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CIS + Trade & Development Platform To Be Created: Potential Partners and Analysis

BRICS, China, Commonwealth of Independent States, Eurasian Economic Union, India, Infrastructure, Middle East, Security, Trade

The Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States member countries have approved the creation of the CIS Plus platform at the Dushanbe summit, according to a list of documents signed following the summit published by the Kremlin. In addition to declarations and concepts on security issues—counterterrorism and military cooperation—the leaders also adopted a […]

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Russia’s Baltika Breweries To Start Beer Export To India

Agriculture, Exports, India, Investment

Russia’s Baltika Breweries, based in St. Petersburg, is looking into the possibility of exporting to India, starting with Mumbai and Delhi. The company has stated that “India’s exclusive importer of Baltika is preparing to be able to offer the company’s products to Indian consumers in 2026. The Indian market holds significant potential for international brands,

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Russia and Kenya Discussing Direct Air Connectivity

Africa, Infrastructure, Logistics & Transport, Trade

Kenya is interested in launching direct air travel with Russia, and the countries’ governments are discussing this, the Kenyan ambassador to Russia, Peter Mutuku Mathuki, has said. Speaking at the “North Caucasus: Cultural Code in the Development of International Cooperation” in Zheleznovodsk, he said that “the Kenyan and Russian governments are currently discussing this issue

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Russia, Chile To Discuss Fish Import Regulatory Issues

Agriculture, Imports, Latin America, Trade

Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) and the Chilean equivalent agency will hold talks on fish supplies at the end of this month. Sergei Dankvert, the Rosselkhoznadzor CEO, said that “Konstantin Savenkov, the deputy head of Rosselkhoznadzor, will lead our talks on Chile at the international fish forum in St. Petersburg at

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Annual Meetings Of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States: Economic Analysis

Commonwealth of Independent States, Eurasian Economic Union, Trade

The annual Commonwealth of Independent States leaders’ summit has taken place in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, with Tajikistan being the current chairman of the bloc. Participants included President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr

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Russia–Central Asia Six-Party Summit Held In Dushanbe: Putin Speech & Analysis

Asia, Commonwealth of Independent States, Eurasian Economic Union, Middle East, Security, Trade

The second Russia-Central Asia summit has been held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. These discussions, which were held separately to the Commonwealth of Independent States summit, centred on expanding cooperation between Russia and the Central Asian states across a wide range of areas, including trade, economic, financial, industrial, logistics, and energy ties. Particular attention was paid to

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Why The 1935 Roerich Peace Pact Is Relevant To Europe Now

Culture, Russia, Security

Russia’s Pivot To Asia has been attending the 25th International & Scientific Conference on Roerich Heritage, currently being held at the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. Nicholas Roerich was a Russian academic, philosopher, artist, and explorer who also initiated the Treaty on the Protection of Artistic and Scientific Institutions and Historic Monuments, an inter-American treaty

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Russia, Azerbaijan Bilateral Relations: October 2025 Update

Commonwealth of Independent States, Infrastructure, Investment, Logistics & Transport, Trade

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has met with Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. This is what they had to say: Putin: “I would like to begin our meeting with discussing the most sensitive topic, namely, the air tragedy that occurred in our skies. During our first telephone conversation, I not

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Russia, Tajikistan Bilateral Relations: October 2025 Update

Commonwealth of Independent States, Energy, Investment, Security, Trade

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has been holding meetings with Emomali Rahmon, the President of Tajikistan, in Dushanbe. This is what they had to say: Putin: “I would like to once again express my gratitude to President Rahmon for inviting me to make a state visit to Tajikistan, for the warm welcome extended to the

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Russia, Central Asian Trade Reached US$45 Billion In 2024, Investment To Be Increased

Commonwealth of Independent States, Eurasian Economic Union, Investment, Trade

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has been attending the Russia-Central Asia summit currently being held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan and has stated that the volume of mutual trade between Russia and Central Asian countries rose by 4% in the 7M January-July 2025. He added that “There is a full transition towards the use of national

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