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Is ex-presidential aid Yermak going to skip Ukraine ahead of corruption charges?
Is the former head of Zelenskiy’s presidential administration, Andriy Yermak, going to skip the country before formal corruption charges are brought against him?
Pentagon sets 2027 “hard deadline” to end support for Europe’s Nato conventional defences
The United States has told the European Nato allies that it will hand over responsibility for conventional defence capabilities by 2027 and no longer act as the automatic security guarantor, Reuters reports on December 6.
Russia's central bank lifts limits on foreign currency transfers abroad from December 8
Russia's central bank lifts $10,000 monthly limit on foreign currency transfers abroad for Russians and friendly-country residents from December 8
EU-US rift deepens as European leaders warn Zelenskiy not to trust Trump - Der Spiegel
Deep divisions have emerged between the US and Europe as the first serious attempt to halt the war in Ukraine gets underway. EU leaders warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy not to trust the White House, as it could “betray” Kyiv.
Russian business and banks seek to expand in India during Putin’s visit
Russia’s VEB.RF Group plans to widen its Indian footprint as Moscow seeks smoother access for Russian firms operating in the country.
Saudi Arabia grants licence to Russia's Azimuth Airlines for scheduled flights
Saudi Arabia grants Azimuth Airlines licence for scheduled flights from three Russian cities to Jeddah and Riyadh, following visa exemption agreement signed between the two countries.
EU proposes emergency powers to raise €210bn from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
The European Commission will invoke “emergency powers” to raise up to €210bn for Ukraine using frozen Russian state assets, in a move that could bypass the need for unanimous approval by member states and sidestep potential vetoes.
Babis to dispose of Agrofert to solve conflict of interests
Billionaire ANO leader says he will place shares in food and agro-chemical conglomerate Agrofert into a blind trust, as he prepares to become Czechia's new prime minister.
Romanian investors plan €1bn DraculaLand entertainment park near Bucharest
Complex to include theme park, shopping mall and hotels, and will have its own metaverse and DraculaCoin digital coin.
Moldova reportedly working with EU and US on plan to reintegrate Transnistria
The renewed focus on reintegration comes as Chișinău accelerates its EU accession efforts and seeks stronger Western backing for its security agenda.
During Putin’s visit, Russian air defence and fighters high on Indian agenda
In 2018, India agreed to buy five S-400 battalions for $5.43bn, however two of these systems remain undelivered and delayed, likely due to Russia backfilling its own inventories due to losses and expanded requirements of its war in Ukraine.
Rahul Gandhi links Putin's India visit to claim that government is blocking opposition access to foreign dignitaries
He said the government has discouraged visiting foreign dignitaries from meeting him or other Opposition representatives, describing the practice as a departure from established norms.
Modi extends unusually personal reception as Putin begins tightly scheduled India visit
His arrival triggered an unusually personal gesture from Narendra Modi, who greeted the Russian leader at Delhi’s Palam airport before accompanying him directly to the prime ministerial residence.
Moscow cautions on expanding terror threats tied to Afghanistan and the Middle East
Russia has issued a renewed warning over what it describes as a rapidly evolving terrorist landscape driven by instability in Afghanistan and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Stricken tandoori: Uzbek air pollution officials in hot water after demolishing clay ovens
Mayor reprimanded as overzealous inspection teams smash up kilns with excavators.
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Peru spends like never before on a system coming apart
Peru’s recent surge in public investment has produced record-breaking figures, yet underlying structural distortions continue to undermine the efficiency, predictability and credibility of the State’s financial management.
Croatia to invest nearly €2bn in drones, howitzers and tanks
Sweeping military modernisation effort backed by EU SAFE facility loan is part of Croatia's efforts to reinforce its defence capacity since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Mongolia calls public hearings ahead of likely push to renegotiate Rio Tinto terms on giant copper mine
Lawmakers to question whether country is set to receive fair share of profits.
Britain imposes sanctions on Russian military intelligence over Salisbury poisoning
Britain sanctions entire GRU military intelligence agency after inquiry concludes Putin approved 2018 Salisbury nerve agent attack that killed British civilian Dawn Sturgess.
EU adds Russia to the FATF’s money laundering blacklist
The European Union has finally taken a nuclear option of adding Russia’s name to the official blacklisted as a high-risk country for money laundering and terrorism financing that will add to its financial system headaches.