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Greece to hold Olympic flame lighting ceremony on Tuesday for 2024 Paris Games

The ceremony will be attended by Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and other dignitaries
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Greece to hold Olympic flame lighting ceremony on Tuesday for 2024 Paris Games

The ceremony will be attended by Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and other dignitaries

White House effectively rules out option for US forces to intercept Russian missiles

US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Joe Biden had made it clear that the United States would not take on a combat role in Ukraine
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White House effectively rules out option for US forces to intercept Russian missiles

US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Joe Biden had made it clear that the United States would not take on a combat role in Ukraine

Israel remains on highest alert as it chooses response to Iran’s attack — senior commander

«Iran will face the consequences for its actions,» IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said
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Israel remains on highest alert as it chooses response to Iran’s attack — senior commander

«Iran will face the consequences for its actions,» IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said

Attacks on ZNPP raise risks for nuclear safety — IAEA chief

Rafael Grossi reminded the Security Council that last year he outlined the principles of ensuring safety at the ZNPP to avert the danger of a nuclear incident and called on Russian and Ukraine to observe them
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Attacks on ZNPP raise risks for nuclear safety — IAEA chief

Rafael Grossi reminded the Security Council that last year he outlined the principles of ensuring safety at the ZNPP to avert the danger of a nuclear incident and called on Russian and Ukraine to observe them

Iran has warned US that Israeli response would set off harsh retaliation — minister

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made the statement as he spoke by phone with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi
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Iran has warned US that Israeli response would set off harsh retaliation — minister

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made the statement as he spoke by phone with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi

Russia’s UN envoy says IAEA too cautious as it doesn’t name culprit behind attacks on ZNPP

«Contrary to the obvious facts, the side behind the attacks on the plant is not mentioned, although it is well known to all of us», said Vasily Nebenzya
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Russia’s UN envoy says IAEA too cautious as it doesn’t name culprit behind attacks on ZNPP

«Contrary to the obvious facts, the side behind the attacks on the plant is not mentioned, although it is well known to all of us», said Vasily Nebenzya

Volume of frozen Russian assets in Germany reaches around €3.9 bln

This figure includes frozen assets of individuals and legal entities included in the sanctions list, such as cash, corporate investments, and yachts
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Volume of frozen Russian assets in Germany reaches around €3.9 bln

This figure includes frozen assets of individuals and legal entities included in the sanctions list, such as cash, corporate investments, and yachts

Avtotor launches production of Jetour Dashing crossover in Kaliningrad

General agreement includes organizing the production of the brand’s products in Russia and gradually increasing the level of localization
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Avtotor launches production of Jetour Dashing crossover in Kaliningrad

General agreement includes organizing the production of the brand’s products in Russia and gradually increasing the level of localization

Roscosmos committed to continued collaboration with NASA — CEO

«We, both sides, and you can take it from me - as I meet with colleagues from NASA, would hate to lose this cooperation,» Yury Borisov noted
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Roscosmos committed to continued collaboration with NASA — CEO

«We, both sides, and you can take it from me - as I meet with colleagues from NASA, would hate to lose this cooperation,» Yury Borisov noted

US, Europe’s military force insufficient to fight Russia — expert

Previously, former US Secretary of Defense Advisor Douglas Macgregor said that the failure of the US Administration in the Ukrainian conflict has already disrupted the balance in Europe, strengthening Russia’s positions
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US, Europe’s military force insufficient to fight Russia — expert

Previously, former US Secretary of Defense Advisor Douglas Macgregor said that the failure of the US Administration in the Ukrainian conflict has already disrupted the balance in Europe, strengthening Russia’s positions

Official labels Ukrainian claims about Russia hitting nuclear facility 'total lie'

«Undoubtedly, everything that is going on today, carries a direct threat to nuclear safety,» Renat Karchaa reiterated
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Official labels Ukrainian claims about Russia hitting nuclear facility 'total lie'

«Undoubtedly, everything that is going on today, carries a direct threat to nuclear safety,» Renat Karchaa reiterated

Senior Russian diplomat warns West against aggressive statements about Russia

Sergey Ryabkov pointed out that the West «is ignoring elementary and, as a matter of fact, absolutely obvious principles,» such as the idea that a nuclear power «can never be defeated»
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Senior Russian diplomat warns West against aggressive statements about Russia

Sergey Ryabkov pointed out that the West «is ignoring elementary and, as a matter of fact, absolutely obvious principles,» such as the idea that a nuclear power «can never be defeated»

