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NATO, EU Gear Up for Potential Armed Conflict with Russia
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO and the European Union are actively gearing up for a potential armed conflict with Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko alleged on Tuesday. During a press briefing held in the State Duma, Russia’s lower house of...
Swedish diplomat gets handed strong protest note from Russia
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia summoned Sweden's Chargé d’Affaires in Moscow on Monday to formally protest a drone-related incident involving its trade mission in Stockholm, describing the event as “another attack” against its diplomatic presence in the country,...
Kenyan MP states Russia nothing like media stereotype
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Kenyan Member of Parliament Catherine Omanyo has criticized the predominantly negative portrayal of Russia in the media and called for a more balanced understanding of the country. Speaking during the 28th St. Petersburg International...
Russia Emphasizes BRICS Is Not Against Any Nation
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia reaffirmed on Monday that collaboration within the BRICS alliance “never has and never will be" aimed at any external countries. This declaration came as U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning about possible new tariffs on...
Russia Says BRICS Group “Never Will Be” Against Other Nations
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Russia emphasized that collaboration within the BRICS group “never has and never will be" targeted at other nations, as US President Donald Trump threatened to enforce extra tariffs on countries siding with the economic...
Russia denounces US backed attacks on Iran
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov strongly criticized recent Israeli and American military attacks on Iran during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro,...
Sanctions on Russia make Liechtenstein face financial crisis
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Liechtenstein is facing a growing financial crisis as Western sanctions on Russia have left hundreds of trust funds in a state of legal paralysis, according to reports. The disruption centers on so-called “zombie” trusts—financial...
Russia gives new stealth frigate to Indian Navy
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has handed over a new Krivak-class stealth frigate, named Tamal, to the Indian Navy, marking another step in the strengthening defense partnership between the two nations. The multi-role warship was commissioned in the Russian...
Russia, India want to expand collaboration in creating war-vessels
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow and New Delhi are aiming to deepen their cooperation in naval shipbuilding, according to Andrey Puchkov, CEO of Russia’s largest shipbuilding company. Speaking at the handover ceremony of the frigate Tamal to the Indian Navy,...
S-Africa wants to increase trade with Russia
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Vice President Paul Mashatile has called on Russian businesses to invest in South Africa as part of an effort to double trade between the two BRICS countries. Mashatile made the appeal during a meeting with Russian Prime...
Russia Reports Shooting Down 402 Ukrainian Drones in 24 Hours
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry reported on Monday that its air defense systems successfully neutralized 402 Ukrainian drones and seven precision-guided aerial bombs within the last 24 hours. According to the ministry, 91 of these drones...
Russia secures ammunition production race over NATO
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has raised concerns over Russia’s rapidly expanding military production, warning that Moscow is significantly outpacing the alliance in ammunition output. In an interview with The New York Times on...
Russia’s biggest bank provides pessimistic 2026 anticipation
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Sber, Russia’s largest bank, has issued a bleak outlook for 2026, with CEO German Gref cautioning shareholders about continued economic challenges. He attributed the forecast to persistently high interest rates, which have significantly...
Russia Captures Two Villages in Donetsk, Kharkiv
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia announced on Sunday that its military had captured two additional villages in Ukraine's Donetsk and Kharkiv regions as part of its continuing military campaign in the war-torn country. According to a statement from the Russian...
Russia Asserts Capture of Additional Villages in Ukraine
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Russia asserted that its military had secured control over two additional settlements located in the eastern Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Kharkiv, as part of its continuing military campaign in the embattled nation....
Russia’s Progress MS-31 Successfully Berths at ISS
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia's cargo spacecraft, Progress MS-31, has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), according to a statement released Sunday by Roscosmos, the nation's state-run space agency. The docking occurred at 00:25...
Russia Accuses Ukrainian Commander of Downing Military Plane
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Investigative Committee has accused Colonel Mykolai Dziaman, commander of Ukraine’s 138th Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade, of orchestrating the destruction of a military transport aircraft earlier this year. The plane was...
Russia, Sao Tome, Principe Strengthen Ties
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and the island nation of Sao Tome and Principe have explored ways to deepen their mutual collaboration across various sectors, including defense and farming, according to a statement from the Russian Embassy located in the Central...
Russia’s International Reserves Hit New Peak
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s foreign currency reserves soared to an unprecedented USD687.7 billion by the end of June, the nation’s central bank announced on Thursday. More than USD300 billion of this sum remains frozen in Western countries due to the...
Media reports Indian coal shipments from Russia reach two year high
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India’s imports of Russian thermal coal surged to a two-year high in May, reaching 1.3 million tons, according to a report published Friday by Kommersant. The increase was largely driven by attractive pricing and the superior quality of...