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Russia surprised by US oil and gas sanctions

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Foreign Minister Lavrov affirmed that Russia was surprised when the US sanctioned Lukoil and Rosneft immediately after the positive negotiations in Alaska.

Ukraine receives $3.6 billion from interest on frozen Russian assets

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The depository center in Belgium confirmed that it will transfer about 3.6 billion USD to Ukraine, deducted from profits generated by frozen Russian assets.

Russia - US officially no longer restrict nuclear weapons

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The New START treaty between Russia and the US expires, freeing both countries from restrictions on each other's nuclear arsenals.

Russia puts more than 10,000 weapons into military service in just 1 month

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The Russian Defense Minister said that more than 10,000 weapons were equipped for the Russian army in January.

President Xi Jinping holds online meeting with Mr. Putin, phone call with Mr. Trump

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The exchange between President Xi Jinping and leaders of Russia and the United States aims to shape relations between major countries, contributing to maintaining global strategic stability.

Russia declares it controls more areas in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia

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Russian forces have controlled two more settlements in the military operation in Ukraine on February 4.

Mr. Trump calls Russia's week-long ceasefire an important step

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Mr. Trump confirmed that the Russian leader kept his word when suspending attacks on Kiev for a week at his personal request.

Russia is unaware of India's stopping oil purchases

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Russia said it has not received any official information about India stopping buying Russian oil, after President Trump's attention-grabbing statement.

Ukrainian spies behind the bombing of the Russian Federal Security Service

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The Russian Federal Security Service announced details of the prevention of a terrorist plot involving Ulraina agents in the port city of Sevastopol.

Russia warns of retaliation if the US brings weapons to Greenland

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Senior Russian official talks about Russia-US dialogue and the possibility of responding to US arms supplies to Greenland.

Ukraine launches nearly 130 UAVs to attack Belgorod area in 1 day

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Russia's Belgorod region suffered a wave of attacks by Ukrainian UAVs, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.

Russia builds strategic ice fortress right in the Arctic

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The Russian Ministry of Far Eastern and Arctic Development is completing the roadmap for building an ice base named after explorer Artur Chilingarov, in order to consolidate its position in the polar region.

Russia is ready to lift nuclear weapon restrictions

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Russia said it has prepared for a new scenario when nuclear control mechanisms expire.

Ukraine admits 70% of new recruits defect every month

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Representatives of the Ukrainian military medical force confirmed that the situation of soldiers voluntarily leaving their units is at an alarming level, causing the country's army to lose most of the newly recruited personnel.

Russian captain convicted of manslaughter in US oil tanker collision

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The British court has just ruled a Russian captain guilty of manslaughter, leading to a horrific collision with a US military oil tanker.