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Ukraine to pay $480 per 1,000 cubic meters of Russian gas from April 1
Russia's gas giant Gazprom canceled from April the $100 discount on natural gas for Ukraine
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Orlan-10, Orlan-30 UAVs being upgraded based on special military op experience — STC
A representative of the Special Technology Center noted that many things "respond to or keep pace with the challenges posed by the adversary"
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Key statements from President Putin's meeting with Cabinet on fuel situation
The president noted that Russia's current fuel difficulties are temporary, adding that the country's energy sector possesses a high margin of safety
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US, Israel act contrary to common sense in their dealings with Iran — expert
Vladimir Orlov pointed out that the Americans are attempting to present a misleading narrative, claiming that the nuclear issue has been resolved, which he considers wishful thinking
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Brent crude tops $80 per barrel on ICE for first time since June 22
WTI crude futures for August delivery rose to $75.76 per barrel
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Trump calls Ukraine's strikes deep into Russia escalation of conflict
According to the US leader, it is an escalation that could lead to an end to the conflict
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Iran-US memorandum not built on trust from start — Iranian embassy in Moscow
The Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the US was built on a clear mechanism of 'commitment in exchange for commitment'
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Lavrov says Russia agreed to US proposals at Alaska summit
The Russian top diplomat said that any other interpretations were irrelevant
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Israel notified by US about plans to attack Iran — media
US President Donald Trump said earlier that the ceasefire with Iran was no longer in effect
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June 2026 in Western Europe temperatures break record as hottest in history — Copernicus
According to Samantha Burgess, strategic lead at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, "June 2026 underscored how profoundly the climate is changing"
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Air defenses destroy 111 Ukrainian UAVs over Russian regions within 12-hour period
In particular, drones were shot down over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Oryol, Tula, Kaluga, Moscow, Krasnodar Regions, the Republic of Crimea, the Republic of Bashkortostan and the Republic of Tatarstan
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Europe's worst mistake, Donbass liberation, nuclear escalation: Kremlin comments
Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov says European countries still believe that they can inflict a strategic defeat on Russia and added that this is "the greatest mistake ever"
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Over 4 mln people attend farewell ceremony for slain Iranian leader Khamenei in Karbala
Representatives from various Iraqi provinces, as well as delegations from numerous Arab countries and regional and international organizations that had been unable to attend the farewell ceremony in Iran, traveled to Karbala to pay their respects
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Russian wheat exports up almost 14% to 48 mln tons in 2025/2026 agricultural season
Russia increased wheat supplies to all top five importers despite a sharp rise in global market competition
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Russian stock market closes up on major indices
The ruble-denominated MOEX Index increased by 1.39%, the dollar-denominated RTS Index gained 1.02%
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Special military operation decision forced, as EU, US did not listen to Russia — Kremlin
"As soon as you understand that no one would listen to you, you take firm steps," the Russian Presidential spokesman stressed
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NATO summit outlines plans to coordinate defense production across member states
The summit effectively authorized NATO to coordinate the entire weapons production process among member states
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IN BRIEF: What is known about drone attack on Krasnodarskaya compressor station
The attack was aimed at disrupting the uninterrupted flow of Russian gas to Turkey, but prompt measures prevented any supply interruptions, the company said
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Another reconnaissance aircraft flew near Kaliningrad Region
The aircraft in question is a Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint, operated by the British Air Force
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Russian government extends temporary diesel export ban to producers
The decision was made to maintain a stable situation in the domestic fuel market
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De Beers’ diamond price cut to set benchmark for broader market — experts
Eduard Lysenker said the main reason behind De Beers’ decision was the collapse in demand for traditional small and medium-sized diamonds due to rising production of synthetic stones
