Daily brief
Russia has blocked the messaging service WhatsApp, citing its failure to comply with local laws. The move is part of a broader effort to restrict foreign messaging apps, and the government is promoting a state-backed alternative for users.
Russia is preparing to ship crude oil and fuel to Cuba as humanitarian aid, with the Russian embassy confirming the planned energy shipment.
Russia's Proton-M rocket successfully launched the Elektro-L weather satellite from the Baikonur spaceport.
India has pulled out of a Russian-backed lithium mining project in Mali, citing security risks, according to sources.
The Kremlin says it is open to resuming dollar transactions with the United States, with Moscow preparing proposals for a return to the dollar payment system.