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Russia, China suffered greatest losses in WWII — Putin

The Russian President added that Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s current visit to Russia was timed to the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory in the Great Patriotic War

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Russia, US only beginning work to overcome differences — Moscow’s UN envoy

Vasily Nebenzya stressed that "it’s too early to talk about any specific results"

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Russia wants its national interests to be taken into account at talks on Ukraine — Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was commenting on the words of US Vice President J.D. Vance that Russia "is asking for too much" in the negotiation process

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Russia, China believe that Golden Dome program is destabilizing

It envisages the creation of an unconstrained, global and multi-tier missile defense system providing protection against any missile threats, including all types of missiles of adversaries equal or similar in strength

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China supports Russia’s efforts to ensure security, stability, development — statement

Russia reaffirms its commitment to the One China principle, opposes Taiwan's independence in any form

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NATO’s attempts to expand in Asia harmful to peace in region — Russian-Chinese statement

The two nations also deem unacceptable the formation of anti-Russian and anti-Chinese military alliances that include nuclear elements, the deployment of nuclear weapons under the pretext of "extended deterrence," and the placement of missile defense systems and ground-based medium-and short-range missiles that threaten strategic stabilit

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Russia welcomes production of Chinese cars on its territory — Putin

Russia is also ready to expand the range of agricultural exports to the Chinese market, the Russian President added

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Alrosa mines largest gem-quality diamond in Russian history

An amber-colored crystal weighing 468.30 carats and measuring 56x54x22 millimeters was found in Yakutia

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Much in Ukraine to depend on outcome of ceasefire — Kremlin aide

Russia has ceased all hostilities for the duration of the truce announced by President Vladimir Putin in honor of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War from 12:00 a.m. Moscow time on May 8

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Russian forces liberate settlement of Troitskoye in DPR before start of ceasefire

In addition, they hit the troops of a Ukrainian heavy mechanized brigade, three mechanized brigades, an assault brigade, a marine brigade and a National Guard brigade

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Russia-China relations reach highest level in history — Putin

According to the Russian President, comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between Russia and China are based on the unwavering principles of "equality, mutual assistance and support and unbreakable friendship between our countries and peoples"

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Turkish Airlines to resume all its flights between Turkey and Russia from May 9

"The Transport Ministry, the Federal Air Transport Agency and Turkish Airlines have agreed to resume the full flight program between Turkey and Russia from Friday, May 9. Turkish Airlines is working on the possibility of adding more flights to its schedule for May 9," the statement said

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Putin, Xi begin face-to-face conversation in private

Topics on the agenda include the ongoing situation in Ukraine and the prospects for restoring Russian-American relations

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Russia, China urge countries to abandon pressure on DPRK

Furthermore, the document underscores the need for concrete measures to de-escalate tensions and eliminate the risks of armed incidents and large-scale military conflicts on the Korean Peninsula

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Russia recognizes that Taiwan is integral part of PRC

Russia firmly opposes any form of Taiwanese independence and steadfastly supports China's efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity, emphasizing the goal of national unification

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Russia, China condemn use of commercial satellites to interfere in conflicts

Furthermore, Russia and China advocate for the internationalization of this initiative and a political commitment among nations not to be the first to deploy weapons in space

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Libya’s Haftar discusses support for stabilization efforts with Shoigu in Moscow

Both Haftar and Shoigu underscored the longstanding historical ties between their nations and stressed the importance of maintaining ongoing coordination

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Vietnam Airlines resumes flights between Hanoi and Moscow after a three-year break

The route is served by a modern Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with a frequency of two flights per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from July the frequency is expected to increase to three flights per week, the airline said

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Responsibility for history, common interests: Russian-Chinese talks highlights

Russia and the People's Republic of China consider their common mission to be the responsibility for preserving the historical memory of World War II, as well as maintaining global strategic stability

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Russian stock indices up as trading on Moscow Exchange closes

The MOEX index rose by 0.63% to 2,850.93 points