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Featured November 8, 2026

Russia, Bangladesh Sign Trade Agreement: Impact Analysis

Bangladesh and Russia have signed a new institutional framework to expand a bilateral trade corridor worth approximately US$1.7 billion, with an agreement signed in Dhaka on November 5, providing for joint commercial projects, investment promotion, and trade development across agriculture, energy, pharmaceuticals, industrial production, information technology and financial services. We deep dive the agreement and examine exactly what it provides and the opportunities for both Russian and Bangladeshi investors.

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Featured November 5, 2026

Eurasian Economic Union Researching Free Trade Agreement With Jordan

The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) is to study a free trade agreement between the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Jordan. The EAEU includes Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. , Jordan has a GDP (PPP) of US$154 billion. We examine the current trade dynamics between Jordan and the EAEU countries.

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October 24, 2026

Russia, Bahrain & Kuwait Discussing Visa-Free Regimes

Russia is continuing to discuss visa-free travel for Bahrain and Kuwait nationals. This is already in effect with Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Mutual tourism between Bahrain, Kuwait and Russia has been increasing.

October 22, 2026

Russia, China Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update & Signed Agreements

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have concluded the 31st regular meeting between the two countries’ heads of government by signing numerous trade and development agreements. These include the Power of Baikal pipeline, the Northern Sea Route, Food Security, other agricultural and forestry market access, as well as new impetus in joint education, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and the digital economy.

October 21, 2026

Eurasian Economic Union Drafts Up Report On Suspending Armenia’s Participation

The Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, the governing body for the Eurasian Economic Union, has compiled a report on Armenia’s potential departure from the bloc and moves to join the European Union. A decision whether to suspend Armenia from the EAEU will be made in December. We examine what the report states, the likely economic impact of an Armenian suspension, and what happens next.

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October 15, 2026

Russia Signs ‘Labour Mobility’ Treaty With India

Russia has completed the ratification of its labor agreement with India, which eases the procedures for hiring temporary employees. It comes as Moscow seeks more Indian workers to address labor shortages, and covers Indians working in Russia and Russians employed in India under employment or service contracts. It also applies to full-time students taking temporary jobs outside their studies.

October 13, 2026

Rossstandart Bans Various Chinese Trucks & SUV’s From Sale In Russia

Russia’s automotive regulator has suspended the sale of numerous Russian trucks and SUV’s following spot-checks on safety compliance issues. Most of the defects related to braking systems, visible pollutant emissions, and the safety of external protrusions. Complaints also arose regarding seat belt anchor points, cabin safety features, emergency call devices, and external and internal noise. Imports can resume once the issues are rectified.

October 13, 2026

Vietnamese Nationals Granted Visa-Free Entry Into Russia From October 15

Vietnamese nationals may enter Russia visa-free from October 15 under a new decree. About 40,000 Vietnamese visited Russia in 2025, with most going to Moscow and St.Petersburg. That number can be expected to increase during 2026 and 2027.

September 12, 2026

India-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement Negotiations Progress

Significant progress has been made on the proposed India-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement. The Eurasian Economic Commissioner for Trade stated that the next round of talks in November “should be the key round of negotiations and will be centered around the key questions of access to each other’s markets.” They are scheduled just before Modi’s planned visit to Moscow, suggesting a deal could be imminent.

August 31, 2026

Russia’s Arctic Policy: Foreign Minister Announcements & Analysis

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.

August 18, 2026

Russia Amends Its Foreign Investment Goals, Tightens Buy-Back Options

Russia has tweaked its inbound foreign investment requirements and is looking for FDI that will utilise Russian manufacturing to add value. In addition, the ‘buy-back’ re-entry requirements into Russia for companies that exited the market yet wish to return have been tightened. We also examine the current inbound FDI volumes into Russia and look at the numbers of Western investors remaining operational in the country.