Russia demands payment for gas in rubles

Russia demands payment for gas in rubles

(VOVWORLD) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he has signed a decree requiring foreign buyers to pay in rubles for Russian gas beginning Friday, and contracts will be halted...
Russia, Cuba enhance strategic alliance

Russia, Cuba enhance strategic alliance

(VOVWORLD) - Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday during his visit to Russia from Sunday to Wednesday. Early this month, Russian Prime...
Impact of proposed cuts in US budget for UN

Impact of proposed cuts in US budget for UN

(VOVworld) - US President Donald Trump’s proposed cuts in US spending on UN programs have prompted concern at the world’s largest organization.The Wall Street Journal reports that...
Russia’s Duma vote, momentum for the President

Russia’s Duma vote, momentum for the President

(VOVworld) – The ruling United Russia party won the recent State Duma election. Despite challenges, United Russia still has the voters’ confidence. Its victory should pave the way for President Vladimir...
One year after Crimea’s annexation to Russia

One year after Crimea’s annexation to Russia

(VOVworld) – It has been one year since President Vladimir Putin signed treaties annexing Crimea and the port city of Sevastopol to Russia. In the past year Russia has increased investment...
Global impacts from sanctions on Russia

Global impacts from sanctions on Russia

(VOVworld) – The ruble devaluation and the risk of economic recession in Russia are direct results of the West’s financial sanctions on Russia. VOV analyzes the effects of the Russian...