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Russia downs three Ukrainian drones over Kaluga region
Aug 16, 2023 06:43Russian air defense systems have destroyed three Ukrainian drones over the Kaluga region bordering Moscow.
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Ukraine war proves weakness of Western weapons: Russian defense minister
Aug 16, 2023 05:37Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu says despite the West’s comprehensive arms supplies to Ukraine, the military resources in the country were "almost exhausted.”
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Russian forces stop Ukraine sabotage group near border
Aug 16, 2023 03:05Russian security forces stopped a Ukrainian sabotage team that attempted to infiltrate the border region of Bryansk, officials say.
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Russia’s Putin, North Korea's Kim vow closer ties
Aug 15, 2023 12:51Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have pledged closer cooperation between the two countries as they exchanged letters marking North Korea's National Liberation Day.
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Russian missiles strike west Ukraine, sea-drone production facility
Aug 15, 2023 12:08Russia has launched a massive air attack on Ukraine's western region of Lviv and the northwestern region of Volyn – bordering Poland – striking buildings as reported by local officials, amid reports of another Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian drone production plant.
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US announces new $200m military aid package for Ukraine
Aug 15, 2023 09:11The United States has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $200 million, as the Ukrainian troops are struggling to penetrate heavy Russian fortifications as part of their so-called counteroffensive.
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Dozens killed in gas station fire in Russia’s Dagestan
Aug 15, 2023 08:00At least 35 people were killed in an explosion that created a huge fire ball at a fuel station in Russia's remote Caucasus republic of Dagestan, spurring condolences from President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.
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Putin: Russia cooperates with nations ‘defending their national interests’
Aug 15, 2023 01:19President Vladimir Putin says Russia is open to enhancing relations of “military-technical” cooperation with those nations seeking to safeguard their national interests.
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Iran displays homegrown weapons, equipment at Russian military expo
Aug 14, 2023 12:08The Iranian Defense Ministry has put a number of homegrown military systems and weapons on display at the International Military Forum ARMY-2023 in Russia.
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BRICS Bank to expand trade in national currencies amid sanctions: South Africa
Aug 14, 2023 10:28New Development Bank (NDB) launched by the BRICS bloc aims to increase local currency fundraising and lending, amid Western sanctions against founding shareholder Russia, South African Finance Ministry has announced.