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Featured November 13, 2026

How Russia’s A7 Financial Settlement System Is Expanding Across Africa & Asia: A Comprehensive Case Study

Russia’s A7 digital financial settlements platform has been making significant progress in its operational development throughout Asia and Africa. We provide a comprehensive overview of its activities as it aims to replace SWIFT and provide financial connectivity between Russia, Africa, Asia and the BRICS. This article is of interest to anyone involved or interested in digital finance architecture and the globally emerging digital economy.

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Featured November 12, 2026

Russia, Kyrgyzstan Bilateral Relations: November 2026 Update

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and the Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov have discussed the investment cooperation between the two countries in Moscow. Bilateral trade has been increasing with both countries setting a US$5 billion target. We examine the current bilateral trade and investment profile and where the growth opportunities are.

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November 12, 2026

India’s State Mining Group Apparently Discussing Lithium Production With Russia

India’s state-owned NMDC is reportedly in preliminary talks with Russia’s Rosatom to invest in Russian lithium assets. The reported talks come as India is becoming increasingly assertive in securing critical mineral supplies to power its booming battery and electric vehicle (EV) sectors, and its transition to clean energy. Russia is not currently mining its substantial Lithium reserves but new projects are expected to come online by 2028.

November 12, 2026

Russian Grain Exports To Africa Increase As European Producers Become Uncompetitive

Russian grain exports to Africa reached approximately 13 million metric tons in January–September 2026, up 8% from a year earlier, according to agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor. The increase comes amid a shift in Africa’s food markets, where Russian wheat has gained ground against European suppliers. European products are becoming more expensive after energy costs such as gas have tripled during 2026.

November 11, 2026

Russia To Build US$8 Billion Mining & Metals Hub Servicing Asian Needs In Khabarovsk

A Joint Russia-Chinese investment is putting US$8 billion into building a substantial mining and metals complex in Khabarovsk in the Russian Far East. It is expected to process up to 54 million tons of iron ore annually and produce 16 million tons of high-grade pellets used in steelmaking. The complex is scheduled to reach full capacity by 2032 and includes 180 km of new railway, automated conveyor systems and a seaport terminal to ship finished products to domestic and overseas markets.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.