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Russia Seeks to Lure Back Wartime Emigres – But Offers Few Incentives

Moscow Times Politicians are more focused on pleasing Putin than building a clear strategy for attracting emigres, experts say. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/07/11/russia-seeks-to-lure-back-wartime-emigres-but-offers-few-incentives-a81792

Russian forces hit three Ukrainian strongholds, troop camp with Solntsepyok flamethrowers

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that two armored combat vehicles, an infantry fighting vehicle and a pickup truck were destroyed https://tass.com/politics/1645099

Russian embassy in Libya currently temporarily working out of hotel, envoy says

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Aydar Aganin, the relevant Libyan agencies, primarily the so-called diplomatic security directorate under the Libyan Foreign Ministry, has been in contact with the Russian embassy from the start https://tass.com/politics/1645097

Port in Odesa Region, Key to Ukraine Grain Deal, Targeted by Russian Drones – Governor

Moscow Times The UN and Turkey-brokered deal allowing the passage of grain exports from Ukrainian ports is due to expire on July 17. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/07/11/port-in-odesa-region-key-to-ukraine-grain-deal-targeted-by-russian-drones-governor-a81799

US cluster munitions supplies to Kiev put EU in awkward position, expert says

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Edouard Husson, the majority of EU citizens stand for resolving the Ukrainian conflict at the negotiating table https://tass.com/world/1645093

Erdogan backpedaling on issue of Sweden’s NATO membership bid — Turkish newspaper

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On Monday, in an apparent quid pro quo, the Turkish leader linked the prospects for approving Stockholm’s NATO application to removing obstacles to Ankara’s accession to the European Union, triggering criticism by the European political establishment https://tass.com/world/1645091

Wagner Allowed to Keep African Businesses After Mutiny – Bloomberg

Moscow Times Companies linked to the private military outfit have been reported to run gold, timber and beer brewing operations in the Central African Republic. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/07/11/wagner-allowed-to-keep-african-businesses-after-mutiny-bloomberg-a81797

Bank of Russia sells foreign currency worth over $17 mln with settlements on July 10

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Russian Finance Ministry resumed FX sell operations in the domestic FX market as part of the new fiscal rule mechanism on January 13, 2023 https://tass.com/economy/1645089

Kiev to get no more than vague promises from NATO countries at Vilnius summit — expert

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Speaking of the stance taken by the US and Germany, which have come out against Ukraine’s fast-track accession to NATO, Edouard Husson noted that this highlights Washington and Berlin’s caution with regard to this issue, even though their approaches differ https://tass.com/world/1645087

Kiev loses three Leopard tanks, five Bradley vehicles in Zaporozhye area, says official

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that Ukrainian troops have been making unsuccessful offensive attempts since June 4 https://tass.com/politics/1645085