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North Korea ready to send 100,000 troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine
North Korea is reportedly prepared to dispatch as many as 100,000 troops to assist Russia in its war against Ukraine, according to sources familiar with assessments by some Group of 20 (G20) nations.
Russia cuts off gas supply to Austria's OMV
Russian gas giant's cut off of supplies to Austria's biggest oil and gas company triggers a spike in European gas prices.
COP29: Report reveals just 1% of 1,200 UNEP methane alerts triggered action
Governments and companies unresponsive even though emissions of the gas represent “low-hanging fruit” in climate crisis fight.
Scholz tests the peace talks water with his first call with Putin in nearly two years
Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin held their first telephone conversation in nearly two years on November 15 as the war in Ukraine appears to be entering its end game.
Russian consulate that was closed for espionage continues to work secretly in Bulgaria's Varna
Consulate revealed to still be working secretly at the premises of the pro-Russian Bulgarian Socialist Party.
Slovak gas distributor SPP concludes pilot deal with Azerbaijan's SOCAR
SPP is looking at options to replace Russian gas brought by pipeline across Ukraine.
Russia’s economy is tougher than it looks, no chance of a crisis in the next 3-5 years – CASE
Russia’s economy has been battered by sanctions and high inflation, but there is no chance of a major economic crisis occurring anytime in the next three to five years, says a new authoritative report from CASE.
Russia sends threatening text messages to draft dodgers
Moscow’s military enlistment offices have begun issuing notifications to conscripts warning of potential travel restrictions and other penalties for failing to report for mandatory service.
Kazakhstan: Seals are dying en masse in the Caspian Sea
It could take months to determine the cause.
Russia to launch Trump Vodka
A St. Petersburg-based technology company, RAU IT, has filed a trademark application in Russia for a new vodka brand named “Trumpovka” in honour of re-elected US President Donald Trump.
Russia, Turkey and Iran condemn Israel's actions in Syria
Russia, Turkey and Iran have adopted a joint statement on Syria at the Astana format meeting, condemning Israeli military actions in Gaza, Lebanon and the West Bank.
This year to be warmest on record, says Copernicus
The year 2024 is almost certain to set a new record as the warmest year in documented history, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Poland’s Tusk moots diplomatic offensive before Trump’s presidency
Poland’s key concern is Trump following through on his pledge to try to quickly end the war in Ukraine, which Warsaw is worried means forcing Ukraine to concede territories lost to Russia by cutting short military aid to Kyiv.
Putin lays out his view of the new world order in Valdai speech
President Vladimir Putin took the stage at the Valdai Discussion Forum on November 7 in the northwestern Russian city of Veliky Novgorod and laid out his idea on what the new world order should look like.
Russian teachers fooled into donning tinfoil hats to fight Nato
Teachers from Russia's Voronezh Oblast have gone viral after being misled by Belarusian prankster Vladislav Bokhan into crafting tinfoil hats as part of what they believed was a patriotic defence exercise.
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Russia and Iran officially link bank card networks
Iranian citizens are now able to withdraw cash using their Shetab payment system cards in Russia
Trump holds first phone call with Putin
US President-elect Donald Trump held his first phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on November 7 and warned Moscow “not to escalate the war in Ukraine”
RAGOZIN: What will a Trump-led peace deal in Ukraine look like?
For Ukraine conflict watchers, all eyes now are on President Donald Trump who famously promised to stop the war “within 24 hours”.
Russian region to bribe college students to have kids
Russia’s Khabarovsk region has introduced a programme offering financial incentives for young women in higher education to have children, aiming to counter the nation’s population decline.
Russia faces a wave of bankruptcies as borrowing costs skyrocket
Russian businesses are bracing themselves for a financial crunch that could put many of them out of business. The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) interest rate has reached a crushing 21%, and companies can't afford their interest payments anymore.