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Ukraine accumulates only half of necessary gas reserves for winter
The accumulation is hampered by rising prices on the European energy markets and high demand for gas in EU countries
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Kiev forces lost nearly 3,900 soldiers, mercenaries in a week along LPR borders — expert
The greatest losses in manpower were inflicted on the enemy in the zone of responsibility of the Battlegroup West
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Russian schoolboy only contestant able to crack cryptography problem at Olympiad
He noted that the problem was worth a lot of points
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Russian government permits sales of Euro-3 fuel in Russia until year-end
Several oil processing plants were allowed to produce gasoline with higher maximum permitted sulfur content
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Medvedev calls US aggression against Iran unprovoked
There was no justification for Washington's attack, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman said
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Lyut brigade held Konstantinovka - General Staff
The enemy assembled a substantial force comprising seven brigades, or a total of 45 battalions
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Territory of Lugansk People's Republic fully liberated — Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin also noted that the destruction of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continues on the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic, Zaporozhye and Kherson Regions
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Battlegroup South’s storm troopers complete Konstantinovka cleansing from Ukrainian army
Head of the group's press center Vadim Astafyev stated that the Ukrainian losses in the city amounted to up to 80 soldiers, a Puma armored personnel carrier, 20 vehicles, and a self-propelled artillery installation
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World Cup round of 16 lineup complete
The tournament is being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada
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Putin, Trump discuss Ukraine — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov noted that the US President again confirmed readiness to facilitate the soonest possible cessation of hostilities and the search for peaceful solutions to overcome the crisis
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Ukraine accumulates only half of necessary gas reserves for winter
The accumulation is hampered by rising prices on the European energy markets and high demand for gas in EU countries
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Russia strongly condemns brutal Ukrainian strike on Tokmak — diplomat
According to preliminary reports, five people were killed and 18 others suffered injuries, Maria Zakharova said
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EU seeks US-backed appointment of Bosnia high representative bypassing UN, Russia
According to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Ambassador to Serbia Aleksandar Vranjes, the European Union seeks "at any cost to preserve the high representative with dictatorial powers," even if the post is illegal and not approved by the UN Security Council
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Several ships make sharp U-turn, not passing through Strait of Hormuz — TV channel
They had originally planned to pass through the strait closer to Oman
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Drone found on Turkish coast — news agency
The technical examination of the drone is now underway to establish its country of origin
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Seventy-two drones destroyed in Leningrad Region
No casualties were reported
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Russia begins testing new Svarog pro AI-assisted interceptor drone in combat
The drone that is designed to engage fixed-wing UAVs is hand-launched and is used jointly with a ground-based control station, enabling an operator to strike targets at a distance of up to 17 km
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Departure of joint crew to ISS symbolical — Kremlin aide
This is a specific example evidencing that the two powers are interested in closely working together, and in the most different spheres, Yury Ushakov said
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Putin express hope US, Iran can find mutually acceptable solutions — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov also added that the talk between the two leaders was businesslike and rather constructive
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Russia develops 'Moon training ground' to train astronauts for lunar missions
Russia’s Federal Medical and Biological Agency is also developing simulators to prepare the astronauts 's sensory and vestibular systems for flight conditions
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Footwear for Arctic: Nanotechnologies vs traditions
The new footwear produced in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk replaces the earlier imported boots
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Death toll from Venezuelan earthquake up to 2,954
16,592 people were injured
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Eurobureaucrats need to recognize link between migration policy, housing crisis — Dmitriev
Thus Kirill Dmitriev commented on the words of the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about the need to create an alliance within the European Union to address housing issues
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EU, Kiev count on conflict escalation — Kremlin aide
The Russian President noted in the conversation with his US counterpart that Kiev and European capitals proceed from a false perception of the state of affairs on the line of engagement, Yury Ushakov said
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Armenian opposition calls Constitutional Court’s ruling ‘start of new phase of resistance’
The document noted that the court’s decision "does not resolve the issue of the legitimacy of the government being formed" nor does it "eliminate election fraud, massive violations of the electoral process, or resolve the deep political and legal crisis in the country."
