Lukashenko invites South Africa’s Ramaphosa to visit Belarus
https://tass.com/world/1781477
April 27, 2024, 4:43 AM
The Belarusian President noted that, in the three last decades, Minsk and Pretoria supported each other at multilateral platforms, developed trade, industrial and scientific cooperation, expanded the contacts between businessmen
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Dollar up to 91.77 rubles, euro down to 98 rubles at Moscow Exchange opening
https://tass.com/old-economy/1781475
April 27, 2024, 4:26 AM
The yuan exchange rate remains at 12.574 rubles
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Regulators close US’ Republic First Bank — FDIC
https://tass.com/old-economy/1781473
April 27, 2024, 4:14 AM
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation signed an agreement with Fulton Bank to assume all of the closed bank’s deposits and on purchase of all its assets.
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Worst human rights situation currently observed in US, North Korean Foreign Ministry says
https://tass.com/world/1781469
April 27, 2024, 3:09 AM
The spokesman also pointed out the claims of US officials about the "necessity of informational infiltration of Korea"
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Hamas says it received Israel’s response to proposal on resolution in Gaza
https://tass.com/world/1781467
April 27, 2024, 2:40 AM
The movement will analyze the Israeli proposal and will provide its own response afterwards, Hamas politburo member Khalil al-Hayya said
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Tourists discover fragment of Iranian missile in Israeli desert
https://tass.com/world/1781465
April 27, 2024, 1:12 AM
According to the report of the IDF press office, the discovered missile was of "surface-to-surface" type
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Medicine for Bekhterev’s disease may cause medical tourism to Russia — Health Minister
https://tass.com/society/1781463
April 27, 2024, 12:14 AM
Previously, the media reported that the Russian Health Ministry registered the first treatment for the Bekhterev’s disease in the world
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Police checks reports of bomb allegedly planted at Russian embassy in Brazil — newspaper
https://tass.com/world/1781461
April 26, 2024, 11:47 PM
The Russian embassy has not yet commented on the situation
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US’ Blinken to visit Israel amid rising tensions between two countries — NYT
https://tass.com/world/1781459
April 26, 2024, 10:37 PM
Israel’s military upcoming operation in Rafah will also be on agenda, the New York Times reported
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Erdogan’s May 9 visit to US postponed to more convenient date — Foreign Ministry
https://tass.com/world/1781457
April 26, 2024, 9:52 PM
"The high-level dialogue between Turkey and the US will continue," the spokesman Oncu Keceli said
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US can send Ukraine Patriot air defense systems currently deployed in other regions
https://tass.com/world/1781455
April 26, 2024, 9:31 PM
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan added that the his country had doubled artillery production in order to help Kiev
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Russian aerospace forces hit two terrorists base in Syria’s Homs governorate
https://tass.com/world/1781449
April 26, 2024, 8:18 PM
Yury Popov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, also said that one shelling attack on the positions of government forces was reported in the Idlid de-escalation zone from positions of the Jabhat al-Nusra
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Terrorist attacks occur in Iran, Russia due to US support for terrorism — Iran’s top brass
https://tass.com/world/1781447
April 26, 2024, 8:13 PM
According to the news agency Tasnim, when speaking about NATO eastward expansion, Mohammad Reza Ashtiani emphasized that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states should utilize the SCO potential in order to neutralize common threats
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US-led coalition’s aircraft violate Syrian airspace eight times in past day
https://tass.com/world/1781445
April 26, 2024, 8:03 PM
Acording to Yury Popov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, apart from that, in his words, four violations of the deconfliction protocols of December 9, 2019
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Israel eliminates one of al-Jamaa al-Islamiya commanders in Lebanon — IDF
https://tass.com/world/1781443
April 26, 2024, 7:57 PM
The strike was conducted by Israel Air Force’s aircraft in the area of Meidoun in Lebanon
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Miguel Salgado’s ‘Shame’ wins main prize at Moscow International Film Festival
https://tass.com/society/1781441
April 26, 2024, 7:33 PM
The film is focused on two teenagers Pedro and Lucio, who are forced to fight each other to the death in order to survive after being abducted
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Ship receives damage in missile attack off Yemeni coast — UKMTO
https://tass.com/world/1781439
April 26, 2024, 7:32 PM
The Master has reported two attacks
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Istanbul accords could have stopped hostilities in Ukraine — German newspaper
