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The consequences of the breakdown in relations with the West have finally caught up with both Gazprom and the Russian budget, for which the gas monopoly is an important donor. Sabotage at Nord Stream also added fuel to the fire, which resulted in the failure of gas pipelines. At the end of 2023, Gaz...

In my last video on Russian Gold I focused on an overview of how the industry has developed from the 1990s to the end of 2021.and on the role of the state, the consolidation of the industry under Polyus and a group of second-tier producers.
Today I want to look in detail at the role...

Chinese President Xi Jinping will be visiting France, Hungary and Serbia from 5 to 10 May. The list of countries that the Chinese leader intends to visit is not accidental. Serbia is considered one of the most “pro-Russian” countries in Europe. Hungary often conflicts with Brussels on a wide range o...

The United States has continued its attack on Russian LNG projects. The fourth wave of sanctions affected Chinese companies and specialized vessels. The impact on China, as the third party involved in this story, is not accidental. Why is Washington punishing China and how will this affect the fate...

Huawei has achieved a fourth consecutive quarter of growth in profits. In the first three months of 2024, the company's profits reached 19.6 billion yuan ($2.7 billion), representing a 564% increase compared to the same period last year. Sales growth was also impressive, reaching 37% to 178.8 billio...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The US has temporarily allowed transactions with Russian banks, including Sberbank and VTB. Transactions are only possible in the energy sector and will be agreed before 1 November this year. Why did Washington take this decision and how will it affect the market?
The US Treasur...