US leadership’s mistakes may lead to global catastrophe — Russian Security Council
https://tass.com/politics/1745937
February 13, 2024, 10:08 PM
Mikhail Popov said hat, the only person in the US, who can issue a nuclear weapons launch order, is currently the US President, who is characterized as "elderly man with poor memory"
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US base in eastern Syria comes under missile attack — TV
https://tass.com/world/1745931
February 13, 2024, 8:45 PM
According to Al Mayadeen information? explosions could be heard from the area where the base is located
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Blinken says he talked over the phone with Paul Whelan, who is being held in Russian jail
https://tass.com/society/1745927
February 13, 2024, 8:42 PM
US intensive efforts to bring Paul home continue every single day, added Antony Blinken
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WADA imposes sanctions on over 240 Russian athletes on basis of Moscow LIMS data
https://tass.com/sports/1745925
February 13, 2024, 8:04 PM
President of Agency Witold Banka said in October 2023 that as many as 222 Russian athletes had been punished on the basis of the LIMS data
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Russia open for dialogue with any pragmatic political forces in Austria — ambassador
https://tass.com/politics/1745923
February 13, 2024, 8:01 PM
Dmitry Lyubinsky noted that the official dialogue with Vienna is currently in a state of "deep freeze"
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US cannot state that Russian economy will collapse — ambassador
https://tass.com/politics/1745921
February 13, 2024, 7:40 PM
Objective statistics and analytic calculations, including those published by the Bretton Woods Institutions, prove otherwise, Anatoly Antonov said
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Moldovagaz saves $553 mln from November 2021 to November 2022 purchasing gas from Gazprom
https://tass.com/world/1745919
February 13, 2024, 7:24 PM
Vadim Cheban reported earlier that Gazprom could again become the only gas supplier to the republic starting May if it offered a favorable price
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White House not ready to say when F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots will end
https://tass.com/world/1745917
February 13, 2024, 7:22 PM
John Kirby forwarded the question to the US Department of Defense
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NDB head says BRICS nations to outpace G7 in terms of share in global GDP by 2028
https://tass.com/world/1745915
February 13, 2024, 7:11 PM
BRICS states will account for 35-40% of global GDP, Dilma Rousseff said
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Russia no longer sees Vienna as venue for talks — diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1745913
February 13, 2024, 7:10 PM
Austria’s neutral status has been marred, Dmitry Lyubinsky said
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Moscow to respond if Western countries promote anti-Russia rhetoric in Africa — MFA
https://tass.com/politics/1745911
February 13, 2024, 6:54 PM
"We are far from a baselessly negative attitude to relations between Africa and the West as such as this would mean we come to resemble our opponents," Vsevolod Tkachenko said
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Ukraine’s new commander-in-chief says army on the defensive now
https://tass.com/politics/1745909
February 13, 2024, 6:48 PM
According to Alexander Syrsky, in the course of defensive actions, Ukrainian troops will use fortified structures, drones and electronic warfare means to retain their positions
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Armenian Defense Ministry issues strict order to prevent escalation on Azerbaijani border
https://tass.com/world/1745907
February 13, 2024, 6:46 PM
Nikol Pashinyan stressed that Armenia is doing its best to achieve concrete results in the peace process
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Roof of burning apartment house in Anapa partially collapses
https://tass.com/emergencies/1745903
February 13, 2024, 6:43 PM
The fire started in the mansard of an 11-storey residential house in Anapa on Tuesday evening
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GECF summit in Algeria to focus on gas issue amid geopolitical changes — minister
https://tass.com/economy/1745901
February 13, 2024, 6:40 PM
Such an "important event of global scale as the GECF summit will lay out the way forward to stable, safe and prosperous energy future for member states to push the gas industry to participating in ensuring energy security, support of the energy shift in the long run," Mohamed Arkab noted
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440 people, including 112 children, evacuated from burning house in Anapa
https://tass.com/emergencies/1745899
February 13, 2024, 6:25 PM
People will be taken to temporary accommodation centers
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Russian gas to keep flowing to Austria even after OMV’s withdrawal from contract — expert
https://tass.com/economy/1745895
February 13, 2024, 6:14 PM
"If gas is purchased on the exchange it is very difficult to define its origin," Otto Musilek said
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IAEA chief’s visit to Moscow to take place in late February — press service
https://tass.com/defense/1745891
February 13, 2024, 6:07 PM
Last week, the IAEA chief visited the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant for the fourth time
