Tag: Russia
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Donald Trump, Russia President Putin discuss COVID-19, global energy market
The two leaders and Saudi Arabia King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud confirmed in a phone conversation on Thursday their intention to coordinate actions aimed at stabilizing the global oil market.
April 11, 2020 -
Russia will be ready to host postponed Olympic qualifiers: Matysin
Since the start of the year, a number of Olympic qualifiers, many of whom were to be hosted in China, have been shifted or postponed due to the outbreak of coronavirus at different levels around the world.
April 11, 2020 -
Russia denies bribing FIFA officials to host 2018 World Cup
The allegations are linked to a wide-ranging 2015 corruption scandal that left world governing body FIFA in turmoil and led to the downfall of then-president Sepp Blatter.
April 7, 2020 -
Crude oil prices drop after ‘OPEC+’ delays emergency meet
Reports suggest that the new rift between the OPEC de facto leader Saudi Arabia and other major oil producer Russia has led to the postponement of the meeting.
April 6, 2020 -
OPEC+ emergency meeting unlikely to take place on Monday due to new rift between Russia, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s reaction comes a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed the kingdom for the collapse in global energy prices.
April 4, 2020 -
Russia agrees to cooperate on cutting oil output, says Vladimir Putin
The leader, however, firmly blamed OPEC’s de facto leader Saudi Arabia for the collapse in oil prices, reports said.
April 4, 2020 -
Syria, Turkey bring reinforcement to Idlib province
The UK-based watchdog group also said the Syrian forces brought reinforcement to frontline areas in Idlib.
April 4, 2020 -
Oil prices rise after US President Donald Trump hints at huge production cuts by Saudi, Russia
The president suggested that massive production cuts could be on the way as the two countries have agreed to cut approximately 10 million barrels.
April 3, 2020 -
Russian President Putin signs law granting cabinet powers to declare emergency
Russia has registered a total of 2,777 cases of COVID-19 in 75 regions of the country as of Wednesday.
April 2, 2020 -
7.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Russia’s Kuril islands
The quake hit at a depth of 59 kilometres (37 miles), around 1,400 kilometres (around 850 miles) northeast of the Japanese city of Sapporo, USGS added.
March 25, 2020 -
Turkey-backed rebels violate ceasefire in Syria’s Idlib
Russia and Turkey agreed on a ceasefire in the de-escalation zone in Syria's Idlib on March 5.
March 18, 2020 -
‘Under Control’: Russia President Putin on deadly Coronavirus situation
Earlier on Tuesday, Russia reported a total of 114 cases of coronavirus, up from 93 on Monday, with no fatalities.
March 18, 2020 -
Russian Lower House passes constitutional amendments bill
Kremlin critics condemned the move as a cynical manipulation and called for protests.
March 12, 2020 -
Vladimir Putin could again contest presidential polls beyond 2024
The amendments he cited in a televised speech on Tuesday were put forward by Duma deputy Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space, and have been passed by it.
March 11, 2020 -
Oil prices claw back ground after biggest fall since 1991 Gulf War
Saudi Arabia is aiming to boost its crude oil output of over 10 million barrels per day in April after the current supply deal between OPEC Russia ie OPEC+ expires in March.
March 10, 2020 -
Crude oil tumbles after Saudi Arabia cuts price; India to gain
Crude is trading down 22 per cent to $32 a barrel. Brent crude, the global benchmark, has also plunged 22 per cent to $35 a barrel.
March 9, 2020 -
Now that we are in US camp, let’s make the most of it
During the visit Mr. Trump envisioned a regional leadership role for India not confined to South Asia but extending beyond.
March 7, 2020