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Ukraine crisis
Ukraine's Kharkiv residents pledge protection of Lenin monuments
Locals moved to defend the statues after radicals tried to destroy a Lenin monument in the regional administrative center Kharkiv
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Senior diplomats from Russia, China, Mongolia discuss trilateral cooperation
The sides also exchanged opinions on the security situation in northeast Asia, cooperation under the UN framework and as part of other organizations
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Russian troops in Krasny Liman come across Colombian mercenaries fighting for Ukraine
The commander of a motorized rifle battalion reported that Ukrainian forces in Krasny Liman are not attempting any counterattacks but are putting up sporadic resistance while hiding in basements
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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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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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Saudi Aramco raises May oil prices for Asia to record high — Bloomberg
This refers to the flagship Arab Light grade, according to the source
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Russian embassy in Sweden comes under drone attack again
The embassy condemned the attack as a blatant attempt to intimidate the Russian mission
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Russian stocks close in the red on Tuesday
Freedom Finance Global projects the MOEX Index at 2,750-2,850 points on Wednesday, while the yuan at the 13.4-13.9 rubles range
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US attained practically all its goals during negotiations with Iran — Trump
The US president said he was not going to wage a war against Iran for years
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All tickets for upcoming direct flights between Russia and Tanzania sold out — minister
Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said that flights would be operated three times a week by Air Tanzania
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Investigation sees woman behind Monaco explosion — Le Figaro
Several newspaper sources claim that the woman conducted reconnaissance several days and several hours before the explosion
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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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Russia develops augmented reality system for mobile fire team training
Designed for on-site training at actual combat positions, the system eliminates the need for ammunition expenditure and reduces barrel wear
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Russia says EU court ruling criminalizing RT content distribution step toward censorship
This is the destruction of democracy, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said
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Amid Russian advance Ukraine is trying to draw Belarus into conflict — senior diplomat
Mikhail Galuzin emphasized that Moscow and Minsk remain prepared to utilize the full scope of their bilateral security agreement to safeguard their shared interests should Kiev's provocations escalate further
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Russian artillery destroys two Ukrainian army deployment sites near Konstantinovka
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, artillery crews of the 6th Motor Rifle Division are conducting combat operations in the Konstantinovka direction round-the-clock
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German defense minister says Ukraine conflict enters 'decisive phase'
Boris Pistorius stressed that Ukraine "needs funding"
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Wine exports from Georgia to Russia fall almost twice in January
According to the agency, Georgia supplied 2,561.38 tons to Russia in January for $6.9 mln
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Erdogan regularly holds consultations with Putin on regional issues — Fidan
Because look at our region, at the ongoing conflict in the Black Sea basin, which is important to us. The Caucasus is important to us, Central Asia and the Middle East, said Turkish Foreign Minister
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Russia to create risk management tool for first industrial use of domestic technologies
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Russia has formed a special working group to consider this initiative
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Tanzania become 34th country with direct flights from Russia in summer season
Flights on the route Dar es Salaam - Moscow - Zanzibar - Dar es Salaam will be operated three times a week
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Ukrainian drone attack on Nizhny Novgorod Region kills one as Russia downs 327 UAVs
More than 25 drones were destroyed over six districts in southern Russia’s Rostov Region, Governor Yury Slyusar reported
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Rostec to take part in Venezuela’s energy security projects
Rostec and Venezuela’s Corpoelec plan to implement joint products in digital technologies, technical support, supplies of required equipment, training and professional certification of Venezuelan specialists
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Kiev tries to draw Minsk into conflict through strikes on Belarusian buses — Russian MFA
Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik stressed that Ukraine attempts to further destabilize the situation
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Protection against UAV attacks, AI use: statements by Russia’s defense chief
Andrey Belousov said that Russia is actively introducing artificial intelligence systems in its air defenses and the results will be seen by November
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Attacker who caused explosion in Monaco stays in Europe — TV
According to the channel, it is not Monaco or France
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Ukrainian troops failed to retreat from Sudzha — commando group’s chief
"These groups are currently being exposed, pursued, and eliminated," he said
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Ukrainian scam call center defrauds US citizens of $500,000 — police
