SOCAR, Tatneft sign cooperation agreement in petrochemicals
https://tass.com/economy/1757187
March 8, 2024, 12:36 AM
The parties also discussed the prospects for cooperation, including human capital development
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UN Security Council plans to hold meeting on Ukraine on March 8
https://tass.com/world/1757185
March 7, 2024, 11:48 PM
A diplomatic source in the world organization told, the meeting was scheduled at the request of Ukraine with the support of Ecuador, the United Kingdom, and France in connection with the strike of the Russian Armed Forces on Odess
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Russia considers confiscation of its assets is considered illegal — ambassador
https://tass.com/politics/1757179
March 7, 2024, 10:35 PM
"Such decision on confiscation, if implemented, will damage both the legal integrity of the global financial system, as well as the reputation of Switzerland as a rule of law state and a reliable financial center," Russian Ambassador to Switzerland Sergey Garmonin said
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London plans to increase number of drones supplied to Ukraine to 10,000
https://tass.com/world/1757177
March 7, 2024, 10:22 PM
"I am ramping up our commitment to arm Ukraine with cutting-edge new drones coming directly from the UK’s world-leading defence industries - straight from the factory floor to the frontline," Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said
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Putin congratulates women on International Women’s Day
https://tass.com/politics/1757173
March 7, 2024, 9:20 PM
Russian President noted that family remains one of the most important things for a woman
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Ukrainian president to visit Turkey on March 8
https://tass.com/world/1757169
March 7, 2024, 9:19 PM
Vladimir Zelensky and Recep Tayyip Erdogan will exchange opinions on the ways to settle the conflict in Ukraine and solutions leading to a "stable peace in the region"
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Russia, Moldova strive for divergent goals — politician
https://tass.com/politics/1757163
March 7, 2024, 8:44 PM
Head of Gagauzia Evghenia Gutul said that Moldovan President Maia Sandu wants to break them off and drag the country into a war
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UN Security Council to hold session on Ukraine on March 8
https://tass.com/world/1757161
March 7, 2024, 8:41 PM
A diplomatic source at the UN told that the session was set up per Ukraine’s request supported by Western countries
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US, UK hit Hodeidah airport in Yemen — TV
https://tass.com/world/1757159
March 7, 2024, 8:35 PM
According to Al Masirah television channel, the coalition forces attacked Houthi targets near the port of Ras Isa
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Majority of Germans object to Taurus supplies to Ukraine — poll
https://tass.com/world/1757157
March 7, 2024, 8:11 PM
According to a poll ordered by the ARD television channel, the share of those supporting missile supplies shrank by seven percentage points compared to August 2023
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Yandex N.V. shareholders approve Russian business sale deal
https://tass.com/economy/1757151
March 7, 2024, 7:30 PM
The transaction amount remains unchanged, it will total 475 bln rubles ($5.23 bln), the technology company said
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Russia cares little about Zaluzhny’s appointment Ukrainian ambassador to UK — Kremlin
https://tass.com/politics/1757147
March 7, 2024, 7:20 PM
Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said: "we don’t care"
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Obligatory evacuation of children announced in four Kiev-controlled settlements in DPR
https://tass.com/world/1757143
March 7, 2024, 7:15 PM
According to Ukraine’s ministry, twenty-eight children and their families or legal representatives will be evacuated
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Swiss lawmakers vote to transfer Russian assets to Ukraine
https://tass.com/world/1757139
March 7, 2024, 6:59 PM
The press service stressed that "as opposed to the Swiss People’s Party, there was no unity among other political parties" during the vote
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US exports to Russia lowest since 1992 — statistics
https://tass.com/economy/1757137
March 7, 2024, 6:53 PM
The decline in trade is associated with large-scale export restrictions and other sanctions introduced by the US against Russia
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Zelensky okays Zaluzhny as Ukrainian ambassador to UK
https://tass.com/world/1757135
March 7, 2024, 6:48 PM
The ministry’s press statement appeared practically simultaneously with reports about Zelensky’s meeting with visiting UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps
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Russia extends suspension of oil statistics publications until April 2025
https://tass.com/economy/1757131
March 7, 2024, 6:47 PM
Russia suspended publications of oil and gas production data from information for March and the first quarter of 2023
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Russian stock indices in the green on Thursday — market data
