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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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July 29, 2026

Russia, Iran Bilateral Relations & Trade: July 2026 Update

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian Foreign Minister. We discuss the current geopolitical situation as well as the shifting logistics and energy supply chains, bilateral trade between Iran, Russia and the EAEU and underlying reasons for the Iran-United States conflict.

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July 29, 2026

Russia, Pakistan Bilateral Relations & Trade: July 2026 Update

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan. We discuss the latest developments in infrastructure and trade, including Pakistan wanting to join the INSTC, develop the energy industry, and negotiate a trade deal with the Eurasian Economic Union.

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July 26, 2026

Russia’s Three Day ASEAN & Global South Meetings In Manila: Key Takeaways & Analysis

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has held three days of meetings in Manila with all the ASEAN countries, in addition to meetings with India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Brazil and the United States. These took place under the Russia-ASEAN Summit, the ASEAN Regional Forum and the East Asia Summit. We provide detailed analysis of each of these discussions as well as examine the geopolitical and trade dynamics.

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