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By Rhod Mackenzie

According to analysis of data from the Pakistani government, Pakistan received a record 1.4 million tons of grain from Russia in 2023. In addition, the November imports were paid for the first time in UAE dirhams instead of US dollars.

At the end of autumn, Pakistan imported 37...

By Rhod Mackenzie

During a meeting with the Chinese Premier Li Qiang on December 19, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin stated that the use of national currencies for payment of goods and services between Russia and China has increased. What is the the potential trade turnover between the tw...

By Rhod Mackenzie

China aims to broaden its collaboration with Russia in the energy sector throughout all stages of production. According to Zhang Hanhui, the Chinese Ambassador to Russia, in an interview with RIA Novosti on Tuesday, December 19, China anticipates expanding cooperation along the e...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Turkey has made up to $2 billion in extra profits in 2023 by importing discounted oil and petroleum products from Russia. Despite Western sanctions, Ankara aims to increase its purchases of Russian energy resources.

Over the past year, Ankara has become the largest buyer of Rus...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The Chinese leader Xi Jinping recently visited Vietnam and met with the leaders of Hanoi's ruling Communist Party. Xi praised the strong ties between the two countries and pledged to strengthen them further. The visit resulted in the signing of several business agreements.

Alth...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The impact of sanctions on the Russian economy has significantly contributed to the positive impact of the shadow sector, according to an article by the Higher School of Economics.It is worth noting that the article is not so much about breaking the law as about circumventing th...