The French navy said Friday that it intercepted a false-flagged oil tanker sailing from Russia in the Mediterranean.
“This morning in the Mediterranean, the French Navy intercepted and boarded…
Category: 1. Russia
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Russia Cuts Key Rate Despite Rising Inflation Expectations
The Bank of Russia has extended its monetary easing cycle launched last year, opting for a cautious step by lowering the key interest rate by 50 basis points to 15% at its March 20 meeting.
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‘Deeply Concerning’: Russia Faces Risk of Diabetes ‘Epidemic,’ Social Policy Chief Warns
Russia risks a diabetes “epidemic” if current trends continue, Deputy Prime Minister for Social Policy Tatiana Golikova said Friday, citing rising case numbers and poor dietary habits.
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‘Deeply Concerning’: Russia Could Face Diabetes ‘Epidemic,’ Social Policy Chief Warns
Russia risks a diabetes “epidemic” if current trends continue, Deputy Prime Minister for Social Policy Tatiana Golikova said Friday, citing rising case numbers and poor dietary habits.
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Days ago, a longtime pro-Putin blogger published a tirade against the Russian president. Now he’s in a psychiatric hospital. — Meduza
Ilya Remeslo, a longtime pro-Kremlin blogger known for filing complaints against critics of the Russian authorities, made waves in the country this week when he published a Telegram post titled “Five reasons why I stopped supporting…
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The US must respect the right of peoples to self-determination – da Silva
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has appealed to the international community not to allow the US to regard itself as the ‘master of the planet’.
“We cannot allow anyone to believe they own the…
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Oil exports from Russia to China rose by 41% in early 2026
Russian oil exports to China in January–February this year rose by 41% year-on-year to 21.79 million tonnes, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China.
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South Korea is considering resuming imports of Russian oil – Yonhap
The South Korean government is considering the possibility of resuming purchases of Russian oil against the backdrop of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Yonhap reported, citing the country’s Ministry of Trade,…
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Orban Announces Will Block All EU Measures For Ukraine Until Oil Transit Restored – CDM
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Hungary remains one of the lone Ukraine-skeptic EU/NATO members which actually has a lot of leverage, resulting in bolder and bolder…
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Iran is charging a fee for ships to pass through the ‘safe corridor’ in the Strait of Hormuz – Lloyd’s List
The Islamic Republic of Iran has begun charging fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, having established a ‘safe corridor’ for approved carriers. This was reported in Lloyd’s List.
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