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Middle East and North Africa
Over 40 rockets fired from Gaza on Israel over 3 hours after truce ends
Palestinian media report that Israel’s Air Force resumed strikes on targets in the Gaza Strip
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Tensions on the Korean Peninsula
North Korea launches projectile toward Sea of Japan — media
Yonhap reported the launch, citing the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Republic of Korea
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Russia to keep smartphones from Apple, Samsung brands on parallel import list — ministry
The ministry added that the products should meet the requirements regarding safety, origin, availability of certificates
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Trade between Russia and Malaysia grew by 12.9% in 2025 — Putin
The Russian president noted that it is a good pace
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Global markets are far broader than Latvia alone — Kremlin on Riga's grain decision
Dmitry Peskov added that alternative destinations always exist
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Merz currently 'step away from agony,' which makes him sting AfD — Russian legislator
Leonid Slutsky noted that Friedrich Merz found himself in this situation because of his own short-sightedness and "pursuit of a Russophobic policy to the detriment of the national interests of Germans"
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Lithuania to cease existing should military conflict begin — Medvedev
The Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council said that "no other countries will fight for them"
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Russia views Egypt as reliable ally in region — Putin
The Russian president said he is glad to see Egypt, a reliable friend in the region, growing stronger
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Trade between Russia, South Africa at good level — Putin
The Russian president held a meeting with South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in India
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IN BRIEF: What is known about Bank of Russia's decision to keep key rate at 14% per annum
The ruble was down during trading on the Moscow Exchange, almost flat following the Central Bank’s decision on the key interest rate, according to trading data
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Call to demolish memorial to Soviet soldiers in Riga unacceptable
The collection of signatures for the demolition of the memorial to Soviet soldiers had already been started in the internet
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Hungary wants compensation from EU for rejecting Russian oil, gas — prime minister
Peter Magyar added that the energy situation remains extremely difficult worldwide, with many nations experiencing gasoline and diesel fuel shortages
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Belarusian president criticizes Baltics over grain tariffs
Latvia’s plans to impose 300% tariffs on Belarusian and Russian grain came up during Lukashenko’s meeting with journalists on Friday
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Russian stock indices decline as main trading session closes on Friday
The MOEX Index hit a monthly high just above the 2,320-point mark but then fell rapidly
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12 die, 8 more injured in road accident involving three vehicles in Arkhangelsk Region
According to preliminary data, while overtaking a car, the minibus rammed the timber truck travelling in the opposite directio
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Russia to require content made by, with AI to be labeled as such — GFCN president
The GFCN chief Vladimir Tabak stressed that all countries will regulate content of this kind at some point
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Europe’s 5th-generation fighter jet to get stealth missiles — source
The European 5th-generatiomn NGF fighter was unveiled at the Le Bourget air show on Monday
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Russian forces step up pressure on Ukrainian troops by liberating Zarubinka — expert
Andrey Marochko said that Russian troops had tightened the encirclement in the Volchansk direction
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IAEA chief fears wider nuclear proliferation would inevitably lead to weapons use
According to Rafael Grossi, the growing number of conflicts, weakening security guarantees and shifting military and political dynamics are already prompting some countries to reconsider their decision to forgo nuclear weapons
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BRICS ready for mutually beneficial cooperation with the whole world — Putin
The Russian president expressed confidence that BRICS Business Forum would serve as a mechanism to "give fresh impetus to the development of trade and economic ties"
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'Dragons are back, but snakes persist,' MI5 chief warns of threats to UK
Ken McCallum said "the terrorist threat now sits alongside strategic national security threats posed by capable States"
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Putin holds talks with Malaysian PM on BRICS summit sidelines
Anwar Ibrahim and the Russian leader converse regularly
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Russia testing weapons based on 'new physical principles'
The "new physical principles" is a term coined to emphasize that destructive factors of a weapon are based on processes and phenomena that have not been used for military purposes before
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Russia's foreign trade surplus up to $13.5 bln in July — Central Bank
Compared to June 2026, the country’s foreign trade surplus grew by $1.276 bln
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Putin does not rule out European gas prices reaching $1,500
The Russian president says traders believe that "today, it is more advantageous to extract gas from storage that was purchased at lower prices," which will lead to a price growth
