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Russian weather center says Siberian temperatures at ‘tropical’ level

The center of the heat wave has migrated eastward from Western Siberia, where it was five days ago, according to the weather official

MOSCOW, June 25. /TASS/. A wave of tropical heat is rolling across Russia’s Siberian and far eastern regions, said Roman Vilfand, research director at the Russian Hydrometeorological Center.

For example, temperatures will rise 8 degrees to 9 degrees above the usual level, to as high as 38 degrees Celsius, in southeastern Siberia in the next couple days, he said.

The center of the heat wave has migrated eastward from Western Siberia, where it was five days ago, according to the weather official.

Turkish historian urges temporary closure of Hagia Sophia due to risk of collapse

According to Ilber Ortayli, 2,000,000 people visit Hagia Sophia annually

What is known about scuffle between believers, law enforcement officials in Armenia

Numerous police officers, special forces, and Armenian National Security Service agents have been deployed to the area surrounding the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, with more forces continuing to arrive

Putin holds bilateral meeting with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in Minsk

The meeting was announced earlier by Vladimir Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov

Flights into deep space may become Russia’s 'exclusive' technology — Kurchatov Institute

Addressing recent statements by American entrepreneur Elon Musk regarding Mars and lunar missions, Mikhail Kovalchuk dismissed them as mere slogans

Russian troops liberate eight communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass

Russia strikes Ukrainian military airfield by Kinzhal hypersonic missile, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported

EAEU leaders kick off meeting with delegation members

Each participating country is expected to deliver a speech

Russian defense expenditures stand at $172 bln — Putin

According to the head of state, the expenses are huge and pose a problem for the country's budget but Russia is decently dealing now with that

Russian woman found dead in Japan, police admits murder

Traces of beatings and bruises were found on the face and body of the 50-year-old Russian woman

Russian combat aircraft deny Ukrainian army possibility to secure positions in Sumy area

"Ukrainian armed formations are suffering heavy casualties in the Sumy direction," adviser to the DPR head Igor Kimakovsky said

Trump saves Israel from total defeat in war with Iran — Russian Major General

Russia seeks successful completion of special military operation — Putin

The Russian president also denied any aggressive plans with regard to Europe and NATO countries

What is known about consequences of overnight Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions

The Defense Ministry said that on-duty air defenses destroyed 39 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over Russian regions overnight

Russian army advancing toward Kupyansk in Kharkov Region — expert

Andrey Marochko noted that Ukrainian troops are offering resistance

Estonia's readiness to host nuclear-capable NATO jets poses immediate danger — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov noted that the leaders of the Baltic states have expressed many absurd ideas

Russian President Putin says ready for new contacts with US leader Trump

The Russian president said he knows that Donald Trump also spoke about the possibility of meetings

Top Israeli defense official instructs army to develop action plan against Iran

According to Israel Katz, this includes "preventing the development of nuclear weapons and missile production"

RDIF chief notes Biden quit politics before dragging world into WW3

The head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund noted that only a year has passed since the "hara-kiri" of the former US president and it is hard to believe

Iran takes full control of Israel’s airspace — agency

The IRGC called on the residents of Tel Aviv’s Neve Tzedek neighborhood to evacuate, the Mehr news agency reported

Trump not to save Zelensky — Russian major general

Major General Apti Alaudinov said that for Trump it doesn't matter what he said yesterday, he can take his promise back

Trump rates high new statements by Putin concerning Russian-American relations

Putin said earlier that the relations between Russia and the US were beginning to stabilize thanks to Trump

West backed terrorism following logic 'it's fine if it's against Russia' — Putin

The head of state stressed that the same happened when the collective West encouraged separatism in Russia

IN BRIEF: What is known about conflict between government, clergy in Armenia

TASS has compiled the key facts about the situation

Russian army has seriously advanced in Yunakovka, controls around 50% of settlement

The Russian forces fully control the northern part of the settlement, the military expert added

Russia 'struggles' for healthy macroeconomy — Putin

The head of state noted that Russian defense expenditures total 6.3% of GDP

Russia 'was told where to go in no uncertain terms' with its view of NATO growth — Putin

