There have been several influential developments this week, the first being a Global South initiative regarding AI Development that seeks to regulate the industry. In addition, China has stated it will retaliate if the United States levies tariffs upon it for buying Russian oil, a situation that has apparently swayed US Senators not to do so. North Korea’s Foreign Minister has been in Moscow holding talks with President Putin and Foreign Minister Lavrov – we provide a deep dive into how that strategic relationship is likely to progress and the implications. Finally, an important Russia-Latin America conference has taken part in Sao Paulo – with a likely significant impact in South American relations – increasingly concerned about US hegemony. Elsewhere, the Russia-Egypt Industrial Zone at Port Said has decided upon its operational structure, with the zone expected to open in 2030, the Northern Sea Route has established its first summer sailing season schedule, Russian Gold Merchants are setting up shop in India, Russian online cinema providers open up in Tajikistan, and a prominent, if arrogant, European media company rips off our unique content. We name and shame.