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Putin set to signal war or peace stance at year-end news conference
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to address the future of the war in Ukraine when he speaks at his marathon end-of-year news conference...
EU opts for joint borrowing to bankroll Ukraine, shelves risky Russian asset plan
European Union leaders agreed to raise 90 billion euros through joint borrowing backed by the EU budget to support Ukraine’s defence over the next...
Russia to Sell Russian Railways’ Iconic Moscow Towers in $2.4B Debt-Paying Move
Russia's government has instructed Russian Railways to sell a 62-floor skyscraper in central Moscow to help reduce its $50 billion debt. This decision comes...
Belarus Eyes Historic U.S. Agreement Amid Delicate Dance with Russia
Belarus is moving closer to a significant agreement to improve relations with the United States, according to President Alexander Lukashenko. This announcement comes shortly...
Kyiv Escalates Drone War with Fatal Strikes on Russian Territory
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Ukrainian drone strikes killed three people, including two crew members of a Russian-flagged oil tanker, in overnight attacks on the port of Rostov-on-Don...
Kremlin Issues Warning as U.S. Tightens Venezuela Oil Blockade
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Russia has publicly warned the United States not to make a "fatal mistake" in Venezuela, condemning Washington’s recent blockade of sanctioned oil tankers...
EU Leaders Face Crucial Vote on Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
European Union leaders are set to decide Thursday whether to use frozen Russian assets to fund billions in loans to Ukraine, a move seen...
Why Ukraine’s Economy Hinges on the EU’s Frozen Russian Assets Loan
European Union leaders are weighing proposals to use proceeds from immobilised Russian sovereign assets, most of which are held in Belgium, to support Ukraine’s...
EU Parliament Approves Ban on Russian Gas Imports
The European Parliament approved a plan to stop Russian gas imports by late 2027, moving closer to making this ban law.
This decision follows the...
India’s Russian Oil Imports Defy Sanctions, Remain Near Record Levels
India’s imports of Russian crude are showing resilience despite Western sanctions targeting Moscow’s energy sector. Trade and refining sources estimate that December shipments will...