According to the Russian leader, Moscow emphasized that the security of one nation or a group of nations cannot come at the expense of another's security

Sanctions do harm to their initiators — Putin

Earlier reports said that EU member-countries intend to agree upon the 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions

Archbishop Mikael refuses from being nominated for Armenian PM — lawyer

"I am fully satisfied with my serving as a man of the cloth, so, I don’t want my name to be put on the list of candidates for prime minister," the archbishop said

Turkish historian urges temporary closure of Hagia Sophia due to risk of collapse

According to Ilber Ortayli, 2,000,000 people visit Hagia Sophia annually

Moscow satisfied with EAEU summit in Minsk, says President Putin

As the head of state noted, the leaders summed up certain results

Russia renounces agreement with Sweden on exchanging information on nuclear facilities

The Russian Foreign Ministry has been instructed to inform the Swedish side of the decision

Maximal interest rate on ruble deposits down to 18.04% in mid-June

The regulator said earlier that it would keep an eye on cases when the bank’s interest rate for ruble deposits is more than 2 percentage points higher than the average one for ten monitored banks

US strike on Iran may actually lead to more nuclear proliferation, expert argues

Alexander Uvarov added that the nature of the strike testifies to the advanced technology of the systems used

Russian diplomat slams Dutch resolution on Crimean Tatars’ genocide as propaganda

According to Maria Zakharova, with a high degree of probability, those who voted for this resolution have never been to Crimea, especially after its reunification with Russia

Russian army to leave no chance for Ukrainian forces to re-enter Kursk Region — Medvedev

"While the enemy has been driven out, they continue to attempt senseless incursions," the Russian Security Council deputy chairman acknowledged

S&P 500 index hits record high on New York Stock Exchange

Experts believe solid financial results of companies are behind the positive dynamics

Russian army outflanks Ukrainian troops by liberating Novaya Kruglyakovka — expert

Andrey Marochko specified that Ukrainian servicemen have only one remaining supply route on this section of the front: the Novoplatonovka-Boguslavka highway

UAC delivers new batch of Su-35S fighters

Rostec first deputy CEO Vladimir Artyakov said Russian pilots praise the jets as the best in the class

Armenian Archbishop Mikael detained, investigation requests arrest — attorney

Ara Zograbian also emphasized that Archbishop Mikael had not admitted his guilt

Iran can prove US bases in Middle East provided support to Israel — Foreign Ministry

This happened without the knowledge of the governments of those states, noted the head of the Islamic Republic's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abbas Araghchi

France, UK preparing military intervention in Odessa — Foreign Ministry

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova dismissed the proposed "coalition of the willing" as nothing more than "a meme"

Crimean prosecutor says had to cut shoulder straps of ceremonial general’s jacket by half

The Crimean Prosecutor on Tuesday made her first public appearance in a ceremonial white jacket with general’s shoulder straps

India, Russia discuss S-400 deliveries in compressed time — Indian defense ministry

The meeting also focused on the modernization of Su-30 MKIs

Iran 'not alone' in its resistance — Belarusian president

Alexander Lukashenko made the statement in response to Masoud Pezeshkian's video address broadcast at the summit

German envoy arrives at Russian Foreign Ministry

Earlier, the Foreign Ministry stated that it would present Alexander Lambsdorff with Moscow’s official response to the harassment of Russian journalists in Germany

Israeli source denies Haaretz report on orders to fire near Gaza aid distribution points

The source of these publications is being investigated

US crafting new relationship system in Middle East — Russian senator

Konstantin Kosachev noted that Qatar’s selection as key mediator in the conflict was quite deliberate

Ukrainians failing to counterattack in Sumy region — Russian security officer

According to the officer, Ukrainian military commanders are deploying personnel on "cannon fodder" missions

Bank of Russia sets official dollar rate at 78.47 rubles for June 28-30

The official euro rate was increased by 62 kopecks to 92.2785 rubles

Kiev sends elite units to fight in Yunakovka in Sumy region, suffering heavy casualties

Military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS earlier that the Russian army had seriously advanced in Yunakovka this week

