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Middle East conflict

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

US President thinks ceasefire can be reached within a week

WASHINGTON, June 28. /TASS/. The US administration hopes to get a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip within the next week, President Donald Trump said as he answered reporters’ questions in the White House.

"We think within the next week we're going to get a cease fire [in Gaza]," he said.

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UK, France to order more Storm Shadow missiles, plan next-generation replacements

According to The Times, when the UK handed over Storm Shadow missiles to Kiev in May 2023, the kingdom's military experts were secretly sent to Ukraine to equip aircraft and train Ukrainian forces to use the missiles

Pakistan plans to launch direct rail service with Russia — prime minister's aide

Haroon Akhtar Khan said railway link is going to become a reality and that it will be linked with Kazakhstan, Belarus and Russia and to give impetus to all this on a pilot project basis

Over one-third of Americans suspect Trump of involvement in Epstein’s crimes — poll

Trump is mostly accused by the supporters of the Democratic Party and independent voters

Russian troops liberate Tolstoy community in Donetsk region over past day — top brass

The Ukrainian army lost more than 1,280 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

Western-supplied weapons used for killing children — diplomat about attack on Kursk beach

On Tuesday night, acting Kursk Region Governor Alexander Khinshtein said three people died

Gelendzhik Airport ready to arrivals, departures from July 10 — air regulator

The airport was closed in February 2022

Russia sees decisions by European Court of Human Rights as null, void — Kremlin

The ECHR is expected to hand down judgments in four lawsuits filed by the Netherlands and Ukraine on Wednesday, July 9

Russian diplomat lambasts German embassy for posting image of fake Soviet flag

Maria Zakharova recommended Germany to "reconnect with the memory of its past"

Russian forces hit Patriot SAM launcher, missile reload trailer transporter

Russian forces have liberated Pobeda and took more advantageous positions in the Donetsk area

Ukranian Parliament member calls losses in conflict with Russia ‘crazy’

According to Anna Skorokhod, official casualty figures in Ukraine cannot be trusted

Serbian president says Russia warns of preparations for Western-backed coup

"Those who dream of achieving something by force will fail," Aleksandar Vucic said

Ukrainian battlegroup trapped near Zelyonaya Dolina in Donetsk region — military expert

Even though the Ukrainian battlegroup’s positions are located on heights, Russian fighters deprived it of safe evacuation and retreat routes, squeezing the enemy forces from two sides, Andrey Marochko said

US military sending artillery, rocket shells to Ukraine

According to the agency, the officials — whose names were not disclosed — said that 155 mm artillery shells and GMLRS precision munitions are now being provided to Ukraine

Analyst doubts Western countries could guarantee ZNPP safety from Ukrainian attacks

The ZNPP earlier announced that three Ukrainian drones attacked a group of its employees

Republic of the Congo to launch new Marine VI gas project with Lukoil

Congolese Minister of Hydrocarbons Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua also noted that talks with Zarubezhneft on cooperation in the oil and gas sector are ongoing

Press review: BRICS summit kicks off in Rio as Musk declares war on Trump and Democrats

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, July 7th

Slovakia again blocks EU sanctions against Russia — report

According to EU diplomats, a compromise on the sanctions could be reached within the next few days

Kremlin can see US desire to resolve Ukraine conflict

Dmitry Peskov said that the scale of the problem makes it impossible to solve it instantly

Russia hopes Baku eases harsh treatment of detained Russians — human rights ombudswoman

"It is crucial that our citizens have access to lawyers of their choice and receive full consular assistance," Tatiana Moskalkova stated

Russian Finance Ministry sees no need in gold miners nationalization

According to Anton Siluanov, the ministry is further strengthening control over production, strengthening control over export operations

Hungary opposes EU’s plans to provide 100 billion euros to Ukraine in 2028-2034

Balazs Orban, political advisor to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, stated that the document prepared by Brussels meant that the EU would have to go into debt in order to fund the continuation of the war

Medvedev urges focus on special op goals over reacting to Trump’s rhetoric

The Russian senior official referred to Donald Trump’s statements on Ukraine and his conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Five-year-old boy injured in Ukrainian attack on beach in Kursk dies — governor

Alexander Khinshtein expressed his condolences to the child’s family

US may deliver another Patriot missile system to Ukraine — WSJ

If the handover takes place, it will be the first major arms delivery to Ukraine by the current US administration