https://tass.com/economy/1757129
March 7, 2024, 6:41 PM
The dollar moved up by 0.01% to 90.6 rubles, the euro surged by 0.38% to 98.92 rubles
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Erdogan announces plans to bring all reactors of Akkuyu nuclear plant into service by 2028
https://tass.com/economy/1757127
March 7, 2024, 6:33 PM
The Akkuyu NPP is the first nuclear power plant in Turkey
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Senior Russian diplomat, UAE president reiterate commitment to trade, energy cooperation
https://tass.com/politics/1757125
March 7, 2024, 6:32 PM
"While discussing international and regional issues of mutual interest, the sides noted that the two countries share the principled position that there is no alternative to the peaceful settlement of numerous conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa," it added
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Russia’s figure skating coach Tarasova wants Valieva to be back on national team’s roster
https://tass.com/sports/1757123
March 7, 2024, 6:25 PM
FSFR chief Kogan stated earlier in the day that "Valieva is currently not on the list of the Russian national team"
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Iranian president, Armenian defense minister discuss bilateral cooperation
https://tass.com/world/1757121
March 7, 2024, 6:00 PM
The two ministers discussed issues on the international and regional agenda and reached agreements on matters of mutual interest, the ministry noted
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As NATO member, Sweden risks being dragged into someone else’s wars — lawmaker
https://tass.com/world/1757119
March 7, 2024, 5:57 PM
According to Kerstin Bergeo, chairwoman of the anti-war organization Svenska Freds, what the world needs is not an expansion of NATO, but more diplomatic efforts
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Moldovan president accuses Russia of seeking to stage state coup in Moldova
https://tass.com/world/1757117
March 7, 2024, 5:51 PM
Apart from that, Maia Sandu thanked Macron for supporting the current Moldovan government and offering financial and military assistance
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Top Chinese diplomat warns US against being focused on containing China
https://tass.com/world/1757115
March 7, 2024, 5:33 PM
Wang Yi called on the United States "to work together with China to promote bilateral relations along the path of stable, healthy and sustainable development"
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Russian Cabinet renews temporary ban on rapeseed exports
https://tass.com/economy/1757113
March 7, 2024, 5:32 PM
Earlier restrictions of rapeseed exports were in effect from September 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024
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Russian budget deficit provisionally stands at $16.5 bln in 2M 2024 — Finance Ministry
https://tass.com/economy/1757109
March 7, 2024, 5:30 PM
Non-oil and gas revenues of the Russian budget soared by 53.5% year on year in January - February 2024 against the like period of the last year, the Finance Ministry informed
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Medvedev warns Russia will pull no punches with France in response to Macron
https://tass.com/politics/1757107
March 7, 2024, 5:29 PM
The politician also wrote, "In hostem omina licita," a Latin phrase that can roughly be translated as "everything is legal if it is done to an enemy"
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NATO to fly Sweden’s flag on March 11 — Stoltenberg
https://tass.com/world/1757103
March 7, 2024, 5:27 PM
Earlier, the US Department of State said that the protocol on Sweden’s accession to the North Atlantic Alliance had officially taken effect
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Russian federal budget revenues gain 58.5% in January — February 2024
https://tass.com/economy/1757101
March 7, 2024, 5:26 PM
The pace of revenues and funding of expenditures in January 2024 evidences that the federal budget is performed in line with target parameters of the structural balance, the ministry noted
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Russian Interior Ministry puts journalist Alexander Kushnar on wanted list
https://tass.com/society/1757099
March 7, 2024, 5:16 PM
Currently, Alexander Kushnar resides outside Russia
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Funds for buying munitions for Ukraine raised — Czech president
https://tass.com/world/1757093
March 7, 2024, 5:05 PM
Addressing the Munich Security Conference on February 17, Czech President Petr Pavel said that Prague had found a possibility to buy hundreds of thousands of artillery rounds for Ukraine in third countries in case funds for that were available
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Ukrainian authorities to evacuate residents of 57 settlements in Kupyansk direction
https://tass.com/politics/1757091
March 7, 2024, 4:56 PM
Ukrainian authorities carry out population displacement on a regular basis, motivating it by security concerns
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West lauds terrorists, if they fight against Russia — Security Council’s secretary
https://tass.com/politics/1757087
March 7, 2024, 4:40 PM
"Another confirmation of this is the opening of a memorial plaque to former terrorist leader Johar Dudayev in the Poltava Region of Ukraine in February this year," Nikolay Patrushev stated
