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Iranian parliament says Tehran’s preconditions must be fulfilled to resume Iran-US talks

«When the US uses negotiations as a tool to deceive Iran and cover up a sudden military attack by the Zionist regime [Israel], talks cannot be conducted as before,» the Iranian parliament said
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Iranian parliament says Tehran’s preconditions must be fulfilled to resume Iran-US talks

«When the US uses negotiations as a tool to deceive Iran and cover up a sudden military attack by the Zionist regime [Israel], talks cannot be conducted as before,» the Iranian parliament said

Bank of Russia may lower key rate to 18% annually in July — lawmaker

On June 6, the Bank of Russia lowered the key rate by 100 basis points to 20% annually, after a prolonged period of maintaining it at 21%
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Bank of Russia may lower key rate to 18% annually in July — lawmaker

On June 6, the Bank of Russia lowered the key rate by 100 basis points to 20% annually, after a prolonged period of maintaining it at 21%

China unlikely to abandon Russian oil over Trump tariffs — experts

Director of Research at the Institute for Energy and Finance Alexey Belogoryev likewise does not expect any immediate impact on the market from the potential tariffs
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China unlikely to abandon Russian oil over Trump tariffs — experts

Director of Research at the Institute for Energy and Finance Alexey Belogoryev likewise does not expect any immediate impact on the market from the potential tariffs

SCO summit to take place in China on August 31 - September 1 — top diplomat

According to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, more than 20 world leaders and the heads of 10 international organizations will attend the summit and «take part in summit-related activities»
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SCO summit to take place in China on August 31 - September 1 — top diplomat

According to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, more than 20 world leaders and the heads of 10 international organizations will attend the summit and «take part in summit-related activities»

Kiev capable of coming up with its own ‘dirty bomb,’ says country’s ex-PM Azarov

According to Nikolay Azarov, Ukraine currently lacks the scientific potential to create capable nuclear weapons
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Kiev capable of coming up with its own ‘dirty bomb,’ says country’s ex-PM Azarov

According to Nikolay Azarov, Ukraine currently lacks the scientific potential to create capable nuclear weapons

Europe can’t produce weapons that Ukraine needs, says US envoy to NATO

«The US is the premier manufacturer of these weapons systems and they are going to deliver them to Europe and Europe is going to pay for them,» US Permanent Representative to NATO Matt Whitaker said
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Europe can’t produce weapons that Ukraine needs, says US envoy to NATO

«The US is the premier manufacturer of these weapons systems and they are going to deliver them to Europe and Europe is going to pay for them,» US Permanent Representative to NATO Matt Whitaker said

Israel vows to cease attacks on Syrian military facilities — source from Axios

Earlier, a curfew was imposed in Al-Suwayda, as the Internal Security Forces and the Syrian army drove self-defense squads from the city center
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Israel vows to cease attacks on Syrian military facilities — source from Axios

Earlier, a curfew was imposed in Al-Suwayda, as the Internal Security Forces and the Syrian army drove self-defense squads from the city center

Russian writer Akunin’s legal defense files appeal against his 14-year imprisonment

Boris Akunin was sentenced by a court’s decision in absentia to 14 years in prison on charges of publicly justifying terrorism, aiding terrorist activities and evading obligations under Russia’s laws on foreign agents
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Russian writer Akunin’s legal defense files appeal against his 14-year imprisonment

Boris Akunin was sentenced by a court’s decision in absentia to 14 years in prison on charges of publicly justifying terrorism, aiding terrorist activities and evading obligations under Russia’s laws on foreign agents

US supplies of Patriot missile defense systems underway according to NATO deal, says Trump

On July 14, Trump said that Washington decided to continue providing weapons and other military equipment to Kiev if Europe picked up the bill for such supplies
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US supplies of Patriot missile defense systems underway according to NATO deal, says Trump

On July 14, Trump said that Washington decided to continue providing weapons and other military equipment to Kiev if Europe picked up the bill for such supplies

US President Trump denies talking to Putin after his July 14 statements

On July 14, US leader said that Washington decided to continue providing weapons and other military equipment to Kiev if Europe picked up the bill for such supplies
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US President Trump denies talking to Putin after his July 14 statements

On July 14, US leader said that Washington decided to continue providing weapons and other military equipment to Kiev if Europe picked up the bill for such supplies

Artificial US structures in South Caucasus not to work, Russian role safe — expert

Stanislav Pritchin explained that the precedents of external control of transport corridors are extremely rare and it is difficult to imagine that Azerbaijan would agree to depend on an infrastructure that is not entirely friendly to Azerbaijan
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Artificial US structures in South Caucasus not to work, Russian role safe — expert

