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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has pledged to avenge the killing of his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei, who died in U.S.-Israeli strikes in February. The vow came as funeral ceremonies concluding with burial in Mashhad drew delegations from dozens of countries, with conflicting reports on international attendance.
Russian Presidential Aide Nikolay Patrushev said Russia cannot be a great power without powerful military and trade fleets, emphasizing the Navy's role in protecting national interests and maintaining global status. He also outlined priorities including unmanned systems, infrastructure, and naval education.
Russia's ambassador to Venezuela, Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov, confirmed that humanitarian aid from a Russian company has been handed over to residents of Caracas and the worst-affected La Guaira state following the June 24 earthquake. The aid includes generators, medicines, food, and basic necessities, with a larger government-coordinated shipment expected soon.
Russian presidential aide Nikolay Patrushev said the US wants to resolve the Ukraine issue politically and diplomatically, but 'Euro-Nazis' are hindering the process. He stressed Russia's readiness for talks under its own conditions, citing the need to protect Russian-speaking people in Donbas.
Russia's Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov announced that agricultural producers have been included in the priority category for fuel supplies, with necessary volumes available. A temporary ban on diesel exports was introduced to increase reserves and prevent panic buying, as confirmed during a meeting chaired by Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut.
US President Donald Trump said Washington agreed to Iran's request to continue talks, but stressed the ceasefire is over. The announcement follows an exchange of strikes this week and comes as Qatari mediators visit Tehran. Iranian state media denied any request for talks was made.
US President Donald Trump said he has left instructions for a retaliatory strike on Iran at levels 'never seen before' if he is assassinated, amid reports of an Iranian plot. Israel reportedly shared intelligence on the alleged plot, which Trump disputed, while US Ambassador Mike Huckabee confirmed the warning and dismissed prospects of peace with Iran.
TASS, citing sources in Middle East air traffic control, reports US Navy aircraft, including a Boeing E-3B Sentry and refueling tankers, have been detected over the Persian Gulf near Iranian-controlled airspace. The report comes amid heightened tensions following the collapse of a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
Drone Expo 2026 in Kazan featured over 1,000 unmanned aerial vehicle models, including the Slon cargo quadcopter capable of carrying 80 kg, interceptor drones, agricultural UAVs, and detection systems. The event highlighted Russia's growing UAV industry and its applications in military, agriculture, and defense.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that Burundi is interested in Russian technical assistance for building small nuclear power plants, with a memorandum signed with Rosatom and training underway. Talks in Bujumbura also covered hydropower projects, chemical plant investments, and alternative financing amid Western sanctions affecting goods transit.
Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov announced at the Innoprom exhibition that Russia is developing financial and leasing instruments to help its aircraft enter foreign markets, citing interest from India and Indonesia. He also said the Il-114-300 will be certified for unpaved runway landings next year.
US President Donald Trump said Washington would grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air defense missiles, a move that would make Ukraine the third country after Japan and Germany to build them. The announcement came after NATO allies agreed on a €140 billion military aid package at the Ankara summit, while a separate US-Ukraine minerals deal signed earlier has already drawn its first US contribution.
The Bank of Russia set the official dollar exchange rate at 76.6647 rubles for July 11-13, 2026, up 73.47 kopecks from the previous indicator. The euro rose by 1 ruble 7.55 kopecks to 87.6661 rubles, and the yuan increased by 14.21 kopecks to 11.3037 rubles, according to TASS.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, reaffirming Kazakhstan's position against the proliferation of nuclear weapons and enriched uranium. The leaders discussed bilateral economic cooperation, and Tokayev invited Trump to visit Kazakhstan.
A Russian unmanned aircraft expert claims US secret services were involved in plotting an attack on a military airfield in Rostov-on-Don, using AI-integrated FPV drones. The assertion comes alongside reports of thwarted plots and a drone allegedly built with foreign help to target a high-ranking Russian official.
Iran's top security official has warned that attacks on Iranian infrastructure will be met with retaliation, following reports that the US is considering strikes on Iranian facilities. Tensions have escalated since the US resumed airstrikes on July 8 amid disputes over the Strait of Hormuz, with Qatar mediating talks.
Turkish media report that Ankara may soon announce the resale of its Russian-made S-400 air defense systems to a third country, possibly a Persian Gulf nation such as the UAE or Qatar. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia remains in contact with Turkey on the matter, which he described as extremely sensitive. Turkey purchased the systems in 2017 for $2.5 billion and was later excluded from the US F-35 program.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi and Rosatom chief Alexey Likhachev met in Kaliningrad for talks on nuclear safety, with Grossi reaffirming that attacks on any nuclear plant are utterly unacceptable. The meeting covered the Zaporozhye NPP and Bushehr in Iran, as Russian officials voiced concerns about recent incidents and called for stronger IAEA responses.
In three separate incidents over recent weeks, Ukrainian drone attacks have injured civilians and damaged property in the Kherson Region, according to Russian-appointed officials. The reports detail injuries in Kakhovka, Nizhniye Serogozy, and Gladkovka, as well as a fatal attack near Chongar.
At the Drone Expo 2026 in Kazan, Russian developers showcased new interceptor drones, including the AI-equipped Hunt that anticipates target maneuvers, the Aist reconnaissance-strike system, and the Malyutka short-range interceptor. TASS reported the announcements, citing company representatives.