks on ZNPP daily routine — Russian envoy to Vienna
https://tass.com/politics/1772165
April 8, 2024, 4:57 PM
Ukrainian troops targeted the nuclear power plant with drones three times on April 7
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Russia to raise issue of attack on ZNPP at UNSC meeting on Ukraine — envoy
https://tass.com/politics/1772163
April 8, 2024, 4:55 PM
Vasily Nebenzya stressed that Western countries, supplying Kiev with weapons and ammunition, "should be held responsible for these reckless actions of the Ukrainian authorities"
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Situation in flooded zone of anthrax burials in Kazakhstan stable — Agriculture Ministry
https://tass.com/society/1772161
April 8, 2024, 4:49 PM
The spokesman explained that anthrax burials were historically established centers of the causative agent of the disease, which was buried at the site of animals’ death
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Yuan share in currency market reaching all-time high in March — Central Bank
https://tass.com/economy/1772159
April 8, 2024, 4:45 PM
Systemic credit institutions remain the top currency sellers in the spot exchange market
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Atomenergoprom increases profits in 2023 by over 60% YoY
https://tass.com/economy/1772155
April 8, 2024, 4:44 PM
The bulk of the revenue came from doing business in Russia - $14.78 bln, the report said
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Retail investors shift to net sales of stocks first time from November 2022
https://tass.com/economy/1772149
April 8, 2024, 4:25 PM
Credit institutions - systemic and other banks purchased securities totaling $113.1 mln and $118.5 mln respectively
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Temporary shutdown of Orsk Refinery not affecting fuel supplies to market — ministry
https://tass.com/economy/1772145
April 8, 2024, 4:20 PM
The greater portion of units at the Orsk Refinery was stopped for the scheduled turnaround before the flood, the Energy Ministry added
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Floods inundate 14 anthrax-contaminated cattle burial sites in Kazakhstan
https://tass.com/emergencies/1772143
April 8, 2024, 4:18 PM
The floods that started in March have prompted 10 Kazakh regions to declare emergencies
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Turkmenistan to expand strategic ties with Russia — Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov
https://tass.com/world/1772133
April 8, 2024, 4:06 PM
The chairman of the People’s Council also expressed appreciation to Federation Council Speaker for attention to development of "relations of friendship, good neighborliness and cooperation with Turkmenistan"
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Russia supplies three more shipments of pork by-products to China totaling 167.99 tons
https://tass.com/economy/1772137
April 8, 2024, 4:03 PM
According to the report, accessing the Chinese market is critical for promoting bilateral trade and economic relations
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Woman dies after bridge collapses in Smolensk Region
https://tass.com/emergencies/1772135
April 8, 2024, 3:58 PM
According to the Ministry, a total of 5 people were hospitalized after the incident
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Latvia increases grain exports from Russia by around 40% in Q1
https://tass.com/economy/1772131
April 8, 2024, 3:57 PM
In monetary terms, imports declined - the price of imported grain reached 27 mln euro, which is 6.2% lower than the same period last year
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Russia calls on international community to back Palestinian bid to join UN
https://tass.com/politics/1772129
April 8, 2024, 3:52 PM
"The fate of this application will become a measure of humanity and civilization of the modern-day world," Dmitry Polyansky said at a UN General Assembly meeting
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Russia’s vodka production up 3.1% in Q1, cognac output up 6.5%
https://tass.com/economy/1772125
April 8, 2024, 3:38 PM
The production of alcoholic beverages grew by 32.3% to 3.6 mln decaliters
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Flood approaching Orenburg — emergencies service
https://tass.com/emergencies/1772117
April 8, 2024, 3:20 PM
The official noted that peak values of the wave are expected in Orenburg in coming days
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Supervisory Board of Alrosa to discuss 2023 dividends on April 12
https://tass.com/economy/1772119
April 8, 2024, 3:18 PM
The free float of the company is about 34% now
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Iran's foreign minister inaugurates republic's new consulate in Damascus — TV
https://tass.com/world/1772111
April 8, 2024, 3:12 PM
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian earlier arrived on an official visit to the Arab republic and held meetings with his Syrian counterpart
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Russia’s Angara-A5 heavy carrier rocket cleared for test-launch from Vostochny spaceport
https://tass.com/science/1772107
April 8, 2024, 3:08 PM
The Angara-A5 carrier rocket is set to lift off from the Vostochny spaceport at 12:00 p.m. Moscow time on April 9
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Kurgan Region introduces state of emergency due to flood
https://tass.com/emergencies/1772105
April 8, 2024, 2:59 PM
Head of the region Vadim Shumkov noted that the flood forecast is becoming dramatically worse
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Ukrainian athletes to be banned from shaking hands with Russians at Paris Olympics
