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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-HOSTAGE-TAKING ATTEMPT-FOILED

(240617) -- ROSTOV, June 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Police officers work at the site of a hostage-taking incident in Rostov region, Russia, June 16, 2024. Russian penitentiary authorities foiled an attempt to take hostages in the south-western Rostov region, the TASS news agency reported Sunday. During a special operation to free the hostages at a pre-trial detention center in the region, the criminals armed with knives have been eliminated, and two employees held hostage were released and safe, Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service said in a statement. During negotiations, the law enforcement launched the release operation, and now the situation is under control at the center, said the service. (Photo by Vladimir Sergeev/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-HOSTAGE-TAKING ATTEMPT-FOILED

(240617) -- ROSTOV, June 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Police officers and vehicles are pictured at the site of a hostage-taking incident in Rostov region, Russia, June 16, 2024. Russian penitentiary authorities foiled an attempt to take hostages in the south-western Rostov region, the TASS news agency reported Sunday. During a special operation to free the hostages at a pre-trial detention center in the region, the criminals armed with knives have been eliminated, and two employees held hostage were released and safe, Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service said in a statement. During negotiations, the law enforcement launched the release operation, and now the situation is under control at the center, said the service. (Photo by Vladimir Sergeev/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-HOSTAGE-TAKING ATTEMPT-FOILED

(240617) -- ROSTOV, June 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Police officers are pictured at the site of a hostage-taking incident in Rostov region, Russia, June 16, 2024. Russian penitentiary authorities foiled an attempt to take hostages in the south-western Rostov region, the TASS news agency reported Sunday. During a special operation to free the hostages at a pre-trial detention center in the region, the criminals armed with knives have been eliminated, and two employees held hostage were released and safe, Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service said in a statement. During negotiations, the law enforcement launched the release operation, and now the situation is under control at the center, said the service. (Photo by Vladimir Sergeev/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-HOSTAGE-TAKING ATTEMPT-FOILED

(240617) -- ROSTOV, June 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Police officers are pictured at the site of a hostage-taking incident in Rostov region, Russia, June 16, 2024. Russian penitentiary authorities foiled an attempt to take hostages in the south-western Rostov region, the TASS news agency reported Sunday. During a special operation to free the hostages at a pre-trial detention center in the region, the criminals armed with knives have been eliminated, and two employees held hostage were released and safe, Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service said in a statement. During negotiations, the law enforcement launched the release operation, and now the situation is under control at the center, said the service. (Photo by Vladimir Sergeev/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-HOSTAGE-TAKING ATTEMPT-FOILED

(240617) -- ROSTOV, June 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Police officers and vehicles are pictured at the site of a hostage-taking incident in Rostov region, Russia, June 16, 2024. Russian penitentiary authorities foiled an attempt to take hostages in the south-western Rostov region, the TASS news agency reported Sunday. During a special operation to free the hostages at a pre-trial detention center in the region, the criminals armed with knives have been eliminated, and two employees held hostage were released and safe, Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service said in a statement. During negotiations, the law enforcement launched the release operation, and now the situation is under control at the center, said the service. (Photo by Vladimir Sergeev/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-HOSTAGE-TAKING ATTEMPT-FOILED

(240617) -- ROSTOV, June 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Police officers work at the site of a hostage-taking incident in Rostov region, Russia, June 16, 2024. Russian penitentiary authorities foiled an attempt to take hostages in the south-western Rostov region, the TASS news agency reported Sunday. During a special operation to free the hostages at a pre-trial detention center in the region, the criminals armed with knives have been eliminated, and two employees held hostage were released and safe, Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service said in a statement. During negotiations, the law enforcement launched the release operation, and now the situation is under control at the center, said the service. (Photo by Vladimir Sergeev/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-VOLGODONSK-NUCLEAR POWER EQUIPMENT-SHIPPING TO CHINA

(230712) -- VOLGODONSK, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Igor Kotov, general director of Atomenergomash, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Volgodonsk, Russia, July 11, 2023. Key equipment for the third power unit of Xudapu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), one of the largest China-Russia nuclear energy cooperation projects, started shipping to China from Volgodonsk in Russia's Rostov region on Tuesday. TO GO WITH "Russia shipping key equipment for nuclear power plant in northeast China" (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