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Putin approves design of Moscow-St. Petersburg high-speed railway
The Kremlin spokesman mentioned the need to connect the two largest cities in the country with high-speed rail links
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Su-57 jets will be equipped with hypersonic missiles similar to Kinzhal — source
The source did not provide details on specific characteristics of the new missiles or clarifications on when they will be tried
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Trump links Russia-US cooperation to end of conflict in Ukraine
The heads of states stressed importance of continuing the bilateral interaction in their talk, including on military-political and economic topics
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Medvedev praises Konstantinovka’s liberation as crucial to achieving special op goals
According to him, Kiev and its Western sponsors' false rhetoric about the initiative allegedly shifting to the Ukrainian armed forces is only for their own self-preservation and to secure new funding for the war
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Russia’s Battlegroup Center deploys latest BM-70 drones with 100 km strike range
The BM-70 drone is outfitted with a powerful payload capable of penetrating reinforced concrete shelters and taking facilities out of service
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Missile strike on Belgorod, fire near Smolensk, 155 UAVs target Russia: new attack
A woman was killed and another was injured after a Ukrainian munition struck the city of Belgorod
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Medvedev meets with Iranian leadership
A Russian delegation arrived in Tehran for the mourning ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei
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Trump speaks with Zelensky over phone — reporter
According to the journalist, Zelensky congratulated Trump on the 250th anniversary of US independence
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Press review: US military aid to Israel debate grows as US ramps up pressure on Cuba
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, July 2nd
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IN BRIEF: Putin's meeting on Konstantinovka liberation, special military operation course
The Russian leader called the capture of this city the key to the liberation of the entire territory of the DPR
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National Independence Day Parade in Washington canceled due to heat
Several other events planned for the holiday in the US capital have also been canceled due to the heat or will be held on a limited scale
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United States, Israel have 'one destiny' — Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister stressed that "America has been the greatest force for liberty the modern world has known"
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Start of gas supplies via Nord Stream 2 depends on German regulator — MFA
"The carbon footprint of gas transportation through Nord Stream 2 is more than five times lower in comparison with alternative routes, this is known. All documents on this account have already been provided," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also noted
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France’s National Assembly approves hike in military budget
Total defense spending under the 2024-2030 program will now increase from 400 to 436 billion euros
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Morocco becomes first quarterfinalist in FIFA World Cup
Azzedine Ounahi scored in the 50th and 82nd minutes, and Soufiane Rahimi in the 90+8 minute
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Ombudswoman appeals to UN over new Ukrainian attacks on civilians in Russia
Yana Lantratova called for a response to new "barbaric attacks" by Ukrainian forces on civilians in the Lugansk People’s Republic
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One of Europe’s biggest mosques opens in Moscow after 10 years of construction work
The mosque will be able to accommodate up to 10,000 people simultaneously
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Novak instructs oil companies to ensure additional fuel supplies to Russian regions
Particular attention was paid to the regional fuel markets of the Irkutsk Region and the Trans-Baikal Region
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Putin highlights need to continue massive strikes on Ukrainian defense industry sites
Vladimir Putin stressed that some EU leaders had welcomed Ukraine’s "innovative" use of drone technologies
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US actions against Iran signal erosion of international law — Medvedev
Washington’s aggression was completely unprovoked, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman noted
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US will never be communist country — Trump
According to Donald Trump, there is "a resurgence of the communist menace" in the United States, including from "newcomers" to the country
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Europe’s daily LNG imports down to 20-month low
On July 2, daily LNG imports dropped to their lowest level since November 2024, totaling just 261 mln cubic meters
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Putin, Trump stressed importance of continuing interaction
Russia and the United States have vast prospects of mutually beneficial cooperation, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said
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EU Court of Justice allows criminal prosecution for reposting RT videos — judgement
The court ruled that the EU sanctions ban on RT broadcasts "applies also to a website accessible to the public free of charge"
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Iran-US talks to resume in Pakistan on July 11 — TV
According to its sources, the talks will address sanctions against Iran, the unfreezing of its assets, and Tehran’s nuclear program
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Medvedev calls Bab el-Mandeb Strait Iran’s 'thermonuclear weapon'
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman added that "by blocking traffic, Iran has, of course, demonstrated its strength
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Mnogotochiye counter-drone cartridges supplied to Russian troops — Rostec
According to the state technology corporation, serial production is already underway
