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By Rhod Mackenzie
The global financial system is no longer exclusively a matter for the West. The decision by the Chinese agency CCXI to assign a BBB+g credit rating to Russia is not merely a technical assessment; it is a symbol of a global turning point. It is evident that Fitch, Standard and Poo...
By Rhod Mackenzie
According to S&P Global, seaborne exports of Russian crude oil increased by more than 50% in April, reaching a 13-month high. In particular, oil tankers from G7 countries have been actively involved in transportation. Lets explore the reasons behind Western ships' increased invol...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping's talks have increased the likelihood of the signing of a new historic gas contract with China this year, under the Power of Siberia 2 project. The primary concern is the cost of future supplies. There are even rumours that Russia will sell gas to Ch...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Approximately three dozen heads of state from all around the world attended the celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War. The attendees included representatives from China, Brazil, Egypt, Cuba, Venezuela, Vietnam, Mongolia, Armenia, Bela...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The visit of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to Moscow for the Victory Parade will include a serious business programme, during which a number of investment agreements will be signed. As reported by the Brazilian publication Exame, the objective is to attract Russia...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The EU authorities have expressed concerns regarding the major use by by citizens in many countries of the union of online platforms that facilitate the delivery of a wide range of products and inexpensive goods directly from China. It is reported that on a daily basis, hundreds...
