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China's growing assertiveness has become a concern for its partners, too

Russia doesn't feel threatened itself, because right now China can ill-afford to alienate a neighbour that's an important military and resource power in its own right

Russia allows visa-free entry to foreigners for short-term business trips

The move is applicable on holders of diplomatic or service passports from countries with which Russia has visa-free entry agreements

IndiGo operates charter flight to repatriate 212 Indians from Russia

IndiGo said that it operated a passenger charter flight from Moscow to Amritsar to Kochi on Sunday, bringing back a total of 212 Indians from the Russian capital.

First-ever EU cyber sanctions hit Russian, Chinese, North Koreans

The European Union has imposed its first-ever sanctions over cyberattacks, slapping them on alleged Russian military agents, Chinese cyber spies and organisations including a North Korean firm

Ukraine, Iran begin negotiations on compensation for Ukrainian jet crash

Kuleba noted that the process would not be easy, but Ukraine will do everything to achieve maximum compensation for the relatives of the victims of the plane crash

In another setback to China, Russia suspends deliveries of S-400 missiles

Russia's suspension of S-400 missiles to China comes after Moscow had earlier accused Beijing of spying, despite the two countries enjoying considerably good relations over the years

Covid-19 crisis: Russian elite got access to experimental vaccine

The Gamaleya vaccine, financed by the state-run Russian Direct Investment Fund and backed by the Defense Ministry, last week completed a phase 1 trial involving military personnel.

Russia is a highly capable cyber actor, says UK intelligence report

"Russia is a highly capable cyber actor, employing organised crime groups to supplement its cyber skills," the report published by the UK's Intelligence and Security Committee on Tuesday, said.

Russians' income falls most in 20 years in second quarter, GDP down 9.6%

The income fell 8 per cent in year-on-year terms in April-June, the state statistics service Rosstat said on Friday

Income of Russians plunges most in 20 years in Q2; GDP shrinks 9.6%

The income fell 8 per cent in year-on-year terms in April-June, the state statistics service Rosstat said on Friday

Covid-19 crisis: US, UK allege Russians are trying to steal vaccine

It is unclear whether research facilities have been damaged or if the vaccine programmes have been set back as a result of the hacks, but officials warned that the cyberattacks are ongoing.

Trump admin toughens stance against 2 Russian gas pipelines to Europe

US has lobbied Europe, particularly Germany, to abandon the pipelines, which it believes will increase the continent''s dependence on Russian energy

Russia exports more gold than gas for the first time in 30 years

For the first time in nearly three decades, Russia exported more gold than gas in the second quarter of 2020

OPEC chief sees oil market moving closer to balance ahead of key meeting

After July, the cuts are due to taper to 7.7 million bpd until December although a final decision has yet to be taken

Russian Covid-19 vaccine will be up for global scrutiny, say experts

Reports say the country's Sechenov University has successfully completed human trials of its vaccine candidate for the novel coronavirus

Gold steadies near 8-year high on virus cases surge, activity rebound in US

India on Monday overtook Russia to record the world's third-highest number of Covid-19 cases, while US coronavirus deaths crossed 130,000

India overtakes Russia in Covid-19 cases to become third worst-hit nation

Only the US and Brazil are ahead of India in terms of total coronavirus infections

Not in talks with US about G7 summit, China must be included: Russia

Trump said last month it was "common sense" to invite President Vladimir Putin to rejoin the group. Russia had been part the group, then known as the G8, since 1997

'People's choice': China hails Russian vote to extend Putin's rule

Nearly 78 per cent of voters in Russia have approved amendments to the country's Constitution that will allow President Putin to stay in power until 2036

EU reopens borders to 14 nations; India, US, Russia, Brazil excluded

The EU said China is subject to confirmation of reciprocity, meaning it must lift all restrictions on European citizens entering China before it will allow Chinese citizens back in.