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Featured July 26, 2026

Russia’s Three Day ASEAN & Global South Meetings In Manila: Key Takeaways & Analysis

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has held three days of meetings in Manila with all the ASEAN countries, in addition to meetings with India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Brazil and the United States. These took place under the Russia-ASEAN Summit, the ASEAN Regional Forum and the East Asia Summit. We provide detailed analysis of each of these discussions as well as examine the geopolitical and trade dynamics.

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Featured July 23, 2026

Indonesia Begins Imports Of Russian Oil

The first shipment of oil from Russia’s Far Eastern Kosmino Port has arrived in Indonesia. The country is prioritizing its internal energy security above sourcing and sanctions issues.

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July 20, 2026

The Russia-Latin America Strategic Cooperation Forum (CORAL 2026): Trade Development and Economic Analysis

We review the Russia-Latin America Strategic Cooperation Forum (CORAL 2026) which has just taken place in Sao Paulo. Participants included Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Chile, Venezuela, Paraguay, Ecuador and Russia in what was an important regional trade development event. We provide a country by country analysis and the latest Russia-Latin America trade intelligence.

July 17, 2026

Russian Development Fund To Manage Russia’s Industrial Zone In Egypt

Russia and Egypt have agreed on the operational and management partner for the Russian Investment Zone at Port Said. Russia’s Crystal Fund will provide incentives for Russian manufacturers to establish operations in the zone, with the zone itself also tax and other benefits.

July 9, 2026

Russia, Ethiopia Bilateral Relations: July 2026 Update

Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, has met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abey Ahmed in Addis Ababa to discuss developing bilateral trade and investment. This tripled in 2025 with plenty of interest in their mutual agricultural sectors – fertilizers, grains, and coffee.

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July 8, 2026

Russian, Indonesian Trade & Industry Ministries Sign Co-Operation Agreements

The Russian and Indonesian Ministries of Trade & Industry have signed a Cooperation Agreement in the industrial sector, with Russia expressing interest in Indonesian shipping, aviation, and infrastructure including construction of the new capital city at Nusantara.

July 8, 2026

African Union Chairman Meets Russian Foreign Minister In Ethiopia

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov has met with Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the African Union chair, in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Russia is pro-African development and wants to see it gain seats on the UN Security Council.

June 30, 2026

Iraq Eyes BRICS Membership

The Iraq Ambassador to Russia, Dr. Abdul-Karim Hashim Mostafa has said it would be a ‘good idea’ for Iraq to join the BRICS, depending on the terms. Such a move would almost certainly face US opposition.

June 28, 2026

Russian Arbitration Moves East As BRICS Arbitration Court Mooted

Russia needs to better secure its arbitration reach by both developing Bilateral Investment Treaties with Global South nations, and / or establishing a BRICS arbitration centre. We can expect a flurry of BIT agreements being signed in the coming months.

June 26, 2026

Russia’s Roscosmos Discusses Space Station Development With India’s Space Research Organisation

Russia’s Roscosmos with working with the Indian Space Research Organization on multiple space projects, including the BRICS Space Council as well as assistance with India’s planned Bharatiya Antariksh Space Station, planned for deployment in 2028.

June 25, 2026

Multiculturalism Not Dead: The Russia-India Bollywood Film “Persimmon Of My Love” Gets Rave Reviews

Is multiculturalism dead – or just moving away from the West to the Global South? The joint Russia-India film ‘Persimmon of my Love’ has been playing to rave reviews on a national release in Russia, while co-BRICS film productions are also underway between Russia and Brazil, China, Egypt, Iran and Indonesia amongst others.