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Russia poised for major nuclear expansion in Africa
Russia has begun efforts to establish nuclear energy infrastructure across the entire African continent, Rosatom says
New Samsung phones hit Russian market before West
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold5 smartphones appeared on sale in Russia two weeks before their global launch
First Chinese freight train crosses new bridge into Russia (VIDEO)
A Chinese freight train made its maiden journey to Russia via a railway bridge over the Amur River
Putin slams 'irrational and amoral' EU policies
The impounding of shipments of Russian fertilizer by EU states is irrational and amoral, President Vladimir Putin has said
Russia ready to work with Africa as an ‘equal partner’ – deputy energy minister
Moscow aims to develop strong trade and economic relations with Africa based on respect and equality, deputy energy minister Sorokin says
Russia is ensuring Africa’s recovery – Comoros president
Russia is helping Africa to solve its problems by providing investment, the chairman of the African Union has said
Zara replacement struggling in Russia – media
A Lebanese clothing brand MAAG which has replaced Zara is reportedly considering closing stores in Russia
EU country braces for electricity tariff hike
French households will face rising power prices as the government is set to scrap the tariff shield program, President Emmanuel Macron says
Another South American nation to curb dependence on dollar
Bolivia is turning to the Chinese yuan and the Russian ruble, cutting its dependence on the US dollar in foreign trade
Russia to help Nigeria resuscitate steel sector – official
Russia and Nigeria plan to cooperate in developing the mining sector, Permanent Secretary Mary Ogbe says
Sales of Russian ice cream in Africa soar – official
African imports of Russian ice cream have surged 50% over four years, the Agroexport center’s official figures show
Russian stock market hits 17-month high
The ruble-based MOEX index has topped 3,000 points, its highest level since before the beginning of Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine
German car giant takes major hit on sale of Russian business
Volkswagen said the sales price for its Russian business division totaled €125 million
Russia announces ‘temporary’ ban on rice exports
Moscow has placed a temporary ban on exports of rice to protect the internal market
EU expands anti-Russia sanctions
Brussels has imposed sanctions on seven Russian citizens and five entities for allegedly disseminating propaganda
Foreigners told how to unfreeze assets in Russia
Foreign citizens who obtain a Russian residence permit will be able to “unfreeze” their funds held in the country, RBK has reported