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  December 11, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  Moscow to Expand its Own Payments Systems as Visa and Mastercard Expected to Fall Out of Russian Use

  Further anti-Russian trade sanctions by Washington seek to isolate Russian traders from US controlled payment systems from January 1.
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  December 6, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  Eurasian Economic Union May Adopt Single, Digital Currency

  Members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) may abandon border procedures and adopt a common currency in the future, following the path taken by the EU.
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  December 5, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  Russian Energy Exports Benefit from US-China Trade Spat

  The 90 day truce in the US-China trade war and suspension of additional tariffs has played to Russia’s advantage – an unintended consequence for Washington.
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  November 27, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  Eurasian Economic Union De-Dollarizes 70 Percent of its 2018 Trade

  Member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) increased the share settlements in local currencies to 70 percent in the first half of 2018.
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  November 27, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  Russia, Norway to Develop Arctic Electric Road between Murmansk and Kirkenes

  Russia and Norway have agreed to build an “Arctic Electric Road” between their two countries, in a development that both provides greater connectivity and is eco-friendly. The Arctic Electric Road Project is a joint undertaking between the Murmansk Regional Government and officials in Norway and is on track to build an electric car charging infrastructure[…..]
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  November 26, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  Russia Wants India Trade Barriers Removed

  Russia wants India to remove barriers hindering their mutual trade and capital investment as agreed upon institutionally.
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  November 21, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  Russian Businesses Expand into Vietnam, ASEAN via the Eurasian Economic Union

  Russian businesses are increasingly being introduced to and encouraged to develop business in ASEAN nations as the Eurasian Economic Union spreads its influence over the region.
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  November 17, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  Russia-European Union Update – November 2018

  Russia’s bilateral dialogue with European countries has continued, with the President of Austria and the Prime Minister of Italy’s visit to Russia.
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  November 16, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  Moscow Ranked Sixth in World’s Top One Hundred Cities

  Moscow has a lot to offer in tourism, shopping, and business; it was recently named the world’s sixth-best metropolis in a ranking of 100 major cities.
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  November 15, 2018 by Russia Briefing
  

  Russia, Iran, and Turkey Establish Foreign Trade Action Plan to Cease US Dollar Trade

  Russia, Iran and Turkey will establish a Foreign Trade Action Plan among themselves and will cease to use the US$ as a trading currency between them.