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Featured November 8, 2026

Russia, Bangladesh Sign Trade Agreement: Impact Analysis

Bangladesh and Russia have signed a new institutional framework to expand a bilateral trade corridor worth approximately US$1.7 billion, with an agreement signed in Dhaka on November 5, providing for joint commercial projects, investment promotion, and trade development across agriculture, energy, pharmaceuticals, industrial production, information technology and financial services. We deep dive the agreement and examine exactly what it provides and the opportunities for both Russian and Bangladeshi investors.

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Featured November 8, 2026

Russia, Iran Bilateral Relations: November 2026 Update

Russia’s President Putin has met with Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei in Moscow. Discussions included the construction of gas pipelines from Russia to Iran and Russian gas supplies to Iran, which is preparing for energy shortages during the coming winter as a result of US attacks on its infrastructure. Also on the agenda were updates on the Rasht-Astara railway, grain supplies, and post-war Iran security. We examine the outcomes.

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November 8, 2026

160 Russia-Africa 2026 Cooperation Agreements Open Multi-Billion-Dollar Pipelines In Mining, Nuclear Energy, Agriculture & Logistics: A Deep Dive Critical Analysis

The Russia-Africa Summit produced a substantial Russian pivot to Africa, with billion-dollar deals, banking joint ventures, nuclear energy agreements, port and trade corridor infrastructure developments, and substantial agricultural trade contracts amongst 166 signed contracts. We deep dive the entire deal structuring; who has agreed to do what, where and when in Russian and African investment. This article is of primary interest to anyone involved in the Russia-Africa trade and development space.

November 7, 2026

Russia, Egypt Bilateral Relations, Trade & Investment: October 2026 Update

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has met with Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the President of Egypt during the 2026 Russia-Africa Summit. Egypt is Russia’s largest trade and investment partner in Africa, with bilateral trade growing 14% during 8M 2026 and on target to reach close to US$12 billion for the year. Egypt also hosts two key Russian development projects – the El Dabaa NPP and the Russian Investment Zone at Port Said. We examine the complete bilateral trade and investment developments.

November 7, 2026

Russia, Republic of Congo Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, met with Denis Sassou Nguesso, the President of the Republic of the Congo during the 2026 Russia-Africa Summit. Russia has significant investments in the RoC including nuclear energy projects and cross-border oil pipelines. With the two sides agreeing a bilateral investment treaty, trade and investment are growing. With bilateral trade growing this year, we examine the development picture.

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November 7, 2026

Russia, Libya Bilateral Relations, Trade & Investment: October 2026 Update

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has met with Mohamed al-Menfi, the Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya, during the 2026 Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow. Energy and Security issues took up the bulk of the discussions, as Libya continues to deal with the fall-out of the US-led, 2011 NATO attacks designed to oust then-President Gaddafi. Progress since then has been slow but there are signs Russia-Libya bilateral trade is recovering. We provide the latest updates.

November 5, 2026

Eurasian Economic Union Researching Free Trade Agreement With Jordan

The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) is to study a free trade agreement between the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Jordan. The EAEU includes Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. , Jordan has a GDP (PPP) of US$154 billion. We examine the current trade dynamics between Jordan and the EAEU countries.

November 5, 2026

Russia, Namibia Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin met with Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the President of Namibia during the Russia–Africa Summit. The respective governments emphasized expanding cooperation into mining, agriculture, fisheries, information technology, telecommunications, energy beneficiation, and infrastructure. Both Presidents discussed the establishment of a local fertilizer manufacturing plant in Namibia to lower agricultural costs and boost Namibia’s regional exports. Officials also signed customs cooperation agreements and frameworks. We discuss the complete bilateral trade and investment picture.

November 5, 2026

Russia, Kenya Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has met with William Samoei Ruto, the President of Kenya during the 2026 Russia-Africa Summit. The two sides signed five new bilateral accords, focusing on expanding agricultural exports, tourism, direct business partnerships, joint investment and transport, most notably the issue of direct flights. Bilateral trade has doubled in 8M 2026.

November 4, 2026

Russia, Seychelles Bilateral Trade & Relations: October 2026 Update

Russia’s President Putin has met with the Seychellois Foreign Minister, Barry Faure, at the 2026 Russia-Africa summit. There have been some significant developments in the bilateral tourism, food security and blue water sectors, including a current visit by a Russian Navy Frigate. Aeroflot is to increase direct flights to three times weekly, while the Seychelles has also secured duty-free exports of fresh tuna to Russia. We provide a detailed examination of the bilateral trade and investment dynamics.

November 4, 2026

Russia, Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin has met with Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the President of Equatorial Guinea in Moscow. The two countries are rapidly developing trade and investment ties, with both signing a nuclear power cooperation agreement earlier in the year. Russia is also interested in the country’s LNG sector and port development. While bilateral trade is relatively small, the bilateral relationship is warm and developing.