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BRICS Virtual

The BRICS Virtual Summit: A Dry Run For The UN General Assembly: Text & Analysis

Africa, Asia, BRICS, China, Economy, Finance, India, Latin America, Middle East, Russian Market, Security, Trade

The BRICS nations convened an emergency virtual summit yesterday (September 8), hosted by Brazilian President Lula da Silva, to discuss the situation concerning the United States imposition of trade tariffs on multiple countries including BRICS members. The meeting lasted about 90 minutes. All ten full BRICS members were present, represented by Brazilian President Lula Da […]

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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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Whoosh

Russia’s Whoosh EV Bikes Operator To Expand In Latin America

Exports, Investment, Latin America, Logistics & Transport

PJSC Whoosh Holding, the Russian holding company of the Whoosh electric bike-sharing service, plans to increase its expansion in Latin America, according to the company’s founder and CEO Dmitry Chuiko. Currently, Whoosh operates in two Latin American countries, Brazil and Chile. Chuiko said that “The focus of work in the near future will be directed,

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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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Bananas

Ecuador to Accept Russian Specialists for Inspecting Its Banana Exports

Agriculture, Imports, Latin America, Russian Market

Russia and Ecuador have been at some loggerheads concerning Russian imports of Ecuadorean bananas, with complaints concerning quality issues ongoing between the two countries. Ecuador is Russia’s largest supplier of the fruit, with exports to Russia reaching about 1.4 million tonnes worth over US$1 billion annually. To help resolve the situation, Ecuador is now prepared

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Ecuador

Russian Shrimp Imports From Ecuador Up 15% To 14,000 Tonnes In Six Months

Agriculture, Imports, Latin America, Trade

Russia imported 14,000 tonnes of shrimp from Ecuador in H1 2025, up 15% compared to the same period last year, according to data from Ecuador’s National Aquaculture Chamber. The value of shipments rose 30%, reaching US$70 million. Russia’s share in Ecuador’s shrimp exports slightly increased, accounting for 4% in both volume and value terms. Russian

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EU-BRICS Gloves

The European Union’s Coming Economic War Versus The BRICS

Africa, BRICS, China, India, Latin America, Middle East, Security, Trade

The regional Ukraine conflict, initially a European issue, has now evolved into a new, generally unacknowledged phase that is revealing in its geographic spread and aims – it has morphed into a global economic war, essentially pitting the European Union and the United States against the rest of the world. Both are demanding compliance with

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BRICS-Gloves

The BRICS Economic War vs The United States & Europe

Asia, BRICS, China, Economy, Finance, India, Latin America, Russian Market, Trade

The regional Ukraine conflict, initially a European issue, has now evolved into a new, generally unacknowledged phase that is revealing in its geographic spread and aims – it has morphed into a global economic war, essentially pitting the United States against the rest of the world. It is essentially demanding tributes from its allies, such

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Exports

Russian Non-Resource, Non-Energy Exports Increasing: Analysis & Assistance  

Africa, Asia, Economy, Exports, Latin America, Russian Market, Trade

Russia’s non-resource, non-energy exports are adapting to new conditions and strengthening their positions in the eastern and southern markets. In 2024, the positive balance of foreign trade increased by almost 8%, with exports to Africa and Asia continuing to grow. Export development reflects the potential of the domestic industry: Russian companies produce more than the

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