Geopolitics
Nickel Surges to Nine-Month High as Indonesia Plans Production Cut
Key Takeaways: Indonesia nickel production cut announced for 2026 lifts LME prices to $16,560 per tonne, a nine-month high.Indonesia, which...
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East Azerbaijan Declares Widespread Closures to Conserve Energy Amid Severe Cold
Key Takeaways: East Azerbaijan closure announced for 10 Dey (Iranian calendar) to conserve energy during severe cold.All government offices, schools,...
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Kremlin Calls for Dialogue as Russia Strengthens Ties with Iran
Key Takeaways: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov urged restraint and dialogue after US threats against Iran.Russia said it will continue to...
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Moscow road closures disrupt central traffic ahead of holidays
Key Takeaways: Moscow road closures affected Tverskaya Street on 30 December, with restrictions applying to traffic heading into the city...
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Yakutsk to See −42°C on New Year’s Night as Sochi Reaches +3°C
Key Takeaways: New Year temperatures in Russia will vary sharply, with Yakutsk forecast at −42°C and Sochi around +3°C.Among cities...
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Major Russian banks cut deposit rates after Central Bank decision
Key Takeaways: Russian banks lower deposit rates following a 50 basis point cut in the Central Bank key rate.Yields fell...
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Russian petrol price drop sharpens as December brings double-digit falls
Key Takeaways: Russian petrol price drop delivered double-digit declines for key grades in December, offering relief for consumers.AI-92 fell 11.01%...
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Russian Sparkling Wine Exports Surge as Kazakhstan and China Lead Purchases
Key Takeaways: Russia exported more than 2,000 tonnes of sparkling wine worth over $3.3m from January to November, up 30%...
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Moscow Set for Coldest Night and Warmest Day This Week
Key Takeaways: Moscow weather forecast: the night of 2 January is expected to be the coldest of the week, with...
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Russia and Belarus Create a Shared Jewellery Market
Key Takeaways: Russia Belarus jewellery market will allow mutual recognition of hallmark stamps, enabling direct cross-border trade in finished jewellery.Integration...
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