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Russia Ramps Up Arms Production Across All Categories
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has ramped up weapon production across all categories, Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov revealed on Wednesday. Addressing lawmakers in Moscow, Alikhanov confirmed that the military sector is expanding its capacity to...
Russia-Azerbaijan tension escalates following deadly Russian police operation
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan have sharply escalated following a deadly Russian police operation targeting an alleged ethnic Azerbaijani crime network. The incident, which left two suspects dead, has triggered a wave of...
ESET Research: Russia’s Gamaredon APT group unleashed spearphishing campaigns against Ukraine with an evolved toolset
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 2, 2025
In 2024, Gamaredon refocused exclusively on targeting Ukrainian governmental institutions. The group significantly increased the scale and frequency of spearphishing campaigns, employing new delivery methods. Gamaredon introduced six new malware...
Belarusian President confirms arrival of Russia’s missile systems in Belarus
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced on Tuesday that Russia’s advanced Oreshnik hypersonic missile systems are scheduled to be deployed in Belarus by the end of 2025, following agreements made with Russian President...
Russia Imposes Sanctions on German Daimler Truck
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has imposed fresh sanctions on Daimler Truck, a leading German truck manufacturer and crucial supplier to the German military, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing economic standoff between Moscow and the West. This...
Russia Denies Claims of Stalling Ukraine Talks
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is not seeking to delay negotiations with Ukraine and remains committed to achieving its objectives through political and diplomatic means, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov affirmed on Tuesday. Peskov acknowledged that implementing...
Russia Labels American Mercenary as Terrorist
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Ryan David O’Leary, an American mercenary and former member of the US Army National Guard who fought on behalf of Ukraine, has been officially added to Russia’s registry of individuals identified as terrorists and extremists. This...
Russia Plans Inviting New Syrian Leadership for Russian-Arab Summit
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is planning to invite the newly formed Syrian leadership to participate in the inaugural Russian-Arab Summit scheduled for October, Kremlin representative Dmitry Peskov revealed on Tuesday. During a media briefing held in Moscow,...
Russia's Coal Industry Reports Major Losses in 2024
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia's coal industry has become the nation's only major sector to report significant losses in 2024, marking a sharp downturn in both financial performance and output, local media outlets revealed on Tuesday. Speaking to media, Dmitry...
Russia Hosts New Syrian Authorities at First Russian-Arab Summit
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia plans to extend an invitation to Syria’s new leadership for the inaugural Russian-Arab Summit, which is scheduled for October, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Tuesday. During a press briefing in Moscow, Peskov...
Russia prohibits fifteen European media organizations
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) In response to European Union sanctions targeting several Russian media organizations, Moscow announced on June 30 that it will enforce counter-restrictions against 15 media outlets from EU member states operating within Russia. The...
Russia Blacklists American Fighter
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Ryan David O’Leary, an American national and previous member of the US Army National Guard, has been added to Russia’s official roster of individuals identified as terrorists and extremists. O’Leary, who served as a foreign combatant for...
Russia Calls in Azerbaijan’s Ambassador
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan’s envoy to Moscow was called in on Tuesday by the Russian Foreign Ministry. Rahman Mustafayev arrived at the ministry’s headquarters located on Smolenskaya Square in Moscow, according to a statement from the diplomatic service....
Russia Calls in Azerbaijan's Moscow Ambassador
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan’s ambassador to Moscow, Rahman Mustafayev, was called in by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, according to a statement from the ministry. Mustafayev arrived at the ministry’s headquarters on Smolenskaya Square in Moscow,...
Polish energy firm stops oil imports from Russia
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Polish energy company Orlen has officially halted all oil imports from Russia, marking the end of its contractual ties with Russian suppliers after its last agreement with oil giant Rosneft came to an end. According to reports, Orlen...
Two deaths in Russian custody exposes truth of Russia’s police brutality
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) The deaths of two Azerbaijani brothers while in Russian custody have exposed a growing diplomatic strain between Azerbaijan and Russia, signaling Baku’s efforts to challenge Moscow’s long-standing dominance in the South Caucasus region....
Ukrainian PM Urges Increased Global Pressure on Russia
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal, met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday to thank the United Nations for its support of humanitarian efforts and the Black Sea Grain Initiative, while also urging increased global...
N. Korean’s Leader Mourns Soldiers Killed in Russia-Ukraine War
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been observed mourning his soldiers believed to have died while fighting in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to images broadcast on Tuesday by state-run media. The footage, aired by media,...
US mercenary is added to Russia’s list of terrorists, extremists
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Ryan David O’Leary, an American mercenary and former U.S. Army National Guardsman who fought alongside Ukrainian forces, has been officially placed on Russia’s list of terrorists and extremists. This designation was updated over the...
India Commissions New Stealth Frigate from Russia
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has handed over a newly built Krivak-class stealth warship to the Indian Navy, as the two nations reinforce their longstanding military collaboration. The multi-functional frigate, officially named Tamal, was inducted into service...