Rheinmetall to build 155 mm ammunition factory in Ukraine — news agency
https://tass.com/world/1748019
February 17, 2024, 10:24 PM
According to DPA news agency, the German company signed a memorandum of understanding to this effect with the Ukrainian side on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference
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Russia’s enemies shocked by liberation of Avdeyevka — diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1748021
February 17, 2024, 10:24 PM
"God give all our troops strength," Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova wrote
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Israeli army strikes Hamas command centers in Gaza
https://tass.com/world/1748017
February 17, 2024, 9:47 PM
According to Israel Defense Forces, the shelling was carried out "based on intelligence"
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Putin congratulates Russian military on liberation of Avdeyevka — Kremlin
https://tass.com/politics/1748005
February 17, 2024, 8:21 PM
Russian President heard Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu’s report on the capture of Avdeyevka
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Liberation of Avdeyevka makes Donetsk more secure from Ukrainian strikes
https://tass.com/politics/1747999
February 17, 2024, 8:02 PM

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Shoigu tells Putin Avdeyevka is under full control — defense ministry
https://tass.com/politics/1747997
February 17, 2024, 8:00 PM
The Ministry stressed that information about the advance of Russian troops was not made public until the complete defeat of the enemy and the establishment of full control of the locality
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In battle of Avdeyevka Ukraine lost 1,500 troops in just 24 hours
https://tass.com/politics/1747995
February 17, 2024, 7:59 PM

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Ukrainian shell injures tractor driver in Belgorod Region’s village
https://tass.com/politics/1747977
February 17, 2024, 7:33 PM
An ambulance took him to a medical facility
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Israel to fight in Gaza until all aims are achieved — Netanyahu
https://tass.com/israeli-palestinian-conflict/1747975
February 17, 2024, 7:32 PM
This includes operations in Rafah after the evacuation of civilians, Prime Minister said
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Settlement with Palestinians possible only through direct talks — Netanyahu
https://tass.com/world/1747969
February 17, 2024, 6:57 PM
Any agreement with the Palestinians will be possible only through direct negotiations between the parties without preconditions, Israeli Prime Minister said
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G7 urges ceasefire in Gaza
https://tass.com/world/1747967
February 17, 2024, 6:24 PM
The G7 members also notes that foreign nationals must be allowed to continue to depart from the zone of military strikes
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G7 condemns Pyongyang’s alleged arms transfers to Russia — Italy’s foreign minister
https://tass.com/world/1747961
February 17, 2024, 6:15 PM
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has repeatedly stressed that accusations by Western countries of illegal military-technical cooperation between Russia and North Korea are unfounded
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Russian TV reporter wounded in Ukraine’s shelling of Donetsk republic
https://tass.com/world/1747965
February 17, 2024, 6:13 PM
The shelling was carried out by Ukraine’s armed forces from a HIMARS multiple launch rocket system
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G7 countries plan to strengthen sanctions against Russia — Italy’s foreign minister
https://tass.com/world/1747957
February 17, 2024, 5:32 PM
The G7 countries will also enhance efforts on fighting the attempts to bypass sanctions
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Azerbaijan’s Aliyev vows commitment to peace process with Armenia
https://tass.com/world/1747955
February 17, 2024, 5:14 PM
He noted that peace in the region "de facto has already been established"
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Ukraine’s instant admission to NATO to endanger all — Italian foreign minister
https://tass.com/world/1747951
February 17, 2024, 5:12 PM
This would lead to the involvement of NATO countries, Antonio Tajani said
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Zelensky lies about reasons behind retreat from Avdeyevka — Russian politician
https://tass.com/politics/1747947
February 17, 2024, 4:46 PM
If there really was a goal to save lives, Kiev would change its strategy from war to peace, Leonid Slutsky said
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Hungary hopes Trump will win US election, bring peace to Ukraine — Orban
https://tass.com/world/1747945
February 17, 2024, 4:38 PM
Prime Minister said he would like to see changes in the EU’s leadership as well as cooperation, rather than severing business ties between the East and the West
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Ethiopia’s prime minister expected at BRICS summit in Kazan — ambassador