https://tass.com/world/1781435
April 26, 2024, 7:16 PM
The deal still looks advantageous even after two years of war, Welt am Sonntag said
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Russian Economy Ministry expects trade balance surplus to decline
https://tass.com/economy/1781431
April 26, 2024, 6:55 PM
Exports of goods are expected to drop to $419.7 bln this year. Imports are forecast to grow to $315.7 bln in 2024
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Athens hold official hand-over ceremony of 2024 Olympic Flame to France
https://tass.com/sports/1781429
April 26, 2024, 6:48 PM
"Exactly three months before the Olympic Games begin, the Olympic flame has been handed over, transitioning from its Greek origins to the French stage, signifying the next chapter in its journey towards Paris," the statement reads
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International cooperation needed to investigate Nord Stream incidents — Russian diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1781425
April 26, 2024, 6:35 PM
According to Nebenzya, the real goal of the West, which is seeking to persuade the world of the futility of international efforts, is "to keep on telling the tale of lost time" as long as possible in a hope that "international community will forget about this terrorist attack"
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Erdogan moves back from May 9 his trip to US — report
https://tass.com/world/1781423
April 26, 2024, 6:09 PM
The report hasn’t been officially confirmed
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West reluctant to punish those responsible for Nord Stream blasts — Russian diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1781421
April 26, 2024, 5:57 PM
According to Vasily Nebenzya, the situation is as though a year-long probe into a murder yielded a conclusion that "the victim was murdered"
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Russian gas production to gain 4.6% in 2024 — Economy Ministry
https://tass.com/economy/1781419
April 26, 2024, 5:54 PM
Pipeline gas exports are forecast to edge up by 7% to 108 bln cubic meters
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Scholz asks allies to find additional air defense capabilities for Ukraine
https://tass.com/world/1781417
April 26, 2024, 5:53 PM
Germany is the second largest arms supplier to Ukraine after the US
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Charles III to return to public duties soon — Buckingham Palace
https://tass.com/world/1781407
April 26, 2024, 5:37 PM
The king, 75, and queen will host their majesties the emperor and empress of Japan for a state visit in June, according to the palace
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Russia may cut oil production by 1.2% in 2024 — Economy Ministry
https://tass.com/economy/1781411
April 26, 2024, 5:36 PM
The Russian oil export prices is expected in the base case at the level of $65 per barrel in 2024-2027
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Russia’s football chief Dyukov rules out Russia-Paraguay friendly match until 2026
https://tass.com/sports/1781413
April 26, 2024, 5:35 PM
The Russian national football team was scheduled to play a friendly football match against Paraguay on March 25, but the game was called off following a deadly terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall in the Moscow Region
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Russia sparing no effort to settle Palestinian-Israeli conflict — UN envoy
https://tass.com/politics/1781409
April 26, 2024, 5:33 PM
According to Vasily Nebenzya, unlike many other countries, Russia can "speak openly about what is going on" and "this is highly assesses not only by Arab and Muslim countries but also in the world"
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DPRK supports Russia in defending sovereignty, security — ambassador
https://tass.com/world/1781403
April 26, 2024, 5:15 PM
The North Korean ambassador Sin Hong Chol praised the "sincere and excellent friendly relations" between Russian President Vladimir Putin and DPRK leader Kim Jong Un
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Insurers refuse to pay compensation for Nord Stream — Russian envoy to UN
https://tass.com/politics/1781393
April 26, 2024, 5:02 PM
Vasily Nebenzya stressed that insurers conclude on their own that the "explosion at the gas pipelines was made using an explosive devices, willfully and due to political motives," thereby confirming its terroristic nature
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Bolivia eyes developing cooperation with Rosatom in energy sector — Foreign Minister
https://tass.com/world/1781389
April 26, 2024, 4:54 PM
"Lithium is a great opportunity for Bolivia and the whole world to produce clean energy. We would like to become an ally of Russia in this area," Bolivian Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa said
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Russia grateful to DPRK for unconditional support of special operation in Ukraine — MFA
https://tass.com/politics/1781385
April 26, 2024, 4:49 PM
Ivan Zhelokhovtsev said that the agreements that were reached during the DPRK leader's visit to Russia represent "evidence of the mutual desire of the sides to consistently implement and expand the rich heritage" that was passed down from previous generations
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Lithuania’s prime minister warns US may curtail aid to Ukraine
