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Russia’s exports in 2025 were characterized by shifts in energy trade, increased reliance on Asian buyers and stable, high-demand grain exports, with overall trade figures showing resilience, especially in non-oil/gas sectors, while adapting to new market dynamics. Key trends include exports of crude oil, fertilizers, and grain exports exceeding forecasts. Source products from Russia with confidence. Get insights into Russia’s key export industries, trade finance, and logistics. Essential for importers and businesses building a Russian supply chain.

Oil Up
Featured March 31, 2026

Russia Not To Supply Any Oil To Countries Imposing Price Caps

The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has stated that Russia will not export oil to any countries imposing a price cap. This affects all the G7 nations including the European Union, who have imposed price caps at US$45 a barrel for Russian fuel oil. However, volatility created by the conflict in Iran has seen prices fluctuate between US$75 to above US$100 a barrel while Russia has shifted its energy export priorities to markets in Asia. JP Morgan analysts suggest the price could reach US$150 a barrel if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened soon.

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Serbia LNG Supplies
Featured March 31, 2026

Russia Agrees Extension Of LNG Supplies To Serbia

Russia has agreed to extend a gas supply contract with Serbia ‘on favourable terms’ following conversations between the Russian and Serbian Presidents. The existing contract was due to expire on March 31. Alternative energy supplies to Serbia have significantly dropped since the Iran conflict began, however Belgrade has a good relationship with Moscow meaning it can mitigate against these problems.

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India equipment
March 28, 2026

India To Buy US$25 Billion Of Russian Defence Equipment

India has placed a US$25 billion defence sector order with Russia for various military equipment including S‑400 air defence missile systems, various types of aircraft, and artillery systems, as part of a rapid military modernization drive. India is the world’s fifth‑largest military spender.

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Sri Lanka energy
March 28, 2026

Russia Discusses Energy Cooperation With Sri Lanka

Russia is discussing energy supplies with Sri Lanka, as the country looks to diversify away from an over-reliance on Middle Eastern import supply chains, to alternative suppliers and developing its renewables sector. Sri Lanka has introduced restrictions on energy use in recent weeks due to problems with imports due from Iran.

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Vietnam LNG
March 28, 2026

Russia’s Novatek To Supply LNG To Vietnam

Russia’s Novatek is to supply LNG to Vietnam with initial deliveries of 1 million tonnes. The two sides are also looking at collaborating in numerous other energy fields as Asian supply chains add alternatives to relying wholly on Middle East resources.

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Turkmenistan Ozon Opens
March 28, 2026

Russia’s Ozon Opens In Turkmenistan 

Russia’s Ozon online marketplace has entered Turkmenistan and has partnered with the national postal service to arrange deliveries. Ozon is one of Russia’s largest and pioneering e-commerce companies, often referred to as the “Amazon of Russia”, offering millions of products across multiple categories and sustaining a wide logistics and delivery network. It has had significant growth in Central Asia in recent years.

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Turkiye Fly
March 25, 2026

Russia’s Red Wings To Fly Krasnodar-Bodrum Direct From June to October 

Russia’s Red Wings airline is to start direct flights from Krasnodar to Bodrum in Turkiye during the period June-October to cater for the summer holiday season. Krasnodar airport was closed for three years between 2022-25 due to the special operation in nearby Ukraine. Russian tourists have become a sought-after commodity as they have higher levels of disposable income than Europeans and spend more at their destinations.

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Vietnam NPP
March 24, 2026

Russia, Vietnam Sign Nuclear Power Plant Agreement

Russia and Vietnam have signed Nuclear Energy Agreements that pave the way for the development of a NPP in Vietnam. The agreement provides for the construction of a 2,400 MW NPP, and regulates the terms and key areas of cooperation between the parties in implementing the project. It sets up the necessary legal framework for the plant’s construction and will determine the course of Russian-Vietnamese nuclear cooperation for decades to come.

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