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Xi Jinping points to global impact of Ukrainian crisis in phone call with Zelensky

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Chinese leader noted that Beijing’s key idea was to promote the peace process https://tass.com/world/1610081

Russia’s upper house endorses life sentence for treason, tougher penalties for terrorism

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Among other things, the document introduces life imprisonment for high treason (compared to the current maximum penalty of 20 years) https://tass.com/politics/1610077

Russia Ramps Up Use of Glide Bombs Ahead of Ukraine Counteroffensive

Moscow Times Glide bombs can travel much further and are much more precise than unguided — or “dumb” — bombs. And they’re relatively cheap. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/26/russia-ramps-up-use-of-glide-bombs-ahead-of-ukraine-counteroffensive-a80947

Murmansk Region reports foreign trade growth by 50% in 2022

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to agreements with Belarus, the Murmansk Region will host a BelAZ (truck and construction equipment producer) service center, and will build a terminal to handle mineral fertilizers https://tass.com/economy/1610075

Kiev unlikely to appreciate calls for peace regardless of China’s efforts — Russia’s MFA

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “So far, the Kiev regime has been rejecting all reasonable initiatives aimed at finding a political and diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian crisis,” Maria Zakharova said https://tass.com/politics/1610071

Decree on response to seizure of assets to help ensure energy sector’s stability — Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In general, it is noted that the decree mirrors the actions of the enemies of Russia https://tass.com/economy/1610069

Fortum receives no confirmation on temporary management for its Russian assets — company

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The book value of the Finnish group’s assets in Russia is estimated at 1.7 billion euros https://tass.com/economy/1610065

Expert: Russian woodworkers need to focus on Northern regions

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The International Forum of Associations and Consortiums of the Northern Territories is a key event over Russia’s chairing the Arctic Council in 2021-2023 https://tass.com/economy/1610063

Zelensky appoints ex-minister for strategic industries as ambassador to China

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Vladimir Zelensky and Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation on Wednesday https://tass.com/world/1610061

Deal for Mercedes asset sale features buyback option — Russian Deputy PM

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Avtodom also obtained the right to provide warranty service and support for vehicles of the famed German make of luxury automobiles https://tass.com/economy/1610059