Economy
Russian President Vladimir Putin has defended the country’s fiscal position, saying Russia continues to have one of the lowest public debt levels globally despite the presence of a budget deficit. Speaking during the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Putin acknowledged......
Russia is stepping up efforts to transform the Arctic into a major international trade corridor, betting on the Northern Sea Route to strengthen its position in global shipping and expand commercial links with China and other Asian economies. The strategy comes as international interest in Arctic shipping......
The Central Bank of Russia has presented the official logo of the digital ruble, marking another step in the country’s preparations for the broader rollout of its central bank digital currency. The new symbol combines the ruble sign with a circular design featuring the bank’s distinctive......
Royal Air Maroc is strengthening its presence in the Russian market by increasing the frequency of its direct flights between Morocco and Russia, a move expected to improve air connectivity and support tourism and business exchanges between the two countries. Starting October 25, 2026, the Moroccan......
Russia is showing a growing interest in Morocco's energy ambitions. In Rabat, its ambassador Igor Beliaev discusses cooperation prospects around liquefied natural gas and green hydrogen. This development comes as the Kingdom seeks to diversify its energy suppliers and strengthen its role as a regional......
Russia’s economy expanded by 1.3% in the second quarter of 2026, supported by government spending, stronger consumer activity and contributions from several key industries, according to Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov. The latest figure marks a significant improvement from the......
Trade between Russia and China has increased more than thirtyfold over the past 25 years, highlighting the rapid expansion of economic relations between the two countries. The figure was cited by the Russian and Chinese ambassadors to Japan, Nikolai Nozdryov and Wu Jianghao, in a joint article discussing......
India is set to become the first official partner in the history of Russian Energy Week, highlighting the growing strategic relationship between Moscow and New Delhi in the energy sector. The Indian Oil Industry Federation, representing India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, will host......
Russia recorded its highest-ever level of meat and meat-product consumption in 2025, with average annual consumption reaching 100.7 kilograms per person, according to statistics cited by Russian media. The figure was up from 99.9 kilograms per person in 2024, reflecting continued demand for animal-based......
Morocco and Russia are gradually expanding their economic relationship as global trade patterns continue to change in the aftermath of the war in Ukraine. While Rabat maintains close partnerships with Europe and the United States, it has also preserved channels of dialogue with Moscow, focusing on practical......
Russia has taken a major step toward regulating the digital asset sector after President Vladimir Putin signed legislation establishing a legal framework for cryptocurrency trading. The new law officially recognizes cryptocurrencies as a form of property and introduces comprehensive rules governing their......
Russia has expressed its interest in strengthening economic and commercial ties with Morocco, emphasizing that the two countries have significant untapped potential to expand bilateral trade and investment across several strategic sectors. According to the Russian ambassador to Morocco, annual trade......
Russia has expanded its search for alternative fuel supplies by importing a shipment of gasoline from Morocco as it works to address domestic fuel shortages caused by disruptions at several oil refineries. The move reflects Moscow’s broader strategy of strengthening fuel reserves while maintaining......
