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Russia Developing Economy, Achieving New Results in Defense Industry - Putin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is developing its economy, improving its armed forces and achieving new results in the defense industry, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
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Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 7, 2026
Kremlin: Europe’s militarization concerns Russia
Kremlin: Europe’s militarization concerns Russia
teleSUR English
· Jun 23, 2026
The West Is Preparing for War Against Russia: Putin
The Russian leader confirmed that his nation is modernizing its nuclear forces and weapons. On Tuesday, President Vladimir Putin held a traditional meeting with the top graduates of Russia’s military academies. At the event, held in St. George’s Hall at the Grand Kremlin Palace, he once again denounced that Western countries are preparing to wage []
DW News
· Jun 28, 2026
Russian President Putin acknowledges fuel supply problems | DW News
Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged a "deficit" in fuel supplies, with shortages and long queues reported at petrol stations across the country. The situation follows a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes targeting oil refineries and energy infrastructure, which analysts say has disrupted production and forced authorities to impose export curbs and rationing measures in several regions. #dwnews #ukrainewar #putin For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
PravdaReport
· Jun 30, 2026
Russia Confirms Plans to Import Gasoline to Stabilize Domestic Fuel Market
Russia is indeed planning to import a certain volume of gasoline in order to support the domestic market, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. According to him, the purchases would become another step toward stabilizing the market, aimed at reducing this wave of heightened demand, provided that agreements on pricing can be reached. At the same time, the Kremlin representative declined to specify from which countries the fuel would be purchased. Russia Discusses Energy Cooperation With Kazakhstan Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. According to the Kremlin, the leaders discussed several topics, including mutually beneficial bilateral projects in trade, economic cooperation, and the energy sector.
DawnNews English
· Jun 29, 2026
Putin Dismisses Ukraine's Offer: Russia Won't Pause Long-Range Strikes | Dawn News English
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukraine's proposal for a mutual halt to long-range strikes, arguing that it would distract from Moscow's military objectives. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #russiaukrainewar #geopolitics #internationalrelations #globalsecurity #peacetalks #militarystrategy #europeansecurity #worldnews #Ukraine #russia #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
The Kyiv Independent
· Jun 22, 2026
What 30 years in Ukraine taught one of its biggest investors
As the Ukrainian business community prepares for its biggest annual event — the Ukraine Recovery Conference, this year taking place in Gdansk — foreign investment in the country is once again set to be a central topic.Russia’s full-scale invasion has brought unprecedented attention to Ukraine, not only
BRICS News
· Jun 28, 2026
JUST IN: 🇷🇺 President Putin says the West has failed to inflict a "strategic defeat"
JUST IN: President Putin says the West has failed to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia.@BRICSNews
TASS
· Jun 23, 2026
Putin rejects Western allegations about Russian threat as false claims
As the Russian leader emphasized, the West is openly discussing preparations for war with Russia and increasing its defense budgets
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 4, 2026
Putin Says Border Security Zone With Ukraine ‘Significantly Expanded,’ Invokes Historical Claim on Land
Vladimir Putin said Russia's security zone along its border with Ukraine has been significantly expanded in recent months, and described the border regions as historically Russian land — a phrase that has preceded each of Russia's previous territorial annexations since 2014.
Russia Today
· Jun 28, 2026
West trying to destabilize Russia, unable to beat it on battlefield – Putin (VIDEO)
The West is trying to destabilize Russia from inside, unable to beat it on the battlefield, President Vladimir Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Valdai Discussion Club
· Jun 29, 2026
Talking With Our Neighbours
While economic wellbeing and prosperity are matters of central importance to any state, it is security interests that constitute the first and foremost priority in foreign policy decisions. The post-Soviet space is a region critical to Russian security, and it is the part of the world that provides external powers with the most opportunities to threaten Russia proper. With stakes as high as they are, constructive and honest dialogue with Russia’s neighbours is something that should remain front and centre of Russian foreign policy, writes Timofei Bordachev, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 2, 2026
Russian Attack Used 35,000 Foreign Components
Ukraine’s presidential commissioner for sanctions policy, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, said Russia’s latest overnight missile and drone attack relied on roughly 35,000 foreign-made components. He urged manufacturers and governments to tighten export controls, arguing that Russia continues to obtain critical technologies through intermediary supply chains despite existing sanctions.
