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Russia and Saudi Arabia Discuss Energy & OPEC

Agriculture, Energy, Infrastructure, Investment, Middle East, Trade

The Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak and Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman, as co-chairs of the Russia-Saudi Arabia Intergovernmental Commission, have discussed current issues of interaction in key sectors of the economy. The Russian government’s press service said that “special attention was paid to cooperation in the energy sector. Deputy PM Novak […]

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Russia, Indonesia Free Trade Agreement To Be Signed Before End 2025, Grain Exports Resume

Asia, Eurasian Economic Union, Exports, Imports, Trade

The Russian Agroexport federal center has said that Russia aims to increase grain exports, primarily wheat, to Indonesia, and the free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Indonesia, which will be signed at the end of 2025, will open up significant opportunities for this.  According to Agroexport, this year Russia exported around

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Russia-Namibia Bilateral Relations: October 2025 Update

Africa, Energy, Infrastructure, Investment, Trade

The Namibian President, Ndemupelila Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has been speaking about her country’s path to independence (from colonial Germany and then South Africa) and said that Russia and Namibia have a history “based in true partnership.” It’s a history that’s based in solidarity, and it’s a history that comes with what one did not even expect.

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Russia, Caspian States Discuss INSTC, Multilateral Development: Economic & Development Analysis

Africa, Asia, China, Commonwealth of Independent States, Eurasian Economic Union, India, Infrastructure, Investment, Logistics & Transport, Middle East

The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held his annual meeting on Monday (October 13th) with the heads of the four diplomatic missions of the Caspian states. In attendance were Azerbaijani Ambassador Rahman Mustafayev, Iranian Ambassador Kazem Jalali, Kazakh Ambassador Dauren Abayev, and Turkmen Ambassador Esen Aidogdyev. The meeting was also attended by G.B. Karasin, Chairman

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Uzbekistan

Russia, Uzbekistan Bilateral Relations: October 2025 Update

Commonwealth of Independent States, Eurasian Economic Union, Exports, Imports, Infrastructure, Investment, Trade

Following their meetings at last weeks Heads of State summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States, Russian President Vladimir Putin has additionally spoken with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev by phone. They discussed current matters on the bilateral agenda, including the promotion of major joint projects in the trade, investment and energy sectors, and said they

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Netherlands Seizure Of Chinese Assets Is A Test Run For Seizure Of Russia’s Frozen Capital

China, Finance, Russia, Security

The Netherlands’ seizure of China’s privately held Nexperia semiconductor manufacturer is, we believe, a test run of any potential geopolitical fallout of Belgium’s Euroclear seizing Russia’s frozen capital—an issue that has divided the EU, with those suggesting it should go ahead and others warning of significant repercussions.     Nexperia is based in the Netherlands and has

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Kazkahstan

Russia-Kazakhstan Bilateral Relations: October 2025 Update

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

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has met with the Kazakhstan President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in Dushanbe. This is what they had to say: VP: “I am delighted to have this opportunity to hold a separate meeting with you on the sidelines of the CIS events we both attended, to talk about the further development of our

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Azerbaijan

Russia, Azerbaijan Trade Growth & Investment Fundamentals All Up

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

The Azerbaijani and Russian prime ministers, Shahin Mustafayev and Alexei Overchuk, have met in Baku, with both expressing satisfaction with the progress of joint projects in investment, industry, transport, energy, customs, and other areas.  The Azerbaijani government stated after the meeting that “The discussions focused on the current state and prospects for the development of

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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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