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Putin calls for ensuring ‘capacity reserve’ when upgrading Eastern polygon project
The head of state drew attention to the fact that when constructing new facilities, one must not forget about the existing infrastructure and maintaining it in standard condition. He stated that this work "has problem areas"
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Chinese Maritime Police to increase activity in waters east of Taiwan
The patrols are carried out to "protect the legitimate interests, as well as the lives and property of Chinese fishermen, including the Taiwanese compatriots"
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Financial nightmare: How Russia's worst crisis began 20 years ago
On August 17, 1998 Russia announced it's defaulting on its debt
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Removal of flags from Russian diplomatic facilities unacceptable, Lavrov tells Tillerson
The Russian top diplomat "confirmed Moscow’s determination to prepare legal cases in order to return the illegally seized Russian property"
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EU energy crisis of its own making, Russia snub to blame — Dmitriev
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is still too slow to admit that it is critical in the EU, the special presidential envoy said
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Air defenses down 188 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions in 12 hours
The drones were downed over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Vladimir, Kaluga, Kursk, Oryol, Ryazan, Smolensk, Tver, Tula, and Moscow regions, as well as Crimea
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Russia postpones year's first launch of Proton rocket with European satellite — source
The rocket will be launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakhstan) on January 28 instead of January 25
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Putin congratulates Trump on 250th anniversary of US independence
Russia and the United States, as the world's two largest nuclear powers, bear a special responsibility for ensuring global security and stability, the Russian leader stated
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Ukrainian command ordered holding Konstantinovka seeking to please West — General Staff
The Kiev regime thus attempted to convince Western curators of the alleged ability of Ukrainian troops to stop the advance of the Russian army in this direction
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France qualified for World Cup quarterfinals
Kylian Mbappe scored the winning goal from the penalty spot at the 70th minute
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Constitutional Court upholds results of Armenian parliamentary elections
On June 26, the Constitutional Court began reviewing petitions filed by seven political forces, which were consolidated into a single case
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Istanbul-Mineralnye Vody flight declares emergency after takeoff
The aircraft is currently heading back to Istanbul Airport at an altitude of about 3,000 meters
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Zelensky expected in Moscow as soon as he is ready to make important decisions — Kremlin
Peskov added that Zelensky "can come to Moscow as soon as he is ready to make important and responsible decisions."
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Russia proposes to halt shelling of Konstantinovka on July 6 to hand over troops' bodies
The ministry noted that the Ukrainian side should inform the Russian command of its decision via existing intelligence service channels by 12:00 p.m. Moscow time (9:00 a.m. GMT) on July 5, 2026
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INTERVIEW: London has no interest in closer Russia-Europe ties, ambassador says
The British are, in essence, among the architects of the prolonged and deadly confrontation in Ukraine, Andrey Kelin said
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Zelensky says Kiev in contact with US negotiators
As the situation in the Middle East somewhat stabilized, the possibility of Whitkoff and Kushner returning to mediation in the Ukrainian settlement has been reported several times recently, but no dates have been announced yet
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Trump says US has no intention of killing Iran’s leadership — news outlet
Trump had previously stated that the U.S. had granted Iran a one-week break in negotiations due to Ali Khamenei’s funeral
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Kiev attempts to strike Russia with Flamingo missiles early on July 4
According to the army, Vladimir Zelensky attempted to divert the attention of Ukrainians and foreign sponsors from the Ukrainian armed forces' catastrophic failure in Konstantinovka by launching a failed drone attack on Russian territory
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Ukraine loses 13,500 troops in Konstantinovka to show fake gains — General Staff
Russian army also destroyed 14 tanks, 283 armored fighting vehicles, 1,400 motor vehicles
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Russia's manufacturing PMI rises to 50.3 in June
A figure above 50 points indicates an expansion in business activity
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India to focus on deepening investment ties with Russia — official
Singh Bhatia said the India-Russia Working Group on Priority Investment Projects has emerged as an important institutional mechanism for identifying, facilitating and monitoring strategic investments between our two countries
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US envoys may visit Russia by end of August, but no dates set yet — source
Earlier, The New York Times reported, citing sources, that Witkoff and Kushner are in daily contact with Russian and Ukrainian officials regarding the conflict settlement
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Tehran offers Japanese companies to purchase Iranian oil — Kyodo
According to the news agency, Iran sees oil supplies to "a friendly country like Japan" to be a positive development and hopes for Japanese investment in the energy sector after reaching a final agreement with the United States
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IN BRIEF: Konstantinovka as key to Kiev’s last stronghold in Donbass
Kiev lost about 13,500 troops in Konstantinovka in an attempt to show alleged successes
