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On Ukraine’s request, Romania detains cargo ship that called at Crimea’s Sevastopol

The vessel was sailing from Moldova’s Danube River port of Giurgiulesti, which it left on July 3, when it was approached by a vessel and forced to anchor by Ukraine’s Reni port in the Odessa Region

LONDON, July 10. /TASS/. The Cameroon-flagged Usko Mfu cargo ship, which earlier made a port call at Crimea’s Sevastopol, was detained by Romania on a request from Ukraine, the Lloyd's List portal said citing the vessel’s agent Avalon Shipping.

The vessel was sailing from Moldova’s Danube River port of Giurgiulesti, which it left on July 3, when it was approached by a vessel and forced to anchor by Ukraine’s Reni port in the Odessa Region.

The ship, whose intended destination is Souda, Greece, was searched.

According to the report, Usko Mfu called at Sevastopol in May, after leaving the Turkish port of Eregli. It was arrested on Ukraine’s request, on the pretext of allegedly violating Ukraine’s national borders.

Israeli MP, defense minister authorized to make decision on Lebanon

Earlier on Sunday, Netanyahu called a meeting of the war cabinet to discuss the current escalation of the situation on the border with Lebanon

West expects Russia's capitulation, which will never happen — Lavrov

There will be no such thing, all the goals of the special military operation will be achieved, there is no doubt about that, Foreign Minister said

Russia to boost rare, rare-earth metals production by 2030 — minister

"Technologies for processing of complex ores and extracting such metals were developed in prior years," Anton Alikhanov noted

Russia starts series production of acoustic intelligence system

Series production has also been launched for the Malik acoustic drone detector updated to the second version in portable and mobile variants, the design bureau said

Orban says world steadily taking Russia’s side in Ukrainian conflict

The prime minister said Russia is supported by "the largest countries in the world," including China and India, as well as Iran

Kiev exports Kharkov Region's factory capacities to western Ukraine — governor

Vitaly Ganchev emphasized that three key industrial facilities of the Kharkov Region, listing the Turboatom plant, the Kharkov Malyshev factory and the Kharkov State Aircraft Manufacturing Company are actually being destroyed

About 200 ships, boats to take part in Russian Navy Day parades

The celebrations will culminate in concerts, military bands’ performances and festive fireworks displays

Lukoil keeps volumes of oil supplies to pipeline system — source

Oil is transported through the Druzhba pipeline in line with accepted nominations, the source said

Press review: China mediates on Ukraine and forecasting foreign policy under Kamala Harris

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US fomenting tensions when speaking about flights of Russian strategic aviation — Putin

Our attention today is called to growing fomenting of tensions by Washington in connection with flights of the Russian strategic aviation, the president said

Israel accuses Lebanon, Hezbollah of killing children in Golan Heights, vows retaliation

The casualties were caused by a shelling of the Druze village of Majdal Shams, Gendelman said.

Russia’s Vikhr air-launched missiles highly efficient in Ukraine operation — arms producer

Crews of Russian Ka-52M reconnaissance/strike helicopters reliably destroy various targets of the Ukrainian army by Vikhr-1 air-launched missiles at the frontline, it said

Impossible to completely eradicate Hamas as Netanyahu seeks - Lavrov

Lavrov pointed out that certain countries are trying to draw up new compromise proposals that call for an end to violence step by step, given that Israel rejects an immediate ceasefire

US coalition's drones fly too close to Russian plane in Syria — top brass

He also said that two pairs of the coalition’s F-15 and two pairs of A-10 Thunderbolt attack bombers violated Syria’s airspace in the al-Tanf area, across which international air routes run, eight times during the day

Scientists to study carbon uptake in Lena, Amur basins

"Right now we are on the threshold of carbon regulation related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere," Trofim Maksimov said

Biden suffered undisclosed ‘medical emergency’ in Nevada on July 17 — journalist

According to Jordan Schachtel, the emergency was far more serious than the general malaise

Hezbollah tells UNIFIL Israeli anti-missile interceptor falls on Golan Heights

According to Al Jazeera, shiite movement is not responsible for the incident

Russian Navy outstrips world’s leading navies — official

As for the competition between the world’s navies, I think we are the best, Viktor Yevtukhov said

US played key role in ousting Ukrainian president in 2014, researcher says

Jeffrey Sachs noted that the course of NATO expansion to Ukraine and Georgia was adopted by US President George Bush Jr. back in 2008

