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Водители из других таксомоторных компаний рассказали Yle, что на улицах Хельсинки стало меньше такси, принадлежащих российской компании Yango. Журналисты Yle поговорили с таксистами у центрального железнодорожного вокзала. [1]

The Israel-U.S. war on Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have injected a new level of uncertainty into global energy markets. [2]

TOKYO -- Chinese automakers have been major beneficiaries of Russia's war on Ukraine, as they swiftly filled the void left by an exodus of global rivals after the February 2022 invasion. [3]

MOSCOW -- Russia's economy is sinking like a stone, as plunging oil prices drag down the value of the country's vital oil exports. [4]

MOSCOW -- A gas project seen as a symbol of cooperation between Russia and Japan faces an uncertain future, in part because of Moscow's diplomatic predicament. [5]

ATHENS -- Russia's economy has been showing modest signs of stabilization, performing better than many expected despite the heavy sanctions imposed by Western allies after the invasion of Ukraine. [6]

MOSCOW — Russia said on Wednesday it was close to signing a deal to sell natural gas to China, a long-sought agreement which President Vladimir Putin could use to show Western sanctions over Crimea cannot isolate his country. [7]

MOSCOW -- Russia's natural gas and oil development projects are in trouble. Tough sanctions and falling crude oil and gas prices have left many ventures in limbo. [8]

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[1] FI yle.fi · 2022-03-08 · 85% match

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Водители из других таксомоторных компаний рассказали Yle, что на улицах Хельсинки стало меньше такси, принадлежащих российской компании Yango. Журналисты Yle поговорили с таксистами у центрального железнодорожного вокзала.

[2] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-17 · 32% match

How the Iran War Could Boost Russia’s Role in Asia’s Energy Future

The Israel-U.S. war on Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have injected a new level of uncertainty into global energy markets.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-10-02 · 33% match

Chinese carmakers diverge in Russia under sanctions, protectionism

TOKYO -- Chinese automakers have been major beneficiaries of Russia's war on Ukraine, as they swiftly filled the void left by an exodus of global rivals after the February 2022 invasion.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2014-12-14 · 37% match

Falling oil prices choke Russia's economy

MOSCOW -- Russia's economy is sinking like a stone, as plunging oil prices drag down the value of the country's vital oil exports.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2014-12-04 · 35% match

Uncertainty engulfs Russia-Japan gas project in Vladivostok

MOSCOW -- A gas project seen as a symbol of cooperation between Russia and Japan faces an uncertain future, in part because of Moscow's diplomatic predicament.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-06-28 · 35% match

China slowdown, Wagner rebellion overshadow Russian economy

ATHENS -- Russia's economy has been showing modest signs of stabilization, performing better than many expected despite the heavy sanctions imposed by Western allies after the invasion of Ukraine.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2014-04-10 · 33% match

Russia Says Long-Sought China Gas Supply Deal Is Close

MOSCOW — Russia said on Wednesday it was close to signing a deal to sell natural gas to China, a long-sought agreement which President Vladimir Putin could use to show Western sanctions over Crimea cannot isolate his country.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2014-12-03 · 32% match

Double blow hits Russian economy hard

MOSCOW -- Russia's natural gas and oil development projects are in trouble. Tough sanctions and falling crude oil and gas prices have left many ventures in limbo.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-02-24 · 32% match

Russia leveraging cease-fire for diplomatic gains

MOSCOW/WASHINGTON -- The Syrian cease-fire agreement reached between the U.S. and Russia was immediately met with suspicions as Moscow appears well-positioned to exploit its regional clout for concessions, such as a lifting of Ukraine-related sanctio

[10] FI yle.fi · 2023-10-15 · 32% match translated from fi

Taloyhtiöt pulassa venäläisten omistamien asuntojen kanssa – tuhti pino laskuja on rästissä, eikä kukaan tiedä, mitä tehdä

According to the Host Association, housing companies are baffled by what they can do about the unpaid consideration of their Russian shareholders. According to the Federation, more questions have been asked to them now. It's a growing problem.

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