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Hamas against refugees returning to northern Gaza on Israeli terms — TV channel
https://tass.com/world/1757085
March 7, 2024, 4:39 PM
The sources conclude that serious differences of opinion on prisoner swaps still remain between Hamas and Israel and talks will resume next week
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German Foreign Ministry strongly urges citizens not to travel to Russia
https://tass.com/world/1757083
March 7, 2024, 4:29 PM
Until now, the German ministry just recommend not to travel to Russia, but the word "strongly" appeared in its warning for the first time
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Netanyahu says Israel to expand Gaza hostilities to Rafah
https://tass.com/world/1757081
March 7, 2024, 4:27 PM
It is also noted the mounting international on Israel in light of the ongoing operation in Gaza
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Armenia certain it can ensure border control at Yerevan airport without Russian assistance
https://tass.com/society/1757077
March 7, 2024, 4:23 PM
Earlier, Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan said that Yerevan had sent an official letter to Moscow asking it to discontinue the operations of Russian border guards at Zvartnots Airport
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Ukraine’s army forced to retreat due to poor fortifications, says military expert
https://tass.com/world/1757067
March 7, 2024, 4:03 PM
Ukrainian troops can only try to stabilize the situation, Alexey Getman said, adding that this situation "may last long" unless Kiev’s partners came to its rescue
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Hungary hands to US ratification papers for Sweden’s accession to NATO
https://tass.com/world/1757065
March 7, 2024, 3:57 PM
On Thursday afternoon, Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom, who are also in Washington, will visit the US Department of State to submit their NATO accession paperwork
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Germany’s CDU/CSU bloc to put supplies of Taurus missiles to Ukraine to another vote
https://tass.com/world/1757063
March 7, 2024, 3:54 PM
Thorsten Frei said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz "has no arguments left"
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Rutte's appointment as NATO chief would be compromise for Germany, Baltics — media
https://tass.com/world/1757061
March 7, 2024, 3:48 PM
It is emphasized that Rutte will also need these skills if he is appointed NATO secretary general, as he will have to deal with "vegetarian Germans" and Eastern European politicians who are proposing to attack Russia right now
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Sweden to be seen as threat by Russia after joining NATO — senior Russian lawmaker
https://tass.com/politics/1757059
March 7, 2024, 3:47 PM
Konstantin Kosachev stressed that this is a colossal status loss for Sweden
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No fair scenarios among Western schemes for confiscation of Russian funds — Russian envoy
https://tass.com/politics/1757057
March 7, 2024, 3:46 PM
The EU, the US, Japan and Canada have frozen Russian assets worth a total amount of around $300 bln
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Germany renews external management of Rosneft Deutschland for six months — ministry
https://tass.com/economy/1757055
March 7, 2024, 3:43 PM
On September 16, 2022, German authorities transferred Rosneft Deutschland and RN Refining & Marketing GmbH to be managed by the Federal Network Agency
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Berlin fears Germans traveling to Russia, discovering truth — Russian diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1757053
March 7, 2024, 3:40 PM
On March 7, the German Foreign Ministry published a press release "strongly discouraging" its citizens from visiting Russia
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West to be held responsible in case of conflict with Russia — deputy envoy to OSCE
https://tass.com/politics/1757051
March 7, 2024, 3:31 PM
"There will be no winners in such a conflict, at least in the West," Maxim Buyakevich said
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Border delimitation commissions of Armenia, Azerbaijan hold meeting
https://tass.com/world/1757041
March 7, 2024, 3:23 PM
According to the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry, the sides of the meeting, which was held on the Azerbaijani-Armenian border, agreed to finalize the draft regulation on joint activities as soon as possible
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Russia’s figure skating star Valieva excluded from national team’s roster
https://tass.com/sports/1757047
March 7, 2024, 3:17 PM
"Everything is done in compliance with the legislative documents," Director General of the Figure Skating Federation of Russia Alexander Kogan said
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Popular attitudes toward US souring across Middle East, poll shows
https://tass.com/world/1757043
March 7, 2024, 3:16 PM
According to an opinion poll conducted among more than 8,000 respondents in 16 countries across the region, as many as 76% of those polled said that their attitude toward the United States had become "more negative"
