Oil prices fall amid signs of possible Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Oil prices fell in early trading on Tuesday, adding to losses from the previous session, amid signs of a possible peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine and the potential easing of sanctions on Russian crude.

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2026-02-03T07:16:37+00:00

Carlyle Agrees to Lukoil Asset Acquisition Deal

Carlyle Group has agreed to a preliminary deal to acquire most of the foreign assets of Russian oil producer Lukoil, valued at $22 billion by analysts.

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2026-02-02T16:33:46+00:00

Lavrov: Pressure on Cuba Unacceptable

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov condemned economic and military pressure on Cuba, calling it unacceptable and a violation of international law. Russia advocates for respect for Cuba's sovereignty.

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2026-01-30T17:08:21+00:00

CSIS Report: Conflict Has Degraded Russia to Second-Tier Economic Power

A CSIS report reveals that the Russia-Ukraine conflict has led to unprecedented losses for Russia. Technological lag, immense human casualties, and minimal territorial gains cast doubt on the inevitability of Moscow's victory and point to severe structural problems in its economy and military.

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2026-01-29T10:12:00+00:00

Lukoil Announces New Development Plans

Russian oil giant Lukoil, under US sanctions, announced a strategy to diversify markets and strengthen ties with Asia despite external pressure.

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2026-01-25T01:30:06+00:00

MIPT Researchers Create Ultra-Fast Sensor for Supersonic Aircraft

MIPT researchers have developed a shock wave sensor that is 10 times faster than current models. This innovation will help create more advanced supersonic aircraft and has already attracted the attention of Russian aviation and energy companies.

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