Stanislav Pritchin explained that the precedents of external control of transport corridors are extremely rare and it is difficult to imagine that Azerbaijan would agree to depend on an infrastructure that is not entirely friendly to Azerbaijan

Kiev believes Trump's communication style misleading — media

Vadim Skibitsky, Deputy head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine, complained on Tuesday about the lack of accuracy in Trump’s announcement of a transfer of 17 Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems to Kiev
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Kiev believes Trump's communication style misleading — media

Vadim Skibitsky, Deputy head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine, complained on Tuesday about the lack of accuracy in Trump’s announcement of a transfer of 17 Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems to Kiev

Ukraine awaits clarification on Trump’s promise related to Patriot systems

Skibitsky said Trump in his comments on Patriots could have been referring to interceptor missiles, launching stations or entire batteries comprising multiple launchers and radar and control systems
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Ukraine awaits clarification on Trump’s promise related to Patriot systems

Skibitsky said Trump in his comments on Patriots could have been referring to interceptor missiles, launching stations or entire batteries comprising multiple launchers and radar and control systems

Former Romanian presidential candidate Georgescu to remain under court-ordered supervision

Georgescu is banned from leaving Romania without a permit from the authorities and wearing weapons
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Former Romanian presidential candidate Georgescu to remain under court-ordered supervision

Georgescu is banned from leaving Romania without a permit from the authorities and wearing weapons

Le Pen threatens no-confidence vote against PM over spending cut plan

The leader of France’s National Rally parliamentary faction wished the prime minister’s plan mentioned the reduction of expenditures on receiving migrants or contributions to the EU budget, which is expected to be raised by six billion euro in 2026, to 29
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Le Pen threatens no-confidence vote against PM over spending cut plan

The leader of France’s National Rally parliamentary faction wished the prime minister’s plan mentioned the reduction of expenditures on receiving migrants or contributions to the EU budget, which is expected to be raised by six billion euro in 2026, to 29.2 billion euro

Economic relations with Russia more important for countries than trade with the US

Adviser of the Center of Expertise for WTO matters Maxim Medvedkov noted that countries with extra tariffs applied against them may not stop procurements in Russia
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Economic relations with Russia more important for countries than trade with the US

Adviser of the Center of Expertise for WTO matters Maxim Medvedkov noted that countries with extra tariffs applied against them may not stop procurements in Russia

EU to adopt 18th package of sanctions against Russia in near future — German minister

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned Russian President Vladimir Putin against underestimating the situation
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EU to adopt 18th package of sanctions against Russia in near future — German minister

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned Russian President Vladimir Putin against underestimating the situation

Netanyahu may strike Iran again to stay in power, says Iraqi prime minister

Mohammed Shia al-Sudani noted that during the recent exchange of strikes between Iran and Israel, the Iraqi leadership was deeply «concerned about regional stability» and the situation near its borders
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Netanyahu may strike Iran again to stay in power, says Iraqi prime minister

Mohammed Shia al-Sudani noted that during the recent exchange of strikes between Iran and Israel, the Iraqi leadership was deeply «concerned about regional stability» and the situation near its borders

Risks of terrorist attacks against important infrastructure increase in CSTO — Kyrgyzstan

According to Kyrgyzstan’s Security Council Secretary Baktybek Bekbolotov, the CSTO member states face not only direct or «traditional» challenges, such as terrorism, extremism, cross-border crime, drug trafficking, and illegal migration
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Risks of terrorist attacks against important infrastructure increase in CSTO — Kyrgyzstan

According to Kyrgyzstan’s Security Council Secretary Baktybek Bekbolotov, the CSTO member states face not only direct or «traditional» challenges, such as terrorism, extremism, cross-border crime, drug trafficking, and illegal migration

Lavrov mulls preparations for SCO summit with foreign ministers — Russian Foreign Ministry

The ministry noted that the parties discussed key regional and international issues, as well as the situation in the SCO space
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Lavrov mulls preparations for SCO summit with foreign ministers — Russian Foreign Ministry

The ministry noted that the parties discussed key regional and international issues, as well as the situation in the SCO space

Economic activity in April-May indicates return to GDP growth in Q2 — Bank of Russia

Bank of Russia analysts highlight that the 1% seasonally adjusted industrial output growth in April-May compared to Q1 was mainly driven by accelerating expansion in the manufacturing sector
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Economic activity in April-May indicates return to GDP growth in Q2 — Bank of Russia

Bank of Russia analysts highlight that the 1% seasonally adjusted industrial output growth in April-May compared to Q1 was mainly driven by accelerating expansion in the manufacturing sector