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Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies says IMF

Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies says IMF

An influential global body has forecast Russia's economy will grow faster than all of the world's advanced economies, including the US, this year. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects Russia to grow 3.2% this year,

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Russia’s meat grinder soldiers – 50,000 confirmed dead

Russia’s meat grinder soldiers – 50,000 confirmed dead

Russia's military death toll in Ukraine has now passed the 50,000 mark, the BBC can confirm. In the second 12 months on the front line - as Moscow pushed its so-called meat grinder strategy -

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Ukraine war: Putin says Russia does not reject peace talks

Ukraine war: Putin says Russia does not reject peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he does not reject the idea of peace talks on Ukraine. Speaking after meeting African leaders in St Petersburg, he said African and Chinese initiatives could serve as a

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US urges Xi to press Putin over ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine

US urges Xi to press Putin over ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine

Chinese President Xi Jinping should press Vladimir Putin to “halt the war crimes” in Ukraine, the US has urged. The two will meet again on Tuesday for official talks during Mr Xi’s first visit to

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China’s Xi to meet Putin in Moscow next week

China’s Xi to meet Putin in Moscow next week

China's President Xi Jinping will travel to Moscow next week to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, officials say. The Kremlin said they would discuss a "comprehensive partnership and strategic co-operation". The visit comes

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Ukraine war: Drone attack on Russian bomber base leaves 3 dead

Ukraine war: Drone attack on Russian bomber base leaves 3 dead

A Ukrainian drone attack on Engels bomber base in south Russia has left three people dead, Moscow says. Air defences reportedly shot down the drone but falling debris caused the casualties in the overnight attack.

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As many as 13,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war: Aide

As many as 13,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war: Aide

As many as 13,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in battle since Russia invaded the country nine months ago, according to an official in Kyiv. The comments from Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Ukrainian President

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Ukrainian flags fly in Kherson after Russian retreat

Ukrainian flags fly in Kherson after Russian retreat

  Ukrainian flags have appeared in the key southern city of Kherson after Russia said it had completed its withdrawal of troops All Russian soldiers were moved across the Dnipro river to the eastern bank

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Russian strikes prompt power cuts across Ukraine

Russian strikes prompt power cuts across Ukraine

Russian forces have again targeted Ukraine's energy facilities, leaving part of Kyiv and other cities with no power and water. Prosecutors said two people were killed in an attack on the capital. Plumes of smoke

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Several dead after drone and missile attacks across Ukraine

Several dead after drone and missile attacks across Ukraine

Russia has attacked Kyiv and other cities with a wave of explosive drones, with blasts rocking the Ukrainian capital this morning Five strikes on central areas of Kyiv have hit residential buildings, killing at least