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Lawmaker says US created over 400 biolabs to control spread of epidemics

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Russian lawmaker Irina Yarovaya claims the US has established over 400 biolabs globally to study and control pathogenic microorganisms, suggesting a potential for targeted biological warfare.

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Lawmaker says US created over 400 biolabs to control spread of epidemics

Irina Yarovaya pointed out that the US could study pathogenic microorganisms “capable of affecting a certain human, plant or animal genotype” at its foreign biological laboratories

Scott Ritter feels responsible for Donbass, Novorossiya residents

The former US Marine Corps intelligence analyst said that he is well aware of the crimes committed by the Kiev regime in Donbass and Novorossiya

EDB’s geographical reach to be expanded to 11 states including Persian Gulf countries

It is important to develop economic ties with neighboring countries of Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia, EDB Board Chairman Nikolay Podguzov said

Russian authorities to contact Apple before responding to removal of apps — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov stated that clarifications will be required from the corporation

Macron bears personal responsibility for stalemate in French-Russian ties — diplomat

The French president and his political team have literally lost their grasp of reality if they allow themselves to make public remarks about 'preparing for a military confrontation' with Russia, Maria Zakharova said

China becoming leading partner in economic development of Far East — Putin

It is stated that China has become for Russia "the leading partner in terms of developing the economic potential of the Far East"

Russia hopes US shares biolabs findings with public — diplomat

Russia also hopes that these statements will be followed by concrete steps, and, in particular, that a conclusion will be drawn that such situations are unacceptable, Maria Zakharova said

Russia advises West to apply term 'annexation' to Romania trying to absorb Moldova

Maria Zakharova said that Bucharest has long been hatching plans related to the absorption of Moldova, even as there is no unanimity on this issue in the Romanian government

Former Polish PM acknowledges Kiev's extermination of Donbass residents after 2014 coup

Leszek Miller noted that it is difficult to say today how many people actually died on the Ukrainian and Russian sides

US builds naval presence in Asia-Pacific region to deter China — State Department

According to Assistant Secretary of the United States for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre, two US Coast Guard patrol ships were sent to the Subic Bay military base in the Philippines

US, Arab states did not discuss creation of investment fund for Iran — Rubio

US Secretary of State also denied that any assets frozen in Qatar have already been transferred to Iran

Lebanon, Israel may sign memorandum of intent in security — TV

According to the TV channel, as a gesture of good will, Israel will withdraw its troops from an area in southern Lebanon that has been under occupation

Lavrov would like to see Russia out of 'half-dead' OSCE, but it's up to Putin to decide

The Russian foreign minister explained that Moscow would not feel "any discomfort" leaving the organization on its own

Russia initiates 10,000 cases against 2,500 Ukrainian leaders, mercenaries

The investigation of war crimes, genocide and the rehabilitation of Nazism is of particular historical and moral importance, adviser to the head of Russia’s Investigative Committee Alexander Fyodorov said

At least 250 buildings damaged by earthquake in Venezuela

The death toll from the earthquake is approaching 200 people and more than 1,000 people were injured

Arab nations do not support tolling for Hormuz — Rubio

According to US Secretary of State, Oman also opposed the idea

Romanian ambassador summoned to Russian Foreign Ministry

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Cristian Istrate will be informed of retaliatory measures for the closure of the Consulate General in Constanta

Investigation launched into von der Leyen over secret chat with Zelensky — newspaper

European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho is examining whether the EC violated transparency rules by refusing to grant the Dutch organization Follow the Money access to the correspondence

IN BRIEF: 'Discrimination against Russians', 'apple of shame' in VK removal from App Store

All VK apps previously installed on Apple smartphones and other devices will continue to function, according to the company

International Maritime Organization suspends evacuation of sailors from Strait of Hormuz

The organization’s Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said he had been informed about Thursday’s attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman that passed through the Strait of Hormuz

Over $7.4 bln of unpaid taxes return to Russia’s income within 15 years

Advisor to the Head of the Russian Investigative Committee Alexander Fedorov said that 31,000 cases of tax crimes have been completed

Russian forces notice Polish mercenaries, females in Ukrainian assault squads — officer

While the deputy commander of the 1st Battalion of the 1194th Regiment of the Southern Group of Forces, known by the call sign Yusa, has not personally engaged with the female assault troops, he remarked that their level of professionalism is evident

USGS estimates potential losses from quake in Venezuela at from 2 to 20% of GDP

The US authority also warned about probable high casualties and widespread damage

Iran does not guarantee safety to ships in Strait of Hormuz outside established routes

Tehran added that the ship’s owners, captains and operators will bear responsibility for possible consequences

Lending growth of Russian economy slowing down to 1.3% in May

Investments of banks in corporate debt securities increased by 1.4%

No one knows how many billions of aid end up in Zelensky’s luxurious lifestyle — German MP

The German government is pursuing a policy that has done nothing to bring peace in Ukraine closer, Stefan Keuter said

Iraq considering withdrawing from OPEC — agency

According to the report, he idea of withdrawing from OPEC is part of Iraq’s broader plan to boost oil exports and offset losses incurred due to the conflict between the US and Iran

Iran requests FIFA to scrap LGBT event ahead of its 2026 World Cup match against Egypt

FIFA has been informed of this shared position by both countries and is expected to take the necessary steps to ensure that no related ceremonies or promotional activities take place within the stadium or as part of the official match environment

Rosatom to hold international forum for nuclear youth in Obninsk

The forum will bring together more than 500 male and female youths from 70 countries as well as high-ranking delegations from 10 countries

Removing VK from App Store not to isolate Russian services — Foreign Ministry

No one should have any illusions that a significant part of the Western IT infrastructure is being used as an instrument of pressure, censorship and promotion of the political agenda of a dictatorial order, Maria Zakharova said

Russian military to raise US drone from seabed if required for security reasons — Kremlin

It is noted that the drone went into an uncontrolled flight as a result of an abrupt maneuver, lost its altitude and crashed into the water

Russian ministry calls removal of VK from App Store politically motivated decision

The removal of Russian apps from the App Store is an act of unfair competition aimed at protecting the interests of foreign platforms that are being displaced by Russian applications, the ministry noted

Russia says ready to approve final US-Iran agreement in UN Security Council

Reaching a final agreement between the United States and Iran is stipulated in paragraph 3 of the memorandum of understanding, Maria Zakharova said

No use talking to ‘vassal’ Ukraine, racism, Western piracy: Medvedev comments

According to the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, Western elites retain the ideas of racial and national superiority

Reserved, Cropp, House, Mohito stores in Russia acquired by UAE’s Far East Services

LPP stock company is a Polish firm involved in design, production and distribution of wearing apparel

Criminal Code amendments, over 10,000 criminal cases against Ukraine, mercenaries

As a result of Ukrainian punitive operations, almost 5,000 people were killed

German authorities want to legislatively ban Nord Stream 2 pipeline sale

According to the report, an option of the sale of the Swiss-based operator of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is on the table now

Investments in Iran to depend on implementation of memorandum with US — GCC

The Ministers emphasized that any trade and investment with Iran is conditional and reversible

Russia grateful to Witkoff, Kushner for mediation over Ukraine — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov also underscored Russia’s expectation that these contacts will persist moving forward

Syria may soon lease out Tartus seaport to Russia for 49 years - Russian deputy PM

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said that the decision to lease out the Syrian port to Russia had been taken at a session of the intergovernmental commission

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