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Russian authorities monitoring fertilizer availability — PM Mishustin
TASS
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July 22, 2025
CHITA, July 22. /TASS/. The Russian government is monitoring the availability of fertilizers, which are essential for achieving success in the agricultural sector, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin during a sectoral meeting. "Fertilizers...
Russian Agriculture Ministry maintains 2025 grain harvest forecast at 135 mln tons
TASS
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July 22, 2025
CHITA, July 22. /TASS/. The Russian Ministry of Agriculture is maintaining its forecast for the country’s 2025 grain harvest at 135 mln tons, including 88-90 mln tons of wheat, according to Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut. "For now, we are...
Russia’s Ulyanov discusses Iran nuclear issue with IAEA chief
Mehr News Agency
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July 22, 2025
In a post on his X account, Ulyanov wrote, “Met today with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (#IAEA) Mr. Rafael Grossi to discuss a number of issues related to #Ukraine and #Iran.” In recent days, Ulyanov had also...
‘Britain Has Abandoned Its Soft Power for the Demands of the Military-Industrial Complex’
Byline Times
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July 23, 2025
Support our mission to provide fearless stories about and outside the media system Packed with exclusive investigations, analysis, and features The UK Government has now confirmed what many suspected: Britain’s global priorities are shifting. A...
OTOAI's Moscow convention sets roadmap for India-Russia tourism growth
ETTravelWorld.com
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July 23, 2025
The Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) has successfully concluded its 6th Annual Convention in Moscow, signalling a significant shift in India-Russia tourism relations. Held from July 10 to 13, the event brought together over 200...
Russia overtakes Germany in beer production, becomes top suds maker in Europe
TASS
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July 22, 2025
BERLIN, July 22. /TASS/. Russia moved into the top-five beer producers globally in 2024, overtaking Germany, which fell to sixth, Bavaria-based BarthHaas company said in its report seen by TASS. Russia produced 90 mln hectoliters of beer in 2024,...
Shippers, Traders Avoid Nayara Energy following EU Blacklisting
Rigzone
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July 23, 2025
Shipowners and oil traders are staying away from Russia-backed Nayara Energy Ltd. as part of the fallout faced by the Indian refiner, after it was singled out in the latest round of European Union sanctions. At least one oil tanker, the Talara,...
Raymond James wealth assets up as advisor recruiting surges
Financial Planning
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July 24, 2025
Though it didn't give specific figures, Raymond James said its advisor recruitment is surging. The remark came on Wednesday as the large St. Petersburg, Florida-based independent broker-dealer reported earnings for the April-to-June period, what...
Russia recruits children into drone programs through games, education incentives, media reports
The Kyiv Independent
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July 22, 2025
Russian schoolchildren are being funneled into drone development and other military programs under the guise of educational initiatives, according to an investigation by Russian independent outlet the Insider published on July 22. The reporting...
Russia Drones Equipped With Chinese Technology Raise Eyebrows
Newsweek
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July 22, 2025
A drone model intended for Russia's war effort includes components from a Chinese firm, which had previously said it would not provide equipment in the war in Ukraine, it has been reported. The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) agency said it...
Iran to launch satellite into space aboard Russian Soyuz Friday
Press TV
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Iran is slated to launch a satellite into space aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket on Friday as part of a multi-satellite mission conducted from the Russian space launch facility Vostochny Cosmodrome. The launch is scheduled to take place at 09:54 a.m....
Russia Seeks To Fine Web Users Searching For Content Deemed 'Extremist'
International Business Times
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July 22, 2025
Russian lawmakers advanced a bill on Tuesday that would fine internet users who search online for web pages, books, artworks or music albums that authorities have deemed "extremist" -- a move critics have called a dangerous attack on freedom. More...
Official: Kupiansk now stands less than 2 miles from frontline, tries to protect what’s left of its critical infrastructure after Russian attacks
Gwara Media
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July 23, 2025
UKRAINE, KUPIANSK, Jul 23 — Over July of 2025, Russian forces conducted thousands of attacks on Kupiansk and the nearest settlements. The attacks killed seven and injured 39 people, including four police officers, said Andrii Besedin, head of the...
Dangote warns influx of Russian fuel threatens Africa’s refining industry
Africanews
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July 23, 2025
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has warned that heavily discounted Russian petroleum products are flooding African markets, threatening the continent’s emerging refining sector. Speaking at an oil conference in Abuja, Dangote said sanctions on...
Saudi Arabia was top buyer of Russian fuel oil in June, data shows
Zawya
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MOSCOW - Saudi Arabia was the top destination for Russian seaborne fuel oil and vacuum gasoil (VGO) exports in June as the hot summer season required more energy consumption, according to traders and LSEG data. Since the European Union's full...
Moscow Calling – July 22
Civil Georgia
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July 22, 2025
Mishustin: Russia is making progress in food security Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said that the country has already made significant progress on a number of key food security indicators. Speaking at a meeting on developing grain...
African bloggers utilize digital services to enhance Russia-Africa relations
MENAFN
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) African bloggers based in Russia have expressed their intent to use their digital platforms to foster cultural exchange and enhance public awareness of the deepening relationship between Russia and African nations. Their pledge came after...
New EU sanctions could change tanker trades beyond Russia
Lloyd's List
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July 22, 2025
THE NEW EU sanctions targeting Russia could have both negative and positive effects on mainstream tanker rates, depending on the segment, and even if the Trump administration doesn’t sign on, the latest measures could crimp Russia’s oil revenues....
Pasture and agricultural expansion in Gran Chaco drive biodiversity loss: Study
Mongabay
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July 23, 2025
A recent study has identified how cattle pasture and agricultural expansion, driven by global demand for beef and soy, is causing biodiversity loss in the Gran Chaco region of Argentina and Paraguay. The Gran Chaco, the second-largest forested...
Russian troops enter Pokrovsk, Ukrainian 'search and destroy' operation ongoing
The Kyiv Independent
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July 22, 2025
Evacuation of civilians from the town by the forces of the National Police of Ukraine "White Angels" unit on June 19, 2025 Pokrovsk, Oblast, Ukraine. (Kostiantyn Liberov/Libkos/Getty Images) Russian troops have entered the front-line city of...