According to local prosecutors, Russian assaults in the eastern frontline Donetsk area of Ukraine caused at least six fatalities and thirteen wounded. Four people were killed and ten more were injured after a Russian missile targeted an administrative building and a bus stop in the town of Myrnohrad, northwest of the Donetsk, which is under Russian control.

Russia-Ukraine War: Frontline situation between Russia and Ukraine remains tense

An orchestra of Ukrainian musicians on Friday (July 12) played a requiem in memory and honour of the killed and wounded in deadly Russian missile attack on Okhmatdyt children’s hospital.

'This Grief Unites Us': Orchestra performs requiem on site of children's hospital hit by Russian missile

Speaking for the Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova cited a statement from a NATO summit that stated that "Russia remains the most significant and direct threat to Allies' security." She claimed all of it was untrue and that NATO was trying to 'justify its existence and strengthen Washington's control over European satellites'.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia says it has no ambition to attack NATO currently

The United States has raised concerns with India about its relationship with Russia amid Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, a U.S. State Department spokesperson told reporters on Monday in response to questions about a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

India-US NSAs discuss global challenges | Ties strained over Russia?

In the eastern frontline Donetsk region of Ukraine, Russian attacks resulted in at least six fatalities and thirteen injuries, according to regional prosecutors. In the town of Myrnohrad, northwest of the Russian-held city of Donetsk, a Russian missile struck a bus stop and an administrative building, killing four people and wounded ten more.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia attacks on two towns in Donetsk region

Russian attacks killed at least six people and injured 13 in Ukraine's eastern frontline Donetsk region, regional prosecutors said. A Russian missile landed near an administrative building and a bus stop in the town of Myrnohrad, northwest of the Russian-held city of Donetsk, killing four people and injuring 10.

Russia-Ukraine war: Six killed, 13 injured in Russian attacks on Donetsk

Berlin is taking reports of a plot to assassinate the chief executive of arms manufacturer Rheinmetall very seriously and will not be cowed by Russian intimidation, the German government said on Friday.

