By Rhod Mackenzie
A meeting of the heads of space agencies of the BRICS countries has opened in Moscow. The event was attended by both the old members of the association and the new ones that joined it on 1 January 2024. At the plenary session, the heads of Roscosmos presented Russian initiatives...
The Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China, which is taking place onr 16-17 May, coincides with a period of growing bilateral relations between Russia and China. The most significant developments in bilateral relations are occurring at the regional level. It is also worth noting that many...
By Oleg Barabanov.
The question of the transition from a symbolic alternative to a real one in the activities of BRICS still remains relevant. This can be seen in both political and expert discussions among member countries, writes Valdai Club Programme Director Oleg Barabanov.
During last year...
By Rhod Mackenzie
There are indications that two major countries with long-standing differences – India and China – may be on the verge of a new phase of rapprochement. What are the key factors driving this development, and what are the implications for Moscow, which has close ties with both Beiji...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The national project, "Efficient and Competitive Economy," will be launched in the near future to achieve national goals. This was announced on May 12 by Alexander Novak, the candidate for the post of Deputy Prime Minister, during a meeting of the State Duma Committee on Energy. A...
By Ivan Shchedrov
Since 2010, the India-Russia special and privileged strategic partnership has developed on a solid foundation of strong history and was maintained by the means of political imperatives. Russia supported India’s membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and called...