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Featured February 20, 2026

Russia-Madagascar Bilateral Relations – February 2026 Update

Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with Madagascar’s interim president, Michael Randrianirina, in Moscow. Putin noted that the two countries have many promising areas of cooperation, including agriculture, geological exploration, energy, medicine, healthcare, and education, saying that “Many students from Madagascar have already received higher education in Russia and are highly qualified.” President Randrianirina emphasized […]

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Featured February 19, 2026

Joint Russia-Iran Ship Repair Facilities Being Planned In Astrakhan

A delegation from Iran’s IRISL Shipping Line has been visiting Russia’s Astrakhan region, with meetings held to discuss developing cooperation in shipbuilding and ship repair. The discussions included the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Energy of the Astrakhan region, Vitaly Shchepin; the Deputy Minister of External Relations of the Astrakhan region, Ilya Toropitsyn; the Director […]

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February 19, 2026

Two More EU Companies Relocate To Russia

Two more companies, Perpecia and Gekolina Investments, have relocated from Cyprus to the Oktyabrsky Island SAR in Kaliningrad. Perpecia is 100% owned by Adorabella LLC, and Gekolina Investments Limited is 100% owned by Chlodwig Enterprises LLC. Both of these companies had previously redomiciled from Switzerland to the Oktyabrsky Island SAR in 2023. They are subsidiaries […]

February 19, 2026

Putin Meets With Head of the Republic Of Ingushetia

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has met with the head of the Republic of Ingushetia, Makhmud-Ali Kalimatov. Ingushetia is part of the Russian Federation yet has some autonomous control. It is situated in the North Caucasus and has a population of about 527,000. Kalimatov stated that the development of local industrial sites and their associated […]

February 19, 2026

Putin Meets With Cuban Foreign Minister In The Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla in the Kremlin and confirmed Russia’s support for the island amid an escalating US blockade. Cuba is grappling with one of its worst energy crises in years after an oil embargo and other US restrictions sharply reduced fuel imports and exacerbated shortages. […]

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February 16, 2026

Russia Achieves Self-Sufficiency From Domestic Potato Harvest

Russia achieved self-sufficiency in potatoes from its own harvest at 97.9% in 2025, with the indicator for the food security doctrine at 95%, the Russian Agriculture Ministry has stated. Russia has also come close to achieving self-sufficiency targets for vegetables and melons at 89.6%, with the doctrine indicator at 90%. According to preliminary data from […]

February 16, 2026

South Korean Imports Of Russian Barley Up 9.3 Times In January

South Korea imported 8,200 tonnes of barley from Russia in January, up 9.3-fold compared to the figure from January 2025, according to Seoul’s customs statistics. The export value of these supplies increased from US$215,000 in January 2022 to US$2 million in January 2025. This means that Russia is now the second-largest supplier of barley to […]

February 16, 2026

Russian Molasses Exports Up 2.2 Times In 2025

Russia’s exports of molasses rose 2.2 fold in 2025, to reach nearly US$58 million in value. In physical terms, shipments increased 28% to 555,000 tonnes, the Agroexport federal center has said. Molasses are derived from sugar beet and are used as a sweetener in numerous consumable products from beer to sauces and baking. The main […]

February 3, 2026

Russia To Provide Cuba With Financial & Energy Support

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, has spoken with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez and stated that Russia would continue providing the required political and financial support to the country, according to a Russian Foreign Ministry statement. They said that “The Russian side reaffirmed its principled position that exerting economic and military pressure on Cuba […]

February 3, 2026

Russia’s Sibagro To Begin Pork Exports To North Korea

Russia’s Sibagro Group plans to begin exporting pork to the North Korean market in Q1 this year, the company has announced. Based in Belgorod, near Ukraine, Sibagro has passed Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) certification and obtained the right to export meat products and offal to North Korea. Sibagro plans to expand […]

February 3, 2026

Russia Becomes Leading Exporter of Chicken Feet To China

China boosted imports of chicken feet from Russia 10% year-on-year to 109,000 tons and 5% year-on-year to a value of US$327 million in 2025, according to data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC). This means that Russia became the world leader among exporters of this product to China in terms of revenue, surpassing Brazil […]