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Loss of money, Ukraine loses 770 million USD to buy weapons
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A series of uncestuous contracts to buy Ukrainian weapons have caused the country to lose up to 770 million USD.
EU launches drastic sanctions, blocking Nord Stream's return path
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The EU is targeting Nord Stream and the Russian banking sector in the latest package of sanctions revealed a few days after the 17th package.
Ukraine calls on allies to put pressure on Russia immediately after negotiations
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Just hours after its first direct talks with Russia, Ukraine has called on its Western allies to increase pressure on Moscow.
US negotiates investment in TurkStream, about to support Russian gas to the EU
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Bulgaria is negotiating with the US hedge fund to expand the capacity of the TurkStream gas pipeline.
Controversy over former FBI Director's implied post against Trump
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The former FBI Director is facing a wave of fierce criticism after posting a photo that raised doubts about the threatening message aimed at Trump.
Nord Stream gas pipeline suspended for 10 days
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The Nord Stream gas pipeline will stop operating for 10 days, from July 11 to July 21, for annual maintenance as planned.
Russian military plane crash, at least 2 people killed
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The Russian military plane crash on the morning of June 24 killed several crew members.
About 1,000 aircraft will be produced in the next 8 years in Russia
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In the next 8 years, Russia will produce about 1,000 aircraft. It is entirely domestic, without any import details.
Russia and BRICS develop new global reserve currency
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Russia and the remaining BRICS countries will establish a new global reserve currency based on the basket of currencies of the 5-national bloc.
Russia needs a "golden ruble"
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A gold-backed cryptocurrency would be immune to Russian sanctions, according to VEB.RF analysts.
Kaliningrad: The next potential hot spot between Russia and the EU
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Kaliningrad - a strategically important territory of Moscow - could become the next hot spot between Russia and the EU.
Despite Russia's warning of retaliation, Lithuania expands blockade of Kaliningrad
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Lithuania continues to expand the blockade of Kaliningrad - a separate territory of Russia in Europe - despite Moscow's warning of retaliation.
Inauguration of China's largest railway station in Asia
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On June 20, Phong Dai Station in Beijing - China's largest railway station in Asia - was put into operation.
Explore Hanoi, Hoi An is in the top 25 interesting experiences in Asia
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Vietnam has 2 activities honored in the top 25 most interesting experiences in Asia voted by millions of TripAdvisor users around the world, including exploring Hanoi and Hoi An.
China's high-speed railway has another spectacular milestone
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The Chinese high-speed railway connecting Beijing - Wukong has increased its speed to 350km/h, serving as the main economic corridor for China's inland cities.
Mr. Putin updated important news about the "invincible" ICBM Sarmat
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said the first ICBM Sarmat transcontinental ballistic missile will be on duty by the end of 2022.
Switzerland unexpectedly imports tons of Russian gold
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Switzerland imports Russian gold for the first time since the outbreak of the Ukrainian war, a move that shows that Russia's stance on the gold sector may be loosening.
Moscow responds to Ukraine's attack on Russian oil and gas drilling rig in Crimea
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The Russian military has retaliated against Ukrainian forces involved in the attack on a Russian oil and gas drilling rig in Crimea.
How does China cope with the heat and floods?
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China is also dealing with severe heat in the North and severe flooding in the South.
Russian President Putin announces decision on "fire dragon" S-500
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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the deployment of the S-500 missile defense system in the Russian army.