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High interest rates in Russia could prompt distressed asset M&A surge, study shows
By Elena Fabrichnaya MOSCOW (Reuters) -Prolonged high interest rates in Russia may drive mergers and acquisitions of distressed assets, a study by leading law firms showed, though Western-led sanctions and a liquidity shortage among buyers are likely to restrain growth in deals for now.
As democracy in Georgia collapses, Russia, China and Iran see an opening
Georgia was the poster child of post-Soviet countries on their way to democracy and freedom. US lawmakers hope a bill will help combat democratic backsliding.
Russia may hope to use Trump's 50-day window to wear down Ukraine, but quick gains seem unlikely
President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Russia to accept a peace deal in Ukraine within 50 days or face bruising sanctions on its energy exports has given the Kremlin extra time to pursue its summer offensive.
Russia 'didn’t care' about Trump's weapons for Ukraine, tariff threats, official says
Russia continued its nightly bombardment of Ukrainian cities overnight into Tuesday, after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would send military equipment to Kyiv.
China, North Korea and Russia represent biggest security challenge since World War II, Japan says
Japan is facing its most severe security environment since World War II as three potential adversaries in East Asia – China, Russia and North Korea – ramp up military activities in the region, the country’s defense minister said Tuesday.
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Trump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as it struggles to repel Russia
President Donald Trump is downplaying the possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as Kyiv awaits an injection of U.S. weaponry that it hopes will help it beat back an intensifying Russian air offensive.
Putin mum on Trump's 50-day ultimatum, Kremlin officials claim Russia 'didn't care'
President Donald Trump issues Russian President Vladimir Putin a 50-day deadline to end Ukraine war or face 100% tariffs, prompting skepticism from the EU's chief diplomat and Kyiv's mayor over 50-day timeframe.
NATO Spy Planes Make Pincer Move Over Russia
Flight data showed how American and British reconnaissance aircraft flew from England toward Russia on Monday.
Trump sending weapons to Ukraine, threatens 'severe tariffs' against Russia if ceasefire deal not reached in 50 days
Russia launched four missiles and 136 drones into Ukraine overnight into Monday morning, according to Ukraine's air force.
EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions, ball now in Slovakia’s court, says EU foreign chief
The European Union did not approve the 18th Russia sanctions package on Tuesday, the EU's foreign chief Kaja Kallas said after a meeting with EU foreign ministers in Brussels.
'Very Serious': Russia Says Trump Sent Signal to Ukraine
The Kremlin said U.S. President Donald Trump signaled to Ukraine that it should continue the war after he said he would send more weapons to Kyiv and threatened Russia with secondary sanctions unless it makes peace.
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