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Topic: Russia

Philippines seeks US nod to buy more Russian oil

By AFP   2026-04-14 11:51:55

Manila said Tuesday it was seeking US permission to buy more Russian crude

Russian mercenaries are failing across Africa, insecurity is rising

By Seth Shisabilu Shava   2026-04-13 17:31:11

Africa Corps’ predecessor, the infamous Wagner Group, primarily provided ‘security’ and military training and, in return, received benefits such as access to minerals.

Indonesian president to meet Putin in Russia for oil talks

By AFP   2026-04-12 10:18:44

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto will depart for Russia on Sunday for talks with counterpart Vladimir Putin on oil, Prabowo's office said.

Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes ahead of Easter truce

By AFP   2026-04-11 13:55:18

Russia launched at least 160 drones at Ukraine, killing four people in the country's east and south, Ukrainian authorities said.

Russia and Ukraine set to begin Easter truce

By AFP   2026-04-11 10:05:01

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv had "repeatedly stated" it was ready for a ceasefire over Easter, and was willing to reciprocate.

French military chief says possible war with Russia his 'primary concern'

By AFP   2026-04-09 14:44:49

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.