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Sanctions against Russia undesirable — German expert
The German expert said the Ukraine developments were affecting the business climate and hampering the implementation of projects by both Russian and German firms
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Board of Peace to meet in Cyprus from June 30 to July 1 — portal
According to an In-Cyprus diplomatic source, the country is neither the organizer nor co-organizer of the event
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US’ new sanctions have nothing to do with supporting Cuban people — diplomat
UN Permanent Representative Ernesto Soberon Guzman says sanctions only exacerbate the humanitarian consequences of the economic pressure on the country
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One killed, 6 others injured in Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s Belgorod Region in past day
Acting Governor Alexander Shuvayev said that Ukrainian troops attacked the Belgorod Region 75 times over the past 24 hours
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Moscow to respond in case West uses Russian frozen assets — diplomat
Any use of Russian assets for purposes not agreed with the Russian Federation is blatant robbery, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stressed
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Russia-US dialogue on irritants in state of certain stagnation — senior Russian diplomat
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov noted "small progress" in this dialogue
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Pilot of F-15 downed over Iran reported seeing jellyfish-like group of drones — CNN
The TV channel's sources note that US intelligence had no previous knowledge of Iran's possession of this technology
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West facing catastrophic consequences in event of clash with Moscow — MFA
According to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, an understanding might emerge in Western countries that "we need to lower the temperature"
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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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Trump orders probe as oil prices stay high
The US president earlier claimed that around 19 million barrels of oil exited the Strait of Hormuz on June 22
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Ukraine’s, collective West actions may exhaust all patience — politician
Viktor Medvedchuk said that a lot of Western politicians and Vladimir Zelensky are doing everything they can to bring a nuclear apocalypse closer to reality
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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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Contacts between Lavrov, Rubio to continue — senior Russian diplomat
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov added that telephone conversations between the officials can be quickly arranged
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Two US nuclear submarines ‘closer to Russia,’ Trump says
"We always want to be ready", US president added
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Croatia beats Panama in World Cup match
The match ended with a score of 1-0
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Europe equally responsible for striking Zaporozhye NPP as Kiev — analyst
According to Scott Ritter, European countries need Ukraine to justify their continued existence
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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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Beginning of troops withdrawal is source of disagreement between Israel, Lebanon — TV
According to a source cited by Al Hadath, Israel adheres to the step-by-step principle and demands that the Lebanese army take concrete action on the ground and demonstrate the ability to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure
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Serbia to stay friendly with Russia after election — expert
Senior research associate at the Institute for Recent History of Serbia Milana Zivanovic emphasized that cooperation is beneficial for both sides
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US Senate passes resolution to end war with Iran
Fifty senators voted in favor, with 48 voting against
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Districts of Kherson Region completely or partially without power — governor
Vladimir Saldo says power workers and emergency services are already at the scene
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Press review: Israel-Lebanon talks reveal rift and US reassures Gulf as Iran reshapes ties
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, June 24th
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Russian stock market declines at start of trading
As of 10:00 Moscow time, the MOEX and RTS indices fell by 0.78%, to 2,317.63 and 978.43 points, respectively
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Russian authorities eyeing full ban on diesel fuel exports
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that the full ban was set on gasoline and jet fuel exports
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Perpetrators of attack on bus carrying kids identified, wanted — Investigative Committee
The perpetrators will be arrested in absentia soon
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Number of civilians injured by Ukrainian army in June exceeds 250 per week — envoy
According to Rodion Miroshnik, the weekly death toll ranged from 30 to 50 civilians
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Russia warns about countermeasures in event of Baltic region's development by NATO
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said a recent statement by the Nuclear Planning Group was "a reflection of the alliance’s overall super-aggressive attitude toward Russia"
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Russia not to stop on front line to start talks on Ukraine — Lavrov
The Russian top diplomat recalled that Moscow had already did that when the sides had reached the agreement in Istanbul
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Only nuclear deterrence shielding world from global war — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov emphasized that at the same time, nuclear deference does not prevent regional conflicts
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Russia grateful to Witkoff, Kushner for mediation over Ukraine — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov also underscored Russia’s expectation that these contacts will persist moving forward
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Steps to counter threats, Kiev's attempts to upend energy sector: Putin's comments
The Russian president instructed the government and the Defense Ministry to minimize the impact of the Ukrainian attacks on civilian infrastructure
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian long-range UAV assembly sites over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 330 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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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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US to make new decisions on Iran if it refuses to accept IAEA inspectors — Rubio
The US secretary of state denied that there was no understanding between Washington and Tehran regarding the return of IAEA inspectors to Iran
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Price of Brent oil down below $76 per barrel on London’s ICE
