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UK imposes sanctions on 10 vessels linked to Russian energy shipments

MOSCOW. Nov 12 (Interfax) - The United Kingdom has added ten vessels to its Russia sanctions list, including five LNG carriers, five oil tankers and an LNG storage and transshipment unit, according to ...
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Czech Republic could replace up to 125,000 cu m of Russian oil in reserves with Kazakh CPC Blend

MOSCOW. Nov 12 (Interfax) - The Czech Republic is exploring the possibility of replacing up to 125,000 cubic meters of Russian oil currently held in its state reserves with the Kazakh CPC Blend, Czech ...
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Georgia's budget deficit to fall to 1.3% of GDP in 2026 - Finance Ministry

According to the Georgian Finance Ministry, the 2025 budget was executed with a deficit of 1.5% of GDP against a plan of 2.5% of GDP. The bill on the 2027 budget envisages a deficit of 2.5% of GDP ...
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Czech PM confirms interest in buying Azerbaijani gas

The Czech Republic is looking to sign a deal with Azerbaijan to buy up to 2 bcm of gas per year, with deliveries potentially beginning between 2028 and 2029, Czech Industry and Trade Minister Karel ...
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Central Bank expects Russia's GDP to grow around 1% in 2026; data indicate acceleration going forward - CBR governor

The Central Bank of Russia expects GDP to grow around 1% this year, with the pace of growth set to increase gradually going forward, Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said. "As you can see, the ...
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Gold miner Solidcore to carry out geological exploration in Tajikistan

MOSCOW. Nov 12 (Interfax) - Gold miner Solidcore Resources plc and the Main Department of Geology under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan have signed a memorandum of cooperation in the ...
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Latvia's Signet Bank sells Rosinter Restaurants stake to Cyprus-based Stelagor Holdings

MOSCOW. Nov 12 (Interfax) - Latvia's Signet Bank AS has sold its 7.02% stake (1,144,730 shares) in PJSC Rosinter Restaurants Holding to Cyprus-based Stelagor Holdings Ltd., the Russian restaurant ...
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Russia, China in talks on harmonizing approaches to carbon regulation

ANTALYA. Nov 12 (Interfax) - Russia and China are discussing the possibility of harmonizing their national approaches to carbon regulation, Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said ...
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AIIB, Turkey sign $1.6 bln package to accelerate climate reforms

MOSCOW. Nov 12 (Interfax) - The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and Turkey signed an agreement on a $1.6 billion financing package to accelerate climate reforms in the country at the COP31 ...
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Sberbank reveals financial targets for its new 2029 strategy, presents outlook for 2027

For 2027, Sberbank forecasts cost of risk at approximately 1.4%, the ratio of operating costs to income in the 30%-33% range and zero growth in net commission income. The net interest margin for 2027 ...
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Climate change technology center to open in Central Asia in 2027

ASHGABAT. Nov 12 (Interfax) - A regional center for climate change-related technologies will open in Central Asia in early 2027, the Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly ...
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Russian ready for dialogue with foreign companies respecting their obligations, country's laws - Foreign Ministry

MOSCOW. Nov 11 (Interfax) - Russia is ready for a constructive dialogue with foreign companies provided they respect their obligations and Russian laws, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria ...