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Vladimir Putin hit by 'emergency' in major Russian military blow
Irish Star
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September 4, 2025
Will Stewart Russia Correspondent, John O'sullivan Audience editor and John O'Sullivan 04:18 ET, 04 Sep 2025 Vladimir Putin has reportedly encountered an unforeseen "crisis" following the simultaneous breakdown of three Tu-160 nuclear-capable...
Could China’s hi-tech military display help it surpass Russia in arms sales?
South China Morning Post
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September 4, 2025
China’s display of advanced military technology at its Victory Day parade could help it overtake Russia in global arms sales, but geopolitical factors might keep it from entering markets with ties to the US, according to analysts. During the...
‘Light at end of tunnel’: Putin offers peace talks with Zelensky in Moscow
Irish Star
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September 4, 2025
Vladimir Putin has expressed his readiness to host Volodymyr Zelensky in Moscow for peace discussions, hinting at a glimmer of hope by saying "there is a certain light at the end of the tunnel." Speaking at a press conference in Beijing on...
Russia's economy fell into "technical stagnation" in the second quarter of 2025
BGNES
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September 4, 2025
Russia's economy slowed sharply in April-June 2025 and is in a state of "technical stagnation," according to German Gref, head of Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, as reported by The Kiev Independent. "The slowdown continues, as we can see from the...
Russian Man Found in Pool of Blood at Burning Man Festival in Nevada
Pravda.ru
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September 4, 2025
A tragic incident unfolded at the Burning Man festival in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, where 37-year-old Russian citizen Vadim Kruglov was found dead on August 30. Authorities in Pershing County confirmed his identity through fingerprint analysis...
Russian Economy Slipped Into ‘Technical Stagnation,’ Sberbank CEO Warns
The Moscow Times
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September 4, 2025
Russia’s economy slipped into “technical stagnation” in the second quarter of this year, according to Sberbank CEO German Gref, who on Thursday repeated his past warnings that the Russian Central Bank’s tight monetary policy risked tipping the...
EU sanctions quietly extend to Azerbaijani refinery for processing Russian petrol
Open Caucasus Media
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September 4, 2025
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Russia Takes Control of Novoselovka Settlement, Complete Liberation of Donetsk Region
Sputnik News
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September 4, 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250904/russia-takes-control-of-novoselovka-settlement-complete-liberation-of-donetsk-region-1122724208.html Russia Takes Control of Novoselovka Settlement, Complete Liberation of Donetsk Region Russia Takes Control of...
Russia issues warning as European leaders, Zelenskyy meet in Paris before Trump call
ABC News - New York
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September 4, 2025
LONDON -- Russia's Foreign Ministry again warned that Moscow will not accept the presence of any Western troops in Ukraine as part of a future peace deal, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepared to meet a group of top European leaders...
Overchuk: Russia cautiously optimistic about initialed agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia
Arminfo
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September 4, 2025
АрмИнфо. Россия с осторожным оптимизмом смотрит на парафированное соглашение между Азербайджаном и Армении, это вклад в укрепление мира в регионе. Об этом заявил вице-премьер РФ Алексей Оверчук на сессии Восточного экономического форума во...
Russian economy enters "technical stagnation", CEO of Russia's largest bank says
Ukrainska Pravda
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Roubles. Stock photo: Getty Images The Russian economy slipped into a stage of "technical stagnation" in the second quarter of this year, and a significant reduction of the key interest rate is needed for recovery. Source: German Gref, CEO of...
Russians attack Zaporizhzhia Oblast, injuring seven people and causing damage – photos
Ukrainska Pravda
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PHOTO: ZAPORIZHZHIA OBLAST MILITARY ADMINISTRATION ON TELEGRAM Seven people were injured in Russian strikes on the cities of Zaporizhzhia and Orikhiv as well as the village of Bilenke on the morning of 4 September. Source: Ivan Fedorov, Head of...
Russian President Vladimir Putin Signals Willingness To Host Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy In Moscow Amid Ongoing Conflict
Free Press Journal
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September 4, 2025
Beijing: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (local time) expressed his openness to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, suggesting that such a meeting could take place in Moscow, provided that the meeting is well-prepared and...
Russian influencer sparks debate with ₹1.2 lakh rent claim for 1BHK in Gurugram
Mint
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September 4, 2025
A Russian influencer has set off a heated conversation online after revealing her hefty monthly expenses while living in Gurugram (formerly Gurgaon). Viktoriia Kovan, who frequently shares snippets of her life in India, claimed in a viral...
Russia attacks 11 settlements in Kharkiv Oblast, killing 1, injuring 6
Gwara Media
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September 4, 2025
UKRAINE, KHARKIV OBLAST, Sep. 4 — Russian forces attacked 11 settlements in Kharkiv Oblast over the past day, reported Oleh Syneihubov, the region’s governor. Syneihubov said that Russia launched 12 Shahed, two Molniya, and four FPV drones at the...
'We discuseed about...': Russian President Putin reveals his conversation with PM Modi during their shared car ride in China
India.com
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September 4, 2025
Home News ‘We discuseed about…’: Russian President Putin reveals his conversation with PM Modi during their shared car ride in China Russian President Putin has revealed the conversation he had with PM Modi in their shared car trip in China. PM...
US Prez to speak with Zelensky Thursday as momentum to end Russia’s war in Ukraine stalls
Goa Chronicle
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September 4, 2025
Washington: US President Donald Trump said that he’ll soon speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as momentum toward ending Russia’s war in Ukraine has largely stalled and left the White House frustrated. “I’m having a conversation with...
Putin embarrasses Trump as Russia-China gas pipeline deal sidelines US
The Mirror US
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September 4, 2025
China and Russia have struck a massive new agreement to construct an enormous gas pipeline as their partnership grows stronger, in a huge snub to the US and Donald Trump. The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline will transport an additional 50 billion...
Putin Says He’ll Meet Zelensky But Only In Moscow
Political Wire
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September 4, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is willing to meet with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Moscow, CNN reports. Said Putin: “Donald asked me if it was possible to hold such a meeting. I said yes, it is possible. In the end,...
Why Donald Trump believes Russia-Ukraine ceasefire will happen soon, know here
DNA India
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September 4, 2025
US President Donald Trump said that he would strongly pursue a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. rump also said that he believes in diplomatic negotiations even when the situation of war is like that of Russia and Ukraine or other...