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The volume of Russian oil exports to India in April reached its highest level in the past nine months, according to the Indian Express newspaper, which cited analysts on Friday, 3 May. This figure reached 1.96 million barrels per day, which is 19% higher than the figures for March, as reported by RT...

Sakhalin-2 significantly increased its liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to China in April, delivering a record 440 thousand tons, according to RBC, which cited data from the analytical company Kpler. This represents a 3.4-fold increase compared to March and a 39% year-on-year growth.
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Over the past 15 years, Russia has developed one of the world's most advanced pork industries, achieving self-sufficiency and becoming one of the top 5 global producers.
According to the source, Russia has created one of the most modern pork industries in the world, achieved self-sufficiency, enter...

According to the Russian Grain Union, the area dedicated to durum wheat cultivation is expected to nearly double this year. The Ministry of Agriculture reported that one million hectares will be sown with this high-quality and expensive wheat in the upcoming season.
It appears that the relevant dep...

Kommersant reports that in March, Russian oil companies significantly increased sea exports to 3.8 million barrels per day due to problems with refinery utilization. This is the highest level since May 2023. The increase in oil exports is due to the redirection of flows from refineries damaged by dr...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Kazakhstan has started purchasing electricity from the Russian Federation at a higher price due to new trade regulations between the two countries. The average delivery cost in the second half of 2023 increased by almost a third, exceeding 5 rubles per kWh. Analysts predict that...