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Laos

Laos To ReRoute US Coffee Exports To Russia If US Tariffs Persist

Agriculture, Asia, BRICS, Imports, Russian Market, Trade

Laos could reroute its coffee sales from the US to Russia due to the 40% tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has stated. Trump imposed levies on goods from Laos last month as part of a broader flurry of country-specific tariffs aimed at addressing what he called unfair trade […]

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Vietnam

Russia-Vietnam Bilateral Relations: September 2025 Update

Asia, BRICS, Eurasian Economic Union, Investment, Trade

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has been attending the celebrations for the end of World War II in Beijing and has had the opportunity to discuss bilateral relations with other attendees, including with the Vietnamese President, Luong Cuong. This is what they had to say: Vladimir Putin: “Mr President, friends, I am delighted to hold

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GGI

The Global Governance Initiative: A New Vision For The United Nations? – Text & Analysis

BRICS, China, Infrastructure, Security, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

During the 2025 SCO Heads of State summit in Tianjin, the hosting Chinese President, Xi Jinping, introduced a concept called the “Global Governance Initiative” (GGI) which lays out a platform for the development of a ‘new world order’. Xi stated that “Global governance has reached a new crossroads. We must continue to take a clear

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China LNG

Russia’s Exports Of LNG To China Up 28.3% In 8M 2025

BRICS, China, Energy, Exports, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

Russia’s exports of natural gas to China rose by 28.3% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2025, according to Gazprom CEO Aleksey Miller. Speaking at a meeting with the heads of subsidiary companies and organizations, Miller added that Gazprom continues to supply gas steadily and reliably to both domestic consumers and international partners. Russia

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India Oil

India To Increase Imports Of Russian Oil, Ignoring US Sanctions On Its Exports

BRICS, Energy, Exports, India, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

India is set to increase its imports of Russian oil in September, with trading sources saying that Nayara Energy and Reliance Industries plan to increase their purchases by 10-20% compared to August levels. The increase would translate to an additional 150,000-300,000 barrels per day. The move comes despite US President Donald Trump imposing additional tariffs

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Brazil

Brazil Increases Imports Of Russian Oil Products

BRICS, Energy, Exports, Latin America

Unlike China and India, Brazil does not import crude oil directly from Russia. However, it ranks as the third-largest buyer of Russian refined petroleum products globally—behind Turkiye (26%) and China (13%)—accounting for 12% of such imports. Those imports have also been increasing. According to data from the Helsinki-based Centre for Research on Energy and Clean

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Putin Xinhua

President Putin’s Interview With Xinhua: Full Contents & Analysis

BRICS, China, Commonwealth of Independent States, Eurasian Economic Union, Investment, Security, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has given an interview to Xinhua, the Chinese state-owned media group, on the eve of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) annual heads of state meetings, which begin on Sunday (August 31). In the interview, Putin discusses his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the historic role of the USSR

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Goslog

Russia Integrating Its Goslog Digital Transport System With China & BRICS

BRICS, China, Finance, Logistics & Transport, Russian Market, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

Russia is both developing and integrating its digital transport system with China’s, according to Igor Levitin, an Adviser to the President of Russia and Special Representative for International Transport Cooperation. He was speaking at the Rostki International Forum in Kazan. Speaking at the session on “Russia-China: Logistics Connectivity as a Basis for Sustainable Partnership”, Levitin

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Venezuela

Venezuela Moves To Russia & BRICS In The Face Of US Aggression

BRICS, China, India, Latin America, Trade

On August 22, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a telephone conversation with Venezuelan Executive Vice President Delcy Rodriguez Gomez. In the course of the conversation, the two sides confirmed their mutual intention to further strengthen the strategic partnership relations between Russia and Venezuela. The parties discussed current bilateral issues and agreed to increase interaction

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INSTC

Russia, Iran INSTC Trade Volumes Could Reach 15 Million Tonnes By 2028/29

BRICS, Infrastructure, Logistics & Transport, Middle East, Trade

The Iranian Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, has said that the cargo transit by the eastern branch of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) may reach its potential capacity of 15 million tonnes in three to four years. He was speaking at the Caspian Media Forum 2025 in Astrakhan. Jalali stated that “The eastern branch

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