Russia

If Kyiv doesn't want to deal with Moscow yet, Russia can wait, Putin says

bne Moscow bureau August 1, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow is prepared to wait if Kyiv believes it is not yet time to engage in negotiations, stating that Russia can be patient regarding the settlement process in Ukraine.

Saudi Flynas expects to carry tourists first on flights to Russia

bnm Gulf bureau August 1, 2025

Saudi Arabian airline Flynas expects to carry primarily tourists on flights to Russia, with the carrier planning to increase frequencies to several Russian regions.

MACRO ADVISORY: Russia’s August Angst

Chris Weafer CEO of Macro-Advisory August 1, 2025

There are some annual rituals in Russia about which people have a very strong conviction. One of these is to prepare for something of significance, almost always bad, to occur in the month of August.

Trump “disgusted” with Russia, as Kyiv strike heightens pressure for new sanctions

Ben Aris in Berlin August 1, 2025

US President Donald Trump called Russia’s attacks on Ukraine “disgusting” in his most strongly worded criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin yet, and warned that Washington will impose new sanctions if no agreement is reached by August 8

Russia’s July manufacturing production PMI sees steepest drop for three years

bne IntelliNews August 1, 2025

Russia’s manufacturing sector saw its most severe contraction in output since early 2022, to 47, as demand faltered and firms struggled with financial pressures, according to new data from S&P Global released on August 1.

The most powerful quakes are in the Ring of Fire – Statista

Anna Fleck for Statista August 1, 2025

Tsunami warnings have now been lifted across much of the Pacific following a major earthquake, which took place at 11:25 am local time on Wednesday, striking off the coast of Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula.

Indian state refiners halt Russian oil purchases as discounts narrow, Trump ramps up pressure

bno - Chennai Office August 1, 2025

Indian state-run oil refiners have paused purchases of Russian crude over the past week amid shrinking discounts and renewed warnings from US President Donald Trump against buying energy from Moscow

India’s refiners face pressure as EU sanctions hit $14bn fuel exports

bno - Mumbai bureau August 1, 2025

India’s petroleum exports to the European Union—valued at $14–15bn annually—are under threat following the EU’s latest sanctions package targeting Russian crude and its derivatives.

Russia-Azerbaijan crisis continues to deepen

Cavid Aga in Warsaw August 1, 2025

The diplomatic crisis between Russia and Azerbaijan has expanded into cultural warfare, with Moscow dismissing a senior TASS executive for attending an Azerbaijani event.

Russian business travellers are discovering Uzbekistan

Eurasianet July 31, 2025

Are sanctions-busters scouting out a new hub?

Chile lifts tsunami alert after Russian earthquake sparks mass evacuation

bnl editorial staff July 31, 2025

Chile has lifted its tsunami warning, nearly 37 hours after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula prompted the evacuation of approximately 1.5mn people from coastal areas.

Russian attack on Kyiv kills eight, injures 88

bnm Gulf bureau July 31, 2025

The death toll from a Russian combined attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv has risen to eight people with 88 injured, according to official sources.

Nicaragua recognises Russian annexation of four Ukrainian regions

bnl editorial staff July 31, 2025

Nicaragua has formally endorsed Russia's annexation of four Ukrainian regions, becoming one of the few countries to explicitly back Moscow's territorial claims as Putin seeks international legitimacy for his seizure of sovereign territory.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov calls Syria a 'good friend'

bnm Gulf bureau July 31, 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia considers Syria a long-standing and reliable friend during a meeting with his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shibani.

IMF corrects growth forecast upwards – Statista

Katharina Buchholz for Statista July 31, 2025

Despite uncertain market conditions amid the Trump administration's tariff regime and major global conflicts, the International Monetary Fund has upped its global economic growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 slightly, Statista reported on July 30.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said there are signs Russo-Ukraine war could stop soon as fatigue builds

Ben Aris in Berlin July 31, 2025

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on July 30 that there are “many signs” that suggest the war in Ukraine may soon be at least temporarily halted but warned that even a ceasefire would not change Poland’s policy of building up its army.

Trump to impose 25% tariffs on Indian imports, penalises Russian oil and arms purchases

bno - Chennai Office July 31, 2025

US President Donald Trump has announced that a 25% tariff, along with an unspecified additional penalty, will be imposed on imports from India starting August 1, citing New Delhi’s continued purchases of Russian oil and military equipment

Russian forces close in on Pokrovsk, Ukrainian defences under growing pressure

Ben Aris in Berlin July 30, 2025

Russian troops are steadily advancing on key logistical hub Pokrovsk in the Donbas from the north, east, and south, using small infantry groups and drone surveillance to stretch Ukrainian forces facing acute manpower and equipment shortages.

Mexican cartels exploit Ukraine war to acquire military drone technology

bne IntelliNews July 30, 2025

Ukrainian counterintelligence has discovered that Mexican and Colombian criminal groups have infiltrated the country's volunteer programme to acquire advanced military drone capabilities for narcotics operations.

Russia quake triggers tsunami alerts along South America's Pacific coast

bne IntelliNews July 30, 2025

A powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on 29 July, prompting a cascade of tsunami alerts across the Pacific, with varying responses across the region.

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