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Russia concerned over expansion, intensification of NATO activities in Arctic — envoy
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Speaking on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Nikolay Korchunov noted that Russia is facing a situation where the seven other Arctic Council states will be NATO members https://tass.com/russia/1633117
Read MoreHarperCollins, KKR Emerge as Bidders for Book Publisher Simon & Schuster
Wall Street Journal Simon & Schuster is pursuing a sale once again after the U.S. government blocked its attempted merger with Penguin Random House. https://www.wsj.com/articles/harpercollins-and-kkr-emerge-as-bidders-for-book-publisher-simon-schuster-9e2a7fc5
Read MoreUkrainian sabotage group attempted infiltration under cover of IAEA convoy — military
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the commander, Ukrainian forces lost at least 10 personnel https://tass.com/russia/1633115
Read MoreAt least 32 facilities with fuel and lubricants were flooded in Kherson Oblast – Greenpeace
Pravda Ukraine The destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) caused the flooding of not only settlements but also fuel stations, warehouses, and an oil refinery. Source: data from the Greenpeace organisation Details: Based on satellite data, it was determined that oil refineries, gas stations, thermal power plants, and various warehouses-a total of 32…
Read MoreUkraine’s Defence Minister reveals details of agreements on training of Ukrainian pilots and engineers on F-16s
Pravda Ukraine By July, Ukraine’s partners plan to approve a training programme for Ukrainian pilots, engineers and technicians on F-16 fighters; the training will take place in a specially created centre in one of the European countries. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/15/7407064/
Read MoreBorder Agency Suspends Appointments in Texas City Due to Security Concerns
Wall Street Journal Violence and extortion of migrants is rampant in Mexico’s Nuevo Laredo, which borders Laredo. https://www.wsj.com/articles/border-agency-suspends-appointments-in-texas-city-due-to-security-concerns-bf99010c
Read MoreKiev troops violated truce as IAEA mission was returning to Ukraine — official
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the official, Grossi has already arrived in the Ukrainian-controlled city of Zaporozhye https://tass.com/emergencies/1633113
Read MoreRussia’s Q1 GDP expected to decline by 1.8% — statistics
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Rosstat noted that Russia’s inflation from June 6 to June 13, 2023, amounted to 0.05% https://tass.com/russia/1633111
Read MoreEconomic restructuring, privatization, and plans for the future — SPIEF Day 22
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. There is a need to reduce the role the government plays in the economy, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov noted https://tass.com/russia/1633105
Read MoreTA Associates Defies Fundraising Slowdown With $16.5 Billion Closing
Wall Street Journal The Boston-based growth-equity pioneer has closed its largest fund to date. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ta-associates-defies-fundraising-slowdown-with-16-5-billion-closing-f55f58c4
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