RUSSIA

Oil’s leap toward $100 softens the blow of Russia sanctions

2018-09-28T15:34:00.001-07:00

Oil’s leap toward $100 softens the blow of Russia sanctions: Windfall from higher oil revenue could end up mitigating the effect of even the harshest measures under discussion in Washington

Russia is said to plan air-defence deal with India next week

2018-09-28T15:31:00.001-07:00

Russia is said to plan air-defence deal with India next week: A separate deal for four frigates may also be signed during Putin s October 4-5 visit

Gazprom doubles profits in third quarter

2017-11-30T11:28:00.001-08:00

Gazprom doubles profits in third quarter: It posted a net profit of 2 8 billion euros July through September twice the amount it earned in the same period last year

US Defence Secretary says Russia trying to redraw borders by force

2017-08-24T07:53:00.001-07:00

US Defence Secretary says Russia trying to redraw borders by force: Mattis also said the Trump administration will not accept Moscow s annexation of Ukraine s Crimea region

Hacking attempts on 21 US states tied to Russia

2017-06-22T17:42:00.001-07:00

Hacking attempts on 21 US states tied to Russia: US officials underscore Russia threat to 2016 elections

Russia to beef up Syrian military in midterm

2017-06-15T21:07:00.001-07:00

Russia to beef up Syrian military in midterm: Putin said Russia s military industrial complex had benefited greatly from testing its latest weapons in Syria

Putin denies knowledge of Russia-US back channel

2017-06-04T18:51:00.001-07:00

Putin denies knowledge of Russia-US back channel: Russian leader also refutes claim his country interfered with US election in NBC interview

Russia’s Sberbank makes record $3b first-quarter profit as economy improves

2017-05-24T18:14:00.001-07:00

Russia’s Sberbank makes record $3b first-quarter profit as economy improves: State-controlled Sberbank has consistently outperformed since 2014

Gazprom bid feeds David-and-Goliath anxiety in Danish parliament

2017-04-05T18:17:00.001-07:00

Gazprom bid feeds David-and-Goliath anxiety in Danish parliament: Nord Stream 2 would be built by Russian-owned Gazprom and used to funnel the country s gas into Europe

Russia probes metro bomber as dead mourned

2017-04-05T17:59:00.001-07:00

Russia probes metro bomber as dead mourned: Authorities searched Djalilov s residence and said CCTV footage showed him leaving his home ahead of the attack with a bag and rucksack

UAE, Russia to develop light combat fighter jet

2017-02-20T11:35:00.001-08:00

UAE, Russia to develop light combat fighter jet: UAE to buy Sukhoi planes from Russia CEO of Rostec says

Expect more fake news from Russia, top Nato general says

2017-02-18T10:31:00.001-08:00

Expect more fake news from Russia, top Nato general says: Says Russian disinformation gaining pace

Russia seeks ‘post-West’ order as US vows loyalty to allies

2017-02-18T10:26:00.001-08:00

Russia seeks ‘post-West’ order as US vows loyalty to allies: Lavrov offers a diametrically opposed global vision just hours after Pence vowed to stand with Europe to rein in a resurgent Moscow

Russia turns to Libya with show of support for eastern commander

2017-01-17T12:50:00.001-08:00

Russia turns to Libya with show of support for eastern commander: Following its intervention in Syria Russia sees Libya as a way to anchor its return to the Middle East

Duterte hopes Russia will become Philippines' ally and protector

2017-01-06T17:25:00.001-08:00

Duterte hopes Russia will become Philippines' ally and protector: Philippine leader tours one of the two Russian warships on a four-day visit to Manila

Putin sees hope for economy in wage growth, easing recession

2016-12-23T18:22:00.001-08:00

Putin sees hope for economy in wage growth, easing recession: Bank of Russia forecasts a return to growth in 2017 though it s warned the economy won t expand more than 2 in coming years without structural reforms

2016-05-19T19:40:00.001-07:00

Russia to lend Egypt $25 Billion to build nuclear power plant.
Gulf News Economy May 20, 2016

Russia showcases military might in parade

2016-05-09T22:17:00.001-07:00

Russia showcases military might in parade: Kremlin uses parade to boost patriotism unity

Worst may be over for Russia, risks rising in central Europe -IMF

2016-05-06T19:25:00.001-07:00

Worst may be over for Russia, risks rising in central Europe -IMF: Growth in the central channel from Poland down to Turkey would remain as healthy as 3-4 this year with Russia still in recession but poised for growth

Russia to start building two nuclear reactors in Iran | GulfNews.com

2015-12-22T11:41:00.001-08:00

Russia to start building two nuclear reactors in Iran | GulfNews.com

Egypt, Russia sign landmark nuclear deal | GulfNews.com

2015-11-19T14:02:00.001-08:00

Egypt, Russia sign landmark nuclear deal | GulfNews.com

Rampant inflation in Russia is basis for world-beating linkers | GulfNews.com

2015-11-11T14:27:00.001-08:00

Rampant inflation in Russia is basis for world-beating linkers | GulfNews.com

Iran troops arrive in Syria for ground offensive | GulfNews.com

2015-10-06T21:21:00.003-07:00

Iran troops arrive in Syria for ground offensive | GulfNews.com

Russia says Free Syrian Army is ‘a phantom’ | GulfNews.com

2015-10-06T21:21:00.001-07:00

Russia says Free Syrian Army is ‘a phantom’ | GulfNews.com

Russia rejects no-fly zone over Syria | GulfNews.com

2015-10-06T21:19:00.001-07:00

Russia rejects no-fly zone over Syria | GulfNews.com