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Russia says it accepted US proposals at Alaska summit; Lavrov accuses Europe and Zelensky of pushing Trump to backtrack

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow accepted US proposals for a Ukraine settlement made at the Alaska summit, while alleging that European allies and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are trying to persuade President Donald Trump to renege. Lavrov also linked Kiev's dismissive stance to ongoing Western weapons supplies, including drones and intelligence support.

1 outlet · 3 articles Jul 17

Lavrov and Bayramov Hold Talks in Moscow, Describe Them as 'Useful and Substantial'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov in Moscow, with both sides characterizing the talks as practical and substantial. The ministers discussed bilateral relations, regional issues, and highlighted ongoing cooperation, including trade, investment, and educational ties.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 17

New Naftogaz head appointed as Koretsky takes prime minister role

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Sergey Fedorenko as the new head of Naftogaz, replacing Sergey Koretsky, who has been named prime minister. Koretsky, a former business executive with no government experience, is described as a close associate of a figure implicated in a corruption scandal.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 17

Russia and Azerbaijan Work to Deepen Ties Under 2022 Allied Declaration, Lavrov Says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow and Baku are working to fully realize the potential of the 2022 Declaration on Allied Cooperation. He also highlighted Russia's readiness to facilitate transport and economic links between Azerbaijan and Armenia, as well as progress in bilateral trade and investment.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 17

Trump revives election fraud claims, releases declassified documents

President Donald Trump delivered a primetime speech alleging vulnerabilities in US election systems, claiming China compromised voter data and that noncitizens are registered to vote. Intelligence assessments contradict key claims, and experts note that possessing public data does not imply altered votes.

4 outlets · 6 articles Jul 17

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Notes Positive Economic Trend with Russia

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Moscow, describing the talks as productive and candid. Bayramov highlighted the positive economic trend between the two countries despite global challenges and emphasized strong people-to-people ties.

1 outlet · 3 articles Jul 17

Eastern Economic Forum 2025: Open to All Nations Despite Geopolitical Tensions, Says Trutnev

The Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) will take place in Vladivostok from September 1-4 under the theme 'The Far East: Development for the Benefit of People.' Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev emphasized the forum's openness to all countries, with 75 nations expected to attend and agreements worth 6.5 trillion rubles ($82.75 billion) planned.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 17

Russia denies accusations of meddling in US elections — Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov resolutely denied accusations of Russian interference in US elections, citing prior investigations that found no influence. A US lawmaker echoed that claims of collusion were part of a political campaign, pointing to declassified documents that disproved them.

1 outlet · 3 articles Jul 17

Kiev endangers European security after Zaporozhye NPP engineer's killing — LPR official

Russian and LPR officials accuse Kiev of a premeditated drone strike that killed Zaporozhye NPP chief engineer Alexander Yakovlev, with claims of NATO involvement and criticism of IAEA's response.

1 outlet · 4 articles Jul 17

Protests over Ukraine defense minister's dismissal spread to four cities

Protests over Ukraine's dismissal of Defense Minister have spread from the capital to at least three other cities, with crowds chanting "Shame!" and demanding his reinstatement, as TASS and the Financial Times report differing opinions rift in the military leadership and parliamentary majority.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 17

Xi urges inclusive AI governance, warns of 'new historical injustices'

Chinese President Xi Jinping used the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai to position China as a champion of open-source AI, pledging support for developing nations and warning against unequal access creating 'new historical injustices.' His remarks came amid US-China tech rivalry, with reports also noting a US presidential attack and China unveiling a large open AI model.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 17

Canadian wildfire smoke blankets US cities, triggering health warnings

Smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires has blanketed a wide swathe of the United States, causing hazardous air quality in cities including Detroit, Chicago and New York. Authorities have urged residents to limit outdoor activity, with some areas recording pollution levels far beyond what is considered healthy.

4 outlets · 6 articles Jul 17

SpaceX's 13th Starship test flight launches after aborted attempt

SpaceX launched its 13th Starship test flight on July 25 after a previous attempt was aborted due to engine failure and a later postponement due to weather. The mission includes deploying 20 Starlink V3 satellites and a splashdown in the Indian Ocean.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 17

Qatar says it intercepted missiles; child wounded in Doha, blasts heard

Qatar's Defense Ministry announced its armed forces intercepted a missile attack targeting the country's territory. A second series of blasts was heard in Doha, and a child was wounded by missile fragments, according to TASS. Air raid alerts were issued to residents' phones in Qatar, and Bahrain also sounded civil defense sirens.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 17

Multiple explosions reported in Iranian port city of Chabahar

Three explosions were heard in the Iranian port city of Chabahar, according to the IRIB broadcaster. Separately, the maritime traffic management center at the port was damaged in a US strike, though operations continued. The US military also attacked a rail hub in Bandar Abbas, wounding two people.

1 outlet · 3 articles Jul 17

Russian officials accuse West of complicity in terror attacks on Russian soil

Russian officials have accused the West of complicity in terrorist acts committed by the Kiev regime, describing them as a joint crime. The accusations come from UN envoy Anna Yevstigneyeva, Foreign Ministry officials, and spokesperson Maria Zakharova.

1 outlet · 4 articles Jul 16

Russia Warns EU 'Distributing Military Orders' for Ukraine as Tensions Escalate

Russian officials have accused the European Union of becoming a distributor of military orders for Ukraine, while downplaying planned Coalition of the Willing exercises in Poland as symbolic. The statements come amid heightened tensions over Western support for Ukraine.

1 outlet · 3 articles Jul 16

US Senate Bill on Russia Sanctions: No Deadline Set, Trump Signals Support

The US Senate has no deadline for considering a bill that would impose secondary tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas. President Trump has signaled openness to signing it, despite not fully endorsing all provisions. The bill, originally proposing 500% tariffs, has been revised to 100% for the five largest buyers.

2 outlets · 4 articles Jul 16

Russia says European countries increasingly admit they cannot sustain Ukraine aid

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said more European countries are publicly acknowledging they cannot maintain Brussels' course of unlimited assistance to Kyiv, and accused EU leadership of using summits as a lever of coercion. Her comments came in response to recent Ukraine-related regional summits.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 16

Russia warns South Korea over NATO military cooperation

Russia has expressed serious concern over South Korea's deepening military cooperation with NATO, calling it unacceptable for Seoul to become a de facto participant in the alliance's rearmament efforts. The statement follows a meeting between Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko and South Korean Ambassador Lee Seok Bae, while Seoul maintains that technological integration with NATO will not damage relations with Moscow.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 16