Russia – Page 7503 – Prologue Journal

Austria, Switzerland join European Sky Field air defense project — media reports

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Klaudia Tanner said earlier that Austria would be protected against short-and medium-range missiles starting in 2024 and its airspace will be fully covered in 2025 https://tass.com/defense/1643821

Press review: Swedes not feeling NATO love and Biden to stiffen Europe’s anti-Russia spine

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, July 7th https://tass.com/pressreview/1643731

6 Killed in Blast at Explosives Factory in Central Russia – State Media

Moscow Times The cause of the blast was not immediately clear. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/07/07/6-killed-in-blast-at-explosives-factory-in-central-russia-state-media-a81766

Erdogan may meet with Putin after today’s talks with Zelensky — TV

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It was reported earlier on Friday that, today, the Turkish leader will once again offer the Ukrainian president his services as a mediator for a peace settlement between Moscow and Kiev at today’s meeting https://tass.com/world/1643801

Russian Military Targets Women in Recruitment Ad

Moscow Times Recruiters said that women below the age of 50 are encouraged to sign one-year military contracts, with possible deployment in occupied Ukraine. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/07/07/russian-military-targets-women-in-recruitment-ad-a81765

Bank of Russia admits temporary decrease in prices in August-September

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The current price dynamics in Russia is higher than June base-case expectations, though it does not mean a revision of the inflation outlook for 2023 https://tass.com/economy/1643775

Six DPR servicemen released from Ukrainian captivity — human rights ombudsperson

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Darya Morozova stated that the servicemen had been captured in May and June and were hospitalized in an unnamed region of Russia https://tass.com/politics/1643771

Poll reveals level of Russian public’s confidence in Putin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Russian government’s work was approved by 49.8% of the respondents (-0.3 percentage points), while Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s endeavors were approved by 50.6% of those polled (-1.1 percentage points over one week) https://tass.com/society/1643773

Blast at chemical manufacturer in Russia’s Samara Region kills six

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the statement, the emergency happened as a technical pipeline was being dismantled, with no fire ensued https://tass.com/emergencies/1643769

Russia Probes U.S. Chocolate Giant Mars for Funding Ukraine Army

Moscow Times Mars said in May it had donated $25.5 million to feed, shelter and rehabilitate Ukrainians and their pets through international charities and organizations. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/07/07/russia-probes-us-chocolate-giant-mars-for-funding-ukraine-army-a81764