Trump says potential conflict with North Korea wouldn’t involve US

Trump said he had a good relationship with Kim Jong Un

Captured Ukrainian soldier aids Russian troops with supplies in western DPR

Pavel Bolbot added that he lived alongside Russian servicemen in their positions for about a month and a half

Israeli diplomat says incident with Iran is settled for now

According to Simona Halperin, Israel hopes that "Iran will not even think about resuming this program"

Problems between Russia, Ukraine cannot be settled in few meetings — Fidan

After the exchange of memorandums, the parties’ "initial negotiating positions have been formulated," Turkish Foreign Minister noted

US to demand outside monitoring of Iran's nuclear program — Trump

When asked whether he would support IAEA inspection activities in Iran that could impact Tehran’s nuclear program, the US leader responded affirmatively

Protest expressed to German ambassador over pressure on Russian media — Russian MFA

According to the statement, "Berlin's continued practice of systematic harassment of Russian journalists in Germany and attempts to limit their professional activities under various pretexts is unacceptable"

Turkey ready to host third round of Russia-Ukraine talks — top diplomat

The Russians have made a preliminary statement on this matter, Hakan Fidan said

Is Gaddafi's gloom prophecy in regard to Europe bound to be fulfilled?

As Europe’s migrant crisis grows far and wide, many Russian media are recalling the late Libyan leader Muamar Gaddafi’s gloom prophecy made several months before his violent death

Trump admits sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine

The US President admitted this possibility while answering a question from journalists

Serbia needs to decide whether it's with Russia or West amid arms scandal — senator

On June 24, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced that his country had ceased all exports of ammunition

Russia’s, Ukraine’s memorandums contradictory, which is not surprising — Putin

The Russian president emphasized that the talks are being organized and conducted to find ways to bring the parties together

In case of loss of Kupyansk, supply of some Ukrainian groups to be disrupted — expert

Andrey Marochko emphasized that Kupyansk holds strategic importance due to its railway junction and highway interchanges

Russia paid by inflation for need of defense expenses — Putin

The president said that Russia is deliberately having a certain "cooldown" of the economy for its stabilization

EU summit fails to approve statement supporting Ukraine

"The European Council will revert to the issue at its next meeting," the press service said

Trump promises NATO countries Russia won’t attack them — newspaper

According to the report, the US president praised the alliance's efforts to increase defense spending

Chinese taikonaut shares story of unprecedented repair mission at Tiangong space station

According to Tang Hongbo, thanks to a thorough analysis and scrupulous preparations, coordinated teamwork was achieved during ground training and flawless interaction was ensured in open space

US business sends signals of desire to return to Russia — Putin

The Russian leader also described efforts of US President Donald Trump to address the Ukraine crisis as sincere

West unable to reject Russian energy resources — Putin

The Russian president pointed out that the volume of purchased gas increased on account of LNG

Cooperation between Russia, Iran to continue in all spheres — Foreign Ministry

"We completely reject any attempts to restrict a sovereign state’s legal right to a civilian nuclear program with brute force," Maria Zakharova stressed

Trump says drops work on sanction relief after Iranian supreme leader’s statements

According to the US leader, he changed his plans after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei proclaimed Iran’s victory over Israel and the United States

Iranian president says US, Israeli attacks undermine status of Non-Proliferation Treaty

Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that this act of aggression happened during indirect talks on Tehran’s peaceful nuclear program between Iran and the United States

What we know about scuffle between believers, law enforcement officials in Armenia

TASS has compiled the key facts about the situation

OPEC+ production addresses oil demand growth — Putin

"Volumes are growing, while production increases only in the volume we agreed upon within the OPEC+ framework," the Russian president said

S-400s not enough to meet Turkey's air defense needs — Erdogan

The head of state noted that while Turkey has made notable advancements in missile technology, further development is needed

Kiev losing control on battlefield, Russian lawmaker says

Mikhail Sheremet expressed confidence that Vladimir Zelensky’s regime is now on the verge of collaps

First lunar nuclear power plant to be ready by 2030 — expert

Earlier, Mikhail Kovalchuk stated that whoever finds a way of providing power on the lunar surface will be the first to claim the Moon

