Russia


Prabowo to visit Russia in June, eyes Eurasian bloc trade pact signing
President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia is set to make his inaugural state visit to Russia in June, with the signing of a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as a key focus. Under Prabowo's leadership, Indonesia is strengthening its relationship with Moscow, particularly through its recent entry into the BRICS grouping, which aims to counter Western influence.
Russia appeals for state immunity in $50 billion Yukos case
Russia is currently appealing to block the enforcement of a nearly $60 billion arbitration award related to the Yukos Oil Company case.
The Hague court confirms ruling: Russia must compensate Ukraine's Naftogaz for assets seized in Crimea
A court in the Netherlands has rejected Russia's cassation appeal against the Hague Arbitration Court's decision, which ordered compensation for Naftogaz Group, Ukraine's largest national oil and gas company, for the misappropriated assets in Russian-occupied Crimea.
Russia reaffirms commitment to free trade zone with North African countries, including Morocco
Russia is preparing agreements on a free trade zone with Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria. That's the whole of North Africa.
Russia reaffirms commitment to FTA between India & EEU
Russia and India are committed to strengthening their economic ties, including finalizing a Free Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and India. Both countries aim to increase bilateral trade and address trade imbalances.
German player to pursue multibillion-euro arbitration over Russia energy assets
The “de-facto expropriation of Wintershall’s interests in Russian gas ventures was formalised in December 2023 when President Putin issued decrees invalidating gas sale contracts and transferring assets to Russian companies.
India, Russia aim for speedy conclusion of bilateral investment treaty
Following the expiration of their previous investment treaty, India and Russia are negotiating a new agreement to boost investments and business cooperation. The negotiations, which began in July, were initiated after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Pakistan, Russia plan free Trade Agreement with Eurasian Economic Union
Pakistan and the Eurasian Economic Union explored the possibilities for implementing a free trade agreement and plan to continue discussions to finalize the agreement.
Canada faces $100-million forfeiture ‘test case’ as Russian airline sues over grounded plane
In August 2023, Volga-Dnepr filed a motion of intent to initiate the dispute with Canada under a 1989 treaty that Ottawa penned with the then-Soviet Union, which included a investor-state dispute settlement system.
Russian oligarch launches €15bn lawsuit against Luxembourg
Mikhail Fridman files international arbitration case against Luxembourg after country froze his assets when he was hit by EU sanctions.