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Bank of Russia does not expect negative GDP figures for Q2 due to fuel situation

An updated medium-term macroeconomic forecast will be released at the meeting of the regulator’s Board of Directors on July 24

ST. PETERSBURG, July 3. /TASS/. The situation in the fuel market will impact Russia’s GDP in the second quarter of this year, but no negative figures are expected, Central Bank Deputy Governor Alexey Zabotkin said.

"The reduction in intake in the fuel sector will, of course, be reflected in the Q2 figures," he told reporters.

Asked whether GDP could turn negative in the second quarter, Zabotkin said: "I don't think so."

An updated medium-term macroeconomic forecast will be released at the meeting of the regulator’s Board of Directors on July 24, he noted.

"The forecast will be updated in July, taking into account all the parameters included in it," the official said.

At the same time, Zabotkin did not rule out a revision of the key rate forecast trajectory in July. "I think there will be a change to the key rate forecast at the July meeting. How significant that change will be will depend on the calculations and the results of the Board of Directors’ discussion, considering all the information available to it at the time of the July meeting," he said.

Russia to extend ban on gasoline exports until year-end — deputy premier

Alexander Novak added that diesel exports will be lifted "as the market rebounds"

Putin says Russia is not aggressor

Russian President told it at a meeting with Russian Navy service members

Putin says meetings with service members highlight importance of their mission

A Russian Navy service member asked the president what such meetings mean to him

Russia launches group strike against Ukrainian defense enterprises overnight — top brass

Last night the Russian Armed Forces launched a group strike using high-precision ground-and air-based weapons, hitting Ukrainian military-industrial facilities in Kiev involved in the production, assembly, and storage of unmanned aerial vehicles of various types and their component

Russian diplomat condemns Ukraine’s attack on ambulance as war crime

Rodion Miroshnik added that Ukrainian troops were shelling the city throughout the day, killing four civilians

Iran killed over 200 US servicemen since ceasefire ended — IRGC

Spokesman Hossein Mohebbi dismissed all US reports about its casualties as false

Iran ready to help resolve relations between Saudi Arabia, Houthis — Araghchi

Iranian authorities believe that the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni Houthi rebels of the Ansar Allah movement can be resolved only through diplomatic means, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said

Moscow vows appropriate response to any hostile initiatives from Chisinau — Russia’s MFA

According to the statement, Moldova's measures "are aimed at severing mutually advantageous ties with our country"

Russia to defend its interests in Arctic, Northern Sea Route — Putin

Russia is ready and open to cooperation in this area, Russian President said

Russia to do its utmost to strengthen its Navy — Putin

The Navy has been, is, and will remain for a long time to come the most important element ensuring the country’s security, Russian President said

Press review: Russia offers lifeline on Iran and Trump works art of nuke deal with Saudis

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, July 20th

Work on Poseidon nearing completion — Putin

It will soon be put on combat alert, Russian President said

Upper house approves bill on 15% income tax rate for annual incomes of over $66,000

The law was drafted by the order of President Vladimir Putin to create an additional source of funding for the treatment of children with severe life-threatening and chronic diseases, including rare ones

Russia is fielding small warships armed with modern weapons — Putin

Russian President highlighted that the "mosquito fleet" has always existed, with the key difference being the technologies it employs

Iranian foreign minister warns countries against joining US aggression against Iran

According to Abbas Araghchi, Tehran reserves the right to take all necessary measures in self-defense and will consider any country that participates in the aggression as a legitimate target for its armed forces

Khan's removal from post of ICC prosecutor ensured by European countries — source

A diplomatic source says the decision was connected not only with the accusations of sexual harassment against Khan, but also with the loss of confidence in him as a leader

By attacking Kirillovka, Drapaty shows his loyalty to Zelensky — lawmaker

This crime is an element of ‘festive’ events to mark the appointment of the new commander-in-chief, Drapaty, a member of the Kherson Region’s legislature Alexander Fomin said

Putin calls for careful but decisive actions against attempts to seize Russian ships

I would like to note that in such cases, naturally, we must act carefully within the framework of international maritime law, but decisively, in a way needed to fight piracy and pirates, told Russian President

Death toll in Kirillovka drone attack rises to 12, with 19 wounded — governor

Yevgeny Balitsky stated that the search and rescue effort in the area was completed

