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Fuel collapse in Siberia: emergency mode, ration coupons for gasoline, and suspension of vessels on Lake Baikal

Politics 07/01/2026, 03:21

Emergency mode declared in Siberia due to gasoline shortage: ration coupons and limits introduced at gas stations in Irkutsk and Chita, while trips on Lake Baikal have been reduced and prices raised. Experts link the collapse to refinery repairs in the European part of Russia. ⛽🚫🚢

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Diplomatic Parity: Latvia Introduces Mandatory Document Checks at the Russian Embassy

Politics 07/01/2026, 03:18

Latvia is introducing mandatory document checks at the Russian Embassy starting July 1, 2026. Minister Braže called this a mirror response to the actions of Russian law enforcement in Moscow. Experts note that the measures do not violate the Vienna Convention but change the rules of the game for diplomacy. 🇱🇻🇷🇺🚔

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Energy Turnaround: Alice Weidel Announces Plans to Resume Russian Gas Imports

Politics 07/01/2026, 03:15

The leader of the German AfD party, Alice Weidel, announced plans to resume gas and oil imports from the Russian Federation in the event of an election victory. Brussels has already responded with a refusal, citing strict restrictions of the REPowerEU strategy and bans on infrastructure use. 🇩🇪🇷🇺🛑

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Massacre in Stade: How a Custody Dispute Led to Tragedy at a Crisis Center

Politics 07/01/2026, 03:12

A man carried out a shooting at a crisis center in the German city of Stade, killing six people. The investigation cited a custody dispute as the motive and ruled out terrorism. 🔫🚨

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US Supreme Court Overturns Trump's Citizenship Order: 14th Amendment vs. 'Birth Tourism'

Politics 07/01/2026, 03:08

⚖️ The US Supreme Court overturned Trump's order to strip citizenship from migrant children. 6 to 3 — judges confirmed the power of the 14th Amendment. Trump threatens Congress, DOJ intensifies the fight against "birth tourism." 🇺🇸👶

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Gasoline in the Shadows: Why Rosstat Stopped Publishing Detailed Fuel Price Reports

Politics 07/01/2026, 03:05

Rosstat has stopped publishing detailed reports on gasoline and diesel prices. Officially, this is optimization, but the market is losing transparency at a time of rising prices. 🛢️📉

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The Price of Sanctuary: UK Introduces Mandatory £10,000 Fee for Refugees Seeking Permanent Residency

Politics 07/01/2026, 03:02

🇬🇧 The UK is changing the rules: refugees will have to repay £10,000 to obtain permanent residency. The new law introduces mandatory salary deductions similar to student loans. Experts warn of the risks of a growing shadow labor market and criticize the initiative as a "tax on survival." 📉🏠

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Brussels Closes the Door: European Commission Rejects Return to Russian Gas

Politics 07/01/2026, 02:58

The European Commission has officially closed the question of returning to Russian gas, rejecting calls from German politicians. 🇪🇺🚫🇷🇺 Despite concerns about industry, data shows: the share of Russian gas has dropped to 15%, and storage facilities are full. Brussels considers the REPowerEU strategy irreversible.

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Fuel crisis: Kremlin confirms negotiations on importing gasoline from abroad

Politics 07/01/2026, 02:55

The Kremlin has confirmed: Russia is negotiating the purchase of fuel from abroad. Repairs at refineries and a drop in exchange trading have led to a gasoline shortage in several regions. Authorities have switched to "manual control" of the market to avoid a collapse in retail. ⛽🚛📉

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The Paradox of Russian Exports: Record Oil Shipments Amidst Revenue Collapse in June 2026

Politics 07/01/2026, 02:52

Russian oil exports in June 2026 reached a record high since 2022, but revenue fell to a minimum. 📉 The reason is damage to domestic refineries and the return of Iranian oil to the market. Tankers are idling waiting for buyers, creating an "oil sea" of 133 million barrels. 🛢️🌊

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Trump's Crypto Empire: President Declares Record $1.4 Billion Income in 2025

Politics 07/01/2026, 02:31

🇺🇸 Donald Trump declared over $1.4 billion in income from cryptocurrencies in 2025. 📈 The bulk was made up of inflows from World Liberty Financial ($500m) and the sale of TRUMP meme coins ($635m). Reuters calculated that since the start of his presidency, the family has earned at least $2.3 billion from crypto investments. 💰

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Artemy Lebedev's apartment in Kyiv sold at auction for 13.5 million hryvnias

Politics 07/01/2026, 01:14

Artemy Lebedev's apartment in the center of Kyiv, previously confiscated as a sanctioned asset, has been successfully sold at auction. The auction winner — LLC "Center for Research of Unmanned Systems" — paid 13.5 million hryvnias for the real estate. All funds will go towards the restoration of Ukraine. 🇺🇦🏠💸

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Netanyahu at the Border: Israel Will Not Withdraw Troops from Lebanon Despite Agreements

Politics 07/01/2026, 01:11

Netanyahu personally visited southern Lebanon and stated that Israeli troops will not withdraw until the Hezbollah threat is eliminated. 🇮🇱🚫 Despite the agreement to transfer districts to the Lebanese Army, Jerusalem insists on maintaining control over positions. 🇺🇸🤝

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NATO Summit in Albania Under Threat: US Dissatisfied with Defense Spending

Politics 07/01/2026, 01:04

The NATO summit in Albania in 2027 is under threat of cancellation due to US dissatisfaction with the country's level of defense spending. The mention of Albania has been removed from the draft statement for the meeting in Ankara to avoid conflict with Trump. 🇦🇱🇺🇸🚫

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Disputes before the NATO Summit: Why Allies Cannot Agree on Long-Term Support for Ukraine

Politics 06/30/2026, 23:44

🔥 Before the NATO summit in Ankara — tense disputes over support for Ukraine. €70 billion agreed, but Italy opposes long-term commitments for 2027. Who will take on the main burden and what happens if they don't agree? 🇺🇦🇪🇺

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Transport Shock: Russia to Close Rail Borders with Finland, Estonia, and Latvia from July 1

Politics 06/30/2026, 23:03

🚂 From July 1, 2026, Russia will completely close railway communications with Finland, Estonia, and Latvia. Key checkpoints in the Pskov region are hit. NATO confirms support for the Baltic states amidst threats. 🇷🇺🚫🇪🇺

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Syrsky on the conflict with the Ministry of Defense: 'There is no conflict, only working issues'

Politics 06/30/2026, 22:24

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky commented on rumors of a conflict with the Ministry of Defense. According to him, there is 'no conflict', and the disagreements that arise concern only working issues of authority and are resolved in the process. 🇺🇦🤝

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Czech far-right demands stripping Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Lion: political reaction and legal realities

Politics 06/30/2026, 22:08

A scandal has erupted in the Czech Republic: far-right groups demand stripping Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Lion. Politicians call it "absurd" and "hate speech," while lawyers point to the complexity of the procedure. 🇨🇿🇺🇦

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