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GCC-Russia Main

Russia and the Gulf Cooperation Council: Unlocking the Next Frontier of Trade and Investment

Africa, BRICS, Energy, Exports, Imports, Investment, Logistics & Transport, Middle East, Russian Infrastructure

As 2025 draws to a close, the strategic trade and economic exchanges between Russia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have reached unprecedented depth and vibrancy. What began as periodic high-level consultations has matured into a multifaceted, mutually beneficial partnership rooted in macroeconomic complementarity, robust commercial cooperation, infrastructure connectivity, and shared interests in shaping a […]

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Putin Main

Putin’s State Visit To Turkmenistan: Russia-Turkmenistan Economic Ties – Analysis

Asia, Central Asia, Commonwealth of Independent States, Exports, Imports, Investment, Russian Infrastructure, Trade

A new chapter in trade, connectivity, and strategic partnership with Turkmenistan has been marked by President Putin’s visit to Ashgabat during his meetings Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the Turkmen President on December 12 and 13. Like India’s Narendra Modi did last week, Berdimuhamedov met Putin directly off his aircraft as it landed in Ashgabat, a gesture that

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Russia’s Whoosh EV Bike Sharing Service Enters Colombia Market

Investment, Latin America, Logistics & Transport

The Russian-owned EV bike-sharing service Whoosh has entered the Colombian market in Latin America, starting operations in Medellin, the capital city, the company has stated. Colombia is the third country of presence for Whoosh in Latin America, with the service already operating in Chile and Brazil. Next year, Whoosh plans to add several thousand e-bikes

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Thailand Main

Russia-Thailand Investment Forum 2025—Russia’s Comprehensive Economic Ties With Thailand And ASEAN

Asia, BRICS, Eurasian Economic Union, Exports, Imports, Investment, Russian Infrastructure, Trade

The First Russia-Thailand Investment Forum (RTIF 2025) was held in Phuket on November 26-28, 2025, and emerged as a flagship event for Russia’s engagement not just with Thailand but also with ASEAN. It represents not only an unprecedented platform for dialogue and business matchmaking but also a strategic milestone in the broader Eurasian-ASEAN economic integration.

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UAE Russia

The First UAE-Russia Business Forum: ‘Trade, Investment, and Connectivity Opportunities’ – Analysis

BRICS, Eurasian Economic Union, Exports, Finance, Imports, Infrastructure, Investment, Middle East, Russian Infrastructure, Trade

The first UAE-Russia Business Forum takes place today (December 10), in what promises to be a landmark event in the architecture of contemporary Eurasian connectivity. Organized by the Russia–UAE Business Council with the support of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade and coinciding with the 12th meeting of the Russia-UAE Intergovernmental Commission on Trade,

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Oman Russia Main

Russia and Oman 2026: Open Doors, Robust Investment, Trade and INSTC Connectivity

Agriculture, Energy, Exports, Finance, Imports, Infrastructure, Investment, Logistics & Transport, Middle East, Trade

2025 has become a watershed in Russia-Oman relations. With Sultan Haitham bin Tariq’s historic April visit to Moscow, the first by an Omani ruler, ten agreements were sealed in trade, diplomacy, media cooperation, climate dialogue, and a mutual visa exemption programme. That visit, followed by the Russia–Oman Business Forum in Muscat on November 13, 2025,

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Gold

Russia’s Gold Reserves At A Record Valuation High

Economy, Finance, Investment, Russian Infrastructure

Russia’s gold reserves have reached a record high, with values of US$310 billion, the Bank of Russia has stated. Gold is traditionally viewed as a hedge against inflation and currency fluctuations and broke the fundamental line of US$4,000 an ounce in October. In 2023, gold traded below US$2,000 an ounce. Russia’s gold reserves total an

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Iraq

US Sanctions On Lukoil More To Do With Forced US Acquisition Of Russian Overseas Assets 

Energy, Investment, Middle East, Russian Infrastructure

The recent sanctions imposed by the United States on Russia’s Lukoil appear to be more about the forced acquisition of Russian overseas energy assets by US companies, with Ukraine used just as an excuse. The Russia-Iraq joint venture at Iraq’s West Qurna-2 field, which was producing 460,000 barrels per day, appears to be illustrative. The

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Indonesia

Russia, Indonesia, Sign MoU On Joint Shipbuilding & Agriculture Projects

Agriculture, Asia, BRICS, Exports, Investment, Logistics & Transport, Trade

Russia and Indonesia have signed a memorandum of cooperation in shipbuilding, providing the necessary regulatory framework for developing cooperation. Details of the agreement have not been provided. The agreement was signed between Anton Alikhanov, the Russian Trade & Industry Minister, and Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, his Indonesian counterpart. Alikanov said that the parties had confirmed their

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Putin Modi

Key Takeaways From Putin’s Historic India Mission: Trade, Connectivity and Economic Outcome:  Analysis

BRICS, Economy, Energy, Exports, Finance, Imports, India, Investment, Russian Infrastructure, Security, Trade

The Russian President Vladimir Putin’s historic state visit to India (December 4-5), culminating in the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit and the Russia-India Business Forum, marked a watershed in the two countries’ economic and strategic relations. A total of 29 intergovernmental, institutional, and sector-specific pacts and cooperation documents were signed, ranging from energy, trade, connectivity, and

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