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The 6.9% decline in net pre-tax profit of Russian companies in 2024, as reported by Rosstat on 5 March, was anticipated, given the evident deterioration in working conditions, according to economists surveyed by themagazine  Expert. However, the decline was predominantly concentrated in sectors vuln...

Brazil is a largest recipient of Chinese investment plus its a founding and active member of the BRICS along with China,also the relationship between Beijing and Brasilia appears on the surface to be relatively stable. But are appearances deceptive?
The Brazilian President Lula said at a gathering...

In 1985, a figure akin to Donald Trump ascended to political power in a major country but it was not  America, but the Soviet Union.The events of 11 March 1985 are of particular relevance today, not only to some of Trump's opponents, but also to those who fear the United States might not withstand i...

Robert Agee, the head of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia, was interviewed by the RBC agency regarding expectations and wishes in connection with the emerging warming of Russian-American relations. He said that American businesses would first of all like sanctions to be eased in the sphere...

Rumours are circulating that the Nord Stream pipelines may be repaired and reactivated, with the operator of Nord Stream 2 reportedly making significant progress in pursuit of this outcome.Behind the scenes, there are heated debates about what benefit Washington can derive from reviving the pipelin...

US President Donald Trump has indicated that the US is open to purchasing a range of goods from Russia, with a particular emphasis on mineral resources, including the rare earth elements and enriched uranium nuclear fuel. While the topic of oil was also raised, it is important to note that the US is...