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13Feb

Russia Moves to Fully Block WhatsApp, Boosts Domestic Platforms

Russia has attempted to "fully block" Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp in the country, a company spokesperson said on Wednesday, as it promotes home-grown platforms and seeks greater control over its internet…

11Feb

Indian refiners shun Russian oil, eye US trade deal

Indian refiners are avoiding Russian oil purchases for delivery in April and are expected to stay away from such trades for longer, refining and trade sources said, a move that…

13Jan

Russia Says Its Venezuela Oil Assets Are Not Up for U.S. Control

Moscow: Oil assets that Russia develops in Venezuela belong to Russia, which will continue working there, Moscow said on Tuesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump's claims of control over the…

30Dec

Citigroup to sell Russia unit to Renaissance Capital, expects $1.2bn pre-tax loss

Citigroup to sell Russia unit to Renaissance Capital, expects $1.2bn pre-tax lossCitigroup on Monday said its board approved the sale of its Russian unit, AO Citibank, to Renaissance Capital, in…

29Dec

Potanin JV buys 25% stake in Selectel to back Russia’s home-grown AI push

A joint venture controlled by Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin has acquired a 25% stake in IT infrastructure provider Selectel, one of the venture's partners said on Monday, as Moscow seeks…

26Dec

U.S. Gives Serbian Oil Refiner NIS to Negotiate Russian Stake Sale

The U.S. has granted Serbian oil refiner NIS until March 24 to negotiate the sale of its Russian owner's stake, Serbia's state-owned RTS TV reported on Wednesday. However, RTS said…

24Dec

WhatsApp Slams Russia for Curtailing Private Messaging Ahead of Holidays

WhatsApp criticised restrictions to its service in Russia on Tuesday, accusing the authorities of trying to deprive more than 100 million Russians of the right to private communications before the…

04Dec

Russia blocked Apple’s video-calling app FaceTime

Russia has blocked Apple's video-calling app FaceTime, the state communications watchdog said on Thursday, as part of an accelerating clampdown on foreign tech platforms that authorities allege are being used…