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Moscow says Ukraine launched failed drone attacks on Russian territory overnight
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Moscow says Ukraine launched failed drone attacks on Russian territory overnight

MOSCOW: Russia’s defence ministry on Tuesday accused Ukraine of launching attempted drone strikes against civil infrastructure targets in two southern Russian regions overnight, but said…

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india russian oil: Sanctions headache threatens to dent India’s Russian oil imports
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india russian oil: Sanctions headache threatens to dent India’s Russian oil imports

Indian buyers of Russian oil, a crucial lifeline for the Kremlin over the past months, are struggling under the weight of increasingly onerous demands from…

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Putin: Nato taking part in conflict with arms supplies, says Putin
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Putin: Nato taking part in conflict with arms supplies, says Putin

MOSCOW: Russian President Putin said in an interview broadcast Sunday that Russia has no choice but to take into account Nato‘s nuclear capabilities, in remarks…

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Russia says West 'destabilised' G20 talks: ministry
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Russia says West ‘destabilised’ G20 talks: ministry

MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday accused the West of destabilising the G20 finance ministers’ meeting in India by trying to force through a joint statement on…

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Zelenskyy seeks more sanctions, fighting grinds on
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Zelenskyy seeks more sanctions, fighting grinds on

KYIV: Fighting is grinding on in Ukraine after the country marked the anniversary of Russia’s invasion, with Ukrainian authorities on Saturday reporting dozens of new…

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Moscow: China briefed Russia on its views on Ukraine 'settlement': Moscow
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Moscow: China briefed Russia on its views on Ukraine ‘settlement’: Moscow

MOSCOW: Moscow said Wednesday that Beijing had presented its views on approaches to a “political settlement” in Ukraine following the visit of China’s top diplomat…

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Russia: EU still has not agreed on anniversary Russia sanctions, more talks Thursday
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Russia: EU still has not agreed on anniversary Russia sanctions, more talks Thursday

BRUSSELS: European Union (EU) countries did not reach agreement on Wednesday about new sanctions against Russia, and planned more talks to have the package ready…

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Russia: China diplomat says Russia ties 'rock solid'; Xi may visit Moscow
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Russia: China diplomat says Russia ties ‘rock solid’; Xi may visit Moscow

MOSCOW: China’s top diplomat told one of President Putin‘s closest allies on Tuesday that Beijing’s relationship with Moscow was “rock solid”. China’s “no limits” partnership…

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Ukraine tells schools to study remotely, fearing anniversary attacks
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Ukraine tells schools to study remotely, fearing anniversary attacks

KYIV: Ukraine told schools on Tuesday to hold classes remotely from Feb. 22 to 24 because of the risk of Russian missile strikes around the…

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Putin: Putin suspends Russian participation in nuclear pact with US
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Putin: Putin suspends Russian participation in nuclear pact with US

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Russia is suspending its participation in a treaty aimed at keeping a lid on nuclear weapons expansion. The…

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