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Press releases published on July 27, 2025
Russia Reduces Entry Rules for Moldovan Migrants
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has introduced more lenient regulations regarding the arrival and employment of Moldovan citizens in Russia, making it easier for them to live and work there. This policy shift comes despite ongoing political friction …
Putin sets wanted minimum fertility rate for Russia
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia must raise its total fertility rate (TFR) to at least 2.1 children per woman—the replacement level—within the next five years to prevent further population decline. Speaking on Monday after …
Russia confirms hypersonic attack on Ukraine’s defense industrial site
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry announced that its forces conducted a coordinated overnight assault on Ukraine’s military-industrial sites and airfield infrastructure. The strike involved a combination of long-range precision weapons launched from …
Summer floods causes chaos in Russian Far East zone
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Heavy summer rains have caused widespread flooding in the Yakutia Republic in Russia’s Far East, submerging dozens of homes and forcing numerous residents to evacuate. The crisis began when the Indigirka River breached its banks earlier this week, …
Hungarian church set ablaze in Ukraine
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) A Hungarian Greek Catholic church in Ukraine’s western Transcarpathia Region was set on fire by an arsonist who also vandalized the building with anti-Hungarian graffiti, police reported. The incident, which occurred in the village of Palad …
Kiev strikes Moscow in new drone raid
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine carried out a large-scale drone strike targeting Moscow and nearby regions just hours after suggesting a new round of peace talks with Russia. According to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, Russian air defenses intercepted at least 15 drones …
WSJ Reports Trump’s Name Is Repeated in Epstein Files
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The name of US President Donald Trump appears repeatedly in the Jeffrey Epstein files, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, which cited unnamed senior officials from the administration. Earlier this year, the US …
Kremlin states EU working hard to depict Russia as ‘devil incarnate’
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union is deliberately portraying Russia as a global threat to justify ongoing support for the Ukraine conflict and suppress Moscow’s influence, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed on Sunday. Speaking to journalist Pavel Zarubin, …
Soaring AI Demand Drives Power Costs Surge
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Soaring electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence is accelerating power costs across the U.S., according to a report by media, which cites PJM, the country’s largest electric grid operator. The trend runs counter to President Donald …
Barcelona’s Squad Leaves for Late Asia Tour
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Barcelona’s first-team squad has finally departed for its Asian tour—24 hours later than planned—after a contractual standoff with tour promoters temporarily halted travel arrangements. The team was originally scheduled to fly out on Thursday for …
Hong Kong’s Economy Sees Positive Trajectory for Tenth Consecutive Quarter
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), announced on Sunday that the upcoming estimate for Q2 GDP is expected to continue its positive trajectory, marking the 10th consecutive quarter of economic …
Putin Eases Job Access Regulations for Moldovans
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has relaxed the regulations governing Moldovan citizens seeking employment in Russia, despite ongoing political friction between Moscow and Moldova’s pro-European Union, pro-Ukrainian leadership. Moldova, a post-Soviet …
G7 ‘concerned’ regarding raids on Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The Group of Seven (G7) ambassadors are closely monitoring recent law enforcement actions against Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU). In a statement on X, the G7’s Support Group for Ukraine expressed serious concern over …
Kremlin criticize ‘militarization’ over reports of US nukes in UK
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has criticized what it calls the West’s growing nuclear militarization following reports that the United States has deployed tactical nuclear weapons to the United Kingdom. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that the …
Media reports Israeli ambassador to leave Russia early
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Ambassador to Russia Simona Halperin is set to end her mission in Moscow earlier than planned due to a new appointment, Russian media reported on Monday, citing embassy sources. She is expected to remain in Russia until at least October …
U.S.-Made Microchips Cost 20 Percent More Than Taiwan’s
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Microchips produced in the United States carry a price tag up to 20% higher than comparable chips manufactured in Taiwan, according to Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, a top purchaser of these components. Washington is aggressively encouraging expanded …
U.S., China Battle Over Ukraine Conflict at UN Security Council Meeting
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) During a high-stakes UN Security Council meeting on Friday, the United States and China exchanged sharp accusations regarding Beijing’s alleged involvement in the Ukraine conflict. Acting US Ambassador Dorothy Shea charged China with covertly …
Ukrainian Drone Attacks Passenger Train in Russia
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Early Friday morning, a Ukrainian drone struck a passenger train in southern Russia, resulting in light injuries to two individuals, according to a senior regional official. Fragments from the drone fell onto a train station in the city of …
EU’s Russian Oil Ban Triggers Sharp Rise in Diesel Prices
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union’s latest sanctions, which prohibit imports of oil products derived from Russian crude, are triggering a sharp rise in diesel prices across global markets, according to the chief executive of TotalEnergies, Europe’s leading oil …
Zelensky terminates independence of anti-graft agencies
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s Parliament has passed a controversial law stripping key anti-corruption agencies of their independence, prompting widespread criticism and nationwide protests. On Tuesday, the Verkhovna Rada approved legislation that places the National …