https://tass.com/world/1781387
April 26, 2024, 4:47 PM
Ingrida Simonyte called for getting ready for such a turn of events right away, and not just watch and wait
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Russia fights West’s sanctions at UN for the sake of developing countries — envoy to UN
https://tass.com/politics/1781365
April 26, 2024, 4:24 PM
According to the diplomat, Russia is engaged in "fierce battles on this issue in different committees of the General Assembly"
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Russian draft UNSC statement on Nord Streams sabotaged by West — Russian diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1781375
April 26, 2024, 4:23 PM
According to Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya, the Russian draft was "very balanced"
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Official hand-over ceremony of 2024 Olympic Flame kicks off in Athens
https://tass.com/sports/1781373
April 26, 2024, 4:21 PM
The ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris took place in Ancient Olympia on April 16
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Russia and Bolivia have great opportunities to expand activities in energy sector — Lavrov
https://tass.com/politics/1781379
April 26, 2024, 4:20 PM
The Russian top diplomat noted that Gazprom, together with the Bolivian state oil and gas company YPFB, is developing a field in the Ipati and Akio blocks
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Diplomatic relations with Canada may be downgraded if Russian assets seized — ambassador
https://tass.com/politics/1781377
April 26, 2024, 4:16 PM
"All options are on the table, we will be guided by common sense and Russia’s interests," Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov said
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Russia has many questions for UN chief, Russia’s envoy says
https://tass.com/politics/1781371
April 26, 2024, 4:09 PM
Vasily Nebenzya said that he has "good personal relations" with the secretary general
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EAEU trade turnover reaches record high level of $8.7 bln in 2023 — Russian Prime Minister
https://tass.com/economy/1781357
April 26, 2024, 3:56 PM
The trade turnover between Russia and Belarus reached 4 trillion rubles ($43.8 bln)
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TotalEnergies to announce force majeure for Yamal LNG in case of EU sanctions
https://tass.com/economy/1781367
April 26, 2024, 3:54 PM
The company has two contracts for LNG supplies to Europe from the Yamal LNG project and one for Asia that requires closer consideration, CEO of the French energy company Patrick Pouyanne said
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UN bound to stay as unique world organization — Russian ambassador
https://tass.com/politics/1781363
April 26, 2024, 3:45 PM
"If the UN did not exist, it should have been created," Vasily Nebenzya said
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TotalEnergies expects gas price hike if Russian LNG falls under sanctions
https://tass.com/economy/1781359
April 26, 2024, 3:43 PM
Patrick Pouyanne expressed confidence that the European leaders understood that security of gas supplies depended on LNG and would not like to see a price crisis in Europe again until 2027
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Russia puts forward serious disarmament initiatives at UN, says envoy
https://tass.com/politics/1781355
April 26, 2024, 3:35 PM
Earlier, Russia vetoed a draft resolution at the UN Security Council prepared by the United States and Japan on the non-deployment of nuclear weapons in space
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Most countries in Global South wary of growing NATO influence — Lavrov
https://tass.com/politics/1781349
April 26, 2024, 3:24 PM
"Those may be right who, instead of playing this geopolitical game which NATO views as a zero-sum game, prefer to handle their domestic affairs," the Russian foreign minister noted
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Damaged energy facilities not to be repaired in several months, says Ukrainian PM
https://tass.com/world/1781345
April 26, 2024, 3:15 PM
According to Denis Shmygal, despite the repairs, the country's energy system is facing shortages
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Kiev's attacks on ZNPP may trigger another Chernobyl — Zaporozhye governor
https://tass.com/politics/1781337
April 26, 2024, 3:13 PM
Tensions in the area of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant and in Energodar, where the nuclear power plant is located, escalated at the beginning of the month
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Alrosa may leave Catoca project in Angola — Finance Ministry
https://tass.com/economy/1781333
April 26, 2024, 3:11 PM
Alrosa is working in Angola since 1992
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Russia may abolish gold export duty from June 1 — Finance Ministry
https://tass.com/economy/1781329
April 26, 2024, 3:02 PM
The law, introducing an extra coefficient to the mineral extraction tax for gold totaling 78,000 rubles ($848.8) per kilogram, will become effective at the same day
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Bank of Russia does not rule out keeping key rate at current levels until year's end
https://tass.com/economy/1781325
April 26, 2024, 2:48 PM
