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This summer, residents and visitors of Berlin will be welcomed by an open-air art installation from Bulgarian letters in one of the most visited places on the banks of the River Spree, near Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island.

The Russian Ministry of Education and Science decided to include the teaching of Greek as a second foreign language in the official curriculum of the 5th and 6th grades in primary school, and the three years in junior high school.

Kazakhstan has been looking into the possibility of imposing embargo on certain Russian goods. Some imported products have experienced price a decrease as a result of the ruble devaluation over the past several months.

U.S. publishes images claiming to show Russian attacks

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. has stepped up pressure on Russia by publishing satellite images allegedly showing missiles fired from Russia against the east of Ukraine.

Some also footage allegedly shows that heavy artillery, intended for pro-Russian activists, crossing the border.