Russia is investing huge sums of capital in developing infrastructure, especially in its border regions, ranging from Georgia and Azerbaijan to Turkiye, the Middle East, and deeper into Asia. This creates additional opportunities in commerce and trade as these begin to come into service. Optimize your Russia-Eurasia supply chain. Get news and analysis on Eurasian transport corridors, freight solutions, and customs. Essential for logistics providers and international traders.
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.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation annual Heads of State summit has now ended, with a major emphasis on trade development. We provide a deep-dive analysis on the 29 agreements signed, including in the security, AI, energy, environment, trade, tourism, diplomatic relations and the SCO’s institutional development sectors. With the SCO possessing nearly a third of global GDP and 50% of the world’s population, this report will be of significant interest to anyone involved in Eurasian affairs.
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.
Aeroflot have purchased the 49% stake in Russia’s largest in-flight catering company, Aeromar, from Germany’s Lufthansa. The deal is noteworthy as Aeroflot is sanctioned, while Aeromar’s recent performance saw it make losses. Aeroflot will be expected to turn the business around and back into profitability under all Russian investment and management. Aeroflot’s international passenger flight capacity increased by 8.9% in Q1 this year.
The Russian and Mongolian Presidents have met in Bishkek, with multiple projects underway between the two countries. These include nuclear power, rail connectivity, a free trade agreement, and the building of a new capital city. Mongolia’s unique position between Russia and China is about to pay dividends.
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The Russian and Iranian Presidents have met in Bishkek to discuss issues concerning conflicts with the United States, security, rail connectivity, economic development, finance and trade. We examine the issues at hand and what potentially lies ahead in terms of diplomatic meetings to resolve issues.
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin has met with Indian Prime Minister Modi with both delegations holding substantial talks in Bishkek. Apart from the usual diplomacy, discussions included nuclear power, rail and aviation, military cooperation, finance and a free trade agreement. We details what was said and the likely results.
Your Guide to Russia’s Eastern Economic Forum, which starts on September 1 in Vladivostok. This is the premier event showcasing Russia’s real engagement with the entire Asian region. We deep dive what is happening, who is attending, the main themes and investment drivers, and why this is one of the most important and influential events of the year as concerns Russia’s Pivot To Asia. This is essential reading for anyone involved in Russia’s growing Asian and Far Eastern presence.
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has released an article outlining Russia’s Arctic policy, including interaction with other countries. We examine what he stated, the implications for China, India, Asia, Europe and the United States and provide analysis on this important subject.
The 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Heads of State summit commences on Tuesday, September 1 in Bishkek. With participants including Russia, China, India, Iran, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and host Kyrgyzstan, together with leaders from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Laos, Mongolia and Turkiye as well as the United Nations, the SCO is responsible for 36% of all global trade and 42% of the global population. We discuss the agenda and likely outcomes.
Logistics connectivity between Russia and China’s border regions is developing at a faster pace than the global average, with an estimated US$100-150 billion being spent on further developing this from now until 2030. These moves are transforming the transportation map throughout Eurasia.
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