Russia’s Central Bank lowered its key interest rate by 100 basis points to 17 percent on Friday.
“The economy continues to return to a path of balanced growth. In recent months, lending activity has picked back up. Inflation…
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Polish Foreign Minister arrived in Kiev
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has arrived on a visit to Kiev.
“[Ukrainian Foreign Minister – ed.] Andriy Sybiha has welcomed Radoslav Sikorski to Kiev,” the Telegram channel of the Ukrainian…
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The US and Brazil are once again embroiled in a trade and diplomatic crisis
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, a Trump ally, was sentenced to 27 years for organising a coup d’état in January 2023. He will not be able to go to the next election in 2026.
The State Department…
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Ukrainian Drone Attacks Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant
In the early hours of September 12, a Ukrainian drone struck the building of the operating Unit 3 at the Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant, according to Rosatom. No casualties were reported, and law enforcement is working at the…
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The European Commission will present a proposal for the 19th package of anti-Russian sanctions on 17 September – Reuters
According to the agency, the lists may include banks from two Central Asian countries and independent Chinese refineries.
Earlier, the head of European diplomacy Kaja Kallas said that the restrictions would affect Russian oil supplies and the…
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Compromise Reached As EU Approves Blacklist Rollover For 6 Months
The European Union agreed to prolong visa bans and asset freezes on the over 2,600 people and entities the bloc deems responsible for the undermining of Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
The blacklist, which was created after Russia launched its…
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Russian Central Bank Slashes Key Rate to 17% as Economic Slowdown Fears Grow
Russia’s Central Bank cut its key interest rate by 1% on Friday, its third reduction this year and a move that is likely to be welcomed by jittery businesses as high borrowing costs and a slowing…
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Ex-assistant Pentagon chief blamed Kiev for UAV incident in Poland
Former assistant Pentagon chief Stephen Brien said in an interview with InsideOver that he believes Ukraine was involved in the downing of drones in Poland.
“I believe that the Ukrainians managed to take…
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Britain, Japan and New Zealand Tighten Sanctions on Russia
Britain, New Zealand and Japan announced new sanctions against Russia on Friday, with the latter two countries lowering their price cap on Russian crude oil to less than $50, a move that aligns with recent measures imposed by the…
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Prince Harry goes to Kyiv for the first time in surprise visit — Meduza
Prince Harry, the youngest son of the U.K.’s King Charles III, arrived in Kyiv on Friday morning, according to The Guardian.
Harry was reportedly invited by the Ukrainian government to help support the rehabilitation of soldiers who have…
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