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[Photo] There will be many young people among United Russia candidates representing the future [...]

There will be many young people among United Russia candidates representing the future-defining generation – Vladimir PutinI would like to use this opportunity and offer greetings to our younger comrades and associates on Youth Day that was marked yesterday. I am convinced they will perform admirably both during the election campaign and in their future work.See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

Lavrov believes Japan still has supporters of cooperation with Russia

The top diplomat's message was read out at the exhibition’s opening ceremony at the Russian Embassy in Tokyo

IOC decision paves way for Russia's return to international sport

The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, marking a significant step towards Russia's reintegration into the Olympic fold ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #olympics #sports #russia Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4peedK6 👉 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

Why Wong-Putin meet doesn’t mean Singapore’s going soft on Russia

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s trip to Russia as part of an Asean delegation to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin despite the city state’s ongoing sanctions against Moscow was a pragmatic move, analysts said. They pointed to considerations such as the island republic’s role as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations next year, on top of the region’s search for energy security. Wong met Putin in Kazan for the first time on the sidelines of the Asean-Russia Commemorative...

Did Putin Give Up Part of the Spoils of War in Ukraine Because of the Olympics in America?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, clearing the path for Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The IOC states its decision is based on the Russian Olympic Committee no longer including regional sports organizations from the Ukrainian territories of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia. Has Russia quietly renounced it’s desire for control over these territories? And what does it want in return?

Ukrainian strike ignites Russian oil refinery, as Putin Admits ‘difficult period’

Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the United Russia party congress in Moscow, on June 28, 2026. © Ekaterina Shtukina, AP Debris from downed Ukrainian drones sparked a blaze at a major oil refinery in Russia on Sunday, according to local authorities. This comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his country was “going through []

Russia and US bear ‘special responsibility’ for global security – Putin

Putin has congratulated Trump on US Independence Day, saying Russia and the US bear ‘special responsibility’ for global security Read Full Article at RT.com

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

US had no reason to attack Iran Medvedev

Russias ex-president went to Tehran to pay his last respects to late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali KhameneiThe US-Israeli attack on Iran earlier this year was completely unprovoked, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has stated on his way back from the Islamic Republic. The deputy chair of Russia's Security Council attended the funeral ceremony for Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali

After Doping Scandals And War Ban, Russia Moves Toward Olympic Return

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) this week provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), opening the door to Russia’s potential return for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The announcement paves the way for Russia’s broader return to Olympic competition after several years of sanctions, doping scandals, and restrictions tied to ...

Paranoid Putin, 73, Makes Major Move After Humiliating Attacks

Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP via Getty ImagesVladimir Putin has urgently recalled frontline defense systems to help fortify Moscow after a run of humiliating Ukrainian drone strikes on the Russian capital. The 73-year-old president has now had the gun-and-missile-launcher system set atop a massive oil refinery in the city, which provides for up to 40 percent of the capital’s fuel needs and, notably, sits less than 10 miles from his offices at the Kremlin, according to The Telegraph.His scramble to fortify Moscow follows a barrage of drone strikes on June 18—the largest of the war so far to hit the city—that reportedly ripped into the refinery and sent a silo cap spinning skyward.Read more at The Daily Beast.

As Russia continues bombing Ukraine, international sports organizations embrace Moscow

As Russia continues its war of conquest against Ukraine, causing thousands of deaths, international sports organizations are eyeing to welcome Russian athletes and teams back into international competition.The International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to lift its suspension on Russian participation on July 7, provoking angry reactions from Ukraine and

Putin is asking for peace talks. It’s time to kick him while he’s down

Putin is rattled and Trump needs a win – this is the chance for Ukraine and her allies to force the collapse of Russia’s army and push back against its land grab, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

Could this man change Russia? | The Economist

Why is Russia’s top oligarch speaking out now? Andrey Melnichenko, one of Russia’s richest men, spoke to The Economist’s Russia editor, Arkady Ostrovsky, for almost 60 hours. Melnichenko lays out the pressures the country is under and how it needs to change. #russia #putin #ukraine Read more: bit.ly/4f6fQoj 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

Representatives of 15 countries gather in Moscow for diplomatic reception marking BRICS 20th anniversary

