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Putin Appoints Nikitin as Deputy Minister of Transport

Jul 7, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Andrey Nikitin as Deputy Minister of Transport, replacing Roman Starovoit. Nikitin had been serving as deputy since February. No official reason was given for Starovoit's dismissal, though…

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Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions Escalate Amid Detentions and Deadly Raids

Jul 3, 2025

Amid rising tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani community leader in Yekaterinburg, Shahin Shikhlinski, and his son Mutvali were briefly detained by Russian police near Baku Plaza shopping mall on July 1. Footage of the harsh…

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Russian UAV Strike Hits Ukrainian Recruitment Office: 2 Dead

Jul 3, 2025

A Russian drone attack targeted a military recruitment office in Poltava, central Ukraine, killing 2 people and injuring 11 others. Poltava Governor Vladimir Kohut confirmed that the UAV strike caused a fire and damaged nearby civilian…

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Ukrainian UAV Strike Kills 1 in Russia’s Lipetsk Region

Jul 3, 2025

A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Lipetsk region killed a woman in her 70s and damaged buildings, including a house and a construction site in Yelets. Regional Governor Igor Artamonov confirmed the death and reported a small fire…

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North Korea Opens Kalma Tourist Complex, Eyes Russian Visitors

Jul 2, 2025

North Korea has opened a new 20,000-person tourism complex on the Kalma Peninsula in Wonsan to domestic tourists, with the first Russian tour group expected on July 7. Leader Kim Jong-un attended the opening ceremony, calling…

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Russian Crime Gangs Busted in Azerbaijan

Jul 2, 2025

Azerbaijan's Interior Ministry dismantled two organized crime gangs made up of Russian nationals in a major operation in Baku. The suspects are accused of drug trafficking from Iran, online smuggling, and cyber fraud. Police footage showed…

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Ukraine Strikes Russian Drone Factory, 3 Dead

Jul 1, 2025

Three people were killed and 35 injured after a Ukrainian UAV strike on a factory in Izhevsk, Russia, according to regional leader Aleksandr Brechalov. A Ukrainian security official told Reuters that the target was the Kupol facility, which…

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Bodies of Azerbaijani Brothers Killed in Russia Returned to Baku

Jul 1, 2025

The bodies of Azerbaijani brothers Ziyeddin and Husayn Safarov, who were killed during a raid by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) in Yekaterinburg, were brought to Baku today. Their remains arrived at Heydar Aliyev…

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NK leader Kim Jong-un hosts Russian Minister

Jun 30, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova in Pyongyang, marking the first anniversary of the countries' strategic partnership. Kim emphasized the importance of cultural cooperation, stating,…

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Ukrainian F-16 Crashes After Shooting Down 7 Russian Drones

Jun 30, 2025

A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet crashed while intercepting Russian drones, killing the pilot. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the jet was hit after downing its seventh target and crashed as the pilot steered it away from residential…

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