Experts say three weapons fired at Trump rally

Forensics expert Robert Maher suggested that "the gunman was about 360 to 393 feet from the podium"

Vehicles, weapons used by Malian militants reveal coordination by Western forces — officer

On July 26, armed militants attacked a patrol of government forces near Ti-n-Zaouatene in northeastern Mali, on the border with Algeria

Anti-Russian sanctions create opportunities for Thailand - minister

Besides, it is also an opportunity for Russian companies, who are in active search for new markets for their products, Maxim Reshetnikov said

Russian envoy sees Tanzania’s closer ties with BRICS as inevitable

According to him, the BRICS group's ties with East Africa will continue growing, opening up new opportunities for Tanzania’s cooperation with the countries that share common development goals, civilizational values and political views

Russia not meddling in US presidential election — Medvedev

The question is for voters, who will be elected, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council said

Lavrov hopes ASEAN countries see risks of deploying intermediate-range missiles in Asia

"I hope that ASEAN countries are well aware of the danger posed by that Washington's plan," he told reporters

Twelve Ukrainian drones shot down over Kursk Region — acting governor

Twelve more Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down in the Oboyansky and Medvensky districts by our defenders

Medvedev describes US election as fight of spiders in jar

As a matter of fact, now tis is nothing but a fight of spiders in a jar

Three fuel tanks caught fire after drone attack in Kursk Region

No residents and industrial facility workers were affected

Russia celebrates Navy Day with Main Naval Parade on Neva River

Russian President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Putin is reviewing the Main Naval Parade

Civilian dies in Ukrainian drone attack on car in DPR

According to the mission, a multi-apartment house in Donetsk was damaged as a result of Ukraine’s shelling attack

Mikhail Khodorkovsky’s debt in Russia exceeds $202.4 million

Eight enforcement proceedings were initiated against him in 2005, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2022

West wants to defeat Russia militarily to get access to its wealth — Hungarian premier

Orban recalled the period of the 1990s, when "Europeans were welcomed in Russia and managed to infiltrate the Russian economy, meeting no resistance"

Russia to continue airstrikes in Syria until it takes out militants staging provocations

Deputy Head of Russia's Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Sides in Syria Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov said that high-precision strikes were launched against militant targets in the Sarjah area of the Idlib de-escalation zone on June 27

Electric power station in Russia’s Oryol Region damaged by drone attack

There are no casualties, regional head Andrey Klychkov said

Good to know Paris Olympics opening ceremony not on air in Russia, says Kremlin spokesman

Dmitry Peskov commented on the scandalous parts of the ceremony, including a provocative LGBT parody

Unaware of decline of its military industry US gets trapped in Ukraine — French historian

Emmanuel Todd believes that "one of Washington's goals is to prevent a rapprochement between Russia and Germany"

Trade between EAEU countries grows by 9.5% in January-April

Russia’s Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dmitry Volvach noted that the share of partners from CIS countries in Russia's foreign trade is growing

Russian forces liberate DPR’s Lozovatskoye — top brass

The central battlegroup defeated six Ukrainian brigades

Olympic Games opening ceremony begins in Paris

Fifteen Russian and 17 Belarusian athletes will take part in the Paris Olympics, which will end on August 11

Mitsubishi Motors to join Honda and Nissan alliance - newspaper

The total production output of three companies is about eight million cars per year, making the alliance the second top player in the Japanese market

EU to be held accountable for supporting war in Ukraine — Orban

The prime minister was speaking at the closing ceremony of a traditional summer university organized in Romania by Hungarian NGOs and organizations of the Hungarian minority in Romania

Russian paratroopers’ drones wipe out Ukraine’s M-777, ammo depot in Kherson Region

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, troops used Lancet drones for the assault

Russia’s Baltic Fleet ships call at Havana port

The training ship Smolny fired salvos of salute, and the fortress of Havana reciprocated with salvos of its own

West Bank on brink of explosion — Russia’s UN envoy

Vasily Nebenzya pointed out that Israel has the right to ensure its security, "however, the road to this goal runs without any doubt exceptionally through a comprehensive resolution in the Middle East"

Russian forces liberate three settlements in past week

Sixty-three Ukrainian soldiers surrendered to Russian forces in the past week

Erdogan warns that Turkey may enter Israel

According to the television channel, this way the Turkish leader reiterated his readiness to support Palestine by any means

Russia seeks to bridge divide between Turkey, Syria — Kremlin

"The issue of facilitating certain interaction between Turkish and Syrian representatives at various levels is indeed on the agenda," Dmitry Peskov said

