By Yuri Mavashev
In 2023, the year for the East and Asia as a whole was not only busy but also oversaturated. The same can be said about Russian politics, or more precisely, about the new opportunities for Moscow in the region. In Mackinder's words, the battle between the 'civilization of the land...
By Rhod Mackenzie
According to a study cited by RIA Novosti, one-third of UN member countries have opted for de-dollarization and are developing their own national means of payment.
The analysis reviewed statements made by officials from all 193 UN countries in international and Russian media....
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...