CBFC removes 15-second India-Pakistan dialogue from Ikkis
Key Takeaways: CBFC requested several changes to the war film, including deletion of a 15-second India-Pakistan dialogue under the Ikkis...
Russia Raises Wheat Export Forecast to 44.6 Million Tonnes for 2025/26
Key Takeaways: SovEcon raised its 2025/26 wheat export forecast by 0.4 million tonnes to 44.6 million tonnes.Strong November and December...
Rosspirtprom Tatspirtprom acquisition approved by FAS
Key Takeaways: Federal Antimonopoly Service has approved Rosspirtprom's purchase of 100% of Tatspirtprom.The transaction was signed on 30 December 2025...
Moscow Court Freezes Rosnano Executive’s Company Shares
Key Takeaways: Moscow arbitration court ordered a Rosnano share arrest on stakes held by former deputy chairman Vladimir Avetisyan as...
Moscow traffic rated five as roads grow busy near shopping centres
Key Takeaways: Moscow traffic currently rated five on a 10-point scale, with forecasts reaching six during afternoon peaks.Heavy congestion reported...
Russia sets zero export duty on wheat from 14 January
Key Takeaways: Russian wheat export duty will be set to zero from 14 to 20 January 2026, replacing earlier, higher...
Putin Sends New Year Greetings to Global Leaders Including BRICS Heads
Key Takeaways: President Putin sent New Year and Christmas greetings to a wide range of world leaders, including heads of...
Tokayev Condemns Drone Attack on Russian Presidential Residence
Key Takeaways: Tokayev condemns drone attack on Russian presidential residence and expressed solidarity with Moscow.Leaders discussed implementation of agreements reached...
OPEC+ Production Pause Likely to Continue After 4 January Meeting
Key Takeaways: Eight OPEC+ members are expected to keep an OPEC+ production pause in place at the 4 January meeting.Quotas...
Bank of Russia Extends Loan Restructuring Guidance to Support Firms
Key Takeaways: Bank of Russia loan restructuring guidance extended until the end of H1 2026 to help companies and sole...
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