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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.
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  January 11, 2019 by Russia Briefing
  

  Russia Dedollarizes to Just 24 Percent of National Reserve Currency Holdings, Increases Chinese RMB Yuan, Euro Positions

  Annual 2018 reports just released show that the Russian Central Bank reduced the dollar share of its international reserves to 24.4 percent.
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  January 3, 2019 by Russia Briefing
  

  Russia Spending Billions on National Digital Economic Development Programs

  Russia’s digital economy development national program is to be funded by over US$26 billion over the next five years to make its economy more competitive.
• December 31, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  Russia, India Trade Volumes on the Up

  Trade between Russia and India has been steadily growing and the two nations aim to further boost trade and encourage investment.
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  December 12, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  Russia-EU Trade up 20 Percent in 2018

  Russia and Europe are undergoing a renaissance in relations, with trade between the two rising by 20 percent in 2018 – though still falling short of full potential.