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Putin’s military appearance signals determination to 'finish off neo-Nazi threat' — MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova drew attention to reports by British politician and journalist Jim Ferguson, who described the Russian leader’s appearance in military uniform at the meeting as an intentional signal
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Rising gas prices in Europe may force revision of restrictions on Russia, expert says
According to Jacques Sapir, the current spike in natural gas prices on European hubs stems from production bottlenecks rather than logistical challenges
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Russia enters outskirts of Kharkov’s Kazachya Lopan and gaining foothold — expert
Earlier, Andrey Marochko said that Russian forces are actively fighting near Kazachya Lopan with less than one km left to the settlement
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Putin, Trump held telephone conversation
Vladimir Putin congratulated the US leader on the milestone holiday
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Medvedev conveys Putin’s condolences over Khamenei’s death to Pezeshkian
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, who led the Russian delegation that visited Iran to attend the funeral ceremony for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, made the remarks while speaking to journalists following the visit
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St. Petersburg comes under large-scale drone attack
Governor Alexander Beglov urged residents to remain indoors and avoid going outside until the drone threat ceases
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Entire Lugansk People’s Republic liberated — republic’s head
"Just a couple of days ago, I received a report that the territory of the Lugansk People’s Republic has been 100% liberated," Leonid Pasechnik said
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Number of injured in Ukrainian strike on Tokmak market rises to 21
Thirteen people have been hospitalized with injuries of moderate and mild severity
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Medvedev attends funeral ceremony for Ali Khamenei
The ceremony is taking place at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla, Tehran's largest religious and public complex
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S-300, S-400 air defense systems hold live firing practice in southern Russia
All participants in the firing practice - crews from Armenia, Russia, Belarus and Kyrgyzstan - displayed a high level of skills
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Businessman Yermolaev comes out of coma after Monaco explosion — newspaper
As for the main suspect in the attack, 39-year-old Anastasia Berezovskaya, law enforcement has not yet managed to apprehend her
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Europe starts learning how to become third world country — Trump
US President Donald Trump criticized European allies of Washington for too soft migration policy
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Russian Armed Forces establish control over four settlements in Kharkov Region — top brass
Russian troops also liberated Vasilevka in the Donetsk People’s Republic over the past 24 hours, the ministry noted
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Medvedev does not rule out creation of community of states subjected to illegal sanctions
Iranian Justice Minister Amin Hossein Rahimi put forward a corresponding initiative several years ago at the St. Petersburg Legal Forum, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman noted
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Battlegroup West completes destruction of Ukrainian formations in Krasny Liman area
The reinforcement units are carrying out mine clearance and mopping up of the settlement
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Medvedev says all sanctions against Russia are illegal
These are measures not provided for by the UN Charter or other international treaties, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council said
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US believes attack on Iran's nuclear facilities to make it boost its nukes — news agency
The Israeli Chief of the General Staff vowed to "choose the right time" to surprise Iran with an attack, while Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Hebrew warned that attacks on Israel will be ramped up
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Situation around Iran's nuclear program more complex now — Kremlin
Previous reports have suggested that Russia might take custody of Iran’s uranium stockpile
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Air defenses down 92 Ukrainian drones over Russia since morning — top brass
"Between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Moscow time (between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. GMT), on-duty air defenses intercepted and destroyed 92 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over the Belgorod, Kursk, Leningrad, Pskov, Smolensk, and Tver Regions, Crimea, and over the waters of the Sea of Azov
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Lavrov congratulates US public on 250th independence anniversary
By building a genuine dialogue, Moscow and Washington are capable of achieving meaningful results and finding effective solutions to the most complex global and regional problems, the Russian foreign minister said
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Russia has no intentions of attacking Europe — Russian ambassador in London
Escalation is possible only on the initiative of the West itself, Andrey Kelin said
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More than 200 UAVs headed toward Moscow Region over past 24 hours — mayor
Air defenses neutralized most of them at long range, while 62 were destroyed as they approached the city
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About 16,500 mercenaries are in Ukrainian army ranks
Latin American mercenaries are particularly numerous in the Kherson and Zaporozhye directions
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Hungary’s president must step down under new constitutional amendment — PM
The prime minister confirmed that a new constitution will be drafted in Hungary and later put to a national referendum
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ZNPP completes transition to Russia nuke plants operator structure
All plant employees have completed the required certification
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