FBI confirms Trump’s bullet wound — news agency

The attempt to assassinate Trump was made on July 13

Industrial facilities in Nizhny Novgorod normal after drones destruction

Two Ukrainian fixed-wing drones were intercepted and destroyed in the region this morning

Belousov, Austin discussed Kiev's 'covert operation' by phone on July 12 — newspaper

Pentagon was not aware of the Ukrainian operation, but took Moscow's warning "seriously enough to contact the Ukrainians and say, essentially, if you’re thinking about doing something like this, don’t

Lukashenko wraps up his visit to Russia

Details will be released soon, Belarusian President's press service said

Almost all Ukrainian troops leave positions in DPR’s Novosyolovka Pervaya

A mop-up operation is underway

Israeli chief of the General Staff reviews operational plans — IDF

According to Ukolova, the chief of the General Staff held a meeting on security issues while visiting Majdal Shams on Sunday night

Venezuela to hold presidential election

Incumbent President Nicolas Maduro was nominated by the ruling United Socialist Party

Some ten Ukrainian artillery systems destroyed in Zaporozhye Region in past day

Such effective and precise strikes were carried out by our artillery units thanks to reconnaissance data and support from the local population

What is known about arrest of former Deputy Defense Minister Dmitry Bulgakov

Investigators conducted searches of the former deputy defense minister’s place of residence

Hainan to host 2024 World New Energy Vehicles Congress in September

The event will be held in Haikou city on September 27-29

Olympic triathlon practice swim canceled due to muddy water in Seine

The Olympic Games in Paris will end on August 11

Bank of Russia sells yuan worth $33.75 mln on July 12

Sales of foreign currency on the domestic market with settlements on July 11 also amounted to 3 bln rubles ($33.75 mln)

Hamas calls for declaring August 3 as world Gaza support day

The Hamas leader stressed the "need for effective national, Arab, Islamic and international participation in this non-stop process" of support for the enclave’s population and Palestinian prisoners

Trump says Kamala Harris has low IQ

US ex-President said it at the conference in Nashville

Press review: Assessing Kamala's election chances and Zelensky sings different tune

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Kharkov Region records arrival of numerous French mercenaries — official

Vitaly Ganchev pointed out that Russian troops destroy mercenaries, as well as members of Ukrainian nationalist units, on a regular basis

Putin warns about Russia’s countermeasures to US missile deployment in Germany

Russian state and military command facilities, administrative-industrial centers and defense infrastructure will come within the range of such weapons

ASEAN countries interested in Putin's initiative on Eurasian security — Lavrov

According to Foreign Minister, the West, for its part, promotes narrower formats of interaction in the region with the "blatant" goal of containing Russia and China

Russia supports Malaysia’s interests of partnering with BRICS — Lavrov

We will facilitate promotion of this interest in our capacity as the presidency, Foreign Minister noted

Russian missile frigate Admiral Gorshkov arrives in Algeria on business call

The Russian missile frigate has arrived at the port of Oran together with the medium sea tanker Akademik Pashin

Seven NATO ships shadowed Russian naval group during its visit to Cuba in June — officer

Nobody approached closer than 20 cable length, Pavel Konov, the frigate’s commander, said

Russian diplomat slams opening of Paris Olympics ‘epic failure’

Maria Zakharova pointed to the fact that on the eve of the Olympics opening, French authorities detained a Russian-born chef, accusing him of espionage and an attempt to "disrupt the event"

Finland’s Russian speakers file complaint over closure of border with Russia with EC

The Society said on April 30 that it was working on documents to file suit with the European Court of Human Rights to challenge Finland’s decision to close crossings on the border with Russia

Gas supply by Gazprom for Europe through Ukraine totals 42.4 mcm via Sudzha

The request for Sokhranovka has been rejected

Norway’s Bergen Engines resumes deliveries of turbine parts to Russia — newspaper

"We are talking about contracts that were signed several years ago," CEO Jon Eric Rev said

Insulting letter to French interior minister preliminarily found to contain plague virus

According to the newspaper, the envelope was found in Dijon

No reasons for stripping TASS journalists of their Olympic accreditations provided

All the correspondents have a lot of expertise and have represented Russia and TASS at the largest sports tournaments

Cocoa beans prices plummeting on mercantile exchanges

The price weakening process has started recently because many companies halted procurements, the experts said

Mossad chief returns from Rome, talks on Gaza to continue within days

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a meeting with former US President Donald Trump in Florida on July 26 that he will send a team of negotiators to Rome to discuss the deal for the release of hostages held by radicals in the Gaza Strip

