RDIF Reports ₽2.3 Trillion in Investments, Strengthening Russia's Economic Landscape
President Putin met with Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), discussing key projects transforming Russia's economic landscape; RDIF reported ₽2.3 trillion in investments, including significant contributions from friendly foreign nations, resulting in a sixfold return ...
RDIF Reports ₽2.3 Trillion in Investments, Strengthening Russia's Economic Landscape
President Putin met with Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), discussing key projects transforming Russia's economic landscape; RDIF reported ₽2.3 trillion in investments, including significant contributions from friendly foreign nations, resulting in a sixfold return ...
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Russia and Iran to Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
Russia and Iran will sign a strategic cooperation agreement on January 17th, covering defense and security, while the EU announced €142 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine, bringing the total to €1.1 billion, amid ongoing conflict and Western sanctions on Russia.
Russia and Iran to Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
Russia and Iran will sign a strategic cooperation agreement on January 17th, covering defense and security, while the EU announced €142 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine, bringing the total to €1.1 billion, amid ongoing conflict and Western sanctions on Russia.
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NATO Faces 3.7% Defense Spending Rise Unless Joint Purchases Increase
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned member states on Monday that they face a potential increase in defense spending of up to 3.7% of GDP unless they increase joint purchases and utilize existing infrastructure. Rutte cited Ukraine's cost-effective radar systems as an example of how some overall...
NATO Faces 3.7% Defense Spending Rise Unless Joint Purchases Increase
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned member states on Monday that they face a potential increase in defense spending of up to 3.7% of GDP unless they increase joint purchases and utilize existing infrastructure. Rutte cited Ukraine's cost-effective radar systems as an example of how some overall...
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UK Considers Post-Conflict Peacekeepers for Ukraine Amidst European Division
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering sending peacekeepers to Ukraine after the Russia-Ukraine conflict concludes, while other European nations express differing opinions and Russia demands the consent of both conflicting parties. This follows statements by former UK defense ministers advoca...
UK Considers Post-Conflict Peacekeepers for Ukraine Amidst European Division
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering sending peacekeepers to Ukraine after the Russia-Ukraine conflict concludes, while other European nations express differing opinions and Russia demands the consent of both conflicting parties. This follows statements by former UK defense ministers advoca...
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Slovakia Seeks Gas Transit Talks Amidst EU Sanctions
Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico invited Ukrainian President Zelensky to discuss the halted transit of Russian gas through Ukraine, which ended on January 1, 2024 after a contract expiration. Fico claims this causes significant harm to Slovakia and the EU, and previously threatened to cut off electric...
Slovakia Seeks Gas Transit Talks Amidst EU Sanctions
Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico invited Ukrainian President Zelensky to discuss the halted transit of Russian gas through Ukraine, which ended on January 1, 2024 after a contract expiration. Fico claims this causes significant harm to Slovakia and the EU, and previously threatened to cut off electric...
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Russian Entrepreneurship Rises to 23%
A Sberbank and Ministry of Economic Development study shows that the percentage of Russians aged 18–64 involved in entrepreneurial activity increased from 21% in 2022 to 23% in 2024, driven by desires for freedom, high income, and self-realization; the top support needs are start-up capital, network...
Russian Entrepreneurship Rises to 23%
A Sberbank and Ministry of Economic Development study shows that the percentage of Russians aged 18–64 involved in entrepreneurial activity increased from 21% in 2022 to 23% in 2024, driven by desires for freedom, high income, and self-realization; the top support needs are start-up capital, network...
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Novosibirsk Trolleybus Accident: Pregnant Woman Killed, Driver Denies Fault
A 66-year-old trolleybus driver in Novosibirsk struck and killed a pregnant 25-year-old woman and injured her 4-year-old son on October 28th, 2024, while the mother and son were crossing the street at a crosswalk; the driver, who has seven prior red-light tickets this year, denies fault.
Novosibirsk Trolleybus Accident: Pregnant Woman Killed, Driver Denies Fault
A 66-year-old trolleybus driver in Novosibirsk struck and killed a pregnant 25-year-old woman and injured her 4-year-old son on October 28th, 2024, while the mother and son were crossing the street at a crosswalk; the driver, who has seven prior red-light tickets this year, denies fault.
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Russia Designates Media Outlets as Terrorist Organizations
Russia's FSB has labeled Komi Daily and Asians of Russia as terrorist organizations for alleged ties to the Free Nations of Post-Russia Forum, a group advocating the dissolution of the Russian Federation into 41 autonomous states; this is the first time such a designation has been applied to media o...
Russia Designates Media Outlets as Terrorist Organizations
Russia's FSB has labeled Komi Daily and Asians of Russia as terrorist organizations for alleged ties to the Free Nations of Post-Russia Forum, a group advocating the dissolution of the Russian Federation into 41 autonomous states; this is the first time such a designation has been applied to media o...
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Minor Price Spike in European Gas After TurkStream Attack
An attempted Ukrainian drone attack on the Russkaya compressor station of the TurkStream gas pipeline in Russia on January 13th caused a minor increase in European gas prices; despite the initial price surge, the compressor station continued operating normally.
Minor Price Spike in European Gas After TurkStream Attack
An attempted Ukrainian drone attack on the Russkaya compressor station of the TurkStream gas pipeline in Russia on January 13th caused a minor increase in European gas prices; despite the initial price surge, the compressor station continued operating normally.
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DTEK to Invest €140 Million in Ukraine's Energy Storage
Ukraine's largest private energy company, DTEK, will invest €140 million in energy storage systems to stabilize the power grid, using batteries from Siemens' Fluence Energy to power 600,000 households for two hours, aiming for completion before next winter and reducing reliance on large power plants...
DTEK to Invest €140 Million in Ukraine's Energy Storage
Ukraine's largest private energy company, DTEK, will invest €140 million in energy storage systems to stabilize the power grid, using batteries from Siemens' Fluence Energy to power 600,000 households for two hours, aiming for completion before next winter and reducing reliance on large power plants...
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American Imprisoned in Russia Amidst Uncredible Child Abuse Accusations
David Barnes, a US citizen, has been imprisoned in Russia for three years on child abuse charges deemed uncredible by US authorities; his family seeks his release through a prisoner exchange, highlighting concerns over US diplomatic response and the misuse of legal processes in international custody...
American Imprisoned in Russia Amidst Uncredible Child Abuse Accusations
David Barnes, a US citizen, has been imprisoned in Russia for three years on child abuse charges deemed uncredible by US authorities; his family seeks his release through a prisoner exchange, highlighting concerns over US diplomatic response and the misuse of legal processes in international custody...
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Disabled Russian Oil Tanker Highlights Risks of Sanctions-Evading "Shadow Fleet
The Panamanian-flagged oil tanker Eventin, carrying nearly 100,000 tons of oil from Russia, lost power in the Baltic Sea near Germany, prompting a rescue operation amid stormy conditions and highlighting Russia's use of its "shadow fleet" to circumvent sanctions.
Disabled Russian Oil Tanker Highlights Risks of Sanctions-Evading "Shadow Fleet
The Panamanian-flagged oil tanker Eventin, carrying nearly 100,000 tons of oil from Russia, lost power in the Baltic Sea near Germany, prompting a rescue operation amid stormy conditions and highlighting Russia's use of its "shadow fleet" to circumvent sanctions.
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56% Bias Score