What to know of strike on training ground near Kiev used to demonstrate drones

At the time of the strike, drone developers, officials of Ukraine's unmanned systems command, as well as the special services that plan attacks on Russia were present at the facility

Western secret services behind Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, army shakeup — ex-PM

Nikolay Azarov says both British and American special services are working in a very coordinated manner

Putin says heroes of special military op writing history

Every era produces its own heroes, Russian President said

No country has such icebreaker fleet as Russia’s — Putin

No country has any nuclear-powered icebreakers at all, said Russian President

Russian Navy already has Poseidon carrier — Commander-in-Chief

And, of course, such a carrier is already part of the Navy

Enemies of both Russia, Ukraine benefit from conflict — Kazakh leader

Putin and Tokayev are meeting on the sidelines of the Russian-Kazakh inter-regional cooperation forum in the Siberian city of Omsk

Russia never wanted confrontation in Arctic — Putin

But Russia has always invited everyone to work together, Russian President said

Press review: Truce on deck in Iran and EU to dry-run Ukraine deployment in Poland drills

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, July 21st

US extends sanctions exemption for sale of Lukoil International GmbH until August 22

Meanwhile, the general license does not authorize the transfer of funds to any person or to any account in Russia, according to the document

Ballistic missile trajectories pass through Northern Sea Route — Putin

Russia has developed this region, and will continue to develop it, Russian President said

Three paramedics, one civilian wounded in drone attack in DPR’s Gorlovka

Mayor Ivan Prikhodko said an ambulance car was attacked deliberately

Russia’s proposal to extend New START limits after February 5 in force — senior diplomat

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov emphasized that Russia "keeps the door open"

Typhoon forces evacuation of over 710,000 people in southern China

Most people were temporarily displaced in the urban districts of Huizhou and Shanwei

Kremlin spokesman confident EU, US also note corruption scandal in Ukraine

Dmitry Peskov added that these countries have been very active as the Kiev regime’s donors

Top Iranian diplomat informs Lavrov about steps toward deescalation in Middle East

During a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called for thwarting the Kiev regime’s reckless actions

Lavrov offers condolences to Araghchi over sailor's death in Kiev’s attack on Iranian ship

Russian Foreign Minister aske to convey his words of support to the family of the man and wished the soonest recovery to those injured

Russian forces hit Chernomorsk port container terminal, bulker south of Odessa

During the day, the Russian armed forces continued striking Ukrainian ports and transport infrastructure facilities that are used in the interests of the Ukrainian army

Ukraine's attack on Iranian ship done at Israeli behest to drag Europe into war — Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister called it a flagrant violation of the UN Charter

Kiev ready to sacrifice its people to buy time for Europe to prepare for war with Russia

The Kiev regime acts in the interests of its European sponsors and is ready to take the most severe measures against people living in the territories under its control, Yury Barbashov, a member of the Kherson Region Duma, said

British lord says people of UK tired of conflict in Ukraine

Richard Balfe added that the commitment to support Ukraine will remain under the new British government, but there is very little interest to this topic among ordinary UK residents

South Ossetian military units become part of Russian army

Sergey Shoigu recalled that Russia had done its utmost to support South Ossetia in repelling enemy's aggression

US has enough weapons to conduct war against Iran — US diplomat

US Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mike Waltz admitted however that the US arsenals had been depleted under the previous administration which transferred weapons to Ukraine

Trade turnover between Russia, Shanghai Cooperation Organization reach $409 bln — Putin

Russia expects to have closer coordination among all SCO member-countries in the energy sphere, the president stated

Buk-M3 anti-aircraft systems intercept long-range spy drones in western Russia drills

The anti-aircraft gunners practised operating under enemy intensive jamming, according to the military district's press office

Over 40,000 people in Donbas suffer at hands of Ukrainian army since 2014 — ombudsperson

Russian human rights ombudsperson Yana Lantratova drew attention to Ukraine’s gross violation of international humanitarian law

Putin stresses role of Navy in Russia’s nuclear triad

In international terminology, the term "nuclear triad" traditionally refers to the combination of strategic nuclear forces, which of three components: land-based, sea-based, and air-based

Russia building icebreaker to navigate ice over 3 meters thick, Putin says

According to the president, no other country has an icebreaker fleet comparable to Russia's

