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Featured February 4, 2026

Russia, China, Discuss Increased Gas Supplies, As China Gas Costs Three Times Less Than The European Union

Gazprom’s CEO Alexei Miller has been discussing collaboration in existing and prospective projects with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Board Chairman Dai Houliang in Beijing, according to Gazprom. A company statement says, “The reliable operation of the Power of Siberia gas pipeline, the eastern route, was particularly noted. Gas supplies via the pipeline totaled 38.8 […]

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Featured February 4, 2026

Russian 2025 Agricultural Exports To Iraq Up 2.2 Times

Russia exported agricultural products to Iraq worth US$178 million in 2025, up 2.2-fold from the previous year, while in physical terms supplies increased 2.1-fold to almost 750,000 tonnes, the Russian Agroexport federal center has said. Wheat made up the largest share in exports at almost 400,000 tonnes. More than 108,000 tonnes of barley were exported […]

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February 4, 2026

Russia and Myanmar Discussing Energy, Pipelines, Transport and Security

Russia and Myanmar are discussing energy security and training personnel in this sector, according to Sergei Shoigu, the Russian Security Council Secretary. Shoigu is currently visiting Myanmar with a Russian business delegation. He said, “We have also discussed energy security issues. Our delegation includes both energy sector officials and those who are exploring the possibility […]

January 31, 2026

Russia – UAE Bilateral Relations: Key Takeaways from the Putin- Sheikh Mohamed Presidential Summit

On January 29, 2026, the Kremlin once again became a focal point of global diplomacy as President Vladimir Putin held extensive talks with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The geopolitical and economic substance of the meeting reflected the consolidation of a Russia-UAE strategic partnership at a moment […]

January 30, 2026

UAE Wants To Partner With Rosatom In Financing International Nuclear Power Projects

The United Arab Emirates is discussing involvement in the Russian state atomic energy corporation Rosatom’s projects in third countries, including Turkiye, as an investor, according to Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev. He has stated that “We’re actively inviting our UAE partners to our projects in third countries, and they’re displaying an interest in projects in Central […]

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January 30, 2026

Russia Eyes Maritime Security Centre In Oman

Russia’s The Maritime Board Chairman Nikolai Patrushev has visited the Maritime Security Center in Muscat, Oman, and discussed the possibility of cooperation with Russia on security issues within the center’s remit, according to the Russian Maritime Board. Patrushev discussed with the Omani side the possibility of joint work on issues that are on the radar […]

January 30, 2026

Egypt To Further Develop Strategic Trade and Investment Relationship With Russia

Egypt is keen on further strengthening its strategic partnership with Russia in the fuel and energy complex, Egypt’s Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi has said. He has been meeting with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev during a Russian State Duma delegation visit to Cairo. The talks involved Duma Energy Committee Chairman Nikolai Shulginov, […]

January 30, 2026

Russia – Central African Republic Bilateral Relations – January 2026 Update

Russia and the Central African Republic (CAR) have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations, in a telephone conversation held between Russian President Vladimir Putin and CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadera on Wednesday (January 28). Touadera was re-elected as CAR President in December, obtaining a large democratic majority. During the discussion, the leaders reaffirmed “their mutual commitment to […]

January 29, 2026

Russia–Syria Presidential Talks: Analysis

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Ahmed al-Sharaa, at the Kremlin on January 28. The talks focused on political, economic, and military base security cooperation and coordination, as well as expanded collaboration in trade, investment, and post-war reconstruction. Notably, this visit marks President al-Sharaa’s second trip to Russia […]

January 29, 2026

India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Announces Joint Venture With Russia’s UAC To Produce Sukhoi Superjets

India’s state-backed Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has entered into a joint venture with Russia’s PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to manufacture Sukhoi SJ-100 superjets. The SJ-100 is a twin-engine, narrow-body Russian regional passenger aircraft already in commercial service, with more than 200 units operating across 16 airlines worldwide. Under the arrangement, HAL will have the […]

January 29, 2026

Russia’s UAC Sells Six Ilyushin Il-114-300 Turbojets To India’s Flamingo Aerospace

Russian aviation giant United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has signed a deal to supply six Ilyushin Il-114-300 aircraft to India’s Flamingo Aerospace during the Wings India 2026 International Aviation Exhibition at the southern Indian city of Hyderabad on Wednesday (January 28). UAC stated that “The cooperation program is aimed at meeting India’s growing regional aviation needs. […]