https://tass.com/sports/1772103
April 8, 2024, 2:57 PM
The Ukrainian National Olympic Committee president said that the proposed recommendations still need to be approved
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Expert says German chancellor's visit to China aimed at changing Beijing-Berlin narrative
https://tass.com/world/1772101
April 8, 2024, 2:53 PM
Cui Hongjian believes that Olaf Scholz's visit to China "underscores Germany's commitment to preserving the mutual benefits derived from bilateral cooperation"
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Switzerland could host Ukraine conference from June 16-17 — Bloomberg
https://tass.com/world/1772097
April 8, 2024, 2:50 PM
The news agency said the conference could be attended by delegations from 80 to 100 countries, mostly from the so-called Global South
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Germany's real military aid to Kiev is far smaller than Berlin claims — Bild
https://tass.com/world/1772095
April 8, 2024, 2:37 PM
According to the calculations, only 10.2 billion euros has been spent on this support so far
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Russian boxers allowed to represent country at European Championships
https://tass.com/sports/1772093
April 8, 2024, 2:29 PM
The championship will be held from April 15 to 29
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Russia’s wheat exports rise by 11% to 40.85 mln tons — experts
https://tass.com/economy/1772083
April 8, 2024, 2:21 PM
According to Rusagrotrans analytical center, grain exports from July 2023 to March 2024 reached 53.9 mln tons, rising from 44.9 mln tons the previous season
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Light equipment used in laying winter roads in Yakutia
https://tass.com/economy/1772077
April 8, 2024, 2:18 PM
Presently, winter roads in Yakutia operate from December to mid-April, depending on climatic conditions
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Yakutia's Arctic district to lay new winter road in 2025
https://tass.com/economy/1772073
April 8, 2024, 2:18 PM
In the first year, the company will lay 15 km
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Agroholding Steppe 2023 revenue rises by 26.8% to $1.15 bln
https://tass.com/economy/1772069
April 8, 2024, 2:15 PM
Sales volume in the agricultural trading segment reached 2.8 mln tons by the end of 2023, which is a 62.3% increase over the previous year
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Chinese artist Yuechen Han donates painting to Tretyakov Gallery for Tibet exhibition
https://tass.com/society/1772071
April 8, 2024, 2:15 PM
The exhibition is devoted to the culture and natural beauty of Tibet, with a special emphasis on the depiction of man
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Azerbaijan supplies 3.2 bcm of gas to Europe in Q1 — Energy Ministry
https://tass.com/economy/1772067
April 8, 2024, 2:03 PM
According to the Ministry of Energy, Azerbaijan's gas production in the Q1 of 2024 was 12.6 bcm, slightly more than the same period last year
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Vietnam believes Russia to continue sustainable development under Putin's leadership — PM
https://tass.com/world/1772065
April 8, 2024, 1:56 PM
Pham Minh Chinh hailed the positive development of Vietnam-Russia relations in all fields, stressing that cooperation in the oil and gas sector, which has reached a high level of efficiency, continues to be its basis
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Bank of Russia supports accelerating bill on international cryptocurrency payments
https://tass.com/economy/1772063
April 8, 2024, 1:56 PM
Elvira Nabiullina also noted that more than 98% of financial transactions inside Russia are routed through the Russian equivalent of SWIFT, the Financial Messaging System of the Bank of Russia
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Milorad Dodik says he plans to participate in SPIEF in June
https://tass.com/politics/1772061
April 8, 2024, 1:54 PM
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is one of the world's most important events for corporate leaders and debating significant economic topics
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Africa issues $10 bln in bonds in 2024
https://tass.com/economy/1772059
April 8, 2024, 1:51 PM
The African Development Bank, holding the highest "AAA" investment rating, emerged as the frontrunner in bond issuance this year, accounting for seven out of the 17 bond releases by African issuers since January
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Russian envoy says IAEA refuses 'to say it straight,' call out Kiev for attacking ZNPP
https://tass.com/defense/1772057
April 8, 2024, 1:44 PM
On April 7, the IAEA issued Grossi’s statement, slamming the drone attack on the ZNPP as "reckless" and calling on those responsible for military decisions to refrain from actions violating the basic principles of nuclear security
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Iran to remain level-headed as Israel tries to drag it into conflict — analyst
https://tass.com/world/1772055
April 8, 2024, 1:41 PM
Ahmad Gholampour said Iran should not allow Israel to achieve its goals, even after the strike on the consulate, which was "an open attack on the Iranian territory"
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FACTBOX: Floods across Russia
https://tass.com/emergencies/1772051
April 8, 2024, 1:37 PM
According to the latest data, more than 10,400 residential houses have been inundated in 39 Russian regions
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Kiev loses over 460 troops in Donetsk area over past day — Russia’s top brass
