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Revenue from mineral production in Russia surpasses plan by 162% in 2022 — minister

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In 2023, Russia’s geological exploration is also expected to post positive results, with replacement of hydrocarbon reserves maintained at last year’s level, Alexander Kozlov said https://tass.com/economy/1607877

In situation around Ukraine, Tokyo acts as obedient US ally — senior Russian diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Mikhail Galuzin noted that this development was very unfortunate because Tokyo’s adherence to Washington’s anti-Russian strategy led to worsened relations and the rupture of “many mutually beneficial ties between Russia and Japan” https://tass.com/politics/1607875

EU trains 16,000 Ukrainian soldiers, delivers over €600 mln of ammunition — Borrell

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In addition, Josep Borrell said that the work of EU member countries “on joint procurement [is] ongoing,” hoping that it would ensure “Ukraine prevails” https://tass.com/world/1607873

‘I Had Just Weeks or Even Days’: Lawyer of Jailed Kremlin Critic Kara-Murza Flees Russia

Moscow Times Vadim Prokhorov has defended a string of prominent Kremlin critics over the years, including Vladimir Kara-Murza, Ilya Yashin and Boris Nemtsov. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/21/i-had-just-weeks-or-even-days-lawyer-of-jailed-kremlin-critic-kara-murza-flees-russia-a80901

Too early to talk about cauldron for Ukrainian troops in Artyomovsk — Wagner founder

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Located in the Kiev-controlled part of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), Artyomovsk used to be a major transport and logistics hub for Ukrainian troops in Donbass https://tass.com/politics/1607867

Russia-Nepal trade turnover sees fourth annual drop, needs revival — Chamber of Commerce

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The construction of small-and medium-capacity hydropower plants in Nepal had been under discussion before the COVID-19 pandemic https://tass.com/economy/1607863

Russian assault teams continue battles in western Artyomovsk — top brass

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Airborne forces are thwarting the enemy’s attempts to counter-attack on the flanks and are rendering support to the assault teams in capturing the city,” Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov reported https://tass.com/politics/1607859

Russia Arrests Bellingcat’s Grozev In Absentia

Moscow Times Grozev was accused of illegally crossing the Russian border, although it is unclear when he was supposed to have done this. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/21/russia-arrests-bellingcats-grozev-in-absentia-a80904

Saboteurs may have absconded in submersible after lighting Nord Stream fuse — Bloomberg

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that official public interactions among the countries affected by the incident has been minimal https://tass.com/world/1607849

Defunct old platforms for dialogue with Germany to give way to new ones — diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It was reported on April 20 that members of the Russian-German Petersburg Dialogue public forum had finally endorsed the 2022 decision to dissolve the platform, which was set up in 2001 at the initiative of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the then German…