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RUSSIA-VOLGODONSK-NUCLEAR POWER EQUIPMENT-SHIPPING TO CHINA

(230712) -- VOLGODONSK, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Key equipment for the third power unit of Xudapu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is prepared to be shipped in Volgodonsk, Russia, July 11, 2023. Key equipment for the third power unit of Xudapu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), one of the largest China-Russia nuclear energy cooperation projects, started shipping to China from Volgodonsk in Russia's Rostov region on Tuesday. TO GO WITH "Russia shipping key equipment for nuclear power plant in northeast China" (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

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RUSSIA-VOLGODONSK-NUCLEAR POWER EQUIPMENT-SHIPPING TO CHINA

(230712) -- VOLGODONSK, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Key equipment for the third power unit of Xudapu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is prepared to be shipped in Volgodonsk, Russia, July 11, 2023. Key equipment for the third power unit of Xudapu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), one of the largest China-Russia nuclear energy cooperation projects, started shipping to China from Volgodonsk in Russia's Rostov region on Tuesday. TO GO WITH "Russia shipping key equipment for nuclear power plant in northeast China" (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

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Russia shipping key equipment for nuclear power plant in northeast China

STORY: Russia shipping key equipment for nuclear power plant in northeast China DATELINE: July 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: VOLGODONSK, Russia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Atommash plant in Volgodonsk 2. various of the ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE (Russian): IGOR KOTOV, General Director of Atomenergomash STORYLINE: Key equipment for the third power unit of Xudapu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), one of the largest China-Russia nuclear energy cooperation projects, started shipping to China from Volgodonsk in Russia's Rostov region on Tuesday. The equipment includes a nuclear reactor containment vessel and four steam generators, which were manufactured at the Atommash plant in Volgodonsk. Atommash is part of Atomenergomash, a company that manufactures equipment for nuclear power plants, and a division of Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom. SOUNDBITE (Russian): IGOR KOTOV, General Director of Atomenergomash "China plays a significant role in the whole nuclear industry, it has

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RUSSIA-WAGNER-PULLOUT

(230625) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This image captured from a video shows military vehicles preparing to pull out from Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023. Moscow and Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner private military group, reached a compromise through the mediation of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko late Saturday, according to RIA Novosti news agency reports. Prigozhin has accepted Lukashenko's proposal to stop the advance of the Wagner troops and de-escalate the situation, the reports said. (Photo by Vladimir Konstantinov/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-WAGNER-PULLOUT

(230625) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This image captured from a video shows citizens standing near military vehicles on a street of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023. Moscow and Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner private military group, reached a compromise through the mediation of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko late Saturday, according to RIA Novosti news agency reports. Prigozhin has accepted Lukashenko's proposal to stop the advance of the Wagner troops and de-escalate the situation, the reports said. (Photo by Vladimir Konstantinov/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-WAGNER-PULLOUT

(230625) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This image captured from a video shows military vehicles preparing to pull out from Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023. Moscow and Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner private military group, reached a compromise through the mediation of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko late Saturday, according to RIA Novosti news agency reports. Prigozhin has accepted Lukashenko's proposal to stop the advance of the Wagner troops and de-escalate the situation, the reports said. (Photo by Vladimir Konstantinov/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Russia endeavors to defuse Wagner rebellion

(230625) -- MOSCOW, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This image captured from a video shows military vehicles running in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

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Compromise reached between Moscow, Wagner military head: Russian media

STORY: Compromise reached between Moscow, Wagner military head: Russian media DATELINE: June 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: MILITARY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Wagner groups leaving Rostov 2. various of PMC Wagner Center in St. Petersburg 3. various of Russia STORYLINE: According to RIA Novosti news agency reports, Moscow and Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner private military group, reached a compromise through the mediation of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko late Saturday. The reports said that Prigozhin has accepted Lukashenko's proposal to stop the advance of the Wagner troops and de-escalate the situation. On Saturday morning, Putin informed his Belarusian counterpart of the situation in Russia regarding the Wagner group and the heads of state agreed on joint actions. According to Russia's TASS news agency, then the Wagner fighters left southern Russia's Rostov region and were headed to their field camps. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said late Saturday,

