Russian President Vladimir Putin has authorized the government, the central bank, and Gazprombank to take the necessary steps to switch all payments for Russian natural gas from “unfriendly states” to rubles starting March 31. The measure targets “member states of the EU and other countries that have introduced restrictions against ...
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to bolster the country’s defense capability in the face of threats from Western countries, the country’s state media said. During a meeting with scientists involved in the recent missile test, Kim reaffirmed his resolve to build up an “overwhelming” and “unstoppable” military capability, ...
