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By Rhod Mackenzie

The North-South ITC's development will notably boost agricultural exports from the southern territories of the Russian Federation. By 2030, market participants estimate that it could potentially reach 30 million tonnes. However, Iran's trade relations' progression is delayed by p...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Russia has amassed “billions” of rupees with restricted convertibility through trading with India. However, as Indian exports to Russia are ten times less than their imports, these rupees cannot be utilised. In response, partners suggest investing them in local corporate bonds....

By Rhod Mackenzie

Russia's economic partnerships with Asian and African nations have expanded while trade connections with the European Union have weakened, as per the most recent report by the Federal Customs Service (FCS).

Recently published data illustrates that exports to Asia escalated to $...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The Russian economy has reached the level that it was at in February 2022, mostly due to non-standard solutions according to the latest reports. According to the architects of the sanctions, restrictions were introduced to weaken the ruble and the Russian economy. This, however,...

By Rhod Mackenzie

According to Kommersant, Russia is increasing its oil exports to Pakistan,( SCO member) with the third shipment of the year being dispatched. The only current supplier is Surgutneftegaz. There have been discussions between Russia and Pakistan for some months about signing a long-...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Since early October, amidst the military conflict between the Palestinian Hamas movement and Israel, Iran has been at the forefront of many conversations. While it is true that Tehran has connections with Hamas, it would be impracticable to reduce Iran's connection with its entir...