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Russia is a key member of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation, which serves as Eurasia’s version of NATO. It also provides security and military support to emerging markets, especially in Africa, and has long-standing security relations with countries such as India and, increasingly, North Korea and China. We detail security and military developments as a key part of Russia’s own security as well as being part of its export trade.

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Featured July 16, 2025

Russian Foreign Ministerial Statements and Q&A At The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: Content & Analysis  

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has summarised his meetings with the Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) which has been held in Tianjin, China. These are important geopolitical discussions, with the SCO including full members Belarus, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Afghanistan and Mongolia are observers, while […]

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Featured July 16, 2025

Laos Joins Shanghai Cooperation Organisation As A Partner

Laos has joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, (SCO) following meetings held by the SCO Foreign Ministers in Tianjin, China. The SCO includes full members Belarus, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Afghanistan and Mongolia are observers, while Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cambodia, Egypt, Kuwait, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka […]

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July 16, 2025

Russia, Iran Bilateral Developments: July 2025 Update

Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, met with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi on July 15, (Tuesday) on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) Foreign Ministers Council Meeting in Tianjin, China.  They continued their exchange of views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. They reiterated the imperative […]

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July 15, 2025

Russia, India, Bilateral Relations: July 2025 Update  

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, met with the Indian Foreign Minister  Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Foreign Ministers’ meetings in Tianjin, China. The two foreign ministers engaged in a comprehensive discussion on pivotal bilateral and international issues, as well as the forthcoming schedule of diplomatic engagements. They reiterated their […]

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July 14, 2025

Russian, Chinese Foreign Ministers Meet In Beijing  

Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing yesterday (July 13) to discuss closer cooperation and global challenges. Lavrov had earlier been in North Korea. The talks came ahead of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ Council session in Tianjin. Both ministers expressed satisfaction with the progress […]

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July 13, 2025

Russia, North Korea Hold Talks in Wonsan: July 2025 Updates

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Choe Son Hui, the Foreign Minister of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, have been holding three-day talks as part of the second round of the strategic dialogue between Russia and North Korea in the new North Korean city of Wonsan on July 11. Kim Jong Un presided over […]

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July 13, 2025

Russia, Pakistan Bilateral Relations: July 2025 Update  

Update: July 15, 2025 Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar has also met the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Foreign Minister’s meetings taking place in Tianjin, China. Both countries are full members of the SCO and will be discussing regional security amongst other matters. Full update here. The Russian Foreign […]

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July 7, 2025

President Putin’s Plenary Speech At BRICS 2025: Content & Analysis    

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, gave a speech at the main Plenary session of the BRICS 2025 annual Heads of State summit currently being held in Rio de Janeiro. In it, he discussed the BRICS growth, economic data, global payment systems and several potential new initiatives including the creation of a BRICS carbon trade mechanism, […]

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July 7, 2025

Russia, São Tomé & Principe Discuss Increasing Bilateral Cooperation

Russia and São Tomé & Principe have discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas including military affairs and agriculture, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated. Vladimir Tararov, the Russian ambassador to São Tomé  & Principe, met with Sao Tomean Prime Minister Americo Ramos for talks on July 2nd, which, according to the embassy, focused on “current topics of […]

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