Russia crude exports remain near peak levels despite US pressure
Russia’s seaborne crude exports have remained near a 16-month high, with average daily shipments holding steady at 3.62 million barrels […]
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Russia raises VAT by 2% to lower budget deficit
Russia’s Finance Minister, Anton Siluanov, has announced a 2% increase in the country’s value added tax (VAT) to reduce the
Galloway detention: UK politician accuses counter-terrorism officers
UK Counter-Terrorism Officers Detain Politician George Galloway and Wife at Gatwick Airport Veteran British politician George Galloway and his wife,
US Ukraine strikes approved by Trump, envoy suggests
US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg has suggested that President Donald Trump may have already approved Ukrainian long-range strikes inside Russia.
EU hopes Orban loss will end Ukraine accession veto
The European Union is facing a challenge in its bid to move forward with Ukraine’s accession talks, due to a
Iran sanctions reinstated as UN rejects draft resolution
The UN Security Council has rejected a draft resolution sponsored by Russia and China to extend sanctions relief for Iran,
Nuclear Ethiopia Russia partnership deal signed
Ethiopia has signed an agreement with Russia to construct a nuclear power plant, marking a significant development in the east
Poland sees rise in anti-Ukrainian sentiment after election
Anti-Ukrainian sentiment has been rising in Poland, with many refugees avoiding speaking their native language in public due to fear
US ready to replace Russian gas and oil in EU
The United States is prepared to replace all Russian gas and oil exports to the European Union, according to Energy
Russia VAT rate may rise to 22% in 2026
Russia’s Finance Ministry has proposed increasing the value-added tax rate to 22% in 2026, aiming to boost revenue for defense