China and Brazil deal a blow to US dollar-powered bullying
Ditching the American currency in trade will diminish Washington’s ability to impose its will
https://www.rt.com/news/573935-china-brazil-deal-us-dollar/
01.04.2023
India set to ditch US dollar in cross-border trade
India’s central government has unveiled its new Foreign Trade Policy, which is expected to facilitate greater trade, boost manufacturing, help to shift away from the US dollar, and make the rupee a global currency.
https://www.rt.com/business/573966-india-ditch-dollar-rupee-trade/
31.03.2023
Saudi-Arabia liittyy Kiinan ja Venäjän johtaman turvallisuusjärjestö SCO:n kumppaniksi
Aiemmin voimallisesti Yhdysvaltojen ja lännen talutusnuorassa kulkenut Saudi-Arabia jaksaa nyt hämmästyttää suunnanmuutoksellaan kohti moninapaista maailmaa. Palautettuaan diplomaattisuhteet Iraniin, Riad on aloittanut neuvottelut liittymisestä BRICS-talousunioniin ja nyt myös Shanghain turvallisuusjärjestö SCO:hon.
https://mvlehti.net/2023/03/31/saudi-arabia-liittyy-kiinan-ja-venajan-johtaman-turvallisuusjarjesto-scon-kumppaniksi/
30.03.2023
China, Brazil reach deal to de-dollarize trade
China and Brazil have reached a deal to trade in their own currencies, ditching the US dollar as an intermediary, the Brazilian government said Wednesday, Beijing's latest salvo against the almighty greenback.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/03/30/700654/China-Brazil-ditch-dollar-trade
29.03.2023
Iran expects long-term strategic pact with Russia to be finalized ‘in a month’
The remarks were made by Iran's top diplomat at a joint press conference with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow on Wednesday following the delegation-level talks between the two sides.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/03/29/700615/Iran-Amir-Abdollahian-Russia-cooperation-deal
26.03.2023
China, Russia Became World's Trade Surplus Leaders in 2022
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China and Russia became world leaders in the trade surplus in 2022, breaking their own records for this indicator, according to Sputnik calculations based on data from national statistics.
https://sputniknews.com/20230326/china-russia-became-worlds-trade-surplus-leaders-in-2022-1108795654.html
26.03.2023
Honduras Severs Diplomatic Relations With Taiwan
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Foreign Ministry of Honduras has announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Taiwan. According to the statement, Honduras recognizes the government of the People's Republic of China as the only legitimate government.
https://sputniknews.com/20230326/honduras-severs-diplomatic-relations-with-taiwan-1108792770.html
25.03.2023
Erdogan, Putin Discuss Situation in Ukraine by Phone
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, during which the two leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine and bilateral relations, the office of the Turkish leader said.
https://sputniknews.com/20230325/erdogan-putin-discuss-situation-in-ukraine-by-phone-1108782191.html
25.03.2023
African country nationalizes ExxonMobil’s assets – Reuters
Chad’s energy ministry has announced the nationalization of all the assets and rights that belonged to a subsidiary of US oil major ExxonMobil, including hydrocarbon permits as well as exploration and production permits, according to a Reuters report on Friday.
https://www.rt.com/africa/573503-african-country-nationalizes-exxonmobil-assets/
24.03.2023
Brazil to propose Ukraine ‘peace club’ with China – media
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet this week with Xi Jinping
https://www.rt.com/news/573549-lula-peace-club-china/
23.03.2023
Joint Russia-Africa bank proposed
Burkina Faso has suggested creating a joint bank with Russia to facilitate financial transactions between the two countries and promote trade, the speaker of the Transitional Legislative Assembly, Ousmane Bougouma, said on Wednesday.
https://www.rt.com/africa/573435-burkina-faso-russia-joint-bank/
22.03.2023
Iran and Russia to expand energy cooperation – official
Tehran wants stronger ties with Moscow amid Western sanctions, according to its economy minister
https://www.rt.com/business/573356-iran-russia-nuclear-energy-cooperation/
21.03.2023
Russia ready to switch to yuan in foreign trade – Putin
“We are for the use of Chinese yuan in settlements between Russia and the countries of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. I am sure that these forms of settlements in yuan will be developed between Russian partners and their counterparts in third countries,” Putin said.
https://www.rt.com/business/573382-russia-yuan-foreign-trade-putin/
21.03.2023
Xi invites Putin to visit China
Xi said on Monday that fostering relations with Russia was “a strategic choice China has made on the basis of its own fundamental interests and the prevailing trends of the world,” since the two nations shared a commitment to building a multipolar world.