According to the report, the scammers posed as financial advisors and convinced victims to invest in cryptocurrency, securities, and stocks through fake investment platforms
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German prosecutors confirm charges against Nord Stream saboteur
According to Federal Public Prosecutor General, a Ukrainian national and his accomplices developed a sabotage plan on behalf of Ukrainian government agencies
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Russia reports downing 72 Ukrainian drones over its regions, Sea of Azov during 12 hours
Alert air defense capabilities intercepted and destroyed drones over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Krasnodar, Kursk, Moscow, Oryol, Smolensk, and Tver Regions as well as the Republic of Crimea
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Czech PM hits back at US criticism of Prague’s implementation of NATO commitments
Andrej Babis said that the Czech Republic is not a colony, but a partner
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Somali pirates demand $10 mln for release of tanker — portal
According to the news outlet, the vessel, which sails under the Togolese flag, was seized on May 2 in the Gulf of Aden while transporting diesel fuel from the UAE
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Merz sends more money to Kiev despite its role in Nord Stream sabotage — politician
Sahra Wagenknecht urged the German government to resume imports of Russian gas
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Russia successfully tests new fixed-wing FPV training drone
The trials took place at the Moscow Military District's counter-UAV center
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Dutch Advisory Council on International Affairs recommends sending military to Ukraine
The body that advises the Dutch government and parliament on foreign policy says the Netherlands should take part in a potential international military mission to Ukraine when a ceasefire agreement is reached
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Security Council urges Belarusians to refrain from traveling to Russian border regions
No one will be able to guarantee the safety of citizens on such trips until the special military operation stops, Alexander Volfovich said
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EAEU, China, India, Turkey lead in importing Russian non-resource goods — Cabinet
According to Roman Chekushov, State Secretary and Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, Russia's non-commodity, non-energy exports increased by nearly 10% year-on-year between January and April 2026, totaling approximately $54 billion
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Lenin still controversial figure in Russia
Russia’s public mind remains split over whether the body of the Soviet Union’s founder, Vladimir Lenin, still kept in a stone mausoleum at the foot of the Kremlin wall, should be buried at last
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NATO chief admits to sleepless nights over Russia
According to Mark Rutte, Russia is the main threat for the alliance at present and in the longer term
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Investigators establish Monaco bomber identity — AFP
An arrest warrant has been issued
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Death toll in Damascus explosion rises to nine — Health Ministry
Spokesman Wael Daghmash says that over 20 people were wounded
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Learning personally from Putin about Russia’s foreign policy important for Turkey — Fidan
The Foreign Minister added that it is important for Turkey to understand Russia’s position on the "ongoing peace process in the Caucasus," positions and opinions on Palestine, Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria
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Kiev troops shell DPR 15 times in past day, one killed
Four people were wounded
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Putin grants Russian citizenship to Italian opera icon Giancarlo del Monaco
Over the course of his career, del Monaco has directed more than 100 operas in major theaters around the world
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Russian forces strike Ukrainian army positions by FAB bombs in Zaporozhye, Sumy areas
The ministry uploaded video footage of Su-34 bombers destroying the designated targets
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EU to grant Armenia €38 mln and open market for 80% of its goods — von der Leyen
EC President Ursula von der Leyen said that Armenia will soon receive an additional €18 million to help strengthen and diversify its trade
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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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Russian troops begin fighting for Osykovo northwest of Konstantinovka in DPR — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, the Ukrainian army is beginning to face elements of a collapsing front line in this direction
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Turkey calls Israel ‘problem for whole world’
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the Israeli authorities "have become a burden that humanity can no longer bear"
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Monaco blast probably perpetrated by Ukrainian woman residing in Germany — newspaper
According to the Le Figaro article, the woman fled towards the commune of Beausoleil in southern France and later crossed into a neighboring country
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Newly formed Russian mobile units assume combat duty to protect energy sites from drones
During several weeks of training, the mobile fire groups honed the skills of protecting strategic facilities from aerial threats
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Sberbank revises forecast for key rate — CFO
Taras Skvortsov added that the bank will adjust its macroeconomic forecast at the end of July
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Dutch government advisory council urges long-term funding for Ukraine
According to the report by the Advisory Council on International Affairs, the prospects for a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict depend directly on maintaining large-scale military assistance to Kiev
