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Kazakhstan has significantly increased the volume of grain and coal transported via rail through Russia, particularly along the eastern route of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). According to Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), the country’s national railway operator, container traffic along this corridor rose by 63% in the first quarter of 2025, surpassing 1,000 twenty-foot […]
Russia and Cuba commemorate their 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties on May 8th, in what has been a fascinating diplomatic relationship over the decades. To mark the occasion, the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, wrote a specific article for the event. This is what he had to say: “On May 8, the Russian Federation and […]
The Russian President Vladimir Putin has held telephone discussions with the Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, who thanked Russia side for providing prompt emergency assistance following the recent serious explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port. The leaders had a thorough discussion of issues pertaining to further development of Russian-Iranian cooperation based on the bilateral Treaty on […]
The Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken by phone to exchange greetings for the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. Putin conveyed wishes of good health and well-being to the Great Patriotic War veterans living in Israel. The leaders noted the determination of both countries in defending […]
A joint Sino-Russian venture, ABK Lider LLC is investing ₽1.1 billion (USD13.5 million) in the construction of a manufacturing plant to produce blocks, wall panels and ventilation shafts from Autoclaved Aerated Concrete. The plant will be established in the Bolshoi Kamen Priority Development Area in Primorye. Bolshoi Kamen itself is a major sea port and […]
Transport connectivity and development of renewable energy can become driver of sustainable development in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), according to Arzybek Kozhoshev, the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission. He was speaking at the Global Mountain Dialogue conference in Bishkek, dedicated to the prospects for sustainable development of mountain regions. […]
Russia’s plant and animal health watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor is reporting an increase in the number ‘quarantinable objects’ being found in imports of plant products from Turkiye, as well as shipments of unsafe fruit and vegetables. There have been 184 cases of quarantinable objects being found in imports of citrus fruit, peppers, tomatoes, squash and pears from […]
The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and Togo’s Foreign Minister, Robert Dussey have exchanged messages of greetings on the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Lavrov’s message praised the traditionally friendly Russian-Togolese relations, which are based on the principles of mutual respect and a shared approach to current international and regional issues. […]
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov has held telephone discussions with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, at the initiative of the Pakistan government, on May 4th. The parties specifically discussed the dangerously growing tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad. The Russian side stressed its readiness to contribute to a political settlement […]
China’s import of anthracite (premium grade coal) reached an absolute record in March at 1.9 million tons, of which almost 100% came from Russia. The increase in supplies from Russia are due to the redirection of Novosibirsk coal from southern ports to Far Eastern ports, as well as a reduction in Chinese purchases of anthracite […]
China has become the third largest potato supplier to Russia, with Russia importing 46,700 tons of vegetables from China valued at US$17.3 million. Egypt was second with 75,300 tons, and Belarus the potato exports kings with 193,800 tons of potatoes. Other significant suppliers include Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, Armenia, Turkiye and Germany. In […]
Growing demands on Chinese automakers to localize production in Russia are forcing them to expand their warehouse capacity within the country. For example, Haval leased 42,000 square meters in the Klin industrial park near Moscow – one of the largest deals in the commercial property rental sector this year to date. Reports from the Moscow […]
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