As of 3:01 a.m. GMT, the Brent price was down by 1.48% at $75.94 a barrel
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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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IN BRIEF: Kremlin comments on preparations for Duma election, irreversible defeat for Kiev
Dmitry Peskov said the situation on the front is deteriorating day by day for Kiev
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Putin, Lukashenko to discuss Zelensky’s threats soon — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov added that it will be a good opportunity to discuss other issues as well
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Armenia at crossroads and threats against Belarus: Kremlin's statements
Dmitry Peskov noted that Russia, as an ally of Belarus, would always stand by this country in resolving economic issues and repelling various threats
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Elon Musk loses his trillionaire status
The US entrepreneur's fortune has fallen to $957 bln
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Rutte states need to increase military production on both sides of Atlantic
The NATO secretary general aslo stressed the need to replenish ammunition stockpiles
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Liberation of Ivolzhanskoye in Sumy Region expands security zone along Russian border
Russia’s Defense Ministry reported earlier on June 24 that its Battlegroup North units "gained control of the settlement of Ivolzhanskoye"
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Ukrainian POW demands 'just punishment' for Ukraine army commanders, Zelensky
According to Sergey Rykov, the policy course being pursued by the Ukrainian leadership is pushing the country’s population to the brink of extinction
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Air defenses destroy 31 Ukrainian UAVs over Russian regions within six-hour period
Theu were destroyed over the Belgorod, Voronezh, Kursk, Tula, Krasnodar, Stavropol Regions, the Republic of Crimea, the Republic of Abkhazia and over the Black Sea, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported
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Russian artillery wipes out Ukrainian UAV control posts in Kharkov Region
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that Giatsint-S crews delivered strikes by 152mm high-explosive fragmentation shells from sheltered positions
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EU to spend 7 trillion euros on weapons in next decade to 'outgun' Russia — EC
The European Union needs to pay the price for peace, to avoid the cost of war, European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius said
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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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Catastrophic consequences for West, Lavrov-Rubio contacts: senior diplomat’s statements
Sergey Ryabkov emphasized that Russia would not back down from its position that all agreements reached in Anchorage should be implemented
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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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One person killed, one more injured in Belgorod Region during attack by Ukrainian army
A woman who sustained a shrapnel wound was taken to hospital
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Seven civilians wounded after Ukraine’s attacks on DPR during day
Four dwelling houses, six civilian infrastructure facilities, and five trucks were damaged in the period
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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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'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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Peskov points to trend toward declining role of dollar as global reserve currency
The Kremlin spokesman noted that the foundations of the international economic order are being depreciated
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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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Trump threatens to cancel contacts with Iran if there is no agreement on inspections
Speaking to journalists, the US leader assured that an agreement between Tehran and Washington regarding the arrival of IAEA inspectors in Iran already exists
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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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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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Potential agreements with Europe should be within framework of Anchorage — Russian MFA
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov added that Moscow is watching with some interest the discussions regarding a potential EU negotiator
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Situation with US visas to Russian diplomats has made some progress, much work remains
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov added that American officials have begun visiting Russia
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Kiev’s terrorist attacks cannot change situation at frontline — Putin
The Russian forces are liberating one settlement after another, the Russian president said
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US carries out successful test of Golden Dome missile system — top defense official
According to Pete Hegseth, during the test, "cutting edge directed energy was harnessed and the Dynamic Defense Autonomous Defeat system flawlessly and autonomously cued, targeted, and eliminated a multitude of incoming threats"
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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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Sevastopol temporarily left without power due to attack on its energy infrastructure
A special regime has been declared at the facilities, Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said
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Politico understands Lavrov’s article effect, refuses to publish it — MFA
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that such an approach is far from being called "journalism"
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West holds back from launching drones at Russia over retaliation fears — Putin
The Russian leader pointed out that "when some Ukrainian drones fly over the Baltic states, they don’t attribute them to Russia"
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Hungary once again holds up Ukraine's EU accession process — Politico
Hungary opposed sending a letter to the European Council and Commission on behalf of the bloc's 27 members that spells out the joint position of EU capitals
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Russia upgrades T-90 tank using troop feedback from battlefield — Rostec
The knowledge of fighters is useful for modernizing hardware and creating new models, Rostec Deputy CEO Nikolay Volobuyev said
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West’s preparations for war with Russia, its readiness to respond: Putin's comments
The leadership of NATO countries and the European Union uses false statements about the alleged Russian threat to increase their military budgets, the Russian leader noted
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Round-the-clock efforts underway to prevent Kiev’s terrorist attacks — FSB chief
Alexander Bortnikov called Vladimir Zelensky a terrorist
