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Drones hit an oil terminal near St. Petersburg
In St Petersburg, a drone attack hit a key oil terminal, causing a fire and explosions on the site and in the port area. Russian air defence...
Moldova's deputy prime minister says unification with Romania is possible
Moldova is considering unification with Romania in case of delay or blocking of accession to the European Union after 2028. Deputy Prime Minister Eugenie Osmocescu stressed that the main goal of...
Poland and Germany limit temporary protection for Ukrainian men
The Polish government officially supports the exclusion of Ukrainian men of military age from EU temporary protection programmes. Men aged 18 to 60 are more likely to...
Russian General Staff prepares offensive operations against Ukraine and the Baltic States
The Russian General Staff is developing plans for offensive operations in the autumn from the territory of Belarus, in particular against Kyiv, Chernihiv and the Baltic states. General and State Duma deputy Gurulov said that...
Lebanon initiates partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel
Lebanon has announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, which provides for the cessation of attacks on Beirut and its suburbs. However, the fighting in the south of the country...
Trump says he received no warning about Iran's suspension of talks
US President Donald Trump said he had not been informed of Iran's decision to suspend talks with Washington. Iranian representatives demand an end to Israeli operations in Lebanon...
Russia plans massive strikes on residential and military targets in Kyiv and Lviv
Russia has announced the launch of large-scale strikes on key targets in Ukraine, including Kyiv and Lviv. Residential buildings, important infrastructure and military...
Iran suspends talks with the US amid fighting in Lebanon
Iran has announced the suspension of negotiations with the United States amid fighting in Lebanon. Tehran accused the United States and Israel of violating the truce and said...
Putin tries to revive the economy despite sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin is convening the fifth economic forum in St. Petersburg since the war to seek ways to restore growth amid significant economic challenges. Russian...
A copy of the Ukrainian «Drunken Cherry» was opened in Russia: only the name was changed
A new restaurant, Horse and Cherry, has opened in the centre of Kazan, with a name and style reminiscent of the Ukrainian chain Pianu Vishnya. The restaurant is actively promoted on social media, using...
Ukraine deals record blows to Russian oil refining
In May, Ukraine carried out the largest series of attacks on Russia's oil infrastructure during the full-scale war. Eight of Russia's ten largest oil refineries were hit by...
EU discusses limiting protection for Ukrainian men
The European Union is discussing possible changes to the temporary protection programme for Ukrainians. In particular, they are considering the exclusion of men of military age from new waves of status granting. The relevant...
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reacts sharply to Israeli offensive
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has harshly criticised the Israeli operation after the capture of the Beaufort fortress, which was part of the escalating conflict with Hezbollah. He spoke of the «brutal and...
Elections in Colombia could change the country's relations with the US
In Colombia, the second round of the presidential election will determine the country's political course and international relations. The right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella won a majority of votes in the...
US strikes on Iran: a new round of tension
The US Central Command has announced strikes on Iranian radar and command facilities in response to the downing of an American MQ-1 drone. The strikes took place in the areas of...
Donald Trump sets tough conditions for Iran's nuclear programme
US President Donald Trump has put forward a number of tough demands on Iran, including an official renunciation of the development and purchase of nuclear weapons. He insists on opening the Strait of Hormuz...
