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Ukraine mulls banning its citizens in Russia, Belarus from voting
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry’s State Secretary Alexander Karasevich said that various opinions had been voiced by the working subgroup
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West is entering new phase of war against Russia — senior legislator
Alexey Pushkov believes that actions such as providing Ukraine with intelligence for strikes on Russian industrial, military, and civilian targets are among the main indicators
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Israel, US attack amusement park in central Iran
No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet
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Security of BRICS countries under threat — Shoigu
The Russian Security Council secretary said the situation surrounding "such a notorious mechanism" as the International Criminal Court, whose activities pose a direct threat to the national sovereignty of non-Western countries, deserves special attention
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EU preparing for possible energy supply crisis due to conflict in Iran — Spanish newspaper
The EC assures that there is currently no risk to supplies, though markets are feeling the impact of rising Brent crude oil prices, which has led to higher gas and oil prices in Europe
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Further phases of BRICS expansion will follow, says South African president
It is noted that the membership will take effect from January 1, 2024
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Ford, General Motors may produce weapons, including Patriot, Tomahawk — Trump
US President Donald Trump said that "some of the car companies, if they have any excess capacity, they're making a deal to build missiles, and the Patriot, in particular"
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Russian stock market down more than 4%
By 5:03 PM Moscow time, the MOEX index was at 2,314.32 points
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Blockade of Iranian ports proves more effective than bombing — Trump
The US leader also added that Washington is ready to quickly return to such tactics if necessary
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EU authorities unwilling to put brakes on growth of military budgets — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said that Europe's military spending is increasing significantly
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Russian tech firm supplies shooting simulators to Strategic Missile Force personnel
Shooting simulators allow trainees to practice shooting skills in an environment as close as possible to real conditions, including at night, and automatically collect data on performance results, Rostec said
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'Signs of shift' in US position on Anchorage, dialogue on Ukraine: Ryabkov’s statements
According to the Russian diplomat, Moscow remains committed to the understandings reached between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump in Alaska
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Messi becomes leading goalscorer in World Cup history
The Argentinian player netted his 17th ball in a a FIFA World Cup match, breaking his joint record with Germany's Miroslav Klose
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US interested in calling on Arab nations to help pay for cost of Iran operation — official
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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Press review: EU seen as preparing for war with Russia while Zelensky threatens Belarus
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, June 22nd
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EU not interested in Ukraine talks — senior Russian diplomat
According to Alexander Grushko, the EU does not want to create the conditions for such negotiations
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Kremlin closely following developments after US airstrikes in Syria
Earlier on February 26, the US carried out airstrikes near the Syrian-Iraqi border
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Tu-160s conduct scheduled flight over Barents, Norwegian seas
Escort support was provided by MiG-31 crews
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Top Omani diplomat discusses security in Strait of Hormuz with Iranian officials
The sides also discussed bilateral relations, principles of good neighborliness, and recent developments in the Middle East
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Trump says he can resolve Israel’s troop withdrawal dispute with Lebanon
The US leader emphasized that he is "a problem solver"
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Ukraine loses 9,500 troops, mercenaries in special military op zone in past week — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, the upward casualty trend in the Ukrainian army has persisted for the fifth consecutive week
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Putin rejects Western allegations about Russian threat as false claims
As the Russian leader emphasized, the West is openly discussing preparations for war with Russia and increasing its defense budgets
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Russian ombudswoman says UN responded to her appeal over Ukraine’s attack on college
According to Yana Lantratova, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights asked that Russia share available results of the official investigation
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Soviet Union won right to live freely, shape its own future in war against Nazism — envoy
Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev noted that the Soviet people won the war because they were stronger in spirit
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EU weighs not on talks with Russia, but on ways to put pressure on it — chief
Antonio Costa pointed out that "the EU does not want to be a mediator, it stands with Ukraine and supports Ukraine"
