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PM Mishustin says Russia facing most difficult situation in three decades
Apr 08, 2022 00:18Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin says his country is facing the most difficult situation in three decades due to waves of sanctions over Ukraine, stressing that foreign attempts to isolate Moscow from the global economy are doomed to failure.
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Russia set to punish Google over YouTube ‘fake news’
Apr 07, 2022 13:43The Russian government is set to ban US internet firm Google from advertising its services in the country, after it accused Google-owned YouTube of spreading “fake news” about Russia's military operation in Ukraine.
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Iran, Russia boosting trade ties amid sanctions
Apr 07, 2022 06:16Business experts from Iran and Russia have met in the Russian capital to discuss and review bilateral ties between Tehran and Moscow.
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Iran: Foreign media claims on IAEA report ‘inaccurate, biased’
Apr 07, 2022 05:20A senior Iranian diplomat says some foreign media claims about the latest report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the verification of the implementation of the 2015 Iran deal are “inaccurate, incorrect and biased.”
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US sanctions on banks ‘direct attack’ on ordinary people: Russia
Apr 07, 2022 05:05Russia has condemned the United States' fresh sanctions on two of its largest banks, saying they are a direct blow to the Russian population and ordinary citizens.
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US to sanction Russian officials, ban new investment in Russia
Apr 06, 2022 02:12The administration of US President Joe Biden will impose new sanctions on Russia this week that include a ban on new investments and sanctions on Russian government officials and their family members, according to reports.
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Wall St falls on fears of hawkish Fed, fresh Russia sanctions
Apr 06, 2022 01:54Wall Street's main indexes fell on Tuesday after US Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said she expects rapid reductions to the central bank's balance sheet, spooking investors already on edge about the prospect of fresh sanctions on Russia.
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MPs ask for stronger guarantees for Iran in Vienna talks
Apr 06, 2022 00:47Nearly 200 Iranian lawmakers asked the administration to push for stronger guarantees in the course of the Vienna talks on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, insisting that the country’s red lines must be observed in the negotiations.
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Iran government sold over $7bn worth of crude in year to March: Report
Apr 06, 2022 00:22The Iranian government had access to more than $7 billion worth of crude export revenues in the calendar year to late March, says a report published in the local media which indicates that the income helped the government avoid a hefty budget deficit which could exacerbate consumer price rises in the country.
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Europe expels diplomats; Russia warns of worsening ties
Apr 05, 2022 06:23Tensions between Russia and Europe over the Ukraine crisis take a new turn with Europe announcing the expulsion of Russian diplomats and Moscow warning the move will worsen ties.