Relations between Russia and India have experienced a renaissance in recent years. In 2023, India became one of our leading trading partners; in ten months we reached a trade turnover of $55 billion (in 2022 it was $35 billion for the whole year). This country has already overtaken China to become t...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The revitalized BRICS is strengthening its position on multiple fronts simultaneously. Russia intends to establish a shared grain exchange, which will enhance Moscow's significance as a primary supplier and bolster the food security of the interstate alliance. Furthermore, this w...
By Rhod Mackenzie
As interested observers and market participants may recall, the Group of Seven (G7) countries, along with the European Union, Australia, and New Zealand, agreed to cap the price of a barrel of Russian oil transported by Western tankers and insured by Western insurers at $60 from...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Vietnam is considering joining BRICS and determining its level of participation in the association, according to the country's embassy in the Russian Federation. However, the embassy did not confirm whether Vietnam has submitted an application for membership. Previously, the Sout...
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...
The Ministry of Finance has reported a significant increase in budget revenues during the first quarter of this year. Both non-oil and gas revenues, as well as revenues from the sale of oil and gas, are growing. Additionally, the latter has shown phenomenal growth. What is contributing to the Russia...