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Trump's tariffs shake Russia's economy: National Wealth Fund dwindles amid oil price collapse
Russia is grappling with significant challenges due to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. The collapse in oil prices, triggered by the U.S. tariff war, has had a devastating impact on Russia's oil industry and, consequently, its financial system. The Russian Finance Ministry is compelled to dip into the "rainy day" fund again—the National Wealth Fund (NWF), reports The Moscow Times.
The introduction of U.S. tariffs has triggered a decline in global oil demand, leading to a drop in prices. …
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Russian missile strike on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions result in casualties and destruction
A Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv has claimed the life of one individual, according to Kyiv's Municipal Military Administration Representative, Yevhen Ievlev. He shared that this unfortunate update surfaced just 10 minutes prior during a statement on Sunday, April 6. Earlier reports cited only three injuries. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that the body of the deceased man was found in the city's Darnytskyi district.
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported that rescue …
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Optical fiber factory in Saransk and key Russian industrial sites targeted in Ukrainian drone attack
Ukrainian drones have reportedly targeted an optical fiber manufacturing plant in Saransk, Russia. This incident sparked a fire at the “Optic Fiber Systems” facility on Saturday, April 5, according to various Telegram channels. Witnesses claim to have seen six to eight drones in the sky.
Artem Zdunov, Head of Mordovia, acknowledged an attack on a regional enterprise, saying, "All necessary resources are being utilized to deal with the aftermath. Operational and emergency services are on-site. …
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Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih: a grim reminder of Moscow's reluctance for peace, says EU
A Russian army missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, claiming the lives of at least 18 people, demonstrates the Kremlin's lack of readiness for peace, said EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas.
" Tragic and inhumane images coming out from Kryvyi Rih. Another reckless Russian attack struck a crowded residential area, reportedly killing at least 14, including 6 children. Russia continues to destroy Ukraine, no interest in peace," wrote the EU's high representative for foreign affairs in a post on X. …
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Tensions rise between Lavrov and Dmitriev at Riyadh talks, catching Americans off guard
In a surprising twist of events, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and special envoy Kirill Dmitriev reportedly clashed during high-stakes talks in Riyadh over something as trivial as a chair, leaving Americans shocked. According to the Russian news outlet Agentsvto.Novosti, President Vladimir Putin perhaps unwisely appointed these two sparring figures to his negotiating team in Saudi Arabia, despite their ongoing frictions.
Initially, only Lavrov and Putin's aide, Yuri Ushakov, were …