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Russia’s Mariinsky Symphony Orchestra Roadtests New Sirius Concert Hall In Sochi

Culture, Infrastructure, Investment, Russian Market

Russia’s Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Valery Gergiev, undertook a first comprehensive acoustic rehearsal at the newly constructed Sirius Concert Hall in Sochi. The rehearsal took place on Saturday (July 26) as part of the Sirius Summer Music Festival, which is currently running from July 15 to August 24. According to Gergiev, the Sirius […]

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New Russia-Azerbaijan Border Railway Station To Be Built To Service INSTC

Infrastructure, Logistics & Transport, Middle East, Trade

The construction of a new railway station near the Russian-Azerbaijani border will be completed by 2030, Dagestan’s Deputy Prime Minister Rizvan Gazimagomedov has stated, saying “At the Tagirkent-Kazmalyar border with Azerbaijan, which is the location of current vehicle checkpoint, the Samur-2 railway station will be built. It will be completed by 2030 and will be

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Russian Lunar Nuclear Power Plant Expected To Be Delivered By 2030-2032

China, Energy, Infrastructure

A nuclear power plant that is needed for lunar expeditions may appear in 2030-2032, Roscosmos General Director Dmitry Bakakov has stated, saying, “The horizon is 2030-2032. It is important to practice everything on Earth so that there is no risk in space. The nuclear power plant that can be landed on the Moon will give

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Cuba Joins BRICS New Development Bank

BRICS, Economy, Finance, Infrastructure, Latin America

Cuba has become a member of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) and is expected to obtain access to alternative financing, as the NDB offers credit without the strict conditions of institutions such as the IMF or the World Bank. Cuba has limited access to the dollar-dominated global financial system and is heavily sanctioned by

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Chinese Shipping Company Eyes US$2.5 billion Investment in Arkhangelsk

China, Foreign Investment, Infrastructure, Russia's Belt & Road

China’s NewNew Shipping Line may invest in a deep-water project at Arkhangelsk’s seaport, Arkhangelsk Region Governor Alexander Tsybulsky said at a meeting with President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (July 24). Tsybulsky said that “The Chinese company NewNew Shipping Line is showing interest in the project. They’re prepared to invest up to ₽200 billion (US$2.52 billion)

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Russia Restricts Foreign Oil Tanker Loadings at Black Sea Ports as Sabotage Events Increase

Asia, Energy, Infrastructure, Security

Russia has imposed an immediate halt on foreign oil tanker loadings at its key Black Sea export hubs, citing a new port security decree that requires Federal Security Service (FSB) clearance for all foreign vessels—a move that will disrupt over 2% of global crude supply. The restriction, which took effect immediately following President Vladimir Putin’s

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Russia Discusses Oil Pipeline Construction with Hungary and Serbia

Energy, Exports, Infrastructure, Investment, Trade

Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said the country was making progress in talks with Moscow and Belgrade on building a new oil pipeline between Hungary and Serbia. Szijjarto said, “While Brussels is blocking Russian energy supplies, cutting off connections, and blocking routes, we need new sources and new routes. Hungary will not fall victim to

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Russia, North Korea Resume Parcel Post Services

Asia, Exports, Imports, Infrastructure

Russian Post has announced that it has resumed “parcel shipments” to North Korea, reestablishing a postal connection that has been suspended since 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. Russian Post carried out several test deliveries in May, and said that individuals and companies can now send packages weighing up to 20 kg. They stated that

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Chelyabinsk Ships First Steel to Iraq for First Time in Three Years

Exports, Infrastructure, Middle East, Trade

Steelmakers in Russia’s Chelyabinsk Region have shipped product to Iraq in the first half of 2025 for the first time in almost three years, according to the Chelyabinsk regional customs service. Andrey Gursky, acting head of the Chelyabinsk Customs Office, stated, “The Chelyabinsk Customs Office pays special attention to our metallurgical enterprises and actively promotes

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The Messenger Is The Message: WhatsApp To Be Replaced By MAX?

Infrastructure, Russian Market, Security

WhatsApp might be blocked in Russia as early as August 2025, according to some media. Russian federal and municipal authorities are transferring their chats from WhatsApp and, in some cases, Telegram to the MAX app The Kremlin believes that the risks of Telegram being blocked are significant, thus the concern of losing the large

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