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At Least 93 Dead after the Terrorirst Attack in Russia: 11 Individuals Apprehended

Following the tragic attack at Crocus City Hall near Moscow, the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia has informed President Vladimir Putin of the apprehension of 11 individuals, including the four assailants directly responsible for the terrorist act. The Kremlin press service relayed the update, underscoring the ongoing efforts to identify and apprehend accomplices.

Foreign Ministry shocked at Moscow attack

The Foreign Ministry has expressed its sympathy to the families of the victims of the attack on the Crocus City Hall near Moscow, in which scores of people were killed in a terrorist attack claimed by Islamic State. 

"Shocked by the terrible images coming from Moscow following the horrific attack at Crocus City Hall," the ministry said on X.

Divided over Ukraine war, Slovakia votes for president

Slovakia will on Saturday hold the first round of a presidential election that is a battle between the Central European country's Russia-leaning ruling camp and a pro-Ukraine opposition-backed candidate.

Parliament speaker Peter Pellegrini and liberal ex-foreign minister Ivan Korcok are the clear frontrunners among nine contenders.

Dacic concludes visit to Moscow

MOSCOW - Serbian First Deputy PM and FM Ivica Dacic concluded a visit to Moscow on Friday.

Dacic travelled to Russia at the invitation of Russian FM Sergey Lavrov.

The two met on Thursday at the Spiridonovka Palace, where they discussed economic, political and other forms cooperation as well as the situation in Kosovo-Metohija, the Balkans and worldwide.

Bulgarian Defendants Deny Espionage Charges in UK Court Appearance

At the Old Bailey court, five out of the six Bulgarians accused of espionage in the United Kingdom pleaded not guilty to charges of participating in a spy network allegedly operating on behalf of Russia. The group is accused of acting under the instructions of Austrian national Jan Marsalek, who is wanted for his involvement in a major financial fraud scheme.

US Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Thwarted by Russian and Chinese Veto at UN

Russia and China utilized their veto power to block the UN Security Council's draft resolution proposed by the United States, which aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of hostages held by Hamas. According to reports from the BBC and AFP, cited by BTA, Moscow accused Washington of engaging in a "hypocritical spectacle" by failing to exert pressure on Israel.

Bulgarian Authorities Knew They Were Helping Putin Against Ukraine With “TurkStream”

The ruling party, led by GERB, knowingly approved the passage of the "TurkStream" gas pipeline through Bulgaria, according to recent revelations from a press conference involving various media and non-media entities conducting an investigation into the matter.

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