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EU sanctions against Russia punish Europeans — Spanish politician
Javier Hurtado Mira pointed out that "sanctions are like shooting oneself in the foot, and that applies not only to Spain but to the entire European Union when it comes to the rising cost of living and inflation"
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Iran calls on Saudi Arabia to ‘eject’ US troops from region
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation
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18 civilians, including teenager, injured in Ukraine’s drone attacks on DPR
The attacks also damaged four civilian infrastructure facilities
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Upper house speaker slams US-Israeli operation against Iran as geopolitical mistake
Valentina Matviyenko emphasized that this intervention has destabilized the Middle East, triggering an energy crisis, yet it ultimately changes nothing
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Kremlin comments on fuel situation in Crimea
Intensive work is underway to minimize the negative consequences of the barbaric actions of the Kiev regime, Dmitry Peskov said
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Oil, gas shipments via Strait of Hormuz back to pre-crisis levels — US Energy Department
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright also noted that a record daily volume of energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz was recorded two days ago
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Russian forces crush larger part of Ukrainian troops in Konstantinovka, Krasny Liman
Military expert Andrey Marochko said the Ukrainian defenses collapsed in some frontline sectors
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Another strike hits area near Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran
One of the facility’s security guards was killed, Iran’s AEOI said
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Russia never threatened NATO, EU — senior diplomat
According to Alexander Grushko, NATO launched a campaign to look for an enemy and eventually found one
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Zelensky's threats against Belarus, response to Europe’s militarization: what is known
Russian and Belarusian presidents, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko plan to meet soon to discuss, among other things, Zelensky's threats
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Russia ready to cooperate with Germany, but no ultimatums — Russian ambassador
Unlike many Western politicians, German citizens do not want a confrontation with Russia, Sergey Nechayev emphasized
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BRICS nations support idea of establishing rapid reaction mechanism — Shoigu
According to the senior Russian security official, the idea is to appoint authorized persons who should streamline coordinated approaches within BRICS regarding international issues, emergencies, and crises
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General HQ of Iranian army warns of potentially larger strikes on Tel Aviv
The Iranian military also advised "host countries of US military bases to force the Americans to leave their territory, if they want to avoid damage"
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Russia crushes new incarnation of Nazism in Europe through special military op — envoy
Alexander Darchiev stated that "reckless figures in Germany, having forgotten the lessons of history, now dream of a 'Fourth Reich' and a new march eastward"
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Russia supports democratic foundations of world order, equality of nations — Putin
The president called the tendencies in modern international relations concerning
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Russian, Iranian diplomats discuss US-Iran memorandum
The discussions focused on the "prospects for the implementation of the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States on ending the armed conflict in the Middle East"
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Tucker Carlson says will not support Republican Party
US journalist stressed that the Republican Party puts the interests of a foreign country above those of its own citizens
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Negotiating teams agree to involve Lebanon in conflict resolution efforts
Technical teams will continue consultations on a number of issues throughout the week
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Moscow faces one of largest drone attacks in two years — TASS estimates
The latest reports say that air defenses have shot down 84 enemy drones heading for Moscow since midnight
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Trump's threats put talks in Switzerland at risk, says Iran's UN ambassador
Ali Bahraini still emphasized that "as long as the United States shows a sincere readiness to engage with Iran and address the issues at hand, Iran is prepared to continue negotiations and maintain open channels of dialogue"
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West has failed as mediator on Ukraine, cannot be taken seriously — Lavrov
The foreign minister stressed that Moscow is focused is on achieving the objectives of the special military operation at present
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Two Germans attempt Poland-Russia crossing with forged documents
Both individuals received fines of 8,000 zloty each, and thereafter continued their journey into Russia as passengers
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China launches communication satellite into orbit for tech tests
The spacecraft is designed to provide satellite communications, radio and television broadcasting, data transmission, and to conduct tests and verification of new technologies
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Russian diplomat says EU lacks interest in Ukraine talks, seeks to demonize Moscow
According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko, the West is using Ukraine as an expendable resource in its hybrid war against Russia
