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.
Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has met with Mauro Vieira, the Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs. With bilateral trade currently growing at more than 6% per annum, we examine the main trade aspects in energy, rare earths, agriculture, and the overall bilateral dynamics.
Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has meet with Badr Abdelatty, the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs. With bilateral trade growing at 12% per annum, we examine the significant developments being made in bilateral infrastructure, energy, agriculture, finance, tourism and trade between the two countries.
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov has met with Bakhtiyor Saidov, the Uzbekistan Minister of Foreign Affairs. Bilateral trade is growing at 20% per annum, but much needs to be done to improve their infrastructure and logistics capabilities. We examine the key issues and discuss the critical areas of their trade and investment development.
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, met with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi earlier this week. We discuss the current status of their bilateral relations, energy and trade developments, and discuss the rapidly evolving trade mix.
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the Indian Minister of External Affairs. With bilateral relations booming, we discuss the current state of industrial cooperation in infrastructure, logistics, manufacturing, agriculture and trade.
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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.
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan. We discuss the latest developments in infrastructure and trade, including Pakistan wanting to join the INSTC, develop the energy industry, and negotiate a trade deal with the Eurasian Economic Union.
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with Khalilur Rahman, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh. Bilateral trade and investment ties are booming, especially in nuclear energy and agriculture. We discuss the latest bilateral trends and developments.
The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with Vijitha Herath, the Sri Lanka Minister of Foreign Affairs. We discuss the latest trends in bilateral trade and development.
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has met with the Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro, in Manila. We discuss the latest trends in their developing bilateral relationship, including energy, agriculture and digital services development.
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has met with Thongsavanh Phomvihane, his Laos counterpart. We discuss the latest trends and data from their rapidly growing bilateral trade and development relationship.
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