Consequently, foreign currency sales by exporters have plummeted, with import payments now 55% in rubles. Businesses have created alternative payment networks to mitigate sanctions, resulting in a more opaque trade setup that helps Russia adapt to the global monetary system challenges.

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China vowed to deepen ties with Russia just a day after US President Donald Trump warned of 100% tariffs on Moscow over the Ukraine war.

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From Sukhoi Su-57 to MiG-35, here's a look at the top five most powerful Russian fighter jets. The list also includes Sukhoi Su-25, Sukhoi Su-35S and MiG-31.

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Roman Starovoit had only been in his role as transport minister since May 2024, having taken office after Putin began a new six-year term as president. Before that, he served as the governor of Russia’s Kursk region for nearly five years.

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Trump on Sunday (Jul 6) also confirmed that he would start sending the first letters on tariffs and trade deals to several countries on Monday (Jul 7) as the deadline for the temporary pause on duties nears.

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BRICS was originally formed as a unified voice of emerging economies, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, positioning itself as a counterweight to the G7 and Western dominance.

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The global south-led organisation BRICS expand to 56 per cent of the world population and 44 per cent of the global GDP. BRICS leaders are meeting in Rio, Brazil, on July 6-7 for the 17th BRICS summit. Which countries are part of the 17th BRICS summit in 2025?

44% of global GDP, 56% of world population: Which countries are part of the 17th BRICS summit in 2025?

Badalov, who had been the vice president of the state-owned oil pipeline company since 2021, left a suicide note, said police. He has been looking after Transneft’s digital transformation since his appointment.

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Ukraine will become the first country in the world to receive the Ermine. Moreover, it will be the first order for the new-generation tactical platform.

'Silent move & silent watch': Ukraine becomes first country to receive 20 new Rheinmetall Ermine vehicles - Why they're so special?

The Russian president is in contact with Israel and Iran to end the bloodshed, saying that he believed that there was a diplomatic solution to the crisis. 

Putin the peacemaker? Russian president in talks with Israel, Iran to end bloodshed after Trump's two weeks deadline

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov also on Wednesday warned US, saying, “We caution Washington against even speculative, hypothetical options of this kind. It would be a step that would radically destabilize the entire situation.”

Israel-Iran war: Russia warns US against 'military action' in Iran - Why Putin doesn't want Trump to step in

Trump criticised then-US President Barack Obama and mistakenly blamed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for Russia’s removal, although Stephen Harper was actually Canada’s leader at the time.

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Simushir is part of the Kuril Islands, comprising 50 volcanic islands in the North Pacific Ocean. It stretches for eight kilometres and is visible from space.

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When further asked which side do you want to win, the Pentagon chief dodged the question and said that US President Donald Trump is committed to peace in the conflict.

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Six people died and several were injured in the large-scale strike in Ukraine, Ukrainian officials told CNN.

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Ukraine Security Service of Ukraine, the SBU, posted on Telegram, stating that they conducted a new unique special operation and struck the bridge for the third time.

'This time underwater': Ukraine hits Crimean bridge connecting to Russia in a unique special operation - Here's how they did it

Following the operation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the planning of the ‘audacious’ operation was carried out from right under the Kremlin’s nose – the headquarters located right next to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB).

Operation Spider Web: Did Zelensky outsmart Putin in his own country? Will Russia retaliate against Ukraine’s audacious attack?

The second round of talks between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations has concluded in Istanbul, according to Russian state media. The negotiations lasted for an hour.

Russia-Ukraine peace talks conclude in Istanbul: What the two nations agreed on

India had signed a $5.43 billion deal with Russia in 2018 for five S-400 regiments. So far, three of them have been delivered and deployed along India’s borders with Pakistan and China.

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Moscow Railways blamed the collapse on "illegal interference" but did not provide further details.

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The US Golden Dome plan raises global alarm, risking space militarization and challenging the 1967 Outer Space Treaty’s relevance.

US Golden Dome: Prelude to a new arms race

The alliance, which includes OPEC members and non-OPEC allies like Russia, has already hiked output by 411,000 bpd for both May and June 2025. 

OPEC+ eyes fresh oil output hike: What it means for global energy markets

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov QUAD alliance, consisting of the United States, Japan and Australia, and formed with trade interests to are organising naval and military exercises, and India must understand the agenda 

Lavrov says India is being forced by the QUAD and the US into military operations

At the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, Russia claimed the gold medal in ice hockey after defeating Germany 4-3 in a thrilling final. Four years down in Beijing , they secured silver, narrowly losing 2-1 to Finland.

In a blow to its ice hockey legacy, IOC bans Russia from 2026 Winter Olympics

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China, Russia react to Trump’s additional 10% tariff threat on BRICS nations

Is BRICS’ importance waning? Why Xi and Putin are skipping the Brazil summit

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