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Russia

September 11, 2025

Niger, Russia strengthen economic ties in agriculture, mining

Niger and Russia have moved to deepen economic cooperation in agriculture and mining as Governor Mohammed Bago received a delegation of Russian businessmen in Minna.

Governor Mohammed Bago and Russian businessmen
September 8, 2025

OPEC+ to increase oil output in October

The 1.65 million barrels per day (bpd) may be returned in part or in full, subject to evolving market conditions, and in a gradual manner, OPEC+ said.

OPEC
September 3, 2025

UK sanctions Russians, firms for kidnapping, sending 6,000 Ukrainian children to re-education camps

The foreign secretary announced on Wednesday that eight individuals and three organisations would be sanctioned.

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September 2, 2025

New Russian pipeline to boost gas exports to China

Russia and China have signed a legally binding memorandum for the construction of a new gas pipeline through Mongolia to China.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping
September 1, 2025

Iranian president says SCO summit opportunity to promote multilateralism

Mr Pezeshkian said the SCO provided a unique platform for the expansion of regional and international cooperation.

Masoud Pezeshkian
September 1, 2025

Russia accused oftargeting aircraft conveying EU chief with GPS jamming

A spokeswoman for the EU said the commission was aware that threats and intimidation were a regular component of Russia’s hostile actions.

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August 12, 2025

Russia hopes for improving ties with U.S. after Putin-Trump Alaska summit

Russia hopes that the upcoming meeting between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump could help normalise bilateral relations.

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August 10, 2025

Ukraine envoy hails Nigeria’s support in war against Russia

The envoy spoke on Sunday in Abuja at a private ceremony to open a condolence register for war victims.

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August 5, 2025

Trump threatens India with new tariff imposition

Mr Trump made the threat before the end of a deadline he set for Russia to reach a ceasefire between Moscow and Kiev.

President Donald Trump
August 1, 2025

Trump orders U.S. nuclear submarines near Russia after former president’s threat

Mr Medvedev warned Mr Trump against playing the time game with Russia.

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