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Price of Brent oil surpasses $83 per barrel on London’s ICE first since January 30
https://tass.com/economy/1745889
February 13, 2024, 6:04 PM
By 8:03 p.m. Moscow time (5:03 p.m. GMT), the price of Brent oil narrowed gains to 1.16% trading at $82.81 per barrel
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Russian stock indices MOEX and RTS slightly up on Tuesday
https://tass.com/economy/1745887
February 13, 2024, 5:51 PM
Oil prices, despite the sharp strengthening of the global dollar, remained above $82 per barrel Brent
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Baku urges Yerevan to refrain from military escalation
https://tass.com/world/1745885
February 13, 2024, 5:46 PM
It also noted that after the military provocation, in which an Azerbaijani border guard was wounded, the Azerbaijani side hit the Armenian outpost
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Alternatives to adidas Running app begin to appear in Russia — sport official
https://tass.com/economy/1745883
February 13, 2024, 5:45 PM
On February 13, adidas Running app users received a notification indicating that the app would be discontinued in Russia
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Germany plans to sell up to 30% in Uniper in 2025 — Reuters
https://tass.com/economy/1745881
February 13, 2024, 5:42 PM
In December 2022, the German government completed the nationalization of the energy company, gaining control over 99% of its shares
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South Africa makes request to ICJ over Israel’s actions in Rafah
https://tass.com/world/1745879
February 13, 2024, 5:34 PM
The request stresses that the court has the right to decide at any time as to "whether the circumstances of the case require the indication of provisional measures which ought to be taken or complied with by any or all of the parties" to the conflict
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Russian tennis player Alexandrova through to Round 3 of 2024 Qatar Open
https://tass.com/sports/1745877
February 13, 2024, 5:26 PM
Yekaterina Alexandrova, 29, is currently ranked 19th in the WTA Rankings and has four WTA tournament titles under her belt
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Ukrainian military expert says situation in Avdeyevka turns critical
https://tass.com/politics/1745875
February 13, 2024, 5:23 PM
It is reported that the 3rd assault brigade had been sent to Avdeyevka
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Russian Interior Ministry putting PM Callas on wanted list 'just the beginning' — MFA
https://tass.com/politics/1745873
February 13, 2024, 5:21 PM
Earlier, Estonian Prime Minister and Secretary of State Kaja Kallas and Taimar Peterkop, as well as Lithuanian Culture Minister Simonas Kairys appeared in the wanted list of the Russian Interior Ministry
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Tehran calls on Baku, Yerevan to settle their disputes peacefully
https://tass.com/world/1745871
February 13, 2024, 5:20 PM
Apart from that, Nasser Kanaani said that his country "thinks it necessary to accelerate efforts toward a peace treaty between the two countries"
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Gazprom will continue to supply gas to Austria as long as possible — ex-OMV manager
https://tass.com/economy/1745869
February 13, 2024, 5:15 PM
Earlier, Austria’s Minister for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology Leonore Gewessler said that Vienna must prepare a way out of the agreements on Russian gas supplies concluded by OMV
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UNRWA funding crisis sparks fear of catastrophe in Gaza — UN
https://tass.com/world/1745865
February 13, 2024, 5:04 PM
It is stressed that the suspension of funding "will force the agency to stop its operation in the Gaza Strip within the next two weeks"
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Russian hockey federation decries 'discriminatory' decision by IIHF to extend Russia's ban
https://tass.com/sports/1745861
February 13, 2024, 4:57 PM
"The RHF also points out that the IIHF Council meeting was organized without the participation of Russia’s representatives and considers the [IIHF] decision to be discriminatory," the statement noted
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China records first human infection with avian influenza A(H10N5) virus — WHO
https://tass.com/society/1745859
February 13, 2024, 4:55 PM
However, the agency recommended to "avoid high-risk environments, such as live animal markets or farms, and avoid contact with live poultry or surfaces that might be contaminated by birds or poultry droppings"
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Russia ensures 20% of oil supplies to China, 32% to India in December — OPEC
https://tass.com/economy/1745857
February 13, 2024, 4:53 PM
Kpler data shows Russia with a share of 32% of India’s total crude imports in December compared with 38% in November
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Share of Russian gas in Austrian imports at 98% as other purchases decline — expert
https://tass.com/economy/1745855
February 13, 2024, 4:52 PM
Earlier, the Austrian Ministry of Energy reported that the share of Russian natural gas in Austria's energy balance reached 98% in December 2023
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Israel, Hamas making progress in Gaza ceasefire talks — media
https://tass.com/world/1745853
