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Indian-owned refiner pays for shipments of Russian oil in yuan
(MENAFN) India’s largest state-run refiner, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), has reportedly completed several payments for Russian oil using the Chinese yuan, according to reports. The decision came after traders supplying Russian crude began...

India is expected to increase its oil purchases from Russia
(MENAFN) India is expected to increase its oil purchases from Russia in the coming months, with refiners being offered substantial discounts, according to reports. Russian Urals crude is being sold to India at $2 to $2.50 per barrel below Dated...

India probably to increase its oil purchases from Russia
(MENAFN) India is expected to raise its oil imports from Russia in the coming months, with local refiners being offered substantial discounts, according to reports. Russian suppliers are reportedly providing Indian refiners with price reductions...

Ukrainian Missile Strike on Russia’s Belgorod Leaves Three Dead
(MENAFN) At least three people were killed and ten others injured when a Ukrainian missile struck a residential settlement in Russia’s Belgorod region, Russian officials said Wednesday. The attack hit Maslova Pristan, a town located roughly 16...

NATO considers harsh response on unauthorized Russian aircraft
(MENAFN) NATO is reportedly considering a more forceful posture toward Russia, including authorizing pilots to engage unauthorized Russian aircraft and significantly increasing its military footprint along Russia’s borders, according to news...

India’s largest refiner purchases Russian oil with Chinese yuan
(MENAFN) India’s largest state-owned refiner, Indian Oil Corp, has made payments in Chinese yuan for several shipments of Russian crude, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing sources. Traders supplying Russian oil had requested Indian state refiners...

EU Foreign Policy Chief’s Approach on Russia Sparks Strains
(MENAFN) The head of the European Union’s foreign affairs, Kaja Kallas, is reportedly putting the bloc’s global relationships at risk due to her direct manner of speaking and intense focus on Russia. According to Foreign Policy, several diplomats...

Putin alleges Russia has seized thousands of square kms in Ukraine
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted that his forces have taken control of nearly 5,000 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory this year, as the conflict between the two countries continues into its fourth year. “This year, we...

Bank of Russia Confirms Expired Visa, MasterCard Cards to Stay Active
(MENAFN) Expired Visa and MasterCard bank cards will remain functional in Russia without interruption, the Bank of Russia announced Wednesday, emphasizing that no drastic measures are planned to disable these payment methods. “All cards are...

Critics say Kallas’ fixation on Russia damages bloc’s global ties
(MENAFN) European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas’ direct communication style and strong focus on Russia are reportedly harming the EU’s international relationships, according to officials and diplomats cited by reports. While Kallas’ rise...

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held one-on-one meeting with President of Russia Vladimir Putin in Dushanbe
AZERBAIJAN, October 9 - To the participants of the international conference on “Uniting efforts and enhancing cooperation for addressing the issue of missing persons” Dear conference participants, I sincerely greet you on the occasion of the...
Santhera Secures Agreement with Biomedica for the Distribution of AGAMREE® (Vamorolone) in Russia
Pratteln, Switzerland, October 9, 2025 – Santhera Pharmaceuticals (SIX: SANN) announces the signing of an exclusive agreement with Biomedica for the distribution of AGAMREE® (vamorolone) in Russia, for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy...

The Arctic This Week Take Five: Week of 6 October, 2025
Back to Publications Russia Installs New Protections for Arctic Nuclear Test Site Fuel Tanks On August 14, The Barents Observer reported that Russia has covered fuel tanks at its Novaya Zemlya nuclear test site with blue metal drone nets. The...

Moscow’s SVR Accuses Britain of Plotting New Provocation
(MENAFN) Moscow's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has issued a stern warning, stating that Britain is “furious” about its inability to achieve the “strategic defeat” of Russia and is now orchestrating a new “provocation” in response to recent...

Russian Officials Criticize Poland’s OSCE Visa Revocation
(MENAFN) Russia has sharply criticized Poland’s move to block its delegation from attending an Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) conference, with Russian Foreign Ministry representative Maria Zakharova arguing that the...

Russian law enforcement foils two plots targeting synagogues
(MENAFN) Law-enforcement agencies say they have uncovered and stopped two separate schemes to target synagogues in Russia that were allegedly orchestrated by an extremist group based abroad intent on whipping up religious hatred. In one incident,...

flynas Partners with Saudi Tourism Authority & ACP to Launch Direct Moscow –Jeddah Flights Starting December 23, 2025
flynas will operate three weekly flights between Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow and King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah RIYADH, AL-RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, October 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- flynas, the leading low-cost...

Russian FM representative says Poland doesn’t seek European security
(MENAFN) Russia has accused Poland of disregarding European security and cooperation after Warsaw reportedly barred a Russian delegation from attending a major conference organized by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe...

Russia attacks Ukrainian arms production facilities, energy infrastructure
(MENAFN) Russia launched large-scale overnight attacks on Ukraine’s weapons manufacturing facilities and the energy infrastructure supporting them, the country’s Defense Ministry announced on Sunday. According to Ukrainian and local media reports...

Russia Denounces U.S. Attack on Vessel Near Venezuela
(MENAFN) Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil announced on Sunday that he spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who extended Russia’s "full expression of support and solidarity" following a recent U.S. military attack on a ship near...