Combat work of artillery units and Orlan-30 UAV crews (video by Russian MoD)

During the execution of firing tasks, airborne units equipped with 120mm self-propelled 2C9 Nona guns destroyed an enemy reconnaissance group.

Target reconnaissance and guidance were carried out by the crew of an Orlan-30 unmanned aerial vehicle.

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⚡️ Erdogan holds telephone talks with Putin

During the conversation, it was noted that the support of the Turkish people opens up additional prospects for expanding cooperation. Putin emphasized Erdogan's significant contribution to the development of Russian-Turkish relations in a constructive and mutually beneficial manner. Erdogan, for his part, confirmed his readiness to continue working on the entire relevant agenda and agreed to continue personal contacts.

❗️Following the escalation of the situation in Kosovo, Serbian president Vucic has stated that Pristina's goal is to provoke a confrontation between Serbia and NATO

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🗣️”Republicans and Democrats are battling each other, and who's going to lose the American people, especially those in the lower socio-economic tiers of our society, those who really need some type of assistance in order to just lead a normal life, in order to pay for things that are necessary, those inelastic goods that people need to survive, those are going to be in jeopardy”: Dr. Colin Campbell, DC senior news correspondent, on the consequences of the power struggle between Republicans and Democrats

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What are Anti-Drone systems and how do they work?

The NATO-Russia proxy conflict in Ukraine has demonstrated the significance of drones in modern warfare, with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used by both sides for reconnaissance, targeting and kamikaze attacks.

What are the four main kinds of anti-drone defenses? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

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Venezuela wants to become part of BRICS

"If they ask Venezuela whether we want to join the BRICS at some point — Venezuela says yes, we would like to be part of the BRICS and take part in the construction of this new architecture and global policy," Maduro said at a press conference, following his meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

BRICS, formed by five powerful countries, is transforming into a big magnet for those who want another world based on peace and cooperation, the president added.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Monday that he is in favor of the possibility of Venezuela joining BRICS.

"If you ask what I think, then I will tell you that I am in favor of this," Lula said at a press conference, following his meeting with Maduro, answering a relevant question.

At the same time, such initiatives should be coordinated by all countries, Lula added.

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Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic, after winning a match at Roland Garros tournament, wrote on a camera where players traditionally leave autographs: “Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence." "Kosovo is our home, our stronghold," he told reporters explaining his act.

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Russia pays coupons on eurobonds in rubles maturing in 2026, 2036

The paying agent for Eurobonds — NCO JSC National Settlement Depository — received funds to pay coupon income in the amount of 5.7 billion rubles ($70.7 million) for 2026, and 2.3 billion rubles for 2036, The Russian Finance Ministry said in a statement.


"Thus, the obligations to service Russian government securities were fulfilled by the Russian Ministry of Finance in full," the ministry added.

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