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Lavrov: 97% Of BRICS Trade Now Settled In National Currencies

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says 97% of Russia’s trade with countries and blocs including BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the Eurasian Economic Union is now conducted using national currencies. Speaking about efforts to reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar,
September 11, 2026

No Formal Plan Yet To Resolve Ukraine Conflict

The Kremlin says there is currently no formal plan in place to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, while Moscow expects trilateral negotiations involving Russia, the United States and Ukraine to resume in the future. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said discussions between the
September 11, 2026

Russia Restructures Trade As Dollar, Euro Use Plunges

Russian Economic Development Minister Maksim Reshetnikov says Russia has fundamentally restructured its international trade, with the U.S. dollar and euro now accounting for only a small share of settlements for the country’s exports. Speaking at the opening session of the BRICS Business
September 11, 2026

SADC Positions Southern Africa As Investment Hub

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has stepped up efforts to position Southern Africa as an integrated investment destination, using the AIM Congress 2026 in Dubai to attract international capital and strengthen regional financial market integration. SADC, in partnership with the Committee
September 10, 2026

Russia to Raise Protection of Orthodox Ukrainians in US Talks

Russia plans to raise the issue of protecting Orthodox Christians in Ukraine during discussions with US negotiators, according to a Russian Foreign Ministry representative. Mikhail Melekh, the ministry’s special representative, said Moscow and Washington share similar views on the importance of preserving
September 9, 2026

Putin Signals No Major Compromise in Ukraine Peace Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated Moscow’s refusal to make meaningful compromises in negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, signaling that the Kremlin remains committed to achieving its stated war objectives. Russian presidential aide Yuriy Ushakov said on September 6
September 9, 2026

Kallas Warns Russian Threat Deniers Gaining Ground in Europe

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that political parties dismissing the threat posed by Russia are gaining strength across Europe, following a strong electoral performance by Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in a state election. Speaking during
September 9, 2026

Burundians Seek Travel Documents Amid Kenya Business Crackdown

Hundreds of Burundian nationals gathered at the Burundian Embassy in Nairobi on Monday seeking travel documents as they prepared to leave Kenya following a government crackdown targeting small businesses operated by foreign nationals. The gathering comes amid heightened enforcement measures against foreign-run
September 8, 2026

Putin Accuses US of Driving Wedge Between Russia and Europe

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the United States of deliberately drawing Russia and Europe into the ongoing conflict, arguing that Washington has succeeded in weakening relations between Moscow and European countries. Putin said the United States had achieved one of its
September 8, 2026
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