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Developments in eastern Ukraine
Combat helicopters are above Sloviansk, Ukrainian city is blocked
The Ukrainian authorities were conducting a full-scale sweep operation in Sloviansk
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Finnish authorities conceal change in law on nuclear-free status from citizens — activist
Salli Raiski says when the change was proposed in the parliament, it was not widely announced, there was only a link on a rarely seen Facebook page
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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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Russia does not agree with Trump on everything, welcomes his desire for dialogue — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov highlighted that Donald Trump was very different from European politicians
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Most of attacking militants, number of field commanders eliminated in Mali
Fighting continues in a number of settlements, correspondent "African Initiative" Andrey Belonogov says
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IEA slightly lowers forecast for Russian gas production growth in 2026
Russia’s natural gas production rose by more than 4% in the first five months of 2026 year-on-year
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Russia’s SVR says London orchestrated June’s Sevastopol museum attack
According to the service, London views the Ukraine conflict largely as an attempt to avenge their failed 19th-century project to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia
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South Korea and NATO intend to conclude an agreement on weapons procurement rules
A "basic procurement agreement" would provide legal and institutional foundations for Korean companies to access NATO joint procurement programs
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Bank of Russia lowers dollar exchange rate to 76.13 rubles for July 8
The official yuan exchange rate has been lowered by 24.87 kopecks to 11.21 rubles
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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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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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Tunnel across Bering Strait important as symbol of Russia-US relations — RSPP head
According to Alexander Shokhin, for a tunnel to be economically and financially viable it will be necessary to build railways and roads and develop infrastructure
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Museum objects sold by Soviet leadership can only be bought back, says Hermitage chief
Between 1928 and 1934, 2,880 Hermitage objects were sent to European auctions, of which 59 are internationally acclaimed masterpieces
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US military completes new wave of strikes on Iran — CENTCOM
According to the US military, more than 80 targets were hit
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Russian troops liberate Petro-Ivanovka community in Kharkov Region over past day
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,540 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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US cancels waiver on Iranian oil, bans new transactions
The new document does not authorize purchases or loading of Iranian oil starting from July 7
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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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Kyrgyzstan, Russia have huge potential for energy cooperation — Zhaparov
The Kyrgyz leader also noted the successful work of the Kyrgyz-Russian intergovernmental commission on trade, economic, scientific, technical and humanitarian cooperation
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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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IOC recommends lifting restrictions imposed on Russian athletes — statement
"Recommended conditions of participation as they relate to Russian athletes and teams, including the protective measures, no longer applicable," the statement said
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All World Cup quarterfinalists determined
The matches will take place from July 9 to 12
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FIFA to discuss admission of Russian national teams, clubs after IOC decision — journalist
Earlier on July 7, the IOC decided to restore the membership of the Russian Olympic Committee and lift restrictions on Russian athletes
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IOC to decide later on display of Russian flag, national symbols at Olympics — statement
According to the statement, the IOC will not organize IOC events in Russia or invite Russian government or state officials to its events
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Russia says peacekeepers important for achieving peace through dialogue
Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev said that decisions on the future of UN peacekeeping should be made directly in the organization
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IN BRIEF: Kremlin spokesman speaks on special military operation’s goals, NATO summit
The situation surrounding Ukraine can shift to a peaceful track once Kiev makes some tough decisions, Dmitry Peskov noted
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Le Pen announces plans to run in 2027 French presidential election
The politician said she would file a cassation appeal, and her sentence will be suspended as the case is being heard
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Trump says US should control Greenland
According to the US leader, Greenland is "surrounded by China's ships and Russian ships"
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Coffin with late Iranian supreme leader's body delivered to Iraq — agency
The Iranian delegation that will take part in the funeral rites will be led by President Masoud Pezeshkian
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Death toll from earthquake in Venezuela rises to 3,685
President of the National Assembly Jorge Rodriguez says 16,740 people were injured, and 17,907 were left homeless
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Russian pipeline gas supplies to EU gain 5% in 1H — IEA
The share of Russian piped gas in Europe’s gas demand stood at an estimated 8% in H1 2026, the agency noted
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NATO reconnaissance aircraft performs several flights around Kaliningrad Region
The source recalled that it was the Bombardier Challenger 650 Artemis II aircraft’s second flight on the same route since the beginning of this summer
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Stubb trying to justify NATO spending on Ukraine — Russian MP
Igor Kastyukevich is confident that only one thing can urge Russia to sit down at the negotiating table, and that is the achieved goals of the special military operation
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Situation in Cuba stable despite US energy blockade — foreign minister
According to Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, Cuba is inspired by the international support and other countries’ efforts to alleviate the situation
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Lifting of Turkey sanctions, assessment of talk with Putin: Trump's comments
The US leader praised a July 4 telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, adding that both Moscow and Kiev are committed to a settlement in Ukraine
