UK, US launch new strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen — TV
https://tass.com/world/1752549
February 27, 2024, 11:49 PM
According to Al Masirah, the strikes hit the Alluheyah district in the Al Hudaydah Governorate
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US becomes haven for most dangerous criminals from around the world — Musk
https://tass.com/world/1752539
February 27, 2024, 10:49 PM
Anyone can discard the identification documents, walk across the southern border and claim asylum, businessman said
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Russia urges not to support US draft resolution on Gaza at UN Security Council — envoy
https://tass.com/politics/1752531
February 27, 2024, 10:13 PM
The alternative draft Security Council resolution on Gaza proposed by the US is not an alternative at all, but another license to kill Palestinian civilians, Vasily Nebenzya said
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US should realize risks of sending Western troops to Ukraine — Russian ambassador
https://tass.com/politics/1752521
February 27, 2024, 9:54 PM
"Washington's unbridled European satellites" have begun to talk aloud "about the previously unthinkable", Anatoly Antonov said
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Provocative US statements about Russian army may entail negative consequences — ambassador
https://tass.com/politics/1752519
February 27, 2024, 9:34 PM
"The Pentagon should have remembered the basics of international politics," Anatoly Antonov said
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Republic of Congo starts exporting LNG from project with Lukoil participation
https://tass.com/economy/1752513
February 27, 2024, 8:57 PM
The volumes will be marketed by Eni, strengthening and expanding the company’s LNG portfolio, and supporting efforts towards energy security and transition, the company said
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Proposal on sending troops to Ukraine scrutinized by France’s allies for several weeks
https://tass.com/world/1752511
February 27, 2024, 8:56 PM
According to AFP news agency, he United States was quite supportive of this initiative
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Mongolia, Russia to cooperate in creation of joint venture companies — ex-president
https://tass.com/world/1752509
February 27, 2024, 8:49 PM
Punsalmaagiyn Ochirbat said that Russia and Mongolia should get back to the experience of creating joint venture companies such as Erdenet Mining Corporation and Mongolrostsvetmet that were opened with Soviet Union’s participation
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Development of relations with Latin America Russia’s key priority — top security official
https://tass.com/politics/1752497
February 27, 2024, 8:35 PM
Nikolay Patrushev called the development of friendly relations with Latin America one of Russia’s main international priorities
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Strengthening of Belarusian ruble against Russian currency influences decline in inflation
https://tass.com/economy/1752505
February 27, 2024, 8:34 PM
Belarusian Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade Alexey Bogdanov said that global prices for commodities and food went down, same as prices of agriculture producers amid a slowdown of expenditures growth
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Russia ready to continue supporting Latin American countries — security chief
https://tass.com/politics/1752495
February 27, 2024, 8:34 PM
Russia is also ready to continue developing coordination with them within international format, Nikolay Patrushev said
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US to augment pressure on independent states, including Russia — security chief
https://tass.com/politics/1752499
February 27, 2024, 8:33 PM
Nikolay Patrushev added that Latin American countries understand only too well "the situation Russia is currently facing in terms of the sanction pressure"
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Russia to help Latin America protect itself against US interference — security official
https://tass.com/politics/1752501
February 27, 2024, 8:32 PM
Nikolay Patrushev noted that Latin American countries are quite familiar with the US’ aggressive methods on forceful destruction of undesirable governments, political and economic pressure on countries with independent policy
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Germany to do its best to prevent conflict between Russia, NATO — Scholz
https://tass.com/world/1752503
February 27, 2024, 8:31 PM
German Chancellor also said that he objects to supplying Kiev with Taurus long-range cruise missiles
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Radiation levels at Zaporozhye NPP normal — Russian agency
https://tass.com/world/1752493
February 27, 2024, 7:42 PM
The Federal Medical-Biological Agency has been offering sanitary and epidemiological services to the residents of the city of Energodar and ZNPP employees since June 2023
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Lifting of sanctions against Russia only matter of time, Siluanov says
https://tass.com/economy/1752487
February 27, 2024, 7:39 PM
Russian Finance Minister added that western countries use reserve currencies as a political tool
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Ukrainian forces lost over 20 Leopard tanks during summer offensive alone — newspaper
https://tass.com/world/1752483
February 27, 2024, 7:37 PM
According to Sueddeutsche Zeitung, the Leopards were presented as a "wonder weapon" even before Germany shipped them to Ukraine. Now, the Leopard has become "almost a problem" for the Ukrainian forces