Russia’s recognition of Emirate of Afghanistan paves way for full-fledged partnership

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasized that Afghanistan possesses a unique geostrategic position and, in the future, could serve as a key link in the implementation of major energy and infrastructure projects

Israel's permanent envoy to UN denies accusations of genocide against Palestinians

The discussion took place during a meeting on a report by independent Israeli experts regarding sexualized violence committed by the Palestinian group Hamas against victims of the October 7, 2023 attacks

Israeli, US threats against Iran push it towards creating nuclear weapons — expert

Adlan Margoyev said the absence of inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency facilitates this task

Trump's duty threats against BRICS nations political arm-twisting — Russian MFA

Maria Zakharova noted that any sharp increase in customs duties carries serious risks for all countries, and could ultimately lead the world to a global recession

Professor Jeffrey Sachs is right: Ukraine risks losing Odessa, says Duma member

According to Alexey Chepa, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, Ukraine is losing ground every day

Western arms supplies to Ukraine only reinforce Russia’s resolve to achieve goals — MFA

According to Maria Zakharova, Western governemts cover up continued arms supplies to Ukraine by saying that they should "help defend Ukrainian independence and autonomy, something that they crushed"

Nvidia becomes first company in history with $4 trillion market capitalization

Microsoft, ranked second globally, has a market capitalization of $3.73 trillion, with shares trading at $502.26

Diplomatic tools to settle Ukrainian conflict exhausted — German Chancellor Merz

"We will continue helping Ukraine, even despite the resistance from the political left and the pro-Russian right forces," Friedrich Merz said

US to impose 50% tariffs on imports from Brazil starting August — Trump

He published on his Truth Social page the text of a message addressed to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, outlining the new tariff level

Lavrov to visit North Korea on July 11-13 — Russian MFA

The goal is to hold the talks as part of the second round of strategic dialogue between the top diplomats

Russian diplomat urges world community to condemn Kiev’s attacks on Kursk, Rylsk

Maria Zakharova expressed sincere condolences to the families and friends of those killed and injured

Foreign states require Kiev to bury mercenaries in Ukraine — security forces

Earlier, sources in the law enforcement agencies told TASS that the British media confirmed information about the liquidation of British mercenary Benjamin Leo Burgess with the call sign Budgie near Andreyevka

Kremlin says reacts calmly to Trump’s harsh rhetoric on Putin — Kremlin

Earlier, the US leader said he was "not happy with Putin" following their phone call on July 3

Belarus resolves issues over creating Oreshnik-armed units — Joint Staff

On July 1, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that the Oreshnik system will be deployed in the republic by the end of the year

Yura Borisov cast in Luca Guadagnino film about OpenAI — Variety

According to the magazine, the film is described as a "comedic drama set in the world of artificial intelligence"

Russian, Kazakh defense ministers hold talks in Moscow

The Russian Defense Ministry said that during the talks, the sides discussed the pertinent issues of interaction in the military sphere

Conference on Syria in Paris to be held at ministerial level — French foreign ministry

According to the French diplomat Christophe Lemoine, neither religious nor ethnic groups will be represented at the meeting

Resumption of US arms supplies to Kiev unlikely to lead to peaceful solution — Russian MFA

Maria Zakharova stressed that the consequences of such steps have yet to be assessed

European commission reserves 100 bln euro for helping Ukraine in EU budget until 2034

The agency said the European Commission explained the move by the need to provide stable financial assistance to Ukraine

Bank of Russia retains dollar exchange rate for July 10 at 78.17 rubles

The official euro exchange rate was lowered by 55 kopecks to 91.4175 rubles

Russian basketball player detained in France, faces extradition to US — media

According to the AFP, Daniil Kasatkin is suspected of being part of a hacker group that carried out ransomware attacks

IAEA chief sees 'law of the jungle' global order forming if European countries get nukes

"In such a case, nuclear deterrence would become ineffective and these weapons would ultimately be used," Rafael Grossi said

Israeli military launches operation to encircle Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza

The army’s press service added that the troops are operating to eliminate the enemy and to dismantle the infrastructure

Territorial integrity principle not applicable to Kiev — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister also stressed that the use of the term "annexation" regarding Crimea, Sevastopol, the people’s republics of Donetsk and Lugansk, as well as the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, is incorrect and unacceptable