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Russian air defense forces monitoring Siberian airspace
A drone danger regime was introduced in the Omsk and Novosibirsk Regions
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Explosions occur on Iranian islands of Qeshm, Kharg — TV
The US Central Command earlier reported that they had begun a series of powerful strikes against Iran
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Romania demands Ukraine program UAVs to self-destruct
Defense Minister Radu Miruta said he had sent an official request that all Ukrainian UAVs be reprogrammed to self-destruct if they enter Romanian territorial waters
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Shooting incidents on US Independence Day claimed 100 lives
340 more people were injured during the three-day celebrations, Gun Violence Archive reported
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US threatens Iran with consequences over alleged attacks in Strait of Hormuz — Reuters
A US administration official told the news agency that US negotiators were still working towards the final peace agreement in good faith
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Russian rights commissioner, defense ministry establish status of 91 servicemen in June
Three successful prisoner swaps have been organized during the month, bringing back home 550 Russian servicemen
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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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Russia’s Africa Corps, Malian army repel militant attacks — journalist
According to Andrey Belonogov, fighting persists in several towns, but the bulk of the militants have been suppressed
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Switzerland reaches World Cup quarterfinals
The national football team defeated Colombia in a penalty shootout
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Iran accuses US of violating Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding
Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says that over the past three weeks, the US had repeatedly violated the terms of the memorandum
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Ukraine’s EU neighbors eye collapse to reclaim territories — lawmaker
"Regardless of the fact that they are currently sitting at one table, each of them has a knife concealed behind their backs to start carving up Ukrainian territory for themselves," Viktor Vodolatsky said
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Russian fuel market situation remains tense — Novak
Earlier, the deputy prime minister said that Russia had accumulated sufficient fuel reserves to supply the domestic market, but panic buying had led to a 20-30% increase in demand
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Trump effectively leaves open further reduction of US troops in Europe
The US president said that he was very disappointed with NATO
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Decline in oil output in Middle East amounts to 8.3 mbd in June — US Department of Energy
Despite the projected rise in oil production and exports from the Middle East in the coming months, it will take time to replenish significantly depleted global oil stocks
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START-3, US rhetoric on Ukraine, Russia’s interests — senior diplomat’s remarks
According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, US rhetoric is drifting farther and farther away from negotiations on Ukraine
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IBU against Russia’s return to int’l sports arena despite IOC’s new recommendations
The IBU has taken note of the IOC’s decision, President Olle Dahlin says
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IN BRIEF: Key statements by Deputy PM Novak on Russia’s fuel market situation
According to Alexander Novak, the situation on the domestic fuel market is not easy, "given summer peak demand and unscheduled oil refinery maintenance"
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Putin calls support for domestic exporters priority for Russia
Director General of the Russian Export Centre Veronika Nikishina described how the support is being provided and expressed confidence that it would contribute to Russia’s prosperity
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Moscow Zoo holds talks with China to keep panda Katyusha
Should Katyusha ultimately leave the Moscow Zoo, the new enclosure could instead house Zhui and Ding Ding, Svetlana Akulova said
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Russian Deputy PM Novak says economic situation under control
The official also instructed that the monitoring of key macroeconomic indicators continue
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US to lift sanctions against Turkey — Trump
Negotiations between the American and Turkish leaders are taking place on the sidelines of the NATO summit
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Russian forces strike gas stations, fuel tankers in occupied DPR — top brass
The facilities were used to support Ukrainian army units
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Forces in Europe want historical revenge through conflict with Russia — Kremlin
Among the reasons for the Russophobia of European politicians, the Russian Presidential spokesman singled out "historical traditions"
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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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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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Air defenses destroy 190 Ukrainian UAVs over Russian regions within 12-hour period
In particular, drones were intercepted over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Vladimir, Kaluga, Kursk, Oryol, Ryazan, Tver, Tula, Yaroslavl, Moscow, Krasnodar Regions and the Republic of Crimea
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US would like to continue negotiations after strikes on Iran — WSJ
A source cited by the newspaper says Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz were considered unacceptable by Washington and deserving "a stern response"
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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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Gas demand in Middle East to fall in 2026 for first time in 33 years — IEA
Gas demand in Middle Eastern countries could amount to 615 bln cubic meters in 2026
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Investment in Russia’s private space sector could exceed $1.3 bln by 2030
According to Roscosmos Deputy General Director Grigory Maximov, some 5 bln rubles was allocated from the federal budget for the provision of Earth remote sensing imagery to government authorities in 2026
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Saudi Foreign Ministry reports attack on its tanker by Iran in Strait of Hormuz
The ministry said that Tehran would be held fully responsible for the consequences of such attacks
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Russia liberates Konstantinovka, which Ukraine claimed was impregnable — Kremlin
The city was prepared to be an untakeable fortress since 2014, Dmitry Peskov stressed
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Iran promises ‘decisive response’ to US attacks
The Iranian Armed Forces say they will not allow interference in the management of the Strait of Hormuz
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NATO summit to present military confrontation with Russia to Trump as business project
According to sources in Brussels, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the maximum amount of military aid to Ukraine at 140 billion euros for 2026-2027