Berlin is taking reports of a plot to assassinate the chief executive of arms manufacturer Rheinmetall very seriously and will not be cowed by Russian intimidation, the German government said on Friday. A source familiar with the situation confirmed reporting by CNN and others that US intelligence officials warned the German authorities this year that Russia was plotting to assassinate Armin Papperger, the head of Europe’s biggest weapons producer, which has produced artillery shells and military vehicles for Ukraine. A US official, without confirming the report, said there has been an increased Russian efforts to conduct subversive or sabotage activities throughout Europe in the last five or six months. These activities seemed to be targeting buildings, facilities, companies, and people involved in the supply of weapons to Ukraine, the official said. The Rheinmetall plot was one of a series of Russian plans to assassinate defence industry executives across Europe supporting Ukraine's war effort, CNN reported. German security services were able to protect Papperger after Washington informed Germany, it said. "We will not allow ourselves to be intimidated by Russia and will continue to do everything we can to prevent Russian threats in Germany," Germany's Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said. Also read: Watch | Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's eye-roll as Biden arrives late to NATO summit goes viral One of the world's biggest producers of artillery and tank shells, Rheinmetall has not directly confirmed the reports but said "necessary measures are always taken" for security, in regular consultation with security authorities. The Kremlin denied the reports as fake, based on anonymous sources, and said they could not be taken seriously. In Washington, the White House declined to comment, but Adrienne Watson, a spokesperson for its National Security Council, said "Russia’s intensifying campaign of subversion is something that we are taking extremely seriously and have been intently focused on over the past few months." She said the US has been discussing the issue with NATO allies, who met for a summit in Washington this week. "We are actively working together to expose and disrupt these activities," she said. "We have also been clear that Russia's actions will not deter allies from continuing to support Ukraine." German defence group Hensoldt, which produces radar technology for the IRIS-T air defence system used in Ukraine, said it was reassessing safety measures. The weapons division for Diehl, the German company that manufactures the IRIS-T and also produces ammunition, said it was monitoring the situation closely and would adapt its security measures if necessary. BAE Systems has "very rigorous security in place, which is kept under constant review" a spokesperson said, declining to comment further. In April the German authorities arrested two German-Russian nationals on suspicion of plotting sabotage attacks, including on US military facilities, in an attempt to undermine military support for Ukraine. Germany also accuses Russia of the murder of an exiled Chechen-Georgian dissident in Berlin's Tiergarten park in broad daylight in 2019. The assassin, Vadim Krasikov, is serving a life sentence, and the court ruled that Russia was responsible for state terrorism. "The Tiergarten murder already showed that Russia does not shy away from assassination attempts here either. We take reports of further murder plans very seriously," said Justice Minister Marco Buschmann. "Our security forces are well positioned. Russia wants to weaken us, but it will not succeed: we are capable of defending ourselves." The Washington Post this week, citing Kremlin documents obtained by a European intelligence service, said Russia was making extensive efforts to find recruits for sabotage attacks. The documents show that in July 2023, Kremlin political strategists studied the Facebook profiles of more than 1,200 people they believed were workers at two major German plants — Aurubis and BASF in Ludwigshafen — to identify employees who could be manipulated into stirring unrest, the report said. The Kremlin said the allegations of Russian sabotage activity were "no more than a stoking of Russophobic hysteria", the report said. Rheinmetall's company value and Papperger's public profile have surged with a defence spending boom after the Russian invasion. Papperger has repeatedly advocated for more arms deliveries to Ukraine and urged the German government to increase defence spending in order to finance them. In May 2023, it said it had set up a joint venture with Ukrainian state-owned conglomerate Ukroboronprom to build and repair tanks in Ukraine. Russia's former President Dmitry Medvedev, a close ally of current President Vladimir Putin, said Russia would retaliate by hitting any facility Rheinmetall set up in Ukraine. Papperger is accompanied by security guards whenever he appears. Questions over his personal safety were already in focus this year when his garden house was set on fire by what tabloid newspaper Bild said were far-left activists. Speaking to reporters in May about the incident, Papperger said he was grateful he was being guarded by security personnel. "There are probably some people in the world who don't like what I do. In that respect, the Federal Republic of Germany is making sure that I am safe. I am grateful for that too," he told reporters at the time. "Thank God I wasn't there," he said of the attack on his garden house. "There are just a lot of crazy people in the world. The use of violence is something that I cannot accept. I am working with all my strength to ensure that we can defend ourselves against people who use violence. Some people don't like that." The Financial Times in a report said the levels of protection for Papperger were now similar to those for Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The vice-chair of the parliamentary intelligence oversight committee, conservative lawmaker Roderich Kiesewetter, warned of possible further Russian attacks in Germany. The foiled assassination attempt on Papperger should "not obscure the fact that Russia has other targets in its sights and is using espionage, sabotage and targeted killings," Kiesewetter told Handelsblatt. "It is not for nothing that Russia was designated a terrorist state by a German court." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. 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Russian assassination plot claims against Rheinmetall CEO dismissed by Kremlin as ‘fake news’

Russian authorities on Thursday (Jul 11) added late opposition leader Alexei Navalny's wife Yulia Navalnaya to the official federal list of “terrorists and extremists”. The development comes two days after a Moscow court issued an arrest warrant against the opposition figure.

Navalnaya currently resides outside Russia but if she decides to return to her country of origin, she would face immediate arrest and detention for six years.

Her personal details appeared Thursday in an online blacklist maintained by Rosfinmonitoring, a state agency designed to combat the financing of people and organisations Moscow deems "terrorists" or involved in "extremist activity".

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After Navalny died&nbsp;in a Russian prison, earlier this year, Navalnaya had declared that she would continue her late husband's work.

Now that Russia has officially designated her “extremist and terrorist”, the state can now freeze Navalnaya's bank accounts without a court order.

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Reacting to the development, Navalnaya’s spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said the speed of the Rosfinmonitoring designation means the opposition figure is “doing everything right.”

Navalnaya had previously slammed the court warrant issued two days ago, saying Russian leader Vladimir Putin was a war criminal and he should be in prison.

"Vladimir Putin is a killer and a war criminal. He belongs in prison," she said.

Navalny's former chief of staff Leonid Volkov termed the warrant a recognition of Yulia's efforts.

"Quite a recognition of Yulia's determination to continue Alexei’s fight!" Volkov said.

Previously, Russia had outlawed Navalny's organisations, adding them to the infamous list of "extremists and terrorists."

Watch:&nbsp;EU says Russia 'sole responsible' for Navalny death

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Navalnaya has stood her ground against Putin's regime despite pressure from Moscow. During the March elections, she had called for mass protests against the president by forming long queues outside voting stations.

(With inputs from agencies)

Russian authorities on Thursday (Jul 11) added late opposition leader Alexei Navalny's wife Yulia Navalnaya to the official federal list of “terrorists and extremists”.

