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Russia Launches State Agency to Expand Global Aid Efforts

7/10/2025

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Russia is set to launch a state-run international development agency, drawing inspiration from USAID, to boost its global presence through humanitarian efforts. Yevgeny Primakov announced that new legislation will simplify aid operations, positioning Russia to seize opportunities as the U.S. reduces its global aid programs, thereby reshaping geopolitical dynamics.

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Russia is set to launch a state-run international development agency, drawing inspiration from USAID, to boost its global presence through humanitarian efforts. Yevgeny Primakov announced that new legislation will simplify aid operations, positioning Russia to seize opportunities as the U.S. reduces its global aid programs, thereby reshaping geopolitical dynamics.