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Serbia pushes for gas deal in Beijing meeting with Putin
Russia remains a key supplier of energy to Serbia and an ally in Belgrade’s dispute with Kosovo, despite strains in their relationship over the war in Ukraine.
Russian petrochem major Sibur eyes $400mn bond sale, IPO still on the cards
Russian petrochemical major Sibur opened the order book on August 28 for its new five-year US dollar-denominated bonds series 1R-08 with a fixed monthly coupon and a volume of up to $400mn, according to Cbonds.
Russian state Max messenger mandatory across all devices
As of September 1, the Max messenger of state-controlled internet major VK is legally prerequired to be preinstalled on every smartphone and tablet sold in Russia, as well as be featured mandatory on the Russian app store RuStore, including on Apple.
Xi pitches an equitable “multipolar” world order leveraging Global South “mega-markets power” at SCO summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Global South leaders to leverage their "mega-scale market" and strive for a new equalitarian multipolar world order at the SCO summit in China.
Can the SCO shield Iran from Western pressure?
As Tehran continues to face mounting pressure from the US and its European counterparts, the strategic value of other alliances is becoming more pressing following the so-called 12-day war with Tel Aviv and Washington.
Russia's manufacturing sector remains under pressure despite signs of stabilisation
Russian manufacturing activity continued to contract in August, although at a slower pace, as persistent weakness in demand weighed on output and new orders, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data published by S&P Global.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is coming of age
More than two and half decades after it was founded as a regional security organization to secure porous borders in the depths of Central Asia, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is coming of age as it expands its reach and agenda.
BRICS leaders gather in China to coordinate anti-Trump alliance
The EU’s 27 foreign ministers will debate seizing Russia’s frozen $200bn at an informal gathering in Copenhagen, as the leading BRICS nations gathered in Beijing to form a common strategy to deal with US trade aggression on August 30.
EU foreign ministers meet to discuss Russia problem
European foreign ministers gathered in Copenhagen to discuss a number of issues with holding Russia to account for the war with Ukraine at the top of the agenda.
COMMENT: Russia’s size is its Achilles’ heel as Ukraine targets its oil infrastructure
Since August the Armed Forces of Ukraine has mounted a continuous barrage on Russian refineries that has reduced output by 20%. Russia is so big that the Kremlin can’t protect all its pipelines and refineries.
Modi and Xi push reset as trade pressures force India and China closer together
For Modi, at least for now, the shift feeds into his narrative of a multipolar order, and one where India is not forced into binary choices between Washington and Beijing.
High profile Euromaidan revolutionary and top Ukrainian politician gunned down in Lviv
Andriy Parubiy, a key Euromaidan revolution figure and former Rada speaker, was assassinated in Lviv on August 30.
MOSCOW BLOG: a tale of two sets of talks
There are two sets of talks going on at the moment. In one set, Europe is trying to help its ally bring an end to the conflict in Ukraine with a “just peace”. In the other Trump just wants to do business with Russia.
Cold War-era missile agreements are back on the agenda and could provide badly needed peace deal negotiation middle ground
Restarting talks on renewing the Cold War missile treaties is one of the best options of kicking off serious peace negotiations between Russia and the West and now its back on the agenda.
Russia making steady gains in the battle for the Donbas
Russian forces have made significant territorial advances across several fronts in eastern Ukraine since July, and the battle for the key logistical hub of Pokrovsk is still raging.
India set to boost Russian oil imports despite US tariffs
Indian imports of Russian oil are expected to increase in September as New Delhi presses ahead with purchases despite new US punitive tariffs
A look at the Indian industries hardest hit by US tariffs
India has emerged as one of the hardest hit nations under fresh tariff measures imposed by the United States, with Indian exports to its largest single market now facing duties of up to 50%.
Migrants in Moscow spooked by government order to download geolocation app by Sept 1
“Amina” surveillance will inform interior ministry of guest workers’ exact whereabouts.
Deathonomics: Russia’s war in Ukraine creates a new kind of middle class
Deathonomics: Russia’s war in Ukraine creates a new kind of middle class Some economists have dubbed it “deathonomics”. Russia’s heavy military spending is transforming income profiles. The trouble is you might be dead at the end of it.
Hungary sues EU over use of frozen Russian asset income for Ukraine aid
Hungary has launched a lawsuit against the EU over the use of billions of euros in interest accrued from frozen Russian sovereign assets to finance military support for Ukraine.