Al Jazeera
· Jul 7, 2026
Russia touts ‘war with NATO’ amid losses in Ukraine
As Russia faces challenges on the frontlines and at home, President Putin's backers decry Kyiv's Western allies.
Meduza.io
· Jun 29, 2026
Ukrainian drones have struck nearly every major Russian refinery. Which facilities have yet to be hit?
Ukrainian forces have been systematically targeting Russian oil refineries. By the end of May 2026, the Reuters news agency reported, not a single major refinery in the European part of Russia had escaped a Ukrainian drone attack. Many have been hit multiple times. The strikes have forced plants to cut or halt production, setting off a large-scale fuel crisis across the country.
Daily Express
· Jul 9, 2026
Panicking Putin makes dramatic move amid chronic fuel crisis - ‘in place until July 31’
Russia's oil industry has been targeted by Ukraine in a bid to destroy one of the Kremlin's main war revenue sources.
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jun 24, 2026
Russians redeploy air defences to Moscow and Kerch Bridge. We'll draw our own conclusions – Zelenskyy
Russia has concentrated a significant number of air defence systems in Moscow and in the Kerch Bridge area following drone strikes by Ukraine's defence forces, as reported by Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.
The Postil Magazine
· Jul 1, 2026
Assessing Russia’s Strategy of Cultivating Right-Wing Actors in the West
Introduction Is Russia waging a calculated, ideological war against the liberal democratic order by strategically cultivating far-right movements in the
Libyan News Agency
· Jun 24, 2026
Dbeibah discusses with a Russian delegation ways to enhance economic and investment cooperation between Libya and Russia
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Reuters
· Jul 7, 2026
Russians race to adapt cars to use LPG amid gasoline shortage
Russians are lining up to adapt their cars to run on liquefied petroleum gas after Ukrainian attacks on refineries have created nationwide fuel shortages, increased gasoline prices and led to long lines at filling stations. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #Russia #Gasoline #LPG #car #RussiaUkraineWar #shortage Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4wuopAi 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
The Daily Beast
· Jun 29, 2026
Putin Suffers Fresh Humiliation After Being Forced to Admit Crisis
Sputnik/Alexander Shcherbak/Pool via ReutersVladimir Putin admitted that waves of Ukrainian attacks have resulted in Russia facing a “certain shortage” of fuel.The Russian president made the stark admission as Ukraine ramped up its strikes on Moscow’s major oil refineries during the conflict, which is now in its fifth year.“As for strikes against critical infrastructure in general, and energy infrastructure in particular, of course, these attacks on our infrastructure facilities create problems,” Putin said in an interview published by the Kremlin. “That’s obvious.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
Prensa Latina
· Jun 26, 2026
Russia to expand energy technologies export to BRICS
Moscow, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) Russia intends to boost supplies of energy resources and the export of its technologies and production solutions to the BRICS countries, Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov informed. The post Russia to expand energy technologies export to BRICS first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Sputnik
· Jun 26, 2026
Russia Pulverizes Key Ukrainian Targets: Recruitment Hub, Arms Depot, and Refinery
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces also hammered a territorial recruitment center and weapons storage facilities in Kiev, in addition to an oil refinery in Kremenchug, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday
Euromaidan Press
· Jun 25, 2026
After eight months, Kostiantynivka is falling. Why some Ukrainian commanders would rather fight the open fields behind it
Russia's first strategic win of the year is a ruined city—and Ukraine's drone-centric defense may not miss it the way it once would have.
