Domestic demand for the sector’s products increased by 11.5% year-on-year in 2023 The chemical industry has significantly grown and contributed to the Russian economy in 2023, Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov said on Friday.

The West must redouble its efforts to provide Kiev with military hardware, Britain’s defense secretary has said London will send 200 more missiles to Kiev, the Defense Ministry announced on Friday, following a massive wave of Russian strikes on Ukrainian targets.

Despite security concerns, the president doubled down on his pleas that Congress approve more funding for Kiev’s military The Ukraine conflict poses a grave threat to NATO security, US President Joe Biden has said, warning that Washington could be drawn in.