Russia – Page 7583 – Prologue Journal

Von der Leyen discusses with Erdogan EU support for extension of grain deal

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The European Commission president did not specify whether compliance with Russia’s demands on the grain deal was addressed https://tass.com/world/1646041

Erdogan expresses readiness to be mediator in settling conflict of Russia, Ukraine

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “If the sides agree or want us to mediate, we would be happy to do so. Just as Istanbul has become a center for the grain corridor, we are always ready to be a mediator in such steps,” the Turkish president stated https://tass.com/world/1646037

Russia Says Received Over 2K Items of Military Hardware from Wagner

Moscow Times The Defense Ministry said it has also taken in some 2,500 tons of ammunition and around 20,000 small arms. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/07/12/russia-says-received-over-2k-items-of-military-hardware-from-wagner-a81820

No conversation with Erdogan on Putin’s schedule yet — Kremlin spokesman

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Meanwhile, the Turkish leader announced that the Russian president might visit Turkey the following month, and “in the coming period” they will keep in contact by phone https://tass.com/world/1646035

NATO Summit Gives Moscow Little to Celebrate Despite Falling Short of Kyiv’s Demands

Moscow Times The alliance’s reiterated commitment to Ukraine defied Moscow’s expectation that Western support for Kyiv would fade as the invasion dragged on. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/07/12/nato-summit-gives-moscow-little-to-celebrate-despite-falling-short-of-kyivs-demands-a81801

G7 to continue sanctions pressure on Russia — declaration

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Group underlined that it will continue to support “the efforts of international mechanisms, such as the International Criminal Court (ICC)” https://tass.com/politics/1646033

Russia to steer clear of ‘brain drain’ from Africa, unlike West — MFA

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Oleg Ozerov mentioned the scarcity of African specialists in natural science subjects, such as physics, chemistry and biology https://tass.com/world/1646027

G7 vows to provide Ukraine with modern military equipment across land, sea, air domains

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Group also promised to continue the provision of “support to further develop Ukraine’s defense industrial base” https://tass.com/world/1646003

Revered Russian Icon Handed Over to Church Despite Protests From Art Experts

Moscow Times President Vladimir Putin’s order to transfer Andrei Rublev’s “Trinity” to the Russian Orthodox Church drew concern that the painting could be damaged irreversably. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/07/12/revered-russian-icon-handed-over-to-church-despite-protests-from-art-experts-a81819

Minsk looks to tap Wagner PMC’s combat experience in training Belarus’ new special forces

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Nikolay Karpenko, the main aim is to enhance the combat capabilities of troops under special conditions https://tass.com/world/1645981