https://tass.com/politics/1772049
April 8, 2024, 1:29 PM
Russian forces improved their frontline positions and repulsed five Ukrainian army counterattacks in the Avdeyevka area
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Investigative Committee finds link between Crocus terrorists, Ukraine’s security services
https://tass.com/emergencies/1772045
April 8, 2024, 1:21 PM
At present, work with victims and eye-witnesses continues
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Russia never attacked nuclear facilities in Ukraine, does not intend to do that — envoy
https://tass.com/politics/1772041
April 8, 2024, 1:20 PM
On April 7, the Ukrainian armed forces сarried out an unprecedented series of attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant
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Russian economy humming along despite sanctions — El Pais
https://tass.com/economy/1772031
April 8, 2024, 12:56 PM
According to the paper, this is due in part to large spending on defense, high oil prices and various trade agreements with China
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Dozens of new mineral resource deposits discovered in 2023 — Putin
https://tass.com/politics/1772027
April 8, 2024, 12:54 PM
The head of state expressed confidence that geologists will continue working and achieving maximum possible results, prioritizing the widespread adoption of energy-saving and environmentally friendly technologies, setting ambitious objectives and achieving success
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Israel withdrew 98th Division to prepare operation in Rafah — Palestinian envoy
https://tass.com/world/1772023
April 8, 2024, 12:47 PM
According to Abdel Hafiz Nofal, this step is not a "complete withdrawal from the occupied territory"
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No one injured in Ukrainian attempted attack on ZNPP with suicide drone
https://tass.com/politics/1772021
April 8, 2024, 12:45 PM
The radiation background is unchanged, Yevgeniya Yashina noted
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Republika Srpska head announces plans to attend security forum in St. Petersburg
https://tass.com/world/1772019
April 8, 2024, 12:40 PM
The 12th International Meeting of High-Level Representatives on Security Issues will take place in St. Petersburg on April 23-25
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Steady price growth for March to decline below 6-7% range — Central Bank governor
https://tass.com/economy/1772009
April 8, 2024, 12:30 PM
Earlier, Elvira Nabiullina said that tight monetary policy curbs inflation, though its restraining influence on economic growth is minimal
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Ukrainian drone shot down over ZNPP, debris falls on roof of Unit 6
https://tass.com/politics/1772007
April 8, 2024, 12:28 PM
It is reported that despite all calls on the Ukrainian military to stop terrorist acts, bombardments of the NPP and its infrastructure continue
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Gaza death toll since October 7, 2023, reaches 33,207 — Health Ministry
https://tass.com/world/1772001
April 8, 2024, 12:20 PM
As many as 32 people were killed and another 47 were wounded in the enclave in the past day
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French MEP says Ukraine cannot win in conflict with Russia
https://tass.com/world/1772003
April 8, 2024, 12:18 PM
Thierry Mariani suggested that "in the coming months, the front line will be pushed back," as Ukraine falters
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Palestine calls for faster prisoner exchange between Hamas, Israel — ambassador to Moscow
https://tass.com/world/1771999
April 8, 2024, 12:17 PM
Abdel Hafiz Nofal also noted that Palestine wished an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the delivery of humanitarian aid
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Air defenses down several aerial targets over Mariupol
https://tass.com/politics/1771977
April 8, 2024, 11:55 AM
Air defenses have also been activated in the Volnovakha area
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Iran to determine response to consulate attack, envoy says
https://tass.com/world/1771963
April 8, 2024, 11:42 AM
Earlier, the IRCG announced that seven Iranian military advisors had been killed in an Israeli airstrike on Tehran’s consulate in Damascus
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Russia integral part of Serbia’s future, says Movement of Socialists leader
https://tass.com/politics/1771961
April 8, 2024, 11:35 AM
"Where there is no Russia, there is no justice for Serbia. Serbs, don't you understand this?" Aleksandar Vulin emphasized
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Russia, Turkey work on issues with bank transfers — Kremlin
https://tass.com/economy/1771959
April 8, 2024, 11:32 AM
"Certain difficulties exist, but it is clear what is causing them," Dmitry Peskov added
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Flooded houses increasing to almost seven thousand in Orsk — authorities
https://tass.com/emergencies/1771955
April 8, 2024, 11:25 AM
According to the report, over 2,000 people were evacuated, including 704 children
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Export of German products to Russia up 1.5% in February month-on-month
https://tass.com/economy/1771951
April 8, 2024, 11:24 AM
Import of Russian goods to Germany increased by 23.5% in February month-on-month to 200 mln euro
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Ukrainian military sees Russian reconnaissance drones as great problem
https://tass.com/politics/1771953
