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By Rhod Mackenzie
Gold has become a new way of saving for Russians. Last year saw the highest volume of purchases of gold bars, coins and jewellery in a decade. Russia was among the top five gold-loving countries. Why has demand for this type of investment soared, and what happened to the love of...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The Russian MC-21,is in the category most popular type of airliner in the world a single aisle medium range aircraft, and it has become a symbol of Russia's ability to overcome the vast number of sanctions imposed on it by the US and its allies. Now Rostec has confirmed that the...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The concentration of production of critical minerals (nickel, copper, lithium, etc.) in a small number of countries and the imposition of export restrictions by the 2030s could create serious problems for high-tech industries around the world. This is the conclusion reached by ana...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The global financial system is no longer exclusively a matter for the West. The decision by the Chinese agency CCXI to assign a BBB+g credit rating to Russia is not merely a technical assessment; it is a symbol of a global turning point. It is evident that Fitch, Standard and Poo...
By Rhod Mackenzie
According to S&P Global, seaborne exports of Russian crude oil increased by more than 50% in April, reaching a 13-month high. In particular, oil tankers from G7 countries have been actively involved in transportation. Lets explore the reasons behind Western ships' increased invol...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping's talks have increased the likelihood of the signing of a new historic gas contract with China this year, under the Power of Siberia 2 project. The primary concern is the cost of future supplies. There are even rumours that Russia will sell gas to Ch...