https://www.rt.com/news/573355-xi-invites-putin-mishustin/
21.03.2023
Russia is China’s biggest oil supplier – Reuters
January-February volumes spiked more than 20% year-on-year
https://www.rt.com/business/573354-russia-china-biggest-oil-supplier/
20.03.2023
Dmitry Trenin: Here's why Xi's Moscow visit is a key moment in the struggle to end US hegemony
Russia and China fully understand they must stick together to fend off Washington, because if one falls the other is on its own
https://www.rt.com/news/573273-xis-moscow-visit/
20.03.2023
Putin makes prediction about Africa
The continent will become one of the leaders of the emerging multipolar world, the Russian president has said. The president made the remarks at the International Parliamentary Conference ‘Russia – Africa in a Multipolar World,’ which kicked off in Moscow on Monday and brought together representatives of some 40 nations. The conference comes ahead of the second Russia-Africa summit, which is scheduled to take place
https://www.rt.com/africa/573294-africa-multipolar-world-leader/
18.03.2023
The battle for African hearts and minds: Here's Why the West is upset about Russia's growing influence on the continent
As France continues to lose influence, Moscow and Washington compete to take its place
https://www.rt.com/africa/573104-struggle-for-africa/
17.03.2023
Xi to visit Russia in a trip of 'friendship, cooperation and peace'
President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from Monday to Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Friday. President Xi's upcoming visit to Russia, viewed as a trip of friendship, cooperation and peace, is expected to further promote China-Russia cooperation and contribute to global peace and development, analysts said.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202303/1287503.shtml
17.03.2023
China ramps up sci-tech self-reliance drive with establishment of new central commission
China has announced to establish a central commission that will be in charge of reviewing major national strategies for scientific and technological development, one of the most powerful changes to the country's innovation system in decades and which paves the way for the rollout of more policies to achieve core technological breakthroughs, experts said.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202303/1287490.shtml
16.03.2023
Cuba accepts Russian payment system
ATMs in Havana allow cash withdrawals in pesos using MIR cards issued in Russia
https://www.rt.com/business/572969-cuba-accepts-russian-mir-payment-cards/
16.03.2023
African nation wants to join BRICS
Zimbabwe considers the group a new force in international relations, a senior politician says
https://www.rt.com/africa/573030-zimbabwe-russia-brics-membership/
15.03.2023
China announces naval drills with Russia and Iran
The ‘Security Bond-2023’ exercises in the Gulf of Oman seek to “inject positive energy” into the region, Beijing said
https://www.rt.com/news/572999-china-naval-drills-russia-iran/
15.03.2023
Syrian president arrives in Moscow for talks with Russian counterpart
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has arrived in Moscow at the head of a ranking delegation for high-level talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/03/15/699890/Syria-Russia-Bashar-al-Assad-arrives-Moscow-talks-Putin
15.03.2023
Zimbabwe poised to ditch dollar in trade with Russia – official
Settlements between the countries could be arranged in local currencies or gold, an African politician has suggested
https://www.rt.com/africa/573019-zimbabwe-russia-ditching-dollar/
14.03.2023
China’s experience in resuming Tehran-Riyadh ties helps mediation for other conflicts worldwide
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said the Saudi-Iran dialogue in Beijing was a successful practice of implementing the Global Security Initiative proposed by China. The facts prove that "divide and rule" and "bloc-to-bloc confrontation" are never the correct ways to handle security issues, he said.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202303/1287264.shtml
14.03.2023
Iran to resume flights with Saudi Arabia after official permits
Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) says flights between Iran and Saudi Arabia will resume after the issuance of official permits, after Tehran and Riyadh restored ties after seven years.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/03/14/699883/Iran-Civil-Aviation-Organization-CAO-Saudi-Arabia-passenger-flights-
13.03.2023
Ayatollah Khamenei: Countries sanctioned by US, Western states must join hands to shatter those bans
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says those countries that have been put under unilateral sanctions by the United States and its Western allies must join hands to destroy those sanctions. Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a meeting with the visiting Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Monday.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/03/13/699799/leader-countries-sanctioned-by-US-West-join-hands-destroy-
12.03.2023
Tree Planting Day in Shanghai
It marks the 45th Tree Planting Day in China on Sunday and a series of activities were held across Shanghai including tree planting at Wusong Pao Tai Wan National Wetland Park in Baoshan district and “tree adopting” for sakura in the zebra-themed space in Changning district. (Photos: Lu Ting/GT)
https://www.globaltimes.cn/galleries/4577.html
12.03.2023
Sudan discusses ditching dollar in trade with Russia
Khartoum is eager to expand trade ties with Moscow, the Sudanese ambassador to Russia has said
https://www.rt.com/africa/572833-sudan-ditching-dollar-russia/
