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US to reduce its military contingent in Syria to 900 — TV

According to the Al Jazeera source, US President Donald Trump has not yet made a final decision on the US future military presence in Syria

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Analyst sees loss of Ukraine’s another F-16 as blow to reputation of its Air Force

According to the Mikhail Khodaryonok, Kiev deliberately confined the announcement to general phrases, as it didn’t want to suggest the possibility that the jet could have been shot down by a Russian anti-aircraft missile or a long-range air-to-air missile

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Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkey represent ‘tactical win’ for Moscow — report

The NYT said the Trump administration is feeling disillusioned due to a lack of progress in the efforts to achieve peace

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Israeli army announces extensive strikes, planned expansion of operations in Gaza Strip

The IDF has begun conducting extensive strikes and mobilizing troops to achieve operational control in areas of the Gaza Strip

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Trump expresses confidence his meeting with Putin will be organized, held

US President added that his meetings with Vladimir Zelensky were not easy

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Good results of Russia-Ukraine talks would not be possible without Trump — Dmitriev

Direct talks between Russia and Ukraine, their first since 2022, were held in Istanbul on May 16, lasting nearly two hours

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Trump says he could use sanctions against Russia if necessary but would rather not do it

Earlier, US President threatened to impose new tariffs and sanctions on Russian exports if the conflict in Ukraine was not resolved in the near future

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Israeli Air Force announces UAV interception

Sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol, the IDF press service added

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Major prisoner swap meaningful step in talks between Moscow, Kiev — Vucic

The Serbian leader added that he did not expect combat operations to end shortly, noting that he voiced his opinion "more as an analyst than as the president of the republic"

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Orban urges EU to follow US resuming negotiations with Russian president

According to Hungarian Prime Minister, European leaders will have to conduct talks with Vladimir Putin sooner or later

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Trump says India ready to cut tariffs on US by 100%

Bloomberg said earlier that the US and India had finalized the conditions for trade in goods

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One protester killed, several injured in central Tripoli

According to Libya Press, seven ministers and four deputies in Dbeibeh’s cabinet has already resigned amid growing protests

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PREVIEW: Over 100 Russian producers participating in ‘Made in Russia’ festival in China

The festival continues developing the ‘Season of Russian gifts’ concept chosen for REC events this year

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Russia opens first warehouse distribution hub ‘Made in Russia’ in China

The facility started operating in the border city of Suifenhe, the report said

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US legislators renew calls to pass anti-Russia sanctions after talks — Reuters

It has not been indicated when corresponding bills might be brought up for a vote

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Orban believes Ukraine agreement to follow Putin-Trump meeting

"It could only be reached if President Trump continues his peaceful initiative," the premier added

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South Korea's ex-president quits ruling party amid upcoming election

"I wish candidate Kim Moon-soo to win the presidential election, as the fate of the Republic of Korea depends on this," Yoon Suk Yeol president added

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One airline company interested in operating direct flights between Russia, Malaysia

Aeroflot - Russia's major airline - has no plans to resume flights to Malaysia, Russian Deputy Transport Minister Vladimir Poteshkin noted

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Battlegroup West destroys 40 UAV control points, eight Starlink stations of Ukraine

The battlegroup also destroyed three Ukrainian field ammunition depots

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Istanbul meeting draws noose around Zelensky's neck even tighter — politician

Zelensky hoped the Western media would amplify his outcry, declare him a hero, and allow him to return to Kiev in triumph. However, this scenario was doomed from the outset," Viktor Medvedchuk said