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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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Trump’s Proposed Donbass Free Trade Zone & Austria, Hungary, Italy and Poland Joining A New Bloc

Russian Infrastructure, Trade

The United States President, Donald Trump, has had his thoughts centred on Europe recently, and especially as concerns what appears to be an acknowledgement that European borders need to be redrawn – although the European Commission appears to be largely unaware that any changes need to be made. Of these proposed changes, two stand out:

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Lanka

Russia Flies 34 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid To Sri Lanka

Asia, Exports, Russian Infrastructure

Sri Lanka has received 34 tonnes of humanitarian aid from Russia, with the flight arriving on December 10. The consignment was delivered on the instruction of President Vladimir Putin and under the directive of Aleksandr Kurenkov, the Russian Minister of Emergency Situations. An Il-76 aircraft brought mobile power stations, pumping equipment, tents, and food supplies

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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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Vietnam Main

Growing Russia–Vietnam Trade Momentum Sparks Optimism for Broader Russia-ASEAN Economic Gains

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

That Russia’s pivot towards Asia has been extensively discussed in Moscow’s strategic circles is no longer a distant projection on Putin’s longer-term wish list but an unfolding geopolitical and geo-economic reality. Nowhere is this more evident than in the accelerating partnership between Russia and Vietnam, one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic economies and a crucial

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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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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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Three Flags

Russia, Turkiye, Assist Hungary In Maintaining Energy Sovereignty

Energy, Exports, Middle East, Russian Infrastructure, Trade

Both Russia and Turkiye have been working to ensure that landlocked Hungary retains its energy supply sovereignty and does not have to cede to European Commission demands. In the first instance, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to guarantee the continued flow of Russian gas through

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