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Russian official touts surge in oil exports, criticizes ‘warmonger narratives’

Russian official touts surge in oil exports, criticizes ‘warmonger narratives’

'Fake warmonger narratives are bad for decision-making,' says head of Russian Direct Investment Fund, citing leap in oil exports in December

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South Africa holds joint naval drill with Russia, Iran, China amid growing geopolitical tensions
09.01.2026

South Africa holds joint naval drill with Russia, Iran, China amid growing geopolitical tensions

Andre Duvenhage, a political science professor at North West University voice concern drill could further deteriorate relations between Washington, Pretoria

Finnish premier calls US rhetoric on Greenland ‘negotiation tactic’
09.01.2026

Finnish premier calls US rhetoric on Greenland ‘negotiation tactic’

'I believe Finns can see quite clearly that our security and defence depend very much on the United States,' Orpo tells public broadcaster Yle

Greenland should ‘take the lead’ in talks with US, foreign minister says
09.01.2026

Greenland should ‘take the lead’ in talks with US, foreign minister says

'When it comes to Greenland, it should be Greenland that takes the lead and speaks with United States,' Greenlandic foreign minister says

Pope warns war ‘back in vogue,’ peace sought ‘through weapons’
09.01.2026

Pope warns war ‘back in vogue,’ peace sought ‘through weapons’

Pontiff urges respect for people's will, human rights in Venezuela

Ukraine, UK sign defense roadmap under 100-year partnership
09.01.2026

Ukraine, UK sign defense roadmap under 100-year partnership

Agreement sets 2026 priorities on air defense, intelligence and ammunition as Kyiv briefs London on latest Russian strikes