The vast majority of settlements with Tajikistan are now made in the Russian currency, according to the president The ruble’s share in Russia’s trade with Tajikistan topped 80% during the first half of 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters on Tuesday following a meeting with his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon in Moscow.
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Polish truckers protesting on the border with Ukraine could be joined by a group of farmers later this week, according to a Bloomberg report on Monday. The truckers are demanding tougher rules for their Ukrainian competitors and have been blocking border checkpoints, meaning some cargo vehicles carrying humanitarian aid for Kiev have been unable to…
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An agreement between the Palestinian militant group and West Jerusalem to release captives could reportedly be announced on Tuesday A Qatar-mediated deal to release a number of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas may be announced on Tuesday, several outlets have reported, noting that a temporary ceasefire in Gaza is also expected to be reached.
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