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world Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban government of Afghanistan
Asiaone
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July 4, 2025
Russia said on Thursday (July 3) it had accepted the credentials of a new ambassador of Afghanistan, making it the first nation to recognise the Taliban government of the country. In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Moscow saw good...
Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban govt
Punch
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July 4, 2025
Afghanistan’s government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling it a “brave decision”. The Taliban swept back to power in 2021 after ousting the foreign-backed government and have...
Russia launches record number of drones at Ukraine after latest Trump-Putin phone call
Crossroads Today - Texas
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(CNN) — Russia launched a record number of drones at Ukraine overnight into Friday, striking multiple buildings and residential areas, hours after US President Donald Trump said he had made “no progress” towards a ceasefire deal in a phone call...
Russia launches its largest missile and drone attack of the war following Trump admission he got absolutely nothing out of Putin in phone call yesterday after scrapping Ukraine weapon deliveries
Daily Mail
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July 4, 2025
Russia battered Kyiv with missiles and drones in an all-night attack just hours after Donald Trump admitted he made no headway with Vladimir Putin in a call between the two presidents yesterday. Air raid alerts lasted more than eight hours...
Putin hits Ukraine with largest barrage of war after Trump call
RTL Today
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Russia launched its largest-ever drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight on Friday just hours after a telephone call between US and Russian presidents ended without any breakthrough. AFP journalists in the capital heard drones buzzing over...
Putin plots summer of relentless attacks on Ukraine
Mint
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July 4, 2025
Moscow is ramping up its ground offensives and bombing campaigns against cities across Ukraine as its invasion enters a fourth summer. At the same time, the U.S. decision this week to stop delivery of some weapons to the Ukrainians hands Putin a...
Russia becomes first country to formally recognise Taliban's rule in Afghanistan
The Federal
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July 4, 2025
Moscow, Jul 3 (AP) Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognise the Taliban's government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021, after Moscow removed the group from its list of outlawed organisations. The Russian Foreign...
Russia becomes first to recognise Taliban government of Afghanistan
BDNews24
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Russia said on Thursday it had accepted the credentials of a new ambassador of Afghanistan, making it the first nation to recognise the Taliban government of the country. In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Moscow saw good prospects...
Putin told Trump that He will not give up His Goals in Ukraine
Sarajevo Times
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July 4, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin told his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump in a phone call on Thursday that Moscow would not give up on its goals in Ukraine but was still interested in a negotiated solution to the conflict, a Kremlin adviser said. In...
Russia Is First Country to Recognize Taliban Rule in Afghanistan
The Daily Beast
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July 4, 2025
Russia has become the first country to formally recognize the Taliban rule in Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry announced on X Thursday that the Russian Foreign Ministry has decided to recognize the Taliban after a meeting between...
Putin-Trump discuss Ukraine War, PM Modi heads to Trinidad and Tobago after Ghana visit
India Today
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July 3, 2025
Russian President Putin and US President Trump had an hour-long phone conversation discussing the Ukraine war and Middle East conflicts. Putin expressed readiness for negotiations with Ukraine but without compromising on Russia's goals. Prime...
Russia becomes first country to recognize Taliban by accepting Afghan envoy
Press TV
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Russia has formally accepted the credentials of a new Afghan ambassador appointed by the Taliban, marking the first time a country has officially recognized the group's government since it returned to power in 2021. Gul Hassan Hassan presented his...
Russia Bombards Kyiv in Overnight Drone Attack, Injuring 23 and Setting Buildings Ablaze
Arise News
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July 4, 2025
Russia launched a major overnight drone and missile assault on Kyiv, injuring at least 23 people, damaging railway infrastructure, and igniting fires across several neighbourhoods in the Ukrainian capital, officials said early on Friday. Air raid...
Russia launches overnight drone barrage on Kyiv, 23 injured
Daily Times
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July 4, 2025
Russia carried out a massive overnight drone attack on Kyiv, injuring at least 23 people and setting off fires across the capital, Ukrainian officials said Friday. The intense assault damaged railway infrastructure, torched cars, and sparked fires...
Russia launches over 500 drones at Kyiv following Trump-Putin call
I24 News
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Russia launched nearly 540 drones and 11 missiles toward Ukraine overnight, authorities said early on Friday, wounding at least 23 people, 14 of whom were hospitalized. Sirens lasted over eight hours in total, leaving railway infrastructure...
Putin REJECTS Trump Truce Plea On His Face; 'Won't Stop War' | U.S. President 'DISAPPOINTED'
The Times of India
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July 4, 2025
PM Modi Slept on the Floor, Ate Peanuts- ML Mittal Recalls Monk-Like Simplicity in New York Industrialist ML Mittal recalled rarely-heard story from over two decades ago, when a young Narendra Modi, then not even in government, stayed at his New...
Russia First To Formally Recognise Taliban Rule In Afghanistan
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Moscow- Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognise the Taliban's government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021, after Moscow removed the group from its list of outlawed organisations. The...
Russias international reserves hit all-time high central bank
Colorado Star
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The countrys holdings have risen by nearly $10 billion over the past month, official data shows Russia's international reserves reached a record high of $687.7 billion at the end of June, the country's central bank reported on Thursday. Over $300...
Russia's international reserves hit all-time high - central bank
Sacramento Sun - California
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The country's holdings have risen by nearly $10 billion over the past month, official data shows Russia's international reserves reached a record high of $687.7 billion at the end of June, the country's central bank reported on Thursday. Over $300...
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,226
Al Jazeera
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July 4, 2025
Here are the key events on day 1,226 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Here is how things stand on Friday, July 4: Fighting Russia launched 539 drones and 11 ballistic and cruise missiles at Ukraine overnight in the largest aerial attack since the war...