February 13, 2024, 4:51 PM
Another source from the Western diplomatic corps in Egypt confirmed that a six-week truce was indeed on the table, but more work is still needed to reach an agreement
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Ukrainian opposition politician says special op only way to ensure future for Ukrainians
https://tass.com/world/1745851
February 13, 2024, 4:49 PM
Viktor Medvedchuk recalled the actual ethnocide that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has unleashed against the Russian-speaking population, history and the Russian language
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Launch of Crew Dragon with crew including Russian cosmonaut postponed until February 28
https://tass.com/science/1745847
February 13, 2024, 4:25 PM
The crew includes NASA astronauts Michael Barratt, Matthew Dominick and Jeanette Epps and Roscosmos’s Alexander Grebenkin
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NATO disintegration is just a matter of time, says Politico
https://tass.com/defense/1745845
February 13, 2024, 4:24 PM
It is reported that the only real question the election will resolve for Europe’s security is the timing of NATO’s collapse
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Shelling of residents on Dnieper left bank causes no outflow of population — governor
https://tass.com/politics/1745843
February 13, 2024, 4:14 PM
Vladimir Saldo emphasized that now a gradual increase in the number of residents on the left bank of the Dnieper can already be seen, with exact numbers unclear
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Denazification of Kiev regime fundamental for both Russia, Ukraine — Duma speaker
https://tass.com/politics/1745841
February 13, 2024, 4:13 PM
Earlier, the director of the state museum-reserve, the Kiev Pechersk Lavra, subordinate to the Ministry of Culture, Maxim Ostapenko proposed to include the remains of Stolypin, buried on the territory of the Lavra, in the exchange fund with Russia
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One-quarter of Gaza residents live in catastrophic conditions per UN classification
https://tass.com/world/1745839
February 13, 2024, 4:08 PM
The situation is exacerbated by the fact that in addition to problems with delivering aid, local agricultural infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed
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Russian army inflicts losses on Ukrainian manpower, materiel in 114 areas
https://tass.com/politics/1745837
February 13, 2024, 4:07 PM
It is reported that the Russian army destroyed up to 250 servicemen and 9 pieces of equipment of the Ukrainian army south of Donetsk in one day
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Russian banks prevent fraudulent thefts worth $63.5 bln in 2023 — Bank of Russia
https://tass.com/economy/1745835
February 13, 2024, 4:06 PM
As a result of attacks by cyber fraudsters, bank customer losses increased by 11.5%
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Iranian expert urges international pressure to tackle Gaza crisis
https://tass.com/world/1745833
February 13, 2024, 3:42 PM
Mohammad Reza Deshiri noted that in order to settle the situation, the countries in the region "must give priority to diplomatic channels of settlement rather than military methods"
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Resuming Moscow-Tokyo dialogue hinges on policy shift from Japan — diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1745831
February 13, 2024, 3:38 PM
The ministry put the blame for the deterioration of Russian-Japanese relations "entirely on official Tokyo, which sacrificed its national interests to the United States’ geopolitical ambitions"
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Middle East has chance to move out of West’s shadow — expert
https://tass.com/politics/1745829
February 13, 2024, 3:37 PM
Nikolay Surkov stressed that today the Middle East was witnessing what he described as "the formation of regional centers of power that can theoretically unite the region and calm things down"
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Russian embassy to hold meeting at Canadian Foreign Ministry over Hunka — ambassador
https://tass.com/politics/1745827
February 13, 2024, 3:32 PM
"We will ask if they are to investigate Hunka’s past at the national level, and also clarify whether he declared his SS past when he obtained Canadian citizenship," Oleg Stepanov noted
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Politico questions Europe’s ability to defend itself without US
https://tass.com/defense/1745825
February 13, 2024, 3:22 PM
It is reported that following Trump’s loss to Biden in the 2020 presidential election, "it seemed like everything had gone back to normal"
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Beijing opposes sanctions against Chinese companies cooperating with Russia — statement
https://tass.com/economy/1745823
February 13, 2024, 3:12 PM
The Chinese diplomats said that the country "will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises"
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Zelensky's presidential powers to expire May 21 — Ukrainian legislator
https://tass.com/world/1745821
February 13, 2024, 3:11 PM
Alexander Dubinsky argues that the only situation where the president can continue to fulfill his duties after the expiration of his term is the period until the president-elected takes office