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Power outage reported in Sevastopol as Russia downs 323 Ukrainian drones overnight
Two civilians were killed each in a Ukrainian drone attack on Gorlovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic and on the Nizhny Novgorod Region
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Cuban diplomat slams US politicians for disseminating lies about republic
Ernesto Sobero Guzman criticized statements by US politicians regarding the situation on the island and the imposition of new sanctions against Cuban organizations
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United Nations, UN Security Council now devaluing — Kremlin
According to Dmitry Peskov, it is even more evident that the entire system of international relations is depreciating
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FACTBOX: Charting history of TASS media presence on ISS
Anna Kikina became the first woman in the "TASS on the ISS" project
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Trust in Trump expressed by an average of 23% of respondents in 36 countries — poll
According to data provided by the Pew Research Center, an average of 57% of respondents expressed a positive attitude towards the US
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West is attempting to challenge Russia's rights to its Arctic territories — MFA
The Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized that the issue of indigenous peoples' rights is being overly politicized by Western countries
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Russian government considers diesel fuel exports ban
The situation in the Russian fuel market is "indeed challenging but controlled," Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said
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Kiev cannot forgive Crimea for rejoining Russia in 2014 — Konstantinov
Chairman of the State Council of the Republic urged Crimeans to show restraint, patience, and unite
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Lavrov comments on Europe’s revanchism, Zelensky's comfort playing 'fuhrer' role
The Russian top diplomat highlighted that the current elites in Europe made no secret of their preparations for a war against Russia in the near future
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Bees on planet dying out for unknown reasons — scientist
Dmitry Boguslavsky says scientists thought that bees became disoriented after leaving the hive. However, even if a colony was confined to the hive with food, water, and the right temperature, all bees still died
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Deutsche Bahn suspends train service across Germany due to radio communications failure
According to some reports, the Berlin commuter train is not operating
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Funds from Russian assets sent to Kiev are stolen money — Lavrov
According to the Russian top diplomat, a total of 45 bln euros have been transferred to Kiev over four years
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Resolving Ukrainian conflict through diplomacy remains possible — Lavrov
According to the foreign minister, this requires specific legally binding security guarantees based on the principle of indivisibility of security, including ensuring Russia's security on its western borders
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AfD leader calls on Merz to support Costa’s initiative to resume contacts with Russia
Politico and Bloomberg reported earlier that during the recent EU summit, the association’s largest countries, including Germany, were infuriated over European Council President’s alleged preliminary contacts with Moscow
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Helicopter operations held near Polish-Ukrainian border
According to a source in the EU air traffic control services, a helicopter belonging to one of the security agencies was patrolling the airspace at an altitude of up to 400 meters for nearly an hour
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Russia honors $234.8 mln Eurobond coupon payment — Finance Ministry
Payments were made in accordance with the decree of the Russian Federation on the temporary procedure of honoring state debt liabilities of the Russian Federation to residents and foreign creditors
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Russian armed forces actively implement AI, robotic systems — defense minister
Andrey Belousov emphasized the crucial role of human judgment in this technological landscape
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Air defenses down nearly 100 drones in Kursk Region over day — governor
Alexander Khinshtein said that as a result of the attacks, a school and a private residence in Kolontayevka were damaged
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Former British deputy foreign secretary says may run for PM
Al Carns stressed that he is primarily interested in developing an updated political program for the Labour Party at the moment
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Postponement of State Duma elections not under discussion — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov said that preparations for the elections are in progress
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US LNG exports remain high in April, with Egypt leading way
LNG exports were 6% lower than in March and 20% higher than in April 2025
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BRICS countries to use common strategic reserves for mutual assistance — Shoigu
According to the Russian Security Council Secretary, this refers to fertilizers, LNG and oil, as well as medicines and a wide variety of other goods
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Lavrov meets with UN chief candidate Espinosa — Russian Foreign Ministry
Maria Espinosa presented her campaign platform
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Pharmaceutical companies leave Ukraine — Russian security forces
According to the source, the Ukrainian biotechnology company Biopharma intends to launch an 85 million euro production facility in Arad, Romania by the end of 2027
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Russian interceptor FPV drones destroy Ukrainian heavy-payload UAVs in ramming attack
The Ukrainian R-18 UAVs were uncovered by radar teams within the Battlegroup West area of responsibility
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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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Russia says no intention to dismantle elements of strategic stability with US
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov noted that hotlines between Russia and the US continue to operate
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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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England, Ghana play to 0-0 draw in World Cup match
In the final round, England will face Panama, while Ghana will face Croatia
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Repelling drone attacks and reserves for mutual assistance: Shoigu’s statements
According to the Russian Security Council Secretary, BRICS member countries will use the group's common reserve funds
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US fighter jet downed over Iran likely conducted strikes on ground targets — media
According to CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean, the pilots of the downed fighter had sidearms
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US troop buildup near Iran not sign of any new decisions — White House
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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