Anti-Russian sanctions bill does US disservice — Russian embassy
The diplomatic mission noted that with this bill, US President Donald Trump's fellow party hawks are putting sticks in the wheels of the presidential foreign policy to the satisfaction of the opposition from the Democratic Party
US Federal Reserve keeps rate in 3.5-3.75% range
According to the authority, economic activity is expanding at a solid pace despite heightened uncertainty, partly driven by the conflict in the Middle East
Lawyer sees little chance of Telegram co-founder’s extradition from France to UAE
Pavel Durov is a French citizen, and France does not extradite its own nationals, Kaloy Akhilgov noted
West’s desire to subjugate Russia, Ukraine as ‘battering ram’: statements by Medvedev
The Russian Security Council deputy chairman emphasized that the only way to preserve Russia is to ensure victory in the special military operation
Production of Patriot systems in Ukraine impossible due to Boeing's position — TV
Boeing does not transfer licenses for the production of Patriot seeker heads to third countries, which could throw a wrench in those plans
Around 800,000 weapons intended for Ukraine end up on black market — newspaper
Palermo Prosecutor Maurizio de Lucia told the anti-mafia commission that most of these weapons end up on the European market
US to retaliate against Iran for shelling of Jordan — Trump
The US president still said he is willing to continue negotiations
FACTBOX: Novak's instructions, 28 FAS cases and efforts to address fuel market issues
The situation on Russia's fuel market remains fully under control, with any regional difficulties being addressed promptly, First Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin said
Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted roughly 200 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and an armored personnel carrier in its areas of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
FACTBOX: Killed in Crimea, injured in Ryazan Region, 295 drones: aftermath of attacks
The Wildberries logistics center in Ryazan was evacuated
PR for Zelensky's terrorism, pride in Russians, 'healthy anger': Lavrov's statements
The Russian foreign minister added that people need to understand the gravity of a situation where essentially the entire West is against Russia
Press review: Trump, Zelensky hold dubious meeting as Netanyahu tries to kill Iran truce
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, July 29th
West fights Russia through Ukraine, some countries harder than others — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said the West did not want society to be calm
IN BRIEF: What is known about charges brought against Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov
Telegram’s administration has failed to remove numerous channels, chats, and bots on the messaging platform that are actively used by Ukrainian intelligence agencies, terrorist and extremist organizations
Press Review
- Press review: Trump, Zelensky hold dubious meeting as Netanyahu tries to kill Iran truceTop stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, July 29th
- Press review: Logic behind Kiev attacks outside Russia and EU fights for sanctions lifeTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, July 28th
- Press review: Ukraine conflict freeze impossible, while US, Iran see lull in strikesTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, July 27th
- Press review: US moves to tweak Ukraine strategy as EU rolls out new Russia sanctionsTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, July 24th
- Press review: Zelensky gives army chief the heave-ho and US, Saudi Arabia tie nuclear knotTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, July 23rd
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One civilian killed, two others injured: aftermath of Ukrainian aerial attack on Taganrog
Medics are providing the injured civilians with all necessary assistance
Russia’s FSB charges Telegram co-founder Durov with facilitating terrorist activities
Russia’s Federal Security Service said that an international warrant for Pavel Durov's arrest has been issued
Zelensky employs Iranian situation to get more money from EU — Russian diplomat
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik noted that Vladimir Zelensky's recent statements about the threat to Ukraine posed by Iran have the same purpose
One killed, another wounded after rocket debris hit apartment building in Russia’s south
Regional Governor Yury Slyusar noted that the wounded person is under the required medical care
Kiev pursues media hype by attacking Wildberries warehouses in Russia — security official
Deputy Secretary of Russia’s Security Council Alexander Maslennikov emphasized that this is an attempt to destabilize small businesses
Ukraine to bear responsibility for attacks on buses in Russia — MFA spokeswoman
Maria Zakharova stressed that the Kiev regime continues its attacks on civilian transport, with manic persistence seeking to take it out on peaceful citizens in revenge for its growing failures at the front
US senators have agreed on bill for new anti-Russia sanctions — Bloomberg
According to the report, the bill is likely to pass the Senate vote as early as this week
Witkoff, Kushner to Russia may visit Russia in coming weeks — TASS source
There are no specifics or certainty at the moment
European Gymnastics allow return of Russian symbols
This decision aligns the rules of European Gymnastics with the current decisions of World Gymnastics
Magnitude 7.1, more than 50 casualties: consequences of earthquake in Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the earthquake caused fires and power outages, damaged roads and bridges, destroyed buildings
Trump's meeting with Zelensky lasts about hour — White House press pool
According to the journalists, the head of Kiev regime had left the White House
Russian troops liberate Krasny Kut community in Donetsk region over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 360 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy armored combat vehicle in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
Kremlin comments on Kiev’s terrorism, situation around Wildberries, contacts with US
TASS has compiled the key takeaways from Dmitry Peskov's statements
IN BRIEF: Russian Foreign Intelligence Service’s takes on Armenia's European integration
As the SVR noted, many European countries have already signaled to the EU leadership that they are unwilling to open their markets to Armenian goods
Zidane takes over as France coach
The contract is valid until the 2030 World Cup finals
US general warns Trump American munitions stockpile for Iran war running low — AP
The US president earlier refuted reports that Washington had paused the full-scale war against Iran due to a shortage of munitions, including missile interceptors