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Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing the country’s economy for a long war in Ukraine. Military spending and war-related expenditures have already fueled much of Russia’s economic growth this year, helping the country weather the impact of Western sanctions. Next year, the government plans to increase military spending even more.

Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded the recent G20 summit hosted by India as an unconditional success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he was able to depoliticise decisions at the mega event. “PM Modi was able to depoliticise the decisions adopted at the G20 and that was the right way. G20 was created to discuss economic issues, not political ones.

(Reuters) — The Russian rouble weakened on Friday, dropping to a more than seven-week low past 101 against the dollar, under pressure from lower oil prices and the reduced supply of foreign currency from exporters at the start of the month.

Almost 50 European leaders are using a summit in southern Spain’s Granada to stress that they stand by Ukraine at a time when Western resolve appears somewhat weakened

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Wagner chief Prigozhin plane crash may be deliberate, says Kremlin AP said it could not verify Putin's statement. While an investigation has been launched, no findings have yet been released, AP reported. Russia had also rejected an offer of joint inquiry by Brazil, where Prigozhin's jet was manufactured.

Bangladesh has received the first uranium shipment from Russia to fuel the country’s only nuclear power plant, still under construction by Moscow

Almost 50 European leaders are using a summit in southern Spain’s Granada to stress they stand by Ukraine at a time when Western resolve appears somewhat weakened

By Alexander Marrow

By Alexander Marrow

US aid for Ukraine hangs in the balance after a last-gasp deal to avoid a government shutdown, despite President Joe Biden's attempts to reassure Kyiv it will get what it needs to fight Russia. Barely a week after President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Washington appealing for more funds, the compromise struck in Congress late Sunday dropped new funding for Ukraine amid opposition from hardline Republicans. Biden and his Democratic party say America has a duty to help Ukraine stand up to Russian President Vladimir Putin's brutal invasion, warning that a failure to do so could embolden other autocrats in the future. But the issue has become so politicized in Washington that the fate of vital military aid is now in jeopardy, just as Kyiv tries to make progress in its sluggish counteroffensive before winter sets in. Biden urged Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Sunday to «stop the games» and said he «fully expects» him to secure passage of a separate bill for Ukraine funding soon. «I want to assure our American allies, the American people and the people in Ukraine that you can count on our support.

Dmitry Medvedev suggested Saturday that Moscow may annex more regions of Ukraine, as he marked one year since the Kremlin claimed four Ukrainian territories as its own. Moscow held elections in the four regions this month, but does not fully control any of them and is currently battling a Ukrainian counteroffensive to take them back. «The special military operation will continue until the complete destruction of the Nazi regime in Kyiv,» said Medvedev, who now serves as deputy chair of Russia's Security Council. «Victory will be ours.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered one of the top commanders of the Wagner military contractor to take charge of “volunteer units” fighting in Ukraine

Afghanistan's Taliban representatives are in the Russian city of Kazan for talks on regional threats as Russia attempts to maintain its influence in Central Asia

Visiting South Sudan President Salva Kiir has agreed in a meeting with Russia’s president to expand their relationship in energy, trade and other areas, notably oil

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered one of the top commanders of the Wagner military contractor to take charge of “volunteer units” fighting in Ukraine

Justin Trudeau apologised Wednesday for Parliament's recognition of a man who fought alongside the Nazis during last week's address by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trudeau said the speaker of the House of Commons, who resigned Tuesday, was «solely responsible» for the invitation and recognition of the man but said it was a mistake that has deeply embarrassed Parliament and Canada.

Russia has accused Ukraine’s Western allies of helping plan and conduct last week’s missile strike on the Black Sea Fleet’s headquarters in Crimea

Swiss federal prosecutors say they have indicted a former employee of the Geneva-based commodities trading firm Gunvor over bribes paid to obtain access to the Republic of Congo’s petroleum market more than a decade ago

Canada's parliament honours a man who fought for Nazis, Speaker apologises later Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trudeau said (as quoted by ANI), "It's extremely upsetting that this happened. The Speaker has acknowledged his mistake and has apologized.

(Reuters) — Moscow and Washington have accused each other of destabilising the South Caucuses region, as thousands of ethnic Armenians fled their homes in Nagorno-Karabakh over ethnic cleansing fears.