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Putin open to any contacts on ‘Ukrainian problem’: Kremlin
Jun 16, 2023 09:44The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin remains open to any talks on resolving the Ukraine conflict.
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EU financial aid to Syria a pittance compared to its support for Ukraine
Jun 16, 2023 04:32The EU pledges 3.8 billion euros in financial support for Syria during a fundraising conference in Brussels. Campaigners say the figure should be much greater as it pales into insignificance when compared to the bloc's ongoing funding for Ukraine.
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Stoltenberg urges NATO allies to arm Ukraine for offensive, as ministers discuss ties with Kiev
Jun 15, 2023 10:22NATO Security General Jens Stoltenberg has urged the member states to arm Ukraine for an offensive against Russia, after reassuring that there is no consensus for the country to join the military alliance while it is at war with Russia.
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Belarus declares receipt of Russian nukes, vows use if attacked
Jun 14, 2023 13:09Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has declared receipt of the first shipment of Russian tactical nuclear weapons deployed to the country as a deterrent, but vowed to use them if attacked.
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US pushing India to seal big armed drone deal during Modi’s visit: Report
Jun 14, 2023 11:13US President Joe Biden's administration is reportedly pushing India to overcome its bureaucratic hurdles in order to progress a deal for buying a dozen American-made armed drones, as it seeks to deepen military ties between the two countries in a bid to “weaken” Russia and China.
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Pakistan pays for first shipment of Russian oil in yuan
Jun 14, 2023 09:59Pakistan has paid for its first import of discounted Russian crude oil in China's yuan, marking a significant shift in the South Asian country's policy of paying for exports in US dollars, and opening a new chapter in the bilateral relations between Islamabad and Moscow.
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Putin says Ukraine acts like 'terrorist state', vows to counter Kiev’s plots
Jun 14, 2023 08:37Russian President Vladimir Putin has slammed Ukraine, saying the Kiev regime is running the country like a terrorist state, and Russia will step up the work of security services to counter Kiev’s plots.
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US must expect gradual decline in dollar's share of global reserves: Yellen
Jun 14, 2023 06:53US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Washington should expect a gradual decline in the dollar's share of the global reserve, as the global de-dollarization move is gaining momentum.
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US to send $325 million worth of weapons to Ukraine
Jun 14, 2023 06:49The United States has announced a new $325 million military aid package for Ukraine, in defiance of repeated warnings by Russia.
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Russia says captured German tanks, US fighting vehicles in Ukraine
Jun 13, 2023 13:55Russia has released new video footage showing captured German-made Leopard tanks and US Bradley vehicles in Ukraine being inspected by Russian troops.