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US-led coalition’s aircraft violate Syrian airspace three times in past day
https://tass.com/defense/1752481
February 27, 2024, 7:36 PM
Vadim Kulit, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria said that aircraft of the so-called international anti-terrorist coalition led by the United States continues to create dangerous situation that may cause air accident or incidents and escalate the situation in Syria’s airspace
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Bahraini government delegation to participate in SPIEF in June — Roscongress
https://tass.com/economy/1752479
February 27, 2024, 7:35 PM
The foundation specified that for "the development of mutual integration of the congress and exhibition industries, as well as the promotion of Russian-Bahrain business initiatives, a cooperation agreement was concluded between the Roscongress Foundation and the Albayan Media Group under the patronage of the Russian and Bahrain embassies"
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Russian diplomat points to US’ double standards concerning Syria
https://tass.com/politics/1752477
February 27, 2024, 7:09 PM
Vasily Nebenzya said that the humanitarian situation in Syria keeps getting worse
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Russian security chief arrives in Nicaragua
https://tass.com/politics/1752475
February 27, 2024, 7:04 PM
Earlier, Nikolay Patrushev visited Havana, where he held security consultations with the Cuban partners
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Russia will solve problem of frozen assets and take retaliatory measures if necessary
https://tass.com/economy/1752471
February 27, 2024, 6:59 PM
"If this step is taken, our Western partners will only make things worse for themselves," Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov added
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Bank of Russia considered increasing key rate to 17% in February
https://tass.com/economy/1752469
February 27, 2024, 6:52 PM
The rate increase was supported by a noticeable deterioration in foreign trade terms, including a drop in commodity market prices
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Russia’s banking sector expected to move from surplus to liquidity deficit in 2024
https://tass.com/economy/1752467
February 27, 2024, 6:47 PM
The Bank of Russia also expects that inflation will slow down and amount to 5.7% in quarterly terms in the Q1 of 2024
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Russia plans to offer BRICS to develop financial system independent of politics
https://tass.com/economy/1752465
February 27, 2024, 6:40 PM
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov mentioned establishing "an independent settlement payment system based on new principles, first and foremost digital and blockchain principles"
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Seacom internet provider says Houthis not to blame for cable damage in Red Sea
https://tass.com/economy/1752463
February 27, 2024, 6:33 PM
Such accidents are quite typical in areas where the sea level is low, the company said, adding that they are making efforts to resolve the problem
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Only 'old people and military' remain in Kherson, senator says
https://tass.com/politics/1752461
February 27, 2024, 6:32 PM
Igor Kastyukevich noted that many Ukrainian troops disguise themselves as civilians in Kherson
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Armenia playing it close to the vest with CSTO intentions — source
https://tass.com/world/1752457
February 27, 2024, 6:29 PM
According to the source, no partners have received any explanations or notifications
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US not to send troops to Ukraine — White House
https://tass.com/world/1752447
February 27, 2024, 6:05 PM
Earlier, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico said that a number of European Union and NATO countries were looking at sending their troops to Ukraine under bilateral agreements with Kiev
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France says its jets escorted Russian plane near Estonian border
https://tass.com/world/1752445
February 27, 2024, 6:03 PM
Airspace over the Baltic countries, which do not have their own air force, is controlled by their NATO allies
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Russia’s small agricultural companies harvest around half of total grain volume in 2023
https://tass.com/economy/1752441
February 27, 2024, 5:35 PM
Minister of Agriculture Dmitry Patrushev added that the share of farmers in total agricultural production reaches 15%
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Russia’s top racquet Medvedev clears opening round of 2024 Dubai Open
https://tass.com/sports/1752439
February 27, 2024, 5:31 PM
He is now set to face off in Round 2 of the tournament against the winner of the encounter between Indian wildcard Sumit Nagal and unseeded Italian Lorenzo Sonego
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Zelensky visiting Armenia would be 'point of no return' in Yerevan-Moscow relations — MP
https://tass.com/world/1752433
February 27, 2024, 5:17 PM
Earlier, the media published information about Zelensky's visit to the Armenian capital, which is allegedly scheduled for March
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Egypt airlifts over 50 tons of aid to Gaza — TV
https://tass.com/world/1752431
February 27, 2024, 5:15 PM
Foodstuffs and urgent humanitarian aid are reportedly among the cargoes delivered to the Gaza Strip via the air bridge
