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Kremlin denies role in Wagner chief plane crash

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The spokesman for Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has dismissed as unfounded, speculation by some media in the West that Moscow may have been behind the crash of Wagner head Evgeny Prigozhin’s plane.
Europe

Officials: US believes missile inside Russia likely shot down Wagner head’s presumed plane

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The United States believes a surface-to-air missile originating from inside Russia likely shot down the plane presumed to be carrying mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin on Wednesday, two US officials told Reuters on Thursday.
Europe

Putin comments on Prigozhin plane crash, describes Wagner chief as “talented man”

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Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin was a man of many talents who made a “significant contribution” to the struggle against neo-Nazis in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, commenting on the plane crash that reportedly killed the Wagner Group head.
Europe

Wagner boss among passengers of crashed jet

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Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner Private Military Company, was listed on board a jet that crashed with no survivors, authorities have confirmed on Wednesday.
Europe

Russia’s moon mission fails as spacecraft collides with surface

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Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft has collided with the surface of moon after communication was interrupted, Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, has confirmed.
Europe

Dozens killed in fire at fuel station south of Russia

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A fire and explosion at a petrol station in the southern Russian region of Dagestan has killed at least 35 people, including children, and injured at least 100 more, regional medics have confirmed.
Europe

Bank of Russia says Russians ditching dollars

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The drop in the ruble exchange rate against major foreign currencies has prompted many Russians to sell off their dollar and euro holdings, the Bank of Russia announced in its monthly financial risks review.
Europe

Russian investigators arrest plant director over blast, 12 still missing

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Russian investigators detained the technical director of the Piro-Ross company on Thursday, a newly released statement said, after a huge explosion at the military optics plant that has been shrouded in mystery.
Europe

Dozens wounded in powerful blast at factory in Moscow Region

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A powerful explosion has rocked an optical equipment factory in the town of Sergiyev Posad outside of Moscow, with evacuation efforts being underway, the local authorities have confirmed. A total of 31 were wounded but a rising toll of casualties was feared, said governor Andrey Vorobyov.
Middle East

Moscow envoy says Russia, Qatar seeking to use national currencies in bilateral trade

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Russia has proposed to Qatar a switch to the use of national currencies in trade settlements, Russian Ambassador to Doha Dmitry Dogadkin said, adding that the sides are already working on the idea.
Europe

It is “necessary” for Russia to increase production of latest types of weapons: Putin

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on the state defense conglomerate Rostec to increase the production of the state of the art types of weapons. Rostec enterprises produce 90 percent of the equipment that the Russian Armed Forces use in Ukraine.
Middle East

Russia, Syria smash militant command center In Idlib

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Russian and Syrian air forces struck at a militant command center in the northwestern Syrian province of Idlib that was responsible for coordinating attacks on civilian and military targets, a senior Russian officer has stated.
Europe

Russian opposition figure sentenced to further 19 years in prison

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Jailed Russian political activist Alexey Navalny has been sentenced to a further 19 years behind bars.
Middle East

Syria and Russia hold joint training drills

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Syrian commandos and Russian air forces have conducted a joint tactical training exercise, the Russian Defense Ministry has announced. The night drill in the Syrian province of Hama was the first of its kind for the two allies, according to the statement on Thursday.
Europe

Erdogan’s office says Putin to visit Turkey

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit Ankara, the office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed on Wednesday, without naming the specific date.
Europe

Russia begins military exercise in the Baltic Sea

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Russia has kicked off planned military drills in the Baltic Sea, the country’s Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday.
Europe

Russia holds Navy Day parade in St. Petersburg

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Russia’s annual Navy Day parade was held in St. Petersburg, with sailors and veterans showing off the country’s naval might. The Kremlin has announced forty-five ships, boats and submarines took part in the parade along with around 3,000 servicemen.
Europe

Moscow’s financial district under Ukrainian drone attack: Mayor

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Ukrainian drones have attacked Moscow City, the Russian capital’s iconic financial and business district, where some of Europe’s tallest skyscrapers are located, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin confirmed on Sunday.
Asia

North Korea’s leader meets Russian defense minister, first since Covid

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with visiting Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in his first known meeting with a foreign dignitary since the Covid-19 pandemic. Shoigu’s visit comes as North Korea is marking the anniversary of the armistice that ended fighting in the 1950-53 Korean War.
Europe

Russia has tamped down dissent since Wagner mutiny: Western officials

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Western officials believe the Russian government has silenced dissent by detaining up to seven people following Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin’s mutiny last month.
Asia

Senior Russia, China officials visit North Korea

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Chinese Communist Party group headed by Politburo member Li Hongzhong are in Pyongyang to attend the 70th anniversary of the 1953 armistice that ended the Korean War, according to the official Korean Central News Agency.
Europe

Russian defense minister leads delegation to North Korea

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A Russian delegation led by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu is beginning a three-day visit to North Korea on Tuesday, according to the Russian Defense Ministry and North Korean state media.
Europe

Video appears to show Wagner chief in public for first time since “uprising”

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A video has emerged purportedly showing Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin greeting his fighters in Belarus, in what would be his first public appearance since he led an “armed rebellion” in Russia last month.
Africa

South Africa says Putin won’t attend BRICS summit in person

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The office of South African President has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the summit of BRICS leaders in Johannesburg next month. The decision was taken by the two nations, it added.
Europe

Russian military aircraft crashes into Sea of Azov, pilot killed

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A Russian Su-25 military aircraft crashed into the Sea of Azov on Monday, local officials have confirmed. The pilot managed to eject to safety and was recovered by a search and rescue team, but succumbed to his injuries.
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