Two News Items That Will Lead to a Breakthrough in the Russian Economy

In the Kremlin, there is constant talk about import substitution, technological breakthroughs, and full-fledged economic cooperation on the international stage.

Here are two pieces of news that confirm everything stated by the Kremlin and indicate a significant breakthrough in the Russian economy and international politics. Each news item is more impressive than the last.

First News:

Russia and North Korea have agreed to start supplying apples to the Russian market.

During negotiations held in June 2024, both parties noted the great potential for expanding trade interaction in terms of product supplies, particularly apples, TASS reports, citing Rosselkhoznadzor.

It’s interesting, isn’t it? In such a vast and resource-rich country like Russia, are there no apples of our own? Are they not grown anywhere here? That’s why apples need to be imported from North Korea.

But most likely, in a developed society with the Juche ideology, there is nothing else available except apples. Well, perhaps outdated weapons, but that’s always kept quiet. After all, a country with the second-strongest army in the world cannot be asking for military aid from poor but proud North Korea. But with apples, it’s a different story. Apples are a strategic product that is not shameful to receive from North Korea. Because we absolutely cannot do without these fruits. North Korean representatives pleaded, “Please, buy at least something from us.” Over there, by the way, propaganda is also loudly promoting the supply of apples to Russia as a breakthrough.

The second news is even more epic:

Russian auto parts will be assembled in Africa.

In 2025, Russian manufacturers of automotive parts plan to launch the assembly of their products in Nigeria. The African country is ready to provide tax incentives to Russians, and Russia, in turn, will be able to speed up production and expand its market, said Russian trade representative in the country, Maxim Petrov.

This is already some kind of surrealism. Why produce our parts in Nigeria? Then what to do with them? Bring them back to Russia? A very correct and forward-thinking decision. All of Africa prefers Japanese Toyotas and other well-known auto giants’ vehicles. And they certainly are not planning to switch to Lada-Kalinas.