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Houthis vow to stop attacking Israeli ships if Gaza truce struck on Hamas’ terms
https://tass.com/world/1752429
February 27, 2024, 5:13 PM
The movement's deputy spokesman also said that the Houthis would not change their decision to attack US and UK ships even if a Gaza ceasefire deal is struck
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NATO could send training missions, not troops, to Ukraine — Lithuanian defense minister
https://tass.com/world/1752427
February 27, 2024, 5:11 PM
According to Arvydas Anusauskas, the issue is at the stage of discussion
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Ukraine’s 'Aidar' battalion, Russian ex-lawmaker Gudkov added to extremist list — agency
https://tass.com/society/1752425
February 27, 2024, 5:08 PM
The list now also includes Sergey Zazulya, who was arrested on suspicion of sabotage at a gas distribution station in the Leningrad Region
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Ukrainian intelligence anticipates coup attempt this spring
https://tass.com/world/1752423
February 27, 2024, 5:05 PM
The operation will allegedly be carried out in order to "pit everyone against everyone, representatives of political leadership included," to sow panic, to "drive a wedge between the military and civilians"
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US attacks Syrian armed forces that fight against IS militants — Nebenzya
https://tass.com/politics/1752421
February 27, 2024, 5:03 PM
The Russian permanent representative to the UN stressed that remaining IS militants, "contrary to Washington’s statements, in fact enjoy its support and patronage"
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Hungary wouldn’t want to border Russia — Orban
https://tass.com/world/1752415
February 27, 2024, 4:47 PM
The prime minister said that not having Russia right across the border would serve Hungary's national security interests best
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Escalation on Middle East has not significantly affected global economy — US Treasury
https://tass.com/economy/1752413
February 27, 2024, 4:36 PM
US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen admitted that if the conflict escalates further, there will be risks for the prospects for the development of the global economy
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Baltic Sea will not become NATO’s as Russian ports stay in place — Kaliningrad authorities
https://tass.com/politics/1752411
February 27, 2024, 4:34 PM
"Kaliningrad is not a threat to anyone. We live on our land and develop our region," Dmitry Lyskov stressed
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Majority of Germans support Scholz's decision not to send Kiev Taurus missiles — poll
https://tass.com/society/1752407
February 27, 2024, 4:29 PM
In addition, 28% of respondents believe what Berlin is currently giving Kiev is excessive
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Russia will be able to double gas exports by 2050 — experts
https://tass.com/economy/1752405
February 27, 2024, 4:12 PM
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak predicted that Russian pipeline gas exports would reach 99.6 bln cubic meters in 2023
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Brazil-Russia relations promote dialogue within BRICS — MFA Secretary General
https://tass.com/world/1752403
February 27, 2024, 4:10 PM
"I am sure that all the main points and all the problems will be reconciled, and we will find some formulas for them," Maria Laura da Rocha added
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Russia-Brazil trade turnover amounted to $8.4 bln in 2023
https://tass.com/economy/1752401
February 27, 2024, 4:06 PM
The international group also explored boosting the supply of Russian mineral fertilizers to Brazil
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US Treasury calls on West to find way to use seized Russian assets for Ukraine’s needs
https://tass.com/economy/1752399
February 27, 2024, 4:04 PM
Janet Yellen called the EU Council's approval of a resolution that would legalize the storage and use of proceeds from Russia's frozen assets an "important first step"
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OPCW must be warned of Kiev's plans to use chemical warfare agent — Russian senator
https://tass.com/politics/1752393
February 27, 2024, 3:59 PM
The OPCW director-general is obliged to initiate an investigation no later than 24 hours after receiving the relevant request from the country in question, complete it within 72 hours and send a report to the Executive Council
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Israel investing heavily in domestic arms production since start of Gaza conflict
https://tass.com/world/1752391
February 27, 2024, 3:57 PM
The ministry said that it had bought thousands of weapons and has orders for thousands more
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Rosatom does not use product supplies to partners as blackmail tool — CEO
https://tass.com/economy/1752389
February 27, 2024, 3:43 PM
According to Alexey Likhachev, nuclear energy safety has always been, is, and will continue to be a top priority
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Russia’s Khachanov clears opening round of 2024 Dubai Open with straight sets win
https://tass.com/sports/1752387
February 27, 2024, 3:39 PM
The 2024 Dubai Open Tennis tournament is an ATP 500 competition on the organization’s calendar and takes place at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre in Dubai between February 26 and March 10
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Finnish Fortum begins arbitration proceedings against Russia
