Russia Financial News
01.08 / 22:52
UPS
Corona
Experts
show
stars
reports
Will the Blaze Star's rare explosion captivate stargazers in 2024? Explore the amazing celestial show
stargazers. Experts in astronomy predict that T Coronae Borealis, popularly referred to as the "Blaze Star," will eventually come into daylight. A «once-in-a-lifetime» view is promised by this stellar event, which is situated 3,000 light-years away, as per the reports of Yahoo news. One red giant star that is very hot and one white dwarf star that is cool make up the binary star system known as T Coronae Borealis. The system, which is recognized for its periodic nova explosions occurring every 79 to 80 years, last erupted in 1946. Scientists studying the sky and astronomers alike are looking forward to the next outburst, which NASA predicts will happen before September 2024.
01.08 / 17:29
security
President
War
country
reports
US Journalist Evan Gershkovich, ex-Marine released by Russia. This country facilitated largest prisoner-swap deal since Cold War
Moscow released Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in a multinational deal, according to officials in Turkey, where the exchange took place. The Journal confirmed that Gershkovich had been freed. It's the latest exchange between Washington and Moscow in the past two years, following a December 2022 trade that brought WNBA star Brittney Griner back to the US in exchange for notorious arms trafficker Viktor Bout.
01.08 / 17:09
WhatsApp
Freedom
UK PM Starmer welcomes release of prisoners including Vladimir Kara-Murza
Keir Starmer on Thursday welcomed the release of a number of prisoners from Russia including dual Russian-British dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza, who had been jailed on treason charges for 25 years. «I welcome the release of a number of prisoners held in Russia, including Vladimir Kara-Murza, Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich,» Starmer said on X. «We will continue to call on Russia to uphold freedom of political expression.» (Reporting by Sachin Ravikumar, Editing by Kylie MacLellan)
01.08 / 17:06
Citizens
Opinion
Death
information
SOLIDARITY
rowing
Freeing killer in Russia prisoner swap 'not easy decision': Germany
prisoner swap with Russia was «not an easy decision» and called on Russia and Belarus to free all political detainees. Russian citizen Vadim Krasikov was jailed for assassinating a former Chechen rebel commander in Berlin in 2019. German government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said the decision to send him back to Russia had been informed by Berlin's duty towards German citizens and solidarity with the United States.
01.08 / 03:53
Target
War
Inside
reports
prevention
Features
China is restricting export of drones that can be used for military purposes and some drone features
China will ban the export of all unregulated civilian drones that can be used for military purposes or in terrorist activities and restrict certain drone features
31.07 / 23:19
Fighting
Strategy
War
country
reports
US will lose future war against China, Russia, says Defense Strategy Commission. Here is report in detail
Russia and China, reports the 'Daily Express US'. It has also been said that the US military may lose a future war against the arch-rivals if considerable investment is not made in the defense sector. The report has made it clear that major changes and significant investments are needed now and the country should not wait for the next Pearl Harbor or 9/11. The Imperial Japanese Navy conducted a surprise aerial assault on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The unprovoked attack sucked the US into World War II, and it immediately declared war on Japan.
31.07 / 15:17
CEO
Telegram
country
social
donates
Profiles
Who is the billionaire who claims to have fathered 100 children across the world?
Pavel Durov, who founded the social media companies Telegram and VK, has disclosed that he is the father of more than 100 children worldwide. His inventive contributions to Russian social media have helped him earn a wealth of £13.6 billion. In a Telegram post, Durov revealed that he became a prolific sperm donor, helping over 100 couples in 12 countries conceive while being single and living alone, as per the reports of The U.S. Sun.
31.07 / 11:36
UPS
Target
economy
stage
country
Inflation ticks up in Europe, complicating the European Central Bank's next move
Inflation in the 20 countries that use the euro ticked up to 2.6% in July, stubbornly above the European Central Bank’s target and complicating the ECB’s next decision on whether to cut interest rates and boost growth as the economy struggles to stage ...
31.07 / 03:10
UPS
FIVE
track
country
Oil claws back some losses after Israel retaliates against Hezbollah
Oil futures clawed back some losses on Wednesday, recovering from 7-week lows as geopolitical tensions rose after Israel retaliated against an attack by Hezbollah, although prices remained under pressure from concerns about demand in China. Brent crude futures climbed 39 cents, or 0.5%, to $79.02 a barrel by 0020 GMT ahead of expiry on Wednesday, while the more active October contract was at $78.54, up 47 cents.
