State Duma (Russia’s Lower House) is working out a bill on regulating activities by private military companies (PMCs)
When asked if the document could be prepared and passed in the near future, Head of State Duma Defense Committee Andrey Kartapolov said that he and his colleagues “are working on it."
The lawmaker also noted that it is too early to speak about prospects of PMC Wagner in light of latest developments.
The remarks followed the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) on Saturday opening a criminal case against head of PMC Wagner Yevgeny Prigozhin for inciting armed mutiny after he accused the Russian military of launching a strike against a Wagner camp, even though the country’s Ministry of Defense denied his allegations.
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When asked if the document could be prepared and passed in the near future, Head of State Duma Defense Committee Andrey Kartapolov said that he and his colleagues “are working on it."
The lawmaker also noted that it is too early to speak about prospects of PMC Wagner in light of latest developments.
The remarks followed the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) on Saturday opening a criminal case against head of PMC Wagner Yevgeny Prigozhin for inciting armed mutiny after he accused the Russian military of launching a strike against a Wagner camp, even though the country’s Ministry of Defense denied his allegations.
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The US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan has arrived in the Vietnamese port of Da Nang
This is the first visit of USS Ronald Reagan to Vietnam since the normalization of relations between the two countries in 1995, the US embassy in Vietnam added.
The program of the visit will include meetings between the US and Vietnamese military, sports and cultural events, as well as concerts by the US's seventh fleet band.
The visit of the US military will last five days, regional news agency reported.
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This is the first visit of USS Ronald Reagan to Vietnam since the normalization of relations between the two countries in 1995, the US embassy in Vietnam added.
The program of the visit will include meetings between the US and Vietnamese military, sports and cultural events, as well as concerts by the US's seventh fleet band.
The visit of the US military will last five days, regional news agency reported.
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The Australian government announced a new package of military aid to Ukraine, in the amount of $74 million
"The Australian Government will provide a new $110 million assistance package to Ukraine <…> This package responds to Ukraine’s requests for vehicles and ammunition," the government said in a statement.
The release specified that the new aid includes 70 military vehicles, including: 28 M113 armored vehicles, 14 special operations vehicles, 28 MAN 40M medium trucks and 14 trailers, and 105mm artillery ammunition.
"In addition, Australia will extend duty-free access for goods imported from Ukraine for a further 12 months," the Australian government said.
Australia’s new military air package for Ukraine brings the country’s total support for Kiev to about $528 million, including $408 million in military assistance.
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"The Australian Government will provide a new $110 million assistance package to Ukraine <…> This package responds to Ukraine’s requests for vehicles and ammunition," the government said in a statement.
The release specified that the new aid includes 70 military vehicles, including: 28 M113 armored vehicles, 14 special operations vehicles, 28 MAN 40M medium trucks and 14 trailers, and 105mm artillery ammunition.
"In addition, Australia will extend duty-free access for goods imported from Ukraine for a further 12 months," the Australian government said.
Australia’s new military air package for Ukraine brings the country’s total support for Kiev to about $528 million, including $408 million in military assistance.
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🇪🇺 EU Foreign Ministers have approved a 3.5 billion euro increase in the fund from which arms supplies to Kiev are financed, its volume will amount to 12 billion
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The rating of Japanese PM Fumio Kishida's government has dropped by 15 percentage points month-on-month to 41% in June
The decrease marks the biggest decline since the establishment of Kishida's cabinet in 2021, Japanese newspaper reported.
Meanwhile, the number of those expressing distrust in the Japanese government has increased by 11 percentage points to 44% in June, the survey showed.
The distrust is presumably caused by the government's measures aimed at replacing paper insurance policies with plastic electronic identification cards intended for serving as a document containing data on medical and social insurance, pension provision and tax data. A wave of errors and failures during the registration process caused a series of scandals across Japan, the report said.
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The decrease marks the biggest decline since the establishment of Kishida's cabinet in 2021, Japanese newspaper reported.
Meanwhile, the number of those expressing distrust in the Japanese government has increased by 11 percentage points to 44% in June, the survey showed.
The distrust is presumably caused by the government's measures aimed at replacing paper insurance policies with plastic electronic identification cards intended for serving as a document containing data on medical and social insurance, pension provision and tax data. A wave of errors and failures during the registration process caused a series of scandals across Japan, the report said.
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🇷🇺🇶🇦 Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone with the Emir of Qatar, who expressed support for the actions of the Russian leadership in connection with the events of June 24, when the Wagner mutiny attempt took place
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❗️ Latest statements made by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin:
▪️ Russia is going through a difficult period, the whole machine of the West is directed against it, and there is a struggle for the right to choose its own path;
▪️ Russians must act together as one team, rallying around the president;
▪️ An attempt was made to destabilize the situation in Russia, the members of the Cabinet of Ministers were in their workstations and acted clearly and harmoniously;
▪️ Now the main thing is to ensure the sovereignty and independence of Russia, and the security of its citizens.
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▪️ Russia is going through a difficult period, the whole machine of the West is directed against it, and there is a struggle for the right to choose its own path;
▪️ Russians must act together as one team, rallying around the president;
▪️ An attempt was made to destabilize the situation in Russia, the members of the Cabinet of Ministers were in their workstations and acted clearly and harmoniously;
▪️ Now the main thing is to ensure the sovereignty and independence of Russia, and the security of its citizens.
