U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stressed the urgency of the G7 reaching an agreement to use the proceeds from frozen Russian assets and redirect them to Ukraine. This is raised as a crucial step ahead of the next meeting of the group in Sao Paulo.
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EU approved new sanctions against Russia
The European Union adopted its thirteenth package of sanctions against Russia in response to Russia's aggression against Ukraine. This new package affects some 200 individuals and entities, mainly from Russia. Here are the key details:…
BRICS countries analyze transition to digital currencies
The countries that make up the BRICS have discussed in their most recent meeting the use of digital currencies, as another alternative to dependence on the dollar.
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are the emerging economies…
The EU extended economic sanctions to Russia
The European Union (EU) extended for a further six months, until 31 July 2024, the economic sanctions it has imposed on Russia for the occupation of Ukraine.
The 27 began to implement punitive measures against Moscow since the annexation…
Russia is the main supplier of oil to China
Russia became the main oil supplier to China in 2023, overshadowing Saudi Arabia's performance in this matter.
Likewise, last year, Chinese imports of fuel oil to Russia reached a record of 9.6 million tons. For its part, “Malaysia was the…
China and Russia lead the “global gold rush” in 2024
In the first nine months of 2023, central banks around the world have intensified their interest in acquiring reserves of this coveted metal, with China and Russia leading the bullish trend. According to the World Gold Council, purchases of…
Russia sets the scene for cryptocurrency regulation
In a recent interview with the Russian newspaper Izvestia, Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the Committee of the State Duma of Russia, revealed that new regulations regarding cryptocurrencies are being considered, which could come into force…
Russia asks the international community not to intervene in the Essequibo conflict
The dispute over Essequibo, between Venezuela and Guyana, has aroused contrary opinions in the international context. In this regard, Russia calls for non-interference and for the parties to find a solution.
Through the spokesperson for…
Putin will participate in the 2024 presidential elections
Vladimir Putin confirmed on Friday, December 8, that he will seek re-election as president of Russia in the presidential elections set by the Upper House of the Russian Parliament between March 15 and 17, 2024.
Putin would seek a new…
Maduro will visit Russia before the end of 2023
Nicolás Maduro, president of Venezuela, is planning a visit to Russia before the end of 2023, as indicated this Tuesday by the Kremlin's international advisor, Yuri Ushakov.
The last visit of the Venezuelan president to Russia occurred in…
Russia and Iran analyzed BRICS activity
The activity of the alternative group of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) was analyzed this Wednesday in a meeting in Tehran, Iran, between Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy, Mehdi Safari, and the…
Binance prepares to leave Russia
The Binance cryptocurrency exchange is preparing to leave Russian territory, so this Friday it issued a statement to its clients warning that it will no longer accept deposits in the local currency, the Russian ruble (RUB).
The statement…