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Russia pursues alternative financial, logistical methods to bypass Western sanctions

Russia pursues alternative financial, logistical methods to bypass Western sanctions

International North-South Transport Corridor, connecting Russia to India via Iran, aims to shorten distance as alternative to Suez Canal, while BRICS Bridge payment system promises cost-effectiveness and sanctions-resistance

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Russia does not accept sanctions against Cuba: Putin
18.02.2026

Russia does not accept sanctions against Cuba: Putin

Russian president says Moscow voiced this position 'openly, clearly, and unambiguously' through its Foreign Ministry

Bosnia’s capital welcomes Ramadan with centuries-old Ottoman-era cannon fire tradition
18.02.2026

Bosnia’s capital welcomes Ramadan with centuries-old Ottoman-era cannon fire tradition

Historic Yellow Fortress ceremony preserves cultural link between past, present

Türkiye for 1st time uses combat drones in NATO’s largest exercise, says naval commander
18.02.2026

Türkiye for 1st time uses combat drones in NATO’s largest exercise, says naval commander

Turkish Armed Forces demonstrate their ability to conduct coordinated operations with allied countries as part of NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise

Former Kosovo President Thaci tells Hague court he is ‘completely innocent’ in war crimes trial
18.02.2026

Former Kosovo President Thaci tells Hague court he is ‘completely innocent’ in war crimes trial

Prosecutors seek 45-year sentence for former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders in war crimes trial

Russia urges US to refrain from naval blockade of Cuba
18.02.2026

Russia urges US to refrain from naval blockade of Cuba

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow will continue helping Cuba in defending its sovereignty and security