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RUSSIA-WAGNER-RETREAT

(230625) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This image captured from a video shows military vehicles running in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023. Moscow and Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner private military group, reached a compromise through the mediation of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko late Saturday, according to RIA Novosti news agency reports. Prigozhin has accepted Lukashenko's proposal to stop the advance of the Wagner troops and de-escalate the situation, the reports said. (Str/Xinhua)

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Russia mourns on Day of Remembrance and Sorrow

STORY: Russia mourns on Day of Remembrance and Sorrow DATELINE: June 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the commemoration (source: Museum of the Great Patriotic War) STORYLINE: About 4,000 people gathered at the Museum of the Great Patriotic War in Moscow at midnight of Wednesday, as the country commemorated the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow. June 22 marks the 82nd anniversary of the start of the Great Patriotic War. Commemorations also took place in other parts of Moscow, as well as in many other cities such as St. Petersburg, Volgograd and Rostov-on-Don. In 1941, German forces launched Operation Barbarossa, sweeping through expansive areas of the Soviet territory almost to the point of taking Moscow. They were finally stopped, suffering defeats over the winter. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

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Russian cities mark Victory Day with fireworks

STORY: Russian cities mark Victory Day with fireworks DATELINE: May 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. fireworks in Moscow 2. fireworks in Kazan 3. fireworks in St. Petersburg 4. fireworks in Rostov-on-Don STORYLINE: Fireworks were seen over Moscow on Tuesday night, marking the 78th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in the Great Patriotic War. According to Russian media, over 12,000 fireworks of more than 70 types were launched in Moscow alone. The salute lasted for 10 minutes and could be seen from 16 points in the capital. Fireworks also took place in major cities in Russia such as Kazan, St. Petersburg and Rostov-on-Don. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

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Surprise from Russian traffic police on Int'l Women's Day

STORY: Surprise from Russian traffic police on Int'l Women's Day DATELINE: March 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of traffic police presenting flowers to female drivers (courtesy of TASS) STORYLINE: On International Women's Day, traffic police in Rostov-on-Don in southern Russia prepared a surprise for women drivers. Officers hid flowers behind their backs and asked women drivers passing by to pull over. Instead of checking their driving licenses, the officers presented flowers and seasonal wishes. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): Driver "Thank you so much! I'm really surprised and very happy!" SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): Driver "Thank you! I am so happy! Thank you!" SOUNDBITE 3 (Russian): Driver "Thank you all!" Presenting flowers to women drivers on International Women's Day has been a tradition of the Russian traffic police. According to the authority, the action is a gesture of appreciation to women who have been strictly complying with the requirements of traffi

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Football: Japan vs Belgium at World Cup

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia, July 3 Kyodo - Belgium's Nacer Chadli (far R) celebrates after scoring the winner against Japan in stoppage time of a World Cup round-of-16 match in Rostov-On-Don, Russia, on July 2, 2018. Belgium won 3-2.

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Football: Japan vs Belgium at World Cup+

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia, July 3 Kyodo - Belgium players celebrate after taking a 3-2 lead in stoppage time while Japan's Makoto Hasebe (17) looks dejected and Gen Shoji lies on his back during a World Cup round-of-16 match in Rostov-On-Don, Russia, on July 2, 2018. Belgium won 3-2.

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Football: Brazil vs Switzerland

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia - Brazilian supporters react after the World Cup Group E match between Brazil and Switzerland ended in a 1-1 draw on June 17, 2018, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.

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Honda in Russian Super Cup

ROSTOV-NA-DONU, Russia - Keisuke Honda of CSKA Moscow (2nd from R) celebrates after scoring his second goal during the second half of the Russian Super Cup final against Zenit St. Petersburg in Rostov-na-Donu, Russia, on July 13, 2013. CSKA won 3-0.

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Honda in Russian Super Cup

ROSTOV-NA-DONU, Russia - Photo shows Keisuke Honda of CSKA Moscow (L) at the award ceremony after the Russian Super Cup final against Zenit St. Petersburg in Rostov-na-Donu, Russia, on July 13, 2013. Honda scored twice as CSKA won 3-0.

