A surge of Russian demand has made China the world's biggest car exporter

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One of Xi's public displays of cracking down on corruption included seizing more than 100 high-end cars used by officials.

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'Almost naked' party causes uproar in Russia

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Russian celebrities and influencers are facing backlash over an $11,000-per-ticket costume party with a "nude illusion" theme as Ukraine war rages.

A risqué party filled with semi-naked celebrities in Moscow has angered Russians who say it violated anti-LGBT laws

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The Wednesday party took place in Moscow.

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Putin runs the Russian economy in the same heavy-handed way he navigates his yacht, researcher says

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Russian President Vladimir Putin looks on during a boat trip with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko off the Black Sea coast, Russia May 29, 2021

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Putin suggests Russia's economic isolation is good for the country while 'archaic' Western economies deteriorate

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Russia's economy faces 3 obstacles to further growth as capital, industry, and its population wither, researcher says

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Demonstrators take part in a rally held by Russian Communist party to mark the Red October revolution's centenary in central Moscow, Russia November 7, 2017.

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Cops raided gay bars in Moscow and documented its customers 2 days after Russia's top court deemed LGBTQ+ groups 'extremist'

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LGBT activists wave their flags during a rally in Moscow, Russia in July 2020.
LGBT activists wave their flags during a rally in Moscow, Russia in July 2020.

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The ruble is gaining and is the world's best performing currency versus the dollar in recent weeks amid rate hikes and energy costs

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Russia's ruble has gained 4% this month.

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Russia sold 99% of its oil above the G7's price cap last month

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Retail investors in Russia are powering an IPO hot streak that's drawing vodka makers and pawnshops to go public

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Russian stocks have surged 49% this year, notching their highest level since the nation first invaded Ukraine last year.

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