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Russia’s total trade reached about US$745 billion during 2025, also showcasing a significant, albeit shifting, trade surplus of about US$120 billion. In this section we cover all news concerning Russian trade developments, with Russian exporters increasingly reaching out into new markets on a global basis as it pivots away from the West. This is the definitive source on Russian trade. Get the latest data, analysis, and news on Russia’s import/export activities, trade agreements, and increasing commercial partnerships with the Global South.

Peru Bilateral
Featured November 10, 2026

Russia, Peru Bilateral Relations: November 2026 Update

The Russian Foreign Minister has met with Carlos Espá, the Foreign Minister of Peru, in Moscow. The two discussed Ukraine security matters affecting Peruvian nationals, in addition to extensive talks concerning trade development: Perus is the Chair of the Latin-American trade blocs CELAC, the Pacific Alliance and the Andean Community for 2027. Both the Russian and Peruvian Presidents will be in China for next weeks’ 2026 APEC summit with Espá’s visit to Moscow a possible preparation for bilateral Presidential talks. Russia-Peru trade has been growing at 20% and is expected to reach about US$580 million this year. We examine the likely further developments.

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Russia-Uruguay Containers
Featured November 10, 2026

Russia-Uruguay 2026 Trade Dynamics & Background: Explainer & Analysis

Uruguay is a founding member of Mercosur, a key component of Russia’s current Foreign Policy Initiative. In this article we examine the relationship between the two countries, drawing on official statistics from the Central Bank of Uruguay (BCU) and on product-level details, the trade cycles and the most recent changes – including after years of decline, an apparent resurgence.

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November 10, 2026

The 2026 Russia-Thailand Investment Forum: A US$4.5 Billion Investment Pipeline Emerges

The 2026 Russia-Thailand Investment Forum has taken place in Bangkok, organized by the Russian-Thai Business Council under the theme “Russia-Thailand: A New Era of Economic Partnership.” Showcasing opportunities in both countries, it put 81 investment projects valued at more than US$4.5 billion on the bilateral business agenda, bringing together opportunities in Russian manufacturing and agriculture, Thai real estate and tourism, and joint ventures designed to connect the two economies. We examine what was on offer.

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Pakistan Technology
November 9, 2026

Russia, Pakistan Technology Cooperation Moves Towards Joint Ventures In AI, Cybersecurity & Digital Trade

A Pakistan-Russia IT Collaboration event, ‘Building Technology Partnerships, Market Access and Joint Solutions’, has taken place at the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives in Islamabad. This produced a solid, institutionalized structure for further developments that could lead to significant Pakistan-Russia Joint Venture investments. We examine the potential.

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SJ100
November 9, 2026

Russia Eyes Aircraft Manufacturing With Brazil, China, UAE  

Russia’s Industry and Trade Minister, Anton Alikhanov has said that Russia has made major breakthroughs in aircraft manufacturing, developing systems and expertise that could be exported to foreign markets, including China and Brazil. However, these countries are unable to manufacture their own aircraft without considerable reliance on Western-sourced components, leaving them strategically vulnerable – while Russia can produce 100% Russian-built aircraft. China alone needs 8,000 new passenger jet aircraft in the coming years.

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Equipment
November 9, 2026

Russia Targets Oil & Gas Equipment Exports To The Middle East Following Iran War  

The US-Iran war has caused substantial damage to oil and gas facilities in Iran as well as Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. With the United States evacuating oil and gas workers, damage repair is minimal. Russia however has offered to send experienced oil and gas engineers to repair damaged facilities – with standardization differences between US and Russian gauge equipment being the only replacement issue.

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Bangladesh Containers
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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November 8, 2026

Russia, Iran Bilateral Relations: November 2026 Update

Russia’s President Putin has met with Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei in Moscow. Discussions included the construction of gas pipelines from Russia to Iran and Russian gas supplies to Iran, which is preparing for energy shortages during the coming winter as a result of US attacks on its infrastructure. Also on the agenda were updates on the Rasht-Astara railway, grain supplies, and post-war Iran security. We examine the outcomes.

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November 8, 2026

160 Russia-Africa 2026 Cooperation Agreements Open Multi-Billion-Dollar Pipelines In Mining, Nuclear Energy, Agriculture & Logistics: A Deep Dive Critical Analysis

The Russia-Africa Summit produced a substantial Russian pivot to Africa, with billion-dollar deals, banking joint ventures, nuclear energy agreements, port and trade corridor infrastructure developments, and substantial agricultural trade contracts amongst 166 signed contracts. We deep dive the entire deal structuring; who has agreed to do what, where and when in Russian and African investment. This article is of primary interest to anyone involved in the Russia-Africa trade and development space.

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BrahMos
November 8, 2026

The Philippines Looking To Purchase More Russian-Indian BrahMos Missiles

Manila has submitted a list for customizations to their missile systems to India, according to the Philippines Defense Secretary, Gilberto Teodoro. These include five BrahMos missile systems and nearly 60 missiles for up to US$800 million. The BrahMos system is a joint India-Russia venture with India producing export market variants. Indonesia and Vietnam have also purchased BrahMos systems.

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