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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.

Featured October 8, 2026

President Putin’s Q&A Session At The 2026 Valdai Club Discussions: Full Text, Responses & Analysis  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held an intensive Q&A session at the recent Valdai Club event in Moscow. He covered multiple issues including the differences between the collapse of the USSR and the current situation within Russia, Kaliningrad, the use of nuclear weapons, NATO, the Luhansk and Donetsk People’s Republics, Russian prior attempts to integrate into Europe, the international maritime rule of law, Iran, the development of the Donbass, China, differences between Russia and Chinese culture, Japan, President Trump, Serbia, India, nuclear proliferation, Italy, the European Union, EU asset returns, a new Iron Curtain, Palestine, BRICS, APEC, Israel, Artificial Intelligence, UN reform, the Northern Sea Route, the Russian economy, Russia-Africa relations, Switzerland, Ukraine, updates on the Ukraine conflict and the potential for movement into a new political direction. It is essential reading for anyone interested in Russia’s global views on Russian and international affairs.

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Featured October 7, 2026

President Putin’s Speech At The 2026 Valdai Club: Full Text & Analysis 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has provided his annual speech at this years Valdai Discussion Club, focussing on the trend towards multipolarity, the need for reform at the United Nations, the concept of sovereignty, BRICS, international law, Ukraine, the USSR, Artificial Intelligence, and the Greater Eurasian Partnership. We also provide analysis on what was said. It is essential reading for anyone interested in Moscow’s current thinking as concerns global affairs.

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October 7, 2026

Intra-Eurasian Economic Union Trade UP 10% In 7M 2026

Intra-Eurasian Economic Union trade has grown by 10% in 7M this year. The bloc includes Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia, filling the geographic space between Eastern Europe and Western China. If this growth continues for the rest of 2026, multilateral trade values would surpass US$100 billion for the first time.

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October 7, 2026

Russia, Myanmar Trade & Investment Increasing & Diversifying 

The Joint Russia-Myanmar Commission For Trade & Economic Cooperation was held in Moscow this week, with Russia and Myanmar expanding their bilateral trade and economic ties through long-term commodity agreements, joint infrastructure projects, and alternative settlement mechanisms. Bilateral trade turnover has been scaling up, with total trade values close to US$2 billion.

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October 7, 2026

Russia, Afghanistan 7M 2026 Bilateral Trade Up 150%

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk and Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi have discussed improving bilateral trade, which has increased 150% in 7M in 2026. There is the possibility for 2026 bilateral trade volumes to reach US$1 billion this year. We discuss the growth sectors.

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October 6, 2026

Trans – Afghan Railway MoU Agreement Signed – Russian Exports To Benefit

Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and the UAE have signed an MoU to cooperate on the proposed Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan railway project, also known as the Central Asia-South Asia (CASA). If completed, it would give the region access to Pakistani seaports. This also has implications for Russian exports. We discuss the latest developments and what this means for Russian trade potential.

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October 6, 2026

Chinese Investors Looking At Russian Far East Copper Deposits

Chinese investors are interested in Russia’s Udokan copper deposits in Zabaykalsky – one of the world’s largest in terms of reserves. The Udokan copper deposit holds an estimated 26.7 million tonnes of copper resources, equating to about 19.6 million tonnes of metal. Copper is a critical metal with numerous applications in the electronics industry.

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October 6, 2026

Rosatom Awaiting Nambia’s Approval For Uranium Mining

Russia’s Rosatom is awaiting approval from the Namibian government for a uranium mining project with a decision expected shortly, according to Alexey Likhachev, Rosatom’s CEO. Namibia is a very active player in the global natural uranium market, and ranks in the top five uranium-producing countries globally.

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October 6, 2026

Rosatom Planning Lithium Production In Mali

Russia’s Rosatom are making a feasibility study for the proposed Bugula lithium production project in Mali commencing in 2027, which if satisfactory will see the start of construction of the mining and processing plant (MPP) scheduled for 2028, the company has stated. Rosatom also expects to attract investors from friendly countries. Mali is also looking to build numerous small NPP reactors, which could turn it into an electricity exporter.

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