We have several important bilateral reports this week, with Russia’s relations with India, Ghana, Myanmar, South Sudan and Vietnam all deep dive analysis into what is happening as Russia continues its trade and infrastructure development push deep into Asia and Africa. In addition, we take a comprehensive look at Russia’s tourism industry – inbound and outbound and where the development trends are. We also deep dive the Maldives and its growing tourism and connectivity relations with Russia. We look at a significant, billion-dollar investment made by a Chinese business into Russia, while Thailand has improved its payment systems and financial sanctions avoidance by introducing a QR code system throughout the country, bypassing SWIFT. Finally we look at this week’s Russia-Vatican discussions and shed light on why these could potentially prove groundbreaking in ending the Ukraine conflict – if Washington agrees.