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On February 5, 2026, New START, the last treaty between Russia and the United States that limited their nuclear arsenals, expired. RBC reports on how Moscow and Washington approached this date and what will happen afterward.On February 5, 2026, the Russian-American Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (New START), the last agreement that limited t...

Emmanuel Macron France is preparing new anti-Russian sanctions , President Emmanuel Macron announced. "France is determined to increase pressure on Russia as long as it shirks peace. We are working on new sanctions at the European level," the French leader wrote on social media. Macron also noted that Paris intends to continue measures to counter Russia's shadow fleet.On January 22, the French Nav...

The Russian President stated that some of the Russian assets frozen in the West could be used to rebuild territories. RBC's infographic shows the amount of Russian sovereign wealth held in each country. The total volume of frozen sovereign assets, i.e. national reserves managed by the Bank of Russia until 2......

The agreement opens the door for the region to improve its integration into the EU , a market that is the world's third-largest economy after the US and China , accounting for 18% of global output and a domestic market of 450 million consumers with high purchasing power. Furthermore, the country is the world's second-largest importer of goods and a key player in the agricultural sector, with exter...

Havana, Cuba Content: Where is Cuba located? Cuba as a state Economy of Cuba Why Cuba is important to the United States Donald Trump's Interest in Cuba US sanctions against Cuba Protests in Cuba Changes in Cuban society Where is Cuba 00:00 Advertisement 00:00 00:00 / 02:03 You can skip the advertisement in More detailsCuba is an island nation in the Caribbean between North and South America. Situa...

Thierry BretonFrance strongly condemns the sanctions imposed by the United States against former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton and four other European public figures, said French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. "France strongly condemns the visa restrictions imposed by the United States on Thierry Breton, former minister and European Commissioner, and four other European figures," Barrot wrote...

Livestock farmers' battle against the contagious nodular dermatosis (CLD) epidemic continues. In France, over 750,000 vaccinations have been administered to prevent new cases, as regulations require the culling of entire herds when a new outbreak is detected, a measure farmers oppose. This Saturday, December 21, French military veterinarians joined a mass cattle vaccination campaign to contain the...

Alexander Lukashenko Topic News Time for Action. Speech by President Alexander Lukashenko at the Second Session of the Seventh All-Belarusian People's Assembly during his Address to the Belarusian People and the National Assembly Dear compatriots! Esteemed delegates of the All-Belarusian People's Assembly! Invited guests! Since the economy is the foundation of our lives, I warn you right away that...

On December 18, the EU may approve a "reparations loan" using Russian reserves, but there is no agreement among European leaders. RBC's infographic shows the volume of Russian sovereign assets held by each country.European leaders will discuss a "reparations loan" for Ukraine and the possible seizure of Russian assets at a summit in Brussels on December 18. Politico reported that disagreements amo...

The EU has agreed to an indefinite freeze on Russian reserves, and on December 18, leaders plan to approve a "reparations loan" using these funds. RBC's infographic shows the volume of Russian sovereign assets held by each country. The total volume of frozen Russian sovereign assets, i.e. national reserves managed by the Bank of Russia until 2......

Russian businessmen have initiated 28 legal proceedings in Europe over assets seized under sanctions, according to the ETJC report. They are seeking €53 billion in compensation. This amount is equal to the European aid to Kyiv from 2022.Russian businessmen subject to EU sanctions have filed lawsuits against the European Union and its member states for a total of at least €53 billion, according to ...

На фоне переговоров о мирном плане Трампа Европа обсуждает экспроприацию замороженных резервов России с целью кредита для Украины. Какой объем суверенных российских активов находится в каждой стране — в инфографике РБК Общий объем замороженных суверенных российских активов, то есть национальных резервов, находившихся до 2......

Высокопатогенный птичий грипп, обычно называемый птичьим гриппом, в последние несколько лет привел к убою сотен миллионов сельскохозяйственных птиц, нарушив поставки продовольствия и вызвав рост цен. Заражения людей остаются редкими. Хотя вспышки обычно достигают пика осенью в северном полушарии, когда перелетные птицы летят на юг, в этом году они появились раньше и в большем количестве в Европе и...

At the beginning of the year, Alexander Lukashenko received a message from Algerian leader Abdelmadjid Tebboune. He invited the Belarusian leader to visit Algeria, expressing satisfaction with the quality of friendly relations and hope for their further strengthening. In October, the Belarusian President, in the context of celebrating the 3......

