Russia to close German cultural centers after Berlin blames Moscow for airport drone plot

A drone laden with explosives was found near a Ukrainian plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport on Aug. 4 and later defused. The airport is a major international freight hub used for providing support to Ukraine.

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Japan protests Putin's first visit to disputed islands

"The Northern Territories are an inherent part of Japan's territory, both historically and under international law," Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told reporters.

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Putin congratulates Sharaa on restoration of ‘territorial integrity’ in Syria

"We have closely monitored your efforts to restore the territorial integrity of Syria. And I want to congratulate you on the fact that this process is gaining momentum. We have always advocated the restoration of Syria's territorial integrity, as you know. And we support all your efforts in this direction," said Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Kurdistan Region President congratulates Kurdish scholar on receiving prestigious Russian award

When accepting the award, Miran highlighted the long-standing ties between Kurds and Russians

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Sharaa meets Putin in first Moscow visit, discusses oil cooperation, military presence

Sharaa stated that “a significant part” of Syria’s energy sector relies on Russia, noting that Damascus respects all former economic agreements signed with Moscow.

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Trump to meet Zelensky on Monday following summit with Putin

Both Trump and Putin agreed that significant progress has been made to reach a ceasefire.

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Putin invites Sudani to attend Russia-Arab summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin officially invited Iraq to a Russia-Arab summit during a phone call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, with US airstrikes on Iran and Israel's military campaign in Gaza also featuring in the discussion.

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Erdogan tells Putin Ankara welcomes integration of SDF into Syrian military

Turkey “backs the absorption of the so-called ‘Syrian Democratic Forces' into the central administration," in Damascus.

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Russia’s Putin holds phone call with Syria’s Sharaa

Putin wished Sharaa success in “resolving the challenges facing the country's new leadership for the benefit of the Syrian people”

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