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Former MP says Ukrainian troops suffer losses during strike on Kiev-controlled area in DPR
https://tass.com/politics/1745817
February 13, 2024, 2:54 PM
It is reported that the losses could be about 200 troops
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OPEC keeps outlook on oil demand growth for 2024, 2025
https://tass.com/economy/1745815
February 13, 2024, 2:53 PM
In absolute terms, global oil demand may reach 104.4 mln barrels per day in 2024, and 106.25 mln barrels per day in 2025
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Russian company of Siemens Energy files for bankruptcy — register
https://tass.com/economy/1745813
February 13, 2024, 2:52 PM
The decision is due to the impossibility to continue economic activity in the long term, the refusal of specific creditors to resolve the dispute peacefully, the actual suspension of economic activity, and insufficient profitability
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OPEC nations cut oil production by 226,000 barrels per day within OPEC+ deal in January
https://tass.com/economy/1745809
February 13, 2024, 2:49 PM
However, the parameters of the OPEC+ deal do not consider voluntary output cuts, which a number of OPEC+ nations stick to, including some OPEC countries as well
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Military mobilization of 500,000 Ukrainians could cost $34 bln — financial expert
https://tass.com/world/1745807
February 13, 2024, 2:46 PM
Kiev may as well start printing money to tackle the problem, as a new mobilization is inevitable for Ukraine even if it lacks the money to carry it out, Yevgeny Dubogryz argued
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Turkey ready to serve as Gaza mediator and guarantor for solution to crisis — Erdogan
https://tass.com/world/1745803
February 13, 2024, 2:42 PM
"Any step towards a solution to the Palestinian problem, made without the creation of a Palestinian state, will be incomplete," the Turkish leader emphasized
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Russia’s oil output up by 0.3 mbd in December 2023 to 9.5 mbd — OPEC
https://tass.com/economy/1745799
February 13, 2024, 2:33 PM
For 2023, Russian liquids production is expected to decrease by 0.1 mln barrels per day, to average 10.9 mln barrels per day
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Ukrainian opposition politician Medvedchuk says was exchanged for foreign captives in 2022
https://tass.com/world/1745797
February 13, 2024, 2:32 PM
According to Viktor Medvedchuk, he had been placed under house arrest on unlawful high treason charges
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Canada refuses to extradite Nazi Hunka — Russian ambassador to Ottawa
https://tass.com/politics/1745791
February 13, 2024, 2:28 PM
A corresponding note was received from the Canadian Foreign Ministry on February 12
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Europe abdicates from any geostrategic role whatsoever, leaving US in charge — El Mundo
https://tass.com/world/1745789
February 13, 2024, 2:28 PM
The article also states that, unlike the US, the EU invests in social peace
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Russia’s foreign trade surplus up to $9.7 bln in January — Central Bank
https://tass.com/economy/1745787
February 13, 2024, 2:25 PM
Meanwhile, the surplus of the country’s payment account balance gained $1 bln in the same period to $6.4 bln
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Poland to increase army size to 220,000 by end of year — Defense Ministry
https://tass.com/defense/1745785
February 13, 2024, 2:22 PM
According to the Polish Defense Ministry's figures for October 2023, the number of soldiers in the Polish army is currently about 187,000 soldiers and officers
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Russian pathogen database to become largest worldwide by year-end — official
https://tass.com/society/1745783
February 13, 2024, 2:21 PM
It is reported that by the end of this year it will contain information on more than 40,000 pathogens and will surpass the largest known database of a foreign country
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Putin discusses topical issues with Security Council
https://tass.com/politics/1745773
February 13, 2024, 2:05 PM
The first report on the agenda was that of Justice Minister Konstantin Chuichenko
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Russia’s public health watchdog develops prototype of unique flu vaccine — official
https://tass.com/society/1745771
February 13, 2024, 2:01 PM
The Second Future Technologies Forum kicked off on Tuesday at Moscow’s World Trade Center with a focus on medical and healthcare issues
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Russian national sentenced in Finland for allegedly violating EU travel ban
https://tass.com/society/1745769
February 13, 2024, 1:58 PM
According to earlier reports, Vojislav Torden is banned from entering the Schengen zone by Norway and the Czech Republic
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Russian hockey team’s 2026 Olympic participation to be determined next year — IIHF chief
https://tass.com/sports/1745767
February 13, 2024, 1:58 PM
Last October, the IIHF announced that Russia could play in the same group with the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy if Russia is cleared to participate in the event
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Biden, Zelensky responsible for deaths in Ukraine — US journalist Hinkle
https://tass.com/world/1745765