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Russia to have decent representation at upcoming G20 summit in US — sherpa
Denis Agafonov confirmed that Moscow is aware of public statements from US officials regarding plans to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 meeting
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Ombudsman readies materials for human rights defenders on Ukrainian strike on college
Additional documentation on the weapons used, the chronology of strikes and the results of the investigation will be provided in the near future
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Russian troops liberate Piskunovka community in Donetsk region over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted roughly 155 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Russia, Indonesia plan to expand space cooperation
According to Russia's Roscosmos CEO, in a period when space services are increasingly used worldwide, every country needs to have sovereign access to outer space
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Ukraine attacked Belarusian bus to provoke Minsk — Russian Senator
Kiev is also trying to intimidate residents of the Union State, threatening reprisals for trying to enter the territory of Russia, Russian Senator from the Kherson Region Igor Kastyukevich said
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Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted roughly 460 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Von der Leyen "excellent liar" saying Russia cut off gas supplies to Europe — Zakharova
The Foreign Ministry spokeswoman added that any EU citizen can sue the European Commission president for this statement and win the case
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Russian stocks mixed as Thursday trading opens
Meanwhile, the dollar exchange rate was down by 0.74% at 88.67 rubles on Moscow Exchange, the euro was down by 0.51% at 97.5 rubles
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Russian forces hit Kiev facility that manufactures Flamingo missile control systems
The Russian forces delivered the strike in retaliation to the Kiev regime’s attacks on civilian infrastructure on Russian territory
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Zelensky becoming 'lame duck' even for Kiev hardliners — governor
Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo noted that Vladimir Zelensky’s presidential term has ended and that the head of the Kiev regime is clinging to power through a ban on normal political competition
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Iran exports over 40 mln barrels of oil after US blockade lifted — parliament speaker
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf recalled that passage through the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz was opened to the Islamic republic’s commercial vessels and oil tankers
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FACTBOX: What we know about Ukrainian drone attack on Minsk-Anapa bus in Bryansk Region
Two bus drivers from Belarus' Gomel Region and one passenger were injured as a result of the drone attack
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Diplomats from Russia, China, Mongolia discuss schedule for potential trilateral contacts
The parties discussed in detail the schedule of potential trilateral political contacts for 2026, including at the highest and high levels
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Kiev deliberately targeted bus carrying Belarusians in Bryansk Region — Russian envoy
Boris Gryzlov noted that it was the second consecutive deliberate strike by Kiev against Belarusian citizens on Russian territory
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Russian forces deliver retaliatory massive strike on Ukraine — top brass
Military-industrial sites, energy infrastructure, and military airfields’ infrastructure were damaged in the Dnepropetrovsk, Poltava, Cherkassy, Chernigov, and Kiev regions
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Pilgrims arrive in Tehran for farewell ceremony for Ali Khamenei
According to the Iranian authorities, several million pilgrims are expected in Tehran
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Russia’s goal is to stop war unleashed by Ukraine in 2014, says Putin
Speaking about the Minsk Agreements, the Russian leader noted that they "were complicated for Ukraine"
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Putin supported request for extra fuel supplies to Kaliningrad Region — Kremlin
The head of state also backed a request "to allocate funds for subsidized air tickets for residents of the Kaliningrad Region," Dmitry Peskov said
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Russian troops liberate two settlements in Dnepropetrovsk, Zaporozhye regions
Units of Battlegroup East moved deeper into enemy defenses, liberating the settlement of Pisantsy and the settlement of Novosyolovka
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Russian-Ukrainian negotiations were conducted in Russian — source
During the first round of talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul on May 16, the delegations also spoke Russian
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Russia ready to assist Iran, US in reaching long-term agreement — diplomat
Russia's Acting Permanent Representative to the UN Anna Yevstigneyeva reiterated Russia’s updated concept of collective security for the Persian Gulf area, which was handed over to its Arab and Iranian partners in late May
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No privatization of Russian Railways this year — minister
Russian Railways will not be privatized this year, Minister of Economic Development says
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Saudi Arabia sent largest oil shipment in four months through Hormuz
This indicates an increase in Saudi Arabia's oil exports after the United States and Iran agreed in June to resume maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg said
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Slovenian lawmaker questions idea of upping defense spending to please Trump
Slovenia could either "continue investing in projects that benefit the people" or "simply listen to what ‘daddy’ says and purchase only American weapons", said Martin Premk, a member of the Slovenian lower house of parliament representing the Freedom Movement, the largest opposition faction
