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Rosatom signs contract to build Balkhash NPP in Kazakhstan at EEF
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said that "the document signed today marks a new stage in cooperation with Kazakhstan"
Russia to close Goethe-Institut offices in Russia in response to Russian House closure
Sergey Lavrov went on to say that Germany made the decision to close the Russian House in Berlin and the Consulate General in Bonn under the false pretext that the drone that cras…
Russia-China trade rises 22% in 1H 2026, exceeds $135 bln
Denis Manturov also added that during meetings held in Beijing in May and most recently in Bishkek, the leaders of Russia and China praised the development of trade and economic c…
US-Saudi deal allows uranium enrichment of up to 20% — WSJ
According to the newspaper, the agreement does not automatically authorize uranium enrichment in Saudi Arabia
US military operation against Iran could extend into 2027 — WSJ
Nineteen US Navy ships, fighter squadrons, air defense units, and paratroopers are operating in the Middle East, the newspaper noted
Lavrov plans to discuss Bucha topic with UN secretary-general
Sergey Lavrov added that Russia always raises the question of Bucha at its news conferences on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly
Economic crime damage in Russia nearly doubles in 1H 2026 to $3.76 bln
Prosecutor General Alexander Gutsan added that the trend in compensation for damages had also changed
EU rapidly losing its advantages, many countries may review accession plans soon — Lavrov
In terms of economy, the European Union is losing its competitive advantages because of many reasons, including its short-sightedness, if not outright stupidity, Russian Foreign M…
Several Russian companies working to modernize An-2 aircraft — ministry
According to the Russian Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Gennady Abramenkov, obtaining a type certificate for the basic An-2 has opened up opportunities to develop and produce …
Russia, China plan to expand list of joint investment projects
The commission's updated project portfolio includes 65 major and 26 prospective projects worth a total of around $240 bln
Hydrocarbon production underway at 20 fields on Russian shelf — ministry
Dmitry Tetenkin emphasized that in addition to onshore operations, exploration and production are also underway in offshore areas
Indonesian president thanks Putin for warm reception
Prabowo Subianto also pointed out his pleasure in experiencing the beauty of Vladivostok during his visit
Unique niobium, tantalum-bearing ores mined only in Russia — ministry
Deputy Natural Resources Minister Dmitry Tetenkin noted that Russia's subsoil contains 236 types of minerals
Two tungsten, gold mining and processing plants to be built in Russia's Far East
Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov also added that a copper mining project has been implemented in the non-ferrous metals sector
Indonesian president describes Russia as his country’s important partner
Indonesia and Russia have very profound and important historical ties that have lasted for more than five decades, Prabowo Subianto
Russia adds 162 new mineral deposits to state reserves since start of year
Among the major discoveries, Dmitry Tetenkinr highlighted the Televeyem gold deposit in Chukotka and the Grigoryev gas condensate field in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region
West openly encourages Kiev’s terrorist acts — Lavrov
Sergey Lavrov stressed that attempts are being made to orchestrate various provocative acts through the West’s diplomatic presence in Russia
Russia boosts uranium exploration funding nearly sevenfold this year
According to the Deputy Natural Resources Minister Dmitry Tetenkin, uranium exploration is underway in Buryatia, Yakutia, the Trans-Baikal Region and the Jewish Autonomous Region
Polyus to invest around $2.29 bln in Far East projects by 2030
These money will be invested in enterprises and projects in the Far East
Failure to meet grain deal terms to have long-term impact on global food system
According to Boris Listov, Russian agricultural supplies are critically important for many countries, including key products such as grain, oils and other foodstuffs
Europe has few options left to exert pressure on Russia — WSJ
According to the newspaper, decisive and meaningful diplomatic measures have largely been exhausted
Russian banking sector may earn around $45.82 bln in 2026 — Gref
At the same time, this level of margins will not persist in the second half of the year and will decline, Sberbank CEO Herman Gref noted
Far Eastern gas supply route to China progressing on schedule — Gazprom
The launch of the Far Eastern route will mark a significant milestone in Russian-Chinese gas cooperation and expand the infrastructure for reliable supplies for decades to come, t…
Putin begins meeting with Indonesian counterpart
Previously, the two leaders met in Moscow in April