12.03.2023
Iran oil exports hit highest level since re-imposition of US sanctions in 2018
Iranian Oil Minister has said the country’s exports of crude oil have registered their highest level since 2018, after the US unilaterally withdrew from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, and re-imposed sanctions against Tehran to curb the exports and the associated revenue to Iran.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/03/12/699731/Iran-oil-exports-hit-highest-level-since-re-imposition-of-US-sanctions-in-2018
11.03.2023
Russia now among India’s top-five trading partners
Trade turnover between the two countries has tripled this year, data from New Delhi shows
https://www.rt.com/business/572800-russia-india-top-five-trade/
11.03.2023
Yuan share soars in Russian foreign trade – Central Bank
The dollar and euro now make up less than half of Moscow’s export settlements, the regulator says
https://www.rt.com/business/572740-yuan-share-soars-russia-trade/
11.03.2023
Iran calls on international community to fight Islamophobia, act against anti-Muslim hatred
Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has strongly condemned any violence against persons based on religion or belief, stating that the time has come for the international community to combat Islamophobia and take actions against hatred towards Muslims, who constitute a large portion of the world population.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/03/11/699659/Iran-calls-on-international-community-to-fight-Islamophobia,-act-against-anti-Muslim-hatred
10.03.2023
Iran-Saudi détente spells a ‘catastrophe for US hegemony’: Analyst
An American geostrategic analyst and writer has said that the restoration of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia is “a catastrophe for US hegemony, which is founded on permanent instability between any potential allies and competitors.”
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/03/10/699650/Iran-Saudi-d%C3%A9tente-spells-%E2%80%98catastrophe-for-US-hegemony%E2%80%99
10.03.2023
Iran finalizes deal to buy Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia
Iran has finalized a deal to purchase Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia as Tehran and Moscow are keen to deepen defense and economic cooperation in defiance of sweeping sanctions and coercive measures.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/03/10/699635/Iran-Russia-Sukhoi-fighter-jets-mission-UN-Sputnik-deal
10.03.2023
Mauritania to launch massive hydrogen production project
An international consortium led by Germany, Egypt, and UAE will carry out the $34 billion undertaking
https://www.rt.com/africa/572697-mauritania-hydrogen-production/
10.03.2023
China’s focus on high quality devt brings opportunity, vitality to the world
China's new journey toward modernity, featuring high-quality development, will bring fresh opportunities to both the world's developed countries and developing ones, deputies and members at the ongoing two sessions have noted.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202303/1287077.shtml
09.03.2023
Tanzania plans huge LNG project
The Tanzanian authorities have completed negotiations with British energy major Shell and Norway’s Equinor over the construction of a terminal for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG), tapping the country’s huge offshore resources.
https://www.rt.com/africa/572608-tanzania-lng-export-terminal/
09.03.2023
China is competing in a great Asian arms race because it has no other choice
Beijing’s continued militarization is a forced response to US pressure. But can it keep its cool?
https://www.rt.com/news/572539-china-asia-arms-race/
09.03.2023
Russian oil shifts to Middle East – Reuters
The United Arab Emirates has boosted its purchases of Russian crude oil despite increasing pressure from the US and its Western allies to curb trade with Moscow, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing ship tracking data and sources.
https://www.rt.com/business/572573-russian-oil-middle-east/
08.03.2023
Back in the USSR: 15-minute cities have unleashed a wave of conspiracy theories, but the concept is borrowed from a Soviet idea
The concept of a comfortable living area with all the infrastructure on hand has already been tried
https://www.rt.com/russia/572570-ussr-15-minute-cities/
08.03.2023
Iran poised to ditch dollar in trade with Africa
Iran has suggested the establishment of a joint bank with African states to help develop cooperation and to promote trade in local currencies.
https://www.rt.com/africa/572596-iran-africa-boost-trade/
06.03.2023
Iran eyes increased presence in West Africa markets: Minister
Iran eyes increased presence in markets in West Africa as the country plans to sign nearly $2 billion worth of trade contracts and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with countries in the region.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/03/06/699412/Iran-trade-presence-West-Africa-markets-minister
06.03.2023
Leader says poisoning of students 'unforgivable' crime, calls for 'maximum punishment'
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called the suspected poisoning of students in Iran's schools an “unforgivable and big” crime, calling on authorities to seriously pursue the issue.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/03/06/699380/Iran-Leader-poisoning
06.03.2023
Russia and Cuba working to counter US sanctions – ambassador
Moscow and Havana have been implementing financial mechanisms to shield their economic cooperation from US sanctions, Russian Ambassador to Cuba Andrey Guskov revealed last week.
