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As Kremlin Throttles Telegram, Russians Stand to Lose More Than Just Messaging

Russian state media regulator Roskomnadzor has tightened its restrictions on popular messaging app Telegram for allegedly failing to combat fraud and protect user data.  For its 93.6 million users in Russia — over 60% of the country’s population — the loss …

Japan Opens New Visa Centers in Moscow and St. Petersburg

Japan opened two new specialized visa centers in Moscow and St. Petersburg on Thursday to keep up with surging demand for tourism from Russia. Visa processing will no longer be handled by Japan’s Embassy in Moscow or its consulate general in St. Petersburg …

Sky-high cucumber prices are rattling Russian shoppers. The spike might be temporary, but the inflation problem isn’t.

At the start of the year, Russians got a shock at the grocery store: cucumber prices had skyrocketed. Still, officials and economists aren’t sounding the alarm; prices are expected to begin falling by spring. Inflation more broadly accelerated early in the …

Sanctions drag India’s January crude oil imports from Russia to lowest in over 3 years

By contrast, Russian crude deliveries into China surged to an all-time high last month | Photo Credit: ABEER KHAN India’s imports of crude oil from Russia stood at 1.1 million barrels per day (mb/d) in January 2026, marking the lowest in more than …

Why Russia is Cracking Down on WhatsApp and Telegram Amid Surveillance Fears

Telegram, founded by Russian-born entrepeneur Pavel Durov, is the most popular messaging service in Russia, boasting more than one billion monthly active users worldwide. Russia's internet watchdog announced it was throttling access to the app on …

Kremlin signals possible US–Russia trade deal under Trump administration: Bloomberg News

Russia has identified potential areas for economic cooperation with the Trump administration, including the possible use of the U.S. dollar in bilateral deals, according to a Bloomberg report citing an internal Kremlin memo. | Photo Credit: Russia has …

Kremlin Floats Oil & Gas Partnership With Washington - Is Russia Planning To Return To US Dollar?

The memo, circulated among senior Russian officials this year, outlines seven areas where Moscow believes its interests could align with the Trump administration — contingent on a potential agreement to end the war in Ukraine.

Muscat hosts Russian spring festival

Oman witnessed a whopping number of 46,000 visitors from different walks of life at Al Mouj Muscat where a unique display of cultural integration of Oman and Russia was held, reaffirming Oman’s position as a prominent cultural platform showcasing heritage, …

Russia to begin talks with Armenia on restoring railway links connecting Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Iran

Russia says it has no immediate plans to block Google

Russian authorities are not currently considering blocking Google in the country, officials in Moscow indicated amid measures to restrict its video-sharing platform YouTube. The statements also come against the backdrop of the full blocking of Meta’s …

Russia’s daily crypto turnover nears $650 million

Millions of Russians are engaged in transactions involving cryptocurrencies for tens of billions of rubles every day, according to a top finance ministry official in Moscow. Usage is constantly increasing, the high-ranking representative of the department …

Russian central bank cuts key rate by 50 basis points to 15.5%

MOSCOW, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Russia's central bank cut its key interest rate by 50 basis points to ‌15.5% on Friday, a bid to shore up ‌a slowing war-time economy that has been grappling with some of ​the highest interest rates in more than a decade. Of …

Ukraine is feeding intel to Patriot interceptor makers as Russia mixes up its missile attacks, lawmaker says

Russia often mixes up how it attacks Ukraine with ballistic and cruise missiles — from firing decoys to tweaking trajectories midflight — and Kyiv says it's funneling that battlefield intel to US Patriot interceptor makers to inform upgrades for better …

Does Russia rule South Caucasus? Washington Post corrects blooper after users point to layoffs

The “Russia’s South Caucasus” bit was an eyesore to WaPo’s 19.3 million followers, who were swift enough to link the blooper to its recent job cuts, where thousands of journalists lost their jobs The Washington Post cut thousands of jobs last week, and as …

The current account surplus of the balance of payments of the Russian Federation in 2025 decreased by 34%

AK&M 13 February 2026 10:47 The current account surplus of the Russian Federation's balance of payments in 2025 amounted to $41.4 billion, or 2% of Russia's GDP. This is 33.9% less than in 2024, according to materials posted on the website of …

Morocco-Russia Trade Valued at $2 Billion Despite Western Sanctions

Marrakech – Russian Ambassador to Morocco Vladimir Baibakov said Western countries are attempting to push Russia out of the Moroccan market through sanctions. He made the remarks in a detailed interview with RIA Novosti published today on Diplomatic …

Russia attacks port near Odesa, kills brothers near front line

Three Ukrainian brothers, including an eight-year-old, were killed near the eastern front line and a Russian drone attack killed one person and injured six others at one of Ukraine's Black Sea ports near Odesa, Ukrainian officials said on Friday. The …

Friday Headlines: Russian palladium, Froid arrest, Delayed notice

Q2 Top Stories and Weather for Friday, Feb. 13 Stillwater officials hope new tariff on Russian palladium will boost mine Stillwater Mine officials hope Russian-palladium tariff will boost domestic sales BILLINGS - The federal government is imposing a 132% …

Russia’s central bank cuts rates to 15.5% in fifth move since last year

Russia’s central bank dropped interest rates to 15.5% on Friday, the fifth cut since last year. Officials lowered rates by half a point from 16%, saying the economy is getting back on track despite prices jumping in January after the government hiked taxes …

