News Russia: Russia warns South Korea against supplying weapons to Ukraine
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (UPI) --Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko issued a warning to South Korea against supplying lethal aid to Ukraine, saying that the move would "fully destroy relations" ...
News Russia: Deconstructing Russia’s anti-colonial posturing in the global south
One of the first session themes of the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in November, attended by representatives of all 54 African states, may surprise many: ...
News Russia: America’s New South Caucasus Corridor: Stakes for China, Russia, and Beyond
On August 8, the White House became the unlikely stage for one of the most consequential diplomatic events in the post-Soviet space. U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Armenian Prime Minister Nikol ...
News Russia: Iran and Russia Vow to Block U.S. Caucasus Ambitions
The August 8 Joint Declaration between Armenia and Azerbaijan, facilitated by the US, is a non-binding memorandum of understanding for continued peace talks, not a final peace treaty. A key element of ...
News Russia: Launch of railway route from Russia to Armenia contributes to Caucasus peace — deputy PM
According to Alexey Overchuk, the launch of the route will also enhance market accessibility within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and strengthen transport connectivity across the region MOSCOW, ...
News Russia: EU double standards on Russian LNG or economic reality?
U.S. President Donald Trump has asked the European Union to hit China and India with tariffs of up to 100% over the countries’ Russia oil purchases. Europe still imports vast quantities of Russian ...
News Russia: Russia bans diesel exports to ensure domestic supply after targeted Ukrainian drone strikes
MOSCOW, July 8 (Reuters) - Russia introduced a ban on diesel exports on Wednesday as part of a raft of measures to support the domestic fuel market after systematic Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries triggered gasoline shortages and price spikes. Drivers in many regions are facing hours-long lines to refuel, as intensifying Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure squeeze
News Russia: Russia just passed a law allowing its central bank to down drones
Russia's State Duma has passed a law allowing certain financial institutions to operate anti-drone defense systems. The law, passed Tuesday, also permits staff to be armed. Drone strikes are an ...
News Russia: Russia rolls out digital ruble as Kremlin tightens financial control
Starting Sept. 1, all 12 systemically important banks must process digital ruble transactions, and major retailers will also accept the currency as payment. “Technologically, everything is ready. We did a great deal of preparatory work before this stage,” Nabiullina said. It is unclear which other banks will work with the digital ruble. The Central...
News Russia: Russia’s amended crypto bill to permit wider use of coins in payments
Authorities in Russia are now ready to relax restrictions on cryptocurrency payments and allow the exchange of one cryptocurrency for another. That’s according to the latest amendments to the “digital currency” bill greenlighted to advance further ahead of the September deadline for adoption. Russian law to permit crypto payments for securities Russia’s long-awaited draft law...
News Russia: Russian Stock Market Plummets to Three-Year Low After 17-Week Decline
Russian stocks dropped 40% from their 2024 peak as drone strikes on major oil refineries increased the risk of a domestic energy deficit.
News Russia: Russian real estate in peril as third of developers face bankruptcy
Nearly one-third of real estate developers in Russia could soon be facing bankruptcy, in part due to sanctions stemming from Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, according to an assessment by Kyiv. Newsweek ...
News Russia: Real estate: Rebuilding a house of cards | Euromoney
ALWAYS READ THE small print. It’s one of the cardinal rules of any successful investment strategy but seemingly one that was widely ignored when it came to the Russian real estate market. In the ...
News Russia: Russia Is Ready for 'Widespread Use' of Digital Ruble by September, Says Bank Governor
Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina said major banks and retailers are on track to begin accepting the digital ruble by September 1.
News Russia: Russia job fraud: Embassy reissues warning amid growing cases
Kenya's embassy in Moscow has reissued a warning against travelling to Russia through unverified recruitment channels after a surge in reports of nationals trapped in exploitative conditions. The ...
News Russia: Russians Bombarded With Trench-Digging Job Ads
See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Russia is advertising for personnel to dig trenches along its border ...
News Russia: Debt at Russia’s five biggest tech firms swells to two trillion rubles, outpacing asset growth
The combined debt of Russia’s five largest technology companies rose 53 percent in 2025 to reach two trillion rubles ($27.3 billion), according to a report by Russia’s central bank titled “Financial Stability Review.” The Russian financial news outlet Frank Media was among the first to flag the data.
News Russia: Western Sanctions on Russia Face Increasing Structural Gaps While Hurting Legitimate Businesses
More than four years have passed since Russia illegally invaded Ukraine, and a coalition of Western and allied countries introduced the first major sanctions in response. Despite the volume and scope ...
