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Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan demands apology from pro-government MPs
Arminfo
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ArmInfo. The head of the Tashir State Corporation Samvel Karapetyan filed a lawsuit against the deputies of the ruling Civil Contract faction Arsen Torosyan and Hayk Konjoryan for offensive statements and slander. Information about this is posted...
Armenia`s ex-premier raises voice in defense of Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan
Arminfo
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ArmInfo. Former Prime Minister of Armenia and former CEO of ArmRosgazprom CJSC Karen Karapetyan spoke in defense of the arrested president of Tashir Group of Companies Samvel Karapetyan. "Samvel Karapetyan is my friend and relative, so I do not...
Russia becomes first country to formally recognise Taliban's latest rule in Afghanistan
The Hindu Business Line
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July 4, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin | Photo Credit: Sergey Bobylev Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognise the Taliban's government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021, after Moscow removed the group from its list...
Russia unleashes drone attack on Ukraine after Trump-Putin call
The Hindu Business Line
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July 4, 2025
Birds fly over a residential building as smoke rises from the city after a Russian drone and missile strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 4, 2025. | Photo Credit: ALINA SMUTKO Russia unleashed a massive drone attack on...
Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic
The Parliament Magazine
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July 3, 2025
Arctic geopolitics is on thin ice. As global temperatures rise and ice melts, Russia is seeking both economic growth and military power projection in the Arctic region, turning the climate crisis to its advantage. EU data from January found the...
Russia First to Recognise Taliban Rule in Afghanistan
Switch TV
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July 4, 2025
MOSCOW — In a move that could shake up international diplomacy, Russia has officially recognised the Taliban-led government of Afghanistan becoming the first country to do so since the group seized power in 2021. The Russian Foreign Ministry...
Russian Malware Campaign Adds Downward Pressure to Internet Computer's ICP Token
CoinDesk
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Internet Computer Protocol is trading at $4.8373, down 5.18% in the past 24 hours, while the broader crypto market as gauged by the CoinDesk 20 Index dropped only half as much. ICP faced renewed selling pressure as geopolitical risks and...
Russia's pivot eastward brings shared gains for China and Russia
CGTN
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Editor's note: The article was written by He Jingyi, a CGTN business reporter. It reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN. Three centuries ago, Peter the Great founded St. Petersburg as Russia's "window to the West."...
Businessman Karapetyan Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Armenian Pro-Gov’t Deputies
Sputnik News
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July 4, 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250704/businessman-karapetyan-files-defamation-lawsuit-against-armenian-pro-govt-deputies-1122394755.html Businessman Karapetyan Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Armenian Pro-Gov’t Deputies Businessman Karapetyan Files...
Russia becomes first to recognize Taliban gov. since 2021 takeover
Al Mayadeen
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July 4, 2025
By formally recognizing the Taliban government, Russia positions itself as a pragmatic regional player, aiming to expand trade, security, and diplomatic ties with Afghanistan. Russia has become the first country to formally recognize the...
Russia hits Ukraine with large number of drone strikes
RTE Ireland
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July 4, 2025
Russia hit Kyiv with the largest drone attack of the war, injuring at least 23 people and damaging buildings across the capital, according to officials. Air raid sirens, the sound of kamikaze drones and booming detonations reverberated from early...
Russia hits Ukraine with largest drone attack of the war after Putin-Trump call
SBS
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Russia has pummelled Kyiv with the largest drone attack of the war, injuring at least 23 people and damaging buildings across the capital only hours after US President Donald Trump spoke with Russia's Vladimir Putin. Air raid sirens, the whine of...
Russia officially recognises the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
5Pillars
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July 4, 2025
Russia has officially recognised the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Thursday, raising hopes amid efforts by Kabul to rebuild the war torn country after decades of bloody Western occupation. Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry also confirmed the...
Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack, hours after Trump-Putin call
The Kathmandu Post
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Russia pummelled Kyiv with the largest drone attack of the war, injuring at least 23 people and damaging buildings across the capital hours after US President Donald Trump spoke to Russia’s Vladimir Putin, officials said on Friday. Air raid...
Russia officially recognizes the Taliban regime
Baltic News Network
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July 4, 2025
Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban regime, which the Afghan Foreign Minister called a courageous decision, BBC reports. Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Russian Ambassador Dmitry Zhirnov in...
Russian Car Market Expected to Contract by 24% This Year
The Moscow Times
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July 4, 2025
The Russian car market is expected to contract significantly this year, reflecting a sharp decline in consumer demand and the broader impact of a slumping economy. In a press release on Thursday, the Association of European Businesses revised its...
Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government
The National News
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Afghanistan's Taliban government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling it a “brave decision”. However, Afghan women activists condemned the decision, saying that recognising the Taliban...
Russia launches record number of drones at Ukraine after Trump-Putin phone call
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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July 4, 2025
Waves of drone and missile attacks targeted Kyiv overnight into Friday in the largest aerial assault since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago, officials said, amid a renewed Russian push to capture more of its neighbor's...
Russias neighbours will always fear it and thats normal
California Telegraph
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Azerbaijans worries reflect Russias natural role in the region Azerbaijan has switched to "restless neighbour" mode once again, reminding us of an enduring reality: countries living within Russia's sphere of influence will always fear Russia. Our...
Russia pounds Kyiv with biggest aerial attacks yet despite Trump-Putin call
CBS News
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Waves of drone and missile attacks targeted Kyiv overnight into Friday in the largest aerial assault since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago, officials said, amid a renewed Russian push to capture more of its neighbor's...