Russia
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worldKim Jong Un Pledges 'Sacred War' Support for Russia's Ukraine Invasion
North Korea's Kim Jong Un reaffirms full support for Russia's Ukraine war, promising victory aid and discussing deeper military ties with Moscow.
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financeUS Holds Firm on Iran, Russia Oil; Supply Shock Risk Remains Low
Treasury Secretary Bessent signals no renewal of Iran/Russia oil waivers, with traders pricing in minimal supply shock risk despite ongoing sanctions.
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worldTrump Offers Iran Direct Talks Amidst Ceasefire and Diplomatic Maneuvers
President Trump states Iran can initiate peace talks, while Iran's Foreign Minister travels to Russia and Oman following cancelled US negotiations.
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cryptoVTB Bank Forecasts Bitcoin at $250K Amid Market Skepticism
Russia's VTB Bank predicts a massive surge in Bitcoin's value, but the market shows little reaction, highlighting investor caution.
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worldGermany Suspects Russia of Signal Phishing Targeting Lawmakers
German authorities believe Russia is behind sophisticated Signal phishing attacks targeting politicians, civil servants, and journalists, raising concerns about communication integrity.
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worldKharkiv Attack: Russia Gains Spark Market Surge, Analysts Watch for Confirmation
Russian strikes in Ukraine's Kharkiv region kill seven, prompt sharp market shifts predicting territorial advances. Key locations Kupiansk and Rai-Oleksandrivka see odds jump.
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worldRussia's Massive Overnight Strikes Kill Seven in Ukraine, Damage Romanian Property
Ukraine reports over 600 drones and 47 missiles launched in a large-scale overnight assault, causing civilian casualties and impacting infrastructure. A drone later crashed in Romania.
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worldRussian Strikes Kill Seven Across Ukraine, Dnipro Apartment Hit
Overnight Russian attacks devastate Ukrainian cities, hitting a residential building in Dnipro and causing casualties. Ukraine retaliates with long-range drone strikes deep into Russian territory.