Caucasus News & Analysis

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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.

Armenia
Featured October 27, 2025

Russian Ministries Order Improved Agricultural Rail Connectivity To Armenia Via Azerbaijan

The Russian Agriculture Ministry and Russian Railways have ordered the development of agricultural supply chain routes to Armenia via Azerbaijan, according to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk.   Azerbaijan has also confirmed the possibility of using its railway network for the export of agricultural products from Russia to Azerbaijan. Overchuk said that “Two days ago, […]

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Railway
Featured August 27, 2025

Russia’s Belt & Road Initiative Completes Digitization of Azerbaijan-Georgia Railway Line

Russian engineers have completed the digitalization of the Baku–Boyuk-Kesik railway line, a key corridor linking Azerbaijan and Georgia. The final stage of the project has involved modernizing the 122-kilometer Ujar–Hajigabul section, which had not been upgraded since 1980. The project was carried out by Natsproyektstroy, a leading Russian infrastructure holding comprised of more than 100 […]

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