Yandex sells its Russian operations to local executives for $5.2 billion

Yandex, often described as Russia's Google, sold its domestic operations at a knockdown price. Bloomberg reports The search and services giant, now headquartered in the Netherlands, sold its Russian operations for 475 billion rubles ($5.2 billion) in cash and stock. The new owners include the management group, as well as Russia's largest national energy company, … Read more

Pentagon Press Secretary provides update on Russian battle for Bakhmut, Ukraine

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The Pentagon Press Secretary, Pat Ryder, provided an update on the ongoing battle for Bakhmut in Ukraine, as Russian forces continue their incursion into the region. During a press briefing on Tuesday, Ryder said that the situation remains tense, and the US is closely monitoring the developments. According to Ryder, the Russian forces have launched … Read more