Russia Archives - RUSSIA'S PIVOT TO ASIA

Featured September 1, 2026

The 2026 Eastern Economic Forum – Russia’s Far East Emerges As A New Gateway To Asian Economic Integration: A Complete Event Analysis

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.

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Featured 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.

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August 30, 2026

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation 2026 Bishkek Summit: What to Expect

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.

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.

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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August 29, 2026

Putin To Meet Chinese President Xi Jinping In Bishkek On Monday

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday, 31st August, in Bishkek. While both are attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation annual Heads of State summit, also on the agenda are talks about the Power of Siberia 2 and other bilateral issues. The two will also meet again at the annual BRICS summit next month in New Delhi.

August 29, 2026

Russian CEO To Head US$1 Billion Indian Neurotechnology Fund

Russia’s Aleksandr Panov, the CEO of Russian neurotechnology firm Neiry, has been appointed the CEO of India’s ADI Neuroscience, a US$1 billion fund to develop India’s capabilities in this new human-tech sector. India is the world’s third largest investor in this field after the United States and China. The tech examines how the human brain can interact with machine technology.

August 28, 2026

The 2026 Russia-China Cooperation Forum in Kazan: Results, Signed Agreements And Analysis

The 2026 Russia-China “Sprouts” business forum has just concluded in Kazan with 21 major agreements and multiple investment MoUs signed. We detail the significance of this event, the deals agreed and how this sets a new path for the development of Russia-China bilateral investments.

August 27, 2026

Russian Trade & Industrial Development Update: August 2026

The Russian Minister for Trade & Industry has provided Russian President Vladimir Putin with a development assessment of Russia’s performance during 2025 and new updates. With hard evidence to support the data, Western politicians and economists must start to look at the realities or be prepared to be wholly surprised – and their economies overtaken – in the next two years.

August 26, 2026

Russia, Vatican Talks: Finance, Religious Ministry & Ukraine Negotiations: Why This Matters – Analysis

There is more than meets the eye concerning the Vatican’s Foreign Ministerial meetings in Moscow. We examine the background and details behind the visit and why this matters as concerns the Vatican, Russia, and Ukraine.

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.