The Bank of Russia also does not rule out raising the estimate of the neutral key rate in the near future
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Bank of Russia sees risks of secondary sanctions, complication of international payments
https://tass.com/economy/1781317
April 26, 2024, 2:40 PM
Elvira Nabiullina stressed that Russia was in contact with its partners to look at how payments could be made easier, because foreign trade with friendly countries was actively growing
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NATO provoking destabilization rather than promoting peace — top Bolivian diplomat
https://tass.com/world/1781315
April 26, 2024, 2:38 PM
Bolivian Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa noted that the United States' expanding presence in Latin America must not infringe on countries’ sovereignty
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Bank of Russia ready to keep high key rate as long as needed to bring inflation to target
https://tass.com/economy/1781303
April 26, 2024, 2:32 PM
As Elvira Nabiullina stressed, the decisions taken last year to increase the key rate made it possible to significantly reduce persistent inflationary pressure
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Financial watchdog blacklists I/We Sergey Furgal movement as extremist
https://tass.com/society/1781309
April 26, 2024, 2:27 PM
In February, the Khabarovsk regional court recognized the movement as an extremist organization
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Putin calls impending formation of new cabinet ‘crucial step’
https://tass.com/politics/1781307
April 26, 2024, 2:26 PM
The Russian leader pointed out that it is important to ensure stability and transparency in the Russian socio-political system
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Russia’s Rublev advances at 2024 ATP Madrid Open tennis tournament
https://tass.com/sports/1781299
April 26, 2024, 2:22 PM
In the next round, 7th-seed Andrey Rublev will face 27th-seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain
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British prosecutors charge five suspects with working for Russia
https://tass.com/world/1781297
April 26, 2024, 2:20 PM
The suspects were allegedly involved in "planning an arson attack on a Ukrainian-linked commercial property"
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Poland practices transfer of mechanized brigade to Lithuania's Suwalki Corridor area
https://tass.com/world/1781295
April 26, 2024, 2:05 PM
The exercise under the classified Orsha plan involves 1,500 military personnel from Lithuania's Zemaitija Motorized Infantry Brigade, Poland's 15th Mechanized Brigade, allied US and Portuguese units, as well as about 200 pieces of military equipment
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Over 50 Palestinians killed in Gaza Strip over past day — enclave’s health ministry
https://tass.com/world/1781291
April 26, 2024, 1:56 PM
According to the ministry, medics and rescuers are failing to reach many people under the rubble
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Forbes reporter detained in Russia on charges of spreading falsehoods about military
https://tass.com/society/1781293
April 26, 2024, 1:55 PM
Investigators conducted a search and are questioning witnesses, among other things, the Investigative Committee said
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At least 20,000 Azerbaijani citizens to return to Karabakh by end of 2024 — Aliyev
https://tass.com/world/1781289
April 26, 2024, 1:53 PM
The Azerbaijani leader emphasized that Karabakh’s reconstruction is a nationwide challenge for the country
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Russian troops wipe out military train with Western armaments in DPR over past day
https://tass.com/politics/1781287
April 26, 2024, 1:51 PM
Russian troops improved their tactical position and repelled eight Ukrainian army counterattacks in the Avdeyevka area over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Russia warns US, NATO against harming its security — diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1781285
April 26, 2024, 1:44 PM
Maria Zakharova stressed that "the level of nuclear risks have risen dramatically as a result of the West’s destructive policy, which is fraught with a direct military confrontation between nuclear powers"
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Tight monetary policy does not stifle economy, says Bank of Russia’s Chief
https://tass.com/economy/1781283
April 26, 2024, 1:43 PM
According to Elvira Nabiullina, if the level of the key rate is commensurate with other circumstances in the economy, then tight monetary policy has a much stronger effect on slowing inflation than on GDP dynamics
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Russian economy to move to more balanced growth in Q2 2024
https://tass.com/economy/1781277
April 26, 2024, 1:31 PM
Elvira Nabiullina noted that the Central Bank increased the GDP growth rate estimate to 2.5-3% in the base case
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Bank of Russia expects higher price dynamics in April
https://tass.com/economy/1781281
April 26, 2024, 1:30 PM
The Central Bank does not see any stable decline in the inflation pressure, Elvira Nabiullina noted
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Bolivia supports Russia in efforts to build multipolar world — foreign minister
