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Russia launches record drones into Ukraine, including Kyiv
United Press International (UPI)
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July 4 (UPI) -- One person died and 26 were injured in record Russian airstrikes throughout Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Friday, one day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was "disappointed" that Russian President Vladimir Putin wasn't ready...
Russia pounds Kyiv hours after Trump-Putin call
USA Today - Virginia
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KYIV, July 4 (Reuters) - Russia pummelled Kyiv with the largest drone attack of the war, killing one person, injuring at least 23 and damaging buildings across the capital hours after President Donald Trump spoke to Russia's Vladimir Putin,...
Russia becomes 1st country to recognise Taliban govt
The Daily Messenger
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Afghanistan's government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling it a "brave decision". The Taliban swept back to power in 2021 after ousting the foreign-backed government and have...
Bank of Italy selects 4 systemic risk countries for lenders, including Russia
WHTC - Michigan
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July 4, 2025
MILAN (Reuters) -The Bank of Italy said on Friday it had selected the United States, Great Britain, Switzerland and Russia as countries outside the European Union that its banks have significant exposure to, under rules designed to govern systemic...
Russia hits Kyiv with largest barrage yet as Russian general dies in HIMARS strike
Forces Network
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Ukraine hit with largest single air attack since the start of the full-scale invasion Russia launched 539 drones and 11 missiles at Ukraine overnight, in what Ukrainian officials say was the largest single air attack on Kyiv since the start of the...
Russia Sets Record As First Country to Formally Recognise Taliban Government in Afghanistan
The Will
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July 4, 2025
July 04, (THEWILL) — Russia has become the first country to formally recognise the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, marking a major diplomatic milestone nearly four years after the group seized power. The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed...
Russia economy panic at catastrophic understaffing and 'mass bankruptcies'
Daily Express
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July 4, 2025
An acute labour shortage is gripping various sectors of the Russian economy, as Moscow continues to channel its efforts toward the war in Ukraine. The Centre for Countering Disinformation (CDD) under the National Security and Defence Council of...
Russia launches largest missile, drone attack on Kyiv since start of Ukraine war
Mid Day Mumbai
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July 4, 2025
The barrage injured at least 23 people and inflicted severe damage across multiple districts of the capital in a seven-hour onslaught. Blasts lit up the night sky and echoed across the city as air raid sirens wailed Waves of drone and missile...
Russia hits Kyiv with largest drone and missile barrage as Russian general dies in HIMARS strike
Forces Network
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Russia launched 539 drones and 11 missiles at Ukraine overnight, in what Ukrainian officials say was the largest single air attack on Kyiv since the start of the full-scale invasion. The strikes injured at least 23 people, including 14 who were...
Russia says it will continue assisting Afghanistan
Mehr News Agency
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July 4, 2025
"We will continue to provide assistance to Kabul in strengthening regional security and combating terrorist and drug crime threats. Deepening ties in education, sports, culture, and the humanitarian sector is valuable for fostering the friendship...
Trade Deals in the Spotlight as Tariff Deadline Looms
Oil Price
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July 4, 2025
Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict Washington is shifting from enforcement to diplomacy where it concerns China’s purchases of Iranian oil. Trump has decided to tolerate record Chinese imports of Iranian crude (now above 1.8?million?bpd) while using...
Russia’s Lavrov appeals for de-escalation: No repeat of Iran-Israel conflict
Shafaq News
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July 4, 2025
2025-07-04T11:41:54+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News - Moscow On Friday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called for preventing any future escalation between Iran and Israel, emphasizing the need for restraint and continued...
Russia Hammers Kyiv In Largest Missile And Drone Barrage Since Ukraine War Began
HuffPost
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July 4, 2025
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — 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...
Russian labour market crunch shows signs of easing as firms scale back hiring and wage growth
BNE Intellinews
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Russia’s chronic labour crisis is showing signs of beginning to ease, as new data show a slowdown in wage growth and hiring, particularly in the civilian and construction sectors, Kommersant reported this week. According to a survey by the...
Russia is paying schoolgirls to have babies. Why is pronatalism on the rise around the world?
The Conversation
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July 4, 2025
In some parts of Russia, schoolgirls who become pregnant are being paid more than 100,000 roubles (nearly £900) for giving birth and raising their babies. This new measure, introduced in the past few months across ten regions, is part of Russia’s...
Russia expresses cautious optimism over end of Israel-Iran war
Yeni Safak
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed relief and cautious optimism on Friday that the 12-day war between Iran and Israel has ended, while emphasizing that Moscow's concerns must be addressed in order to resolve the ongoing Ukrainian...
Russia officially recognizes Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, eyes economic cooperation.
Kun.uz
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July 4, 2025
Moscow sees great potential for cooperation with Kabul in trade and economic sectors, particularly in energy, transport, agriculture, and infrastructure projects. Russia has officially recognized the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. This was...
Russia bombards Kyiv hours after Trump, Putin call
BDNews24
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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 First to Grant Official Recognition to Taliban-Led Afghan Government
Tempo.co
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July 4, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Russia has become the first country to recognize the Taliban as the legitimate government in Afghanistan. As reported by Al Jazeera, Russia has accepted the credentials of the new ambassador from Afghanistan as part of building...
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...