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West ready to use any means necessary to contain its competitors — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov noted that Western sanctions against Russia are "pouring in like from a bucket"
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US license for Iranian oil transactions does not apply to Donbass, Crimea — Treasury
The license allows buyers to make payments for Iranian oil and petroleum products in US dollars
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US military biolab network expanding worldwide — senior Russian security official
Sergey Shoigu said there are about 120 facilities in total
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Global reserves cannot replace lost Middle East, Russian supplies — Shoigu
The blocking of the Strait of Hormuz has put global food and energy security at risk, the senior Russian security official said
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Russian MP warns of nuclear proliferation risk if Israel uses nukes against Iran
Alexey Pushkov noted that the question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will use nuclear weapons in Iran has been actively discussed on American television in recent days
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G7 at Evian summit encouraged itself to impose its rules more brazenly — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov noted that the outcomes of the Kazan meeting clearly showed that Moscow’s partners, especially in Southeast Asia, "want to live not by someone else’s rules, but in a just, multipolar world"
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Starmer's resignation will not change Britain's position on Ukraine — senior legislator
According to Leonid Slutsky, British citizens are weary of the consequences of "Anglo-Saxon hegemonic ambitions," citing the "migration crisis and the general decline in living standards due to endless financial injections into the proxy war in Ukraine"
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Russian security official, his BRICS counterparts to discuss security threats
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu is also expected to hold several bilateral meetings with heads of delegations from leading BRICS countries
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'Ukrainian drama changeover,' EU tries to spoil Anchorage: Kremlin aide comment
The West is interpreting the world order based on rules that it has created for itself and its own selfish interests to maintain its waning dominance, Yury Ushakov said
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Kremlin spokesman comments on fuel prices, Starmer’s resignation, Zelensky’s threats
Dmitry Peskov said the Russian government is taking measures to address fuel prices and remains in close coordination with oil companies
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Trump convenes Pentagon, defense companies to discuss ramping up missile production — WSJ
According to the newspaper, Trump plans to urge defense contractors to expedite their work to replenish US arsenals, depleted amid the conflict with Iran
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Russia expects not implementation of Anchorage agreements, but victory — Kremlin
Yury Ushakov noted that those who hope to defeat Russia "are mistaken"
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Tanker with Iranian oil change course, heading to China — PTI
The change in the destination of Pin Shun appears to be payment-related, Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst at Kpler, noted
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US biolabs, energy situation, West’s role: top Russian security official’s statements
Sergey Shoigu added that the events unfolding in Ukraine and Europe are creating fertile ground for extremism and violence
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Argentina beats Austria, reaches FIFA World Cup knockout stage as Messi shines again
Both goals were scored by Lionel Messi
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Roscosmos invites NASA chief to Russia
The US Senate unanimously voted to appoint Nelson to the post of NASA chief in late April
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Over 140 Ukrainian drones taken down over Russian regions during day
In particular, UAVs were intercepted over Crimea, the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Kaluga, Smolensk, Tula, Oryol, Moscow and Krasnodar Regions
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US economy undergoing militarization — Kremlin spokesman
US President Donald Trump earlier announced plans to meet with representatives of the country’s largest weapons manufacturers on June 24
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IN BRIEF: What we know about series of quakes off Sevastopol
As many as seven earthquakes continued off Sevastopol for four hours
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Technical US-Iranian talks in Switzerland to continue — Vance
Summing up the results of the recent US-Iranian meeting, the US Vice President called the talks "very productive"
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Ukraine strikes crowded bus in Gorlovka, 14 wounded — mayor
The bus was crowded as it was rush hour
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Press review: UK PM to continue predecessor policy as US reshapes oil market beyond OPEC+
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, June 23rd
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Macron pledges to pursue joint political course with UK after Starmer resigns
The French president thanked Keir Starmer for supporting the initiative to create the so-called 'coalition of the willing', that provides military assistance to the Kiev government
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EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell
The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia
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Global instability caused by Western elites — Russian senior security official
