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By Rhod Mackenzie
Russian officials have not indicated the volume of possible retaliatory confiscation. The press often cites the amount of $288 billion, which RIA Novosti received based on data on direct investments by the EU, G7, Australia, and Switzerland in the Russian economy at the end of 20...
By Rhod Mackenzie
China's response to Taiwan's parliamentary and presidential election results was less severe than anticipated based on previous statements by Chinese officials and media.
Prior to the vote, PRC authorities warned voters that electing Lai Qingde as president, who continues Presi...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The potential confiscation of Russian assets frozen in the West could not only trigger a backlash but also fragment financial markets, with Europe bearing the brunt of the consequences. Bloomberg reported this on Monday, January 15th.
Since the outbreak of the conflict in Ukrai...
By Rhod Mackenzie
In November last year, Russia became the primary exporter of uranium to the United States, replacing Germany and France as suppliers to the Americans. Additionally, Japan also replaced its supplies to the US. At the end of 11 months of 2023, the United States purchased the larges...
By Rhod Mackenzie
China has achieved what its global competitor, the United States, has also attempted, albeit with mixed results and significant costs, and an uncertain forecast. They have successfully managed to tackle inflation, which had already been at a very low level for many years, without...
By Timofey Bordachev
The main events of international politics in 2023 have shown that the origin of the current fundamental changes is natural, and the main processes are constructive. That is why the past year will be considered by future historians as the end of the period in which the new real...
