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The Russian stock market started forming a short-term bearish trend in July
AK&M
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Elena Kozhukhova, IC "VELES Capital" 16 July 2025 11:41 The external background of Wednesday morning can be called neutral. Sentiment abroad has worsened somewhat, and oil prices continue to consolidate near local highs. Trading on the US stock...
Ukraine battles Russian invasion, thousands flee fighting
Eleven Myanmar
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KYIV/MARIUPOL, UKRAINE (REUTERS) - Ukrainian forces battled Russian invaders on three sides on Thursday (Feb 24) after Moscow unleashed the biggest attack on a European state since World War II, prompting tens of thousands of people to flee their...
Slovakia blocks EU’s 18th sanctions package over Russian gas
Nautical Voice
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July 16, 2025
Home/Shipbuilding/Slovakia blocks EU’s 18th sanctions package over Russian gas Slovakia Blocks EU Sanctions on Russia Over Gas Dependency NV Tech DeskJuly 16, 2025Last Updated: July 16, 2025 0 2 minutes read Slovakia has halted the European...
Energy-Hungry India Offers Opportunities for U.S. Oil, Natural Gas Exports
Barchart
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July 15, 2025
India, which imports nearly 90% of its oil, has been diversifying its sources of oil suppliers away from the Middle East and Russia, and could purchase more oil and natural gas from the U.S. as a way to correct its trade imbalance, potentially...
How the War in Ukraine Changed the Attitude of CIS Countries Toward Russia
iStories
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“He spoke to him the way only he can” — with this phrase, Russian diplomats at various levels — up to deputy foreign ministers — used to describe, in private conversations, Vladimir Putin’s negotiating skills in dealings with CIS partners. I...
Russia launches massive attacks; Trump backtracks from suggestion Ukraine should target Moscow
NBC News
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July 16, 2025
Seemingly unfazed by President Donald Trump's 50-day ultimatum to end the fighting, Russia launched hundreds of drones and missile strike on six Ukrainian regions overnight, officials in the country said. A child was among at least two people were...
Russia Becomes Third-Largest Gas Supplier to EU in May 2025
Pravda.ru
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July 16, 2025
Russia Becomes Third-Largest Gas Supplier to EU in May 2025 In May 2025, Russia climbed to third place among the European Union's leading gas suppliers, according to data from Eurostat reported by RIA Novosti. The shift was driven by a sharp rise...
Russia fires hundreds of drones at Ukraine, defying Trump
RTE Ireland
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July 16, 2025
Russia fired hundreds of drones, artillery and a ballistic missile at Ukraine between late yesterday and early today, Ukraine said, defying calls by US President Donald Trump to reach a peace deal. The attacks left one woman dead and wounded more...
Trump Allegedly Demanded Zelensky Hit Moscow After A ‘Disappointing’ Putin Call
SouthFront
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July 16, 2025
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Russian drones attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure
Moree Champion
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July 16, 2025
"Russia does not change its strategy, and to effectively counter this terror we need a systemic strengthening of defences: more air defences, more interceptor (drones), more determination to make Russia feel our response," Zelenskiy wrote.
Russia defies Trump's warning, fires several drones at Ukraine
Nigerian Eye
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July 16, 2025
Russia fired hundreds of drones, artillery and a ballistic missile at Ukraine between late Tuesday and early Wednesday, Ukraine said, defying calls by Donald Trump to reach a peace deal. The attacks left one woman dead and wounded more than two...
Russian FPV Drones Hamper Civilian Evacuation in Donetsk – East SOS Report
Mezha
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July 16, 2025
The use of FPV drones by Russian military forces in populated areas of Donetsk region significantly complicates the evacuation of civilians and the movement of peaceful residents. This was reported on July 16 by Roman Bugayov, an evacuation...
Russia hits Kryvyi Rih, Vinnytsia, Kharkiv, injuring eight
Hromadske
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Police at the scene of Russian attack on SumyPolice of Sumy OblastRussian troops conducted airstrikes on multiple Ukrainian regions and cities overnight, targeting Kryvyi Rih, Vinnytsia, and Kharkiv. The attack on Kryvyi Rih was reported by the...
Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine as US peace deadline nears
Mid Day Mumbai
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July 16, 2025
The latest bombardment in Russia’s escalating aerial campaign against civilian areas came ahead of a Sept. 2 deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for the Kremlin to reach a peace deal in the three-year war Russian weapons pounded four...
Russia’s oil output down 3.5% in January-May, coal up 0.1%
TASS
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July 16, 2025
MOSCOW, July 16. /TASS/. Russia’s oil production declined by 3.5% to 211 mln tonnes in the January-May 2025 period, according to a presentation by Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev prepared for his address to the Federation Council. Coal production...
This Russian Billionaire Collects Superyachts as If They’re Baseball Cards
AOL
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Vagit Alekperov may not be a household name in the West, but in the world of oil, yachts, and quiet fortunes, he’s a serious heavyweight. His net worth is around $28.7 billion USD as of July 2025, and he’s done more than build an energy empire....
Russia Launches Hundreds of Drones at Ukraine, Defying Trump’s Peace Ultimatum
The Moscow Times
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July 16, 2025
Russia’s military launched a fresh wave of air attacks on Ukraine between late Tuesday and early Wednesday, Ukrainian officials said, defying U.S. President Trump’s calls for Moscow to agree to a ceasefire deal. The attacks killed one woman and...
Nigeria Reaches OPEC’s Output Benchmark with Strongest Oil Production in 6 Months
The News Chronicle
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July 16, 2025
Nigeria took full its June 2025 Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) oil production quota at 1.505 million barrels per day (bpd) average daily. Nigeria satisfied the allocated production quota for the second time within a year,...
Russia’s consumer spending motor runs out of fuel
BNE Intellinews
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A number of indicators point to the stagnation of consumer spending in Russia, which for years has been the main driver of economic growth. As followed closely by bne IntelliNews, the signs of a slowdown in Russia are clear, with analysts guessing...
Russia attacks Ukraine with hundreds of drones, energy infrastructure hit
The Hindu
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July 16, 2025
The Air Force said it had shot down most of the drones, but that 12 targets were hit by 57 drones and the missile. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Russia attacked cities across Ukraine overnight with hundreds of drones and a missile strike, hitting...