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Bank of Russia reiterates climate risks are systemic for Russian economy, financial sector
TASS
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July 4, 2025
ST. PETERSBURG, July 4. /TASS/. Physical and transition risks arising from climate change constitute systemic risks for the Russian economy and financial sector. Without proactive measures from the largest borrowers, one-third of companies could...
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk Oblast with drones and artillery: casualties and destruction recorded
Ukrainska Pravda
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Shahed drones. Stock photo: Getty Images Russian forces conducted a series of strikes on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on the night of 4-5 July, using kamikaze drones and artillery. Four people have been injured and civilian infrastructure damaged in the...
German party leader urges to resume gas supplies from Russia, repair Nord Stream
TASS
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July 5, 2025
BERLIN, July 5. /TASS/. The German authorities should resume Russian gas supplies and repair the Nord Stream pipeline, co-chair of the Alternative for Germany party Tino Chrupalla told reporters at a press conference. "This failed energy reform...
President Tinubu to address BRICS Summit on Nigeria’s economic reforms and investment drive
Nairametrics
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July 5, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Brazil to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit of Heads of State and Government, where he is expected to deliver a keynote address on Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms and its strategic repositioning for...
Member state blocks EUs new Russia sanctions
Sacramento Sun - California
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Slovakia wants clear guarantees from Brussels regarding its planned phase-out of Russian energy Slovakia has blocked the EU's 18th round of sanctions targeting Russia for the second time due to concerns about the planned phase-out of Russian...
Russian MFA strongly condemns US move to harden sanctions against Cuba
TASS
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July 5, 2025
MOSCOW, July 5. /TASS/. Russia strongly condemns the US move to harden sanctions against Cuba and believes they are absolutely unacceptable, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a statement. "We reiterate our position: Any...
German business leaders are worried about effects of drafting on econemy
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) German business leaders are raising alarms over the potential reintroduction of mandatory military service, warning it could worsen labor shortages and harm an already fragile economy, according to a report published Friday by the...
Opec+ affirms healthy economic outlook as it increases oil output in August despite global uncertainty
The Arabian Stories
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July 5, 2025
Muscat: The Opec+ alliance — led by Saudi Arabia and Russia — agreed to boost oil production by 548,000 barrels per day for August 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive monthly increase, but significantly exceeds the earlier monthly hikes of...
Trump`s Gazprombank gesture possibly to alter US-Russia ties
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto recently announced that U.S. President Donald Trump has lifted sanctions on Russia that had previously hindered the construction of Hungary’s Paks-2 nuclear power plant. The project, which relies...
UN Human Rights office is concerned about detention of Russian journalists
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN Human Rights office (OHCHR) voiced concern on Friday regarding press freedom in Azerbaijan following the detention of several Russian journalists. Moscow has condemned the arrests as “unlawful.” On Monday, Azerbaijani police raided...
Moldova hosts first EU summit as leaders tackle Russia’s int...
Modern Ghana
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Moldova is hosting its first EU summit in Chisinau on Friday, marking a key moment in the country's push to join the European Union. Russian disinformation, energy security and trade ties are expected to top the agenda. European Council president...
Russia launches largest missile, drone barrage on Kyiv since war in Ukraine began
The Economic Times
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July 4, 2025
Waves of drones and missiles targeted Kyiv overnight in the largest aerial assault since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago, officials said Friday, amid a renewed Russian push to capture more of its neighbour's land....
Russia seizes and nationalizes largest gold mining company from billionaire estimated to be worth $1.9B
AS
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July 4, 2025
As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, the state-run news agency, TASS, reported earlier this week that the Kremlin is considering nationalizing one of the country’s largest gold mining companies. The Russian government is reportedly targeting many...
Slovakia again blocks 18th package of sanctions against Russia
Interfax Ukraine
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July 5, 2025
The Slovak Republic has blocked the adoption of the 18th package of sanctions against Russia at the level of the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the EU Member States (Coreper) for the second time, TASR reports. As noted by the...
Erdoğan calls for Gaza ceasefire, urges calm in Russia-Azerbaijan tensions
Hurriyet Daily News
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ANKARA President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, addressing reporters after his Azerbaijan visit, reaffirmed Türkiye’s peace-focused foreign policy, tackling the Gaza crisis, F-35 deliveries, and urging Russia and Azerbaijan to exercise restraint amid...
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...
British Intelligence: Elimination Of Generals Destroys The Command Of The Russian Armed Forces
Charter 97
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Moscow has already lost at least 16 generals, the latest being Mikhail Gudkov, deputy commander of the Navy. Britain's Defense Intelligence Community believes that the elimination of Russian generals could have a negative impact on the chain of...
Ukraine calls up reservists amid rising tensions with Russia
Samoa Observer
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KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's president announced a partial call-up of reservists for training amid tensions with Russia, saying Monday that the country needs to beef up its defenses to counter the threat of a Russian invasion. The Kremlin...
Ukraine says it struck Russian airbase following huge drone strike
The Independent
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July 5, 2025
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What really fuels Putin’s war: Not oil or weapons, but Russia’s grip on global nuclear business
Firstpost
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July 5, 2025
While the world has been focusing on the Iranian nuclear programme, another country has been flourishing in nuclear technology and the production of enriched uranium. While the matters are still under control and the enriched uranium is far less...