The European Union has increased imports of Russian fertilisers to a maximum level since December 2022. In February, the volume of deliveries amounted to 167 million euros in monetary terms. This exceeded the previous month's figure by 16 percent in physical terms and 21 percent in monetary terms. W...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The G7 countries have stated that they intend to maintain the current freeze on Russian sovereign assets until they have received payment from Moscow for damages incurred in the Ukrainian conflict. This was confirmed by G7 finance ministers and central bankers in a statement rele...
By Rhod Mackenzie
It is remarkable how the Western media can create falsehoods and make baseless accusations against China. According to Bloomberg, China has allegedly supplied Russia with various components to manufacture cruise missiles, drones, optical parts for tanks, and armoured vehicles. Ho...
The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen concluded her visit to China by issuing a warning: if you persist in doing business with Russia, we will create difficulties for Chinese banks. Beijing responded with restraint, but made it did make clear that they also have a response. Observers are confident...
On Friday, the US and UK imposed new restrictions on the of trading Russian aluminium, copper, and nickel in an attempt to curb President Vladimir Putin's ability to fund his military operations according to their staement .
Bloomberg reports that new supplies of copper, nickel, and aluminum pro...
By Rhod Mackenzie
During her visit to the PRC, the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen accused China of engaging in 'overproduction' and unfair business practices that give Chinese companies an advantage over their US counterparts. Yellen's statements reflect the growing concerns of American busine...