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Putin: we have 'full contact' with Zelensky
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he has full contact with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, reports TASS news agency.
"We are in contact with him [Zelensky], we talk on the phone. We have full contact," said Putin, adding that it is essential to achieve results after negotiations on the Donbas.
At the same time, the Putin said that he agrees with the position of the former President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev that the solution of problems, including the armed conflict …
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Turkey announces disagreements with Russia and delays in delivery of S-400 missile systems
The delivery of the next batch of Russian S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile system to Turkey may be delayed due to disagreements between the parties regarding the issue of technology transfer, reports Defense News publication, citing the statement of the Head of the Turkish Secretariat for Defense Industries, İsmail Demir.
"Technical work continues. We are making plans for the next year. Unlike the first [batch], we plan to participate in co-production and transfer technology with the second …
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Putin proposes to use ruble as BRICS currency
The Russian ruble could be a way for BRICS countries to make reciprocal trade payments, because the macroeconomic situation in Russia is “characterized by stability”, and the national currency can be converted easily to any other global currency, said Russian President Vladimir Putin at a BRICS summit in Brazil on Thursday.
He believes that national currencies should be actively used to finance projects, instead of traditional reserves.
“This will help to increase the weight of association …
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Russia moves combat helicopters to base in northern Syria
A group of Russian helicopters has been relocated from the Khmeimim Air Base to an airfield in the city of Qamishli in Syrian Kurdistan, the Zvezda TV channel reported, publishing a video clip of the helicopters being relocated. The helicopters’ arrival in Qamishli was also reported by the Interfax news agency, which cited the head of the aviation commandant’s office in the city, Timur Khodzhaev.
“This is the first group of combat helicopters from the Russian Aerospace Forces in northern Syria. …
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MH17 investigators: Moscow orchestrated capture of Donbas
The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) that is investigating the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 catastrophe which took place over eastern Ukraine in July 2014 has published new information which proves the connection between the separatists of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) and Russian government officials.
The team released recordings of intercepted phone calls made by the leadership of the self-proclaimed republic, including Defense Minister Igor “Strelkov” Girkin and Prime Minister Alexander …