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Featured July 20, 2026

The Russia-Latin America Strategic Cooperation Forum (CORAL 2026): Trade Development and Economic Analysis

We review the Russia-Latin America Strategic Cooperation Forum (CORAL 2026) which has just taken place in Sao Paulo. Participants included Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Chile, Venezuela, Paraguay, Ecuador and Russia in what was an important regional trade development event. We provide a country by country analysis and the latest Russia-Latin America trade intelligence.

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Featured July 15, 2026

Russia’s January-May 2026 Foreign Trade Growth: The Success Of The Pivot To Asia

Despite European media stating the contrary, the Russian economy and foreign trade data improved during January-May 2026. We examine the data, look at the underlying reasons and provide the hard evidence that support the Russian statistics.

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July 12, 2026

How Russia Is Transforming Temporary Fuel Disruptions into Long-Term Strategic Strength

We examine the reality behind Russia’s energy shortages, the impact of Ukrainian attacks on its facilities, and how Russia’s logistics and production is changing to adapt to the short-term problems these have created. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the Russian domestic, import and export oil & gas sectors.

July 7, 2026

Russia, Armenia Discuss Trade & Economic Ties: Analysis

Senior Russian and Armenian officials have met in Ekerterinburg to discuss EAEU trade and development just two weeks after Armenian elections appointed a pro-EU government. We examine the situation and provide the geopolitical analysis.

July 7, 2026

India, Russia, Progressing On Bilateral Investment Treaty, Free Trade Agreement: Ambassador

The Indian Ambassador to Russia has said that discussions concerning a Russia-India Bilateral Investment Treaty and the Eurasian Economic Union-India Free Trade Agreement are both progressing. Both sides have committed to adding another $40 billion to their trade by 2030 suggesting progress may be within reach.

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July 6, 2026

Eurasian Economic Commission, Mongolia Discuss Interim Trade Agreement Protocols

The Eurasian Economic Commission has met to discuss protocols concerning the EAEU-Mongolia Free Trade Agreement, which is set to commence from July 22. Meetings were held with Mongolian government and business representatives as part of the ‘Mongolia to Eurasia Strategic Dialogue’.

July 5, 2026

Developing The Russian Far East as a Leading Asian Investment Destination

We examine the Russian Far East and its increasing infrastructure and trade integration with the rest of Asia, including specific attention to China, India, ASEAN and the Middle East.

July 4, 2026

Vladivostok Commercial Seaport Aims For 15% Increase In TEU Capacity By 2028

Vladivostok’s commercial seaport is to expand its TEU handling capacity by 15% over the next 18 months based on China and Asia trade demand. The investment is symptomatic of Russias eastern trade volume trends.

June 30, 2026

Gazprom Resumes Imports Of Turkmenistan Gas Supplies

Russia has resumed the import of gas from Turkmenistan for the first time since 2016. The move fundamentally alters Eurasian and Russian gas flows and bypasses the troublesome Black Sea region.

June 25, 2026

Multiculturalism Not Dead: The Russia-India Bollywood Film “Persimmon Of My Love” Gets Rave Reviews

Is multiculturalism dead – or just moving away from the West to the Global South? The joint Russia-India film ‘Persimmon of my Love’ has been playing to rave reviews on a national release in Russia, while co-BRICS film productions are also underway between Russia and Brazil, China, Egypt, Iran and Indonesia amongst others.

June 21, 2026

Russia-Madagascar Bilateral Relations: June 2026 Update

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with Malagasy Foreign Minister Alice N’Diaye in Moscow to discuss trade development. We detail the current bilateral relations and plans to increase bilateral trade – currently running at about US$500 million per annum.