Daily brief
IEA chief Fatih Birol warned that easing Russia sanctions would be a 'major mistake', as the rouble’s strength piles pressure on the Russian war economy.
Putin said the EAEU is already using common digital standards and that Russia is ready to implement AI solutions, stressing the importance of uniting efforts in AI.
Russia explained why it buys gasoline from Belarus, set a record for agricultural exports to a post-Soviet country, and assessed Russia-Kazakhstan trade.
Russia notified Kazakhstan of an oil transit halt via the Druzhba pipeline and will restrict fruit and vegetable imports from Armenia.