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Putin Expects Trade With China to Reach $200Bln ‘Ahead of Schedule’

Russian-Chinese trade turnover will reach $200 billion “ahead of schedule,” President Vladimir Putin said during a videoconference with Chinese...

reluctant allies

Putin and Kazakhstan's Tokayev Reaffirm Ties After Ukraine Tensions

Kazakhstan's president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Monday, with the allies reaffirming historic ties...

U.S. Downgrades Russia from ‘Market Economy’ Status

The United States has stripped Russia of its classification as a “market economy” and downgraded it to a non-market country, the Commerce Department...

Ukraine Blames Russia for Making Grain Export ‘Impossible’

Russia's blockade of grain exports makes it "impossible" for fully loaded ships to leave port, Ukraine charged Sunday after Moscow claimed drone attacks...

trade imbalance

China Ups Russian Imports, Keeps Exports Level – Kommersant

China's imports from Russia surged 50%, while exports grew only 8.5% so far this year.

cleared for passage

First Ukrainian Grain Shipment Sails Through Istanbul

The ship is being watched closely for signs of how well the first agreement signed by Moscow and Kyiv since Russia invaded can hold.

by the backdoor

iPhones, Gaming Consoles Enter Russia As ‘Parallel Imports’ – Kommersant

The items were likely intended for one of the other four members of the Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union.

'alternative mechanisms'

Putin Pushes for Stronger Ties with BRICS Nations

The barrage of Western sanctions against Moscow has pushed Putin to seek new markets.

Russia’s Imports Fall to Two-Decade Low

Russia reportedly imported between $5 billion and $10 billion worth of goods last month.

Tech export ban

U.K. Bans More Exports to Russia, Cuts Ukraine Tariffs

Britain announced it would prevent the export of surveillance and interception equipment.

the less you see

Russia Classifies Customs Data as Sanctions Bite

Russia classified customs data "to avoid incorrect estimates, speculation and discrepancies in imports."

'no-limits' partnership

Russia-China Trade Surges in 2022

China’s trade with war-torn Ukraine also climbed by 10.6% to $4.6 billion.

Russia Metals Firm Severstal to Stop Europe Deliveries

Deliveries to Europe amount to about 2.5 million tons of steel a year on average, making up about a third of the company's total sales, Severstal said...

shipping stoppage

World's Biggest Shipping Groups Suspend Russian Deliveries

Container shipping companies carry the bulk of the world's manufactured goods, making them a vital part of the global trade system.

Russia’s EU Food Embargo Falls Short – Report

Block on European imports could also be prompting a surge in re-exports from Belarus, China and South America.

'undeclared trade war'

China Restricts Russian Seafood Imports After Coronavirus Found on Packaging

Industry leaders warn that Russian seafood producers could lose up to $100 million if the restrictions continue.

contraband cheese

Russia Seizes 40 Tons of Embargoed European Cheeses

The shipment included Dorblu blue cheese and Italian hard cheeses such as Grana Padano.

Russia-North Korea Trade Up Despite Sanctions, Reports Say

Pyongyang has been under UN sanctions since 2006 over its missile and nuclear programs.

Arms, Oil and Influence: What You Need to Know About Russia's First-Ever Africa Summit

The summit reflects Moscow’s efforts to establish a geopolitical foothold on the continent.

economic stagnation

Now It’s Trump’s Fault That Putin’s Economy Just Won’t Grow

The U.S. president’s trade war with China has weighed on the global economy.

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