The US-led bloc has pushed the country to develop a new awareness of itself and its place in the world When President Vladimir Putin, back in February 2022, launched Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, he had specific, but limited objectives in mind. It was essentially about assuring Russia’s security vis-à-vis NATO.

The country’s liabilities have been steadily decreasing, according to the central bank Russia’s government and businesses have been steadily reducing the amount of money they owe to foreign lenders, the latest official data suggests.

The price of the Brent oil benchmark peaked at $89 per barrel on Tuesday, nearing levels last seen in June 2022, according to Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) data. Industry experts have attributed the surge to an Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus and Tehran’s threat of retaliation.