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  March 1, 2019 by Russia Briefing
  

  Russia’s Largest Bank, Sberbank, Wants to Join the Chinese Banking System

  Russia’s Sberbank intends to accelerate currency payments in China, and plans to join the Chinese banking payment system.
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  February 21, 2019 by Russia Briefing
  

  Russian Financial Reserves Now Fully Cover All Internal and External Debt

  According to President Putin, Russia’s foreign exchange reserves can now cover all of the debt owed by both government and domestic businesses.
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  February 20, 2019 by Russia Briefing
  

  Russia, China Aim to Take Majority of Global AI Development Opportunities

  Russia and China are planning to work together to develop the majority of future global AI research and applications, according to Konstantin Gorbach, AI business director of Russian industrial digitalization technology firm Zyfra.
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  February 15, 2019 by Russia Briefing
  

  Beijing Says US Sanctions Good for Russian Business Opportunities in China

  The US-China trade war and US sanctions against Russia have created new opportunities for Russian firms, as per the China Overseas Development Association.
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  February 11, 2019 by Russia Briefing
  

  Eurasian Economic Union to Sign Free Trade Deals with Egypt, Iran, India and Singapore

  The Moscow backed Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is poised to sign Free Trade Agreements with Egypt, Iran, India and Singapore.
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  February 6, 2019 by Russia Briefing
  

  Eastern EU Turns Back on Brussels, Re-Engages with Russia; Eurasia, China Lie Beyond

  Several member nations of the European Union are pursuing increased trade and cooperation with Russia, defying Brussels hard line.
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  February 5, 2019 by Russia Briefing
  

  Opportunities for Foreign Investors in Russia’s Tourism Industry

  Russia has allocated US$320 million to develop tourist infrastructure from 2019 to 2022, creating sustainable growth opportunities in the sector.
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  February 1, 2019 by Russia Briefing
  

  Russia Discusses the Return of Supersonic Commercial Aircraft

  15 years after the Concorde was retired, Russia wants to bring back supersonic passenger aircraft services.
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  January 25, 2019 by Russia Briefing
  

  Russia – Time to Reassess Foreign Investment Potential

  Chris Devonshire-Ellis explains why it is time to reassess Russia’s foreign investment potential.
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  January 17, 2019 by Russia Briefing
  

  Russia Swaps US Dollar for Chinese RMB; Holds 25 Percent of Global Reserves

  Russia is making a strategic shift in its reserves towards holding fewer dollars and more assets in other currencies, especially the RMB and Euro.