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Fundamental changes in Russian trade routes affect at least 40% of exports and imports

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. ACRA noted that the share of BRICS countries in foreign trade turnover increased from 20-25% in 2022 to 45-55% in 2024 https://tass.com/economy/1928261

Oil prices to keep declining this year, may drop to $60-66 by winter — expert

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Alexey Belogoryev noted that uncertainty regarding US policy, potential trade wars, the risk of a recession in the US, as well as the lack of clarity on the future sanctions line regarding oil exports from Russia and Iran, have disturbed market expectations https://tass.com/economy/1928259

Russia Lifts Abkhazia Travel Advisory Following Pro-Kremlin Leader’s Election Win

Moscow Times Russia’s Foreign Ministry had issued the advisory in November after mass demonstrations erupted over a Russian investment bill. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/03/14/russia-lifts-abkhazia-travel-advisory-following-pro-kremlin-leaders-election-win-a88366

D.H.S. Agents Search Two Dorm Rooms at Columbia University

New York Times Department of Homeland Security officials conducted the search as the Trump administration sought to deport a former student and pro-Palestinian activist. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/us/politics/dorm-search-columbia-university-dhs.html

Russia’s S-500 missile defense system seen as top-notch by US analysts — media

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The S-500, produced by the Almaz-Antey defense manufacturer, was designed to destroy all existing and future aerospace attack weapons of a potential enemy across the entire range of altitudes and speeds https://tass.com/defense/1928257

US, Israel eye Africa for displacing Palestinians from Gaza: Report

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The US and Israel speak to three African countries for the resettlement of displaced Palestinians from Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/14/744427/us-and-israel-eye-three-african-countries-for-the-resettlement-of-displaced-palestinians-from-gaza

Russian, US leaders to decide on talk timing after Witkoff’s report to Trump — Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Both parties recognize that this dialogue is needed,” Dmitry Peskov added https://tass.com/politics/1928253

Hamas Says It’s Willing to Release U.S.-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander

New York Times The Palestinian armed group said it had agreed to release Edan Alexander and turn over the bodies of four other hostages. Israel did not immediately comment. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-hostage-edan-alexander.html

KMT discusses possible referendum on military tribunal revival

Taipei, March 14 (CNA) The Kuomintang (KMT) legislative caucus discussed plans on Friday for the Legislature to propose a referendum on President Lai Ching-te’s (賴清德) stated goal of reinstating military tribunals, a day after Lai designated China a “foreign hostile force.” https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202503140020

Belarus will not join Russia in the near future — Lukashenko

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Belarusian leader believes that the unification of the two states could have occurred back during Boris Yeltsin’s presidency https://tass.com/world/1928249