US to Send Massive Military Aid to Ukraine Before Trump Takes Office
The United States is set to deliver a substantial new military aid package to Ukraine before Donald Trump assumes office in January 2025
Russia’s gold reserves reached a historic milestone in October, with the total value surpassing USD 200 billion for the first time, according to the Bank of Russia. As of November 1, the bank reported the dollar value of its gold holdings at USD 207.7 billion, reflecting a nearly 4 percent increase over the previous month and breaking the record set in September.
The proportion of gold in Russia’s total international reserves climbed to 32.9 percent, marking the highest share since November 1999, when it reached 34 percent. Russia’s highest-ever share of gold in its reserves was recorded in January 1993, when it stood at 56.9 percent.
October also saw a notable rise in the price of gold, with its value reaching a record-high of USD 2,800 per ounce during the month and pushing the overall price up by approximately 4 percent. This surge contributed to the growth in the dollar value of Russia’s gold assets.
The central bank further reported that Russia’s total international reserves, which include foreign currency and gold, amounted to USD 631.6 billion as of November 1. This figure reflects a slight decline of USD 2.1 billion from the previous month.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has emphasized that his country is prepared to use any necessary measures to prevent the West from achieving a "strategic defeat" against Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a new federal budget for 2025, marking a significant increase in defense spending amid the ongoing war in Ukraine
Russia’s recent acts of sabotage against Western infrastructure may eventually prompt NATO to consider invoking its Article 5 mutual defense clause
The Russian Central Bank’s decision to halt foreign currency purchases on the domestic market came into effect following a sharp decline in the ruble
The Russian ruble has experienced a significant decline, reaching its lowest value against the U.S. dollar since the early days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
A former Russian nuclear forces officer, Anton, has shared shocking details about his experiences guarding a nuclear weapons base during the initial days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
Bulgaria Ranks Second in the Balkans at Paris 2024 Olympics, 26th Overall
Bulgaria Leads Europe in Heat-Related Deaths in Record-Breaking 2023