Tensions escalate in the Middle East with Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, US-Iran deal negotiations, and geopolitical shifts. Global economic updates include precious metals gains and potential sanctions lifts.
CIS Anti-Terrorism Center reports prevention of over 2,500 terrorism/extremism-related crimes in 2025, including 300 thwarted terrorist acts and dismantling of 200 terrorist cells across CIS countries.
Russian Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Roman Chekushov announces that Russian marketplaces have logistics centers in almost all CIS countries, with further expansion into China and Ethiopia, aiming to boost Russian goods exports.
Russian trade turnover with CIS countries rose by nearly 6.5% year-on-year in January-February, according to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. He highlighted the CIS's cooperative framework, emphasizing mutual respect and stability.
Georgian authorities have publicly acknowledged Western demands to open a 'second front' against Russia, according to Russian diplomat Mikhail Kalugin.
