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Ukraine’s agro-powerhouse MHP completes acquisition of majority stake in Spain’s Grupo UVESA
Ukraine’s agro-powerhouse MHP completes acquisition of majority stake in Spain’s Grupo UVESA.
Suspected Tajik terrorist gunmen go on trial in Moscow over Crocus City Hall bloodbath
Pleas of guilty and partly guilty entered by four accused. Fifteen alleged accomplices will also be tried in mainly closed-door hearing.
Kremlin does not rule out Putin meeting with Trump envoy in Moscow
The Kremlin has not ruled out the possibility of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump's special envoy Stephen Witkoff this week.
Several missing as flash floods hit 70 residential areas and 34 homes in Russia's Krasnodar region
Torrential rains in Russia's Krasnodar region have flooded 70 residential areas and 34 homes in the villages of Defanovka.
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies launch a crackdown with wave of arrests
The Ukrainian government has cracked down on corruption with a wave of arrests of lawmakers, as it attempts to undo the damage caused after rushing through a law that gutted Ukraine anti-corruption reforms.
Tsunami washes away tonnes of salmon from Russian fish processing plant
A tsunami following the largest earthquake in the Kuril Islands in 70 years washed 120 tonnes of salmon and one tonne of scallops stored at the Alaid fish processing plant into the ocean.
Ukraine imposes sanctions on 94 "shadow fleet" captains from multiple countries
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on 94 individuals from Russia, Myanmar, Iran, Pakistan, China, India, Bangladesh and Georgia, as well as five oil transportation companies.
India will continue Russian oil imports despite Trump tariff threats
India will continue purchasing oil from Russia despite threats of penalties from US President Donald Trump, two Indian government sources speaking on condition of anonymity say.
India to continue buying Russian oil despite Trump's threats
Indian officials have said they would keep purchasing oil from Russia despite threats of penalties from US President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian drones strike Russian airfield and oil facilities
Ukrainian Security Service drones struck a military airfield used for storing and launching Shahed drones in Primorsko-Akhtarsk on August 2.
Trump orders nuclear submarine deployment amid escalating dispute with Russia's Medvedev
US President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines following an escalating social media confrontation with Russia's number two.
If Kyiv doesn't want to deal with Moscow yet, Russia can wait, Putin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow is prepared to wait if Kyiv believes it is not yet time to engage in negotiations, stating that Russia can be patient regarding the settlement process in Ukraine.
Saudi Flynas expects to carry tourists first on flights to Russia
Saudi Arabian airline Flynas expects to carry primarily tourists on flights to Russia, with the carrier planning to increase frequencies to several Russian regions.
Trump “disgusted” with Russia, as Kyiv strike heightens pressure for new sanctions
US President Donald Trump called Russia’s attacks on Ukraine “disgusting” in his most strongly worded criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin yet, and warned that Washington will impose new sanctions if no agreement is reached by August 8
Indian state refiners halt Russian oil purchases as discounts narrow, Trump ramps up pressure
Indian state-run oil refiners have paused purchases of Russian crude over the past week amid shrinking discounts and renewed warnings from US President Donald Trump against buying energy from Moscow
Chile lifts tsunami alert after Russian earthquake sparks mass evacuation
Chile has lifted its tsunami warning, nearly 37 hours after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula prompted the evacuation of approximately 1.5mn people from coastal areas.
Ukrainian parliament votes through reverse anti-corruption rollback law
Ukraine’s parliament voted overwhelmingly to pass Law 31533 that reverses Law 21414 passed a week earlier that gutted Ukraine’s anti-corruption reforms. The new bill restores the independence of the country’s key anti-corruption bodies.
Russian attack on Kyiv kills eight, injures 88
The death toll from a Russian combined attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv has risen to eight people with 88 injured, according to official sources.
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Nicaragua recognises Russian annexation of four Ukrainian regions
Nicaragua has formally endorsed Russia's annexation of four Ukrainian regions, becoming one of the few countries to explicitly back Moscow's territorial claims as Putin seeks international legitimacy for his seizure of sovereign territory.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov calls Syria a 'good friend'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia considers Syria a long-standing and reliable friend during a meeting with his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shibani.