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Sergey Lavrov Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will meet with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis in Moscow on February 6 to discuss the crisis in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Smolenskaya Square reported. Switzerland assumed the OSCE Chairmanship on 1 January 2......

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...

Операционный спад на мясоперерабатывающем заводе Pico, принадлежащем Эрнесто «Тито» Ловенштейну, создателю гамбургеров Paty и курорта Las Leñas , продолжает вызывать споры из-за его влияния на занятость и масштабов финансовых потерь. Согласно данным Центрального банка (BCRA), завод в Ла-Пампе имеет задолженность перед банками и кредитными учреждениями, превышающую 23 миллиарда песо . Кроме того, к...

An employee remaining silent at meetings or offering nothing is just a small part of the symptoms of a quiet resignation. BITOBE asked HR expert Alexandra Koroleva what other red flags there are, what are the potential business implications, and whether changes can be made.This material is part of RBC's new Education section , where we discuss how to develop skills, make informed decisions, and ad...

In 2025, China's economic growth was in line with government plans: GDP grew by 5%. Net exports accounted for almost a third of this figure.Net exports of goods and services drove China's GDP growth by almost 33% compared to last year, reportsBLOOMBERG . Such growth has not been seen since the Asian financial crisis of the mid-199......

According to him, Kyiv is experiencing its worst energy crisis in four years. The city has only half of the 1,700 megawatts of electricity it needs.Kyiv has only about half the electricity it needs, facing its worst energy crisis since February 2022, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said in an interview.REUTERS . He called on Kyiv residents to leave the city if they can, to reduce the burden on its infrastr...

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...

High interest rates and overstocking of produce are only exacerbating the situation. According to Rosstat, total agricultural losses increased by 12.4% over the first three quarters, reaching 129.6 billion rubles. Forecasts for 2026 are bleak, as government funding for the agro-industrial complex (AIC) is expected to be cut, making the sector's development even more difficult. The only path to imp...

Европа должна воспользоваться сложившимся кризисом, укрепить оборонную промышленность и финансовые рынки, иначе она рискует так и остаться в зависимости от США на фоне противостояния с Россией и Китаем, считают авторы FA Продолжающиеся бои на Украине и сокращение поддержки со стороны США заставили Евросоюз активизировать экономические и финансовые реформы, но они по-прежнему носят сдержанный харак...

ECB President Christine Lagarde has proposed re-invoking the European Commission's emergency powers, according to sources at ANSA and Euractiv. Belgium, which opposes the use of Russian assets to aid Kyiv, is also proposing the same option.The EU could once again invoke the European Commission's emergency powers, as it did with the indefinite freeze on Russian assets, to decide on joint borrowing ...

At the beginning of 2025, the cattle herd was at its lowest level since 1951, the result of a combination of factors including severe droughts, difficulties maintaining breeding females, and higher production costs. A shortage of pasture forced many farmers to supplement their cattle feed with grains, further increasing their costs. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, production cost...

Since February 2022, the population has fallen from 42 million to less than 36 million. By 2051, it is expected to fall to 25 million, Reuters reports . The waiting room of the Goshchansky City Hospital.Ukraine is on the brink of demographic collapse. After nearly four years of conflict, the country's population has shrunk to less than 36 million people, and according to government forecasts, if t...

Officials interviewed by the FT expressed doubt about the success of the European Commission's proposed plan to use Russian assets. One of the sources called the initiative "madness." Moscow warned that such actions would not go unanswered. European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.The European Commission's proposals to use Russia's frozen reserves for a loan represent the boldest plan...

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán discussed energy cooperation and the settlement in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin . He did not coordinate his trip to Moscow with the EU . Read more in RBC's Viktor Orbán article.On November 28, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin reported that the consultations las...

Накануне стало известно Президента Беларуси Александра Лукашенко в Юго-Восточную Азию, а точнее, в Мьянму. Дипломатические отношения с этой страной были установлены еще четверть века назад. Однако долгие годы особой динамики не наблюдалось, несмотря на активные - и порой успешные - попытки белорусского правительства зайти на рынок Мьянмы. Санкции и непростая внутриполитическая обстановка не способ...

На фоне политического и военного кризиса на Украине Зеленский заключает сделки по покупке оружия и газа, которые Киев не сможет себе позволить без финансирования ЕС, что остается под вопросом, пишет журналист The Telegraph Президент Украины Владимир Зеленский на фоне масштабного коррупционного скандала в стране, к которому причастны его сторонники, заключил несколько сделок о закупках в оборонном ...

Чилийская ассоциация мясоперерабатывающих и холодильных предприятий (ChileMEAT) выпустил официальное предупреждение, выражающее глубокую обеспокоенность критической ситуацией в южной части страныКризис стал результатом 15 дней непрерывной мобилизации должностных лиц, объединенных в Национальную ассоциацию должностных лиц сельскохозяйственной и животноводческой службы (Asfusag) , что привело к полн...

Отношения между концернами обострились после ареста бывшего главы альянса в 2018 году из-за скандала о финансовых махинациях. Переговоры о возобновлении сотрудничества начались после отставки гендиректора Renault в середине лета Французская автомобильная корпорация Renault и японский автопроизводитель Nissan обсуждают возрождение своего 26-летнего альянса из-за недавних кадровых перестановок в обе...

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...

October 10, Minsk . On Mental Health Day, Oksana Shilova, a psychiatrist and narcologist of the highest qualification category, leading researcher at the Republican Scientific and Practical Center for Mental Health, PhD in Medicine, and Associate Professor, discussed how children's mental health develops, BELTA reports. "The mental health of different categories of people, as well as the provision...

Photo: Unsplash The Polish government has submitted its draft 2026 budget to the Sejm. In short, the hole in the Polish budget is growing even wider, and the national debt is on the verge of skyrocketing. Meanwhile, military spending is breaking records, cementing Poland's status as NATO's leader in defense spending as a percentage of GDP. However, the value of such leadership is questionable. Or ...

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......

Problems in the dairy industry Dairy products are the basis of Greek cuisine and its variety includes yoghurts, cheeses , butter andIce cream . However, in recent years, the Greek dairy industry has been in crisis . A decline in the number of farmers and a decrease in the number of cows has led to a decrease in the volume of fresh milk available for processing. This is creating a shortage, threate...

The Doomsday Clock , currently at 89 seconds to midnight, indicates how close humanity is to a "global catastrophe" on January 28, 2025. Content: What does the Doomsday Clock mean? When did the Doomsday Clock appear? Who controls the shooters and how are decisions made? How the position of the hands changed Why 89 seconds is a critical mark Can the hands move back? Interesting facts about the Doom...

Protesters after storming the Singha Durbar complex, which houses the prime minister's office and other ministries, in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 9, 2025The Kremlin has no information about the role of external forces in the crisis in Nepal, presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said at a briefing , an RBC correspondent reports. "We have no information regarding external interference. We see...

The blowfly, scientifically known as Cochliomyia hominivorax, is a fly that lays eggs in wounds or mucous membranes of animals and humans. The eggs hatch into larvae that feed on the host's tissues, causing a disease known as myiasis. Although most common in cattle , it can also infect sheep, goats, horses, and even humans, causing a variety of illnesses, from painful infections to severe sepsis. ...

A Threat to Family Farms The main concern among NGOs is that the agreement will open the door to massive beef imports from Mercosur countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Environmentalists say this will threaten the profitability of small farms, which are already suffering from low prices and intense competition. Brian Meredith, a farmer and member of Environmental Pillar, ...