SCO & BRICS latest news and insights
By Rhod Mackenzie
India has been selected as one of the participants in the Multipurpose Fast Research Reactor (MBIR) programme, which is being constructed in Russia. This was announced by Rosatom General Director Alexey Likhachev.
"Fast neutron reactors are of significant interest to Indian par...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The global geopolitical crisis has had a significant impact on the export of Russian mineral fertilisers due to export restrictions and logistical difficulties. However, producers have already been able to adapt to the new conditions, and in 2023, the volume of fertilizer product...
By Rhod Mackenzie
India is facing its worst power shortage in 14 years in June. The shortage may begin due to a decline in hydroelectric power generation, as reported by Reuters. Another reason for the coming shortage is delays in launching new coal-fired power plants. The extent to which the situ...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other high-ranking figures of the Islamic Republic, speculation arose about the man-made nature of the disaster. As more details emerged, the number of versions of malicious interference in the flight of the presidential...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Russia is experiencing rapid growth in an industry that until recently was almost entirely dominated by foreign manufacturers – the pharmaceutical and medical industries. Hundreds of new drugs and medical devices developed in Russia have appeared, and entire medical clusters are...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The transit of Kazakh oil through Russian territory to Germany has been extended. The most significant agreement for Berlin remained unresolved for an extended period due to concerns in Poland regarding the transfer of payment for gas volume measurement to Moscow. The issue has b...