https://tass.com/world/1781273
April 26, 2024, 1:29 PM
Celinda Sosa remarked that her visit to Moscow "aims to strengthen the political dialogue" between Russia and Bolivia "in accordance with the principles shared" by both countries
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Structural transformation of Russian economy to continue in any scenario
https://tass.com/economy/1781275
April 26, 2024, 1:27 PM
The Bank of Russia expects that the monthly price growth rate will be 4% or even lower by the end of 2024, Central Bank chief Elvira Nabiullina noted
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About 70% of businesses indicate staff shortage — Bank of Russia
https://tass.com/economy/1781271
April 26, 2024, 1:23 PM
The labor market is also affected by other long-term trends, particularly the demography and the labor productivity lagging behind the rise in salaries, Elvira Nabiullina noted
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Russia should maximize cooperation with friendly countries — PM
https://tass.com/economy/1781269
April 26, 2024, 1:22 PM
Mikhail Mishustin pointed out that another critical task is to establish modern infrastructure to strengthen connectivity of the Russian economy with CIS and Global South countries
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Chances of Baku-Yerevan conflict settlement higher than ever, Scholz says
https://tass.com/world/1781263
April 26, 2024, 1:14 PM
The German chancellor emphasized that Berlin's "offer to lend support in finding a long-term and acceptable solution remains valid"
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Russian diplomat accuses US of facilitating chemical warfare in Ukraine
https://tass.com/politics/1781265
April 26, 2024, 1:14 PM
According to Russian Permanent Representative to the OPCW Vladimir Tarabrin, Russian troops have repeatedly recorded incidents where the Ukrainian army’s used chemical weapons, including riot control agents as means of warfare
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Russian-Turkish monitoring center in Karabakh shuts down
https://tass.com/world/1781259
April 26, 2024, 1:12 PM
Russia’s Deputy Chief of General Staff Sergey Istrakov pointed out that over the last three years, the Russian-Turkish monitoring center in Aghdam had been an example of successful cooperation between the three countries’ militaries
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China, US free to have their own friends, partners — President Xi
https://tass.com/world/1781257
April 26, 2024, 1:09 PM
Beijing sticks to the principle of non-alignment with any blocs, the Chinese leader said and called on Washington "to refrain from teaming up in small groups"
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One more suspect in Crocus City Hall terror attack arrested — police
https://tass.com/society/1781243
April 26, 2024, 12:52 PM
The detention was reported earlier by the media, which said that police had captured Tajik national Djumokhon Kurbonov
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Coal export duty to be abolished for four months starting May 1
https://tass.com/economy/1781235
April 26, 2024, 12:49 PM
According to the source, the draft of the government’s decision has already been prepared
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MTS Bank IPO hits Russian market record in terms of demand, number of investor bids
https://tass.com/economy/1781233
April 26, 2024, 12:47 PM
The market capitalization of MTS Bank considering shares issued within IPO amounted to around $945 mln as of April 26
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Putin’s trip to China will rivet world’s attention, Kremlin spokesman predicts
https://tass.com/politics/1781207
April 26, 2024, 12:22 PM
The countries will jointly announce the time of this trip, Dmitry Peskov said
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Iranian-Russian relations deepen, expand — Iranian defense minister
https://tass.com/world/1781201
April 26, 2024, 12:17 PM
Mohammad Ashtiani thanked Sergey Shoigu for supporting Tehran at the time when Iran’s consulate in Syria was attacked
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Over 60% of Russian companies continue using Microsoft services
https://tass.com/economy/1781193
April 26, 2024, 12:12 PM
57% of companies replaced at least one foreign service with a Russian one over the past few years, the analysts noted
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Kremlin unconcerned by European Parliament’s resolution on Russian election
https://tass.com/politics/1781189
April 26, 2024, 12:06 PM
The resolution that European Parliament members passed at a plenary session in Strasbourg "urges the member states of the European Union and the international community not to recognize the outcome of the Russian presidential election"
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Russian envoy says US puts at risk OPCW’s work by aiding 'chemical provocations'
https://tass.com/politics/1781185
April 26, 2024, 12:03 PM
According to Vladimir Tarabrin, it is ever more obvious for many that the Anglo-Saxons and their closest allies are ready to encourage, "and sometimes even to provide direct assistance in the implementation of chemical provocations"
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Gazprom Export files lawsuits against European energy companies
https://tass.com/economy/1781183