Many in Western Ukraine want to become part of Poland, Romania, Hungary — Putin

"The people living there - many of them, at least, I know it for certain, 100% - they want to return to their historic homeland," the Russian president noted

Germany aims to turn Bundeswehr into Europe’s strongest army — Medvedev

Plans have been unveiled to raise the authorized strength from the present 181,000 to 460,000 active-duty servicemen and reservists," the Russian Security Council deputy chairman stated

Two foreign climbers die on Elbrus — emergency services

An official at emergency services said that preliminary reports indicated the victims were from Bosnia

Russia effectively uses uncrewed boats in combat operations zone — Putin

They are operating very effectively, including in combat operations zones, Russian President said

Police confirm death of suspect in Berlin’s terror attack in special op

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Russia sees dualism in Trump’s position on Ukraine conflict — Kremlin

On the other hand, the US sincerely declares its readiness to facilitate a peaceful settlement, Peskov added

Ukraine to lose its Western territories sooner or later — Putin

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Hostilities may end within hours, but ball is in Kiev’s court — Kremlin spokesman

Dmitry Peskov said that the Russian Foreign Ministry outlined its preconditions for stopping military actions two years ago

Russia’s Ilyumzhinov not to vie for FIDE presidency

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Ukrainian military using uncrewed boats solely to strike civilian vessels

Throughout 2025 and 2026, only commercial shipping has been subjected to attacks

Kiev deliberately targets Russian civilian population — diplomat

Maria Zakharova called upon all responsible governments, relevant international organizations, and independent media not to remain silent about the recent terror attacks

Ukraine retreats from Kharkov Region’s Zakharovka to southeast — expert

Andrey Marochko says Ukrainian troops are now entrenched in reserve positions in the Vasilyevka area

Russia’s UN mission points to Kiev’s desire of sparking direct Russia-NATO conflict

US President Joe Biden cited preliminary information contesting claims that the missile that landed in Poland had been fired from Russia

Air defense systems shot down over 1,000 fixed-wing drones over past 24 hours

Production facilities and storage sites for long-range drones of the Ukrainian army, as well as temporary deployment points for Ukraine’s units and foreign mercenaries in 146 areas, over the past 24 hours, the Defense Ministry reported

Russian Foreign Ministry to compile evidence on Kirillovka attack for international bodies

Rodion Miroshnik believes the Ukrainian armed forces had planned the attack in advance and deliberately chose the timing

France supports Ukraine’s involvement in terrorist groups in Africa — Russian diplomat

Earlier, Borisenko told TASS that Ukrainian military personnel are already present in a number of African countries and are attempting to open a "second front" against Russia there

Two killed as Ukrainian troops launch 30 attacks against settlements in DPR over past day

Fourteen people were injured

Russia did not start war, is responding to Kiev actions — Putin

We merely began responding to the hostilities, to the war that the current Kiev regime, with Western support, unleashed against what was then southeastern Ukraine, Russian President said

Russian Navy proves to entire world Russia great maritime power — Patrushev

Maintaining the fleet’s combat capabilities, as well as developing and producing state-of-the-art weaponry, are priorities of state policy in the naval sphere, Maritime Board hea added

State of emergency declared in Rostov-on-Don following severe weather

The number of Rostov-on-Don residents injured due to severe weather has risen to 28

New large-displacement unmanned vessel being built for Russian Navy — Commander-in-Chief

It is the first of its kind and will serve as the foundation for the future development of unmanned systems

Russian Navy to receive state-of-the-art large ocean-going vessel — Commander-in-Chief

This requirement is reflected in both strategic plans and the draft of the future shipbuilding program

Police detain suspected passenger of car that drove into crowd in Berlin — RBB

The individual in question is an Iranian national

West ignores promise not to expand NATO, Putin says

Mikhail Gorbachev once promised us that they would not expand NATO, the Russian president recalled

EU approves mechanism to confiscate and sell Russian oil from detained tankers

According to the regulation, such operations must not result "in any payment or making available of funds or economic resources for the benefit of Russian natural or legal persons"

Putin confident Russia will prevail

Russian President made the remarks at a meeting with Russian Navy service members

Putin says large warships to remain backbone of Navy

Russian President made the remarks at a meeting with Russian Navy service members

