Wholesale potato prices in Russia have reached historic highs this spring amid a sharp decline in last year’s harvest, the Kommersant business newspaper reported Tuesday, citing industry experts.
As of late April, potatoes harvested…
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As Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Flounders, Moscow Presses Onward With Massive Amphibious Assault Ship
Russia is pressing ahead with the construction of its largest-ever warship for the Black Sea Fleet — an amphibious assault ship named Ivan Rogov — in annexed Crimea.
But analysts say the vessel may…
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Russia and Turkey are wielding religion as soft power – but one patriarch is standing in their way
Turkish nationalists are calling on the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to revoke the passport of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the highest ranking Greek Orthodox cleric in the US.
As a Turkish citizen, the archbishop…
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European businesses may not be interested in giving up Russian gas
The European Commission’s plan to completely abandon Russian energy sources by 2027 may not arouse widespread interest among European businesses.
According to the newspaper, major European companies may not be…
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The US has imposed duties on 70 per cent of EU exports
The United States imposed duties on 70% of exports from the European Union to the amount of €380 billion a year. This was announced by European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič.
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Vologda Governor Urges Billionaire Mordashov to ‘Bury the Hatchet’ Amid Ongoing Feud
The governor of Russia’s northwestern Vologda region has called on billionaire Alexei Mordashov to “bury the hatchet” and cooperate for the region’s benefit, coming amid ongoing tensions over…
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News – The Russian Government
Meeting on the development of airfield and airport infrastructure
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Russian Manufacturing Downturn Eases in April, But Remains Underwater
The Russian manufacturing sector remained in decline in April, though at a slower pace, as easing contractions in output and new orders coincided with the weakest rise in input costs since early 2020,…
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Australia plans to expand trade with China amid US duties
In response to the duties imposed by US President Donald Trump, Australia plans to diversify export markets and establish trade relations with China. This was announced by Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on ABC…
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What's Going On With Crimea?
As part of efforts to end Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the United States is considering recognizing Ukraine’s Crimea as part of Russia.
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