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By Rhod Mackenzie

The International sanctions, which targeted everything from individual finances to major sectors of the economy, are aimed at isolating Russian consumers. Major brands such as Apple and McDonald's have ceased operations in the country. However, as the British Guardian reports, R...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The introduction of new US sanctions on trading the dollar and euro did not result in a significant level of panic among either the general public or businesses. The announcement of the sanctions on the weekend of 12 June, coupled with the Central Bank's subsequent reassurances,...

The United States has taken a new step in its economic warfare against Russia. According to Bloomberg, the United States is considering a ban on the supply of semiconductor chips made using American technology to Moscow. However, experts are confident that Russia will find a way to establish exports...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The BRICS bloc commands greater respect than Western blocs. Experts have attributed this respect to the surge in countries seeking membership to the international structure, one of the founders of which is Russia, What are the criteria for selecting new BRICS members, and what be...

By Rhod Mackenzie

As you are all aware the US imposed sanctions on Russia in 2014 in response to the Crimea deciding after a referendum to unite with the mother land of  Russia. The EU followed the example of the US like the good vassals they are.Over he Crimea they declared than the referendum wa...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Some European countries are calling for a complete refusal of Russian energy resources, while others are increasing their purchases. Which countries are we referring to? How can this apparent contradiction be explained? And what other resources from Russia does Europe suddenly re...