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Russia becomes China's largest crude oil supplier

Russia overtook Saudi Arabia as China's main oil supplier last year. Imports organized with the help of middlemen and shadow tankers reached a record level.

By Redaktion Table

State banks restrict lending to Russia

Although China rejects Western sanctions against Moscow, Chinese state banks continue to restrict their cooperation with Russian clients to avoid becoming the target of new US secondary sanctions themselves.

By Redaktion Table

The West or Russia – who will last longer?

As successfully as Ukraine has resisted Russian aggression so far, Moscow is betting on time and on dwindling Western support. The question of who will hold out longer is becoming increasingly important.

By Viktor Funk

European elections: how foreign powers can exert influence

There is great concern that the European elections and other elections in the EU this year will be influenced from outside. Disinformation campaigns are the main focus of attention, but political parties can also become a gateway.

By Falk Steiner

Sanctions: Austria gives up resistance

Austria is giving up its blockade of the twelfth EU sanctions package against Russia. Ukraine had previously removed the Austrian Raiffeisen Bank International from a blacklist.

By Redaktion Table

Export yay, import nay

China's exports have risen for the first time in six months. In November, exports increased by 0.5 percent compared to the same month last year, defying analysts' expectations of further declines.

By Felix Lee

Finland closes last border for passenger traffic to Russia

Finland's last border crossing to Russia will be closed this week. At least temporarily. The country continues to criticize Russia for facilitating border crossings.

By Alina Leimbach

High-level military talks in Moscow

By Redaktion Table

China and Russia deepen economic cooperation

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North Korea may supply ammunition to Russia

By Redaktion Table