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Russia's troops fight on in Ukraine. Shoigu welcomed Zhang Youxia, a high-ranking general and vice chairman of Beijing's Central Military Commission in a red carpet ceremony in Moscow.

Kremlin said on Wednesday that the West had demonstrated its aggression towards Russia but said that when it came to nuclear weapons, Moscow had its nuclear doctrine and that this had not been changed. Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said earlier on Wednesday that the «destructive» policies of the United States and its allies were increasing the risk that nuclear, chemical or biological weapons would be used. When asked about the remarks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: «Patrushev is the secretary of the Security Council. He is part of the Kremlin.

European Union's executive arm will meet later Tuesday to finalize a decision on whether to recommend formally opening Ukraine's membership talks, with expectations of a positive outcome for Kyiv but with conditions attached. The European Commission will likely recommend that member states open formal negotiations upon the completion of reforms and legislation on minorities, anti-corruption as well as «de-oligarchisation» and lobbying, according to people familiar with the matter and documents seen by Bloomberg. The move comes as the EU looks to inject impetus into its enlargement policy following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Moscow's attempts to destabilize Europe.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine entered its 20th month, the chairperson of the Russian Federation Council proposed the creation of a Ministry of Happiness in the country, reported Hindustan Times on 7 November. During a speech at the recent Znanie (Knowledge) education expo in Moscow, Valentina Matviyenko said she came up with the idea in 2019 while on a trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to The Insider, a Russian independent publication online, Valentina Matviyenko said, "Immediately, a law on overall happiness!" “You know, I dream of creating and have even proposed that we create a Ministry of Happiness in Russia.

Vladimir Putin has moved to shore up support among his core base in the security forces, the armed forces and with regional voters outside Moscow, while Wagner has been brought firmly to heel. Russian defence, weapons and overall budget spending has soared while Putin has made numerous public appearances, including the regions, over recent months. "The decision has been made - he will run," said one of the sources who has knowledge of the planning.

Russia has unveiled a sprawling exposition highlighting the nation’s accomplisments, which will run through the months leading to the presidential election in which Vladimir Putin is widely expected to seek a new term

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its exit from the Russian market, selling its business in the country to CommEX, a newly launched exchange. 

Oil prices edged up on Monday after top exporters Saudi Arabia and Russia said they would stick to extra voluntary oil output cuts until the end of the year, keeping supply tight, while investors watched out for tougher U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil. Brent crude futures rose 41 cents, or 0.5%, to $85.30 a barrel by 0000 GMT while U.S.

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ballistic missile designed to carry nuclear warheads from a new nuclear submarine. The report comes as tensions are soaring between Russia and the West over the fighting in Ukraine.

Russia airport witnesses anti-Israel unrest, Kremlin blames Ukraine | 10 points Tension has risen among the US and European officials that the war has reached a stalemate, and Ukraine is running out of forces. On the other hand, Russia has a seemingly endless supply, officials said. However, according to an Al Jazeera report, Zelenskyy has denied that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has reached a "stalemate".

Management at Russia’s Renaissance Capital in London are exploring the possibility of a buyout by new shareholders.

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(Reuters) — Russia's services sector expanded at its slowest pace in October since February, but extended its growth series to nine months thanks to strong export business, while charges and input prices rose, a business survey showed on Friday.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. has imposed a new round of sanctions targeting Russia over its invasion of Ukraine

MOSCOW (Reuters) — Russia's dominant lender Sberbank reported on Thursday 411.4 billion roubles ($4.41 billion) in net profit in the third quarter and a return on equity (ROE) of 27.6% as it recovers from a difficult 2022.

Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels. Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here! “Indian nationals wishing to open such a bank account are advised to approach an Indian bank that has a partnership agreement with the Central Bank of the Russian Federation for guidance," it said.

United States accused Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday of trying to use the Israel-Hamas war to reduce Western support for Ukraine, which it said requires continued backing from Washington to prevent Russian success. Hamas militants carried out a shock cross-border attack from Gaza this month that Israeli officials say killed more than 1,400 people, prompting Washington to rush military aid to Israel and sparking fears in Kyiv that backing for its war against invading Russian forces could suffer. «Putin is very much trying to take advantage of the Hamas attack on Israel in the hopes that it will distract us… and that it will result in the United States pulling back its resources» from Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a Senate hearing on supplemental national security funding. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned during the same hearing that Putin will succeed in his bid to seize Ukrainian territory if the United States halts support for Kyiv. «I can guarantee you that without our support, Putin will be successful,» Austin said.

(Reuters) — Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Monday that Russia would create a simplified procedure for citizens and companies from «friendly» countries to invest there.

The Russian FSB, the nation’s intelligence service, has charged a man suspected of donating crypto to Ukraine’s military with high treason.