India’s billionaire Mukesh Ambani finds himself caught in a geopolitical tug-of-war as Washington targets his company, Reliance Industries, for importing discounted Russian oil. Despite not breaking any laws, […]
Chinese & Korean Phone Makers Prepare for Russian Max Pre-Install
Russian media reports indicate that manufacturers from China and South Korea are making significant efforts to pre-install Russia’s government-backed messaging app, Max, on smartphones sold in the country. […]
Trump Threatens Economic Warfare if Talks Collapse on Ukraine
Donald Trump has warned that a diplomatic breakthrough on the war in Ukraine is unlikely, potentially leading to an economic showdown with Russia. During a cabinet meeting at […]
Bank of Russia Tightens Rules on Crypto Operations to Mitigate Risks
The Bank of Russia (CBR) is implementing new regulations for crypto-related operations, aiming to minimize risks for banks and their customers involved in these activities. The regulator has […]
U.S. Proposes Energy Deals to Persuade Russia into Ukraine Peace
The U.S. is exploring a potentially controversial tactic to end the war in Ukraine: offering concessions on energy deals to Russia in exchange for peace and partial sanctions […]
Xi, Putin, and Modi Face Off at SCO Summit: A Strategic Alliance Amidst US Tensions
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, next week promises a strategic display of unity among leaders like Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Narendra Modi as […]
Russia Defies Diplomacy as Ukraine Strikes Nuclear Power Plant in Moscow
In a dramatic turn of events, Russia has rejected peace talks between President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to facilitate […]
Will Russia Legalize Cryptocurrency Trading for Its Citizens?
Amidst the prevalence of cryptocurrency ownership in Russia, lawmakers are pushing for a regulatory framework that would legitimize trading activity and potentially curb the shadow market. MPs like […]
Russia Pushes for Legal Cryptocurrency Exchanges: Duma Proposes New Framework
A group of Russian lawmakers has proposed a landmark change to the country’s approach to cryptocurrencies. Members of the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, have called […]
India Unsettled by U.S.’s Policy Shift on Russian Oil Purchases
India’s foreign minister expressed surprise at Washington’s recent reversal in stance on purchasing Russian oil after the U.S. previously encouraged such purchases to stabilize global energy markets. The […]
Kyrgyzstan President Appeals to US & UK Over Sanctions, Blaming Political Motivation
Kyrgyzstan’s president issued a plea to U.S. and UK leaders, expressing concern over recent sanctions targeting his nation’s financial institutions and crypto firms. The sanctions, which include penalties […]
Russia Enforces Government-Backed Messaging App on All Devices
The Russian government has mandated the pre-installation of a government-backed messaging app, Max, on all mobile phones and tablets sold in the country starting September 1st. The decision […]
UK Targets Kyrgyz Banks & Crypto Exchanges Over Russia Stablecoin Network
The UK has imposed sanctions on Kyrgyzstan’s financial sector and several crypto platforms, citing their alleged role in helping Russia circumvent Western restrictions. This action follows similar steps […]
UK Targets Russian and Kyrgyz Cryptocurrency Firms in New Sanctions
The UK has imposed sanctions on several financial institutions, including those linked to the Kyrgyz crypto sector, alleging their use for circumventing existing Western sanctions against Russia. The […]
Kyrgyzstan Calls for Lifting of Sanctions on Crypto Firms
Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov has appealed to the US and UK to lift sanctions on local cryptocurrency exchanges accused of helping Russia circumvent restrictions. The president argues these […]