Russia
Ukraine's position in ceasefire talks takes turn for the worst as the Munich Security Conference gets underway
Some analysts are claiming that Putin “won the war” after Trump held a phone conversation with Putin on February 12 going over the heads of Europe and without consulting Ukraine. The two leaders plan to meet in Riyadh for one-on-one talks.
Brazil drops BRICS currency plan in favour of local payment push
Brazil will not pursue a common BRICS currency during its presidency of the bloc this year, focusing instead on facilitating trade in local currencies despite warnings from US President Donald Trump about challenging dollar dominance.
Russia’s CBR maintains key rate at 21% after putting brakes on lending
The board of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) at the policy meeting of February 14 resolved to keep the key interest rate at 21%. As followed by bne IntelliNews, this is in line with expectations.
Who is Russian sovereign wealth fund boss Kirill Dmitriev, whose Middle East connections helped broker the release of US prisoner Marc Fogel?
RDIF boss Kirill Dmitriev emerges as key broker in Fogel release deal.
Iraqi migrants face trial in Russia after EU-border jump to Latvia
Twenty-three men from Iraq's Kurdistan Region are awaiting trial in Russia following their detention at European Union borders, with one illegal migrant reportedly dying in custody.
MACRO ADVISORY: A new hope, but far from Mission Accomplished
The return of Realpolitik. True to his promise, President Trump and his team have actively engaged with the Kremlin and appear to have reached the broad outline of a roadmap towards a peace process.
Bolivia courts controversy with lopsided lithium deals favouring China and Russia
Environmental groups and economic analysts have raised fresh concerns about Bolivia's recent lithium extraction agreements with Chinese and Russian firms, highlighting potential risks to national interests and environmental sustainability.
EU has continued to buy Russian fertilizer throughout war – Statista
The Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) has called for increased economic pressure on Russia as well as secondary sanctions on companies supporting its war efforts in a new report, released February 11.
Belarusian authorities release American citizen from a Minsk jail as part of Russo-US prisoner exchange deal
Prisoner release follows liberation of former US embassy employee Mark Fogel from Russian detention in a PR coup for US President Donald Trump.
Turkey, Germany strike arms deal to ramp up production of 155mm artillery shells
Move comes as US downgrades its role in Nato defence of Europe and concern grows over how Russia is racing ahead in weapons manufacturing.
Moscow cracks down on Azerbaijani migrants after rift with Baku
Russia-Azerbaijan relations are worsening, exacerbated by the fallout from the downing of an Azerbaijani passenger aircraft and subsequent diplomatic disputes.
Trump announces immediate Ukraine peace talks after call with Putin
Negotiations to end the war in Ukraine will begin immediately, US President Donald Trump announced after a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
What is on the table in Munich to bring the war in Ukraine to an end?
The world’s leaders meet in Munich this St Valentine’s day and ending the war in Ukraine will be top of the agenda. But what exactly is on the table for discussion to bring about an end to the conflict in Ukraine?
Ukraine’s goal of joining NATO and reclaiming 2014 borders ‘unrealistic,’ says Trump’s defense secretary
Ukraine’s ambition to join NATO and reclaim all its pre-2014 territory is "unrealistic," according to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, signalling a major shift in Washington’s approach to European security under President Donald Trump.
Russians in Far East ask Putin for soldiers to shoot tigers terrorising Siberia, eating their pets
Residents of Russia’s Far East are pleading for government intervention as Amur tigers increasingly encroach on human settlements, attacking domestic animals and raising fears of human casualties, Siberia Realities has reported.
Russian gas supplies to Europe via TurkStream hit new all-time high in January
Russian gas supplies to Europe via the TurkStream gas pipeline set a new record last week, according to data from the European Network of Gas Transmission System Operators.
David Beckham registers trademark in Russia despite supporting Ukraine
David Beckham’s company, DB Ventures, has registered the “David Beckham” trademark in Russia, allowing it to sell textiles and home goods under his name.
Russian holiday-makers return to Europe as demand for trips abroad surges
Russian tourists are increasingly booking trips to Europe, with a sharp rise in hotel reservations for Spain, France and Italy, according to leading online travel aggregators.
At Aero India, Russia aims to keep New Delhi interested
Ahead of India’s Aero India defence expo, Russia’s state-owned arms exporter Rosoboronexport revealed that total military exports to India have reached $80bn.
China’s President Xi to visit Moscow for Victory Day parade in May
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Moscow on May 9, 2025, to attend the Victory Day parade, marking 80 years since the Soviet Union’s victory in World War II.