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France increasingly involved in Ukrainian conflict — Kremlin
https://tass.com/politics/1757037
March 7, 2024, 2:58 PM
Dmitry Peskov pointed out that very contradictory statements had been coming from Paris in recent days
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UN’s role should be enhanced amid crises, challenges — China's foreign minister
https://tass.com/world/1757035
March 7, 2024, 2:57 PM
According to Wang Yi, the UN is the main mechanism for achieving world peace and development, as well as an important ground for most small and medium-sized countries to participate in international affairs on an equitable basis
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Putin takes crack at firing missile on simulator during tour of pilot training academy
https://tass.com/politics/1757025
March 7, 2024, 2:45 PM
Major General Anatoly Yudin, head of the school, showed the Russian leader how to fire a missile on a simulated mission
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China wants no war, chaos on Korean Peninsula — Foreign Minister
https://tass.com/world/1757023
March 7, 2024, 2:43 PM
"Anyone trying to use the Korean Peninsula issue to revive the retrogressive Cold War confrontation will be held accountable by history, anyone undermining regional peace and stability will pay a heavy price," Wang Yi said
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Germany wants to expand its presence in Arctic — defense minister
https://tass.com/world/1757019
March 7, 2024, 2:38 PM
It is reported that Germany is strengthening cooperation with Norway and its new NATO partners - Finland and Sweden
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Russia’s international reserves down $0.9 bln over week — Central Bank
https://tass.com/economy/1757017
March 7, 2024, 2:36 PM
Reserves totaled $582 bln as of February 23
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Sweden's NATO accession protocol enters into force — US State Department
https://tass.com/world/1757015
March 7, 2024, 2:35 PM
"Accordingly, the Protocol entered into force on March 7, 2024," the department said
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Russia’s international reserves declining in February — Central Bank
https://tass.com/economy/1757013
March 7, 2024, 2:34 PM
Currency reserves lost 0.88% to $430.115 bln in February 2024
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Russian economy adapted to sanctions, Putin says
https://tass.com/economy/1757009
March 7, 2024, 2:33 PM
"The economy showed adaptability to challenges and difficulties, and resilience," Veniamin Kondratyev noted
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Fortifications being built round the clock in Kiev-controlled part of Zaporozhye Region
https://tass.com/world/1757011
March 7, 2024, 2:31 PM
Ivan Fedorov said that Kiev had allocated more than $34 million for the construction of fortifications in areas under its control in the Zaporozhye Region
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Western attempts to destabilize North Caucasus continue — top security official
https://tass.com/politics/1757003
March 7, 2024, 2:27 PM
According to Nikolay Patrushev, the events of October 2023 in Dagestan, when mass riots occurred as a result of provocations and Internet incitement coming from abroad, which led to the disruption of airport operations, are a vivid example of it
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Putin shares secrets to long, healthy life in talk with female officers
https://tass.com/society/1757005
March 7, 2024, 2:27 PM
The Russian leader said that in order to stay in good health, he exercises regularly and also tries not to drink any alcohol
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President Putin says Sambo wrestling is Russia’s national sport
https://tass.com/sports/1757001
March 7, 2024, 2:25 PM
The Russian president visited on Thursday a newly-built Sambo wrestling sports center in the country’s southern city of Krasnodar
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Russian ERS satellite to be launched by end of March — Roscosmos
https://tass.com/science/1756997
March 7, 2024, 2:23 PM
Data received by the satellite are used to study natural resources, monitor environment pollution and degrading, and control of water and land conservation areas
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China supports Palestine's aspiration to join UN — Foreign Minister
https://tass.com/world/1756993
March 7, 2024, 2:20 PM
Wang Yi called the ongoing conflict "a tragedy for humanity and a disgrace·for civilization"
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France, Moldova conclude defense cooperation agreement
https://tass.com/world/1756995
March 7, 2024, 2:16 PM
According to French President Emmanuel Macron, a mission of the French Defense Ministry will open in Chisinau in the near future
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No attack perpetrated on Zelensky's motorcade in Odessa — Medvedev
https://tass.com/defense/1756991
March 7, 2024, 2:15 PM
The politician concluded his post with the Latin proverb: "Nullum malum sine aliquo bono" (There is, in fact, no evil without some good - TASS)
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Russian forces repulse seven Ukrainian counterattacks in Avdeyevka area over past day
https://tass.com/politics/1756985
March 7, 2024, 2:05 PM
