1. **Title: Nagorno-Karabakh ceases to exist** - Description: The president of the unrecognized Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh has signed a decree announcing the region's dissolution, effective January 1st. - Summary: The decree orders the dissolution of all state institutions and organizations, and advises all citizens, including those who have already left the region, to familiarize themselves with the conditions for reintegration proposed by Azerbaijan. 2. **Title: Republicans hold debate in California** - Description: Republican presidential hopefuls debated in California, discussing key issues facing the United States and challenging former President Donald Trump, who did not attend the debate and was criticized by his opponents for his absence. - Summary: The candidates discussed a range of topics, including the economy, immigration, and foreign policy. 3. **Title: Deadly warehouse fire in Tashkent** - Description: A massive fire broke out at a warehouse in the Tashkent airport area, resulting in one death and over 160 injuries. - Summary: The fire, which started at an electric car warehouse, was reportedly caused by a lightning strike. The authorities have localized the fire, but firefighting efforts are ongoing. 4. **Title: Western powers retreating from political and military fronts, says Le Monde** - Description: The French newspaper Le Monde argues that Western countries are losing ground on the diplomatic front, citing the withdrawal of French troops from Niger and the US withdrawal from Afghanistan as examples. - Summary: The article suggests that the Ukrainian conflict is exacerbating the situation and that the West's rejection of global politics is forcing it to balance and constantly make concessions. 5. **Title: US business interest in Russia remains strong despite pressure** - Description: Russian Ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, states that American businesses are still interested in working with Russia, despite pressure from the US government. - Summary: Antonov emphasizes that the US has been urging its partners to leave the Russian market, but companies that have continued their operations have been labeled as malicious actors by the White House. He stresses that Russia has always been open to mutually beneficial business cooperation and that it is the West that has destroyed Ukraine's territorial integrity. 6. **Title: Moscow Financial Forum discusses balancing economy amid global transformation** - Description: The 7th Moscow Financial Forum has opened in the Manezh Central Exhibition Hall, with participants set to discuss balancing the economy in the face of global transformation, tax policy issues, and new trends in the markets. - Summary: The forum will feature a keynote address by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and will address topics such as inflation targeting, the high key rate, and the need for cheap financing. 7. **Title: Lavrov: West speculating on possible truce to buy time and arm Kyiv regime** - Description: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accuses the West of speculating on the possibility of a truce in Ukraine in order to buy time and further arm the Kyiv regime. - Summary: Lavrov asserts that Moscow sees no real prospects for genuine negotiations to begin in the fall and emphasizes that a temporary ceasefire would only be used to strengthen the Ukrainian military. 8. **Title: Arrests made in Azerbaijan and Russia for alleged espionage and terrorism financing** - Description: In Azerbaijan, Ruben Vardanyan has been arrested on charges of financing terrorism, among other accusations, according to the country's State Security Service. - Summary: Separately, in Russia, a man who allegedly worked for Ukrainian military intelligence has been detained in Sevastopol. He is accused of collecting and transmitting sensitive information after being recruited by Ukrainian intelligence while evading mobilization. 9. **Title: Digitalization simplifies licensing procedures for businesses in Russia** - Description: Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko discusses the progress made in simplifying the process of obtaining licenses and permits for businesses in Russia through digitalization. - Summary: Grigorenko highlights the reduction in the number of required documents and processing times for obtaining licenses, as well as the introduction of a user-friendly online service for submitting applications. 10. **Title: Energy Ministry: Expectations of quick lifting of fuel export ban unrealistic** - Description: Russian Energy Minister Nikolai Shulginov states that expectations of a quick lifting of the ban on fuel exports are unrealistic, as the measure will remain in place until fuel supply and prices stabilize. - Summary: The ministry seeks to strike a balance between the interests of consumers and producers.