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Within the last a week, the investigation into the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall has become an extensive international operation. Raids were carried out in Tajikistan and Turkey aimed at extremists who support the ISIS organization, which is banned in Russia. The Security forces in Central As...

In recent months, hundreds of companies that were previously registered in jurisdictions in the West have returned to Russia. This trend has accelerated due to new laws that make it easier for Russian capital to relocate back to their homeland. It is unclear how much money has already been repatria...

In March, Asian buyers received an average of 27.48 million barrels per day. According to Oil Price reports, data for January and February 2024 showed 27.18 million bbl/d and 26.70 million bbl/d respectively. Experts attribute the high March result, among other factors, to the price. During the time...

By Pepe Escobar

Across the Global South, countries are lining up to join the multipolar BRICS and the Hegemon-free future it promises. The onslaught of interest has become an unavoidable theme of discussion during this crucial year of the Russian presidency of what, for the moment, is BRICS-10.

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An article on the Oilprice website reports on the expansion of and the deepening of the cooperation between Russia and Iran, with a focus on energy, particularly gas. Earlier this year, the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei approved a 20-year comprehensive cooperation agreement, similar to the 25-...

The demand for helium is much lower than that of methane, which is the primary component of natural gas. Helium supplies are measured in millions, not billions of cubic meters. However, the market for this scarce gas is also experiencing significant changes, with the same players involved, including...