February 13, 2024, 1:52 PM
The US has transferred more than 60 packages of military aid to Ukraine since the beginning of the special military operation
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Persecution of journalists becomes disturbing norm in West — MFA
https://tass.com/politics/1745763
February 13, 2024, 1:47 PM
According to Maria Zakharova, Russian radio broadcasters are now "facing problems in delivering information to foreign audiences, which are artificially politicized and are related to the desire of the countries of the 'collective West' to isolate their societies from sources of alternative viewpoints"
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Russian defense equipment transfer from Ecuador to Ukraine proving it is not 'scrap metal'
https://tass.com/defense/1745759
February 13, 2024, 1:30 PM
Russia offered options of interaction to keep the equipment and the materiel serviceable to Ecuador but no response followed, the Service noted
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US, UK deliver strikes on Houthi targets in western Yemen — TV
https://tass.com/world/1745757
February 13, 2024, 1:30 PM
The Houthis have attacked dozens of civilian vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since mid-November of last year
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Russia’s defeat in Ukraine impossible, Elon Musk says
https://tass.com/world/1745753
February 13, 2024, 1:28 PM
The US businessman urged US residents to "contact their elected representatives" about the Ukraine assistance package being debated in Congress
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Palestinian-Israeli conflict should have been 'nipped in the bud' — Lavrov
https://tass.com/politics/1745747
February 13, 2024, 1:26 PM
"It is sad that the Security Council spoke out much weaker on this issue than the General Assembly which approved a resolution with a call for a ceasefire," the Russian foreign minister noted
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Adidas Running workout app will stop working in Russia
https://tass.com/economy/1745749
February 13, 2024, 1:26 PM
Users were also wished "further success in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and in sporting endeavors"
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Switzerland can't be trusted as mediator on Ukraine — Lavrov
https://tass.com/politics/1745743
February 13, 2024, 1:16 PM
Non-NATO and non-EU member Switzerland supports the EU's anti-Russian sanctions
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US, UK want Gaza placed under Israel’s strategic control — Lavrov
https://tass.com/politics/1745727
February 13, 2024, 1:01 PM
"This prescription does not envision moving towards a Palestinian state, but putting Gaza under the advantageous control of the Israeli authorities," the top Russian diplomat emphasized
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Russian envoy passes on congratulations to DPRK leader on eve of Kim Jong Il’s birthday
https://tass.com/politics/1745721
February 13, 2024, 1:01 PM
Alexander Matsegora presented the flowers and message in his capacity as the dean of the diplomatic corps at a meeting with Han Su Chol
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Saudi Aramco's refusal to increase oil output capacity does not mean demand decline — OPEC
https://tass.com/economy/1745723
February 13, 2024, 12:59 PM
The OPEC Secretary General noted that with regard to oil demand, the organization believes in its stability and adheres to its latest forecast - in the January OPEC report, oil demand growth in 2024 was expected at 2.2 mln bpd
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Date of Abbas’s visit to Russia unknown yet — ambassador
https://tass.com/world/1745715
February 13, 2024, 12:51 PM
Mahmoud Abbas planned to visit Russia last fall, but his visit was postponed indefinitely at the request of the Palestinian side
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Putin’s State of the Nation Address to be announced in due time — Kremlin spokesman
https://tass.com/politics/1745711
February 13, 2024, 12:42 PM
Leader of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation Gennady Zyuganov said earlier that the president is expected to deliver his annual address in late February
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Russia hopes to host another intra-Palestinian meeting in foreseeable future — Lavrov
https://tass.com/politics/1745709
February 13, 2024, 12:39 PM
During his visit to New York in late January, the Russian Foreign Minister met with the UN envoys of the member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to discuss potential consultations on the Palestinian-Israeli settlement in Moscow
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Russian Industry Ministry discussing duty-free purchases limit with business
https://tass.com/economy/1745707
February 13, 2024, 12:38 PM
The media reported earlier that Russian authorities are discussing reduction of the duty-free purchases in foreign online stores
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Moscow Exchange working to resume trading on securities market
https://tass.com/economy/1745705
February 13, 2024, 12:31 PM
The exchange has not yet reported the reasons why the trading system failed
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Russian air defense forces down Ukrainian drone over borderline Bryansk region
https://tass.com/politics/1745703
February 13, 2024, 12:26 PM
There were no casualties or damage