Moscow [Russia], June 23 (ANI): A ceremonial diplomatic reception marking the 20th anniversary of the BRICS grouping was held at the M. I. Rudomino All-Russia State Library for Foreign Literature in Moscow, bringing together diplomats from BRICS member states, partner countries, experts and members of the Russian public, as reported by TV BRICS.The reception formed one of the key events of BRICS Anniversary Week

Russians to Compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Games

However, the Olympic Committee has not yet decided whether the Russian symbols can be displayed in competitions. On Tuesday, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), which had been in effect since October 2023. It also recommended that international federations remove restrictions stemming from the Ukrainian war []

IOC provisionally lifts suspension of Russian Olympic Committee

IOC President Kirsty Coventry spoke about the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board's decision to provisionally lift the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) that had been in effect since October 2023, ending neutral status vetting for Russian athletes, a step toward Russia's return and ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

Lawmakers Slam International Olympic Committee’s Move on Russia

U.S. lawmakers from both parties are criticizing the International Olympic Committee after it voted this week to provisionally allow the Russian Olympic Committee back into competition, arguing the decision sends the wrong message as Russia continues its war against Ukraine. The criticism came as Moscow presses ahead with its military campaign more than four years []...Click to read more

Kremlin: Russia is not pursuing Anchorage deal compliance but "victory"

Yuri Ushakov, an aide to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, has said Moscow is seeking victory and the achievement of its own goals, rather than the fulfilment of the agreements reached during the meeting between Putin and Donald Trump in Anchorage.

Takaichi to skip NATO summit in July

Since Russia began invading Ukraine in 2022, NATO has invited Japan's leader to attend its summits.

IOC lifts Russian Olympic Committee ban, opening door for 2028 Games

IOC lifts Russian Olympic Committee ban, opening door for 2028 Games

Russians could compete at L.A. Games: IOC

Russia applauds provisional lifting of suspension

Russia “agrees” to approve resolution on final US-Iran deal in UNSC

The Russian Foreign Ministry has expressed its assent in approving the resolution on the final US-Iran deal at the United Nations Security Council, noting that Moscow would take part in the process once final agreements between Washington and Tehran are reached.

IOC opens door for all Russian athletes at Olympics, drawing criticism from Sweden

IOC opens door for all Russian athletes at Olympics, drawing criticism from Sweden

IOC Temporarily Restores Membership of Russian Olympic Committee

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided on Tuesday to temporarily restore the membership of the Russian Olympic Committee in the organization.

Russia ready to continue discussing Ukraine with US, Putin says

The Kremlin expects U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to travel to Moscow to continue talks on ending the war in Ukraine once Washington is no longer preoccupied with the conflict with Iran, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in ...

Russia inches closer to Olympic comeback — and may fly its flag in LA 2028

The road for Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles just got a little smoother. The International Olympic Committee Executive Board announced on Tuesday it's lifted a ban on the Russian Olympic Committee that had been in place since October 2023 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Putin plots to wipe out world's infrastructure from space

Vladimir Putin could be taking Russia's military into space as security experts flag a 'space warfare domino effect' that could trouble the world

Dmitry Chernyshenko, Valery Falkov and Gennady Krasnikov congratulate laureates of UNESCO–Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences

Dmitry Chernyshenko, Valery Falkov and Gennady Krasnikov congratulate laureates of UNESCO–Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences

Kremlin Reacts to Rumors of South Ossetia’s Possible Accession to Russia

The appointment of former South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev as an adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin is not connected to any possible future accession of the republic to Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Speaking to reporters, Peskov rejected suggestions that the leadership change in South Ossetia could indicate that the territory is moving toward integration with Russia. Kremlin Rejects Speculation About Accession No, it cannot, Peskov replied when asked whether the change in South Ossetia's leadership could be viewed as a sign of the republic's imminent accession to Russia.

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

US president demands higher Nato defence budget

Russia's war on Ukraine has cost hundreds of thousands of lives, but as the conflict unfolds, both the Russian and US presidents have been placing pressure on Nato. Putin's war of choice has highlighted vulnerabilities within the alliance, while Trump keeps telling Europe to step up to the plate. Jon Brain reports.

Putin keen to offset bad news on Crimea by capture of Kostyantynivka, as Russians advance by crawling between houses (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,582)

Putin is betting on seizing Kostyantynivka to shift attention from Crimea. Intensified Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure threaten to sap his capacity to sustain a long, attritional push in Donbas.