Sergey Shoigu underscored that "the neocolonialists who have adapted to live at the expense of others in the race for resources and influence are not hesitant to use any methods including 'tariff wars' and unilateral sanctions"
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Pezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorism
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Iran agrees to create Hormuz hotline to prevent incidents — parliament speaker
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized that the management of the strait will never be carried out in the same way as before the war
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Hungary views China as pillar of multipolar world — Orban
Hungarian prime minister recalled that Hungary has always adhered to the ‘one China’ principle
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s UAV assembly, storage sites over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted more than 220 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy artillery guns in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Iran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TV
According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"
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Ukrainian forces' attacks on Energodar particularly sophisticated — Rosatom CEO
Alexey Likhachev said the enemy targeted the transport workshop and the city's energy infrastructure
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By militarizing their economies, EU nations try to mitigate crisis — senator
To that end, Europeans have designated Russia as their "enemy at the gates," Alexey Pushkov said
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Ukraine intensifies drone strikes on Zaporozhye nuclear plant — envoy
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik pointed out that drones targeted workers from the ZNPP repair division in Energodar
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Iran to hit more targets if US attacks Kharg Island — ambassador
Tehran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Amir Hossein Hosseini also expressed hope that the conflict would be resolved diplomatically
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Five civilians die, dozens injured after Ukraine’s missile attack on Voronezh — governor
According to earlier reports, ten apartment houses and around 50 cars were damaged
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Ukraine’s former presidents prove themselves to be Nazis in matter of orders — Medvedev
Leonid Kuchma, Viktor Yushchenko, and Pyotr Poroshenko announced their refusal of the Order of the White Eagle
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What to know about Zelensky losing Order of White Eagle, threats to Polish leader
Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped Vladimir Zelensky of Poland’s highest state award, the Order of the White Eagle
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INTERVIEW: EU seeking to 'bring NATO into Ukraine' — Russian senator
The United Kingdom, France, and Germany are pushing to have NATO troops deployed to Ukraine, Alexey Pushkov, chairman of the information policy commission of Russia’s Federation Council, or upper house of parliament, said
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NATO forces intercept missile presumably launched from Iran — Turkish Defense Ministry
According to the ministry, "all necessary measures are being taken decisively and without hesitation against any threat directed at Turkey's territory and airspace"
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US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV
Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation
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Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait
Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said
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Double attack on security officers thwarted in Russia’s Pyatigorsk — FSB
According to Russia’s Federal Security Service, no one among law enforcement officers or civilians was injured
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Lavrov meets with UN chief candidate Espinosa — Russian Foreign Ministry
Maria Espinosa presented her campaign platform
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US Coast Guard reports helicopter crash in Alaska
The cause of the incident remains unknown.
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Silver futures fall by more than 5%
Gold futures for delivery in August 2026 were down 1.59%
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Russian Guardsmen destroy two Ukrainian army’s relay stations in Kharkov area
According to the report, the enemy used the devices to extend the flight zone of strike FPV drones and provide communications between units
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US-Israeli strike on humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran reported
The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incident
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Vance convinced that US, Iran found a way to keep Strait of Hormuz open
The US Vice President noted that approximately 15 million barrels of oil had already been transported via the waterway
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13 dead, 66 injured: consequences of explosion at plant in Qatar
According to the ministry, no leaks of hazardous substances occurred
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What we know about foiled terror plot targeting law enforcement officers in Pyatigorsk
The two detainees confessed that they had acted on instructions from agents of Ukrainian special services
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Iran’s ambassador in Baghdad denies claims of Tehran’s refusal to support Hezbollah
Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadeq emphasized that the Lebanese issue has always been an integral part of the Iranian position in negotiations with the US
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