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Russia’s trade and investment with Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia is increasing as the region becomes more integrated with the larger INSTC multimodal logistics network throughout to the Middle East, East Africa, and South Asia. Discover the Caucasus as a strategic business and logistics hub connecting Russia and Asia. Explore transport corridors, trade opportunities, and investment potential in this critical economic region.

Dagestan Agricultural
Featured October 21, 2026

2026 DagAgroCaspian Forum: From Cucumbers, Greenhouses & Tractors: Targeting Dagestan’s Agricultural Technology and International Trade

The 2026 DagAgroCaspian Forum has just concluded in Dagestan, showcasing Russian and regional agricultural technologies and featuring participants from China, India, and the Middle East. Over 100 companies took part, showcasing a significant variety of agricultural equipment and produce, with the commercial proposition being the connection between agricultural growth and the equipment required to sustain it. We dig into the forum’s details.

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Armenia Participation
Featured October 21, 2026

Eurasian Economic Union Drafts Up Report On Suspending Armenia’s Participation

The Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, the governing body for the Eurasian Economic Union, has compiled a report on Armenia’s potential departure from the bloc and moves to join the European Union. A decision whether to suspend Armenia from the EAEU will be made in December. We examine what the report states, the likely economic impact of an Armenian suspension, and what happens next.

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Azerbaijan Economic
October 19, 2026

Russia-Azerbaijan Economic Discussions Put 2026 Trade, Investment & Logistics In Focus: Analysis

Russia’s recent trade and bilateral development ties with Azerbaijan have been erratic due to political tensions and regional problems. However both sides now seem ready to move ahead, especially as they both participate in the Western corridor of the INSTC and stand to gain from increased trade along this route. We deep dive the bilateral dynamics and assess what is happening in terms of mutual commercial and regional infrastructure and investment developments – including links with Iran.

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Akbhazia Bilateral
October 14, 2026

Russia, Abkhazia Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update

The Russian and Abkhazia Foreign Ministers have meet in Moscow for their annual trade evaluation discussions. Bilateral trade is showing strong growth, based on the back of a significantly developing tourism sector, helping Abkhazia develop its own economic strengths without having to rely on Russian aid or loans. Abkhazia’s nominal GDP reached over US$1billion for the first time last year and is continuing to show sustainable increases.

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South Ossetia Relations
October 14, 2026

Russia, South Ossetia Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update

The Russian and South Ossetian Foreign Ministers have met in Moscow to discuss their mutual trade, and South Ossetia’s development. South Ossetia is hampered by a lack of international recognition and relies upon Russia for much of its GDP. However, there are plans in to develop self-sustaining industries such as tourism to allow South Ossetia increasing economic independence. Targets are for the current GDP to increase by 60% by 2030.

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Turkiye Cooperation
June 18, 2026

The Lavrov-Fidan Talks: Russia and Türkiye’s Eurasian Development Cooperation

The Russian and Turkish Foreign MInisters have been holding extensive talks in Moscow. We deep dive what was discussed, and the evolution of bilateral relations into a strategic alliance between the Caucasus and the Middle East with significant implications for Eurasia. This is essential reading for anyone involved in the Black Sea and regional trade and investment.

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