SCO & BRICS latest news and insights
By Rhod Mackenzie
In the context of Donald Trump's ten-day ultimatum with the threat of the imposition of secondary oil sanctions on countries buying Russia oil, some domestic US analysts may be asking themselves: what is the purpose of these sanctions, why are they being implemented, and what ar...
By Rhod Mackenzie
India continues to purchase Russian oil, its refineries are operating at full capacity, and negotiations are underway for wholesale purchases of raw materials in September. US President Donald Trump has issued a formal request to the government of India, urging them to refrain fr...
By Rhod Mackenzie
China has begun the construction of the most expensive project in history: it is a series of hydroelectric power stations in Tibet. This ambitious project is set to be an engineering marvel and a pivotal component of 21st China’s energy strategy.
But why has it encountered fierc...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Russian oil exports have returned to a level of dynamic growth because of not despite the actions of the EU . Thus, deliveries from the Black Seaport of Novorossiysk have almost doubled in the first half of July.
The jump in shipments was slightly offset by a slight decrease i...
By Rhod Mackenzie
According to the World Bank's latest rankings, the Russian Federation holds fourth position among the world's largest economies in terms of purchasing power parity. It should be noted that only China, the United States, and India are ahead. Japan and Germany are not performing as...
By Rhod Mackenzie
In another of his moments of bombast Donald Trump has threatened to punish buyers of Russian energy resources with 100% trade tariffs if the situation in Ukraine is not resolved to his liking and satisfaction within the next 50 days. The first countries likely to be hit are China...
