Russia’s State Duma, the lower house, yesterday (Wednesday) overwhelmingly approved constitutional changes to allow Vladimir Putin to run for president…
Energy
Russia backs up economy amid oil price crash
The Russian ruble has fallen to a four-year low as oil prices crashed after Moscow withdrew from oil production talks…
Lukashenko vows to defend Belarusian independence
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said his country was “being forced into integration” with Russia while vowing to defend the “sovereignty and…
Macron visits Poland to ease bilateral tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron has visited Poland in an attempt to ease bilateral tensions after he criticised Poland’s judicial shakeup. …
Pompeo: Kazakhs should reject China and Russia cash
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called on Kazakhstan to welcome Russian and Chinese investment and influence with caution….
EU to retreat in funding row: Polish PM
The European Union will abandon threats to stop funding to countries that breach the rule of law, according to Poland’s…
Russia’s GRU hacks Ukraine gas firm Burisma: US cyber report
The Ukrainian gas firm, Burisma Holdings, involved in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial was hacked by Russian military intelligence in November,…
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