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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1770, Alexander Balashov, Russian general and politician, Russian Minister of Police (died 1837) was born. In 1878, Treaty of Berlin: The European powers redraw the map of the Balkans. Serbia, Montenegro and Romania become completely independent of the Ottoman Empire. In 1929, Sofia Muratova, Russian gymnast (died 2006) was born. In 1934, Aleksei Yeliseyev, Russian engineer and astronaut was born. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1980, Seretse Khama, Botswana lawyer and politician, 1st President of Botswana (born 1921) passed away. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Third Russia-Africa summit to be held in Moscow on October 28-29 — joint statement

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Russia and the African Union Commission expressed confidence that the summit would give new impetus to relations between Russia and Africa and help advance shared priorities

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TASS

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· Jul 7, 2026

Lavrov says he hopes head of African Union Commission will attend Russia-Africa summit

According to the Russian foreign minister, the agenda of the summit will center on pressing issues of material cooperation between Russia and the African Union

Kremlin News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with President of South Ossetia Alan Gagloyev at the KremlinFoll [...]

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with President of South Ossetia Alan Gagloyev at the KremlinFollowing up on their recent talks, the two leaders discussed current matters pertaining to the ties between Russia and South Ossetia, bilateral cooperation on a wide range of issues, and prospects for expanding the dialogue, particularly in light of the bilateral agreement signed on May 9.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

Putin Invites Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Leaders to Moscow for Russia-Africa Summit, Lavrov Says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday conveyed an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin to the leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to attend the third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled to be held in Moscow in October. Speaking during a meeting between Russia and the Confederation of Sahel States in Niamey, Lavrov personally delivered Putin’s message to the three African leaders as Moscow continues to strengthen political and economic ties with African nations ahead of the third Russia-Africa Summit. “The third Russia-Africa summit will take place in Moscow in October, and President Putin, wishing our meeting success, asked me

NaturalNews.com

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· Jun 22, 2026

ASEAN Offers Regional Integration Model Without EU-Style Bureaucracy, Experts Say

(NaturalNews) On June 18, 2026, Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) marked 35 years of partnership at a summit in Kazan, Russia. According...

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 4, 2026

Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine, Iran in US Independence Day call

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump discussed Ukraine and the coming Nato summit in Turkey in a phone call Saturday. Putin congratulated Trump on the 250th anniversary of US independence in the call that lasted 85 minutes, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said in an audio message to reporters. “The presidents naturally touched on the topic of a Ukrainian settlement, including in light of Trump’s upcoming participation in the Nato summit in Turkey on July 7-8,”...

BERNAMA

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· Jun 21, 2026

Business : Anwar’s Charisma Is A Diplomatic Asset 

ISTANBUL, June 21 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent visit to Russia was marked not only by summit declarations, bilateral meetings and discussions on trade and energy but also by the notable reception he received on the international stage.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 4, 2026

Putin, Trump discuss Ukraine, Iran in call ahead of NATO summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed Ukraine and the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey in a phone call Saturday. Putin congratulated Trump on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in the call that lasted 85...

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russia, Sahel States Review Regional Security

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited the Sahel region in West Africa and officially participated in the Russia-Confederation of Sahel States (Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger) forum, marking another milestone in their bilateral relations and, more significantly, enacting Russia’s policy of deepening partnership with regional integration. It also serves as a symbol of priority, addressing [] The post Russia, Sahel States Review Regional Security appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 30, 2026

Lavrov: Russia Plans to Open Diplomatic Missions in 4 African Countries

Lavrov: Russia Plans to Open Diplomatic Missions in 4 African Countries

BRICS News

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· Jul 6, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇷🇺 President Trump says Russia is closer to an agreement with Ukraine following a & [...]

JUST IN: President Trump says Russia is closer to an agreement with Ukraine following a good call with President Putin.@BRICSNews

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 5, 2026

Kremlin: Putin, Trump discuss bilateral ties, Ukraine and Iran in phone call

Moscow, July 5 (SANA) Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed bilateral relations, the conflict in Ukraine, and regional and international issues during a telephone call on Saturday evening, the Kremlin said in a statement. The conversation, which lasted more than an hour and was initiated by the U.S. side, focused on []

Kyiv Post

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· Jun 25, 2026

‘No Agreement in Alaska’: Rubio Rejects Kremlin’s Ukraine Deal Narrative

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said no agreement on Ukraine was reached during the August 2025 Alaska summit, rejecting Russian claims that Moscow accepted a US-backed peace framework at the talks. Rubio added that only a proposal was discussed, but never finalized, undermining the Kremlin’s narrative that Washington later abandoned an existing deal. The summit has remained a key point in Russian rhetoric despite Kyiv rejecting proposed territorial concessions and no public confirmation of any deal.

