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Trump Criticizes Putin and Hints at New Sanctions on Russia
Mezha
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July 8, 2025
Donald Trump, the leader of the United States, expressed his dissatisfaction with Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, noting that he often talks “a lot of nonsense” regarding the war in Ukraine. During a press conference on July 8, Trump...
Ukraine Requests OPCW Investigation into Russia’s Use of Chemical Weapons
Mezha
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July 8, 2025
As reported by the media Reuters Ukraine has officially appealed to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to initiate an investigation into the possible use of toxic chemicals by Russia on the front lines. This was...
Trump Voices Displeasure with Putin, Promises Moscow a 'Little Surprise'
Pravda.ru
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July 8, 2025
Trump Voices Displeasure with Putin, Promises Moscow a 'Little Surprise' US President Donald Trump has publicly voiced his discontent with Russian President Vladimir Putin and promised to respond with what he called a "little surprise." His...
Senior diplomat sees NATO, EU preparing for military conflict with Russia
TASS
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July 8, 2025
MOSCOW, July 8. /TASS/. NATO and the European Union are making preparations for an armed conflict with Russia, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told reporters. "A very important and meaningful conversation on a very serious issue was...
Von der Leyen blames Russia for no-confidence motion
Detroit Star - Michigan
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The EU chief has labeled her critics conspiracy theorists European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has dismissed efforts by members of the European Parliament to oust her, branding her critics "conspiracy theorists" and accusing them of...
Google wins free speech case over massive Russian fines and takedown orders
Editor and Publisher
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Eunseo Hong | Courthouse News Service AMSTERDAM (CN) — Europe’s top human rights court ruled Tuesday that Russia violated Google’s rights to freedom of expression and a fair trial. The judgment centers on a series of heavy fines and coercive court...
TRAITORS OF THE USA: Communist Barack Obama and his cohorts, Brennan, Clapper and Comey, could serve prison time for Russia Collusion HOAX
Natural News
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August 7, 2025
TRAITORS OF THE USA: Communist Barack Obama and his cohorts, Brennan, Clapper and Comey, could serve prison time for Russia Collusion HOAX The hoax of the century was all written, planned, carried out and perpetuated for 4 long years by the...
Biden administration prioritised arming Ukraine over containing Russia – former US national security advisor
Ukrainska Pravda
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Jake Sullivan. Photo: Getty Images Jake Sullivan, former national security advisor under Joe Biden, has denied that the administration focused on preventing escalation by Russia or Ukraine, insisting its main priority was to supply Ukraine with...
BREAKING: Russian Flags Waving In Kamenskoe After Week-Long Assault
SouthFront
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July 8, 2025
Support SouthFront Illustrative Image According to preliminary reports from the front, Russian troops have secured a decisive victory in the battle for Kamenskoe, with soldiers from the 247th Rostov Battalion raising the Russian flag in the center...
Trump reveals 'truth' about Putin relationship as he admits Russia 'throws b******* at us'
Daily Star
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July 8, 2025
Donald Trump has slammed his former ally Russian President Vladimir Putin in an x-rated rant on live television. Despite most of the world assuming that the pair were very close, it now seems that there are cracks in the formerly solid...
Trump and Putin's relationship sours as US President admits 'disappointment' with Russian leader
Irish Star
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July 8, 2025
Donald Trump has expressed his disillusionment with Vladimir Putin, detailing his reaction after a key phone call with the Russian leader. Mr. Trump, at 79 years old, engaged in two significant conversations last week—one with Russian President...
Another official from the Russian Ministry of Transport has suddenly died at the institution’s headquarters
IPN
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July 8, 2025
0 The Russian press announces the sudden death of another official from the Russian Ministry of Transport – Andrei Korneiciuk – right in the ministry’s headquarters. The death comes shortly after his former boss, Roman Starovoit, was found shot in...
The fight for a letter: how Ukraine is removing Russia’s imperial legacy
New Eastern Europe
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July 8, 2025
For decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union, remnants of the Soviet and Russian imperial legacy, such as symbols, street names and the names of cities and villages, remained visible in Ukraine’s public spaces. Russia’s 2014 invasion,...
Royal Navy warships shadow five Russian vessels in UK waters
Plymouth Herald
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July 8, 2025
Royal Navy warships and helicopters have shadowed five Russian vessels in UK waters in one week. Plymouth-based frigate HMS Iron Duke, Portsmouth-based patrol ship HMS Tyne and Wildcat aircraft from 815 Naval Air Squadron were dispatched on three...
Bomb squad: Tanker saboteurs spread fear and panic as seven ships crippled in attack on Russian exports
Tradewinds
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July 8, 2025
Ukrainian agents suspected to be behind seven attacks in seven months on ships that called into Russia As Ukraine’s war with Russia shifts to unconventional tactics, limpet mines placed by divers or submersibles have targeted vessels near ports,...
Popov, Former Deputy Head Of The Russian Defense Ministry, Has Been Added To The Charges
Charter 97
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2 He has been in custody since the end of August 2024. Former deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry Pavel Popov is facing new charges, "Kommersant" reports. In addition to fraud (part 4 of article 159 of the Criminal Code), he is charged...
No progress in Russia-France diplomatic ties after Putin-Macron call — senior diplomat
TASS
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July 8, 2025
MOSCOW, July 8. /TASS/. Diplomatic ties between Russia and France have shown no signs of improvement following the phone conversation between President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister...
Uzbek, Russian leaders hold phone conversation on expanding trade, economic cooperation
Xinhua News Agency
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TASHKENT, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation on expanding trade and economic cooperation, the press service of the Uzbek president said in a statement on...
One killed, 18 injured in Russian shelling in Kherson region today
Ukrinform
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In the Kherson region, Russian shelling throughout the day has left one person dead and 18 others injured. A pre-trial investigation has been launched into the incidents as potential war crimes. According to Ukrinform, the Kherson Regional...
Vodka Production Collapsed In Russia
Charter 97
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10 It's all to blame for the price hike. In January-June, Russian companies reduced the output of alcoholic beverages excluding beer, cider, poiret and mead, according to data from Rosalkogoltabakkontrol. Total volume fell 16.1% to 79.3 million...