India is considering using a Russian alternative to the SWIFT financial messaging system for making payments in trade deals with Russia, according to a report from *Business Line*. This move comes as both nations seek to reduce their reliance on the US dollar and navigate around Western sanctions. Russia’s SWIFT
Recent claims from Russia have revealed a troubling situation at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine. According to Rodion Miroshnik, a senior Russian diplomat, Ukraine is allegedly using extreme methods to get staff at the plant to cooperate with them. Here’s what’s going on: 1. Allegations of Intense Pressure
The famous beluga whale known as Hvaldimir, who gained fame as a supposed “Russian spy,” was found dead over the weekend in Risavika Bay in southern Norway. Hvaldimir had become well-known after being spotted in April 2019 off Norway’s northern coast, wearing a harness with the words ‘Equipment St. Petersburg.’
Russia and its trade partners are developing new financial systems and currencies to get around economic pressure from the West, particularly the United States and Europe. These efforts aim to reduce the world’s dependence on the US dollar and Western-controlled financial networks, allowing Russia to keep its economy running despite
Did you know that central banks around the world hold huge amounts of gold? Why? Because gold is valuable, safe, and easy to sell when needed. Central banks—like those in the U.S., China, and Russia—see gold as a strong investment, especially during uncertain times. In fact, they hold about a
On August 24, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kyiv, Ukraine, to pay tribute to the Mahatma Gandhi statue at the Oasis of Peace Park. But behind this peaceful visit was a high-stakes security operation to ensure his safety. As PM Modi walked into the park, a team of over
A U.S. private military group called Forward Observations Group (FOG) has been making headlines. They’ve been fighting alongside Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, which is actually part of Russia. Over two years ago, the Russian Foreign Ministry warned that FOG might be involved in a dangerous plot involving toxic
Ukraine and Russia were set to have important talks in Doha this month to agree on a truce that would stop both sides from attacking each other’s energy infrastructure. This deal was supposed to offer a break from the constant bombings and provide relief to both countries. Qatar was going
Fed up with the West’s economic war on a third of all nations through sanctions, a new group opposing these measures is emerging. Recently, Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman, who’s been hit with sanctions, hired Tony Blair’s wife to fight a lawsuit against Luxembourg for freezing his assets. Meanwhile, banks like