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Russia imported about US$240 billion worth of goods in 2025, ranging from selected agricultural products, cars, machinery, electronics, and high-tech goods. The Russian consumer market is also changing in light of new preferences and tastes created by its move into new markets in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.

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Vietnam Bilateral
Featured September 12, 2026

Russia-Vietnam Bilateral Relations – A Deep Dive into the 50-Point Joint Statement, 21 Deals and Other Major Outcomes: Analysis

Most reports on the Putin-To Lam meetings omitted details of the two countries 50-Point Joint Statement and the 21 strategic development documents. In this follow-up artcle we identify in detail exactly what these were and the implications for Russia-Vietnam-ASEAN trade development. It is essential reading for anyone involved in ASEAN affairs.

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Vietnam Bilateral
Featured September 10, 2026

Russia-Vietnam Bilateral Relations, Trade, Infrastructure & Development: September 2026 Update

The Russian and Vietnamese Presidents have met in Moscow with sizeable delegations accompanying them. Comprehensive talks were held concerning energy, infrastructure, investments and finance, with an emphasis on direct Moscow-Hanoi rail connectivity, nuclear power, and a near-tripling of bilateral trade by 2030. We provide full details of what was discussed and the implications for Vietnam and the wider ASEAN region.

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September 7, 2026

Russia, North Korea Road Bridge Opens

Russia and North Korea have opened a new road bridge across the Tumen River that is capable of processing 300 vehicles and 2,300 cross-border travellers every day. It significantly improves bilateral trade connectivity.

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Sberbank Launches
September 4, 2026

Sberbank Launches Cross-Border Crypto Payments System

Russia’s Sberbank has launched an overseas crypto payment scheme for its corporate clients conducting international trade and investment. The Russian Central Bank authorised the method from September 1 with the mechanism likely to be a considerable game changer in global trade flows.

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Indonesia Transport
September 4, 2026

Russia’s FESCO Transport Sets Up Representative Office In Jakarta

Russia’s FESCO Transportation have opened a Representative Office in Jakarta, the Indonesian capital and its largest port. A Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement came into effect from December last year, with the immediate result being a 22% increase in bilateral trade volumes in 2026 year to date.

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Brazil Foreign Ministers
August 30, 2026

Russian, Brazilian Foreign Ministers Hold Discussions: Details & Analysis

The Russian and Brazilian Foreign Ministers have spoken by phone ahead of their respective Presidents meeting in two weeks time in India. We look at the preparations for that, as well as the latest in bilateral trade, which has been growing at 6.6% during 2026. Problem solving and overcoming trade obstacles is a part of the Foreign Ministerial remit and we look at how Sergey Lavrov and Mauro Vieira have been dealing with bilateral trade difficulties – and opportunities.

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Belarus
August 30, 2026

Russia, Belarus Trade Up 12.5% During 2026

The Russian and Belarus Presidents have met this past weekend in Moscow, with Putin saying that 2026 bilateral trade has increased by 12.5%. We examine their trade and investment data and look at growth sectors and where the opportunities are.

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India Trade Developments
August 25, 2026

Russia, India Bilateral Relations & Trade Developments: August 2026 Update

The Indian Foreign Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, has been in Moscow to meet with Russian President Putin and other senior officials. This comes ahead of important upcoming Heads of State summits with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the BRICS at which both the Russian and Indian senior leaders will be present. We examine the Moscow meetings, discuss bilateral trade and look at where this dynamic relationship can be expected to develop.

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