Victory Day has been observed annually on May 9 since 1945, being one of the most revered and widely celebrated public holidays in Russia, with parades, fireworks, and concerts across the country.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20250509/sputnik-to-broadcast-victory-day-parade-live-from-moscow-1122010497.html

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As Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes renewed direct peace talks with Ukraine—offered without preconditions and suggested to take place in Istanbul on May 15—Sputnik contributors are weighing in on Kiev’s likely response.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20250511/ukraine-seeks-to-reload-not-negotiate-peace--us-army-vet-1122027616.html

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Commission on Thursday disbursed the fourth tranche of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine worth 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) as part of the G7 loan meant to be repaid with proceeds from frozen Russian assets.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20250508/eu-disburses-another-11bln-for-ukraine-as-part-of-g7-loan-secured-by-russian-assets-1122007382.html

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Donald Trump has been determined to sign a rare earth metals deal with Ukraine that envisages granting Washington access to Kiev’s rare minerals, which are used in high-tech industries. However, that is just the start of the ever-tightening US grip.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20250409/us-noose-of-economic-colonization-tightens-further-around-ukraines-neck-1121845348.html

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Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants in the anniversary 20th National Forum, The Health of the Nation – Basis of Russia’s Prosperity, which is taki...

http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/76918

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The Israeli company aims to disrupt the optical industry by digitalizing the lens coating process.

https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-optical-lens-digital-printing-co-flo-optics-raises-35m-1001501370

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The report observes that there is a de facto boycott of Israeli products and that Israeli exports are at high risk, with a significant aversion to products labe...

https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-israel-in-last-place-in-nations-brand-index-1001501235

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Israel Acquisitions Corp., headed by Shay and Ziv Elul, is to merge with Israel drone delivery technology company Gadfin.

https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-izhar-shays-spac-finds-new-acquisition-target-1001500617

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian armed forces have lost over 350 soldiers and one tank in the Kursk region in the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20250112/ukraine-loses-over-350-soldiers-in-kursk-region-over-past-day---mod-1121414095.html

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Metropolis carries out urban renewal projects in central Israel. The deal values it at NIS 800 million.

https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-allied-group-to-pay-amir-shaltiel-nis200m-for-metropolis-stake-1001498924

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian forces lost up to 485 soldiers and 10 tanks in and around Russia's Kursk Region over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20250106/ukraine-loses-up-to-485-soldiers-in-kursk-region-over-past-day-1121369300.html

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems destroyed 12 Ukrainian drones over the Kursk, Belgorod, Bryansk regions and Crimea on Monday night, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20250106/russian-air-defense-downs-12-ukrainian-drones-overnight-1121365954.html

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the progress of the special military operation and the key achievements of the Russian army in the last 24 hours.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20250105/russian-aerospace-forces-down-ukraines-mig-29-fighter-1121360141.html

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The bank's early retirement plan is expected to result in savings in expenses of about NIS 300 million per year before tax.

https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-hapoalim-to-shed-770-employees-in-streamlining-plan-1001498082

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Vladimir Putin sent condolences to President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on the passing of former Prime Minister of India ...

http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/75983

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KUALA LUMPUR (Sputnik) - Russia does not want to see NATO's "creeping expansion" into Asia and hopes that the region will retain its own identity, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said at the 15th Asian Conference of the Valdai International Discussion Club in Malaysia.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20241209/russia-not-eager-to-see-natos-creeping-expansion-into-asia---deputy-foreign-minister-1121128564.html

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Prof. Michal Zion of the Bar-Ilan University Faculty of Education: There are no teachers. Minister of Education Yoav Kisch denies responsibility.

https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-israel-slumps-in-intl-maths-and-science-tests-1001496085

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States is focused on providing Ukraine with conventional weapons and does not consider the possibility of returning nuclear weapons to the country, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Sunday.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20241201/white-house-insists-no-nukes-for-ukraine-but-more-conventional-arms-1121063213.html

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned fellow EU leaders on Friday that the European Union would have tough time negotiating with US President-elect Donald Trump, who is expected to put "America first" in his trade policies.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20241109/negotiating-trade-with-trump-will-not-be-easy-for-eu---orban-1120827204.html

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The JSC United Engine Corporation will show a new generation engine for tactical aircraft at the Airshow China 2024 exhibition for the first time, Russian state-owned defense corporation Rostec said on Friday.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20241108/russian-new-generation-jet-engine-to-be-shown-for-first-time-at-airshow-china---rostec-1120815447.html

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SEOUL (Sputnik) - Most South Koreans oppose Seoul sending a military mission to Ukraine to monitor the North Korean military there, a regular NBS public opinion poll conducted by four leading sociological services in South Korea showed.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20241108/most-south-koreans-oppose-sending-military-mission-to-ukraine---poll-1120815994.html

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TBILISI (Sputnik) - The Georgian opposition lacks the resources to disrupt the first session of the new parliament and the government will be approved, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said on Sunday.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20241027/georgian-prime-minister-says-government-will-be-approved-despite-opposition-actions-1120690875.html

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The President signed Federal Law On Amendments to Article 256 of Federal Law On the Procedure for Exiting and Entering the Russian Federation and to Federal Law...

http://en.kremlin.ru/acts/news/75413

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Speaking before a visit to Ukraine, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said that the THAAD advanced anti-missile system is "in place" in Israel.

https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-us-says-thaad-missile-defense-system-in-place-in-israel-1001492171

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Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Premier of the State Council of China Li Qiang, and Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene are holding trilateral talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Wednesday.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20241016/russia-and-china-strengthening-economic-cooperation-despite-external-pressure---russian-pm-1120571000.html

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Some passengers paid just $60 for tickets, which should make the new airline very attractive for Israelis stranded abroad, but seasonal demand is below expectat...

https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-air-haifa-flights-returns-from-larnaca-almost-empty-1001491935

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