Russia to build new vessel to supply weather stations along Northern Sea Route

The vessel will be named the Artur Chilingarov

Greek bulk carrier Eternity C sinks in Red Sea after Houthi attack — Reuters

According to the report, five crew members have been rescued

Trump vows to immediately send Zelensky 10 Patriot missile interceptors — Axios

The Pentagon confirmed the plans of the US administration to supply Ukraine with additional "defensive weapons"

US never meant to abandon Ukraine, will continue to provide support — State Department

On July 2, the New York Times reported that the US will halt the delivery of interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defense system

Russia’s teen sensation Andreeva sent home at Wimbledon by World No. 35 Bencic

The Swiss player will play in the semifinals against Poland’s Iga Swiatek, who earlier in the day defeated another Russian, Lyudmila Samsonova

Press review: Trump vows more arms for Ukraine as Netanyahu discusses Iran war prospects

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, July 9th

Belgorod sapphire plant aims to restore up to 60% of its capacity by 2025

Partial production has already resumed, according to the Energomera Group’s annual report

Russian forces continue advancing, creating buffer zones along way — Kremlin spokesman

When asked to comment on the Ukrainian army’s stated intention to retake positions in Russia’s borderline regions of Kursk and Belgorod, Dmitry Peskov noted that the Kremlin "did not react to that in any way"

Ukraine settlement requires Putin-Trump meeting, Orban says

According to the Hungarian prime minister, he was saying that from the position of an "old fox" that had witnessed a lot of events in world politics and diplomacy

Russia condemns attacks on merchant ships in Red Sea — UN mission

According to Dmitry Polyansky, Russia does not accept any actions that pose threats to the safety of crews, cargoes and the freedom of international navigation

Construction of Congo pipeline with Russian participation may begin in 2026

The pipeline is planned to be built within three years

F1 Red Bull Principal Horner dismissed effective immediately — statement

Under Christian Horner, Red Bull won six Constructors Championships, with its drivers claiming eight Drivers Championship titles

Death toll in Texas floods rises to 109 — governor

At least 161 people are listed as missing, including five children from a summer camp

PSG defeats Real Madrid to secure spot in FIFA finals

Fabian Ruiz (6th, 24th minutes), Ousmane Dembele (9th), and Goncalo Ramos (88th) scored the goals

Putin has appointed Andrey Nikitin as Russian Transport Minister — decree

Nikitin has served as Deputy Transport Minister since February

US to look at Ukraine’s request for another Patriot system — Trump

"They would like it, they’ve asked for it," US president said

Sollers forecasts Russian car market to plunge by 30% in 2025

The current situation in the market is extremely challenging, Deputy CEO of the Russian automaker Zoya Kaika stressed

Russian stock market closes with benchmark indices decline

The MOEX Index slipped below the 2,700-point mark

Israel's UN envoy believes Hamas responsible for deaths of Palestinians

Daniel Meron also highlighted Israel’s current diplomatic efforts, noting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington seeking a path to de-escalation

Kremlin can't say if Trump's threat to ‘bomb Moscow’ is fake or not

Dmitry Peskov said that he is not authorized to comment on statements made by an American politician in the US

Russia-Oman deal to mutually waive visas enters into force on July 18 — MFA

The total visa-free stay in the country should not exceed 90 days during a calendar year

Hamas consents to releasing 10 hostages during Doha talks

The consultations on a number of disputed issues continue

Large-scale war in Europe unlikely, but there may be anti-Russian provocations — expert

According to Turkish political scientist and professor at the Bashkent University in Ankara Hasan Unal, the Baltic states are suitable for provocations

Rotterdam port to become key hub in conflict with Russia

Alexander Stepanov believes the same military potential is in store for the ports of Amsterdam and Hamburg, as well as the biggest seaports of Spain and Italy

Trump slams situation around Ukraine as ‘pretty tough’

Trump also noted that he was "very unhappy" with his July 3 telephone conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin

Gelendzhik Airport to handle up to three flights per day after reopening

The airport’s General Director Ivan Taranchenko noted that airlines have already started reaching out to the airport

Aeroflot launches ticket sales for flights between Moscow and Gelendzhik

The first flight to Gelendzhik is scheduled for July 18

Nuclear powers must maintain dialogue — French defense minister

Sebastien Lecornu stated that "nuclear-armed states have special obligations toward one another"