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CSKA 2-1 Rostov

MOSCOW, Russia - Moscow midfielder Keisuke Honda (R) tries to shake off Rostov defender Anri Khagush during the first half of a game in Moscow on May 15, 2011. CSKA Moscow won 2-1.

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-SUPPLIES

(220303) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Volunteers arrange medicines donated by local residents for people from Donbass in a university in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, March 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-SUPPLIES

(220303) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Volunteers arrange medicines donated by local residents for people from Donbass in a university in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, March 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-SUPPLIES

(220303) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 2, 2022 shows supplies donated by local residents for people from Donbass in a university in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-SUPPLIES

(220303) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 2, 2022 shows toys donated by local residents for people from Donbass in a university in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-SUPPLIES

(220303) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A volunteer arranges medicines donated by local residents for people from Donbass in a university in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, March 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-SUPPLIES

(220303) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Volunteers register supplies donated by local residents for people from Donbass in a university in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, March 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-SUPPLIES

(220303) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 2, 2022 shows supplies donated by local residents for people from Donbass in a university in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-SUPPLIES

(220303) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 2, 2022 shows supplies donated by local residents for people from Donbass in a university in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-SUPPLIES

(220303) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A volunteer arranges supplies donated by local residents for people from Donbass in a university in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, March 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-SUPPLIES

(220303) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 2, 2022 shows supplies donated by local residents for people from Donbass in a university in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-ACCOMMODATION SITE

(220301) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Children from Donbass play at an accommodation site in a university dormitory in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on Feb. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Evgeny Sinitsyn)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-ACCOMMODATION SITE

(220301) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People from Donbass watch children playing at an accommodation site in a university dormitory in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on Feb. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-ACCOMMODATION SITE

(220301) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A child from Donbass gets water at an accommodation site in a university dormitory in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on Feb. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-ACCOMMODATION SITE

(220301) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Children from Donbass play at an accommodation site in a university dormitory in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on Feb. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-ACCOMMODATION SITE

(220301) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Children from Donbass play with a volunteer at an accommodation site in a university dormitory in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on Feb. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Evgeny Sinitsyn)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-ACCOMMODATION SITE

(220301) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Children from Donbass play at an accommodation site in a university dormitory in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on Feb. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Evgeny Sinitsyn)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-ACCOMMODATION SITE

(220301) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Children from Donbass play at an accommodation site in a university dormitory in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on Feb. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-REFUGEE

(220227) -- ROSTOV, Feb. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People from Donbass rest in an accommodation site for refugees in Rostov Region, Russia, Feb. 26, 2022. (Photo by Andrey Bok/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-REFUGEE

(220227) -- ROSTOV, Feb. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Children from Donbass rest in an accommodation site for refugees in Rostov Region, Russia, Feb. 26, 2022. (Photo by Andrey Bok/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-REFUGEE

(220227) -- ROSTOV, Feb. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People from Donbass rest in an accommodation site for refugees in Rostov Region, Russia, Feb. 26, 2022. (Photo by Andrey Bok/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-REFUGEES-DONATION

(220226) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, Feb. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A volunteer arranges supplies donated by local residents for refugees from Donbass, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, Feb. 26, 2022. (Photo by Andrey Bok/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-REFUGEES-DONATION

(220226) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, Feb. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A volunteer arranges supplies donated by local residents for refugees from Donbass, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, Feb. 26, 2022. (Photo by Andrey Bok/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-REFUGEES-DONATION

(220226) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, Feb. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People donate supplies for refugees from Donbass, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, Feb. 26, 2022. (Photo by Andrey Bok/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ROSTOV-ON-DON-REFUGEES-DONATION

(220226) -- ROSTOV-ON-DON, Feb. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A volunteer arranges supplies donated by local residents for refugees from Donbass, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, Feb. 26, 2022. (Photo by Andrey Bok/Xinhua)

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Scene in Russia

Photo taken Feb. 24, 2022, in the southern Russian oblast of Rostov shows a military vehicle driving toward Ukraine. Russia launched a military attack on Ukraine the same day.