Russia's Pivot to Asia

Russia – North Korea 2024 Trade & Security Developments

China, Economy, Trade

Update June 18: As we predicted, Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Kim Jong-Un, the President of North Korea, with the dates now confirmed for June 18th/19 in Pyongyang. According to the Kremlin, the Russian delegation will also include Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, Health Minister […]

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The Chinese RMB Yuan Becomes Russia’s Currency Valuation Baseline: The Implications For The US Dollar and Euro 

BRICS, China, Economy, Finance

In response to Wednesday’s (June 12) US sanctions concerning the provision of services to Russia for trading US dollars or Euros, the Bank of Russia has stated that the Chinese RMB Yuan / Russian Ruble exchange rate will now be the baseline from which other currency pairs, including for the euro and the dollar, will

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Moscow: Iran Would Benefit By Joining BRICS New Development Bank

BRICS, Finance, Investment, Trade

Sergey Ryabkov, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister has said that Iran would benefit if it joined New Development Bank established by the BRICS countries. Speaking at the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Nizhny Novgorod, he said that “In order for Iran’s entry into BRICS to face the least difficulties, it is necessary to take a number

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Russia Introduces New Direct Flights To Africa, Asia & Middle East

Economy, Logistics & Transport, Trade

In a sign that Russia’s push towards a multipolar world is gaining traction, and that the international community is happy to connect with the with country, Vladimir Poteshkin, Russia’s Deputy Transport Minister has stated that direct flights to Tanzania, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia are due to begin before the end of this year. New

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A New European Country In The Making? An Introduction To Republika Srpska

Miscellaneous

A little commented on issue in Western Europe is the significant possibility that Republika Srpska, currently part of Bosnia & Herzegovina (BiH), may shortly declare independence. Part of the former Yugoslavia, Republika Srpska is one of the two entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the other being the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located

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Eurasian Economic Union, China, Integrate Digital Regional Trade Connectivity 

China, Eurasian Economic Union, Trade

In a major trade step forward, the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and China have agreed to implement vital elements of cooperation in trade digitalisation, making mutual trade flows increasingly transparent and effective. The impact will further increase multilateral trade throughout China, Russia and the Eurasian landmass. Russia’s Minister of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission,

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