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The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles.

Óscar Puente has been facing calls to resign after two high-speed trains collided earlier in the week, killing at least 69 people.

Several hundred people are understood to have decided to stay in the frontline town, despite the lack of gas, electricity and running water.

Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades.

The leaked tapes appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move at normal speed, even though another up ahead had stalled.

The term "associate member" is reportedly off the table as officials discuss deeper economic and defence ties.

The latest train crash will pile pressure on the government of Pedro Sánchez, one month before the general election.

At least 14 others were wounded in the attack in the central city of Dnipro, including an 11-year-old boy.

The recordings appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move even though another up ahead had stalled.

The crash, between a moving train and another that was stopped further up the track, was caused by an "inexplicable" error, the transport minister said.