Russia’s Position amid Emerging Trade Partnerships

... opportunities seem limited since the West remains deeply reluctant to view Russia as an equal trading partner, while new markets can only be found in those countries that are outside these global agreements. Does Russia have any chance for development outside TPP and TTIP limits? No clear-cut answer is apparent in the immediate term. As for the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) and BRICS, their cooperation potential remains great, but still has to prove its economic worth. Importantly, U.S. trade with China (USD 590 billion),...