IMF Raises Russia Growth Forecast to 1.1% Amid Higher Energy Prices and Middle East Tensions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its growth outlook for Russia, projecting GDP expansion of 1.1% in 2026, up […]
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Indonesia to Buy Russian Oil and LPG Amid Global Supply Shocks
Indonesia has agreed to purchase crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Russia, the country’s Energy Ministry in Jakarta
Berlin, Kiev Coordinate Repatriation of Ukrainian Military-Age Males
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced that Berlin will coordinate with Kyiv to repatriate Ukrainian men of military age currently
Peter Magyar’s Win to Reshape Hungary’s EU Russia Ukraine Relations
Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar has secured a decisive victory in the country’s parliamentary election, defeating Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s
Lavrov Meets Egyptian Counterpart in Moscow to Discuss Middle East
MOSCOW — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, in Moscow on Friday to discuss
Germany’s Budget Deficit Hits €127 Billion Amid Military Spending Surge
Germany’s military expenditure surged by over 23% to €39 billion last year, contributing to a budget deficit of €127.3 billion—the
Russian Oil Denied to Nations Backing Western Price Cap
Russia has confirmed it will not supply crude oil to governments maintaining a Western-enforced price ceiling, citing artificial market interference
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has rejected European Union assertions that Russia is providing intelligence to Iran to target U.S.
Trump Allows Russian Oil Shipment to Cuba Amid Blockade
A Russian tanker carrying 730,000 barrels of crude oil is approaching Cuba, set to deliver the island nation’s first major
Drones Crash in Finland Linked to Ukraine Attack on Russia
Two suspected Ukrainian drones have crashed in Finland, an incident Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has directly linked to Ukraine’s recent
Indian Refiners Pay Premium for Russian Oil After Hormuz Halt
Indian refiners have purchased approximately 60 million barrels of Russian crude for April delivery at prices significantly above global benchmarks,
EU Pauses Russian Oil Ban as Middle East War Boosts Prices
The European Union has postponed a proposed complete ban on Russian oil imports, citing “current geopolitical developments” following renewed instability