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Zakharova criticised the initiative to erect a monument to Ivan Mazepa
Maria Zakharova, the official spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s initiative to erect a monument to Hetman Ivan Mazepa on Taras Shevchenko Avenue in Kyiv.
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Iran has threatened to halt talks with the US over the military strikes
Tensions between Iran and the US have flared up again following an exchange of strikes. Iran has warned that it may halt negotiations entirely if Washington continues its military attacks.
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The US is changing the TPS rules: migrants have been given a choice
The administration of US President Donald Trump has offered migrants with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) the option of applying for permanent immigration status or voluntarily returning to their home countries. This...
Greenland in the investors’ sights following Trump’s comments
Following US President Donald Trump’s statements regarding his intention to gain control of Greenland, interest in the island from international investors has surged. Delegations from the US,...
Earthquake in Venezuela: death toll nears 1,500
Venezuela is experiencing one of the most devastating natural disasters in the country’s history. Following two powerful earthquakes on 25 June, the death toll has risen to nearly 1,500...
Putin has set out a new objective for the war: the Kremlin is no longer hiding its plans
Vladimir Putin has once again declared the "complete liberation of Donbas and Novorossiya" to be the main objective of the Russian army. This statement is evidence of the Kremlin’s continuing imperial ambitions.
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Putin has acknowledged fuel problems in Crimea, but insists that the shortage is not critical
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that there were fuel supply problems in Crimea, but gave assurances that the shortage was not critical. He noted that the Russian authorities plan to...
Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia: 14 dead
A Saudi Aramco helicopter has crashed in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 people on board. The incident took place near the town of Ras Tanura.
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Sabotage at the «Shahed» factory: drones may explode on launch
The underground organisation «Black Spark» has announced that it has carried out a sabotage operation at a factory in the «Alabuga» Special Economic Zone, where Russian drones are manufactured. According to their statements, the drones...
There is talk in Russia of a new wave of mobilisation: military recruitment offices are already making preparations
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, military registration and enlistment offices have begun openly warning the population of a possible new mobilisation. The Kremlin is considering a scenario involving the launch of mobilisation measures following the State Duma elections.
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The US ambassador’s superyacht sparked a wave of protests in Venice
In Venice, activists are organising a protest against the visit of US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta, who is due to arrive on a superyacht worth $450 million. The protest is scheduled for 17 July at...
The attack on the Sloviansk oil refinery: implications for Russia’s fuel infrastructure
On Saturday night, the Slavyansk oil refinery in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation came under attack, resulting in a plume of smoke stretching over 100 km. The fire engulfed...
Iran attacked Bahrain with drones following overnight US strikes
Bahrain has reported an attack by Iranian drones following overnight US strikes on Iranian territory. According to the authorities, no casualties or damage have been reported.
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A new air defence base has been set up in Moscow, 10 km from the Kremlin
A new Russian air defence position has been identified in Moscow on Vorobyovy Gory, less than 10 km from the Kremlin. Launchers have been spotted at the site...
A Ukrainian man has been arrested in Poland for making threats against President Karol Nawrocki
In the town of Zielona Góra, the Polish police have arrested a 36-year-old Ukrainian man who posted a recording of a conversation containing threats against the Polish President, Karol Nawrocki. The man will face charges...
Russia is threatening Finland over its cooperation with the US
New threats against Finland have been made in the Russian State Duma. MP Alexei Zhuravlev stated that Russia is capable of «wiping out half of Finland» because of its cooperation with...
