France qualified for World Cup quarterfinals

"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

As of the end of June, European UGS facilities were 49.09% full

Russian troops also liberated Vasilevka in the Donetsk People’s Republic over the past 24 hours, the ministry noted

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

The patrols are carried out to "protect the legitimate interests, as well as the lives and property of Chinese fishermen, including the Taiwanese compatriots"

According to the journalist, Zelensky congratulated Trump on the 250th anniversary of US independence

The pretext for US aggression was "a certain Iranian nuclear program, a subject of long-standing debate," Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman said

The ceremony is taking place at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla, Tehran's largest religious and public complex

Alexey Likhachev noted that the space for international trust in this global logistics corridor is increasing

"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

Vladimir Putin congratulated the US leader on the milestone holiday

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman added that "by blocking traffic, Iran has, of course, demonstrated its strength

"This year we are about to finalize development of the basic functionality that is necessary to start "combat" testing at the mines, which will begin in 2025," Alexey Parasyna said

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said there is no other way to describe their actions

All participants in the firing practice - crews from Armenia, Russia, Belarus and Kyrgyzstan - displayed a high level of skills

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

No casualties were reported

"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

The mosque will be able to accommodate up to 10,000 people simultaneously

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

Yury Ushakov also added that the talk between the two leaders was businesslike and rather constructive

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."

Russia and the United States have vast prospects of mutually beneficial cooperation, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said

The BM-70 drone is outfitted with a powerful payload capable of penetrating reinforced concrete shelters and taking facilities out of service

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

The tournament is being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada

According to preliminary reports, five people were killed and 18 others suffered injuries, Maria Zakharova said

The Russian leader called the capture of this city the key to the liberation of the entire territory of the DPR

16,592 people were injured

The Russian top diplomat "confirmed Moscow’s determination to prepare legal cases in order to return the illegally seized Russian property"

The greatest losses in manpower were inflicted on the enemy in the zone of responsibility of the Battlegroup West

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

The source did not provide details on specific characteristics of the new missiles or clarifications on when they will be tried

These are measures not provided for by the UN Charter or other international treaties, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council said

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

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

Total defense spending under the 2024-2030 program will now increase from 400 to 436 billion euros

Several oil processing plants were allowed to produce gasoline with higher maximum permitted sulfur content

The prime minister confirmed that a new constitution will be drafted in Hungary and later put to a national referendum

Particular attention was paid to the regional fuel markets of the Irkutsk Region and the Trans-Baikal Region

On the cape, the volunteers will test a new technology for waste collection and disposal

US President Donald Trump criticized European allies of Washington for too soft migration policy

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

A figure above 50 points indicates an expansion in business activity

Latin American mercenaries are particularly numerous in the Kherson and Zaporozhye directions

The British are, in essence, among the architects of the prolonged and deadly confrontation in Ukraine, Andrey Kelin said

Escalation is possible only on the initiative of the West itself, Andrey Kelin said

The Kremlin spokesman mentioned the need to connect the two largest cities in the country with high-speed rail links

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, July 2nd

Russian army also destroyed 14 tanks, 283 armored fighting vehicles, 1,400 motor vehicles

Russia’s Federal Medical and Biological Agency is also developing simulators to prepare the astronauts 's sensory and vestibular systems for flight conditions

According to Jacques Sapir, the current spike in natural gas prices on European hubs stems from production bottlenecks rather than logistical challenges

Peskov added that Zelensky "can come to Moscow as soon as he is ready to make important and responsible decisions."

There was no justification for Washington's attack, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman said

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

A Russian delegation arrived in Tehran for the mourning ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei

Yana Lantratova called for a response to new "barbaric attacks" by Ukrainian forces on civilians in the Lugansk People’s Republic

As for the main suspect in the attack, 39-year-old Anastasia Berezovskaya, law enforcement has not yet managed to apprehend her

All plant employees have completed the required certification

The bank expects a negative profit and loss impact of around 700 mln euros post tax from sale

They had originally planned to pass through the strait closer to Oman

The rocket will be launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakhstan) on January 28 instead of January 25

Previous reports have suggested that Russia might take custody of Iran’s uranium stockpile

The accumulation is hampered by rising prices on the European energy markets and high demand for gas in EU countries

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

Governor Alexander Beglov urged residents to remain indoors and avoid going outside until the drone threat ceases

Trump had previously stated that the U.S. had granted Iran a one-week break in negotiations due to Ali Khamenei’s funeral

Air defenses neutralized most of them at long range, while 62 were destroyed as they approached the city

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

The enemy assembled a substantial force comprising seven brigades, or a total of 45 battalions

He noted that the problem was worth a lot of points

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

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

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

According to its sources, the talks will address sanctions against Iran, the unfreezing of its assets, and Tehran’s nuclear program

A woman was killed and another was injured after a Ukrainian munition struck the city of Belgorod

On June 26, the Constitutional Court began reviewing petitions filed by seven political forces, which were consolidated into a single case

The drones were downed over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Vladimir, Kaluga, Kursk, Oryol, Ryazan, Smolensk, Tver, Tula, and Moscow regions, as well as Crimea

The completion of construction and commissioning is scheduled for 2024

Earlier, Andrey Marochko said that Russian forces are actively fighting near Kazachya Lopan with less than one km left to the settlement

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"

The new footwear produced in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk replaces the earlier imported boots

Kiev lost about 13,500 troops in Konstantinovka in an attempt to show alleged successes

Thirteen people have been hospitalized with injuries of moderate and mild severity

The court ruled that the EU sanctions ban on RT broadcasts "applies also to a website accessible to the public free of charge"

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

A total of 3,000 people will get under the effect of amnesty

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

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

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

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

Azzedine Ounahi scored in the 50th and 82nd minutes, and Soufiane Rahimi in the 90+8 minute

Washington’s aggression was completely unprovoked, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman noted

Rodion Miroshnik said that it is the highest figure in the past two years

The heads of states stressed importance of continuing the bilateral interaction in their talk, including on military-political and economic topics

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

On August 17, 1998 Russia announced it's defaulting on its debt

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

According to the state technology corporation, serial production is already underway

Kylian Mbappe scored the winning goal from the penalty spot at the 70th minute