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…

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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.…

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

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

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‘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)…

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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…

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

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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