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    Russia and China: The Trade and Investment Dynamics

    Bilateral trade and investment all increasing as the two economies absorb each others needs   By Emil Avdaliani Russia and China are closely working on re-creating a new global order which, from their perspective, will be more commensurate with their interests across Eurasia. Moscow-Beijing cooperation has notably increased since 2022 when the Ukraine conflict erupted, and[…..]

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    Russia Moves Towards Asia In A Geopolitical Landslide

    A new Asian Russia is emerging as the European Russia looks East The past 18 months represent a huge turning point in relations between Russia and Asia. For Moscow, strengthening relations with regional powers and their economies has become not so much a choice as a necessity. The desire of the West to inflict economic[…..]

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    Russia and Morocco: The Trade and Investment Dynamics

    Bilateral ties are increasing as Russia views North Africa with renewed relationship potential By Emil Avdaliani Amid Russia’s efforts to mitigate revenue losses from decreased trade levels with the West, Moscow has actively re-engaged with the African continent. Seen as a part of the vast Global South, Greater Africa offers numerous opportunities for Russian companies[…..]

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    The Putin-Erdogan Talks – Analysis

    By Chris Devonshire-Ellis There has been intensive interest in the Western media concerning the discussions held in Sochi between Presidents Putin and Erdogan, especially as concerns the Black Sea grain deal. However, a great deal more was also on the table, including the development of a Turkish-EU gas supply hub project and bilateral trade. We[…..]

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    Russia and North Korea: The 2023/24 Trade and Investment Dynamics

    Bilateral trade shows signs of returning to growth after several years of stagnation By Michael Barantschik North Korea (DPRK) holds unique geopolitical importance for Russia, considering its pivotal position in North-East Asia and small yet strategic shared border. Not only does it serve as a buffer between Russia and influential South Korea, but it also[…..]

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    Russia and Turkiye: The 2023 Trade and Investment Dynamics

    With Presidents Putin and Erdogan about to meet, we discuss the bilateral trade dynamics  By Emil Avdaliani The Russian President Vladimir Putin is meeting the Turkish President Recep Erdogan at south Russia’s Sochi, a resort town on the Black Sea. The main thrust of the meeting will be discussions concerning the Black Sea grain deal,[…..]

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    Apple Sells Over US$1 Billion Of New iPhones In Russia During H1 2023

    Russia’s consumer market is also rapidly expanding with strong domestic growth Russian imports of Apple iPhones jumped by 15% in the first half of 2023 year-on-year, amounting to 1.1 million devices, according to data by the analytical center of Russia’s GS Group who specialise in the tech area.

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    Russia-Belarus Bilateral Trade Up 16.9% In H2 2023

    Bilateral trade between Belarus and Russia increased 16.9% in January-June 2023 year-on-year, according to the Russian State Secretary of the Russia-Belarus Union State, Dmitry Mezentsev.

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    First Russian Direct Transit Freight Train Arrives In Saudi Arabia

    A transit freight train from Russia with 36 containers has passed through the Iranian transport corridor to Saudi Arabia, according to Miad Salehi, the head of Iran Railways. The train arrived on Sunday (August 27).

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    Russia’s Central Bank Registers New Kwikpay International Remittance System

    App will allow money transfers from Russia to selected overseas countries The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has registered the new Kwikpay international remittance system, the regulator posted on its website. The system was registered in the CBR registry on August 25. The holding company, KwikPay Autent Technology, is an Indian fintech company headquartered in[…..]

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