https://tass.com/economy/1752385
February 27, 2024, 3:38 PM
According to the statement, "Fortum will seek compensation for the value of its shares in PAO Fortum and its investments in Russia, amounting to several billions of euros"
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Kazan plans to host European Aquatics Championship in 2028 — sports official
https://tass.com/sports/1752383
February 27, 2024, 3:36 PM
The LEN European Aquatics Championship is held on a biennial basis and includes competitions in swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, open water swimming and high diving
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France considers presence of Western troops in Ukraine possible without involvement
https://tass.com/world/1752381
February 27, 2024, 3:35 PM
It is reported that among new actions on supporting Ukraine France can consider demining, cyber threats, producing weapons locally, in Ukraine
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G7 countries do not have preferred strategy for blocked Russian assets — US Treasury
https://tass.com/economy/1752379
February 27, 2024, 3:34 PM
According to Janet Yellen, Russian assets can be used as collateral for borrowing on world markets
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Ukrainian troops retreat from their positions in two villages near Avdeyevka
https://tass.com/politics/1752377
February 27, 2024, 3:29 PM
It is reported that Ukrainian forces moved to more advantageous defense positions
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South Africa becomes Russia’s top orange supplier
https://tass.com/world/1752373
February 27, 2024, 3:27 PM
Mzuvukile Jeff Maqetuka supplies of oranges from South Africa to the Russian market may gain one quarter in the next few years
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Foreign investment in Tajikistan up 4.4% in 2023
https://tass.com/economy/1752371
February 27, 2024, 3:24 PM
Russia’s investments in the republic amounted to $99.3 mln in 2023, with Moscow becoming the third-biggest investor in Tajikistan’s economy, Kodir Khursedai said
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Yemen's PM extends greetings to Putin from country's Presidential Leadership Council
https://tass.com/world/1752369
February 27, 2024, 3:19 PM
Ahmad Awad bin Mubarak was appointed head of the Yemeni government on February 5, retaining the post of foreign minister, which he has held since late 2020
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Jeff Monson attributes move to Russia to allure of 'Russian spirit'
https://tass.com/society/1752367
February 27, 2024, 3:15 PM
"I am very happy that at some point, I made the decision to become a Russian," the athlete added
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France going to war with Russia would be insane, French politicians say
https://tass.com/world/1752365
February 27, 2024, 3:14 PM
Jean-Luc Melenchon also demanded France's withdrawal from NATO and a peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian conflict
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US Treasury admits risks for dollar in case of confiscation of Russian assets
https://tass.com/economy/1752355
February 27, 2024, 3:08 PM
According to Janet Yellen, the US and its partners are "representing half the global economy and all of the currencies that really have the capacity at this point to serve as reserve currencies"
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Italy against sending troops to Ukraine — top diplomat
https://tass.com/world/1752349
February 27, 2024, 3:02 PM
According to Antonio Tajani, this matter should be tackled very carefully
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Russian forces destroy US-made Abrams tank in Avdeyevka area, top brass reports
https://tass.com/politics/1752347
February 27, 2024, 3:01 PM
According tot the Defense Ministry, Russian forces took advantageous sites and repulsed two Ukrainian army counterattacks in the Kupyansk area
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Houthis deny claims of underwater cable sabotage in Red Sea
https://tass.com/world/1752345
February 27, 2024, 2:58 PM
Israel’s newspaper reported earlier that the Houthis damaged four underwater cables in the Red Sea that are part of the telecom infrastructure linking Europe, Asia, and Africa
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UK doesn’t plan to send troops to Ukraine — PM’s spokesman
https://tass.com/world/1752343
February 27, 2024, 2:54 PM
The spokesman said the UK continues to support Ukraine with military aid and training Ukrainian servicemen
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Rosatom outpaces others in key nuclear technologies — CEO
https://tass.com/economy/1752331
February 27, 2024, 2:35 PM
"What Rosatom is doing for development of the nuclear power sector of the future is completely independent in terms of technology from other players in the market," Aleksey Likhachev stressed
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Lithuania’s ex-foreign minister threatens to 'neutralize' Kaliningrad amid NATO expansion
https://tass.com/world/1752329
February 27, 2024, 2:28 PM
Just prior to Linas Linkevicius’ statement, the Hungarian parliament formally ratified the agreement approving Sweden's accession to NATO
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Russia to raise issue of Ukraine's use of BZ chemical weapons analogue — MFA
https://tass.com/politics/1752325
February 27, 2024, 2:22 PM
Russia’s Federal Security Service earlier said that it had thwarted an attempt by Ukrainian special services to commit a terrorist act in the Zaporozhye Region using an analogue of NATO’s BZ chemical warfare agent
