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Lukoil in Talks to Sell Off Foreign Assets
Lukoil, Russia's second-largest oil producer, reported that it is discussing the sale of its foreign assets due to recent sanctions from the UK and...
Russian De-Mining Effort Now Relies Heavily on North Korean Forces
Russia says North Korean troops who helped repel a major Ukrainian incursion into the western Kursk region are now central to de-mining operations across...
Ukrainian Drone Hits Russian Ship, Oil Depot, Homes in Novorossiysk
A Ukrainian drone strike early Friday damaged a docked vessel, residential buildings, and an oil depot in Novorossiysk, a key Russian Black Sea port...
Carlyle in Talks to Acquire Lukoil’s Foreign Assets
U. S. private equity firm Carlyle is considering buying foreign assets from Russian oil company Lukoil, which has been sanctioned by the U. S....
In Response to Drone Attacks, Russia Activates Reserve Oil Capacity
Russia's oil processing has only decreased by 3% this year despite significant drone attacks from Ukraine. These attacks have targeted oil refineries, depots, and...
EU Finance Ministers Back Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
European Union finance ministers have agreed that funding Ukraine through a reparations loan backed by frozen Russian assets is the most effective option among...
Russia’s Lavrov Urges U.S. Restraint, Warns Against Escalating Ukraine Conflict
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he hoped Washington would avoid any actions that could further escalate the war in Ukraine, voicing cautious optimism...
Why the New START Extension May Not Work
Amid speculations about the fate of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) and the inevitable arms race linked to its failure, Russian President...
Romania’s Defence Strategy Focuses on Black Sea Risks
Romania aims to strengthen ties with Black Sea allies to protect its energy projects and become the European Union's largest gas producer by 2027,...
Kremlin Confirms Failed Back-Channel Talks With Britain Over Ukraine
The Kremlin confirmed that contact took place between Britain’s National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell and Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov. The exchange, reportedly...