Russian forces took advantageous sites and repelled a Ukrainian army attack in the Donetsk area over the past day, the ministry reported
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Miratorg shipped first batch of pork to China, company says
https://tass.com/economy/1756987
March 7, 2024, 2:03 PM
The company looks forward to stable demand and gradual growth of supplies subject to compliance with Russian and Chinese veterinary requirements
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Parliamentary opposition demand Paris set redlines in assistance to Kiev
https://tass.com/world/1756981
March 7, 2024, 2:00 PM
According to the media, French President Emmanuel Macron’s meeting with the leaders of the parliamentary opposition on aid to Ukraine failed to yield a compromise
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Ukraine’s military reserves may be bolstered by 3 mln women
https://tass.com/world/1756977
March 7, 2024, 1:57 PM
It is reported that the analysts propose to engage women in combat and in order to inspire them to join the military service "it is necessary to organize a relevant ad campaign"
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London mayor’s proposal to confiscate Russians’ property illegitimate — Russian ambassador
https://tass.com/economy/1756975
March 7, 2024, 1:54 PM
"The rationale is most often either non-existent or completely senseless," Andrey Kelin noted
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Famous pig artist Pigcasso passes away in South Africa
https://tass.com/society/1756973
March 7, 2024, 1:43 PM
Joanne Lefson, an animal rights activist from the South African city of Franschhoek, picked up the pig from a slaughterhouse in May 2016 when she was four weeks old
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Country of origin checks intensified — Russian customs
https://tass.com/economy/1756969
March 7, 2024, 1:31 PM
In certain cases the origin of the goods should be evidenced by the certificate, the customs press service noted
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Norway to allocate over $150 mln to buy munitions for Ukraine
https://tass.com/world/1756971
March 7, 2024, 1:31 PM
Addressing the Munich Security Conference on February 17, Czech President Petr Pavel said that Prague had found a possibility to buy hundreds of thousands of artillery rounds for Ukraine in third countries in case funds for that were available
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Israel tried to disrupt Cairo talks, Hamas says
https://tass.com/world/1756965
March 7, 2024, 1:20 PM
The senior Hamas official said that Israeli authorities had rejected Hamas demands to end the offensive on the enclave
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Sweden to join NATO on March 7 — White House
https://tass.com/world/1756963
March 7, 2024, 1:16 PM
According to the US Department of State, Antony Blinken will meet with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
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Cairo talks on Gaza end without deal — report
https://tass.com/world/1756959
March 7, 2024, 1:14 PM
Sources told the media that Israel rejected Hamas’s demands for "a permanent ceasefire, withdrawal of military units from the Strip and unconditional return of displaced persons"
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Incident at Severstal occurs due to drone attack
https://tass.com/emergencies/1756957
March 7, 2024, 1:08 PM
Emergency and investigation services are working at the incident scene
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Northern Sea Route is alternative to Russia's Eastern polygon of railways, official says
https://tass.com/economy/1756953
March 7, 2024, 12:51 PM
The Eastern polygon of railway unites the Trans-Siberian railway and the Baikal-Amur Mainline (BAM)
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Von der Leyen endorsed for second term as European Commission head
https://tass.com/world/1756949
March 7, 2024, 12:40 PM
As many as 400 delegates voted for von der Leyen’s nomination with 89 votes against
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Macron’s call for sending NATO troops to Ukraine due to Kiev’s failure — Security Council
https://tass.com/politics/1756941
March 7, 2024, 12:35 PM
"By continuing to provide large-scale military and military-technical assistance, the West is actually participating in the armed conflict," Nikolay Patrushev stressed
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Drone destroyed over Belgorod Region — governor
https://tass.com/politics/1756947
March 7, 2024, 12:35 PM
The Russian Ministry of Defense said earlier that another drone was destroyed over the Belgorod Region
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Top Russian, Nepalese diplomats discuss bilateral cooperation
https://tass.com/politics/1756943
March 7, 2024, 12:29 PM
It is highlighted that the call was initiated by the Nepalese side
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Rosatom reports 33% in revenues from digital business in 2023
https://tass.com/economy/1756939
March 7, 2024, 12:25 PM
It is noted that a significant increase of the Rosatom’s digital business in absolute terms was registered as of the end of 2023
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Olympic Games stand to lose much without participation of Russian athletes — Putin
https://tass.com/sports/1756937
March 7, 2024, 12:24 PM