April 26, 2024, 11:59 AM
In February 2023, Czech energy company CEZ initiated an arbitration worth $45 mln against Gazprom Export due to a gas shortfall in 2022
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Kremlin spokesman describes European Parliament as 'Russophobic machine'
https://tass.com/politics/1781181
April 26, 2024, 11:57 AM
Dmitry Peskov added that the EP "has turned into a machine brimming with internal contradictions that keeps generating boorish statements"
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Russia supports Bolivia’s aim to join BRICS — Lavrov
https://tass.com/politics/1781173
April 26, 2024, 11:49 AM
The foreign minister noted that Russia is interested in "the maximum possible number of countries that want to be closer to BRICS to become either members or have sustainable and standing partner relations established"
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Abrams tanks easy targets for drones — Russian expert
https://tass.com/politics/1781171
April 26, 2024, 11:46 AM
According to Dmitry Kuzyakin, "as long as there is a lack of direct communication between those who make the tanks and who use them, the Abrams will not evolve to meet modern warfare requirements"
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Bank of Russia keeps key rate at 16% per annum again
https://tass.com/economy/1781113
April 26, 2024, 11:33 AM
"The return of inflation to target and its further stabilization close to 4% assume that tight monetary conditions will be maintained in the economy for a longer period than previously forecast," the regulator said
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Ukraine’s army leaves first defensive line in Berdychi near Avdeyevka, says DPR
https://tass.com/politics/1781153
April 26, 2024, 11:31 AM
The Ukrainian military has suffered heavy casualties among personnel and military hardware in that community, Igor Kimakovsky said
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Putin, business community discuss taxes, predictability — Kremlin
https://tass.com/economy/1781143
April 26, 2024, 11:30 AM
Dmitry Peskov added that the dialog focused on issues "related to business development, to the process of business relocation and business re-formalizing, redomiciliation"
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Russia interested in boosting defense cooperation with Pakistan, defense chief says
https://tass.com/politics/1781145
April 26, 2024, 11:30 AM
Sergey Shoigu highlighted a positive trend in relations between the two counties’ defense ministries
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Russia, China share vision on global affairs — defense chief
https://tass.com/politics/1781147
April 26, 2024, 11:29 AM
Sergey Shoigu stressed that friendly relations between Russia and China "continue to develop at a high rate, expanding in all areas, so it is no exaggeration to say that they have reached a high point"
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Russia-Europe relations require fresh approach — Kremlin
https://tass.com/politics/1781149
April 26, 2024, 11:27 AM
Russia and Europe are geographically close anyway, Dmitry Peskov noted
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Bank of Russia upgrades GDP growth outlook for 2024 to 2.5-3.5%
https://tass.com/economy/1781141
April 26, 2024, 11:25 AM
The GDP growth outlook for 2025 and 2026 remained intact at 1-2% and 1.5-2.5%, respectively
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Kiev confirms pulling back US-made Abrams tanks due to vulnerability to Russian UAVs
https://tass.com/world/1781099
April 26, 2024, 11:24 AM
Thirty-one American tanks have become "unfit for the classical deployment," Maxim Buzhansky said
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Russian national Petrov arrested in Cyprus to appeal to Supreme Court — lawyer
https://tass.com/society/1781137
April 26, 2024, 11:24 AM
On April 25, the court in Nicosia ruled to extradite Artur Petrov to the United States
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Russian athletes to play at next Chessboxing World Championship under national flag
https://tass.com/sports/1781131
April 26, 2024, 11:20 AM
"Our athletes are allowed to compete in full, meaning that they are allowed to participate in their uniforms, under the country’s flag and to the tune of the Russian national anthem," the president of the Russian Chessboxing Federation said
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Shoigu talks about ties with NATO, attacks on Zaporozhye NPP as he attends SCO meeting
https://tass.com/politics/1781109
April 26, 2024, 11:17 AM
TASS has put together the highlights of Shoigu's speech
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Hamas’s win may lead to 9/11-like attacks, Israeli minister warns
https://tass.com/world/1781125
April 26, 2024, 11:11 AM
Nir Barkat also described Qatar as "one of the biggest challenges" for Israel, claiming that Doha supported various radical groups active in the region
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Russia appreciates Bolivia’s push to defend sovereignty, Lavrov says
https://tass.com/politics/1781121
April 26, 2024, 11:01 AM
The Russian foreign minister said that the sides would exchange opinions on how to develop bilateral relations along the path outlined by Bolivian President Luis Arce and Russian President Vladimir Putin
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