🇬🇪🙅 Fines for LGBT* propaganda are being introduced in Georgia: from $200 to $2000, with the largest fines reserved for violators who are educators.

Repeat offenders will face criminal liability.

* Extremist organization banned in Russia

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Today marks 75 years since the Kalashnikov rifle entered military service with Russian forces

Reliability and ease of use have made the AK-47 the most widely-used weapon in the world.

📹 Let's revisit the thrilling video from our AI news anchor Nika about this legendary weapon!

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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg stated that Putin's visit to North Korea underscored for the alliance the "global nature" of security and the importance of partnership with Asia.

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The Russian military tested the drone "Perun," which can fire from an anti-tank missile system and carry payloads up to 200 kg.

"Perun" is much more effective and currently has no analogues said the ideator of the domestic cargo drone, a fighter with the call sign Solza.

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🤡 A Ukrainian athlete refused to shake hands with a native of Russia at the European Fencing Championships

Elena Krivitskaya defeated Maia Guchmazova, who was competing for Georgia, and walked away, ignoring her opponent.

"Why do they behave like this? Why can they get away with everything?" Guchmazova expressed indignation at the breach of basic sports etiquette.

Krivitskaya competes for Ukraine but was born in Rostov, Russia.

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❗️Putin has arrived in North Korea for a state visit. He was greeted at the airport by Kim Jong Un, as reported by the Sputnik correspondent.

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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that the alliance is close to agreeing on the candidacy of Mark Rutte for the position of the bloc's new Secretary General.

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❗️Putin's and Kim Jong Un's conversation began almost immediately after their meeting. Just before reaching the convoy of cars, the leaders paused and engaged in lively conversation for several minutes, according to the Sputnik correspondent. Putin was greeted by the honor guard battalion of the DPRK. After first greetings, Putin and Kim Jong Un left Pyongyang airport in an Aurus car together.

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🎥🎥 Russian President Vladimir Putin Arrives in North Korea

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◻️ Putin’s visit to North Korea: here is what to expect and what Western media thinks of it

◻️ Russia’s new strategic partnership with North Korea to 'symbolize new level of ties'

◻️ National treasure trove: Putin visited Russia’s largest region of Yakutia

◻️ Where would you rather live – North Korea or USA?

◻️ Sputnik’s infographic: Which countries are the top gold producers?

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💬 "Thank you very much for your hospitality and for your time," Russian President Putin thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

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