IOC removes video with main episodes of Paris Olympics opening ceremony

In particular, organizers of the ceremony were accused of disrespect to religious people because of mockery of the Last Supper picture by Leonardo da Vinci

Russia condemns any terrorist attacks — Lavrov about missile strike on Golan Heights

The Israeli authorities pinned the blame on Lebanon and Hezbollah and vowed a harsh response

Putin welcomes foreign sailors at Main Naval Parade in St. Petersburg

The foreign combat ships that participated in Russia’s Main Naval Parade on the Neva River included the Algerian Navy’s training ship Soummam, the Chinese guided missile destroyer Jiaozuo and the Indian Navy’s frigate Tabar

Governor says term of Russian land lease to China will be known within year

The authorities of Russia’s Trans-Baikal Territory announced their decision on leasing out to China a total of 115,000 hectares of land for a term of 49 years

BRICS members in talks on Iran’s idea of integrating payment systems — diplomat

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko underscored that "creating clearance and payment infrastructure" would be an important step in strengthening the financial sovereignty of BRICS

Malaysia sends application to Russia to join BRICS — PM

Lavrov promised that as the BRICS president Russia will help Malaysia promote its interest to the partnership with the association

Kazakhstan renews import ban until end of 2024

The threat remains of wheat imports to the country by gray schemes and its reexport by motor transport from border regions of the Russian Federation

China to continue helping with talks on Ukraine, demands US cancel sanctions — Wang Yi

The Chinese minister said Beijing does not accept slander, "planted evidence" and blackmail

Ukraine has no access to Sea of Azov, its strategy detached from reality — official

Nikolay Patrushev also underscored that ships of Western states cannot freely access Azov ports

Putin ready to meet with new Iranian president at BRICS summit in October

The Iranian side has an invitation, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

US bank agreed to pay $7.5 mln for breach of sanctions related to Russia and Ukraine

"The 38 apparent violations occurred between 2016 and 2020, and involved invoices totaling approximately $1,270,456" OFAC said

Kremlin spokesman says Olympics opening ceremony had ‘utterly disgusting’ parts

Dmitry Peskov said one could now "begin to feel sorry for the fate of the International Olympic Committee"

Ukrainian opposition demands parliament speaker's resignation over pro-Hitler remarks

The speaker’s shocking remarks sparked outrage among the public

Egypt warns against opening new front in Lebanon

The ministry called on the international community to "interfere immediately to spare the peoples of the region of catastrophic consequences of the expanding [Middle East] conflict, which pose a threat to the system of international security and peace."

Lithuania prepares mass evacuation plan for war case

Lithuania has planned a national mass evacuation drill for the fall

Putin grants Russian citizenship to French journalist Adrien Bocquet

According to the corresponding presidential decree, Russian citizenship granted to 34 people, four individuals striped of citizenship

Russian Su-34 crashes during training flight, pilots eject themselves

The crew ejected themselves, and lives of the pilots are not in danger

Mossad chief coming to Rome for meeting on Gaza - Israel’s PM office adviser

David Barnea arrived in Rome with CIA Director William Burns, Prime Minister of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and Director of the Egyptian General Intelligence Director Abbas Kamel

Three villages in Belgorod Region attacked by Ukrainian drones

According to Gladkov, a kamikaze drone attacked a moving passenger car in the village of Ustinka

Russia’s Battlegroup Center liberates two communities in DPR over past day

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicts 205 casualties on Ukrainian army over past day

Israeli MP, defense minister authorized to make decision on Lebanon

Earlier on Sunday, Netanyahu called a meeting of the war cabinet to discuss the current escalation of the situation on the border with Lebanon

Russia’s artistic gymnastics athletes unable to qualify for 2024 Olympics in France

Russia has lost all chances of qualifying for the upcoming Olympics in France this summer as its national team’s athletes skipped three out of four World Cup series stages

Ukrainian army loses 444,000 troops during military operation — Shoigu

According to the Russian defense minister, the liberation of several residential settlements in Donbass, disclosed Kiev attempts to prevent the collapse of the front

Russia finalizing development of strike systems — Putin

The head of state warned that in case of materialization of US plans Moscow will drop the memorandum on deployment of small and medium range strike assets

Putin instructs Cabinet to reduce poverty level

The document indicates that the Cabinet was also ordered to lower the level of "poverty of families with many children to 12% and below"