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By Rhod Mackenzie

In November 2023, Russian LNG exports to Europe reached a record high of 1.75 million tons. Although slightly lower than the annual maximum level, the figure remained at a high level of 2.914 million tons in the last autumn month. Furthermore, Russia has regained its position as...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The year 2024 will be a significant milestone for the development of BRICS. The alliance has invited several new countries. Moscow will have to help the newcomers understand the advantages of the alternative G7 international format. Russia will hold its chairmanship in the organi...

By Akash Kalra

And so, what much of the world was anticipating eventually came to pass on August 24. At the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, six more nations were confirmed as full members of the burgeoning economic group. And although the exact identities of the new additions - Ar...

By Rhod Mackenzie

According to Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, BRICS should remain an association and not be turned into a full-fledged organization with a secretariat. Lavrov stated in an interview with the Russian channel NTV that 'BRICS is not an organization, but an association.'

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By Zamir Ahmed Awan

BRICS is an intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. It encompass about 27% of the world’s land surface and 42% of the global population. Brazil, Russia, India, and China are among the world’s ten largest countries by population...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The economy of Russia is set to experience a growth of 3.5% by the year-end, as announced by Vladimir Putin at the "Russia Calling!" forum on December 7. Despite facing extraordinary sanctions, the country's development remained unhindered, as emphasized by the President. The e...