US hopes to get ceasefire in Gaza Strip within next week — Trump

US President thinks ceasefire can be reached within a week

Russian diplomat calls on Kiev to demonstrate its commitment to settlement efforts

Vasily Nebenzya said that Ukraine should stop the mobilization campaign and begin demobilization

Germany, France balancing on brink of recession — Putin

At the same time, the Western countries do not stop their rhetoric that Russia allegedly have problems and the strategic defeat is close, and say at the same time that Russia allegedly intends to attack NATO countries, the head of state said

Unemployment rate in Russia is 2.3% — Putin

Salaries in Russia grew by 9.7% in real terms last year and added 4% from the start of this year thus far, the Russian leader added

Putin says he has great respect for Trump

The Russian president noted that Donald Trump "has come a very long, difficult, and dangerous way to return to power and the White House"

Zelensky offended Pope with his bad choice of present — newspaper

We are talking about the icon of the Virgin Mary with the Infant Jesus, which is depicted only with a black outline

Russian stock market indices mixed on Friday — market data

The MOEX Russia Index added 0.32% to 2,806.11 points, while the RTS Index lost 0.01% to 1,126.55 points

Russia tried to resolve problems in Donbass peacefully, but West deceived it — Putin

The Russian leader recalled that the former German chancellor and former French president said publicly that they had no intention of implementing the Minsk agreements

Iran not to create nuclear bomb, retain peaceful nuclear projects for future — envoy

Kazem Jalali added that Iran will continue to build nuclear power stations and enrich uranium for its energy needs

Ukraine’s military attacks Russia’s Belgorod Region with 180 munitions in past 24 hours

"Yesterday, a man wo suffered from a drone detonation in the village of Novaya Tavolzhanka on June 25 sought medical assistance," Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said

Sanctions on energy resources will hardly affect Russia — Putin

The president stressed that thousands of sanctions have already been introduced against Russia

Russian President Putin rounds up his visit to Belarus

The Russian leader took part in the Eurasian Economic Forum and the summit of the Eurasian Economic Union, and held separate bilateral meetings

Iran wants to hold talks with US on nuclear program, Trump claims

The US leader added that some fake news on the matter had emerged earlier

Ukraine waging war on civilians — top Russian general

On Thursday, Chinese journalist Lu Yuguang, who came to the Kursk Region to report on the situation there, was injured as a Ukrainian drone hit the village of Korenevo in the border Russian region

US, Israel must be held internationally accountable for aggression against Iran — MFA

Abbas Araghchi's remarks were released by his press service

Spain considers defense spending at 2.1% of GDP sufficient — Economy Minister

Carlos Cuerpo emphasized that Spain will remain a "responsible NATO ally"

Trade deal discussions with Canada terminated, Trump says

The US President stressed that his decisions was prompted by Ottawa’s intention to introduce a digital services tax on US technology companies

Ukraine’s national debt up $1 bln in one month

In early June, Ukraine faced a technical default on some of its obligations, namely state derivatives, after failing to pay the necessary amount of money to their holders

DR Congo, Rwanda sign peace agreement

The signing ceremony was held in Washington

Israeli attack kills Iranian nuclear scientist — media

According to the news report, Soleiman Soleimani was a graduate of Iran's University of Science and Technology

Kremlin aide ready to talk to NATO head about history of Malorossiya, Zaporozhye army

Vladimir Medinsky also said that he was ready to send the NATO secretary general a textbook on the Russian history for the 6th grade, but he did not see the point

Israeli-Iranian conflict can be considered 'a thing of the past' — Putin

The Russian leader said the situation in the Middle East is stabilizing

EAEU economy growth rate above global average — Putin

The head of state underlined that such a result is achieved in particular owing to the concerted efforts of five member-countries of the EAEU

Eight OPEC+ countries may discuss further oil production growth — Novak

As the Russian Deputy Prime Minister noted, the agenda for the discussion to be held will be traditional for such meetings

Press review: NATO tiptoes around Trump and Serbia digs into ammunition scandal

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, June 27th

	
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