Novera Point’s Max Anderson Generates $28,000 in Monthly Client Revenue, Earns Management Promotion

Max Anderson is promoted to management at Novera Point after generating $28K monthly revenue and ranking Top 10 nationally in sales. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Novera Point’s Max Anderson Generates $ …

BenefitHub Named Employee Benefits Platform of the Year Again in HRM Outlook’s 2026 Employee Benefits Special Edition

This honor marks the second consecutive year that BenefitHub has been recognized by HRM Outlook for their innovation in employee benefits & workforce wellbeing NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BenefitHub, …

InspectNTrack Launches New ROI Tool for Fire Protection Inspection Software

Online estimator helps facilities measure the real cost of manual fire inspection processes HINCKLEY, OH, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- InspectNTrack has introduced a new ROI and pricing estimator designed to help facilities …

Shop Appliances President’s Day Sale with Stackable Instant Savings on Top Appliance Brands

BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shop Appliances, a leading destination for premium home appliances, has launched its President’s Day Sale, running through February 25, 2026, featuring substantial instant savings on …

Milhaus' Northbend Named Finalist for Prestigious RED Awards

Luxury Tempe apartment community recognized among Arizona's top commercial real estate developments TEMPE, AZ, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Milhaus, a national award-winning developer, owner and operator of Class-A …

Joseph Harris Announces Initiative to Simplify Automated Passive Income for Entrepreneurs

Fort Lauderdale founder integrates e-commerce systems and fintech software to support recurring revenue growth FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Joseph Harris, a Fort Lauderdale-based serial entrepreneur and …

Limitless Management Inc. Expands Leadership Team While Strengthening Support for Small Business Development in Denver

Limitless Management Inc., a direct marketing firm in Denver, has expanded its leadership structure while continuing to grow its operational workforce. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Limitless Management Inc. …

Drivers Are Quietly Getting Paid to Share Hidden Places—And It’s Reshaping How People Travel

Funtryp Disrupts Travel Discovery by Turning Everyday Drives Into Paid Local Adventures PALMDALE, CA, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A subtle but meaningful shift is underway in the travel industry. Travelers are …

Nagle & Giese, P.C. and Husband, Adam, Mourn the Tragic Loss of Ashley Stewart, Urge Greater Domestic Violence Awareness

WHEATON, IL, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The team at the law firm of Nagle & Giese, P.C. is sad to announce the death of Ashley A. Stewart, a client of the firm. She was allegedly killed at the hands of her ex- …

Manifest Innovations Unveils New Career Advancement Framework Focused on Daily Coaching and Leadership Readiness

Learn how Manifest Innovations introduces a career advancement framework with daily coaching, mentorship, and defined leadership growth benchmarks. SAN BERNARDINO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Manifest Innovations …

North Point Executives CEO David Pisikian Returns to California, Drives Multi-Million Dollar Growth in First Nine Months

David Pisikian, CEO of North Point Executives, plans to expand his business in California by opening more locations and strengthening their national footprint. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North Point …

Amis Solutions Announces Accelerated Leadership Advancements amid Continued Growth

Amis Solutions celebrates rapid growth with three leadership promotions in three weeks, reinforcing its commitment to training and internal advancement. LANHAM, MD, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amis Solutions Announces …

Amplify Marketing Group, Inc. Sets National Expansion and Community Growth Targets Through 2026

Amplify Marketing Group plans to expand into new markets, strengthen internal systems, and support community engagement as part of its 2026 growth strategy. VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amplify Marketing …

Magnify Capital Partners invests in Shortcut, developer of WATT Utility Bill Validation Platform

Investment accelerates growth of innovative energy billing software; Yellow Tulip Inc holds strategic majority stake. ALFENA, PORTO, PORTUGAL, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shortcut, a Portuguese software development company and …

Couplr AI Selected for 2026 MassChallenge Fintech Program

One of only 18 selected from 160 applicants, Couplr AI joins the 2026 MassChallenge Fintech cohort alongside a Fortune 500 insurance leader. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Couplr AI, a fintech company …

Access Garage Doors Awards 26th Franchise Location, Expands into Memphis Market

Memphis becomes the brand’s fifth Tennessee location as national expansion continues MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Access Garage Doors, a fast-growing national home services franchise specializing in …

Granite Surface Plate Calibration Now Available Across 7 Midwest States

ISO 17025 Accredited Calibration, Wet Lap Resurfacing & NIST Certification Now Scheduling Across IL, WI, IN, MI, IA, MO & MN CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Surface Plate Calibration Pros (surface- …

From Garden Classic to Summer Star: Gladiolus Takes Top Bulb Honors for 2026

Flowerbulb.eu Names Gladiolus Summer Bulb of the Year PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The gladiolus has officially been crowned Summer Bulb of the Year 2026 by Flowerbulb.eu, earning top honors for its …

The Future of Fuel: How Gasoline, Electricity, and Hydrogen Are Redefining Mobility

A look at the technologies shaping the next generation of transportation — from legacy engines to electric power and hydrogen innovation. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global automotive industry is …

Global Steering Column Assemblies Market Outlook 2026–2036: Safety-Driven Growth at 3.2% CAGR

Global steering column assemblies market grows steadily on ADAS integration, EV demand, and crash safety upgrades. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global Steering Column Assemblies Market is projected to …