Russia’s stock market plunged Thursday as investors reacted to new U.S. sanctions targeting the country’s largest oil producers Rosneft and Lukoil.
The MOEX Russia Index, which tracks 40 of the country’s largest publicly traded…
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News – The Russian Government
Agenda: preparing the draft federal budget for 2026-2028 for the second reading in the State Duma, budgetary allocations for buying medical equipment for the Kursk Region, supporting residents of the Kaliningrad Region’s special…
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In First, British Warship Shadows Russian Navy Vessel in North Sea Under NATO Command
A British Royal Navy destroyer has intercepted and shadowed a Russian warship near the U.K.’s northern coastline, Sky News reported Wednesday.
The Portsmouth-based HMS Duncan carried out the…
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The EU has tightened entry rules for Russian diplomatic mission staff
As part of the 19th package of anti-Russian sanctions, the European Union has imposed restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomatic mission staff and their families within the Schengen area, according to the EU…
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Oil Slick From Sunken Tankers Drifts Toward Russia’s Black Sea Coast, Krasnodar Governor Warns
A massive oil slick containing around 900 metric tons of fuel oil from the December 2024 sinking of two aging tankers is drifting toward southern Russia’s Krasnodar region, regional officials said Thursday.
Governor Veniamin…
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The US has no intention of teaching anyone how to operate Tomahawk missiles,
During a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, US President Donald Trump stated that the United States does not intend to train anyone to operate Tomahawk missiles.
“Well, the problem [with missiles…
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China and the US will hold a new round of trade talks in Kuala Lumpur,
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will meet with US officials from 24 to 27 October to discuss resolving the trade dispute between the countries.
The talks are paving the way for meetings between Xi Jinping and…
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Russia Says It Is Immune to New U.S. Oil Sanctions
Russia said Thursday that new U.S. sanctions on its oil industry risked hurting diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war, and that it had developed a “strong immunity” to them.
U.S. President…
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EU Unveils Sweeping Sanctions Targeting Russian Energy, Banks and Crypto
The European Union on Thursday imposed its 19th package of sanctions on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine, targeting Moscow’s key energy revenues, financial networks and technology supply chains.
The economic restrictions also extend…
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Russian Court Frees French Cyclist Arrested for Illegal Border Crossing
A Russian court on Thursday freed a French cyclist who was detained for more than seven weeks on suspicion of illegally crossing the border, despite finding him guilty of the charge.
Sofiane Sehili, 44, was arrested on the…
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