April 8, 2024, 11:22 AM
Ilya Yevlash also acknowledged that Ukrainian radars had problems with detecting drones flying at low altitudes
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'Death of Moldova': Head of Gagauzia region slams potential reunification with Romania
https://tass.com/world/1771947
April 8, 2024, 11:16 AM
According to Yevgenia Gutsul, pro-Romanian political parties "have denied the Moldovans the right to be called Moldovan, the right to have their own culture, customs, traditions"
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Turkish exports to Russia down 32% in Q1 due to issues with payments — paper
https://tass.com/economy/1771949
April 8, 2024, 11:14 AM
In March alone exports from Turkey to Russia went down by 28% year-on-year to $758 mln, according to statistics
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Moscow to honor Vienna Convention, leave Ukrainian embassy building untouched — diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1771943
April 8, 2024, 11:06 AM
"The termination of the land lease agreement does not affect the embassy building itself as it remains Ukraine’s government property," Alexey Polishchuk said
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Russian, Chinese top diplomats holding working meeting
https://tass.com/politics/1771939
April 8, 2024, 11:01 AM
Sergey Lavrov arrived in China on Monday on an official visit that will last until April 9
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Attacks prompt evacuation of over 10,000 children from Belgorod Region, says governor
https://tass.com/politics/1771937
April 8, 2024, 10:59 AM
Meanwhile, around 650 apartments and private homes have been damaged in Ukrainian attacks on the city of Belgorod over the past week
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Russian air defenses suppress over 300 Ukrainian UAVs in DPR over week
https://tass.com/politics/1771935
April 8, 2024, 10:33 AM
The drones neutralized by the air defenses included a UAV carrying grenade launcher munitions
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Russia, China discussing joint exploration of Mars, scientist says
https://tass.com/science/1771931
April 8, 2024, 10:33 AM
Russia also plans to initiate the joint exploration of the Moon within the BRICS group, Lev Zelyony noted
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Kremlin raises concerns over German troop build-up in Lithuania near Russian borders
https://tass.com/politics/1771929
April 8, 2024, 10:31 AM
Earlier, Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas said that the first group of the Bundeswehr brigade assigned to the republic, about 20 servicemen, was arriving for duty
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US-Japan military alliance impedes Moscow-Tokyo peace treaty talks — Kremlin
https://tass.com/politics/1771927
April 8, 2024, 10:16 AM
It was reported earlier that the three AUKUS members, namely Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, are weighing bringing Japan into their security pact
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Kremlin spokesman calls Ukraine’s attack on ZNPP dangerous provocation
https://tass.com/politics/1771925
April 8, 2024, 10:14 AM
"The Kiev regime, unfortunately, continues its terrorist activity," Dmitry Peskov stressed
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Brazil launches probe into Musk for defying court order to block accounts on X
https://tass.com/world/1771923
April 8, 2024, 10:06 AM
A scandal occurred after Elon Musk accused Judge Alexandri di Morais of violating the constitution by ordering that some accounts on the social network X be blocked
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About 10,100 houses still partially flooded in Russia’s Orenburg Region
https://tass.com/emergencies/1771921
April 8, 2024, 10:03 AM
The government said that 6,127 people, including 1,478 children, had been evacuated from the flooded area
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Globaltrans posts 55% rise in IFRS net profit for 2023 to $417 mln
https://tass.com/economy/1771919
April 8, 2024, 10:03 AM
Meanwhile, adjusted revenue added 7% compared with 2022 to $944.5 mln
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Press review: Berlin leery amid Russia probe and Slovakia elects Euroskeptic leader
https://tass.com/pressreview/1771833
April 8, 2024, 10:00 AM
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, April 8th
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Nearly 600 people forced to evacuate as spring floods hit Russia’s Kurgan Region
https://tass.com/emergencies/1771915
April 8, 2024, 9:57 AM
Eight residential buildings, 21 households and five sections of highway have been flooded
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EU’s heating season ends, pumping into UGS starts, gas supply via Ukraine at 41.3 mcm
https://tass.com/economy/1771913
April 8, 2024, 9:53 AM
The transit line through Ukraine remains the only route to supply Russian gas to western and central European countries
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China firmly against US deploying missiles in Asia-Pacific — diplomat
https://tass.com/defense/1771911
April 8, 2024, 9:50 AM
Mao Ning called on Washington to "sincerely respect the interests of other countries in the security sphere and stop undermining peace and stability" in the Asia-Pacific
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Russian troops advance near Verbovoye in Zaporozhye area
https://tass.com/politics/1771907
April 8, 2024, 9:41 AM
Ukrainian forces are hiding in forest belts in that frontline sector, Vladimir Rogov noted
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