Russian authorities on Thursday (Jul 11) added late opposition leader Alexei Navalny's wife Yulia Navalnaya to the official federal list of “terrorists and extremists”. The development comes two days after a Moscow court issued an arrest warrant against the opposition figure. Navalnaya currently resides outside Russia but if she decides to return to her country of origin, she would face immediate arrest and detention for six years. Her personal details appeared Thursday in an online blacklist maintained by Rosfinmonitoring, a state agency designed to combat the financing of people and organisations Moscow deems "terrorists" or involved in "extremist activity". Also read: Russian court issues arrest warrant against Alexei Navalny`s wife Yulia After Navalny died in a Russian prison, earlier this year, Navalnaya had declared that she would continue her late husband's work. Now that Russia has officially designated her “extremist and terrorist”, the state can now freeze Navalnaya's bank accounts without a court order. Also read: Putin critic Alexei Navalny awarded Dresden Peace Prize posthumously Reacting to the development, Navalnaya’s spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said the speed of the Rosfinmonitoring designation means the opposition figure is “doing everything right.” Navalnaya had previously slammed the court warrant issued two days ago, saying Russian leader Vladimir Putin was a war criminal and he should be in prison. "Vladimir Putin is a killer and a war criminal. He belongs in prison," she said. Navalny's former chief of staff Leonid Volkov termed the warrant a recognition of Yulia's efforts. "Quite a recognition of Yulia's determination to continue Alexei’s fight!" Volkov said. Previously, Russia had outlawed Navalny's organisations, adding them to the infamous list of "extremists and terrorists." Watch: EU says Russia 'sole responsible' for Navalny death × Navalnaya has stood her ground against Putin's regime despite pressure from Moscow. During the March elections, she had called for mass protests against the president by forming long queues outside voting stations. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia adds Alexei Navalny's wife Yulia to federal list of 'terrorists and extremists'

As NATO leaders gathered in Washington the long-anticipated transfer of F16 fighter jets to Ukraine has finally begun. As the war in Ukraine enters into a new phase the introduction of the F-16 fighter jets has sparked intense debate amongst many military strategists. Some have hailed it as a potential Game Changer now others are cautioning against the overestimating of its impact.

Russia-Ukraine war: Will F-16 fighter jets boost Ukraine's push against Russia?

Are there bioweapons in Ukraine? Russian Defence Ministry has released a video of military officials inspecting what it says is a chemical weapons lab that has been uncovered in the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, a town seized by troops in February this year.

Gravitas: Russia releases video of ‘Chemical Weapons Lab' in Avdiivka | Bioweapons in Ukraine?

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said that the alliance was “putting in place the foundations for Ukraine to prevail” in its effort to defend itself against Russia. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: NATO allies support Ukraine in using western weapons in Russia

U.S. intelligence discovered that Russia planned to assassinate the chief executive of German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall (RHMG.DE), opening new tab which has been producing artillery shells and military vehicles for Ukraine, media reported on Thursday.

Russia-NATO tensions: US says Russia tried to assassinate CEO of German arms firm

US intelligence discovered earlier this year that the Russian government planned to assassinate the chief executive of a powerful German arms manufacturer that has been producing artillery shells and military vehicles for Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

US claims Russian plot to kill Rheinmetall CEO

Russia will act to counter the planned US deployment of long-range missiles in Germany, as it regarded the NATO military alliance's actions as a serious threat to Russia's national security.

US to deploy long-range missiles in Germany by 2026

The United States and Germany made a big announcement at a NATO summit in Washington. US would begin deploying long-range fire capabilities in Germany in 2026. Watch this video to find out how Russia is reacting to the lateqst development.

How is Russia reacting to US plan to station long-range missiles in Germany?

Gravitas Recall | On this day, July 10, in the year 1991, Boris Yeltsin was sworn into office as Russia's first elected president. Molly Gambhir tells you more!

Gravitas recall  | July 10, 1991: Boris Yeltsin sworn in as Russia's first elected President

The Chinese and Russians are collaborating on a new Silk Road in the Arctic. On the 6th of July, As India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was preparing for his state visit to Russia, a train left Moscow for the Arctic. Did China leak the news of its departure to the media to dampen the mood around India-Russia summit?

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The fear of a renewed Cold War looms large as the United States and Russia are engaging in some pretty dangerous games of brinksmanship. At the recent NATO Summit in Washington the United States announced plans to deploy long range missiles in Germany and our next report gets you more details!

Russia-NATO tensions: US missile deployment ignites tensions with Russia

Since October 2023, sanctions imposed by the US, UK, and EU have targeted dozens of Russian oil tankers. The impact has been significant. Over half, or 53, of these sanctioned vessels currently sit idle.