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Germany's AfD party floats idea to hold trilateral business forum with US — RDIF CEO
Kirill Dmitriev pointed out that The Alternative for Germany advocates energy interaction between Russia, Germany and Europe
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BRICS achievements and West’s attempts to regain leadership: Putin’s statements
The Russian leader noted that strong and reliable business ties within BRICS form the basis of international relations, making them more resilient
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Rostec develops Zhnets anti-drone system, designed to remain effective over time
It integrates any detection and suppression systems into a single system, Rostec stated
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Russian forces carry out one massive, six group strikes over past week
Russian air defenses intercept 5,673 Ukrainian UAVs in past week
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Data farmers taking advantage of Russia's fuel crisis — GFCN
Fake gas station maps have appeared online to farm data from Russian citizens, president of the Global Fact-Checking Network said
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Russian artillery destroys encircled Ukrainian troops’ UAV control posts in Kharkov Region
The Russian Defense Ministry said that all attempts by the enemy to break through the encirclement had been thwarted
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Over 40 civilians killed in Saudi strikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen in past week
Eighty-two civilians have been wounded
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Central Bank chief says no intention to keep rate at level economy cannot bear for long
Elvira Nabiullina said the Bank of Russia will ease its monetary policy and lower the key rate within the framework of its inflation-targeting policy
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Iran, Gulf countries to discuss navigation in Strait of Hormuz — Iranian Foreign Ministry
Spokesman Esmail Baghaei welcomed the upcoming ministerial meeting as an important event and expressed hope that it will pave the way for strengthening mutual understanding between the countries of the region
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BRICS Bank contributes to development of organization — Putin
The Russian president said that the bank is acting energetically
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Global coal demand hits record level in 2024 — IEA
As in previous years, China is the main coal consumer, the International Energy Agency said, adding that coal demand in China is expected to grow by 1% in 2024 to reach 4.9 Bt
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US introduces sanctions against Russian company
Sanctions were introduced in accordance with Sanctions Regulations related to nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction
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Russian MP condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's civilian, economic targets
According to the Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, these actions violate the Kingdom's sovereignty and pose a threat to its national security
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RDIF, BRICS Pay, BRICS Pay India to jointly develop cross-border payments
"Developing a modern payment infrastructure is a crucial prerequisite for the continued growth of trade and investment among BRICS countries," Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the RDIF, said
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Press review: Canada hits back at US tariffs and Spain faces scrutiny over Russian claims
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, August 9th
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Russia concerned over escalation in Yemen — Foreign Ministry
The Russian side expressed concern over the sharp degradation of the military and political situation
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Putin concludes series of talks on September 11 by meeting with BRICS bank head
Earlier, the Russian leader held bilateral talks with the host of the BRICS summit taking place in New Delhi, Narendra Modi, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
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Several Ukrainian troop groups eliminated while attempting to break out of Volchansk trap
The Russian defense sources said the enemy's attempts to break out of the encirclement were unsuccessful
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Central Bank chief says mass launch of digital ruble went smoothly
Elvira Nabiullina added that all issues were promptly resolved
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FACTBOX: Russian strikes hit logistics hubs, data centers, port infrastructure
According to the Defense Ministry, Russian forces struck the B-Mobile data cente
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Russian Baltic Fleet’s training ship Perekop arrives at Cambodia’s Sihanoukville port
During an official welcoming ceremony at the pier, the Perekop was greeted by representatives of the Royal Cambodian Navy and Russian Ambassador to Cambodia Anatoly Borovik
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Torched ship in China flying Liberian flag
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a prompt investigation into the cause of the fire
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Lukashenko ready to meet Trump, but 'not as movie extra'
Discussing work within the framework of a peace council regarding Gaza, the Belarusian president noted his readiness to participate
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Putin is popular among BRICS business circles sharing his views — Kremlin
The Russian president was greeted with thunderous applause at the group's Business Forum
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Belarusian leader confirms his readiness to discuss various areas of cooperation with US
Alexander Lukashenko emphasized that Belarus is open for the dialogue
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Russia thankful to South Africa for supporting Moscow’s initiatives in UN — Putin