One of the participants during the president’s visit stated that "without Russia’s participation at the upcoming 2024 Olympics they will not be the Olympic Games"
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Russian security agency says it foiled attack on Moscow synagogue by Islamic State members
https://tass.com/defense/1756935
March 7, 2024, 12:22 PM
It is reported that during an operation to detain them, the terrorists put up armed resistance to Russian FSB staff and as a result were neutralized by return fire
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Putin draws parallels between his warplane experience, flying with cranes
https://tass.com/politics/1756929
March 7, 2024, 12:18 PM
The president also recounted that the pilot-in-command of a Su-27 fighter flight once allowed him to perform a rolling maneuver which he "did on his own"
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West seeking to incite protests, separatism in North Caucasus — senior security official
https://tass.com/defense/1756927
March 7, 2024, 12:13 PM
"Activists of the destructive opposition, supported by foreign non-profit organizations, international organization, foreign media and public funds, are fomenting protests in the North Caucasian regions seeking to undermine people’s confidence in government agencies," Nikolay Patrushev stressed
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Putin sits behind wheel of aircraft simulator during tour of Krasnodar military academy
https://tass.com/politics/1756925
March 7, 2024, 12:08 PM
The Russian president tried out his piloting skills in a Yakovlev Yak-130 subsonic two-seat advanced jet trainer
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Russian official recounts thefts of Cheburashka mascots at World Youth Festival
https://tass.com/society/1756913
March 7, 2024, 11:52 AM
"All pilfered Cheburashkas were subsequently retrieved," Sergey Kiriyenko noted
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Moscow, Baku plan number of measures for recovery of mutual tourist flows — minister
https://tass.com/economy/1756893
March 7, 2024, 11:44 AM
Issues related to expansion of cooperation in the tourism sector were among the key points of discussions during the visit of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to Azerbaijan on March 5-6
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Russia’s artistic gymnastics athletes unable to qualify for 2024 Olympics in France
https://tass.com/sports/1756889
March 7, 2024, 11:36 AM
Russia has lost all chances of qualifying for the upcoming Olympics in France this summer as its national team’s athletes skipped three out of four World Cup series stages
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Russia’s National Wealth Fund totals $135 bln as of March 1 — finance ministry
https://tass.com/economy/1756887
March 7, 2024, 11:33 AM
Currently 227.5 bln Chinese yuan, 358 tons of gold in depersonalized form and 1.24 bln rubles are on accounts of the National Wealth Fund with the Bank of Russia
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Extremist crimes decline by a third in North Caucasus over year — top security official
https://tass.com/politics/1756881
March 7, 2024, 11:25 AM
"Over 50 individuals were additionally identified as those on whom information is available about their complicity in extremist activity and 449 individuals were convicted for extremist crimes," Nikolay Patrushev said
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Russian Foreign Ministry demands US envoy cease promoting three undesirable organizations
https://tass.com/politics/1756879
March 7, 2024, 11:24 AM
"The ambassador was handed an official note demanding an end to any promotion of the aforementioned non-profit organizations, which, if continued, would be regarded as a violation of Russian law," the statement said
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Putin says his flight in nuclear-capable Tu-160M bomber was unscheduled
https://tass.com/defense/1756877
March 7, 2024, 11:21 AM
The Russian president said his schedule was so tight he was only able to take the flight the next day, which he did
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Russia’s FSB thwarts preparations for terrorist attack in northwestern Karelia Region
https://tass.com/society/1756875
March 7, 2024, 11:18 AM
"When apprehended, the perpetrator opened fire with a firearm at the security services and was neutralized," the press office said
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NATO exercises in EU practice confrontation with Russia — Security Council’s secretary
https://tass.com/defense/1756871
March 7, 2024, 11:17 AM
Nikolay Patrushev pointed out that "the exercises of NATO's armed forces in Europe codenamed Steadfast Defender 2024, during which the scenario of an armed confrontation with Russia is being worked out, undoubtedly increase tension and destabilize the situation in the world"
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Scholz wants to induce Kiev to peace talks by refusing to supply Taurus — journalist
https://tass.com/world/1756873
March 7, 2024, 11:14 AM
Matthew Karnitschnig recalled that Scholz belongs to the generation of Germans who grew up under Chancellor Willy Brandt, who became famous for his "New Eastern Policy", which did much to defuse international tensions during the Cold War
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