Russia becomes main supplier of milk to Georgian market
Russian milk imports to Georgia reached almost $700,000 in February, making Russia the leading supplier.
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Iran asserts legitimate right to block Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian Foreign Minister asserted that the government has the right to block shipping activities in the Strait of Hormuz for "unfriendly" countries.
US opposes Iran's toll for passage through Strait of Hormuz - Trump
Donald Trump opposed Tehran's toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, media reports circulated about a $2 million toll allegedly charged by Iranian authorities.
Russian ships to be allowed to use Strait of Hormuz - Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has allowed ships from friendly countries, including Russia, to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia increases gas production by 9 percent
Russia increased total gas production (natural and associated petroleum gas) in January-February 2026 by 9.2% year-on-year to 129.2 bln cubic meters, according to Rosstat data.
Demand for Russian oil increasing - Peskov
The demand for Russian oil is high globally and Russia may soon find it difficult to satisfy it, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Armenia ratifies EAEU-UAE Economic Partnership Agreement
The Armenian Parliament has approved the ratification of the Economic Partnership Agreement between the EAEU and the UAE, with ninety-four members voting in favor of the document's adoption.
Another 5 wagons sent to Armenia via Azerbaijan
Today, the next batch of grain from Russia to Armenia has been transited via Azerbaijan.
Trump's approval rating drops to 36 percent amid rising fuel prices
The approval rating of U.S. President Donald Trump among the United States population has fallen to 36%, the lowest since his inauguration on January 20, 2025.
Türkiye rejects claims of Iranian gas flows disruption
Türkiye's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar denied reports that natural gas flows from Iran to Türkiye had been halted.
US offers ceasefire plan to Iran
The United States has sent Iran a 15-point peace plan in an attempt to end the war with Iran, now in its fourth week, The New York Times reported, citing U.S. officials.
Concrete being poured at NPP construction site in Uzbekistan
Workers have begun pouring concrete at the construction site of a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, the press service of Russian nuclear corporation Rosatom said.
Türkiye left without Iranian gas
Iran was forced to cut off its gas supplies to Türkiye following the Israeli strike on the major South Pars gas field
World Economic Forum meeting in Jeddah postponed
The US and Israel's war against Iran has forced the organizers of the World Economic Forum to postpone its next meeting
Israel and US target energy infrastructure in Iran
U.S.-Israeli strikes Monday reportedly targeted energy-related facilities in Iran’s Isfahan province and southwestern city of Khorramshahr, Iranian media reported.
Iran names key conditions for ending war
Iran will not end the hostilities until all sanctions on it have been lifted, military adviser to the supreme leader of the Islamic Republic Mohsen Rezaei said.
New batch of Russian fertilizers leaves Azerbaijan for Armenia
The new batch of fertilizers has made its way from Russia to Armenia, passing through Azerbaijan along the way.
China puts limits on fuel price hikes
China has limited the amount by which the country’s fuel costs can rise, the government announces, as oil prices have surged due to the Middle East war.
Ilham Aliyev attends opening of Shirvan Agro livestock complex
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the opening ceremony of the “Shirvan Agro” livestock complex in the Shamakhi district on March 23.
Oman works to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz - Foreign Ministry
Muscat is working to restore safe shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the Omani Foreign Ministry announced.