The Russian president acknowledged that both states' approaches to the key international and regional problems have much in common
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Japan should not tell Russia which monuments to erect — Kremlin aide
Vladimir Medinsky said the lessons of history should be remembered
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False mobilization claims put society on edge ahead of Russian elections — GFCN chief
Vladimir Tabak added that "even the Russian president addressed the subject because the information had indeed spread very widely"
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Buran space shuttle marks 30th flight anniversary
Back in November 1988, the spacecraft took off for the first time
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Putin vows TU-160 contract will keep Kazan aircraft plant’s wheels turning through 2027
Putin also added that Russia's aircraft manufacturing continues to develop
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North Korea launches projectile toward Sea of Japan — media
Yonhap reported the launch, citing the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Republic of Korea
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Council for joint economic operations on Southern Kuril Islands set up in Japan
The Southern Kuril range consists of the islands of Kunashir, Iturup and Shikotan and the Habomai archipelago
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Serbian president states plans to resign in late September
Aleksandar Vucic said that he will spend the final month of the campaign as a private citizen
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Ukraine’s attempt to break out of encirclement disrupted: enemy losses
Battlegroup North units have taken control of Zarubinka and Goptovka in the Kharkov region
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Time to check entire Belarusian army, including mobilization — Lukashenko
The Belarusian president explained that an artillery brigade is currently being inspected on his orders, following previous inspections of tank and mechanized infantry units
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Ukraine suffers heavy losses after repeated attempts to advance in Kursk Region — army
Apty Alaudinov emphasized that "the situation remains difficult but under control"
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Putin personally invites Egyptian president to Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
The Russian leader met with the Egyptian president on the sidelines of the BRICS summit
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US envoys leave Kiev in shock over Zelensky entourage’s behavior — lawmaker
Anna Skorokhod recalled that David Arakhamia, the head of the parliamentary faction of the ruling Servant of the People party, was wearing a "Kiev regime" T-shirt while speaking with the US envoys
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Russia’s Su-57 fighter proving superiority over foreign systems every day — UAC head
Vadim Badekha said the Su-57 proves it on a daily basis
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5G communication launched in Russia
This new communications standard can be used to control autonomous vehicles and robotic systems, to advance telemedicine, digitize industry
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Meeting between Putin, Trump, Xi Jinping at APEC summit possible — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov noted that the Russian leader had also promised to attend the summit
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IN BRIEF: Key statements by Bank of Russia’s Governor Elvira Nabiullina
Elvira Nabiullina said the acceleration of price growth during the summer months was driven primarily by the fuel market situation
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Kiev loses some 1,430 troops along engagement line in past day — Russia’s top brass
Units of Russia's Battlegroup North took control of the settlements of Zarubinka and Goptovka in the Kharkov Region
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State of emergency over flooding declared in Russia’s Amur region
The flooding is caused by heavy rainfalls
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Trade between Russia and Egypt grows and diversifies — Putin
Vladimir Putin noted that Russian and Egyptian authorities remain in contact
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Russian Agriculture Ministry hopes for winter wheat access to Chinese market
Oksana Lut said that the Russian Ministry of Agriculture does not fully understand the character, the nature of this rejection of deliveries, rejection of taking winter wheat
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Iran has US Dive-LD underwater drone in hand, can reverse-engineer it
As the experts pointed out, Washington had not previously treated Iran’s seizure of US-made drones with such nonchalance
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Press review: Ukraine seeks donors outside EU as Europe faces prolonged fuel price surge
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, August 11th
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Major Russian-Egyptian projects on track despite any challenges — Putin
The Russian leader held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in India
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Houthis say they have shot down nine Saudi warplanes since September 3
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saria said that hundreds of Saudi soldiers "have been killed, wounded or taken prisoner" in the course of the operation on Yemen’s western coast
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BRICS business rules not imposed by 'Golden Billion' — Putin
The Russian leader stressed that BRICS is shaping a new, sustainable platform for global growth
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Russia to slightly cut oil output this year, exports remain stable — deputy PM Novak
Alexander Novak emphasized that the decline in Russian oil production is a temporary trend, and an increase is expected as refineries resume operations
