Most Sanctions on Russia Ineffective as BRICS Trade Grows, Oil Cap Fails
Western sanctions targeting Russia over its actions in Ukraine have largely failed to achieve their intended impact, with many restrictions […]
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Russia Bans Gasoline Exports Through Aug to Stabilize Domestic Market
Russia has enacted a comprehensive ban on gasoline exports, expanding restrictions to include all petroleum producers in an effort to
US Troop Cuts in Europe Spur NATO Defense Spending Push
The United States is reportedly considering a significant reduction of its military presence in Europe, with plans to withdraw up
Hungary Cites Ukraine Minority Rights as Key Sticking Point in Bilateral Tensions
Hungarian officials have intensified calls for Ukraine to address perceived violations of minority rights, reigniting long-standing tensions between the two
Russia’s New Law Fines Online Searches for Extremist Content
Russia’s upper house of parliament approved legislation on Friday criminalizing online searches for content officially classified as “extremist,” escalating a
Sanctions Drive Ruble Over 50% in Export Payments for First Time
The Russian ruble has reached a historic milestone in international trade, accounting for over half of all export settlements for
Putin Unveils New Nuclear Submarine During Naval Modernization Push
Russian President Vladimir Putin presided over the commissioning of a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine on Thursday, signaling continued investment in
Russian Infrastructure Bankruptcies Surge Amid High Rates, Weak Demand
Russia’s infrastructure construction sector is bracing for a surge in bankruptcies as soaring borrowing costs and shrinking demand strain companies,
Poland Urges Citizens to Leave Russia Amid Hostile State Tensions
Poland has urged its citizens in Russia to depart the country “by available means” amid escalating bilateral tensions, marking the
Slovakia’s SPP Shifts Entire Gas Imports to Gazprom, Citing Cost Edge Over EU Ban
Slovakia’s state-owned energy company, Slovensky plynarensky priemysel (SPP), is preparing to source all its natural gas imports from Russia’s Gazprom