Putin Calls EU’s Attempts to Seize Russian Assets Robbery

  Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called the European Union’s attempts to seize Russian assets “robbery,” warning that such actions could have serious consequences for Europe’s financial credibility and the global financial system. Speaking during his annual press conference, Putin said Russia will defend its interests related to overseasContinue Reading

Russia to Retaliate Swiftly Against EU’s Illegal Asset Freeze – Zakharova 

  Russia will take swift retaliatory measures against the European Union’s illegal freezing of Russian assets, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova warned on Saturday. In a statement on the ministry’s website, Zakharova condemned the EU’s actions as a serious violation of international law, saying that any freezing or confiscationContinue Reading

Russia, Kazakhstan Sign Declaration on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

  Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed on Wednesday a Declaration on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.   Speaking at an official ceremony at the Kremlin, Putin highlighted that this declaration among other things outlines measures aimed at enhancing regional partnerships and border cooperation.   Putin also mentionedContinue Reading

Niger State to Purchase Russian Agricultural Machinery Worth Over 10 billion Roubles

  Nigeria’s Niger State plans to purchase Russian agricultural machinery and irrigation systems worth more than 10 billion roubles to expand the area of farmland in the state, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade said in a press release following a meeting between the Niger State delegation and ministryContinue Reading