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European Commission ready to return to issue of seizing Russian assets — economy head
The EU and G7 countries have frozen about 300 billion euros in Russian assets
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Defense Ministry reports destruction of 96 UAVs over Russian regions
The department emphasized that most of the drones were eliminated over the Moscow Region
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Putin calls for 'business diplomacy' within BRICS
The Russian president called it a common task of the grouping's participants to realize BRICS' potential
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Official launch of 5G communication in Russia: what is known
All users of Android-based devices will gain access to fifth-generation networks in the near future, while access to 5G for iPhone owners will depend on a decision by Apple, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media
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Fatalities in Tula Region, casualties in Volgograd, 777 drones: enemy attacks aftermath
Two people were killed and three were injured in the Tula Region as a result of a drone attack
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Europeans overpay for gas due to stupidity of EU bureaucrats — Dmitriev
The Russian Presidential Special Representative said that gas prices in the EU will continue to rise
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Ties between Russia and South Africa developing successfully — Putin
The Russian leader noted that September 5 marked the 20th anniversary of the countries’ fundamental bilateral document, the Treaty on Friendship and Partnership between Russia and South Africa
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FACTBOX: BRICS association profile
This year, India is hosting the BRICS summit for the fourth time
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Algeria to close its airspace for UAE planes from September 11
According to the national Defense Ministry, an exception will be made for "civil commercial UAE flights to Houari Boumediene International Airport in Algiers and from it"
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Confiscating Russian assets not on EU leadership’s agenda — European Commission
Spokeswoman Paula Pinho said the EU intends to address commitments on the timely disbursement of the EC loan at first
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Dynamic domestic markets, rapid urbanization drive BRICS success — Putin
The Russian president stressed that national companies are increasingly making their mark as global players
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Russia hopes to welcome South African delegation at Russia-Africa summit — Putin
Vladimir Putin added that Russia is paying special attention to the comprehensive development of relations with all African countries
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Russia’s Battlegroup West destroys 51 Ukrainian drone control centers over past day
Fighters of Russia’s Battlegroup West also destroyed two satellite communication stations, an ATV, 32 ground robotic systems, and two enemy field ammunition depots
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India-Russia economic partnership continues to gain momentum — Modi
The Indian prime minister said that, together with Russian President Vladimir Putin, he visited the Innoprom international industrial exhibition in New Delhi
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Russian innovations rely on domestic solutions, BRICS developments — Putin
The Russian president stressed that it is possible to set ambitious goals even amidst severe external restrictions
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Russia supports broader participation in BRICS bank’s work, Putin says
The Russian president also mentioned Moscow’s initiative to create an investment platform for BRICS countries
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Russia takes Egypt's position into account when shaping Middle East policy — Putin
The Russian president emphasized that the meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, is highly relevant
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Russia to raise topic of attacks on Energodar at IAEA conference — Rosatom CEO
Alexey Likhachev slammed Ukraine’s attacks as a "revenge" for people choosing Russia, Rosatom
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Russia has no need for mobilization — Medvedev
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council said that provocations are intended solely to worry the population
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Air defenses down 777 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight
Russian forces struck Ukrainian defense industry sites, logistics hubs and data centers overnight, as well as port infrastructure and vessels carrying military cargo, the Defense Ministry reported
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Over 170 thousand participate in Uraza Bayram celebration in Moscow
About 3,000 police and interior military provided security
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European troops deployment to Ukraine will mean war with Russia, Putin warns
According to the Russian president, this idea was publicly voiced recently
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Price of Brent oil exceeds $69 per barrel on London’s ICE first since September 3
As of 6:44 p.m. Moscow time the Brent price was up by 1.84% at $69.04 per barrel
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Closure of Bab el-Mandeb Strait threatens Saudi oil shipments to Asia — expert
Ziyad al-Hashemi explained that "a halt in these shipments could trigger turmoil in the oil market and drive up prices, particularly on the spot market"
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UK to announce ban on trade with Israeli settlements — media
According to a report by The Telegraph, the restrictions will be introduced despite criticism from the US administration and some members of the Labour Party
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