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Russia sanctions Britons in retaliation
The sanctioned are closely involved in anti-Russian activities, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday, without disclosing their names and how many people are exactly targeted. The sanctioned are closely involved in anti-Russian activities, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday, without disclosing their names and how many people are exactly targeted.
India, Russia joint military drill kicks off in Volgograd
"The exercise will enhance interoperability between the Indian and Russian armies," the Indian Army stated. The aim of the exercise is to facilitate joint training between Indian and Russian forces to jointly plan and conduct counter-terror operations under the United Nations mandate. The conduct of the exercise will also entail academic discussions between the expert groups of both the contingents.
US, Russia to hold arms control talks next week
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will lead the US delegation's participation in the dialogue, joined by Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins, according to a State Department statement. US President Biden and Russian President Putin agreed at their first summit in Geneva in June to launch the dialogue to lay the groundwork for future arms control and risk reduction.
Russian Covid-19 cases top 6mn
The nationwide death toll grew by 784 to 149,922, while the number of recoveries increased by 22,218 to 5,382,213, the Xinhua news agency reported. Meanwhile, Moscow, Russia's worst-hit region, reported 3,188 new cases, taking the city's total to 1,470,330. Nearly 160 million Covid-19 tests have been conducted across the country.
Russia urges US to stop interfering in Cuban affairs
The US has deliberately been destroying Cuba's economy with its decade-long embargo and policies aimed at discriminating its people, Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova, said in a statement on Thursday. She also pointed out that keeping Cuba in the US list of state sponsors of terrorism has hindered the country's development and "integration into global political processes", reports Xinhua news agency.
Afghan govt confident of defeating Taliban with air support from India, Russia, Iran & US
The Afghan government is confident to break the Taliban's advance, provided the dilution of air power following the US withdrawal is sufficiently compensated. In its effort to stall the advance of Taliban the Afghan government is banking on India, Iran, Russia and the US to beef up its air power amid Washingtons decision to withdraw its forces from the Hindukush mountains.
Russian, US envoys see Syria deal as 'important moment' for ties
The Security Council on Friday unanimously adopted a Resolution on the re-authorisation of the cross-border aid mechanism for Syrians after Russia and the US reached a compromise in last-minute talks, reports Xinhua news agency. By Thursday, the Security Council was set to vote on two competing draft resolutions: one tabled by Ireland and Norway, the co-penholders of the issue, and the other tabled by Russia.
Joe Biden urges Russia to act against ransomware attacks
Biden in the call noted "the ongoing ransomware attacks by criminals based in Russia that have impacted the US and other countries around the world," the White House said in a statement. President Biden underscored the need for Russia to take action to disrupt ransomware groups operating in Russia and emphasized that he is committed to continued engagement on the broader threat posed by ransomware,"
Russia thwarts planned IS terrorist plots
As a result of the measures taken, six criminals were neutralised while attempting to put up armed resistance, and two were arrested, the FSB said in a statement on Monday. On June 29, a Russian citizen was detained for plotting attacks on citizens with the use of firearms and cold weapons in Moscow, and his accomplice residing in the southwestern Astrakhan Region was eliminated, Xinhua news agency reported.
Russia to continue supporting Belarus amid Western pressure: Vladimir Putin
"I would like to stress that Belarus is not just a good neighbour, but above all our closest ally. Our relations are based on the principles of mutual respect, support and consideration of each other's interests, we are currently supporting and will continue to support our Belarusian friends in confronting the sanctions imposed by the European Union," the president said.
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