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Russia, Turkiye, Assist Hungary In Maintaining Energy Sovereignty

Energy, Exports, Middle East, Russian Infrastructure, Trade

Both Russia and Turkiye have been working to ensure that landlocked Hungary retains its energy supply sovereignty and does not have to cede to European Commission demands. In the first instance, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to guarantee the continued flow of Russian gas through […]

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US Sanctions On Lukoil More To Do With Forced US Acquisition Of Russian Overseas Assets

Energy, Investment, Middle East, Russian Infrastructure

The recent sanctions imposed by the United States on Russia’s Lukoil appear to be more about the forced acquisition of Russian overseas energy assets by US companies, with Ukraine used just as an excuse. The Russia-Iraq joint venture at Iraq’s West Qurna-2 field, which was producing 460,000 barrels per day, appears to be illustrative. The

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Russia, Indonesia, Sign MoU On Joint Shipbuilding & Agriculture Projects

Agriculture, Asia, BRICS, Exports, Investment, Logistics & Transport, Trade

Russia and Indonesia have signed a memorandum of cooperation in shipbuilding, providing the necessary regulatory framework for developing cooperation. Details of the agreement have not been provided. The agreement was signed between Anton Alikhanov, the Russian Trade & Industry Minister, and Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, his Indonesian counterpart. Alikanov said that the parties had confirmed their

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Russia’s Damate Group Exports Turkey Meat To Malaysia For First Time As It Meets Strict Halal Requirements

Agriculture, BRICS, Exports, Middle East, Trade

Russia’s Damate Group, a leading producer of turkey meat in Russia, has received the right to export its products to Malaysia. The company has stated that “The first regular container shipments are already being assembled for dispatch. The company plans to ship the first batches of products by mid-December.” Damate notes that it is the

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The United States ‘National Security Strategy’ and Impact on Russia in the Global South

Africa, Asia, China, India, Latin America, Middle East, Russian Infrastructure, Security, Trade

The United States 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) has just been released, with responses ranging from political shock and disbelief to celebratory approval, depending on where you’re positioned on the branches of the global geopolitical tree. Its format is closer to a sales prospectus than most US official government-supported documents, resulting in the feel of

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Key Takeaways From Putin’s Historic India Mission: Trade, Connectivity and Economic Outcome: Analysis

BRICS, Economy, Energy, Exports, Finance, Imports, India, Investment, Russian Infrastructure, Security, Trade

The Russian President Vladimir Putin’s historic state visit to India (December 4-5), culminating in the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit and the Russia-India Business Forum, marked a watershed in the two countries’ economic and strategic relations. A total of 29 intergovernmental, institutional, and sector-specific pacts and cooperation documents were signed, ranging from energy, trade, connectivity, and

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Russia and Pakistan—Accelerating Regional Integration in Eurasia Through the INSTC and Enhanced Trade

Agriculture, BRICS, Central Asia, China, Energy, Eurasian Economic Union, Exports, Imports, India, Infrastructure, Investment, Middle East, Russian Infrastructure, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

Although the recent Modi-Putin India-Russia summit has grabbed all the headlines, it should not be forgotten that Russia also has significant diplomatic and trade relations with Pakistan. The coming years are poised to become a defining chapter in Pakistan–Russia relations, with a similar transition from episodic engagement to a structured, forward-looking partnership anchored in connectivity,

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US$55 Billion Investment Milestone Marks Deepening Uzbekistan–Russia Economic Integration

Central Asia, Commonwealth of Independent States, Energy, Exports, Imports, Infrastructure, Investment, Russian Infrastructure, Trade

This week’s meeting of the Russia-Uzbekistan Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation in Tashkent has illustrated that the two countries are rapidly deepening their economic partnership and achieving new historic milestones in trade, investment, and industrial cooperation. Significant capital investments are being made. Co-chaired by Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjaev and Russian First Deputy Prime

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The First Russia/Mongolia Regional Forum: Northeast Asia Connectivity Beckons: Analysis

Asia, China, Eurasian Economic Union, Exports, Imports, India, Infrastructure, Investment, Logistics & Transport, Russian Infrastructure, Trade

The convening of the first Forum of Regions of Russia and Mongolia on December 1–2, 2025, in Irkutsk marks far more than another diplomatic gathering. It is the institutionalization of a new phase in Eurasian regional diplomacy—one that transforms longstanding neighborliness into a modern, diversified, and strategically aligned partnership. With over 300 participants from 14

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Putin’s Visit To India: Cementing Russia-India Economic Ties: Analysis

BRICS, Economy, Eurasian Economic Union, Exports, Finance, Imports, India, Investment, Russian Infrastructure, Security, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to India on Thursday (December 4), India and Russia have begun to cement their comprehensive economic partnership, with this set to transform Eurasian trade dynamics in significant ways. When Putin attends the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit on Friday, the stakes will be unusually high. This is not

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