Early voting in the presidential election has kicked off in several Russian regions. The service, largely aimed at citizens who live in remote parts of the country and sailors who will be at sea through the election days, allows those who qualify to cast their ballots starting this Sunday.
The spike in energy prices could be a result of the escalating Middle East conflict, according to a new report The conflict in the Middle East threatens to disrupt the oil supply and subsequently hurt global economic growth in 2024, Fitch Ratings has warned.