Russia and India set to revitalize alternative shipping line — RT India

Russia and India set to revitalize alternative shipping line — RT India

Source link The two countries are holding talks on reviving the Eastern Maritime Corridor, which should boost exports of Russian hydrocarbons and other commodities to India Moscow and New Delhi on Wednesday held detailed talks on reviving the Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC) connecting Vladivostok in the Russian Far East and Chennai on India’s eastern coast. The […]

Here’s why Russia and the US are set for a long confrontation — RT World News

Here’s why Russia and the US are set for a long confrontation — RT World News

Source link The Ukraine conflict is only the first phase in the new struggle between Moscow and Washington By Andrey Sushentsov, program director of the Valdai Club Relations between Russia and the United States have entered a prolonged phase that can be described as a “long confrontation.” It might be considered temporary if the interaction between […]

Nordic country set for major gas investment in India – Bloomberg — RT India

Nordic country set for major gas investment in India – Bloomberg — RT India

Source link Demand from New Delhi for liquefied natural gas is expected to top 70 million tons annually Norway’s Crown LNG is set to invest more than $1 billion to construct a regasification terminal in India, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing the company. The facility, which will be built in the city of Kakinada and […]

Ukraine reportedly set to lower conscription age — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Ukraine reportedly set to lower conscription age — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Source link The bill also calls for the introduction of electronic military summons sent by email, local media have reported The conscription age in Ukraine could soon be lowered from 27 to 25, in line with changes to mobilization laws proposed by President Vladimir Zelensky’s government, local media have reported. The draft law was submitted […]

Russian tech giant set for big investment in Africa — RT Africa

Russian tech giant set for big investment in Africa — RT Africa

Source link Ride-hailing service Yango, owned by Russian tech major Yandex, has announced a substantial investment in Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire), news outlet Apanews reported on Wednesday. The company will invest over $300 million in the development of its Ivorian subsidiary as it plans to launch further digital services in the coming years, the outlet […]

Russia-India trade surpasses target set by Putin and Modi — RT India

Russia-India trade surpasses target set by Putin and Modi — RT India

Source link Economic and strategic engagement with New Delhi is immune from sanctions and global turbulence, Moscow’s ambassador has said The relationship between India and Russia has been flourishing despite a complicated geopolitical environment, underscoring the resilience of seven decades of diplomatic and economic cooperation, officials from both countries have stated at a business conference […]

Lavrov set to take part in OSCE meeting — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Lavrov set to take part in OSCE meeting — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Source link The Russian foreign minister said he would travel to North Macedonia for the event if Bulgaria opens its airspace Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is set to take part in an upcoming meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in North Macedonia, after EU authorities ruled the diplomat’s visit […]

EU set to consider security pledge to Ukraine – Bloomberg — RT World News

EU set to consider security pledge to Ukraine – Bloomberg — RT World News

Source link Hungary and Slovakia, however, have been strongly opposed to sending arms to Kiev The EU has pitched a framework of security commitments for Ukraine to its member states, seeking to substantially boost Kiev’s military power and bring it closer to the West, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. However, several EU states have been opposed […]

Russia set for $75 billion surplus – Bloomberg — RT Business News

Russia set for $75 billion surplus – Bloomberg — RT Business News

Source link Russia’s current account surplus has increased sharply, propping up the national currency as energy exports recovered despite pressure from Western sanctions, the country’s central bank reported on Tuesday. The current account, which measures the difference between money coming into the country through trade, investment and transfers against outflowing funds, amounted to $53.8 billion […]

Biden set to sign spending bill with no Ukraine aid — RT World News

Biden set to sign spending bill with no Ukraine aid — RT World News

Source link The stopgap funding to avoid a government shutdown was approved by the House in a bipartisan vote The US House of Representatives approved a bill on Tuesday which Speaker Mike Johnson proposed last week to avoid a government shutdown. The Republican caucus was split during the vote, while all but two Democrats supported […]

Russia set to toughen military draft laws — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Russia set to toughen military draft laws — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Source link Senators have discussed ways to counter foreign attempts to undermine the country’s military strength Russia may toughen its laws against draft dodging and undermining the capability of its armed forces. Members of the upper chamber of the Russian parliament discussed possible criminalization of ‘draft sabotage’ at a roundtable last Friday. A measure proposed […]