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Russia’s Battlegroup North destroys 354 Ukrainian UAVs during past day
The enemy also lost 42 drone control centers, the battlegroup’s spokesman Alexander Tikhomirov said
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Press review: NATO summit sets Ukraine support as EU resists sanctions critics in EU bloc
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, July 8th
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Fuel situation partially stabilized, but remains challenging — Novak
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the government jointly with oil companies, had prepared additional proposals to supply the domestic fuel market
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NATO leaders fail to acknowledge role in fueling nuclear tensions with Russia — ICAN
According to ICAN Executive Director Melissa Parke, "NATO outspends Russia 10 times on nuclear weapons and yet still feels threatened by Moscow"
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US deploys some 20 warships, auxiliary vessels in Arabian Sea — TV
According to Fox News, the group includes the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS George H.W. Bush strike groups, and the USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) with a total of around 20,000 seamen and mariners
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Malyutka interceptor drone with automatic target acquisition unveiled at Kazan expo
The Malyutka has a range of up to 12 km and is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 250 km/h
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Press review: US, Europe may clash over Ukraine as China missile alarms Pacific region
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, July 7th
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Russia as threat, support for Ukraine, US strikes on Iran: NATO chief’s statements
Mark Rutte called the recent US strikes against Iran "absolutely necessary"
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Kiev’s refusal to take back soldiers’ bodies unprecedented in history — Russian diplomat
Maria Zakharova emphasized that "it has always been considered mandatory to retrieve the bodies of one’s fallen warriors from a battlefield in any way
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Khamenei's coffin arrives in Iraq's holy Shiite city of Karbala
Eyewitnesses report that millions participated in the funeral procession
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Trump says doesn’t know if full-scale conflict with Iran could be resumed
The president added that in such a case the United States will "win it very quickly"
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Ukrainian drone strike on Krasnodar-Melitopol passenger bus: what we know
No one was injured, and everyone on board managed to evacuate safely
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Trump says US received share of Ukrainian land through mineral deal
Discussing the possibility of Ukraine's reconstruction, the US leader expressed confidence that the country had "tremendous potential"
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Renewed strikes in response to MoU violations as US-Iran tensions rise
The US military launched major strikes on Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM said
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Russian Prosecutor General's Office declares American Coalition for Ukraine undesirable
ACU is headquartered in Washington
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Serbia facing pressure due to refusal to impose sanctions against Russia — minister
The Serbs and Russians are the two closest peoples in the world, which is why people in Serbia know that these sanctions are unjust, Nenad Popovic noted
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Serbia not to impose visas for Russians — minister
Russian citizens "are the most welcome guests in our country," Nenad Popovic said
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Yolka drone effective against new AI-equipped Ukrainian drones — BARS-Bryansk
"Bars-Bryansk unit fighters destroyed a Ukrainian fixed-wing drone using the Yolka system, which caught up with and hit its target in just 20 seconds
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Oil base reservoir in Tver Region catches fire after Ukraine’s drone attack
The fire has been localized, no casualties were reported, Vitaly Korolev said
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Ukraine to receive 32 Gripen fighter jets from Sweden — PM
According to Ulf Kristersson, continued support for Ukraine is Sweden’s top priority
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US completes another wave of strikes against Iran — CENTCOM
"U.S. forces struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets including air defense systems, coastal surveillance assets, missile and drone storage sites, naval capabilities, and military logistics infrastructure along Iran’s coastline," the US Central Command said
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Durov questioned in Paris for six hours — agency
"Nearly two years after the criminal case against Pavel Durov was opened, there is still no evidence to support the charges," AFP cited his lawyers
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IMF upgrades its forecast for contraction of Iran’s economy this year by 0.7 p.p.
