Manila said Tuesday it was seeking US permission to buy more Russian crude
Africa Corps’ predecessor, the infamous Wagner Group, primarily provided ‘security’ and military training and, in return, received benefits such as access to minerals.
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto will depart for Russia on Sunday for talks with counterpart Vladimir Putin on oil, Prabowo's office said.
Russia launched at least 160 drones at Ukraine, killing four people in the country's east and south, Ukrainian authorities said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv had "repeatedly stated" it was ready for a ceasefire over Easter, and was willing to reciprocate.
The chief of the defence staff General Fabien Mandon spoke in parliament as he presented France's draft legislation to boost defence spending between 2024 and 2030.