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A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Crete

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the island of Crete this morning, the Athens Seismological Service reported. There were no reports of injuries or severe damage.

India replaces Russia in Armenia's arms market

14 May, 10:56

The Russian newspaper Vedomosti writes that in 2022-2023, Armenia signed defense contracts with India worth more than $1.5 billion.

14 May, 10:25

EU to sharply reduce duty-free import quotas from Ukraine

The Financial Times reports that the EU is preparing to impose higher tariffs on imports from Ukraine from June 6.

14 May, 9:11

"Oh, what I do for the prince." Trump signs a $142 billion arms deal.

"Oh, what I wouldn't do for the prince," Trump said. He emphasized that sanctions have played a significant role, but now it's time for Syria to progress.

14 May, 7:30

The world's poorest president has died

Former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica, known as the "poorest president in the world" for his modest lifestyle, died at 89.

13 May, 18:05

Washington hopes to see Putin in Istanbul

US President's special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, said Washington hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend.

13 May, 17:20

The activation of the Etna volcano has forced Italy to raise the danger level

The intense eruption phase of the Etna volcano in Sicily continues.

13 May, 16:32

Witkoff and Kellogg will also be in Istanbul

Reuters reports that Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg will travel to Istanbul on Thursday to participate in Russian-Ukrainian talks.

China lifts ban on Boeing aircraft purchases

13 May, 15:29

The restoration of aircraft supplies may be temporary.

"Zelensky intends to meet exclusively with Putin." Podoliak

13 May, 15:20

Mykhailo Podoliak, an adviser to the Ukrainian President's Office, said Zelensky intends to meet exclusively with Putin in Istanbul and will not negotiate with any other Russian representative.