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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.

Kazakhstan Bilateral Relatuon
Featured May 3, 2026

Russia – Kazakhstan Bilateral Relations: May 2026 Update 

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has been visiting the President and Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan in Astana. The two countries bilateral trade dipped slightly last year, and with joint memberships in the Eurasian Economic Union, Commonwealth of Independent States and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, plus increasing need for developing China transit, both parties signed a development agreement for 2027-2028.

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India Russia Venture
May 2, 2026

India-Russia Joint Venture Posts Record Profits 

The Russian-Indian Joint Venture Brahmos Aerospace has realised a 48.6% growth in profits for the past fiscal yea, according to financial results released on Wednesday. The company manufactures the Brahmos cruise missile which can fly at Mach 2.8 and cannot be intercepted by other defence systems.

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April 30, 2026

Russia-Congo Bilateral Relations Update: April 2026

The President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso, has arrived in Russia on a state visit, his first overseas trip since winning the national elections last month. He met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other senior officials to discuss various investment projects including a massive oil pipeline and trade.

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Belarus BRICS
April 29, 2026

Belarus To Join BRICS New Development Bank

Belarus, which was accepted as a BRICS Partner nation in 2024, is making plans to join the BRICS New Development Bank. Doing so will open up alternative opportunities to raise capital for infrastructure and related developments as an alternative to capital markets in ‘unfriendly’ nations and to be able to do so without using the US dollar or Euro.

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ASEAN Relation
April 28, 2026

Russia-ASEAN/Southeast Asia Relations in 2026: Energy, Trade Diversification, Defense and Strategic Realignment

A comprehensive overview of Russia’s trade and investment with the ASEAN nations between 2026 and 2031. We analyse all elements of mutual trade opportunities as many ASEAN countries face ongoing Middle East-driven oil supply disruptions and fertilizer supply chain and production cost uncertainties, alongside broader geopolitical realignments. Essential intelligence for anyone in the ASEAN trade space.

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