https://www.rt.com/business/572401-russia-cuba-counter-us-sanctions/
06.03.2023
Yuan squeezing out dollar on Russian market – Kommersant
The Chinese currency has outperformed the greenback by volume of trading on the Moscow Exchange for the first time on record
https://www.rt.com/business/572520-yuan-dollar-russian-market/
05.03.2023
Chinese firms filling gaps left by Western brands – Russian envoy
More than 1,000 companies quit the Russian market in the past year due to Ukraine-related sanctions
https://www.rt.com/business/572475-chinese-firms-filling-gaps-russian-market/
03.03.2023
Direct Iran-Venezuela shipping route officially established: Iranian embassy
Iran’s embassy in Caracas says a direct shipping route between the Islamic Republic and Venezuela has been established to enhance trade ties amid US sanctions targeting both nations.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/03/03/699230/Iran-Venezuela-direct-shipping-route-launched
03.03.2023
Russia has ‘adapted’ to sanctions – finance minister to RT
Responsible economic policy has allowed Russia to keep its economy afloat and in many ways improve its performance throughout the past year despite the unprecedented sanctions pressure, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov claimed in an interview with RT on Friday.
03.03.2023
Sudan boosting energy ties with Moscow – official
Sudan is keen to expand cooperation with Russia in oil production and is in talks with the country’s major energy companies as it seeks to cut reliance on crude imports, Acting Sudanese Energy and Oil Minister Mohamed Abdallah told RIA Novosti.
https://www.rt.com/africa/572389-sudan-russia-oil-production-cooperaion/
03.03.2023
Who is the Indian National Security Advisor and why did Putin decide to meet him one on one?
The recent one-on-one meeting between India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Kumar Doval and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow underscored the growing stature of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s key resource for troubleshooting both back home and in key foreign capitals.
https://www.rt.com/india/572316-putin-meeting-doval-modi/
03.03.2023
China dominates global tech race – report
China is leading the world in 37 out of 44 critical and emerging technologies, a Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) study showed on Thursday. According to the security think tank, Beijing has now positioned itself as the world’s leading science and technology superpower.
https://www.rt.com/business/572317-china-dominates-global-tech-race/
02.03.2023
Burkina Faso scraps military pact with former colonial ruler
Burkina Faso has officially renounced a military assistance agreement with Paris and has given France 30 days to withdraw all military personnel from the West African country. The French authorities reportedly received formal notice of the decision on Wednesday.
https://www.rt.com/africa/572295-burkina-france-military-pact/
02.03.2023
Russia’s debt-to-GDP lowest in G20 – data
Russia’s foreign debt decreased for the first time in three years in 2022, official data from the country’s Accounts Chamber showed on Thursday.
https://www.rt.com/business/572308-russia-low-foreign-debt/
28.02.2023
Iranian firm unveils home-made polyurethane foam for use in car seats
An Iranian company has unveiled a home-made polyurethane foam for use in automobile seats, an initiative that is expected to enable the country to cut back on nearly $450 million worth of imports per year. Over the past years, Iran has supported industrial projects that seek to manufacture products whose imports into Iran are either costly or almost impossible because of American sanctions on the country.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/28/699074/Iran-firm-polyurethane-foam-unveiling
28.02.2023
Iran-Russia-China alliance threatens US economic dominance: Analyst
“At present, the oligarchs who control the US government are focused on destroying Russia. The increasing unity of Russia, China and Iran are seen as a grave threat to US economic dominance of the world,” Charles Dunaway said in an interview with Press TV on Tuesday.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/28/699070/Iran-Russia-China-alliance-threatens-US-dominance--Analyst
28.02.2023
Lukashenko’s China trip shows West’s petty-minded sensitivity: Global Times editorial
At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is paying a state visit to China from Tuesday to Thursday. During the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, last September, the two heads of state held a bilateral meeting and announced to upgrade China-Belarus relations to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202302/1286331.shtml
28.02.2023
Russia does not double-deal – Malian PM
Moscow respects the African nation and is a reliable partner, Choguel Kokalla Maiga said
https://www.rt.com/africa/572178-mali-pm-russia-terrorism/
27.02.2023
Macron outlines new Africa strategy
Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France’s military presence in Africa will see a “noticeable reduction” as Paris attempts to counter rising anti-French sentiment fomenting in some of its former African colonies on the continent.
https://www.rt.com/africa/572157-france-africa-macron-tour/
27.02.2023
Brazil allows Iranian flotilla to dock in Rio de Janeiro despite US pressure to bar them
The government of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has allowed a flotilla comprised of two Iranian warships to dock in Rio de Janeiro, ignoring mounting pressure from the United States to bar them.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/27/699019/Iran-warships-dock-Brazil-Rio-de-Janeiro
27.02.2023
Analysts reveal voracious buyers of Russia’s oil products – WSJ
North Africa boosts imports of Russian petroleum products, while volumes of oil refining remain the same, the newspaper says
https://www.rt.com/africa/572094-north-africa-imports-russian-petroleum/
27.02.2023
Russian IT industry expanding – official
Government support has facilitated tech sector development, says deputy PM
https://www.rt.com/business/571849-russian-it-industry-expanding/
27.02.2023
Thousands rally in France, Germany against US-led NATO's involvement in Ukraine war
The chorus against the US-led NATO military alliance's involvement in the Ukraine war is growing louder with tens of thousands of people staging massive protest rallies in France, Germany and other European countries.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/27/698969/Thousands-march-France-Germany-against-NATO
27.02.2023
Russia boosts oil exports to China – Bloomberg
Overall supplies of crude and fuel oil in January reportedly surpassed a record set in April 2020
https://www.rt.com/business/571894-russia-boosts-oil-exports-china/
26.02.2023
Anti-NATO protests hit France
Rallies against the US-led NATO bloc and the supply of weapons to Ukraine have been held across France
https://www.rt.com/news/572112-france-nato-ukraine-protest/
25.02.2023
Iraq opts for yuan settlements in trade with China
The country is looking to cut back on dollar dependence, Reuters reports
https://www.rt.com/business/571925-iraq-yuan-settlements-china/
24.02.2023
Dmitry Trenin: One year on, here's how the Ukraine conflict is changing the world order
The West's failed Ukraine strategy has empowered the Global Majority to reject US domination
https://www.rt.com/news/571927-war-reshaping-world-order/
23.02.2023
Iran’s 'religious democracy'
Ayatollah Khamenei says Iran's political system brings democracy and freedom in combination with religion, which as a result disrupts the West's plans to loot global resources and hold sway over world nations under the pretext of liberalism and democracy. He believes this is why Iran faces hostile policies from Western countries.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/23/698778/IRAN%E2%80%99S-%E2%80%9CRELIGIOUS-DEMOCRACY%E2%80%9D
24.02.2023
Iran-Russia defense cooperation not against any third party: FM spokesman
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says defense cooperation between Tehran and Moscow dates back to years before the start of the war in Ukraine, stressing that this cooperation is not against any third country.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/24/698795/Iran-Russia-defense-cooperation-not-against-third-party
23.02.2023
Russia Prepares to Open New Embassies in African Countries, Deputy FM Says
Earlier, a number of African countries were visited by a high-profile Russian delegation headed by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who, in the course of a busy travel schedule, held a series of talks with leaders and heads of government on Russia-Africa relations.
https://sputniknews.com/20230223/russia-prepares-to-open-new-embassies-in-african-countries-deputy-fm-says-1107732328.html
22.02.2023
Iran’s Saipa signs €450 mln deal to start car exports to Russia
Iran’s second largest carmaker Saipa has finalized a contract to launch exports to Russia amid efforts by Iranian automotive companies to expand their presence in the Russian car market nearly a year after Western brands left the country because of the sanctions over the Ukraine war.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/22/698701/Iran-Saipa-deal-car-exports-Russia
22.02.2023
Putin, China’s top diplomat vow to bolster cooperation for ‘multipolar’ world
In his meeting with China's top diplomat Wang Yi in Moscow on Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said relations between the two countries are “reaching new milestones" amid tensions with the US.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/22/698705/China-Russia-Putin-Wang-Yi
22.02.2023
China’s top leadership stresses tech self-reliance to tackle foreign technological blockade, urging to bolster basic research
China's top leadership has stressed, twice over the past month or so, making efforts to achieve self-reliance and strength in science and technology, reflecting the great importance that's attached to the country's science and technology development amid increasingly fierce global competition as well as the US' relentless push for a so-called technology decoupling.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202302/1286000.shtml
22.02.2023
China calls for objective probe on Nord Stream blasts, suggests UN to play active role
Incident may become unsettled case as geopolitical wrestling intensifies
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202302/1286018.shtml
22.02.2023
Can India supplant China as the voice of the Global South?
New Delhi seeks to expand its influence over Asian, African and Latin American countries looking for ways out of Beijing’s debt burden
https://www.rt.com/india/571865-india-supplant-china-beijing/
22.02.2023
Venäjän presidentti Putinin liittovaltion tilaa käsittelevä puhe, 21.2.2023 – Kokonaan suomennettuna
Venäjän presidentti Vladimir Putin piti huomattavan federaation tilaa käsittelevän puheen tiistaina 21.2.2023, jonka sisältöä periaatteessa koko maailma, mutta ainakin venäläinen maailma pysähtyi kuuntelemaan. UMV-Lehti julkaisee Putinin pitkän puheen kokonaan suomennettuna, olkaa hyvä.
https://mvlehti.net/2023/02/22/venajan-presidentti-putinin-liittovaltion-tilaa-kasitteleva-puhe-21-2-2023-kokonaan-suomennettuna/
21.02.2023
Presidential Address to Federal Assembly – Full text
Vladimir Putin delivered his Address to the Federal Assembly. The ceremony took place in Gostiny Dvor, Moscow.
http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/70565
21.02.2023
Full text: The Global Security Initiative Concept Paper
China on Tuesday released "The Global Security Initiative Concept Paper."
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202302/1285900.shtml?id=11
21.02.2023
US dollar to lose global dominance – Putin
The Russian president says Moscow will cooperate with its partners to develop a safe system for international settlements
https://www.rt.com/business/571829-dollar-euro-lose-status-putin/
21.02.2023
China says it can now power almost every home with clean energy
Despite increased renewable capacity, the country will still need more oil and gas to grow
https://www.rt.com/business/571473-china-boosts-renewable-power-generation/
19.02.2023
China to offer $8.1bn in investment, finance to Iran’s agriculture projects
China will offer $8.1 billion worth of investment and finance to various agriculture projects in Iran based on agreements reached between the two countries during a recent trip to Beijing by Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi, according to a senior official in Iran’s ministry of agriculture (MAJ).
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/19/698518/Iran-China-agriculture-agreements-invetsment-finance
19.02.2023
‘Colonizers ask us to be enemies of Russia’ – African nation’s FM
Uganda will not succumb to pressure from former colonizers in the West to turn against Russia, as longstanding bilateral relations with Moscow are too important, the Ugandan foreign minister has said.
https://www.rt.com/africa/571727-uganda-colonization-ukraine-odongo/
18.02.2023
Ukraine conflict
Analysis
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/18/698454/Ukraine-conflict-
18.02.2023
Xi calls for high-level China-Africa community with shared future
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday he stands ready to work with leaders of African countries to build a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202302/1285707.shtml
18.02.2023
Iran launches new private airline despite aviation sanctions
Senior government officials from Iran’s ministry of tourism attended a ceremony late on Friday to celebrate the launch of Yazd Air, a private airline which will be based in Yazd, a historic city in central Iran.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/18/698466/Iran-new-airline-launch-Yazd-Air
18.02.2023
India’s imports from Russia soar 400% – media
The surge was triggered by increased purchases of discounted crude oil
https://www.rt.com/business/571689-india-imports-russia-surge-oil/
18.02.2023
More countries join Russia’s SWIFT alternative – Central Bank
The system now includes 115 foreign entities from 14 nations
https://www.rt.com/business/571628-russia-swift-alternative-member-countries/
17.02.2023
UPDATE: China announces joint naval drills with Russia, South Africa to safeguard sea transport, maritime economic activities
China’s Defense Ministry announced on Sunday that the second joint naval exercise between China, Russia and South Africa will be held from Monday to February 27, aiming to safeguard sea transport and maritime economic activities amid the intensive efforts of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) to restore exchanges and cooperation with foreign countries, including opening a destroyer to the public at an international expo in Abu Dhabi, after such interactions were hindered by the pandemic in recent years.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202302/1285684.shtml
17.02.2023
Venezuela, Colombia sign deal to revive trade after 4-year suspension
In a signing ceremony with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at a bridge border crossing, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said he was committed to establishing a common “economic zone” with special conditions for trade.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/17/698373/Venezuela-Colombia-sign-deal-revive-trade-4-year-suspension
17.02.2023
Why the China-Iran partnership matters
Beijing offers Tehran a lifeline amid Western sanctions in exchange for oil and the potential of a ‘sleeping giant’ friend
https://www.rt.com/news/571594-iran-china-partnership-sanctions/
16.02.2023
Iran-China strategic partnership: The big picture
The key takeaway of President Ebrahim Raeisi's state visit to Beijing goes way beyond the signing of 20 bilateral cooperation agreements.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/16/698339/Iran-China-President-Raeisi-visit-strategic-partnership
16.02.2023
GT Voice: US economy, debt mean other nations must diversify reserves
The world's two largest foreign holders of US treasuries, Japan and China, continued to pare down their holdings of US debt in December, data from the US Treasury Department showed on Wednesday.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202302/1285630.shtml
15.02.2023
Armenia’s foreign minister on landmark visit to Turkey to normalize ties
Armenian foreign minister Ararat Mirzoyan made a rare visit to Turkey on Wednesday, underlining a desire to “make peace” with the estranged neighbor in the wake of a devastating quake.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/15/698284/Armenia-Cavusoglu-Nagorno-Karabakh
16.02.2023
Chinese media hail Iran, China for standing up to US, Western hegemony
Reflecting on Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi's ongoing momentous visit to China, the Chinese media have underscored the importance of the visit to the countries' successful efforts to stand up to the US, and Western hegemony.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/16/698294/Iran-China-President-Raeisi-visit-importance-Chinese-media
16.02.2023
President Raeisi: China welcomes Iran’s bid to join BRICS
Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says China has welcomed the Islamic Republic’s bid to join the group of the world’s emerging economies, known as BRICS.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/16/698306/Iran-China-Raeisi-Tehran-BRICS-membership-cooperation-technology-
15.02.2023
President Raeisi: New world order taking shape with Asia as epicenter
Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says a new world order with Asia as its epicenter is taking shape and replacing the previous one.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/15/698253/Raeisi-New-world-order-taking-shape-with-Asia-epicenter
15.02.2023
Western sanctions bring Russia and India closer – diplomat
The two countries have been deepening economic ties despite the pressure, Ambassador Denis Alipov says
https://www.rt.com/business/571481-russia-india-trade-sanctions/
15.02.2023
Russian oil industry thriving under Western sanctions – Bloomberg
Moscow retained oil-service competencies and developed in-house expertise in drilling, data shows
https://www.rt.com/business/571453-russia-oil-industry-eu-sanctions/
15.02.2023
Russia and Bolivia to trade in national currencies – envoy
The agreement will make it easier for both countries to conduct business, the Russian ambassador says
https://www.rt.com/business/571475-russia-bolivia-trade-national-currencies/
14.02.2023
Path of agricultural modernization with Chinese characteristics emphasizes self-sufficiency, common prosperity
Government lists 'solidifying food security' as a key job for 2023
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202302/1285439.shtml
14.02.2023
Xi meets Raisi, injecting new momentum to China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday in Beijing where the two leaders agreed on deepening China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership. The two sides are expected to increase coordination under multilateral platforms such as the UN and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and inject positive energy to regional and global peace.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202302/1285469.shtml
14.02.2023
Raeisi: Consolidation of Iran-China ties ‘effective’ in promoting regional, global security
Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says Iran and China are “friends in hard times,” stressing that further strengthening of relations between the two countries will contribute to the security of the region and the world.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/14/698228/Iranian-President-Ebrahim-Raeisi-China-friends-tough-times-Xi-Jinping-
14.02.2023
Russia to reroute oil exports to ‘friendly’ states – official
Energy supplies will not go to countries that support price caps, Deputy PM Novak has said
https://www.rt.com/business/571403-russia-oil-exports-friendly-states/
13.02.2023
Iran, Zimbabwe seek closer agriculture ties
Iran and Zimbabwe plan to boost their cooperation in the agriculture sector amid Iran’s efforts to increase its presence in export markets in Africa.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/13/698167/Iran-Zimbabwe-closer-agriculture-ties
13.02.2023
Russian diplomat says external pressure, sanctions no obstacle to cooperation with Iran
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says external pressure and sanctions cannot impede her country's cooperation with Iran, stressing that the ongoing illegal restrictions will only help boost the mutual relations.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/13/698169/Iran-Russia-Foreign-Ministry-Maria-Zakharova-sanctions-cooperation-pressure-obstacle-
13.02.2023
President Raeisi: Iran, China consider unilateralism, sanctions as root causes of insecurity, crises
President Ebrahim Raeisi says Iran and China consider unilateralism and cruel sanctions as the root causes of existing crises and spread of insecurity and stress the need for multilateralism as well as worldwide justice.
