Moscow’s XV International Ballet Competition concludes after drawing record 362 applications
The XV International Ballet Competition has concluded with a gala concert featuring prize winners on the Historic Stage of Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre, following a record 362 applications from 35 countries. Following a preliminary selection, 158 ballet artists from 30 countries
Over 40 countries to attend Russia’s 3rd International Technology Congress in September
More than 5,000 delegates from over 40 countries are expected to attend the 3rd International Technology Congress (ITC-2026) and the “TECHNOLOGIES” exhibition from 8–10 September at the Patriot Exhibition Centre in the Moscow Region, according to organisers. Representatives from the
Moscow communications forum approves PR industry’s first code of practice amid $32.6bn market valuation
Representatives of the public relations (PR) sector approved the industry’s first code of practice for good-faith interaction between clients and service providers at the 2nd International Forum “Strategic Communications. Ideas & Insights” in Moscow. The document, which contains a list
Ukraine launches large-scale drone attack on St. Petersburg
Ukraine launched a large-scale overnight drone attack on St. Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region on Saturday, targeting an oil terminal and a Baltic Sea port, following the deadliest Russian assault on Kyiv this year that killed 30 people. Ukrainian
FRA chairperson discusses insurance sector cooperation with Russian central bank deputy governor
Islam Azzam, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), received a Russian delegation headed by Alexey Guznov, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Russia, in the presence of Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Deputy Chairperson of the FRA; Mahmoud Gabrial, Assistant
Kremlin accuses France of ‘piracy’ after navy boards sanctioned Russian oil tanker
The Kremlin on Monday accused France of “international piracy” and warned of retaliatory measures to ensure shipping safety, after President Emmanuel Macron announced the French navy had boarded a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean. In response to
Opinion | Intersecting Interests of Russia, China, and Iran: Implications for the Middle East’s Balance of Power
Today’s international environment is far more complex than in the past. Alliances are less defined, and the world is no longer divided into strictly opposing blocs. International relations have become increasingly fluid. Within this context, the evolving relationship among Russia,
Al-Sisi, Russian aide Patrushev discuss Suez Canal industrial zone, El Dabaa nuclear plant in Cairo
Egypt and Russia are advancing cooperation on maritime navigation and major joint infrastructure ventures, including the El Dabaa nuclear power plant and a Suez Canal industrial zone, officials announced following discussions in Cairo on Monday. The talks between Egyptian President
Egypt receives 510,000 tonnes of food imports in one week, Russia leads suppliers
Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) has reported a steady inflow of food imports during the final week of March and early April, alongside intensified monitoring measures to ensure product safety and protect consumer health. According to the NFSA’s General
Russia says it has full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region
The Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday its forces have seized full control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, as Kyiv continues a campaign of drone strikes against Russian energy infrastructure. Russia has long held more than 99% of