Во время совместной проверки с транспортной прокуратурой из оборота было изъято 24,45 кг сыров и мясных изделий, произведенных в таких странах, как Дания, Испания, Норвегия, Италия, Ирландия и Франция. Ввоз данной продукции на территорию России запрещен в соответствии с указом Президента, касающимся специальных экономических мер. Изъятая продукция была ликвидирована путем измельчения и денатурации...

The European Commission has limited the issuance of new multiple-entry visas to Russian citizens, requiring them to apply for each planned trip. How will travel patterns change, and will Russians travel to Europe less?On Friday, November 7, the European Commission (EC) announced its decision to restrict the issuance of multiple-entry Schengen visas to European Union countries to Russian citizens. ...

The French Ministry of Agriculture announced on Friday that the measures will take effect on October 18 and remain in effect until November 4, with the possibility of rescinding them if the situation improves. Lumpy skin disease, spread by insects, affects cattle and buffalo, causing painful blisters and reduced milk production. Although the virus poses no threat to humans, it often leads to trade...

На втором месте оказались Нидерланды с объёмом экспорта в 392 000 тонн. Дания экспортировала свинину в третьи страны с объёмом в 308 000 тонн, что примерно на 13% меньше, чем в предыдущем году. Германия экспортировала 180 000 тонн, что на 18% меньше, чем годом ранее. Это было обусловлено, главным образом, дополнительными ограничениями на экспорт, вызванными вспышкой ящура в начале года. Помимо зап...

European countries have still not agreed on the terms of a €140 billion loan to Kyiv to cover the Ukrainian budget deficit and purchase weapons, Politico reports. As the publication notes, France , Italy , and Germany insist that Kyiv use the loan to purchase weapons from European, not American, contractors. The idea was first put forward by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in an article for the F...

Noumea, New Caledonia Content: What is New Caledonia? Authorities and political forces of New Caledonia Who are the Kanaks? How the archipelago came under French control New Caledonia independence movement Political crisis after the 2024 protests Status Prospects and the 2026 Referendum What is New Caledonia?New Caledonia (French: Nouvelle-Calédonie) is a French overseas territory in the southwest...

A total crisis of democracy has begun in France , stated Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova , commenting on the reappointment of Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister of France. According to Zakharova, Paris is ignoring the opinions of its citizens, and the very act of bringing back Lecornu, who resigned less than a week ago, looks like political desperation. "Against the backdrop...

Hungary and Slovakia are seeking concessions that could delay the adoption of the 19th EU sanctions package , EUobserver reports. Austria, led by Viktor Orbán and Robert Fico, has also put forward its own proposal.Bratislava and Budapest may delay the adoption of the 19th sanctions package. The Slovak prime minister may delay the matter at the EU leaders' summit on October 23, EUobserver reports, ...

The measures may also affect countries that buy Russian goods.oil and oil exports. Moscow considers the sanctions illegal, and Putin emphasized that "theft of other people's assets" will not go unpunished. Canadian Prime Minister Mark CarneyFinance ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) countries agreed to jointly increase pressure on Russia. This was stated in a joint statement by the ministers o...

Pezeshkian said Tehran and Washington failed to reach an agreement on the snapback issue. He said the US offered Iran a three-month grace period before reimposing sanctions on the condition that it hand over all its uranium.The United States agreed to give Iran a three-month grace period before reinstating UN Security Council sanctions, provided it hands over its entire batch of enriched uranium. ...

The European Union will not ban entry to Russians in its new sanctions package against Russia. However, a "special strategy" for Russian tourists will be adopted. EU countries will be able to refuse to follow it, EUObserver reports. Paris, France Russians will be able to continue traveling to the European Union despite planned sanctions against the Russian tourism industry, EUObserver reports, cit...

The UN could suffer the same fate as the League of Nations, which was closed due to its failure to stop World War II, the FT reports. Some former UN diplomats call it a "dead man walking," while others advocate for a change in structure and approach. US President Donald Trump's speech at the UN General AssemblyThe United Nations faces a deep crisis as it approaches its 8......

В новый пакет санкций ЕС против России войдут меры в отношении банков, энергетики и «теневого флота», а также в отношении банков и НПЗ Китая и Индии, пишет Handelsblatt. Также ЕК включит в 19-й пакет визовые ограничения Еврокомиссия 19 сентября планирует представить 19-й пакет санкций в отношении России, сообщает Handelsblatt со ссылкой на дипломатические источники. Под ограничения попадут банки, ...