The Middle East dominates this weeks’ news with the unprecedented US-Israeli attacks on Iran seriously damaging security and trade throughout the region. We discuss the impact on Russia, Moscow’s discussions with each of the regional actors, and how China and Russia, with their allies, may institutionalise a response. The situation is rapidly evolving. Elsewhere, we look at Russia’s long-term biotech development strategy, the spring renewal of the Northern Sea Route, and Russian corporate outreach to new markets and new products being developed in Africa, Europe, and China. ​ With best regards; Russia’s Pivot To Asia