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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...
Russia to Issue First Yuan-Denominated Domestic Bonds on December 8
Russia will sell its first yuan-denominated domestic government bonds on December 8, with maturities ranging from three to seven years, the Finance Ministry announced...
Tokyo Protests Moscow’s Expanded Entry Ban
Tensions between Japan and Russia escalated further on Wednesday after Moscow extended its entry ban to 30 more Japanese citizens, including Foreign Ministry spokesperson...
In a ‘Mad Max’-Style Onslaught, Russian Forces Roll Toward Pokrovsk
Russia announced that its forces are advancing deeper into the eastern Ukrainian cities of Pokrovsk and Kupiansk. A video showed Russian soldiers using motorbikes...
Russian Forces Advance South of Kupiansk, Capture Train Stations
Russian troops have pushed deep into the Ukrainian city of Kupiansk and moved south to seize multiple train stations, according to a Russian commander...
EU Two Paths to Fund Ukraine: Seize Russian Assets or Borrow Billions
The European Union will meet on Thursday to discuss two main options for providing financial support to Ukraine, following a pledge by EU leaders...
Lukoil’s Fire Sale of European Refineries Hits EU Supply Chains
The latest wave of U.S. sanctions against Russia's energy sector is reshaping global oil flows, but it's Europe's refiners and consumers who are bearing...