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Russia, China denounce ‘unacceptable’ unilateral sanctions bypassing UN
Jul 07, 2022 14:16Russia and China have censured as ‘unacceptable’ the unilateral sanctions imposed in circumvention of the United Nations.
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Inflation rises in Germany as Russia-related energy crisis escalates
Jul 07, 2022 09:38Inflation has risen in Germany due to the rising cost of energy prices, exacerbated by Russia’s ban on gas supplies to Europe, with politicians and senior officials already warning that energy needs to be conserved ahead of the cold season this autumn.
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Russia says ‘can claim back Alaska’ in response to US seizure of assets
Jul 07, 2022 08:36The chairman of the Russian State Duma says Russia can “claim back” Alaska if the United States continues to freeze Russian assets abroad, more than 150 years after the US purchased the exclave from Russia.
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Russia says has destroyed two US-supplied advanced missile systems in Ukraine
Jul 07, 2022 04:33Russia says it has destroyed two US-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) missile launchers in eastern Ukraine.
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Western powers urge global sports federations to ban Russia, Belarus athletes
Jul 07, 2022 00:38The United States and its Western allies, plus South Korea and Japan, have called for suspension of Russian and Belarusian athletes from international sports federations over Moscow's ongoing military operation in Ukraine.
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EU plans investment in world's tallest dam to dent Russia's energy clout
Jul 07, 2022 00:02The European Union plans to become the top investor in the world's tallest dam in Tajikistan, EU officials told Reuters, in a move aimed at helping Central Asia cut its reliance on Russian energy and part of EU's answer to China's Belt and Road Initiative.
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Punishing Russia could trigger nuclear war: Dmitry Medvedev
Jul 06, 2022 09:49Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has strongly warned the Western states against any attempts at “punishing” the country over its ongoing military operation in neighboring Ukraine.
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China aims to strengthen ties with Russia within multilateral frameworks
Jul 06, 2022 07:42Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu has announced Beijing’s willingness to broaden relations with Russia within multilateral frameworks.
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UN chief says ‘perfect storm’ of crises is widening global inequality
Jul 06, 2022 04:39UN Secretary General António Guterres says growing north and south divide is ‘morally unacceptable’ and dangerous.
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Russia says Ukraine 'tortured' captured soldiers
Jul 05, 2022 11:52Russia says its soldiers recently released as part of a prisoner swap with Ukraine were "beaten" and "tortured with electricity in captivity."