Almost 18,500 houses submerged in Orenburg Region since start of flooding

As a result of the flooding, a total of 16,547 people have been evacuated from flooded areas, including 4,648 children, according to the press service of the regional government
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Almost 18,500 houses submerged in Orenburg Region since start of flooding

As a result of the flooding, a total of 16,547 people have been evacuated from flooded areas, including 4,648 children, according to the press service of the regional government

Russia urges Israel to stay calm amid Iranian strike — ambassador

«Some radically-oriented members of the [Israeli] Cabinet of Ministers urge for immediate offensive actions,» Anatoly Viktorov stated
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Russia urges Israel to stay calm amid Iranian strike — ambassador

«Some radically-oriented members of the [Israeli] Cabinet of Ministers urge for immediate offensive actions,» Anatoly Viktorov stated

Israel’s aggressive policy threatens Middle East stability, Lebanese PM warns

Najib Mikati emphasized that his country’s government regularly informs the UN Security Council about Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory
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Israel’s aggressive policy threatens Middle East stability, Lebanese PM warns

Najib Mikati emphasized that his country’s government regularly informs the UN Security Council about Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory

Iran detains MSC Aries ship over violation of maritime law — Foreign Ministry

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanani noted that Tehran monitors «all ships in the strategic strait» and prevents violations of the country's sovereignty
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Iran detains MSC Aries ship over violation of maritime law — Foreign Ministry

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanani noted that Tehran monitors «all ships in the strategic strait» and prevents violations of the country's sovereignty

Major shifts in US policy needed for dialogue on strategic stability — Russian diplomat

New agreements on arms control «will not emerge by waving a magic wand,» Sergey Ryabkov stressed
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Major shifts in US policy needed for dialogue on strategic stability — Russian diplomat

New agreements on arms control «will not emerge by waving a magic wand,» Sergey Ryabkov stressed

Chocolate production in Russia rises by 8.9% in January - February — Agriculture Ministry

The production of sweets as a whole increased at the beginning of this year by 9.2% and reached 667,100 tons
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Chocolate production in Russia rises by 8.9% in January - February — Agriculture Ministry

The production of sweets as a whole increased at the beginning of this year by 9.2% and reached 667,100 tons

Belgian Energy Minister announces EU assistance to Ukraine to promote self-sufficiency

According to Tinne Van der Straeten, apart from the Ukrainian minister, the Moldovan energy minister and NATO representatives have also been invited to this meeting
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Belgian Energy Minister announces EU assistance to Ukraine to promote self-sufficiency

According to Tinne Van der Straeten, apart from the Ukrainian minister, the Moldovan energy minister and NATO representatives have also been invited to this meeting

Russia to continue boosting cooperation with countries of Global South, East — Lavrov

The Russian Foreign Minister added that these countries «are firmly committed to the principles of the UN Charter, advocate respect for the cultural and civilizational diversity of the world's peoples and their right to determine their own destiny»
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Russia to continue boosting cooperation with countries of Global South, East — Lavrov

The Russian Foreign Minister added that these countries «are firmly committed to the principles of the UN Charter, advocate respect for the cultural and civilizational diversity of the world's peoples and their right to determine their own destiny»

Russian forces find coordinates of DPR churches at former Ukrainian positions in Avdeyevka

It was possible to establish that the Ukrainian servicemen were tasked with hitting Orthodox sites in the region aide to the head of the Donetsk People's Republic Igor Kimakovsky said
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Russian forces find coordinates of DPR churches at former Ukrainian positions in Avdeyevka

It was possible to establish that the Ukrainian servicemen were tasked with hitting Orthodox sites in the region aide to the head of the Donetsk People's Republic Igor Kimakovsky said

Servicemen of Russia’s battlegroup West receive certificates for destroyed Leopard-2 tanks

The Russian Defense Ministry pointed out that immediately after the award ceremony, the servicemen returned to their units to continue performing their assigned tasks in the special military operation zone.
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Servicemen of Russia’s battlegroup West receive certificates for destroyed Leopard-2 tanks

The Russian Defense Ministry pointed out that immediately after the award ceremony, the servicemen returned to their units to continue performing their assigned tasks in the special military operation zone.

Russian Su-34 jets destroy Ukrainian command post with high-explosive aerial bombs

«The strike was carried out with ODAB-500 high-explosive aerial bombs with a universal planning and correction module,» the Russian Defense Ministry reported
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Russian Su-34 jets destroy Ukrainian command post with high-explosive aerial bombs

«The strike was carried out with ODAB-500 high-explosive aerial bombs with a universal planning and correction module,» the Russian Defense Ministry reported