Russia to start development of nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in 2023
MOSCOW, May 7, 2019, TASS. Research and development (R&D) work to create the first Russian…
Russia
The Russian Federation is an economy of 144 million people. When it joined APEC in 1998, Russia’s real GDP stood at USD 813 billion, while its real per capita GDP was USD 5,500. By 2016, Russia’s GDP and per capita GDP more than doubled at USD 1.6 trillion and USD 11,200 respectively.
Myanmar’s military underscores strategic partnership with China, Russia
NAYPYITAW, May 6, 2019, Myanmar Times. The recent visit of Myanmar’s Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services…
41 people died in plane fire at Moscow airport
MOSCOW, May 6, 2019, TASS. Forty-one people died in the Sukhoi Superjet 100 plane crash…
Trump says relations with Russia have tremendous potential
WASHINGTON D.C., May 5, 2019, TASS. United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday he…
[Analytics] Silk Road expands to Arctic and beyond
During the last hours of the second annual Belt and Road Summit of April 25-27,…
Russia tops global gold buyers list as it turns away from US dollar
MOSCOW, May 3, 2019, RT. Net gold purchases by central banks hit a six-year high…
Russia ready for dialogue on nuclear disarmament, no one has started talks – Kremlin aide
PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Apr 29, 2019, TASS. Russia is ready to back dialogue on nuclear disarmament, but…
Orthodox world celebrates Easter – holiday of the Resurrection of Christ
MOSCOW, Apr 28, 2019, TASS. Orthodox Christians in more than 60 countries are celebrating Easter…
Myamnar’s military to rely on Russian weapons
MOSCOW, Apr 28, 2019, Myanmar Times. The Tatmadaw (military) will use more Russian weapons in…
[Analytics] Why Kim really sought out Putin
When North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived at the Russian far eastern city of…
Kim concludes Russia trip, apparently with Putin’s tepid support
VLADIVOSTOK, Apr 26, 2019, Yonhap. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Friday wrapped up a…
Kim Jong Un seeks way out of impasse with US in his first summit with Vladimir Putin
VLADIVOSTOK, Apr 25, 2019, Bloomberg. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Russian President Vladimir…