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In yet another example of the unintended consequences that their own sanctions have once again infliced on those who imposed them become apparent: Now is a "fish and crab crisis" that has broken out in the US, plus the traditional British takeway meal fish and chips have increased in price so sign...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The Russian President Vladimir Putin has just been in Mongolia for a scheduled visit. Now Moscow and Ulaanbaatar have a long-standing history of collaboration. However, this alliance is currently facing challenges from Western countries seeking to source minerals locally. Russia,...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Well its now official, Turkey has applied to join the BRICS,after months of hints and statements by the Foreign Minster the Prime Minister Recep Erdogan they have applied to join the organisation.
Now is this "A significant geopolitical development that suggests the emergence of...

There has been a noticeable shift in the tone of Western media outlets recently. The local public, which for the last three years has been presented with narratives about a Russia facing significant economic challenges, has required immediate clarification. Bloomberg has providedthe  support to its...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The financial performance of Russian businesses acros all sectors of the economy have shown a positive trend, with profits returning to growth. According to reports , profits for the period between January and May of this year increased by 13% to reach 13 trillion rubles.
This o...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Yesterday, Russian Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut presented the results of a decade-long food embargo, which was initiated by a presidential decree and prohibits the import of agricultural products and food to Russia from countries that introduced or supported anti-Russian sa...