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Russia’s envoy in New Delhi has expressed hope that China and India will normalize relations, which have been strained due to unresolved border disputes.

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of a conference in New Delhi organized by Russia’s Valdai Discussion Club and India’s Vivekananda Intern...

By Rhod Mackenzie

According to Maxim Osadchiy, the head of the analytical department of BKF Bank, countries worldwide are actively developing alternatives to the SWIFT interbank system for making payments. However, these alternatives still only account for a small share of traffic, representing up...

By Alex Kupriyanov

Before the launch of the SMO, at Russian-Indian expert meetings, someone used to liken bilateral relations to a three-legged stool: two of the three legs - political, economic and cultural - were firmly in place, but the structure could only be stable if a third leg was eventual...

By Dr Arvind Gupta

Relations between New Delhi and Moscow have continued to strengthen despite Western sanctions on Russia. India, exercising its strategic autonomy, refrained from openly criticizing Russia's military actions in Ukraine, much to the West's disappointment. This was stated by Arvind...

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 Rhod Mackenzie

Trade turnover between Russia and India will reach $50 billion by the end of 2023, which will be a historical record. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov on Tuesday 26 December during neg...