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Russia denounces US backed attacks on Iran
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov strongly criticized recent Israeli and American military attacks on Iran during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro,...
Russian Drone Strikes Hit Kharkiv, Odesa
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine reported on Monday that a series of Russian drone strikes targeted the urban centers of Kharkiv and Odesa, resulting in at least one fatality and injuring 62 individuals. According to Kharkiv’s Governor Oleh Synyehubov,...
Russia Emphasizes BRICS Is Not Against Any Nation
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia reaffirmed on Monday that collaboration within the BRICS alliance “never has and never will be" aimed at any external countries. This declaration came as U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning about possible new tariffs on...
Russia Says BRICS Group “Never Will Be” Against Other Nations
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Russia emphasized that collaboration within the BRICS group “never has and never will be" targeted at other nations, as US President Donald Trump threatened to enforce extra tariffs on countries siding with the economic...
Russian Foreign Minister Demands BRICS-Led Economic Reform
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Sunday emphasized that the BRICS alliance is pushing to reshape the global financial system into one that is more equitable and resilient. Speaking at the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,...
China Increases Intake of Russian Metals
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China has sharply increased its intake of Russian metals, reinforcing economic ties with Moscow as Russia reorients trade toward Asia in response to mounting Western sanctions, media reported Monday, citing customs data. In an ongoing...
Russia, India want to expand collaboration in creating war-vessels
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow and New Delhi are aiming to deepen their cooperation in naval shipbuilding, according to Andrey Puchkov, CEO of Russia’s largest shipbuilding company. Speaking at the handover ceremony of the frigate Tamal to the Indian Navy,...
Russia gives new stealth frigate to Indian Navy
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has handed over a new Krivak-class stealth frigate, named Tamal, to the Indian Navy, marking another step in the strengthening defense partnership between the two nations. The multi-role warship was commissioned in the Russian...
Russia Reports Shooting Down 402 Ukrainian Drones in 24 Hours
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry reported on Monday that its air defense systems successfully neutralized 402 Ukrainian drones and seven precision-guided aerial bombs within the last 24 hours. According to the ministry, 91 of these drones...
Russian metals purchases increase by China
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China has significantly increased its imports of Russian metals as Moscow shifts its trade focus toward Asia in response to Western sanctions, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing customs data. Amid efforts by the US and its allies to...
Russian defense minister acknowledges India as ‘exceptionally important’ partner
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has emphasized the strong and strategic nature of Russia’s partnership with India, particularly in defense and military-technical collaboration. Speaking during a meeting with Indian Defense...
Russia secures ammunition production race over NATO
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has raised concerns over Russia’s rapidly expanding military production, warning that Moscow is significantly outpacing the alliance in ammunition output. In an interview with The New York Times on...
Russian Gas Exports to EU See Sharp Decline in June
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian natural gas exports to the European Union saw a sharp 18.3% drop in June compared to May, according to figures compiled by media. The decline is largely attributed to maintenance on key gas-pumping systems. With Ukraine halting...
Moscow explains why Zelensky wishes to meet with Putin
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is pushing for a personal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an attempt to maintain his political legitimacy and resist Western pressure to step down, Russian Foreign Ministry...
Russian pipeline gas shipments to EU decrease
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian natural gas exports to the European Union fell significantly by 18.3% in June compared to the previous month, Reuters reported, attributing the drop to maintenance work on gas infrastructure. After Ukraine halted gas transit...
Russia’s biggest bank provides pessimistic 2026 anticipation
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Sber, Russia’s largest bank, has issued a bleak outlook for 2026, with CEO German Gref cautioning shareholders about continued economic challenges. He attributed the forecast to persistently high interest rates, which have significantly...
Russian FM says BRICS group needs to have more stable architecture
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the BRICS group is working to establish “a more stable global economic architecture,” emphasizing the need for a shift away from current systems rooted in inequality and neocolonial...
India, Russia talk about supply of S-400s
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India and Russia have held talks regarding the continued supply of Russian-made S-400 air defense systems, according to a statement from the Indian Defense Ministry on Friday. The discussions occurred during a meeting between Indian...
NATO Chief Warns of Russian Military Surge
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) In an interview, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte raised concerns about Russia's rapidly increasing military production, cautioning that it is outpacing that of NATO by a considerable margin. He stressed that Russia is “reconstituting...
Media reports Indian coal shipments from Russia reach two year high
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India’s imports of Russian thermal coal surged to a two-year high in May, reaching 1.3 million tons, according to a report published Friday by Kommersant. The increase was largely driven by attractive pricing and the superior quality of...