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Botswana, Seychelles to open embassies in Moscow soon — Russian diplomat
The plans were announced by Anatoly Bashkin, director of the Foreign Ministry’s department of African countries (south of the Sahara)
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BBC’s refusal to visit Starobelsk exposes hypocrisy of Western media — ambassador
According to Andrey Kelin, British media outlets are carrying out a political agenda
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Situation on Russia’s northwestern borders worsens significantly — Border Guard
According to the report, the number and scale of military exercises conducted under NATO auspices have increased, during which various scenarios involving confrontation with Russia are being practiced
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Russia, Afghanistan sign military-technical cooperation agreement
The agreement was signed at the inaugural International Security Forum hosted by the Russian Security Council
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CNN’s report on Starobelsk may be filmed from strike launch site — MFA
According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, "the entire professional media community, journalists, and those concerned with freedom of speech should ask the US broadcaster where the report was…
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Armenia remains brotherly country for Russia — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov emphasized, at the same time, that the current Armenian leadership has adopted a pro-EU course
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Russian top security official urges to minimize external meddling in bilateral trade
Sergey Shoigu said that Russia is ready to act as the stable transit and logistical partner
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Impossible to discuss Europe’s future architecture without Europeans — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov added that President Vladimir Putin is open to these negotiations
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Two intergovernmental agreements to be signed in Astana on nuclear plant — Rosatom
The agreement on nuclear plant construction and the document on financial interaction were prepared for signing
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Putin, Tokayev to decide whether to make statement on Armenia — Kremlin
This topic will be on the agenda, Dmitry Peskov stressed
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Putin arrives in Kazakhstan for state visit
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who invited the Russian President to the country, welcomed him on the tarmac
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US nuke arms in Australia, Asia-Pacific, Japan’s flirting with NATO: Shoigu’s statements
Russian Security Council secretary said the rejection by the United States of the Russian initiative to preserve the legacy of the Russian-American New START Treaty in the form of voluntary…
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Russia knows firsthand that West uses hackers to wage hybrid wars — senior diplomat
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov clarified that major digital technology developers "act as contractors for military departments and intelligence agencies, helping conduct reconnaissance, plan operations, and designate targets"
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West openly identifies Russia, Belarus as targets of military drills — Russian diplomat
Maria Zakharova highlighted that the West did not hide its desire to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia
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IN BRIEF: Russia notifies Armenia of EU bid’s putting gas perks at risk
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that Armenian authorities are not concerned about rising commodity prices if ties with Russia deteriorate, because they expect to become rich by turning the country…
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WHO doesn’t recognize Ukrainian attacks on medical facilities in Russia’s historic regions
Russian Deputy Health Minister Andrey Plutnitsky called on the 1st International Security Forum participants to assess Kiev’s actions and demanded an investigation into every attack carried out by Ukrainian forces
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Russia’s UN envoy calls West’s reaction to Starobelsk tragedy ‘complete disgrace’
Vasily Nebenzya noted that when children die as a result of the deliberate actions of the Kiev regime, the tragedy is shrouded in excuses and doubts in Western capitals
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Russian diplomat slams UN Secretariat’s reaction to Starobelsk tragedy
Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya stressed that Moscow regularly provides the UN Secretariat with documents recording the Kiev regime’s crimes against the civilian population
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EC officially informed about Ukraine’s attack on Starobelsk, Foreign Ministry’s warning
The European Commission and the EEAS has made no statement about the terror attack on Starobelsk so far
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Russian envoy shares photos from Starobelsk tragedy site during meeting at German MFA
According to the Russian diplomatic mission, Sergey Nechaev expressed disappointment that the German federal government failed to offer words of sympathy to the victims of the horrific tragedy
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Russian First Deputy PM Manturov meets UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
The parties discussed current issues of multifaceted Russian-UAE cooperation
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Russian envoy tells German MFA Moscow runs out of patience over Ukrainian crimes
Sergey Nechaev "drew attention to the Russian Foreign Ministry’s statement of May 25, 2026, which contains recommendations to ensure the evacuation of foreign citizens and diplomatic personnel from the Ukrainian…
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IN BRIEF: Kremlin aide lays out agenda of Putin’s upcoming state visit to Kazakhstan
Yury Ushakov said that Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will arrive at Astana airport on May 27 to personally greet Vladimir Putin
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Kazakh President Tokayev to personally meet Putin at Astana Airport — Kremlin aide
The Russian leader will arrive in the capital of Kazakhstan in late afternoon of May 27
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State corporations, major businesses to be members of Russian delegation in Kazakhstan
Yury Ushakov mentioned head of the Russian Fertilizer Producers Association Andrey Guryev and Transneft CEO Nikolay Tokarev among the "top representatives"
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Putin to take part in Supreme Eurasian Economic Council’s meeting on May 29
Yury Ushakov said the meeting will be held initially in the restricted attendance format and then with comprehensive participation
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Putin to speak at plenary session of the Eurasian Economic Forum on May 28 — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov specified that the Russian leader will give the assessment of the current level of digitalization and artificial intelligence development globally and within the EAEU framework
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Putin’s second state visit breaks tradition to highlight level of relations with Astana
Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov said the relations between Moscow and Astana are developing very actively on the principles of equality and mutual respect
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Putin, Kazakh leader to sign declaration on seven pillars of friendship between nations
According to Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov, the statement will outline the priority tasks for consistently strengthening the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation
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Russia, US have held number of contacts on bilateral irritants since start of year — MFA
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that Moscow would like to increase the momentum, "but it’s difficult for now"
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Russian, Kazakh presidents to discuss military-technical cooperation — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov specified that the negotiations will be held in two formats
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Forecasts for Russia-Kazakhstan energy cooperation very optimistic — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov said that he would not express any concerns about the matter
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Agreement to build NPP in Kazakhstan to be signed during Putin’s visit — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov said the construction of Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant will be carried out with the participation of Rosatom, using the most modern Russian technology
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Senior Russian diplomat warns of growing risk of war between nuclear powers
Sergey Ryabkov stressed that a deep and highly charged rift emerged among five permanent members of the UN Security Council
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US needs to change approach toward Russia for strategic stability dialogue to start — MFA
According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, the current global situation is not conducive to dialogue on strategic stability or issues related to future arms control
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Russia focuses on development of economic, humanitarian ties with Armenia — diplomat
Russia was implementing the policy aimed at development of Armenia "during decades," Maria Zakharova stressed