Russia
Mikhail Piotrovsky: Director of an Expanded Hermitage Museum
Like all museum managers around the world, the director of the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg has had to deal with the pandemic’s effects on the venerable Russian institution. He remains resolutely focused on the future.
A Clever Monkey Cigar Lighter by Fabergé
Although the imagination and craftsmanship of Fabergé goldsmiths no longer need proving, their timeless creations always make an impact.
Collecting Art: Morozov and the Russian Art Connoisseurs
On display at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris this fall, the Morozov collection is one of most remarkable, yet not the only one of its kind: the collection is in keeping with a long tradition of Russian art connoisseurs.
Mementos of the Yusupovs: A Major Dynasty of Collectors
This final sale features a hundred paintings, objet d’art, photographs, books and furniture from the Parisian home of Prince Felix and his wife Irina.
Pavel Ovchinnikov’s Tea Box for a Tsar
Russian goldsmith Pavel Ovchinnikov stood out alongside glassmaker René Lalique.
Russian Treasures
Icons, silverware and Imperial memorabilia… Russia enjoys a long tradition of excellence fostered by Imperial academies and manufactories.
Honda Will Stop Auto Sale In Russia From 2022
In a bid to restructure operations, Honda decides to step out from Russian auto market.
Who is Metalu Plast, the French sports equipment manufacturer conquering cities and stadiums?
Metalu Plast is a sports equipment manufacturer taking its “Made in France” domestic successes to the international stage, most notably fitting stadiums during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Turkey likely to buy another batch of S-400 missile system from Russia: Ifax
The potential deal will compound issues in U.S.-Turkey relations and add to geopolitcal tensions.
EU To Invest In Space Technology Giving ‘Means To Speed Up’
With China and the U.S. moving ahead in their space technology, the EU feels the pressureto “keep up” and decides to for the first time to spend from its budget.
Russia’s Scrambled Jets Intercept ‘U.S. B-52 Bombers’
The U.S. and Russia escorting each other’s bombers in planned flights.
Russian Government Turns To NWF For Buying Sberbank Stake From The Central Bank
Multiple sources report that the Russian government is in discussion about purchasing the Sberbank stake from the Central Bank.
French And Russian Presidents To Discuss The Moratorium On Missiles In Europe
Following the expiry of INF, Russia proposed a suspension on missile deployment and now the France seems to be warming up to discuss on the matter.
Sberbank Enters Into Autonomous Driving Technology
Taking forward, Russia’s digital economic drive, the biggest bank of the country collaborates with Cognitive Technologies.
Russia To Support Iran Oil Export On Condition: Ryabkov
The promise of help from Russia to Iran will only be fulfilled if payment system is not launched.
Russia Launches Nuclear-Icebreaker To Strengthen Its Arctic Trade Route
The Arctic promises undiscovered oil reservoirs, and as the climate turns warmer with the year, Russia prepares to the “Northern Sea Route” all around the year.
White House Received New Sanctions’ Package For Russia: Bloomberg
The U.S. to retaliate with further sanctions on Russia, as the latter failed to provide assurance on the usage of chemical weapons.
P&G Under Russian Watchdog Scrutiny Over Compliance of Internet Laws
The U.S. consumer goods business is undergoing scrutiny in Russia, as the authorities of the country wants to verify the firm’s compliance to its local data laws.
Russian Tax Bar Talks On Windfall Profits Unites Government & Corporate Sectors
Russian leading corporate executives hold talks with the government on windfall profit tax hike.
Boeing In A Deal With The World’s Biggest Aircraft Manufacturer
Ukraine’s plane maker’s joint venture with Boeing aligns with the country’s attempt to turn pro-western by carving a space into the EU.
A Proposal To Bestow ‘Greater Powers’ To Chemical Weapon Watchdogs
The U.K. delegation will vote on to decide the fate of the proposal.
G7 Does Not Welcome Russia: German Official
Even after five years’ of Russia’s exit from the block of rich countries in the world, the group shows reluctance in taking Russia back to the group.
Plans Of En+ GDRs Suspension Are Cancelled: LSE
Even as the sanctions on Russia imposed by the U.S. include En+, the LSE cancels its suspension on the companies GDRs.
Kremlin Keeps Close Watch On Britain’s Idea Of limiting Russian Debt Access
If Britain chooses to limit the investors’ access to Russian debts, it could be harmful for Britain-investors’ relationship.
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russian probe could see its first arrest today
The first set of charges of Russia’s potential meddling into U.S. Presidential elections of 2016 could be unsealed on Monday.
No oil contracts with Iraqi Kurdistan: Iraq’s oil ministry
With the liberation of iraq’s oil fields from ISIS terrorists, lucrative oil income is now up for grabs.
CEFC China Energy to go ahead with its planned investment of $9.1 billion in Russia’s state owned Rosneft
With CEFC China Energy getting the go ahead from China’s top economic planner, the deal will deepen energy ties between the Russia and China.
Hackers used infected versions of Piriform’s CC Cleaner to gain corporate secrets
Users of CC Cleaner are advised to re-download the clean version of the app from Piriform’s website.
Aker BP to expand drilling of exploratory oil wells off the coast of Norway
According to Aker BP’s CEO, the company is willing to aggressively cut costs and maintain margins in the wake of falling crude oil prices.
Core systems at energy companies may have been compromised by hackers: Symantec
Security researchers at Symantec have raised concerns regarding core systems at industrial firms, including those in the United States and Europe, being compromised by attackers, who could leverage them for destructive purposes in the event of a major geopolitical conflict.
Air raids on ISIS’s capital kill scores of people
In a continuation of their strategy to soften the targets before a possible ground attack, Russian and Syrian air forces have killed scores in Raqqa and Deir al-Zor.
Ferocious Russian bombardments take their toll on the Islamic State
Fighting a losing war, the Islamic State, is facing attrition not only in its fighting force, but economically too, the glut in the oil market is ensuring that they do not get top dollar for their spoils of war.
Russia Extends Support To Afghanistan For Easing Of Sanctions
Russia could favour the easing of the sanctions of U.N imposed on the Afghanistan’s Taliban.
Flight MH17 Investigation Turned Into A Chess-Blame Game
The investigation regarding the Flight MH17 being hit by a missile continues to entertain a blame game.
Nato Rules Out Russian Airspace Violation To Be A Mere Accident
Nato dismisses Russian airspace violation to be a mere accident, while Turkey claims there has been two such incidents over two consecutive days.
Rebels To Manoeuvre Through Tougher War Scenario With Russian Involvement
There is news that Russia will be directly involved in the battle field to help Syrian army fight the rebels.
Arms Exports: Are the USA on the verge of losing leadership?
The Marshall plan had many facets. One of them was, of course, to pull Europe out of certain misery, which had already plunged the continent into chaos too many times before. But to lock in the American economic and industrial superiority was also a goal. Ever since, American weapons exports have dominated the world of military business. An era which could be coming to an end.
