Google LLC submitted 24 trademark applications to Russia's Federal Service for Intellectual Property in late March 2026, including protection for YouTube and Pixel brands. This move occurs amid ongoing Western sanctions and Google's complicated operational status in Russia following its 2022 market exit. The filings' purpose—defensive protection, potential future re-entry preparation, or subsidiary preservation—remains unclear.
TASS English·RU · US·about 5 hours ago
Russian Ambassador Sergey Tolchenov stated Russia is prepared to supply oil to Indonesia if formally requested, though no official requests have yet been received from Indonesian state energy company or ministry officials. The statement reflects Russia's broader effort to expand energy partnerships in Asia following Western sanctions and supply chain realignment. Indonesia's response and actual procurement intentions remain unclear.
TASS English·RU · ID·about 5 hours ago
Russia's Central Bank has announced daily exchange rates for April 2, 2026: the dollar fixed at 80.62 rubles and the euro increased by 17.04 kopecks to 93.4443 rubles. This reflects continued ruble volatility in the context of ongoing sanctions and geopolitical tensions. The magnitude of the euro appreciation warrants monitoring for broader currency market pressures.
TASS English·RU·about 5 hours ago