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Israeli PM reveals supreme goal of Gaza operation

"We have many goals; we want to bring the 59 hostages back," Benjamin Netanyahu noted

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US official says talks with Russia on Ukraine ‘moving forward’

"We think there is, there is still a deal to be had," Mike Waltz told

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Russian forces strike infrastructure at Ukrainian military airfields in 162 areas

Russian air defenses down six JDAM smart bombs, 137 Ukrainian drones in past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said

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Another casualty of Ukrainian drone attack on Alyoshki dies in hospital

Earlier, the regional administration reported that seven people were killed and eleven others were wounded

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Explosion occurred in northern Germany, with reports of casualties

According to preliminary reports, a gas cylinder exploded for reasons that have yet to be determined

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Deal with Ukraine aimed at ensuring Kiev repays US for aid it has received — White House

Earlier, Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yuliya Svyrydenko said that Kiev would contribute 50% of all revenues from the newly introduced mineral extraction royalty

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Witkoff may be appointed as Trump’s National Security Advisor — Politico

At the same time, according to CNN journalist Alayna Treene, who cited sources familiar with the matter, Witkoff is not interested in assuming the role of National Security Advisor to the American president

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Russian gas exports to Europe via TurkStream rise 13% in January-April

However, in April, deliveries slowed due to warmer weather and record volumes of LNG imports by the European Union

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US has not confirmed its participation in next round of talks with Iran — Reuters

According to the source, the time and location for the next phase of negotiations have not yet been finalized, but an announcement is expected soon

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Vucic says he will travel to Moscow on May 9 despite criticism, threats

Serbian President stressed that threats from European Union representatives to impose sanctions over his attendance at the Victory Day parade will not deter him from traveling to Russia

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First scheduled flight from Moscow arrives in Sukhumi

The inaugural flight was met with a formal welcoming ceremony at Sukhumi Airport

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Mike Waltz to be appointed US Ambassador to United Nations — Trump

US President also stated that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will assume the role of interim National Security Advisor while continuing to fulfill his duties at the State Department

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Trump threatens secondary sanctions against countries purchasing oil from Iran

These countris "will not be allowed to do business with the United States of America in any way, shape, or form," US leader added

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Russia ready to work with Waltz at the UN — Permanent Mission

"Looking forward to working with you in the UN!" Dmitry Polyansky said

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Europe preparing new package of sanctions against Russia — French Foreign Minister

European countries will accompany this American sanctions initiative with a 17th package of sanctions, Jean-Noel Barrot said

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Iran remains committed to resolving differences with US through negotiations — minister

"In fact, we are more determined than ever to achieve a just and balanced deal: guaranteeing an end to sanctions, and creating confidence that Iran's nuclear program will forever remain peaceful while ensuring that Iranian rights are fully respected," Abbas Araghchi said

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EU will not agree to 10% US duties — commissioner

Combined potential duties US President Donald Trump warned to introduce against the EU were "astronomical figures," Maros Sefcovic said

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US State Department not denying option of secondary sanctions against Russia

"We're not removing any sanctions that currently exist," Spokesperson of the US Department of State Tammy Bruce added

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Personal communications between leaders is needed — US Department of State

"There is a lot of heat" as regards the communications between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin," Spokesperson of the US Department of State Tammy Bruce said

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Skype to halt operation on May 5 — Microsoft

Accounts of users would be transferred to the Microsoft Teams service