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The United States ‘National Security Strategy’ and Impact on Russia in the Global South

Africa, Asia, China, India, Latin America, Middle East, Russia, Security, Trade

The United States 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) has just been released, with responses ranging from political shock and disbelief to celebratory approval, depending on where you’re positioned on the branches of the global geopolitical tree. Its format is closer to a sales prospectus than most US official government-supported documents, resulting in the feel of […]

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Russia and Pakistan—Accelerating Regional Integration in Eurasia Through the INSTC and Enhanced Trade

Agriculture, BRICS, Central Asia, China, Energy, Eurasian Economic Union, Exports, Imports, India, Infrastructure, Investment, Middle East, Russia, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

Although the recent Modi-Putin India-Russia summit has grabbed all the headlines, it should not be forgotten that Russia also has significant diplomatic and trade relations with Pakistan. The coming years are poised to become a defining chapter in Pakistan–Russia relations, with a similar transition from episodic engagement to a structured, forward-looking partnership anchored in connectivity,

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The First Russia/Mongolia Regional Forum: Northeast Asia Connectivity Beckons: Analysis

Asia, China, Eurasian Economic Union, Exports, Imports, India, Infrastructure, Investment, Logistics & Transport, Russia, Trade

The convening of the first Forum of Regions of Russia and Mongolia on December 1–2, 2025, in Irkutsk marks far more than another diplomatic gathering. It is the institutionalization of a new phase in Eurasian regional diplomacy—one that transforms longstanding neighborliness into a modern, diversified, and strategically aligned partnership. With over 300 participants from 14

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Visa-Free Entry To Russia For Chinese Nationals: Full Details 

China, Economy, Logistics & Transport, Regulatory, Russia, Trade

President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing visa-free entry to Russia for Chinese citizens, granting them stays of up to 30 days.  Chinese citizens can now travel visa-free to Russia for private visits, business, tourism, or to take part in scientific, cultural, political, economic, or sporting events. The measure took effect as of December

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New INSTC Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran Deal Is Hugely Significant: Analysis

Africa, Asia, Caucasus, Central Asia, China, Commonwealth of Independent States, Eurasian Economic Union, Exports, India, Infrastructure, Investment, Middle East, Russia

Railway executives from Russia, Iran, and Azerbaijan have met in Baku to hold the 83rd meeting of the Transport Council of the Commonwealth of Independent States. So far, so routine.   But what was actually agreed – and signed off – at that meeting has significant implications. In agreeing a new strategy and signing an MoU

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Russia Increases Fish & Seafood Exports To China As Russian Market Analytics Improve

Agriculture, China, Exports

Russia boosted exports of fish and seafood to China 15% to values of US$2.5 billion in 10M 2025, just behind China’s main source of fish – market leader Ecuador – whose exports to China are worth approximately US$2.7 billion. The data comes from China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC). China increased fish and seafood imports

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FESCO Launches First Flexi-Tank Trains From Omsk To China

Agriculture, China, Exports, Logistics & Transport, Russia

Russia’s FESCO Transportation Group has dispatched the first container train fully loaded with 40-foot flexi-tanks from Omsk to China via Kazakhstan, the company has said. A flexitank is a single-use, flexible bladder designed to fit inside a standard shipping container for transporting non-hazardous liquids. It is a cost-effective alternative to drums, intermediate bulk carriers (IBCs),

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China’s Dongning Shows The Way In Strengthening Ties With Russian Tourists

China, Infrastructure, Logistics & Transport, Russia, Trade

China’s Dongning (东宁), in Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, has been actively enhancing the growth of cross-border tourism, trade, and consumption markets with Russia since introducing a visa-free policy for Russians in September.  According to local immigration data, 7,821 Russians crossed over the Dongning border into China in the six-week period from September 15 to October

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The 7th Russia–China Energy Business Forum: Oil, Gas & Coal Supply Analysis 

China, Energy, Exports, Investment, Russia, Trade

The 7th Russia–China Energy Business Forum (RCEBF) was held on November 25 in Beijing with more than 450 participants from both nations’ political, industrial, scientific, and academic circles, marking a decisive milestone in the evolution of one of the world’s most important bilateral energy partnerships. Since its launch in 2018 at the initiative of President

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The Russia-China Investment Fund Has Invested In Over 40 Bilateral Projects

China, Finance, Investment, Russia

The Russia-China Investment Fund has invested US$1.3 billion in over 40 projects over the course of its activity, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has said. He was speaking at the 7th Russia-China Energy Business Forum in Beijing. Novak stated, “Investment cooperation between Russia and China has been developing largely thanks to the active role

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