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NATO seeks to reassure Russia ahead of nuclear exercise in Italy

NATO is seeking to reassure Russia that its upcoming nuclear exercise in Italy is not intended to threaten Moscow, according to a report by Politico. The annual drills, scheduled to take place from October 13 to 23, come at a time of heightened tensions between the Western military alliance and Russia......

Gasoil Shortage Fears Grow in Morocco Amid Rising Global Energy Tensions

Concerns over the stability of gasoil supplies are resurfacing in Morocco as geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt major energy-producing and export routes. Military operations targeting strategic hydrocarbon infrastructure in the Middle East and Eastern Europe are adding pressure to already fragile......

Rubio says no clear path to Ukraine peace talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there currently appears to be no clear path toward a negotiated settlement to the war in Ukraine, while stressing that Washington remains willing to contribute to efforts aimed at ending the conflict. In an interview with Greek newspaper Kathimerini during his......

World Bank keeps Russia growth forecast at 0.8% as Middle East faces contraction

The World Bank has maintained its forecast for Russia’s economic growth at 0.8% in 2026, while projecting a sharp contraction across the Middle East and North Africa as prolonged regional conflict continues to weigh on economic activity. According to the World Bank’s latest economic outlook......

Plague case raises questions between Russia and the United States

The death of a young employee at a Russian research institute specializing in plague prevention has triggered calls for greater transparency from the United States and international health authorities, amid speculation over whether the case could be linked to laboratory activity. The 28-year-old employee......

Morocco ranks third worldwide for Russian pharmaceutical product certifications

Morocco has emerged as one of the leading international destinations for Russian pharmaceutical manufacturers seeking regulatory certification, highlighting the growing importance of the Moroccan market in Moscow’s efforts to expand its medicine exports. Data compiled by Russia’s Ministry......

Russia projects public debt below 25% of GDP through 2029

Russia’s public debt is projected to remain below 25% of gross domestic product through 2029 under the government’s draft three-year budget, according to the fiscal plans submitted to the State Duma. The figures point to a gradual increase in the debt ratio as Moscow plans to maintain high......

Europe enters heating season with gas stocks at historic lows

Europe is entering the 2026-27 heating season with underground gas storage levels at their lowest for the time of year since records began in 2011, highlighting the pressure facing the region ahead of the colder months. Data from Gas Infrastructure Europe showed that EU storage facilities were around......

Why European calls for a diplomatic settlement in Ukraine are growing

European leaders are increasingly placing diplomacy and the prospect of a negotiated settlement at the center of their public messaging on the war in Ukraine, as the conflict enters another prolonged phase and governments face growing domestic pressure over its economic and political costs. The Wall......