53 Russian oil tankers go idle due to sanctions

The Russian authorities in the republic of Karelia, a region in the country's&nbsp;northwest, have announced a childbirth incentivisation policy for its female college students. Regional lawmakers have announced that females from local universities or colleges, under the age of 25, will be paid 100,000 rubles ($1,100) for giving birth to a healthy baby. The law, which comes into effect from January 1 next year, aims at shoring up the sinking fertility rate in Russia.

<h2>Efforts to boost birth rates</h2>

This is in line with several steps taken by the Russian government and other&nbsp;regions in Russia&nbsp;to boost birth rates, especially against the backdrop of the reported&nbsp;high casualties in the Ukraine war and the young workforce abandoning the country fearing forced mobilisation.

As per a report in Moscow Times, the Russian government is also exploring imposing a ban on contraceptives such as condoms. This comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin has already urged people to consider a family of three or more children as the "norm".

<h2>Putin's appeal to Russian women</h2>

In December last year, Putin reportedly urged Russian women to give birth to as many as eight children and make it a “norm” to create large families.

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"Many of our ethnic groups have preserved the tradition of having strong multigenerational families with four, five, or even more children. Let us remember that Russian families, many of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers had seven, eight, or even more children," said Putin, while addressing the World Russian People's Council in Moscow.

<h2>Concerns about the law</h2>

Many believe the law may do little to boost the country’s flagging birth rates due to a lack of economic security for women and protection.

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The law also clarifies that the bonus is unavailable to women giving birth to a stillborn child. Also, it is not clear whether women giving birth to a child with a disability would be eligible for payment or not.

The government has also put little emphasis on improving women's quality of life while decriminalising first-time domestic violence offences.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Russian authorities in the republic of Karelia, a region in the country's northwest, have announced a childbirth incentivisation policy for its female college students.

The Russian authorities in the republic of Karelia, a region in the country's northwest, have announced a childbirth incentivisation policy for its female college students. Regional lawmakers have announced that females from local universities or colleges, under the age of 25, will be paid 100,000 rubles ($1,100) for giving birth to a healthy baby. The law, which comes into effect from January 1 next year, aims at shoring up the sinking fertility rate in Russia. Efforts to boost birth rates This is in line with several steps taken by the Russian government and other regions in Russia to boost birth rates, especially against the backdrop of the reported high casualties in the Ukraine war and the young workforce abandoning the country fearing forced mobilisation. As per a report in Moscow Times, the Russian government is also exploring imposing a ban on contraceptives such as condoms. This comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin has already urged people to consider a family of three or more children as the "norm". Putin's appeal to Russian women In December last year, Putin reportedly urged Russian women to give birth to as many as eight children and make it a “norm” to create large families. Also read: Saudi Arabia warned G7 nations not to seize Russian assets, gave debt sale threat: Report "Many of our ethnic groups have preserved the tradition of having strong multigenerational families with four, five, or even more children. Let us remember that Russian families, many of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers had seven, eight, or even more children," said Putin, while addressing the World Russian People's Council in Moscow. Concerns about the law Many believe the law may do little to boost the country’s flagging birth rates due to a lack of economic security for women and protection. Watch: PM Modi discusses Russia-Ukraine war & West Asia crisis × The law also clarifies that the bonus is unavailable to women giving birth to a stillborn child. Also, it is not clear whether women giving birth to a child with a disability would be eligible for payment or not. The government has also put little emphasis on improving women's quality of life while decriminalising first-time domestic violence offences. (With inputs from agencies)

'Give birth to healthy baby, take $1,100': Russia's Karelia region announces policy for young females

NATO's outgoing Secretary General Yen Stoltenberg at the 3-day NATO Summit in Washington DC affirmed that Ukraine is on an irreversible path to the NATO membership. Watch to know more.

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Russia's far east region is proven to be a key topic of discussion during the Indian Prime Minister's visit to Moscow. Although the far east is underdeveloped with extreme weather, the region is of great strategic importance. In this exclusive ground report WION's Principal Correspondent Siddharth MP tells as to why Russia is in fact betting big on the Arctic and the far east region? Watch this report to know more!

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Russia-NATO tensions: Moscow warns of retaliation over NATO missile deployment

According to a draft joint communique seen by Reuters on Wednesday, NATO allies will pledge to support Ukraine on an "irreversible path" to integration and call on China to cease all support for Russia's war effort against Kyiv. Watch to know more.

NATO calls out China over Russia support, pledges long-term support for Ukraine

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