Syria want to avoid conflict with Israel but will not cede Golan Heights — president

Damascus, with the assistance from friendly countries, is working to reach a security agreement with Israel, Ahmed al-Sharaa said

Ukrainian government based on neo-Nazi, extreme nationalist ideology, Putin says

Russian President made the remarks at a meeting with Russian Navy service members

Russian Navy develops steadily — Putin

The Russian president says that the naval component of the country's nuclear triad is gaining strength

Kiev's aggression against civilians stems from neo-Nazism, Putin says

The Kiev government's aggression against civilians comes as no surprise, Russian President said

Zircon hypersonic missile becoming increasingly accurate, Putin says

Work on the Zircon hypersonic missile is still underway, Russian President said

Russian Navy plays major role in achieving special op’s goals — Putin

"The Navy, including the marines, plays a crucial role in carrying out the objectives of the special military operation," he said

Israeli military getting prepared to expand operation in Nablus in West Bank — spokesman

According to an Israel Defense Forces spokesman, following the incident that left two Israelis killed, "the IDF launched a large-scale anti-terrorist operation in Nablus and adjacent security zones."

Burya small missile ship integrated into Leningrad Region defense system — commander

Among the vessels that came into service were the Project 12700 "Polyarny" ocean minesweeper for the Northern Fleet and the Project 22800 "Burya" small missile ship for the Baltic Fleet

Russia delivers 1st batch of 1,212 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers to exchange point

The trains with the bodies of Ukrainian servicemen will start moving towards the border in an hour, general added

Russian Armed Forces liberate settlement of Shevchenko in DPR — top brass

Russian air defense systems shot down 1,060 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones and eight guided aerial bombs over the past 24 hours

Post-Soviet security bloc welcomes ceasefire deal on Tajik-Kyrgyz border

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Russia’s missile strike wipes out Ukrainian army’s ammo train in Dnepropetrovsk area

It is reported that Russian assault teams conducted successful offensive operations in the Donetsk area and improved their forward edge position over the past day

Combat trainer aircraft crashes in Moscow Region — Russian Defense Ministry

The flight was carried out without ammunition

Russian Black Sea Fleet submarines participating in strikes against targets in Ukraine

Speaking of specific vessels, he noted the participation of Project 636.6 submarines, which are part of the Black Sea Fleet

Russia was forced to launch special military operation — Putin

Russian President recalled the West's unfulfilled promise not to expand NATO's infrastructure eastward

Attempts at isolating Russian is area of defense, security failing — Putin

According to Russian President, a large number of countries have friendly attitudes to Russia and understand the tasks it is solving from the point of view of ensuring its security and strengthening multipolar world

Given Kiev’s stance, freezing conflict in Ukraine impossible — Kremlin spokesman

Dmitry Peskov added that Russia's key prerequisite was to "achieve our goals"

Orban says Hungary should have vetoed EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia

The former prime minister stressed that Hungary "still needs cheap Russian energy resources, oil, and gas."

Thousands of US troops may be involved in operation to seize Iranian uranium — paper

According to sources cited by New York Post, the troops will storm the nuclear sites and create a secure perimeter around them, while a small team of special operators would conduct the actual retrieval

Few countries have weapons like Tsirkon — Putin

Russia is upgrading them and will continue doing this, Russian President said

Third of Ukrainian troops surrender near Lisichansk, LPR’s envoy to Russia says

According to Rodion Miroshnik, the operation to liberate the LPR would be brought to an end as soon as the operation in Lisichansk was finished

Iran’s actions directed not against its regional neighbors but against US — Araghchi

Following the end of the conflict Tehran intends to engage in dialogue and "restore trust" with its neighbors, the minister noted

No progress on resuming direct flights between Russia, US — source

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov earlier indicated a stagnation in the dialogue between Russia and the US on removing irritants

Putin to meet with State Duma deputies on July 27

The 8th convocation of the State Duma is concluding its work

Perm nuclear submarine to be armed with Tsirkon missile system

The Perm nuclear-powered submarine will come into service in the Russian Navy this year

Putin gives Tokayev detailed account of special op — Kremlin spokesman

Dmitry Peskov said that considering Kiev’s stance, "freezing is impossible as such"

Russia keeps open channels of communication with US negotiators — Kremlin

This was stated by Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov