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Russia’s trade and investment into the Middle East is rapidly developing, with relations both through the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Arab League all helping boost bilateral trade by 25% during 2025. Partially driven by the developments along the INSTC, and new regional free trade agreements, we provide analysis of the growing Russia-Middle East economic partnership. Discover trade statistics, investment flows from the GCC, and business opportunities for companies in both regions.

Turkiye Fly
Featured March 25, 2026

Russia’s Red Wings To Fly Krasnodar-Bodrum Direct From June to October 

Russia’s Red Wings airline is to start direct flights from Krasnodar to Bodrum in Turkiye during the period June-October to cater for the summer holiday season. Krasnodar airport was closed for three years between 2022-25 due to the special operation in nearby Ukraine. Russian tourists have become a sought-after commodity as they have higher levels of disposable income than Europeans and spend more at their destinations.

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Ruble Value
Featured March 23, 2026

The Price Of Oil And The Value Of The Ruble – 2026 Forward Analysis  

The crisis in the Middle East is drastically affecting Russian oil prices and creating fluctuations in the value of the Ruble. We examine the implications, how the Russian government is benefiting, while at the same time being cautious and managing the situation. We provide analysis of how these issues can be expected to impact the Russian economy and the Russian domestic consumer over the course of this year.

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Russian Imports
March 20, 2026

Middle East Logistics Shocks For Russian Imports

The Russian domestic consumer market can expect supply chain difficulties due to the United States and Israeli attacks on Iran. We explain the developing logistics bottlenecks, which products are likely to be impacted and expected price rises.

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Asia Aviation Routes
March 14, 2026

Russia’s Eurasian Relations Pay Dividends As New Russia-Southeast Asia Aviation Routes Open Up

The Iran conflict has cut off Europe from its normal Southeast Asian aviation routes, yet Russia has been able to call on regional members of the Commonwealth of Independent States, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, as well as its new Asian diplomatic strategy, to reroute flights to the east and use Eurasian connectivity to access Southeast Asian tourist destinations. This move could ultimately open up new transport hubs in Central Asia to service these markets in problems persist in the Middle East.

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Russian Commodity Loss
March 10, 2026

Russian Commodity Gains & Losses As A Result Of The Iran War  

The media coverage of the spill-over consequences of the military conflict in the Middle East has concentrated on energy shortages, and especially in the immediate region and Europe. However, there are numerous other commodities impacted as well. In this article we describe the benefits and problems this has brought to Russia – and other Eurasian and global actors. We discuss these in detail.

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Lavrov Supplies & Security
March 4, 2026

Russia Coordinates Global Energy Supplies & Security In The Middle East

Russia’s President and Foreign Minister have conducted twelve high Ministerial level discussions over the few days with regional Middle Eastern players, and another four with other global actors. In constrast, the United States and European Union have held none. We discuss what was said, the emerging global south position, and international diplomatic efforts at the United Nations.

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