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Russia-Algeria 2025 Diplomatic, Trade, and Security Updates

Africa, Agriculture, BRICS, Energy, Trade

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev met with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Wednesday (January 29) to discuss the increasing bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The talks, aimed at boosting ties in several sectors, including finance, energy, and agriculture, are part of Patrushev’s working visit to Algiers. The meeting came on the same day […]

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Asia Now Buys 45% Of All Russian LNG, The European Union Purchased A Record 52% In 2024

Asia, China, Energy, Exports, Trade

Russia exported a record 33.6 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) last year, more than half of which went to the EU market, with Asia a close second, according to data from Belgium based, global analytics firm Kpler. The figure represents an increase of 4% from the previous record of 32.9 million tons set

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Maduro: “Venezuela Is Part of BRICS”

BRICS, Energy, Latin America, Trade

The Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, has stated that Venezuela is a part of BRICS and the path to join the BRICS group is being cleared. He was speaking during an interview with Brazilian journalist Breno Altman, broadcast by Venezolana de Television TV channel. Brazil had previously blocked Venezuela from joining due to concerns about the

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India Chooses: Independent Sovereign Policies

Energy, Exports, Finance, India, Trade

India has permitted the Russian insurer Soglasie Insurance Company to provide marine cover to tankers entering Indian ports, according to the Indian ship regulator’s website, as New Delhi desires a reliable and steady supply of Russian oil in spite of the latest escalation of U.S. sanctions. Taking matters a step further, India has extended the

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Russia, Egypt, 2025 Bilateral Trade, Geopolitical and Investment Relations: Update

Africa, BRICS, Energy, Security, Trade

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been holding talks with Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, to discuss the Israel-Hamas truce, Syria, and collaborations such as the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant joint venture. The two leaders talked about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, particularly in light of the recent agreement reached between Israel and Hamas, which includes a

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China 2024 Oil & LNG Imports From Russia Up 1.3% and 3.3%

China, Energy, Exports, Trade

The latest data from the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China states that over 2024, for the full year, China increased the volume of imported Russian oil by 1.3%. The volume reached 108.47 million tonnes, while the cost of purchasing the oil also increased by 2.8% to reach US$62.42 billion. Also

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Russia, Iran, To Work On Gas Pipeline With Capacity Greater Than Russian Supplies To Europe

BRICS, Energy, Exports, Infrastructure, Middle East, Trade

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has been discussing the development of a natural gas pipeline from Russia to Iran, stating that while the project will be implemented despite some difficulties, it will go ahead. Putin was speaking following talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Moscow on Friday (January 17). Putin said that “Speaking of

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Russian Outbound Tourism To Japan Up 136%

Asia, Energy, Exports, Russian Market, Trade

The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has released 2024 tourism data, showing that almost 100,000 Russian tourists visited Japan last year, 2.3 times the figure for 2023. The JNTO stated that “99,300 people travelled from Russia to Japan in 2024, 136.6% more than the year before. In 2023 tourist flows from Russia stood at 41,960.

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Nigeria Becomes BRICS Partner

Africa, Agriculture, BRICS, Energy, Trade

Nigeria has officially joined the BRICS economic bloc as its ninth partner state, according to the Brazilian Foreign Ministry, who made the announcement on Friday (January 17). Nigeria joins Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan in this category, which permits active participation but excludes voting rights. Partner status is seen as a

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Georgia To Double Russian Gas Imports In 2025

Energy, Exports, Russia's Belt & Road, Trade

Natural gas consumption in Georgia should rise 2.8% year-on-year to 3.32 billion cubic meters in 2025, the Georgian Economic Ministry has stated concerning the national fuel and energy balance posted on its website. Gas supplies from Azerbaijan should total 2.91 bcm in 2025, with plans to double supplies from Russia to 400 million cubic meters.

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RUSSIA'S PIVOT TO ASIA

«Поворот России в Азию»

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