UrduPoint

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· Jun 27, 2026

World Governments Summit to organise WGS Latin America and the Caribbean Dialogue in November

World Governments Summit to organise WGS Latin America and the Caribbean Dialogue in November

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jun 25, 2026

Rubio on Kremlin complaints about failure to uphold the "spirit of Anchorage": There was no agreement in Alaska

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that no agreements on Ukraine were reached during last year's summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian ruler Vladimir Putin.

The Namibian

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· Jun 22, 2026

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Stronger Namibia–Tanzania Economic Cooperation

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 20 June 2026 Keynote Address by Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, at the Tanzania–Namibia Business Forum. The post President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Stronger Namibia–Tanzania Economic Cooperation appeared first on The Namibian.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 5, 2026

President Sisi hails Egypt-Russia cooperation

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday, July 04, 2026, praised the longstanding cooperation between Egypt and Russia, expressing appreciation to Russian President Vladimir Putin for his support of major development projects. Speaking after inaugurating Egypt’s State Strategic Command headquarters in the New Capital, Sisi said the coming days will witness the installation of the reactor The post President Sisi hails Egypt-Russia cooperation appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 6, 2026

Trump has consistent position on Ukraine conflict Moscow

The US president is open to dialogue with Russia and his contacts with Vladimir Putin will continue, the Kremin has saidUS President Donald Trump has a consistent understanding of the Ukraine conflict and is receptive of what Moscow has to say on the issue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has told journalists. The official also confirmed that Russia expects Trump to resume his contacts with Ru

DawnNews English

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· Jun 24, 2026

Russia Is Only Interested In Understandings It Reached On Ukraine With Trump, Says FM Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday (June 24) that Russia remained committed to understandings reached between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump at a summit in Alaska last August and was not willing to take any other interim decisions or bend to ultimatums. #russia #ukraine #lavrov #putin #trump #breakingnews #worldnews #diplomacy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 6, 2026

China’s missile test, joint drills with Russia not aimed at any country: Kremlin

Putin-Trump call was good opportunity to convey Russia's position on Ukraine directly to US, says spokesman

The Postil Magazine

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· Jul 1, 2026

Five Years On, What Has Russia Achieved?

Five years is a sufficient period for historical assessment. On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the launch

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

(LEAD) S. Korea, NATO to launch negotiations on basic procurement agreement: Seoul official

ANKARA, July 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the North Atlantic Treaty Organizatio...

South Africa Today

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· Jul 2, 2026

South Africa and Poland Strengthen Bilateral Ties as Minister Ronald Lamola Hosts Polish Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski

PRETORIA – South Africa and Poland are advancing their diplomatic and economic partnership as International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola hosts Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski for crucial bilateral talks. Marking the first ministerial-level engagement between the two countries in several years, the high-level discussions in Pretoria build upon a []

Trend News Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Azerbaijan's ASCO and EBRD discuss new partnership opportunities (PHOTO)

Azerbaijan's ASCO and EBRD discuss new partnership opportunities (PHOTO)

brazilnews.net

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· Jun 23, 2026

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

Guineematin.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Conakry : La Maison russe célèbre son 1er anniversaire sous le signe du renforcement de la coopération entre la Guinée et la Russie

La Maison russe, centre de diplomatie publique en République de Guinée, a célébré ce lundi, 6 juillet 2026, son premier anniversaire à son siège de Taouyah, dans la commune de Ratoma. La cérémonie a réuni plusieurs personnalités diplomatiques et administratives, des responsables du Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur, des anciens étudiants guinéens formés en Russie ainsi [] The post Conakry : La Maison russe célèbre son 1er anniversaire sous le signe du renforcement de la coopération entre la Guinée et la Russie first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Malay Mail

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· Jun 21, 2026

Anwar’s charisma emerges as diplomatic asset during Russia and Turkmenistan visits

ISTANBUL, June 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent visit to Russia was marked not only by...

The Kyiv Independent

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· Jun 22, 2026

Putin, Lukashenko to discuss Zelensky's ultimatum to Belarus, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko plan to meet in the near future to discuss an ultimatum that President Volodymyr Zelensky recently issued to Minsk.

Arise News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Africa Takes Centre Stage As Addis Ababa Hosts World Public Summit

Addis Ababa will host the first World Public Summit in Africa, bringing together leaders from 54 countries.

Sputnik

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· Jun 26, 2026

Lavrov Contests Rubio's 'No Agreement' Claim From Alaska Summit

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump discussed America's proposals on Ukraine at the Alaska summit and they were accepted by the Russian side, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.

Russia Today

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· Jul 11, 2026

While the West talks isolation, Lavrov solidifies ties

Moscow’s diplomatic engagements across Africa have entered systematic working mode Read Full Article at RT.com

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