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India Emerges as Key Partner for Russia in Addressing Labor Shortage Through Vocational Training Initiatives

A member of the board of Russia’s main business association urged on Thursday for the establishment of vocational training centers in allied nations such as India to mitigate the country’s escalating labor shortage. Andrei Komarov, affiliated with the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, suggested that foreign workers be trained explicitly for the Russian labor […]

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St. Petersburg Forum 2025: Emphasizing a Multipolar Future Amid Global Shifts

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Russia’s premier event for business and investment, commenced on Wednesday with a persistent emphasis on fostering a “multipolar” world amid Russia’s estrangement from Western nations. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the perception of SPIEF as the “Russian Davos” has diminished, attributed to a notable decline in […]

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Sergei Tikhanovskys Release Sparks Hope Amid Belarusian Political Repression

Sergei Tikhanovsky, the leading opposition figure in Belarus who has been imprisoned, was unexpectedly released on Saturday along with over a dozen other political detainees, an event celebrated as a “symbol of hope.” His wife, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who stepped into the opposition’s role following his imprisonment, expressed gratitude to the United States for facilitating the […]

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Russian Steel Sector Faces Crisis: Production Cuts and Exports Threatened

The CEO of one of Russia’s largest steel manufacturing companies has issued a warning regarding potential cuts in production and shutdowns in the nation’s steel sector, attributing these concerns to a strengthening ruble and elevated interest rates that are hindering demand and profitability. The steel sector, which employs over 600,000 individuals and contributes approximately 10% […]

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Russian Defense Claims Destruction of 85 Ukrainian Drones in Overnight Operations

The Russian Defense Ministry announced early Thursday that its air defense systems successfully intercepted 85 Ukrainian drones overnight into the morning. Initially, the military reported the destruction of 81 drones between Wednesday evening and 6:40 a.m. Moscow time, later revising this number to include four additional drones that were intercepted over the regions of Rostov […]

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Rising Potato Prices Push Russians Toward Pasta and Bread as Budget Strain Grows

Russian consumers are increasingly replacing basic food staples with vegetables that were once considered affordable, as soaring food prices and dwindling household budgets take their toll. Potatoes, a dietary staple in Russia for many years, exemplify this trend, with their average retail price soaring by 173% year-on-year by the end of May—representing the most significant […]

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Russias Economic Forecast: Sberbanks CEO Highlights Challenges from Surging Interest Rates and a Strong Ruble

The CEO of Sberbank, German Gref, remarked on Friday that the interplay of elevated interest rates and an overvalued ruble is creating a “perfect storm” that could hinder investment and negatively impact Russia’s economic growth over the coming years. “We are confronted with a significant array of challenges that we can describe as a perfect […]

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