31.07 / 01:55
31.07 / 01:31
Bill
Trade
country
reports
International
Russian Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Select Businesses to Use Crypto in International Trade
Russian lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday, July 30 allowing businesses to use cryptocurrencies in international trade, a move aimed at circumventing Western sanctions imposed following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
31.07 / 00:01
BLOCK
Action
security
President
War
country
Hungarian minister accuses EU of orchestrating stoppage of Russian oil through Ukraine
Hungary’s foreign minister has accused the European Union’s executive commission of orchestrating a stoppage of some Russian oil supplies into the bloc through Ukraine and warned that the dispute could lead to an energy crisis
30.07 / 21:25
Election
community
President
performer
reports
Mark Kelly emerges as the front runner to become Kamala Harris’ running mate; Here are the reasons
US Vice-President Kamala Harris is all set to receive the presidential nomination from the Democratic party after President Joe Biden ended his election campaign. The most important question in the mind of the voters is related to Harris’ choice of her running mate. She is expected to announce the name of the candidate soon within a week.
30.07 / 20:45
Fox
economy
Bill
President
War
reports
Russia will use cryptocurrency to handle backlogged payments to allies amid Western sanctions: reports
Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane discusses the U.S. interception of a Russian and Chinese aircraft, a report that Ukraine is urging China to help end the war, and France's rail networks hit by arson attacks.
30.07 / 20:21
markets
UPS
Action
Election
prevention
US Presidential Election 2024: Will China and Russia succeed in scanning election infrastructure, manipulating voters?
US Presidential Election 2016 to help Republican candidate Donald Trump. Eight years afterward, the apprehension of interruption by foreign forces has surfaced. The U.S. intelligence agencies have observed that foreign adversaries have scanned election infrastructure ahead of the November 5 election. It has raised concerns that hostile powers are probing US defenses for any vulnerability and the US Presidential Election 2024 may again be under threat.
30.07 / 19:54
30.07 / 19:52
Gap
Sustainability
Trade
country
social
International
Top global brands like Marks & Spencer, Walmart and Pepco may boost India sourcing after import duty relief
Next, Decathlon, Primark, GAP, Walmart, Pepco, and Tesco are planning to ramp up sourcing from India, industry executives told ET.
30.07 / 13:51
Blockchain
Reuters
Digital
country
reports
International
Russia considers legalizing crypto for global payments as it faces ongoing sanctions
Russia is considering legalizing the use of cryptocurrency for international payments as the country faces ongoing financial pressure from Western sanctions.
30.07 / 12:13
UPS
Reuters
Manufacturing
economy
Election
show
reports
Oil steadies near lowest since early June as China concerns weigh
Oil steadied on Tuesday near its lowest levels since early June as worries about demand in China were balanced by a government pledge of policy measures for the economy and the prospect of lower U.S. crude and product inventories. A raft of disappointing economic news from China, the world's largest crude importer, has been weighing on commodity prices. China's manufacturing activity likely shrank for a third month in July, a Reuters poll showed on Monday.
30.07 / 11:46
markets
Digital
Bill
crypto regulation
President
International
Russian Parliament to Review Crypto Bills and Mining Legislation to Legalize Crypto: Bloomberg
The lower house of the Russian parliament, the State Duma, is set to review a cryptocurrency bill along with separate legislation on crypto mining in its second and third readings on Tuesday.
30.07 / 11:41
BLOCK
Citizens
Waters
country
gatherings
Courts
Thousands protest Serbia's deal with the European Union to excavate lithium
Thousands of people have rallied in several towns in Serbia to protest a lithium excavation project the Balkan country’s government recently signed with the European Union
latest developments in Russia
What is the current situation in Russia?
In Russia, the spotlight is on local government initiatives that spark public discussion.
Where can I find reliable news about Russia?
We publish verified updates about the situation in Russia, based on information from trusted sources.
What shapes the media agenda in Russia?
The news landscape of Russia is shaped by key decisions by local authorities, reflecting its local way of life.