Houthis claim responsibility for attacking dry bulker Eternity C

According the Houthi spokesman, Yahya Saree, the attack was prompted by the fact that the shipowner restarted operations with the Israeli port of Eilat

Russia bans import of dairy products from two Azerbaijani producers

According to the regulator, it requested information from the competent Azerbaijani agency by July 14 on the origin of raw materials from other producers

Germany plans to buy hundreds of new Leopard 2 tanks for its military — report

"Not a single tank delivered to Ukraine has an active protection system against drones and anti-tank guided missiles," military analyst and former Italian officer Thomas Tyner said

US has used 75% of its missiles for Patriot systems, says newspaper

According to the report, military aid to Ukraine and the escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict when the US was actively repelling Iranian air attacks on Israel and its military base in Qatar, resulted in this "alarming depletion"

Russian MFA says Germany does poor job disguising desire to help with strikes on Russia

According to Maria Zakharova, the German chancellor "does not stop playing the hypocrite" as he tries to justify allegedly inevitable supplies of Taurus missiles to the Kiev regime

New Kalibr-M cruise missile with range of over 4,500 km in development in Russia - source

According to the source, large surface ships will be equipped with it, starting with frigates, as well as nuclear submarines

Press review: BRICS tackles integration challenges as Russia counters NATO expansion

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, July 8th

Court orders arrest of former South Korean president — news agency

Earlier, Yoon Suk Yeol had been charged with organizing an insurrection against the constitutional order

Moscow, Riyadh united by pursuit of technological independence — Russian PM

Mikhail Mishustin noted that Saudi Arabia became a partner country of Innoprom this year

Putin signs law allowing non-Russians to enlist in military

Under the new law, stateless individuals and foreigners will be able to sign contracts and serve in the military until the end of the mobilization period, the termination of martial law or the expiration of wartime

US company no longer searching for investors to fund Kiev — newspaper

According to the news agency, the company initially intended to create a multibillion-dollar fund and announce it at a conference on Ukraine's reconstruction in Rome on July 10-11

Moscow expects to continue dialogue with Washington — Kremlin spokesman

The US president said earlier that he was "very disappointed" with his July 3 phone call with Vladimir Putin

German embassy in Moscow apologizes for posting map with wrong Soviet flag

The embassy replaced the picture

Houthis kidnapped crew members of Eternity C vessel, US Embassy in Yemen says

The statement added, "The Houthis continue to show the world why the United States was right to label them a terrorist organization"

Brussels warns Trump working towards 'regime change' in EU — EUobserver

According to the portal, the new US administration does not consider Europe to be a partner, but as a "political battleground"

Ukraine conflict to end on battlefield, not at negotiating table — expert

Hasan Unal believes that "at some point, the Ukrainian army will become incapable of fighting"

Zelensky asks US Special Envoy Kellogg for weapons including air defense systems

US President Donald Trump said on July 3 that Washington continues to provide military aid to Kiev

Aggressiveness toward Russia does not serve security interests of Baltic states — diplomat

Maria Zakharova drew attention to the fact that the main thesis advanced by the Baltic states is the "terrifying threat allegedly emanating from Russia"

Iran could develop nuclear arms within one year, Netanyahu claims

According to the Israeli prime minister, Tehran had a manufacturing capability of about "300 ballistic missiles a month"

Aeroflot to start flying to Gelendzhik from Moscow since July 18

Flights will be made by narrow-body Airbus A320 airliners

Putin never spoke on phone with Trump when he was not US president — Kremlin

The US president allegedly said that he had threatened to "bomb Moscow" in a conversation with Putin, and to bomb Beijing in a conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Hungary's Orban says ‘time to go’ for EU chief von der Leyen amid corruption scandal

"Tomorrow will be the moment of truth: Brussels’ imperial elite versus patriots with common sense," the Hungarian PM stated

Russians could face prison time for enrolling at Yale after deemed 'undesirable' — lawyer

Diplomas and participation obtained before the designation remain valid, the measure is not retroactive, Sergey Zhorin said

US resumes certain arms shipments to Ukraine — media

According to the report, Ukraine is once again receiving 155 mm shells and GMLRS precision-guided rockets — key munitions that had been in limbo

Ukrainian commander-in-chief acknowledges difficult situation at four frontline sections

According to Alexander Syrsky, Ukraine’s forces are inferior in terms of manpower and weapons in the Severoslobozhansk, Pokrovsk, and Novopavlovsk areas

	
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