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Russia UFC Fight Night

Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia, top, punches Terrion Ware of USA in their bantamweight bout during UFC Fight Night event at Olimpiysky Arena, in Moscow, Russia, September 15, 2018.

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Russia Crimea

A man fishes during the sunset at the shore in the Novy Svet resort, outside Sudak, Crimea, Russia, September 1, 2018.

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Russia China

A girl reacts posing for a photo next to Russian President Vladimir Putin during his and Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Okean (Ocean) children's camp in Vladivostok, Russia, September 12, 2018.

#563746814.09.2018

Russia Sailing Ships

Naval cadets fix the sails of Russia's training ship "Nadezhda" (Hope) as foreign participants of the international Far East Tall Ships Regatta leave the city, in Vladivostok, Russia, September 14, 2018. The Regatta was held as a part of the Eastern Economic Forum.

#563638113.09.2018

Russia Vostok-2018 Drills

Black smoke rises after an explosion during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.

#563668809.09.2018

Russia Vostok-2018 Drills

In this handout released by Russian Defence Ministry military drone lands during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 11, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981. The image is a handout courtesy of a third party. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

#563753114.09.2018

Russia Sailing Ships

Russian flag waves as a participant of the international Far East Tall Ships Regatta, Japan's sailing ship "Kaiwo Maru", leaves the city, in Vladivostok, Russia, September 14, 2018. The Regatta was held as a part of the Eastern Economic Forum.

#563282810.09.2018

Bulgaria Rhythmic Gymnastics Worlds

Jana Duchnovska of Slovakia competes during individual qualification at the 36th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships at Armeec arena, in Sofia, Bulgaria, September 10, 2018.

#563641611.09.2018

Russia Vostok-2018 Drills

In this handout released by Russian Defence Ministry self-propelled howitzers roll during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 11, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981. The image is a handout courtesy of a third party. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.

#563119709.09.2018

Russia Elections

A woman gets out of a voting booth at a polling station at local elections, in Novosibirsk, Russia, September 9, 2018. Russians all over the country vote for their local authorities on the Single Voting Day which is held on September 9.

#563324311.09.2018

Russia Eastern Economic Forum

Sun rises over Vladivostok, Russia, September 11, 2018 as city hosts the Eastern Economic Forum.

#563555112.09.2018

Bulgaria Rhythmic Gymnastics Worlds

Palesa Mohlamme of South Africa competes in individual qualification at the 36th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships at Armeec arena, in Sofia, Bulgaria, September 12, 2018.

#563149409.09.2018

Russia Elections

A man stands in front of the screen showing a voter turnout in regions, at the information centre of the Russian Central Election Commission, in Moscow, Russia, September 9, 2018. Russians all over the country vote for their local authorities on the Single Voting Day which is held on September 9.

#563521712.09.2018

Russia Orthodox Saint

An Orthodox believer bears a cross during a religious procession marking the anniversary of the transferal of the Russian Orthodox Saint Alexander Nevsky's relics to St. Alexander Nevsky Monastery in 1724 , in St. Petersburg, Russia, September 12, 2018.

#563186109.09.2018

Russia Elections

Voters stand in election booths as they get ready to cast their ballots at a polling station during local elections, in Ivanovo, Russia, September 9, 2018. Russians all over the country vote for their local authorities on the Single Voting Day which is held on September 9.

#563277210.09.2018

Russia Japan

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shake hands after their talks in Far Eastern port of Vladivostok, Russia, September 10, 2018.

#563309510.09.2018

Russia Ice Hockey Avangard - Neftekhimik

Avangard's fan reacts during the Kontinental Hockey League's ice hockey match between Avangard Omsk and Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk, at the Balashikha Arena in Balashikha, outside Moscow, Russia, September 10, 2018.

#563668709.09.2018

Russia Vostok-2018 Drills

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Bulgaria Rhythmic Gymnastics Worlds

Katrin Taseva of Bulgaria competes in individual hoop final at the 36th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships at Armeec arena, in Sofia, Bulgaria, September 11, 2018

#563611013.09.2018

Russia Vostok-2018 Drills

Foreign military attaches take photos as they arrive for Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.

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