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Featured September 13, 2026

Russia Begins National Roll Out Of 5G Telecommunications: Impact Analysis

Russia has finally begun to roll out its 5G national infrastructure, with the technology able to provide the digitalisation of finance and all industrial enterprises, the control of autonomous vehicles and robotic systems, the development of telemedicine, the operation of smart city systems, the connection of Internet of Things devices, and the creation of private technological networks at industrial sites. It will revolutionise the Russian economy.

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Featured September 12, 2026

India Joint Venture Partners To Manufacture Pharmaceutical Products In Moscow & Kaluga

Indian pharmaceutical companies are investing in Russia and building production facilities to produce various drugs. Tens of millions of dollars are being invested into production facilities in Russia Special Economic Zones near Moscow, Kaluga and the Russian Far East. They are replacing the Western pharma companies who exited in 2022.

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September 7, 2026

Russian 2026 Winter Gas Storage Levels Currently 90%, EU Short At 65%

Russia’s LNG storage is on track to be at 100% capacity to meet this winter’s demand, while the EU has fallen short of its storage targets. However, although the EU is unlikely to face energy cuts, other suppliers are taking advantage of the EU’s political position. The cost of natural gas in the European Union when compared to Russia is currently 976% more expensive.

September 6, 2026

Russian 2026 Grain Harvest Achieves Domestic Self-Sufficiency-Exports To Friendly Countries To Follow

Russia’s 2026 wheat harvest has already produced enough for its domestic consumption, and it will concentrate the remaining crop harvest for its huge export markets. In contrast, the European Union now imports wheat from North America at 2.5 times the price of Russian wheat. A key part of Russia’s pivot to Asia strategy is a pivot to self-sufficiency – ensuring that its domestic production is in good health prior to engaging in exports of critical consumer products.

August 22, 2026

US$3.6 billion Russia-China Joint Venture To Start Amino Acid Production In Tatarstan

Russia’s Tatneft has entered into a JV with China’s NTL Chemical Technologies LLC, with initial investments of US$1.6 billion, increasing to about US$3.6 billion by 2035. The venture is involved in chemical processing and development to support Russia and China’s agricultural sectors as they move to eliminate reliance on Western producers.

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August 20, 2026

How The Development Of Tourism and Hospitality Is Reshaping Russia’s Economic Landscape: Analysis

Both Russia’s inbound and outbound tourism sectors are booming despite Western sanctions designed to prevent it. Instead, the market has completely recalibrated. We deep dive what is happening in this important development sector and the economic impact and investments this is producing both in Russia and in overseas markets.

August 20, 2026

Russia’s VTB Opens QR Code Payments System In Thailand

Russia’s VTB bank has rolled out a QR code payment system throughout Thailand, allowing its Russian clients to make instantaneous payments of up to US$1,3460 a time via selected outlets. With 2 million Russian tourists expected to visit Thailand this year, the system bypasses Western financial sanctions and gives back independence to both Thai retailers and Russian consumers.

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.

August 4, 2026

Russia’s First Wholly Russian-Manufactured Aircraft Makes Maiden Flight

Russia’s MC-21-310 aircraft, built using entirely Russian-made components, has taken to the skies for the first time, the state-run Joint Aviation Corporation (OAK) has said. The development of the aircraft renders Western aviation sanctions against Russia increasingly redundant and has instead boosted Russian engineering and manufacturing capabilities.

August 2, 2026

Russian Freight & Logistics Market To Expand 13% To US$86 Billion In 2031: Report

Russia’s development of its domestic freight and logistics sector is expected to grow by over 13% in the period 2026-2031. We provide a comprehensive breakdown of this data – which is nearly 3 times more than the United States growth, and over 4 times more than the European Union over the same period.

August 2, 2026

Russia Becomes World’s Second-Largest Exporter Of Coriander

Russia has become the world’s second largest supplier of coriander spice to the global market, according to the Russian Agroexport federal center. India is the largest exporter, while most of Russia’s exports go to ASEAN, Central Asia and the Middle East.