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Russia is a key member of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation, which serves as Eurasia’s version of NATO. It also provides security and military support to emerging markets, especially in Africa, and has long-standing security relations with countries such as India and, increasingly, North Korea and China. We detail security and military developments as a key part of Russia’s own security as well as being part of its export trade.

Myanmar 2026 Trade
Featured August 21, 2026

Russia-Myanmar 2026 Trade, Economic And Strategic Partnership: Analysis

The President of Myanmar, Min Aung Hlaing has been visiting Moscow. He met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and numerous other senior government and business leaders. We deep dive the bilateral relationship, with current volumes at US$2 billion but plans to substantially increase this. We look at the massive Dawei Port development, the implications for ASEAN and India, as well as the bilateral trade opportunities and the hurdles to overcome.

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Kazakhstan Electricity Exports
August 15, 2026

Russian Electricity Exports To Kazakhstan Up 20.3% In 2026

Russia has increased its electricity exports to Kazakhstan this year, partially as a result of Ukrainian drone attacks on the Caspian Sea Pipeline which feeds Kazakhstan Russian oil. Astana had been attempting to reduce Russian electricity imports but Kiev’s actions have delayed this energy mix shift.

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Iran Bilateral Relations Trade
July 29, 2026

Russia, Iran Bilateral Relations & Trade: July 2026 Update

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian Foreign Minister. We discuss the current geopolitical situation as well as the shifting logistics and energy supply chains, bilateral trade between Iran, Russia and the EAEU and underlying reasons for the Iran-United States conflict.

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North Korea Visit
July 22, 2026

North Korean FM Choe’s Moscow Visit: A Deep Dive into Russia-North Korea’s Strategic Partnership, Trade, Connectivity and Economic Integration

We deep-dive the Russia-North Korea economic partnership and its developments following Madame Choe Son Hui’s visit to Moscow. Bilateral trade and economic integration are rapidly advancing with bilateral trade possibly already close to US$60 billion and significant infrastructure development taking place. We examine the underlying reasons for this unprecedented boom.

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Sahel
July 10, 2026

Russia, Alliance Of Sahel States Meetings: Security & Trade Analysis 

The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with the leaders of the Alliance of Sahel States in Niamey, Mali, to discuss regional security amongst allegedly European backed Islamic insurgents involving French and Ukrainian militia.
Both sides are prioritzing diplomatic, political and strategic security enhancement across the Sahel region: Burkina Faso, Mali, and the Niger. The moves have the potential to permanently influence Africa’s political development.

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