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Russian ruble named best-performing currency

Russian ruble named best-performing currency

The Russian ruble has staged a stunning rally in 2025, emerging as the world’s top-performing currency so far this year.  In the midst of a special operation, declining oil prices and stiff sanctions, Russia’s ruble has been rising, CNBC reported.

Export duty on Russian wheat to decline

Export duty on Russian wheat to decline

The export duty on Russian wheat will be 652.5 rubles per tonne starting June 11, down 37.5% from 1,023.5 rubles per tonne in the current week, the Russian Agriculture Ministry said.

Russia lifts ban on tour sales to Israel

Russia lifts ban on tour sales to Israel

Israel's Ministry of Tourism has announced the removal of Russia's ban on selling tours to Israel. The Director-General expressed confidence that the situation in the country is safe.

IAEA and Rosatom begin talks in Kaliningrad

IAEA and Rosatom begin talks in Kaliningrad

On the morning of June 6, Grossi arrived in the Russian Federation. Talks between the heads of the IAEA and Rosatom began shortly afterward at Kaliningrad airport.

Merz: Nord Stream 2 was a mistake

Merz: Nord Stream 2 was a mistake

The construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, through which Russian gas was supposed to flow to Germany, was a mistake, the German Chancellor said during a meeting with Donald Trump.

Kremlin sums up Putin and Trump's emergency talks

Kremlin sums up Putin and Trump's emergency talks

The phone call Russian President Vladimir Putin had with U.S. President Donald Trump was constructive and necessary, and many important issues were discussed, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Kim Jong Un reassures Russia of support on Ukraine

Kim Jong Un reassures Russia of support on Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reassured visiting Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergey Shoigu that Pyongyang will continue supporting Moscow in international affairs, including the situation in Ukraine, the Central Korean News Agency (KCNA) reported.