French ministers to raise concerns with Russia on West Africa activities
France's foreign and armed forces ministers will stress their governments concern over the Kremlin's activities in West Africa when they meet their Russian counterparts in Paris on Friday.
Ukraine denies report of Russian troop buildup near its borders
Ukraine's defence ministry on Monday denied a media report of a Russian military buildup near its border, saying it had not observed an increase in forces or weaponry.
Russia says Ukraine trying to drag it into Donbass conflict
Russia's foreign minister accused Ukrainian leaders on Monday of trying to drag Moscow into the conflict in eastern Ukraine, following an escalation in fighting between government forces and rebels in the breakaway region.
Bauxite trains operated by Russian miner Rusal collide in Guinea, killing one
Two trains operated by Russian aluminium giant Rusal (OKSAI.MM) collided in Guinea's capital Conakry on Monday, killing at least one person and injuring several others, witnesses told Reuters.
Ukraine holds military drills with U.S. forces, NATO allies
Ukraine began joint military exercises with U.S. and other NATO troops on Monday, at a time when neighbouring Russia and Belarus have been holding large-scale drills that alarmed the West.
Russia election: Putin's party heads for victory amid vote fraud claims
President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party looks set for another big win in the country's parliamentary elections, despite a drop in support.
Biden denies China's Xi turned down meeting offer
U.S. President Joe Biden denied on Tuesday a media report that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, last week turned down an offer from Biden for a face-to-face meeting.
Equinor expects fundamentals behind European gas rally to remain
Norway's Equinor (EQNR.OL) expects the fundamentals driving the current high price of natural gas in Europe to remain in place during the coming autumn and winter seasons, Chief Financial Officer Ulrica Fearn told an energy conference on Wednesday.
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