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  July 5, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  Russian Trade with Armenia up 30 Percent Due to Eurasian Economic Union Impact

  Armenia’s continuing positive free trade relations with Russia and the EAEU has shown rapid growth.
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  July 5, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  A Quiet Remembrance – The 100th Anniversary of the Execution of the Last Russian Tsar is Two Days after the World Cup Final in Moscow

  As Russia moves on, 100 years later, to diplomatic heights, it is prudent to quietly remember the sacrifices it has made to get here.
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  June 28, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  New World Order Trade Implications as Putin, Trump to Meet in Helsinki

  The US, in going it alone in trade, could facilitate a new global trade bloc built around the instigation and wishes of Beijing and Moscow.
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  June 22, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  Trump Needs to Beware as Moscow’s EAEU Could Step in Place of NAFTA

  US President Trump’s threats to tear up the NAFTA with Canada and Mexico could increase interest in the Moscow-backed Eurasian Economic Union.
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  June 21, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  Eurasian Economic Union Examining Free Trade Potential of South America

  The Moscow-backed Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is making overtures to South America as Russia seeks to limit exposure to Western sanctions.
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  June 18, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  EU Extends Sanctions upon Crimea, Hits Local Traders and Businesses

  The EU has extended wide ranging sanctions against Crimea and Sevastopol for a further year, refusing to recognize Crimea’s reunification with Russia.
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  June 18, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  Trump to Meet Putin Next Month in Europe?

  Reports suggest that US President Donald Trump might have a meeting with Russian President Putin alongside the upcoming NATO summit, possibly at a neutral location.
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  June 18, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  Russia Plans to Raise Domestic VAT Rate to 20 Percent in 2019, Export VAT to Stay Zero

  Russia has made incremental changes to its VAT regime to support growth of state revenues and industrial expansion; exports will remain exempt from VAT.
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  June 13, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  Russia, Egypt Agree to Set up Industrial Zone in East Port Said

  Russia and Egypt have agreed to establish a 5.25 million square meters Russian Industrial Zone in East Port Said in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
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  June 11, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  Russia, China Set up New RMB Investment Fund to Support Far East Russia and North-East China

  Russia and China have agreed to establish a new investment fund holding an initial RMB 1.5 billion (US$234 million) to support and manage financial and industrial projects in both countries.