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Nigeria and Russia Forge Security and Trade Pacts in Moscow

In a significant diplomatic move, Nigeria and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering bilateral ties through the signing of security and trade agreements during high-level meetings held in Moscow. The agreements were formalized during talks between Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. Foreign Minister Tuggar expressed the historical significance […]

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Kim Jong Un In Russia Amid US Warnings Not To Sell Arms

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Russia, a source told Reuters on Tuesday, for what the Kremlin said would be a comprehensive discussion with President Vladimir Putin amid warnings from Washington they should not agree on an arms deal. Kim left Pyongyang for Russia on Sunday on his private train, the North’s […]

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Russia To Provide Free Grains To Six African Countries – Putin

In a statement made on Monday, President Vladimir Putin revealed that Russia is on the verge of finalizing an agreement to provide free grain supplies to six African nations. This initiative comes in the wake of the collapse of the UN-brokered Black Sea grain deal back in July. Following Russia’s withdrawal from the deal, which […]

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Russia Warns Against Ecowas Military Action In Niger Coup Crisis

Russia Cautions Against Military Intervention in Niger as Ecowas Gathers Standby Force Amidst the unfolding Niger coup crisis, Russia has issued a stern caution against any potential military intervention by regional bloc Ecowas, warning of a “protracted confrontation” and the destabilization of the entire Sahel region. Although Russia does not officially endorse the coup, the […]

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Russian President Putin Promises Free Grain To Neediest Six African Countries

Russian President Vladimir Putin told African leaders in St Petersburg on Thursday that Russia would send up to 50,000 tons of grain for free to six African countries. “In the coming months, we will be able to ensure free supplies of 25,000 to 50,000 tons of grain to Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Mali, Somalia, Central African […]

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Nokia Announces Exit From The Russian Market

Nokia has announced its exit from Russian market in a press statement released today, 11th April, 2022. Attributing its decision to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, Nokia assesses very low impact of this decision on its earnings. As per the statement, Nokia will continue to provide support to maintain the existing networks in Russia […]