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Russia-Central Asia 2025 showed growth volumes surpassing US$45 billion and Russian energy (gas, LPG) exports significantly up, driven by Central Asian states balancing ties with Russia and China. Key developments include increased Russian gas & LPG supplies, new integration initiatives like CIS+ formats, and Central Asia’s multi-vector foreign policies amidst sanctions pressure, highlighting Moscow’s continued economic push despite competing global interests. Master the business environment of Central Asia with a Russian focus. Analyze EAEU market integration, investment projects, and trade dynamics for businesses operating in or with this strategic region.

Putin
Featured May 10, 2026

Analysis of Putin’s May 9 Press Conference, His Meetings with Global South Leaders, and the Direction of Russia’s Pivot to the Global South

Russia’s President Putin gave a detailed speech on May 9 (Victory Day) in which he discussed his thoughts and Russia’s strategy as concerns its immediate direction towards the Global South. He commented specifically about Central Asia, the Middle East, South Asia and China as well as Europe, and how he sees global developments pan out. This article will be of interest to all Russia-watchers, geostrategic analysts as well as politicians in the West and Global South.

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CAREC
Featured May 9, 2026

CAREC Member States Discuss CARTIF Trade & Investment Agreement

The CAREC group of Central Asian nations is to expedite their regional comprehensive and transparent regional cooperation mechanism to facilitate cross-border trade and investment. These will link with Russian and Chinese digital logistics networks to the east and west and further enhance multilateral, Eurasian trade efficiencies.

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May 6, 2026

Kazakhstan Oil To Be Rerouted To Russia and Caspian Countries Instead Of Germany 

Kazakhstan is having to redirect oil exports flows away from Germany due to Ukrainian refusals to open the Druzhba pipeline to the EU. Supplies are instead being redirected to Russia and the Caspian states. Kazakhstan has been supplying about 2.5% of Germany’s total annual oil imports, with the current situation increasing more pressure on Germany’s fragile economic state.

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Hong Kong Investors
April 29, 2026

Hong Kong Eyes Central Asian IPOs As China’s Belt & Road Initiative Attracts Investors

Hong Kong is attracting interest from Central Asian nations as a capital raising financial centre, with Kazakhstan’s Sovereign Wealth Fund owned national railway company looking to raise money via a Hong Kong IPO this year. This marks a profound shift in Hong Kong’s traditional financial markets and signifies a new direction in bringing China Belt & Road Initiative related projects to the territory to raise finance.

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