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Officials report army drone with Ukrainian inscriptions shot down in Belarus
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A drone loaded with explosives crashed in Minsk early Tuesday, Belarusian officials have confirmed. The unmanned aircraft, which reportedly bore Ukrainian-language warnings and used components from Western countries, was brought down...
Polish Troops Open Fire on Migrants at Belarus Border
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Polish troops opened fire Tuesday evening on a group of migrants attempting to cross the Poland-Belarus border, wounding a Sudanese national, the Polish army confirmed Wednesday. The shooting took place at 8:37 p.m. local time (1837GMT)...
Belarus shares update on placement of Russian Oreshnik missiles
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has announced that Russian Oreshnik hypersonic missile systems will be stationed in Belarus by the end of 2025, following an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Lukashenko made the...
Belarus frees 14 inmates throughout visit of Trump’s envoy
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Belarus has freed 14 prisoners, including well-known opposition figure Sergey Tikhanovsky, following a visit from US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Keith Kellogg. After holding six-and-a-half hours of talks with Belarusian...
Serbia committed to developing stable, partnership relations with Belarus
The Government of the Republic of Serbia
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July 15, 2025
Вулин је том приликом саопштио да овај пројекат Европска унија финансира са 6,5 милиона евра, а Национална служба за запошљавање (НСЗ) суфинансира са 3,5 милиона евра. Пројекат, како је објаснио, предвиђа да у простору који припада општинама и...
Potential for improving cooperation with Belarus in many areas
The Government of the Republic of Serbia
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July 15, 2025
Minister without portfolio in charge of international economic cooperation and the social position of the church in the country and abroad Nenad Popović, PhD, today led a Serbian delegation at the 12th session of the Intergovernmental...
Belarusian leader emphasizes national security is tied with Russia
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko emphasized on Thursday that his country’s national security is deeply tied to its close partnership with Russia, its nearest ally. Addressing a gathering of ambassadors in Minsk, he highlighted...
Analyst states BRICS providing worldwide substitution to Western monopoly
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) BRICS is increasingly seen as a strategic counterbalance to the declining Western-led global order, experts highlighted at the 3rd Russian-African Conference in Pretoria, South Africa. Foreign policy analyst Sanusha Naidu told RT that...
Putin declares conclusion of first mass-production Oreshnik
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday that the first mass-produced Oreshnik hypersonic missile system has officially entered service with Russia’s military. Speaking during a briefing on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, he...
Moscow prepares for Intervision, Eurovision rival
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Preparations are ramping up in Moscow for Intervision, a new international music competition set to rival Eurovision. With just 50 days remaining until the main event, ticket sales for the grand finale officially opened on Friday. The...
Trump warns BRICS with tariffs due to ‘anti-US’ agenda
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on BRICS nations, accusing the group of pursuing policies that harm American interests. Speaking from the White House on Wednesday, Trump claimed BRICS is attempting to...
Poland Detains 32 Individuals Suspected of Collaborating with Russia
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Polish authorities have arrested 32 individuals of multiple nationalities in connection with a sweeping campaign of sabotage and arson, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced Tuesday, linking the acts to Russian intelligence efforts. "We...
At Brussels Rose-Roth seminar, European and NATO parliamentarians commit to strengthen democratic resilience and defence
NATO Parliamentary Assembly
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July 29, 2025
29 July 2025 As NATO, the European Union (EU) and their respective members make historic commitments to bolster defence, resilience and preparedness, the need to increase cooperation in a new era of strategic competition is critical. NATO and the...
Lavrov Addresses Brotherly Ties with North Korea
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has identified North Korea as one of Moscow’s most dependable partners in Asia, emphasizing the longstanding fraternal and military connections between the two nations. He commended Pyongyang’s...
Russian flag carrier stops more than 40 flights as hacker team claims cyberattack
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s national airline, Aeroflot, canceled more than 40 flights on Monday due to what it described as an information system failure. The airline, based at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport, did not specify the cause of the...
Lavrov hails ‘fraternal ties’ with N-Korea
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has highlighted North Korea as one of Moscow’s most dependable allies in Asia, emphasizing decades of strong military and fraternal ties and praising Pyongyang’s support amid the Ukraine conflict....
Lavrov Hails North Korea as Moscow’s Steadfast Partner
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has identified North Korea as one of Moscow’s most steadfast partners in Asia, highlighting the longstanding fraternal and military bonds between the two nations. He also praised Pyongyang’s...
Hacker group claims responsibility of attacking Russian airline’s digital infrastructure
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Over 40 flights operated by Russia’s main airline were canceled on Monday due to what the company described as a technical malfunction affecting its internal systems, as reported by various sources. The airline’s headquarters, located at...
Stellantis Reports First Half 2025 Results Reflecting External Headwinds and Ongoing Recovery Actions; Financial Guidance Re-Established
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 29, 2025
Stellantis Reports First Half 2025 Results Reflecting External Headwinds and Ongoing Recovery Actions; Financial Guidance Re-Established Net revenues of €74.3 billion, down 13% compared to H1 2024 primarily driven by Y-o-Y declines in North...
Lithuania could prohibit Russian nationals from politics
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania’s largest opposition party, the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TSLKD), has introduced a bill that would prohibit Russian passport holders from acting as founders, members, or donors of political parties in the...