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Argentina through to 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after 3-2 win over Egypt
Argentina’s goals were scored by Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez
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Switzerland advances to Round of 16 of FIFA World Cup
In the Round of 16, Switzerland will face the winner of the match between Colombia and Ghana
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South Korea allocates $100 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
A senior administration official clarified that the new package will not include weapons
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US begins striking Iran — CENTCOM
According to the US military, the strikes were carried out in response to attacks by the Islamic Republic on three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
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All Ukrainian forces deployed near Ivolzhanskoye in Sumy Region destroyed — defense source
Ivolzhanskoye is located about 11 km from the northern outskirts of Sumy
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Russia too big for Europe to forget about it — Kremlin
Europe prefers to pay extra attention to Russia, Dmitry Peskov noted
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Russian stocks close mixed on Tuesday
The ruble-denominated MOEX Index lost 0.15%, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index gained 2.26%
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US could withdraw all its forces from Europe given its attitude — Trump
Europe is a very different place than it was 20 years ago, the US leader noted
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European economy falling into dire state, impossible to hide — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister added that Europe's infusion of budget funds into arms production "is somehow keeping the economy afloat"
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Trump says Turkey’s purchase of S-400 systems from Russia no problem for F-35 sales
The US leader reiterated that he would probably refuse to take part in the summit if it were not held in Turkey
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Third Russia-Africa summit to be held in Moscow on October 28-29 — joint statement
Russia and the African Union Commission expressed confidence that the summit would give new impetus to relations between Russia and Africa and help advance shared priorities
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NATO fighters escort Russian aircraft 24 times in June — Lithuanian Defense Ministry
The air escort procedure is a routine control measure for the alliance
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Russia deploys Newton hybrid power station for EW systems in Ukraine operation
The system consists of a generator coupled with a storage battery
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Qatari foreign ministry hands note of protest to Iranian diplomat over LNG tanker attack
In the note, Doha demanded that Tehran immediately cease actions that undermine stability in the region, provide immediate clarifications regarding the incident and take measures to prevent similar incidents in the future
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Russia to donate $2 million to humanitarian projects in Cuba in 2026 — interior minister
Vladimir Kolokoltsev reaffirmed Russia’s solidarity with Cuba, emphasizing the importance of strengthening close ties of friendship, mutual support, and comprehensive development
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Lavrov meets with Ethiopian prime minister in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is the first stop on the Russian foreign minister’s African tour
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New US strikes on Iran more extensive than previous ones — NBC
According to the television channel's source, the strikes were carried out using Air Force and Navy tactical aircraft
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Some aggressive statements toward Russia heard during NATO summit preps — Kremlin
These remarks said nothing about constructive interaction or dialogue, Dmitry Peskov noted
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IOC provisionally lifts suspension of Russian Olympic Committee — statement
The suspension had been in effect since October 12, 2023
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Egypt’s unrest may cost Russian tour operators 35 mln dlrs - estimates
The price of a tour to Egypt per person averages 600-700 US dollars
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Europe may see influx of weapons from Ukraine — study
The study says that Ukrainian authorities have so far recorded the loss of 593,000 weapons
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Series of explosions heard in area of Sirik, Qeshm in Iran — Mehr
The agency also reported explosions near the city of Bandar Abbas
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Egypt claims first-ever World Cup match victory with win over New Zealand
Before this match, the Egyptians had played eight games at the tournament, recording three draws and five defeats
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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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Netanyahu acknowledges he, Trump don't see eye to eye on everything
According to the Israeli PM, in most cases, the interests of the two countries coincide
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Russian forces hit rail locomotives, trucks in Dnepropetrovsk Region — Defense Ministry
Two strikes were conducted with Geran-4 Seeker UAVs against railway locomotives at stations near Pavlograd and Sinelnikovo
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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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Senator sees roots of Europeans' silence about Ukraine in their position on Baltic States
Konstantin Kosachev recalled that Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia were the first of the post-Soviet countries to be in the orbit of the EU and NATO and Europe had ignored human rights violations there
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Russia's offer to collect dead bodies from Konstantinovka proves who controls it — Lavrov
"Kiev will most likely classify the lost troops as missing," the Russian foreign minister said
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Kremlin gives Europe four tips on how to avoid escalation with Russia
Number one, Russia is not a source of danger for Europe, Dmitry Peskov emphasized
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US strikes on Iran ‘won't be over for a bit’ — CNN source
The official cited by the channel says the US attack is "not proportional" as a response measure
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Russia increases LNG exports by 8% in 1H — IEA
Russia remains the second-largest supplier of LNG to Europe
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Ukrainian officers arrested for killing Monaco blast suspect implicated in attack too
Investigators reportedly examined the suspects’ financial transactions, noting that both had made multiple transfers to Anastasia Berezovskaya’s cryptocurrency wallets and bank accounts
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West's interest in Ukraine wanes as it sees Kiev ‘running out of steam’ — Russian general
Hero of Russia Major General Sergey Lipovoy stressed that the West was not helping, it was killing Ukraine
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