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Featured May 3, 2026

Russia – Kazakhstan Bilateral Relations: May 2026 Update

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has been visiting the President and Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan in Astana. The two countries bilateral trade dipped slightly last year, and with joint memberships in the Eurasian Economic Union, Commonwealth of Independent States and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, plus increasing need for developing China transit, both parties signed a development agreement for 2027-2028.

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Featured April 29, 2026

Vladivostok-China Ports Maritime Freight Services Up 38% In Q1 2026

Russia’s FESCO Transportation Group have recorded a 38% increase in shipments between Chinese Ports and Vladivostok in Q1 2026 over the same period last year, with the bulk of these being Chinese exports to Russia.

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April 28, 2026

Russia-ASEAN/Southeast Asia Relations in 2026: Energy, Trade Diversification, Defense and Strategic Realignment

A comprehensive overview of Russia’s trade and investment with the ASEAN nations between 2026 and 2031. We analyse all elements of mutual trade opportunities as many ASEAN countries face ongoing Middle East-driven oil supply disruptions and fertilizer supply chain and production cost uncertainties, alongside broader geopolitical realignments. Essential intelligence for anyone in the ASEAN trade space.

April 27, 2026

Russian Defense Minister Holds Talks In North Korea

The Russian Defense Minister has been visiting Pyongyang and meeting with North Korea’s top military officials, as well as the President, Kim Jong-un, with the two sides agreeing a strategic military alliance to 2031.

April 26, 2026

Strait Of Hormuz Alternatives: Russia’s FESCO Makes First Direct Voyage From Novorossiysk to Jeddah

Russia’s FESCO transport group have been making maritime deliveries to the Middle East markets and avoiding the Strait of Hormuz by introducing direct shipping services between Russia’s southern ports and Jeddah, in Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea.

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April 25, 2026

Russia’s Foreign Talent Programme Attracts Overseas Professionals

2,500 foreign nationals have registered on a new Russian portal designed for skilled foreign nationals seeking expedited relocation to Russia, according to the Russian Agency for Strategic Initiatives. This includes in-demand specialists, and scientists. Family relocation is a key trend, with 35% planning to move to Russia with spouses and children.

April 24, 2026

Russia’s Container Market Grew 1.9% In Q1 2026

The Russian container market grew by 1.9% at the end of the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 1.8 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEU). This is indicative of a small rebound over trade figures in the same period last year.

April 21, 2026

Russia – China Bilateral Trade Up 15% In Q1 2026: Sectoral Breakdown

China-Russia bilateral trade grew by 15% in Q1 2026, with some surprising trade growth areas aside from oil and gas. In March alone, trade was up 20% on the same time last year. We identify the primary trade growth drivers and compare with previous years.

April 16, 2026

Secondary Middle Eastern Sourced Commodity Shortages That Are Disrupting Global Trade: Impact On United States, Europe, Russia & China

In this article we look at other global commodities that are produced in the Middle East and at how this conflict benefits the United States, as well as areas where Russia also stands to gain. We look at where shortages are likely to arise with the cost of resulting higher prices, and what this means for Europe in particular.

April 15, 2026

Lavrov’s China Visit: Moscow-Beijing Tighten Coordination On Trade, Energy, and Geopolitics: Analysis

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has visited Beijing and met with China’s President Xi Jinping and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. We deep dive the meetings, what was discussed and examine the near 15% Russia-China bilateral trade growth achieved in Q1 2026.

April 15, 2026

Deep Dive Inside the Putin-Prabowo Meeting: Energy, Strategy, and the Future of Russia-Indonesia Ties

The Russian and Indonesian Presidents and their respective economic development teams have met in Moscow. We deep dive the meetings that were held, with an onus on energy, bilateral trade growth and mutual investments. Indonesia has a population double that of Russia and an economy growing five times faster.