https://tass.com/world/1747943
February 17, 2024, 3:58 PM
Ethiopia became a member of BRICS on January 1
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Hungary will not yield to attempts to drag it into conflict in Ukraine — Orban
https://tass.com/world/1747941
February 17, 2024, 3:41 PM
Prime Minister noted that while the EU leaders had almost dragged Europe directly into the military conflict in Ukraine, Hungary consistently advocated a peace resolution of the situation in the neighboring country
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As many as 83% Russians ready to go to vote in presidential election — poll
https://tass.com/society/1747939
February 17, 2024, 3:19 PM
If the voting were to be held on Sunday February 18, 81% of those who are ready to take part in them, said they would vote for self-nominated Vladimir Putin
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Hungary’s parliament to soon ratify agreement on Sweden’s accession to NATO — Orban
https://tass.com/world/1747937
February 17, 2024, 3:14 PM
The spring session of Hungary’s parliament will begin on February 26
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Indonesia does not succumb to Western pressure in relations with Russia — ambassador
https://tass.com/politics/1747935
February 17, 2024, 3:06 PM
Russia is in close communication with Indonesian partners, and collaboration is progressing positively, Lyudmila Vorobyova said
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Indonesia represents strong BRICS candidate — Russian Ambassador
https://tass.com/politics/1747931
February 17, 2024, 3:05 PM
The country has not yet formally applied to join, Lyudmila Vorobyova said
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Number of victims of Israeli aggression in Gaza surpasses 28,800
https://tass.com/world/1747929
February 17, 2024, 2:57 PM
68,677 Palestinians were injured, the Gaza Ministry of Health said
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China plays role of unwavering force for stabilizing entire world — foreign minister
https://tass.com/world/1747927
February 17, 2024, 2:55 PM
Wang Yi recalled that 2023 saw a series of major upheavals that left humanity faced with numerous challenges
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US, UK carry out strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen — Al Masirah TV channel
https://tass.com/world/1747923
February 17, 2024, 2:31 PM
There have been no reports on possible deaths or damage
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DPR official says Russian forces conduct cleanup at Ukraine’s main stronghold near Donetsk
https://tass.com/politics/1747921
February 17, 2024, 2:30 PM
Some Ukrainian soldiers agreed to lay down arms, Igor Kimakovsky added
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Macron ignores Putin's statements, repeats NATO narratives — European legislator
https://tass.com/world/1747915
February 17, 2024, 2:30 PM
Thierry Mariani noted that "no one in his right mind can seriously believe that anyone may attack France"
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At final stage of pullout from Avdeyevka some Ukrainian soldiers surrendered
https://tass.com/world/1747901
February 17, 2024, 2:21 PM
The commander of the group Tavria, Alexander Tarnavsky did not specify how many soldiers had been taken prisoner
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West does not want clash between Russia and NATO in Ukraine — German Chancellor
https://tass.com/world/1747905
February 17, 2024, 2:20 PM
Olaf Scholz noted that Europe must invest more in its security, regardless of who becomes the next US president
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Beijing, ASEAN can ensure stability in South China Sea — Chinese MFA
https://tass.com/world/1747907
February 17, 2024, 2:19 PM
Wang Y expressed willingness to promote freedom of shipping and air flights in this area
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US transfers to Estonia nearly $500,000 in confiscated Russian funds for Ukraine
https://tass.com/world/1747903
February 17, 2024, 1:49 PM
This transfer is the first of its kind from the United States to a foreign ally for the express purpose of assisting Ukraine, said the Justice Department stated
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China will not be first to use nuclear weapons — foreign minister
https://tass.com/world/1747895
February 17, 2024, 1:19 PM
Wang Yi recalled that China’s top leadership opposed the use of nuclear arsenals and waging wars with their help
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China, Russia contribute to global strategic stability — Chinese Foreign Minister
https://tass.com/world/1747891
February 17, 2024, 1:15 PM
The relations maintained between China and Russia are developing steadily, Wang Yi said
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Russian Embassy told UK Foreign Office interfering Russia’s affairs is unacceptable
https://tass.com/politics/1747889
February 17, 2024, 12:53 PM
During the meeting, the UK side voiced a number of biased and unrealistic assessments of the situation surrounding the death of Alexey Navalny, the Russian diplomatic mission told
