Russia's Pivot To Asia: Issue 46

The Commonwealth of Independent States reaching economic parity with the European Union has been the most viewed article this week and has ruffled feathers in Brussels: it is essential reading for a analytical deep-dive into Eurasian economics. Elsewhere we look into the continuing, increasing infrastructure build between Russia and Asia, and discuss how Chinese auto manufacturers are adapting – or not – to new conditions in the Russian auto sector. We also discuss alternatives should WhatsApp be removed from the Russian market and provide our usual global overview of Russia’s interaction with international markets. ​ With best regards; Russia’s Pivot To Asia