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Explosion hits Damascus, causing casualties — TV
According to the report, the incident occurred on Al-Nasr Street near the Palace of Justice, leaving several people injured
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Russian, Chinese warplanes conducted joint six-hour patrol
Fighter air cover was provided along the entire joint patrol route by Su-30SM and Su-35S aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces and Jian-16 aircraft of the Chinese Air Force
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Kremlin briefing covers Russia's massive strike on Ukraine, EU's confrontation with Moscow
The European Union's escalation toward Russia further intensifies already heightened tensions across Europe, Dmitry Peskov said
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Spain defeats Austria in its first World Cup playoff victory in 16 years
The match ended with a score of 3:0
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Russia says EAEU shares its concern about Armenia's rapprochement with EU
Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin added that these two integration associations are fundamentally incompatible
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Transnistria extends yellow terrorist danger code for another two months
The yellow level has been in effect for fourth years after a series of terrorist attacks in 2022
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IN BRIEF: Central Bank on digital ruble introduction, inflationary impact of fuel prices
Central Bank chief Elvira Nabiullina said there is no "overcooling" of the economy in Russia
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Russian military chief reports to Putin results of massive strike on Ukraine — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov highlighted that the strikes had targeted only military or military-related facilities
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Finland on list of targets for Russian nuclear weapons — Medvedev
The deputy chairman of the Security Council explained that this happened after Finland lifted its ban on the import of nuclear weapons
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Three in serious condition after drone strike on bus in Lugansk People’s Republic
Nine people suffered injuries, Assistant Health Minister Alexey Kuznetsov said
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Russian Cabinet closes border crossings with Baltic States, Finland
The Russian Foreign Ministry was instructed to notify Riga, Tallinn and Helsinki about the decision made by Moscow and effective from July 1
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US offers Iran access to frozen funds for free Hormuz Strait passage
Iran rejected the proposal, insisting on its right to control the Strait of Hormuz, while its military also threatened tough measures against vessels that do not use routes approved by Tehran, The Wall Street Journal noted
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Bank of Russia to assess feasibility of key rate cut at July meeting
Kirill Tremasov everything voiced in June remains relevant
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Ukraine loses over 38,000 servicemen, mercenaries in June — military expert
According to Andrey Marochko, this is 7,180 more than in May
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Bomb in Monaco house activated when Yermolayev’s companion passed by — TV
"When Anna Nasobina passed by the bomb, the suspect detonated the explosive device using an object similar to a remote control," the source said
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Finland takes side in Ukrainian conflict, to which has no relation — politician
Armando Mema, a member of the conservative Freedom Alliance party, says that in recent years, Finland has pursued a terrible policy towards Russia
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Lebanon and Syria establish High Committee for Cooperation and Security
"The committee's work will be aimed at developing trade and economic ties and establishing mutual understanding in the field of security," Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam
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Epstein case reveals real face of Western elites seeking to rule world — Lavrov
"It is unnecessary to explain to any normal person that this is pure Satanism and is beyond human comprehension," the Russian Foreign Minister added
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Kremlin has no information whether ‘Power of Siberia 2’ deal will be finalized at EEF
Dmitry Peskov recalled that the topic was raised during President Putin's recent visit to China
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EU countries see Hormuz Strait fees as inevitable
According to the media outlet, Europe has not yet formalized its position as the United States continues to press for free passage through the strait, while European countries are "also pushing for an international maritime coalition to help with clearing mines in Hormuz"
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Russian children rights commissioner, ICRC chief discuss Russia-Ukraine kins reunification
The meeting focused on reuniting children with their families in Russia, Ukraine and third countries
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Closure of railway border crossings with EU not affecting national economy — lawmaker
Leonid Liminchuk, Chairman of the Committee on Economic and Industrial Policy, Energy, Housing and Utilities of the Legislative Assembly of the Republic of Karelia, called this a technical issue
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Identity of EU negotiator irrelevant as long as EU demands Russia's capitulation — MFA
Mikhail Galuzin reiterated that the Russian side has consistently maintained that the EU’s representative should be someone who "has not said or done anything offensive towards Russia"
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Ukrainian attack on city bus in Lugansk People’s Republic leaves 12 injured
Leonid Pasechnik added that Russian investigators continued to document the consequences of such attacks
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