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US Senate passes bill on aid to Ukraine
https://tass.com/world/1745699
February 13, 2024, 12:22 PM
This is a package bill which does not contain any provisions for tougher controls at the US’ southern border with Mexico
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Lavrov sees US pushing entire Middle East toward brink of crisis
https://tass.com/politics/1745697
February 13, 2024, 12:18 PM
The United States and its allies are seeking domination in the Middle East while seeking to squeeze Russia out of all settlement mechanisms in the region, the top Russian diplomat lamented
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Russia cooperating with Arab countries to rebuild Syria — Lavrov
https://tass.com/politics/1745695
February 13, 2024, 12:15 PM
The top Russian diplomat emphasized that the Astana platform on the settlement in Syria continues to operate
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Russia sees no prospects for stabilization in Gaza given Israel’s position — Lavrov
https://tass.com/politics/1745693
February 13, 2024, 12:10 PM
The top Rusian diplomat said that Russia drew attention at the UN Security Council meeting on the Palestinian issue to its long-standing initiative to hold consultations with the region’s countries to "harmonize their approaches in support of the creation of a Palestinian state"
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Putin chooses not to participate in campaign debates — Central Election Commission
https://tass.com/politics/1745691
February 13, 2024, 12:09 PM
The candidates will be able to use free airtime on five federal television channels and three radio stations starting from Monday, February 19
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Moscow Exchange announces suspension of trading on its securities market
https://tass.com/economy/1745689
February 13, 2024, 11:55 AM
The MOEX index was at 3,254.83 points (+0.19%), while the RTS index rose to 1,122.89 points (+0.17%)
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Israeli military reports killing dozens of armed radicals in Gaza Strip
https://tass.com/world/1745685
February 13, 2024, 11:45 AM
Also, "two terrorists attempted to move under the cover of the Gazan civilian population" in western Khan Yunis, as "one of the terrorists was identified pointing a pistol at an IDF vehicle, the Israeli military reported
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Azerbaijan’s Constitutional Court affirms Ilham Aliyev as president
https://tass.com/world/1745679
February 13, 2024, 11:35 AM
Aliyev won the vote by a large margin, having garnered, according to the CEC, 92.12% or 4,567,458 votes
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Iran buying about three million tons of Russian grain annually
https://tass.com/economy/1745677
February 13, 2024, 11:33 AM
Iran joined ranks of top five Russian grain importers, the Russian Union of Grain Exporters said on February 1
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Russia expects that there is still a chance to preserve ECOWAS unity — diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1745675
February 13, 2024, 11:33 AM
Vsevolod Tkachenko noted that "West African states should decide for themselves how to find a way out of the current situation"
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Palestinian death toll in Gaza Strip nears 30,000 — Lavrov
https://tass.com/world/1745669
February 13, 2024, 11:20 AM
And the death toll is rising, the top Russian diplomat said, as he referred to a recent bombing of the city of Rafah that left 100 civilians killed and over 200 others wounded
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Russia makes visible contribution to security of African countries — Foreign Ministry
https://tass.com/politics/1745661
February 13, 2024, 11:20 AM
Vsevolod Tkachenko explained that Russia works both in a multilateral framework, primarily as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, and on a bilateral basis
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Europe witnesses crackdown on undesirable dissident media — Kremlin
https://tass.com/politics/1745653
February 13, 2024, 11:14 AM
Dmitry Peskov pointed out that in Europe any media outlets and sources that deviate from the mainstream trend are immediately labeled as propaganda tools
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Russia to legally prosecute anyone who encroaches on its property — Kremlin
https://tass.com/politics/1745651
February 13, 2024, 11:13 AM
Dmitry Peskov commented on the EU Council resolution, which will provide a legal basis for using profits from Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine
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South Korea promises to deliver crushing blow in case of provocations by DPRK
https://tass.com/world/1745641
February 13, 2024, 11:10 AM
Colonel Lee Seong-joon added that the military department, jointly with the US, was monitoring the North Korean test of new weapons on February 11 in real-time
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Estonian prime minister declared wanted for desecration of historical memory — Kremlin
https://tass.com/politics/1745629
February 13, 2024, 10:56 AM
Earlier, Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and Secretary of State Taimar Peterkop, as well as Lithuanian Culture Minister Simonas Kairys appeared on the wanted list of the Russian Interior Ministry
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