Tag: russia

Iran and Russia cement currency pact, bypassing U.S. dollar in bilateral trade deal, report

Iran and Russia have concluded a deal to conduct trade using their…

BGTN Reporter

BRICS 2024: What’s on the cards as Russia prepares to take over the chairmanship?

The Russian Federation will take over the BRICS bloc chairmanship in 2024.…

BGTN Reporter

Russian swim star Kolesnikov ‘not sad’ to miss Paris Olympics

Russian swimming star Kliment Kolesnikov is all about winning Olympic medals --…

AFP
AFP

‘Politically neutral’ Russian athletes can now enter the Olympics – but don’t expect many to compete

Keith Rathbone, Macquarie University Earlier this month, the International Olympic Committee (IOC)…

The Conversation

South African cabinet backs partnership with Russia’s Gazprombank to revitalise major refinery

South Africa is looking to Russia for help to power up its…

BGTN Reporter

Trade between Saudi Arabia and Russia increased by 46% in 2022

Trade relations between BRICS counterparts Russia and Saudi Arabia have significantly increased…

BGTN Reporter

Russian lawmakers set presidential vote for March 17, 2024, clearing a path for Putin’s 5th term

Russian lawmakers on Thursday set the date of the country’s 2024 presidential…

AP
AP

Russian President Putin undertakes rare visit to UAE and Saudi Arabia amidst Ukraine war

In a notable diplomatic move, Russian President Vladimir Putin is embarking on…

BGTN Reporter

Ukraine war: it may be stalemate on land, but Kyiv’s Black Sea success could bring wider benefits this winter

Basil Germond, Lancaster University As the attention of the world centres on…

The Conversation

10 Years later, a war-weary Ukraine reflects on events that began its collision course with Russia

KYIV, Ukraine — It happens every November, when the cold descends on…

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AP