Lithuania closes border with Belarus and considers closing border with Russia
On Friday, the Lithuanian government reported the full closure of its border with Belarus.This decision comes after indications that two...
August 18, 2023Section
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Russia and China strengthen ties with joint naval exercises in the Pacific Ocean
As confirmed by the Russian Defense Ministry, Russian and Chinese warships are engaged in cooperative exercises in the Pacific Ocean,...
August 18, 2023
Russia’s central bank raises interest rates to combat ruble decline
Russia's Central Bank (RCB) has increased its interest rate by 350 basis points to 12%, marking its highest level since...
August 15, 2023
Italy tightens migrant expulsion amid 115% increase in arrivals
In the wake of a significant 115.1% rise in migrant arrivals during the first seven months of 2023, compared to...
August 15, 2023
China strengthens military ties with Russia, Iran and Belarus
China's Defense Minister, Li Shangfu, announced plans to strengthen military collaboration with Iran, Belarus, and member countries of the Shanghai...
August 15, 2023
Russian currency down, breaks through milestone of 100 rubles against the dollar
In Moscow's stock exchange, the Russian currency surpassed the symbolic threshold of 100 rubles to the dollar, despite the Central...
August 14, 2023
Russia’s ‘African Village’: Hope for South African Boers
A rural community situated between Moscow and St. Petersburg is on track to become the home of a pioneering "African...
August 12, 2023
Poland elections: a tense landscape with many questions
Poland's general election is set for October 15th, where the outcome will decide if the conservative Law and Justice party,...
August 12, 2023
Russia launches the first lunar rocket in nearly half a century
Russia marked a significant moment in its space exploration journey by launching its first lunar landing spacecraft in 47 years...
August 11, 2023