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Pashinyan, Aliyev agree to continue peace negotiations in Munich
https://tass.com/world/1747885
February 17, 2024, 12:09 PM

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Zelensky accuses West of Ukrainian forces surrendering Avdeevka
https://tass.com/world/1747883
February 17, 2024, 11:53 AM
"Unfortunately keeping Ukraine in the artificial deficit of weapons, particularly in deficit of artillery and long-range capabilities, allows Putin to adapt to the current intensity of the war," said Ukrainian President
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Putin calls Gazprom one of world industry leaders
https://tass.com/economy/1747881
February 17, 2024, 11:26 AM
Gazprom sets itself the most ambitious goals despite all external challenges, develops promising global markets, said Russian President
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Gazprom gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine reach 42.3 mln cubic meters
https://tass.com/economy/1747871
February 17, 2024, 10:46 AM
The request for the Sokhranovka gas pumping station has been rejected
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Russian Armed Forces improve tactical position in south Donetsk direction
https://tass.com/defense/1747867
February 17, 2024, 10:40 AM
Units of the Vostok group of forces improved the tactical position in the south Donetsk direction and inflicted fire damage on units of the 72nd mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces
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Ukraine surrendered Avdeyevka because Kiev only knows how to fight civilians — diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1747863
February 17, 2024, 10:06 AM
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that
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Four people killed, six injured following Ukrainian Armed Forces shelling DPR
https://tass.com/defense/1747859
February 17, 2024, 9:08 AM
Head of the region Denis Pushilin wished a speedy recovery to the wounded
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Houthis attack British tanker Pollux in Red Sea
https://tass.com/world/1747857
February 17, 2024, 8:14 AM
According to the ship tracking service Marine Traffic, the tanker is sailing from the Suez Canal's southern anchorage to the Indian city of Paradeep under the Panama flag
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Russian forces repel two enemy attacks in Kupyansk direction
https://tass.com/defense/1747855
February 17, 2024, 7:37 AM
The battlegroup’s spokesman Yaroslav Yakimkin said that in total the enemy lost "up to 90 military personnel, a T-72 tank and two pickup trucks" in the Kupyansk direction
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Progress MS-26 with candies, scientific equipment, other cargo docks to ISS
https://tass.com/science/1747851
February 17, 2024, 6:44 AM
The ship docked with the station in an automatic mode
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Russian air defense intercepts 33 Ukrainian drones in 5 regions overnight — ministry
https://tass.com/defense/1747849
February 17, 2024, 6:22 AM
The air defense systems on duty intercepted and destroyed 4 UAVs over the territories of the Belgorod region, 4 UAVs - over the Voronezh region, 1 UAV - over the Kursk region, 18 UAVs - over the Bryansk region, and 6 UAVs - over the Kaluga region
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Japan launches second H3 heavy-lift launch vehicle
https://tass.com/science/1747847
February 17, 2024, 6:20 AM
The launch was initially planned for February 15, however it was postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions
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Russia intends to continue negotiations with Indonesia on Mir cards — Ambassador
https://tass.com/politics/1747845
February 17, 2024, 6:17 AM
Lyudmila Vorobyova said that "We must also consider the factor of Indonesia's presidential elections"
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Air defenses down two attack drones approaching Russia’s Voronezh
https://tass.com/defense/1747843
February 17, 2024, 5:51 AM
Governor Alexander Gusev reported about it
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Russian air defenses down five fixed-wing drones over Bryansk Region — governor
https://tass.com/defense/1747841
February 17, 2024, 5:45 AM
Alexander Bogomaz said that they were over the areas of the Pogarsky, Klintsovsky and Bryansk districts
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US reaction to Navalny’s death another attempt to interfere in Russia’s domestic affairs
https://tass.com/politics/1747831
February 17, 2024, 3:30 AM
Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said that US politicians have already blamed the Russian authorities
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Ukrainian army admits to surrendering positions in Avdeyevka
https://tass.com/politics/1747813
February 16, 2024, 11:20 PM
Some troops were captured, said group’s commander Alexander Tarnavsky
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