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📹 Russian Iskander tactical missile system crew launched a strike at the enemy in the zone of the special military op
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❗️ "Official negotiations" on Ukraine may begin in July, German TV channel ARD reported following consultations recently held in Copenhagen.
The meeting was attended by representatives of Western countries, Turkiye, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil.
According to the channel, the purpose of the talks was to get the support of countries that have so far been neutral on Ukraine conflict.
ARD does not specify whether Russia is scheduled to participate in the possible July talks.
The Ukrainian president's office has confirmed information about the meeting in Copenhagen.
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The meeting was attended by representatives of Western countries, Turkiye, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil.
According to the channel, the purpose of the talks was to get the support of countries that have so far been neutral on Ukraine conflict.
ARD does not specify whether Russia is scheduled to participate in the possible July talks.
The Ukrainian president's office has confirmed information about the meeting in Copenhagen.
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Kiev and UNESCO reached an agreement on the removal of Christian valuables, including holy relics, from Kiev-Pechersk Lavra: the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service
▪️ Christian valuables are planned to be transferred to the museums of Italy, France, Germany and the Vatican under the pretext of "rescuing from Russian missile strikes."
▪️ The defense of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra has a deep spiritual dimension for Russia, a fact that enhances Moscow's determination to complete the special military op, the Foreign Intelligence Service said.
▪️ The Russian Orthodox Church has also commented on the issue, saying that it is concerned about the possible export of shrines and relics from the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra to Europe by Kiev.
▪️ However, the Ukrainian Minister of Culture claims that the removal of relics from the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra and their transfer to Western countries was not planned
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▪️ Christian valuables are planned to be transferred to the museums of Italy, France, Germany and the Vatican under the pretext of "rescuing from Russian missile strikes."
▪️ The defense of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra has a deep spiritual dimension for Russia, a fact that enhances Moscow's determination to complete the special military op, the Foreign Intelligence Service said.
▪️ The Russian Orthodox Church has also commented on the issue, saying that it is concerned about the possible export of shrines and relics from the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra to Europe by Kiev.
▪️ However, the Ukrainian Minister of Culture claims that the removal of relics from the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra and their transfer to Western countries was not planned
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🇷🇺🇮🇷 Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone with the President of Iran, who expressed support for the actions of the Russian leadership in connection with the events of June 24, when the Wagner mutiny attempt took place
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Germany opposes use of Russia's frozen assets to rebuild Ukraine
Germany does not agree with the EU's plan to use frozen assets from the Bank of Russia for Ukraine's reconstruction, citing concerns over legal and financial challenges.
Some German officials believe the plan lacks support and could face obstacles.
The EU aims to raise up to €3 billion annually from Russian central bank assets, while Ukraine explores alternative ways to use the seized assets. The matter will be discussed by EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg.
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Germany does not agree with the EU's plan to use frozen assets from the Bank of Russia for Ukraine's reconstruction, citing concerns over legal and financial challenges.
Some German officials believe the plan lacks support and could face obstacles.
The EU aims to raise up to €3 billion annually from Russian central bank assets, while Ukraine explores alternative ways to use the seized assets. The matter will be discussed by EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg.
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📸 More than 1.3 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia in recent days to participate in the Hajj to the holy sites of Islam in Mecca and Medina
The Hajj, a pilgrimage to the shrines of Islam in Mecca in Saudi Arabia, can be performed only during the month dedicated to this, "Pilgrimage Month."
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The Hajj, a pilgrimage to the shrines of Islam in Mecca in Saudi Arabia, can be performed only during the month dedicated to this, "Pilgrimage Month."
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❗️President Putin extends ‘unfriendly nations’ trade restrictions to year’s end
Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended response measures to the oil price cap imposed by the Western nations until the end of 2023, according to a decree published on Monday
Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended response measures to the oil price cap imposed by the Western nations until the end of 2023, according to a decree published on Monday
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More than half of Americans have ‘major concerns’ about Biden’s health – poll
A recent poll indicates that 68% of respondents are concerned about Joe Biden's mental and physical health, with 55% expressing significant concerns. The survey by NBC News also shows that 60% of respondents are alarmed by the possibility of Biden being reelected, with 46% expressing major concerns.
Similarly, when asked about Donald Trump's mental and physical health, 55% of respondents expressed concerns, including 44% with major concerns. The poll reveals that 58% are uneasy about Trump potentially winning the 2024 election, with 51% having major concerns.
Previous surveys have also highlighted doubts among US voters regarding Biden's ability to fulfill his duties.
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A recent poll indicates that 68% of respondents are concerned about Joe Biden's mental and physical health, with 55% expressing significant concerns. The survey by NBC News also shows that 60% of respondents are alarmed by the possibility of Biden being reelected, with 46% expressing major concerns.
Similarly, when asked about Donald Trump's mental and physical health, 55% of respondents expressed concerns, including 44% with major concerns. The poll reveals that 58% are uneasy about Trump potentially winning the 2024 election, with 51% having major concerns.
Previous surveys have also highlighted doubts among US voters regarding Biden's ability to fulfill his duties.
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❗️ Many countries have declared solidarity with the Russian leadership in light of Wagner aborted mutiny attempt, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with RT
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