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Russia, India target $100B in trade at record highs

Russia, India target $100B in trade at record highs

Russian President Putin says last year Russia-India trade turnover grew by another 12%, setting new record

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US never invited Russia to return to G7: Putin
05.12.2025

US never invited Russia to return to G7: Putin

Russian president says issue was raised during his meeting this week with US delegation, adding other international platforms are ‘taking shape’

Frozen Russian assets must benefit Ukraine, not the US, says German chancellor
05.12.2025

Frozen Russian assets must benefit Ukraine, not the US, says German chancellor

'This is a European matter, and I see, economically, no way of allowing the money we mobilize to go to the US in any form. And the American government knows that,’ Friedrich Merz tells journalists in Berlin

Backlash grows after Israel cleared for Eurovision 2026, prompting several countries to withdraw
04.12.2025

Backlash grows after Israel cleared for Eurovision 2026, prompting several countries to withdraw

Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia will not participate in next year's contest, citing ongoing situation in Gaza

Despite opposition, Israel cleared to take part in 2026 Eurovision
04.12.2025

Despite opposition, Israel cleared to take part in 2026 Eurovision

‘All who wish to participate—and comply with new rules — are eligible for next year’s contest, says European Broadcasting Union, though other countries have warned they might withdraw

Azerbaijan says landmine contamination blocks return of hundreds of thousands of displaced people
04.12.2025

Azerbaijan says landmine contamination blocks return of hundreds of thousands of displaced people

Baku urges greater donor support as over 1M mines remain, and only 20% of contaminated areas have been cleared since 2020