Presidential Approval of Shares Transactions in Key Russian Mining and Financial Firms
In an official move, the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, approved a series of transactions involving shares in major…
St. Petersburg and Other Russian Destinations Offer Value for February–March Travel
St. Petersburg remains the most popular getaway for Russians during the February and March holidays. For those planning a short break,…
Wildberries Mastercard Payments Face Disruptions and Workarounds
Users on the Wildberries marketplace faced issues when paying for orders with Mastercard cards. Reports came from RIA News, citing the…
Apple Antitrust Actions in Russia and EU: Overview
In late 2023, Russia reported a record antitrust penalty levied against Apple, as cited by the Federal Antimonopoly Service channel on…
Grain shipments linked to Polish farmer protests along Ukraine–Poland border
The latest update on the grain-laden train involved in protests by Polish farmers in Ukraine shows where its cargo was headed. Ukrzaliznytsia,…
Russia reports large-scale wheat aid to six African nations, totaling 200,000 tons
Russia has announced a substantial humanitarian effort in agriculture, as disclosed by Dmitry Patrushev, the country’s Minister of…
Estonia weighs asset transfers to Ukraine as part of EU strategy
Estonian experts in foreign policy and security weighed the potential move of transferring assets frozen in Estonia to Ukraine, considering it…
U.S. Funding for Ukraine: Public Statements, Legislative Realities, and the Debate on Aid Delivery
The United States does not hold a ready cash reserve that can be handed directly to Ukraine, a senior national security advisor stated during…
Central Bank of Russia cancels QIWI Bank license amid enforcement actions and divestment moves
The Central Bank of Russia has canceled the license of QIWI Bank JSC, a move announced by the regulator through its press service. In its…
Qiwi Bank License Revoked: Contact Payment System Operations Halted and Customer Protections in Focus
The contact payment system has halted operations, preventing user transfers through the site. This disruption was reported by RIA News and has…