13.02.2023
Saudi Arabia keen to join BRICS and SCO – envoy
Saudi Arabia is interested in joining the BRICS group of the world’s five major developing economies, as well the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, according to Russia's Ambassador to the kingdom, Sergey Kozlov.
https://www.rt.com/business/571389-saudi-arabia-brics-sco-membership/
13.02.2023
Russia's trade with African country up more than 50% – ambassador
Tunisian goods are commercially viable and show full potential for replacing EU products, Russian envoy says
https://www.rt.com/business/571371-tunisia-russia-trade-soars-sanctions/
12.02.2023
China announces visit of Iranian president
Ebrahim Raisi is coming to Beijing at the invitation of Xi Jinping, the Chinese Foreign Ministry says
https://www.rt.com/news/571378-china-iran-raisi-xi/
12.02.2023
Russia-Türkiye trade doubles – diplomat
Russia’s trade turnover with Türkiye has been expanding rapidly and reached $70 billion in 2022, the Russian Consul General in Istanbul Andrey Buravov told RIA Novosti on Friday.
https://www.rt.com/business/571303-russia-turkey-trade-doubles/
12.02.2023
Brazil wants Russian investment in energy sector – envoy
South America’s largest economy is aiming for more cooperation with Gazprom, according to its ambassador
https://www.rt.com/business/571269-brazil-wants-russian-investment/
12.02.2023
China-Russia border city Heihe regaining vitality
Locals and visitors in Heihe, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province enjoy shopping and delicious food on February 11, 2023 as the border city regains vitality after China downgraded its COVID-19 management in December 2022. Photos: Shan Jie/GT
https://www.globaltimes.cn/galleries/4540.html
11.02.2023
A new era starts for China-Cambodia community with a shared future
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia Hun Sen, who is also the old friend and good friend of the Chinese people, paid a three-day official visit to China after the Chinese New Year.
https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/02/11/a-new-era-starts-for-china-cambodia-community-with-a-shared-future/
11.02.2023
Russia and Iran to boost transactions in national currencies – official
Economic cooperation between the two countries has been gaining momentum, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry
https://www.rt.com/business/571271-russia-iran-transactions-national-currencies/
11.02.2023
Brazilian ex-president to chair BRICS bank
Dilma Rousseff will head the group’s New Development Bank until the end of Brazil’s presidency in 2025
https://www.rt.com/business/571321-brics-bank-brazil-dilma-rousseff/
11.02.2023
Türkiye and Russia developing new payment system – diplomat
An alternative to Russia’s Mir could be developed by summer, an ambassador announced
https://www.rt.com/business/571239-turkey-russia-new-payment-system/
10.02.2023
US signals U-turn on plans to sanction India over purchasing Russian oil
US President Joe Biden’s administration has no plans to sanction India over its continued purchase of oil from Russia, despite a US-led anti-Moscow oil embargo targeting the Kremlin over the war in Ukraine.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/10/697979/US-backtrack-India-oil-purchase-Russia
10.02.2023
Defying sanctions, Russia will replace Siemens turbines with Iran-made ones: Report
Russia will reportedly replace German-made hydropower-plant turbines with Iranian-made ones as Western sanctions have halted operations of Siemens in Russia since February 2022.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/10/697989/Russia-Siemens-turbines-Iran
10.02.2023
The future of Russia-India relations is sound, just ask the diplomats who know best
Senior figures from both countries gathered to mark a key anniversary in bilateral relations, and define future possibilities
https://www.rt.com/news/571255-future-of-russia-india-relations/
09.02.2023
Iran’s vehicle output up 20% y/y in 10 months to Jan. 20
Iran’s vehicle output rose to a four-year record of nearly one million in the 10 months to late January, according to figures by the country’s ministry of industry (MIMT).
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/09/697921/Iran-vehicle-output-increase-MIMT-figures
07.02.2023
Iran starts preparations for dairy exports to Japan
Iran is planning to launch dairy exports to Japan amid efforts to boost the presence of Iranian companies in international agrifood markets.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/07/697777/Iran-dairy-exports-Japan-plan
06.02.2023
Iran, Russia catch their breath with new banking deal: Expert
A senior international sanction expert says a recent banking deal between Iran and Russia could be a major opportunity for the two countries to fight off the financial risks posed by foreign sanctions on their bilateral and international trade ties.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/02/06/697724/Iran-Russia-banking-deal-impact-sanctions-expert
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