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3 dead in knife attack in Russia’s Chechnya
The offenders, identified as Khasan and Hussein, were brothers from the Russian Republic of Ingushetia, and they moved to Chechnya in 2012

Russia prevents IS terror attack attempt in city of Makhachkala
IS suspects planned to detonate an explosive device near an administrative building of law enforcement agencies and launch an armed attack on police

Egyptian, Russian FMs discuss regional issues of mutual interest
During the phone call, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov examined the overall regional situation

Russia calls for intensified international efforts towards Libya peace settlement
Turkey’s parliament authorises 18-month extension of its troop deployment in Libya

Russia records 26,689 new COVID-19 cases
24,813 patients have recovered from COVID-19 infection in Russia over the previous day, taking the cumulative number of those recovered to 2,149,610.

Russia awaits Egyptian Health Ministry’s approval for COVID-vaccine deal
Egypt’s Pharco Pharmaceutical aims to import 25m doses of Sputnik V vaccine

Egypt, Russia discuss resumption of charter flights to Red Sea resorts
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry meets Russian Minister of Industry and Commerce Denis Manturov in Moscow

Egypt’s Foreign Minister to meet Russian officials for regional, bilateral talks
Shoukry to hold meetings with senior Russian officials as Lavrov placed into isolation after coming into contact with confirmed COVID-19 cases

Russia is keen to end Armenia-Azerbaijan bloodshed: Russian Ambassador
Moscow is aware of reports of ceasefire violations in Nagorno-Karabakh, and hopes both sides of conflict will abide by agreements, says Georgiy Borisenko

Egypt, Russia conduct joint naval drills in Black Sea until 2020 end
Both countries to formulate ‘plan for exercises that will be held in Black Sea for first time,’ says Russian statement

Russia celebrates long history of contributions to nuclear energy sector
On 20 August 1945, the USSR’s State Defense Committee decided to organise a Special Committee and the First Main Directorate to carry out the work on the country’s atomic project. The latter became a platform for the creation of the Ministry of Medium Machine Building in 1953.

Moscow ready to work with Washington on equal basis: Lavrov
Lavrov said the issue of Russia’s alleged interference in U.S. internal affairs still occupies one of the dominant places in Washington’s policy.

Russia offers help in COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Egypt: Ambassador
‘We believe vaccine will be ready for public use in Russia by October,’ says Ambassador Borisenko

We recognise Egypt’s rights to protect its territories, national security: Russian Ambassador
Moscow has no military forces in Libya, we have no plans to establish military bases there, says Ambassador Georgiy Borisenko

Putin to meet Lukashenko in Moscow
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the specific date for the Putin-Lukashenko meeting has not been set yet.

Putin sees Lukashenko as legitimate president of Belarus
Belarus has been witnessing mass protests after incumbent president Lukashenko won a 6th term in elections, as opposition refuses to recognize the results.

Russian fighter jets intercept US bomber over Baltic Sea
Crews of Russian fighter jets approached the air target and identified it as a B-52H strategic bomber of the US Air Force at a safe distance

Egypt among Russia’s main MENA trade partners: Russian Ambassador
Russia has adopted similar positions to Egypt regarding Libyan and Syrian conflicts

Russian Su-27 jet intercepts US reconnaissance planes over Black Sea
After the U.S. planes flew away from the Russian state border, the Russian Su-27 jet safely returned to its airfield, Zvezda said.

EIPICO begins production of COVID-19 drug approved by Russia, China
The production of the drug comes after EIPICO received approval from the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA).

Ceasefire begins in East Ukraine
Earlier Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the conflict resolution in East Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russia COVID-19 cases up 5,871 to 806,720
According to the statement, 597,140 people in Russia have recovered so far, including 8,366 over the past day.

Russian warplanes target IS positions in eastern Syria
On July 7, IS militants launched attacks on Syrian army positions in countryside areas of Aleppo, Hama, and Raqqa provinces in northern Syria

AU Troika, Russia demonstrate commitment to cooperation framework: Shoukry
Shoukry expressed full support for Africa, Russia, and successful preparations for 2022 Africa-Russia Summit

Russia offers technical assistance to 3 countries in Ethiopian Dam negotiations
Bilateral meetings expected between individual countries and observers on Wednesday

Egypt to receive 24 “Su-35” fighters by end of 2023-2024
Tests to be conducted on first two fighters this year

MENA is vulnerable to oil prices decline, Russia more prepared than previous shocks: IIF
How will ongoing oil tension impact MENA region?

Turkey asks Russia to step aside, leaving its troops deal with Syrian forces
Greek police clashes with migrants on borders

Oil falls to $54.45 as Russia requests time to assess additional OPEC production cuts
Coronavirus outbreak threatens the oil market by falling global demand: Source

Turkey, Russia seek to ease tensions in Syria’s Idlib
Russia blames Turkey for not notifying its advancements, amid Syrian shelling