IMF experts projected the Iranian economy’s contraction by 6.1% in the report released in April
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Ukraine sought to disrupt Russian gas supplies with Blue Stream attack — lawmaker
According to Sergey Altukhov, Ukraine continues to escalate the conflict by targeting civilian infrastructure
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Rosatom begins assembly of fourth reactor vessel for Egypt's El Dabaa NPP
The reactor vessel will be manufactured at the Atommash plant, part of Rosatom's Machine-Building Division
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US security guarantees for Kiev could include closing Ukrainian airspace — Trump
At the same time, the US leader did not rule out that Ukraine may not receive any security guarantees at all
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Iran cannot ignore US presence near its borders under Trump Route — ambassador
Khalil Shirgolami drew attention to the methods used by the United States, citing Washington's violation of ceasefire agreements with Iran as an example
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Sova-55 aircraft-type reconnaissance UAV unveiled at Kazan exhibition
The Sova is used primarily for reconnaissance and its secondary purpose is to carry FPV attack drones and repeaters
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Support of Kiev by Europe and US direct participation in war against Russia — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov emphasized that because of this, the conflict has ceased to be a special military operation
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Russia does utmost to minimize fallout from Ukraine's energy attacks — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov emphasized that the Kiev regime consistently demonstrates aggressiveness and a penchant for terrorist attacks against global energy facilities
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Trump believes meeting between Putin, Zelensky to take place ‘very soon’
Earlier in July, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that a Putin-Zelensky meeting could be arranged in Moscow any time
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Russian human rights commissioner speaks on prisoner swap plans, return of Kursk civilians
International organizations have begun to acknowledge evidence of Kiev’s crimes against civilians, Yana Lantratova said
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Tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz has virtually stopped — Rystad
According to head of geopolitical analysis at the consulting firm Jorge Leon, the real test comes after 9 July, once the mourning period for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei ends
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Lavrov extends Putin’s invitation to Sahel leaders to attend Russia-Africa summit
The third Russia-Africa summit will take place in Moscow in October
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Ukrainian troops abandon weapons, ammunition made in Poland, France, Italy in Vasilyevka
Commander Mikhail Knyazkin says "a huge amount" of weapons and ammunition was left behind
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Euroclear asks appellate court to halt enforcement of Bank of Russia’s claim
The court previously accepted the depository's appeal and scheduled the hearing for July 16
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Russia’s massive strikes have pushed Ukraine back months in UAV production — expert
Dmitry Kuzyakin noted that production capacity in Ukraine remained considerable
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Lockheed Martin to create Patriot complex maintenance facility in Europe — Trump
The president said that US firms had clinched $3 billion of defense contracts at NATO summit
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Iran to take measures soon to punish US — deputy head of National Security Committee
"In the coming days, additional measures of the Iranian policy aimed at punishing the aggressor and the states that supported him will become apparent," Abbas Moghtadaei said
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International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation acknowledges IOC’s decision on ROC
The IBSF is expected to consider the possibility of bringing Russian athletes back for the federation’s licensed tournament in the first half of September
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Disappointment with NATO, refusal to negotiate with Iran: Trump’s key statements
The US president said that he has no intention of negotiating with Iran and also insulted the country’s leadership
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Trump tells NATO allies he wants to keep US in alliance — Reuters
According to the source, at a closed-door meeting Donald Trump said the United States is ready to continue selling weapons to its allies, regardless of how they will be used
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Funeral of Iranian leader Khamenei in Mashhad postponed due to ceremonies in Iraq
"Due to the mass and solemn farewell ceremonies for the late Leader Ali Khamenei that took place in the Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala, the arrival of Khamenei's coffin in Mashhad has been postponed," the funeral committee said
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Death toll from earthquake in Venezuela up to 3,811
According to President of the National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic Jorge Rodríguez, 16,740 people were injured
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Trump says Russia and Ukraine know what US peace proposals are
The US leader expressed opinion that the peoples of Russia and Ukraine would later be able to establish normal relations
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Russia as long-term threat and obligations to Ukraine: NATO summit declaration
In the final declaration, the NATO countries declared their commitment to Article 5 on collective defense
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IMF expects Strait of Hormuz to open by mid-July
The Fund expects geopolitical uncertainty to persist throughout the coming year
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Russia’s Scorpion bomber drone covers record 35 km with TM-62 mine
This is currently the only drone in Russia that is fully integrated with the TM-62 mine
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Kiev needs to hold Slavyansk, Kramatorsk during NATO summit — expert
Andrey Marochko says Vladimir Zelensky needs to show the West that the Ukrainian army is "doing fine and stable"
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Strait of Hormuz to open only on Iran’s terms, but under US’ threats — parliament speaker
According to Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, threats and breaking promises "are no longer cost-free"
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Attack on Blue Stream is energy terrorism, says State Duma member
