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China backs Russia’s remarks on Japan and the UN Charter

China has voiced support for remarks by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov concerning Japan’s obligations under the United Nations Charter, adding another layer to the diplomatic tensions surrounding Japan’s security policy and its historical role in World War II. Chinese Foreign Ministry......

Russian rights official says more than 60 complaints were sent to the UN

Russia’s human rights commissioner, Yana Lantratova, says more than 60 communications have been sent to the United Nations concerning alleged attacks on civilians in Russia during the conflict with Ukraine. According to Lantratova, most of the communications have not received a response. She said......

Russia begins training Myanmar’s first astronaut

Russia is preparing to train Myanmar’s first astronaut as part of a new space cooperation agreement between the two countries. The initiative was announced by the Russian space agency Roscosmos following the signing of several agreements aimed at expanding collaboration in space technology and......

Russian war donations reach $4.5 billion as pressure on state finances grows

Russian donors have contributed billions of dollars to the federal budget this year as the government faces rising costs linked to the war in Ukraine and growing pressure on public finances. According to Russian media reports citing the Finance Ministry, donations to Russia's federal budget reached......

U.S. Treasury holdings diverge among major economies and Arab investors

Holdings of U.S. Treasury securities changed in different directions among major foreign investors in June 2026, with Japan, the United Kingdom and China reducing their positions while Saudi Arabia increased its holdings. The latest figures also show a contrasting trend between Saudi Arabia and the United......

Russia-Japan: The Kuril Islands Dispute Escalates Diplomatic Tensions

Tensions between Russia and Japan have reached a new diplomatic episode amid a territorial dispute over the Kuril Islands. Moscow summoned Japanese ambassador Akira Muto following Vladimir Putin's visit to the contested archipelago, reviving a historical grievance that continues to weigh on relations......

Kaja Kallas promises largest EU sanctions package against Russia

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has announced plans to propose what she describes as the bloc's largest package of sanctions against Russia since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. In an interview with the German newspaper Welt, Kallas said she intends to present the new measures......

CSTO says it is ready to support Belarus if necessary

The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has reaffirmed its readiness to provide Belarus with all forms of support available under the organization's collective security framework. CSTO Secretary-General Talatbek Masadykov said that member states would take the necessary collective measures......

Missile strike in Russia’s Belgorod region leaves six civilians dead, local authorities say

A missile strike in Russia’s Belgorod region has killed six civilians and injured four others, including a child, according to local authorities. The attack, reported on Monday, occurred in the village of Koloskovo, located around 15 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, amid continued hostilities......