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State Duma approves use of digital currency for international payments
https://tass.com/economy/1752323
February 27, 2024, 2:21 PM
Russian business entities will now be able to do business with their partners using digital rights
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Lavrov downplays significance of EU conferences on Ukraine in Paris
https://tass.com/politics/1752321
February 27, 2024, 2:15 PM
It is reported that not more than 20 or 30 billion US dollars have been allocated for these purposes since then, while the sums going to Kiev are much bigger
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European Parliament approves provision of 50 bln euros to Ukraine
https://tass.com/world/1752319
February 27, 2024, 2:10 PM
The decision was supported by 536 MEPs, while 40 voted against and 39 abstained
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No alternative to Rosatom products in global market — CEO
https://tass.com/economy/1752317
February 27, 2024, 2:09 PM
Rosatom is ready to share its competencies with friendly countries, Aleksey Likhachev noted
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Russian nuclear corporation sees good prospects in cooperating with China, Brazil
https://tass.com/economy/1752313
February 27, 2024, 2:04 PM
Russia is a definite leader in many areas in the global nuclear market at present, Aleksey Likhachev noted
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Central Bank sees twofold decrease in circulation of counterfeit money in Russia in 2023
https://tass.com/economy/1752307
February 27, 2024, 1:54 PM
It is reported that about 1,400 fake foreign banknotes were found in 2023, 373 less than in 2022
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China, US, Japan confirm participation in Far East, Arctic — 2024 conference
https://tass.com/economy/1752305
February 27, 2024, 1:53 PM
The Northern Sea Route's development would be a key topic
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NATO has no plans to send troops to Ukraine — Stoltenberg
https://tass.com/world/1752303
February 27, 2024, 1:53 PM
On February 26, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that a number of EU and NATO members are considering sending their military troops to Ukraine on the basis of bilateral agreements with Kiev
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Kazakh bank Freedom Finance stops operations with Russian Mir cards
https://tass.com/economy/1752301
February 27, 2024, 1:51 PM
Earlier, the US Treasury added the Russian National Payment Card System, which ensures the processing of transactions using Russian Mir cards, to the sanctions list
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Investments in Far East, Arctic projects make $103 billion
https://tass.com/economy/1752299
February 27, 2024, 1:50 PM
As many as $44 billion have been invested, almost 150,000 jobs have been created, and 923 projects have been implemented
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Rossiya 360 expedition participants meet Ural icebreaker on Yenisei River
https://tass.com/economy/1752295
February 27, 2024, 1:48 PM
"It was not for the first time that I have met icebreakers during expeditions, but every time a meeting with an icebreaker is an exciting and long-awaited moment," Bodgan Bulychev said
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First rented Arctic Hectare in Karelia formalized as property
https://tass.com/economy/1752291
February 27, 2024, 1:44 PM
The Arctic Hectare Program offers a free plot of land of up to 1 hectare
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People in Europe disapprove of sending weapons to Ukraine — Lavrov
https://tass.com/politics/1752285
February 27, 2024, 1:41 PM
The Russian top diplomat cited the farmers’ protests going on in Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, France, and other EU countries
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Red Sea security situation should be resolved diplomatically — Lavrov
https://tass.com/politics/1752283
February 27, 2024, 1:37 PM
"We do not justify the shelling of commercial ships, but we also cannot justify the aggressive actions that the United States and Britain are taking against the territory of the Republic of Yemen under this pretext, without any international mandate in the form of a UN Security Council resolution," the top Russian diplomat noted
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Russians perceive social justice as being on the rise in country — poll
https://tass.com/society/1752277
February 27, 2024, 1:32 PM
According to VCIOM, 50% of Russians replied that for them social justice is about welfare guarantees, 23% defined justice through economic benefits, and another 14% spoke about legal protections
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Bank of Russia lowers dollar exchange rate for February 28 to 92.04 rubles
https://tass.com/economy/1752273
February 27, 2024, 1:27 PM
The official yuan exchange rate was lowered by 5 kopecks to 12.7357 rubles
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Macron’s talk of troop deployment to Ukraine shows lack of awareness — Russian diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1752271
February 27, 2024, 1:26 PM
Maria Zakharova pointed out in this regard that just a month ago, the top French diplomat had denied that Paris was involved in recruiting mercenaries for the Kiev regime, slamming direct evidence as "crude Russian propaganda"
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South African ambassador to Russia: BRICS will definitely expand further
https://tass.com/world/1752189
February 27, 2024, 1:15 PM