According to Sergey Altukhov, Ukraine's actions are directed not only against Russia but also against its partners, notably Turkey
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Unified drone system to become key driver of Russian economic growth — expert
Aviation Project Director at GLONASS Sergey Kukarev noted that the system is already starting to work in logistics
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Kremlin spokesman comments on Kiev’s terrorist attacks, IOC decision on Russia
Ukraine has consistently demonstrated an aggressive attitude and a tendency to carry out terrorist attacks on global energy facilities, Dmitry Peskov noted
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Turkey's F-35s to make it significant NATO foothold in Black, Mediterranean seas — expert
According to Alexander Stepanov, Ankara is aspiring to a significant role in NATO and has one of the most combat-ready and largest armies among the alliance members
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Lavrov arrives in Mozambique as part of his African tour
Russian Foreign Minister ’s previous visit to Mozambique took place in May 2023
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Finland paying for Stubb's belligerent policies with economic collapse — Dmitriev
In May, unemployment rose to 12.7%, the highest since May 1998 and the highest in the EU
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FACTBOX: NATO countries' military assistance to Ukraine
A number of NATO member states began transferring weaponry to Ukraine as early as 2014, when a coup d'etat in Ukraine resulted in a change of power
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Use of Krasnopol shells cuts ammunition consumption — Rostec
The use of these guided munitions transforms self-propelled artillery systems and towed howitzers from area suppression weapons into precision weapons for the elimination of enemy targets
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Africa undergoes 'second awakening,' Lavrov says
Russian Foreign Minister pointed out that in 1960, the United Nations adopted the declaration on decolonization, and the bulk of African countries gained political independence
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NATO changes mandate of Baltic Air Policing Mission to combat mission
The new military format will enable alliance fighters to participate directly in combat operations
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Press review: Trump-Putin call as Russian troops advance while US-Russia OPCW talks fail
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, July 6th
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s logistics centers, transport sites in past day
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,450 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Serbia thankful to Russia for reliable gas supplies — minister
It is important especially today, "when the global market is facing constant changes, structural and price-related," Nenad Popovic said
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Russia fields world’s largest air defense system — Defense Ministry
On July 8, the Russian Armed Forces celebrate Anti-Aircraft Missile Troops Day of the Aerospace Forces
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Trump makes no specific commitments on Ukraine behind closed doors at NATO summit
According to the news outlet, the US leader is focused on Iran
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IRGC announces strikes on 85 US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait
According to the statement, the targets were located in Salman Port, the US 5th Fleet area in Bahrain, and Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait
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NATO reconnaissance aircraft flying around Kaliningrad Region for second day
On Tuesday, the aircraft had completed five circles around the Russian region before returning to base in Romania
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More than 160,000 foreigners show interest in Russian education
Rossotrudnichestvo Deputy Head Pavel Shevtsov said the figure compares favorably with global benchmarks
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Russian forces advancing simultaneously in two areas in DPR — expert
Andrey Marochko added that Russian troops are also advancing southwest of Kutuzovka along the Byk River
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US may ask Turkey to disable Russia’s S-400 in exchange for F-35s — portal
The Trump administration has not yet made a final decision on how Washington will sell F-35 fighters to Turkey
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Russia to begin importing petroleum products in July — Deputy PM Novak
The official noted that the government is taking measures to stabilize the situation
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Russia has to liberate Kramatorsk, Slavyansk for full liberation of Donbass — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that a couple of days ago, the Russian military announced the liberation of a very important city in Donbass - Konstantinovka
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Gas withdrawals from European UGS facilities reach six-year high in July amid heatwave
European UGS facilities are currently 50.63% full
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UAC delivers Su-30SM2, Su-34 fighter jets to Russian Defense Ministry — Rostec
The aircraft have completed the entire cycle of required ground and flight factory tests and have departed for their duty stations
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Lavrov, Niger's president hold talks
The talks were preceded by four-party talks involving the foreign ministers of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali
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World’s governing volleyball body FIVB lifts sanctions against Russia — statement
The Russian national teams will be restored to the World Ranking with the same World Ranking points as they had at the time that their points were frozen by the decision of the FIVB Board of Administration
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Ukraine moves past Trump’s peace plan — NYP
European officials called on Trump to view Ukraine as a "strategic asset rather than a liability," the newspaper wrote
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Russia bans diesel exports to boost domestic market supplies — Novak
The decision will not affect supplies under intergovernmental agreements
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Trumps says US will deliver 20 strikes on Iran in response of each of its attacks
"They hit actually three boats, not two, and when they hit, we hit back much harder," the president said
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IN BRIEF: Overnight drone attacks on Russia kill civilian, damage tankers
One civilian was killed and several others were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on the Saratov Region
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