Russia
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Government
Russian Senator: US Lacks Ability to Defeat Iran in War
DID Press: Russian Senator Alexey Pushkov has claimed that the United States does not have the ability to achieve victory in a potential war with Iran, citing Washington’s previous military experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan. Pushkov, chairman of the Federation…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Exports 290,000 Tones of Fresh Fruit to Global Markets
DID Press: Afghanistan exported nearly 290,000 tonnes of fresh fruit worth $141 million during the past year, with apples, grapes, and pomegranates accounting for the largest share of shipments, according to the Taliban’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The ministry…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Russia and Kazakhstan Sign $446.6M Trade Agreements
DID Press: Companies from Afghanistan, Russia’s Dagestan and Tyumen regions, and Kazakhstan have signed trade and investment agreements worth 446.6 million Afghanis to expand economic cooperation during business-to-business (B2B) meetings hosted by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment. According…
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Economy
India’s Russian Oil Imports Hit Highest Level of 2026
DID Press: India’s imports of Russian crude oil climbed to their highest level of 2026 in June, reaching 2.73 million barrels per day, up sharply from 2.14 million barrels per day in May. According to data from the Centre for…
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Government
Russia, China Conduct Live-Fire Naval Drills in Yellow Sea
DID Press: Russian and Chinese naval forces have carried out live-fire exercises during the maritime phase of the Joint Sea 2026 military drills in the Yellow Sea, including training to counter simulated attacks by unmanned aerial and surface systems. According…
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Government
Turkey Weighs S-400 Transfer to Gulf States in Bid to Rejoin F-35 Program
DID Press: Turkey may transfer its Russian-made S-400 air defense systems to a Gulf country in a move reportedly aimed at removing US objections to Ankara’s return to the F-35 fighter jet program, according to media reports. Abdulkadir Selvi, a…
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Government
Italy Expels 2 Russian Military Diplomats Over Espionage Allegations
DID Press: Italy has expelled two Russian military attachés following a counterintelligence investigation into alleged espionage activities, prompting Moscow to condemn the move and vow reciprocal measures. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that two military attachés from the Russian…
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Government
Kremlin: NATO’s Designation of Russia as a Threat “An Aggressive Move”
DID Press: Kremlin has described NATO’s decision to characterize Russia as a threat as an “aggressive move,” saying Moscow will continue strengthening its capabilities and pursue its current policies in response. Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Kremlin, told the Russian…
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Government
Sputnik: Millions Gather in Tehran for Funeral of “Martyr Leader”
DID Press: Russian news agency Sputnik has reported that millions of Iranian citizens arrived in Tehran from early morning to attend the funeral ceremony of the Martyr leader of the Islamic Revolution, describing the capital as being filled with an…
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Government
Trump, Putin Hold 85-Minute Call Before NATO Summit
DID Press: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held an 85-minute phone call ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, discussing the war in Ukraine, Iran, the Middle East, and other international issues, according to officials from…
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