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Russia: U.S. Wields Tariffs, Sanctions to Undermine Countries’ National Sovereignty
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused the United States on Monday of wielding tariffs and sanctions as tools to undermine countries’ national sovereignty, insisting that neither "tariff wars" nor sanctions can...
Moscow declares ending Russia relations has cost EU EUR1.15 trillion
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union’s decision to cut back on energy and trade relations with Russia amid the Ukraine conflict has cost the bloc over €1 trillion ($1.15 trillion), according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Grushko. In an...
Western media reports ‘disappointed’ Westerners progressively drawn to Russia
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is increasingly attracting disillusioned Westerners who are critical of their home governments’ liberal policies, according to a recent report by Swiss news outlet Tages-Anzeiger. The surge in interest is largely due to Moscow’s...
Vucic hopes to meet Putin in September
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has expressed hopes of meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin during a trip to China scheduled for early September. Both leaders are expected to attend commemorative events hosted by Chinese President...
Russia announces capturing another village in Ukraine
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Russia announced that its forces had seized control of the village of Aleksandro-Kalinove in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. According to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry, the takeover was conducted by units of...
Russia’s Top Billionaires Wealth Soars Even More
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s wealthiest individuals collectively saw their fortunes grow by $20.4 billion in the first half of 2025, largely propelled by strong performance in the commodities sector, according to the latest available data. Vladimir Potanin,...
Russian lab reveals cancer vaccine launching target
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is preparing to begin administering its first personalized cancer vaccine to patients within the next few months, announced Alexander Gintsburg, director of the Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology. The...
Putin advices Trump to avoid 'excessive expectations'
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks expressing “disappointment” over the stalled progress in Ukraine, advising him to temper expectations and focus on restarting negotiations....
Putin Voices Openness to Meet Zelensky
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin is prepared to hold talks with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, but only after all required groundwork is completed by the delegations from both nations, Kremlin representative Dmitry Peskov stated...
Russian Deputy FM states EU lost one trillion dollars after cutting ties with Russia
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The EU’s decision to cut energy and trade ties with Russia over the Ukraine conflict has reportedly cost the bloc over €1 trillion ($1.15 trillion), according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Grushko. In an interview with...
Trump claims he heard India stopped purchasing Russian oil
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he has heard India has stopped purchasing oil from Russia, calling the development a “good step.” Speaking to reporters while leaving the White House for his weekend at Bedminster Golf Club in...
Trump declares special envoy Witkoff may visit Russia
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump announced Sunday that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, may travel to Russia this week as part of efforts to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters before leaving his New Jersey golf resort, Trump...
Serbian President Anticipates Meeting with Putin
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Serbian Head of State Aleksandar Vucic has expressed anticipation for a possible encounter with Russian President Vladimir Putin during an upcoming journey to China in early September. Both heads of state are expected to participate in...
Syrian FM voices desire for Russia’s partnership
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) During an official visit to Moscow, Syria’s Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani expressed his government’s desire for close cooperation with Russia and emphasized the need for relations grounded in mutual respect. His remarks come after...
EU’s Pullback from Russian Energy, Trade Ties Costs Over USD1.15T
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union’s pullback from energy and trade relations with Russia amid the Ukraine conflict has reportedly inflicted losses exceeding €1 trillion ($1.15 trillion) on the bloc, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr...
Trump aide accuses India of backing Russia financially through oil trade
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has accused India of “effectively” financing Russia’s war in Ukraine through its continued purchase of Russian oil, in comments made Sunday on a news agency. Speaking in support of recent...
Ukrainian drones cause disruptions to Russia’s power outages
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian drones strike overnight caused disruptions to passenger rail services and power outages in Russia’s Volgograd Region, according to local officials. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that 61 fixed-wing drones were shot down...
Moscow Addresses EU's Reduced Ties with Russia
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union’s choice to scale back its energy and commercial engagement with Moscow due to the conflict in Ukraine has resulted in financial damages exceeding €1 trillion (approximately $1.15 trillion), according to Russian Deputy...
Ukrainian drone attack causes fire at railway in Russia
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that a drone strike attributed to Ukraine led to a fire at a railway station in Russia’s southern Volgograd region overnight. Authorities from the region, referring to the area’s governor, stated that emergency crews were...
Estonia Reinforces Russian Border Amid Tensions
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Estonian officials have started placing metallic gates and physical barriers at a crucial border checkpoint with Russia, according to a national broadcaster, which cited the country's Ministry of Defense on Saturday. This step, reportedly...