The Economist
· Jun 25, 2026
Why is Putin suddenly under pressure? | The Economist
As Ukrainian strikes hit infrastructure deep inside Russia, discontent is building across Russian society. The Economist assesses what these challenges mean for Putin's future. #putin #russia #ukraine Read more: https://econ.st/4w8rEgH Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist
Drudge Retort
· Jul 2, 2026
Sweden: Russian Threat Will Outlast Vladimir Putin
Thomas Nilsson, head of Sweden's Military Intelligence and Security Service (MUST) reported that Russia is likely to remain a security threat long after President Vladimir Putin (73) leaves office, describing Moscow's confrontation with the West as deep, structural, and enduring.
The Moscow Times
· Jul 4, 2026
Ukraine Denies Russian Capture of Key Eastern City Kostiantynivka
Russia's military told Putin that its forces had taken control of the city, a strategic target that Moscow has long sought in its advance through the Donetsk region.
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 8, 2026
Should the West Stop Fearing Putin?
"The only benefit Russia has is the THREAT." Former Commander of US Army Europe Ben Hodges says the West should not be deterred by Russia's nuclear threats.
Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 29, 2026
Russia Targets Ukraine’s Fortress Belt in Major Offensive
Russia is slowly advancing into Kostiantynivka, a strategic city in Ukraine, while its progress along the broader 1,200-km front has mostly stalled. Fighting has started in the city, with Russian soldiers trying to infiltrate its outskirts, indicating that close-quarters combat may soon occur. Kostiantynivka is vital as it forms part of Ukraine’s defensive line in [] The post Russia Targets Ukraine’s Fortress Belt in Major Offensive appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Proto Thema - English
· Jul 8, 2026
Russia bans diesel exports to address fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes
The country's energy system is one of the strongest in the world, Putin says The post Russia bans diesel exports to address fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes appeared first on ProtoThema English.
B92.net
· Jul 7, 2026
Fortifications raised; General mobilization underway; An all-out war with Russia about to begin? PHOTO/VIDEO
As U.S. President Donald Trump questions existing security guarantees and seeks to reduce U.S. military presence in Europe, countries bordering Russia are building fortifications, increasing the number of reservists, purchasing tanks and drones, Politico says.
BizNews
· Jul 5, 2026
Ian Bremmer on BizNews: Why a frustrated Putin is the world's next big risk
Ian Bremmer on BizNews: Why a frustrated Putin is the world's next big risk
South China Morning Post
· Jun 23, 2026
Russia considers fuel imports amid Ukraine’s strikes on refineries: newspaper
Russia is considering fuel imports and corresponding subsidies to cap prices as ways to mitigate supply disruptions of petrol and diesel caused by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries, Vedomosti daily reported on Tuesday, citing two unnamed sources. Numerous regions across Russia, the world’s third-largest crude oil producer, have reported restrictions on fuel sales, rising prices of oil products and long queues at filling stations due to supply shortages. Apart from supplying crude oil...
AzerNews
· Jul 5, 2026
Naftogaz reports renewed Russian attacks on energy infrastructure
Russian forces have been targeting Naftogaz's gas production facilities in Ukraine's Poltava, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions for a second consecutive day, the state-owned energy company said, AzerNEWS reports.
Baltic News Network
· Jul 8, 2026
Russia cashes in: Fertilizer exports generate billions for the aggressor state
The European Union’s ban on the transit of Belarusian mineral fertilizers through EU member states is generating hundreds of millions—and potentially billions—of U.S. dollars in annual revenue for Russia. At the same time, the world, including Latvia, faces the risk of a global fertilizer shortage that could directly affect crop yields and future food supplies, [] The post Russia cashes in: Fertilizer exports generate billions for the aggressor state appeared first on Baltic News Network.
Al-Monitor
· Jun 23, 2026
Russia eyes diesel export ban, fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes; Crimea restricts public life
MOSCOW, June 23 (Reuters) - Russia is considering a diesel export ban, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday, while a newspaper reported on possible fuel imports to tackle shortages, especially in Crimea, which tightened restrictions on public services and activities.Russian President Vladimir Putin also made his first comments about Ukraine's recent strikes on civilian infrastructure, including on Moscow's oil refinery, saying they were a ploy to destabilise society.
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