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Zaporozhye NPP's backup power supply resumes

The Zaporozhye NPP received electricity for its own needs from the right bank of the Dnieper River controlled by Ukraine through the main 750 kV Dneprovskaya power transmission line and the backup 330 ...
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Tajikistan intends to attract $15.7 bln in investments for priority projects in 2026-2030

DUSHANBE. Dec 29 (Interfax) - Tajikistan's government investment program envisages spending $15.7 billion in 2026-2030, the country's presidential press service reported following a government meeting ...
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Coverage of Ukraine humanitarian response plan drops to 51.8%, plan itself cut by 15.4% in 2025 - UN

MOSCOW. Dec 29 (Interfax) - The level of financing of the 2025 Ukraine Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan stood at 51.8% as of December 26, 2025, while the 2024 plan's coverage as of December 30, ...
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Putin signs law to increase fines for banks for violating rights of financial services consumers

MOSCOW. Dec 29 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law to increase fines for banks for violating the rights of financial services consumers, and the relevant document has been ...
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Canada to allot about $1.8 bln for economic assistance to Kiev

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW. Dec 29 (Interfax) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday it had been decided to allot about 2.5 billion Canadian dollars ($1.8 billion) for additional economic ...
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T-Technologies, Interros JV acquires 25% of Selectel from current shareholders for approximately 16 bln rubles

MOSCOW. Dec 29 (Interfax) - ILLC Catalytic People, a joint venture between T-Technologies and Interros, has acquired 25% of JSC Selectel, according to a statement from the parties.
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PMI in Russian manufacturing slips to 48.1 in Dec from 48.3 in Nov - S&P Global

MOSCOW. Dec 29 (Interfax) - The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for Russia's manufacturing sector fell to 48.1 points in December from 48.3 points in November, S&P Global research shows. Operating ...
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Russian president appoints Dmitry Polyansky as envoy to OSCE

MOSCOW. Dec 29 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Dmitry Polyansky as Russia's new permanent representative to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), ...
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Putin signs law to restrict access to mineral deposit maps

MOSCOW. Dec 29 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law restricting access to special maps/diagrams containing information on mineral deposits, with the corresponding amendments ...
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CBR will not apply measures to banks for working with companies whose sites are included in registry prohibited in Russia until end of 2026

MOSCOW. Dec 29 (Interfax) - The Central Bank of Russia has extended the period during which it will not apply measures to credit institutions for violating the ban on providing banking services to ...
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BP to conduct seismic survey at ADUA block offshore Azerbaijan in H1 2026

BAKU. Dec 29 (Interfax) - BP Plc plans to launch a seismic survey program at the Ashrafi-Dan Ulduzu-Aypara (ADUA) hydrocarbon block in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea in the first half of ...
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Competition to be first foreign resident of IADT occurring between major Chinese investors - Russian Far East and Arctic development minister

MOSCOW. Dec 29 (Interfax) - Competition for the right to become the first foreign resident of the International Advanced Development Territory (IADT) is occurring between major Chinese investors, ...