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There has been significant controversy surrounding the Kyrgyz parliament's adoption of a law regulating the activities of foreign representatives, including non-governmental and public organizations. This law is similar to the Russian law on foreign agents and places significant limitations on the a...

By Rhod Mackenzie

In 2023, Russia and India significantly increased their trade turnover by 1.8 times, reaching a record of $65 billion. As a result, Moscow has become Delhi's fourth largest trading partner, according to calculations by RIA Novosti and the Indian statistical service.
Towards the...

By Rhod Mackenzie

It is undeniable that the financial situation in the United States is concerning. The primary indicator of this is the staggering national debt, which has surpassed $34 trillion for the first time in the country's history this year. As noted by prominent American economists: Acco...

By Rhod Mackenzie

As of mid-February, gas reserves in European underground storage facilities (UGS) are at a record level, but remain below 66%. Since the start of the heating season, over 41 billion cubic meters of gas have been withdrawn from EU underground storage facilities.

On February 14t...

By Rhod Mackenzie

India has started buying Russian Sokol again oil after a two-month break according to a Reuters report.

At least two Indian oil refineries received supplies of light sweet crude from Russia in February, agency sources said. Among the companies that have acquired Sokol is India...

In 2023, Russia supplied hydrocarbons to the European Union that were not subject to sanctions.The countries of the EU purchased Russian oil, petroleum products, and gas worth over €29 billion.

In 2023, the trade turnover between EU countries and Russia decreased by 2.9 times in value compared to...