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 has become the primary wheat supplier to several African countries, Denis Ternovsky, a leading researcher at the Center for Agricultural Policy of the Institute for Applied Economic Research (IPEI) RANEPA, said on Tuesday (June 11). He was speaking after the Russian Ministry of Agriculture announced that domestic grain exporters would be turning their focus […]
Update June 18: As we predicted, Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Kim Jong-Un, the President of North Korea, with the dates now confirmed for June 18th/19 in Pyongyang. According to the Kremlin, the Russian delegation will also include Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, Health Minister […]
Sergey Ryabkov, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister has said that Iran would benefit if it joined New Development Bank established by the BRICS countries. Speaking at the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Nizhny Novgorod, he said that “In order for Iran’s entry into BRICS to face the least difficulties, it is necessary to take a number […]
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during talks with his Venezuelan counterpart Yvan Gil Pinto during the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting this week, that Russia welcomes Venezuela’s interest in BRICS and will contribute to the strengthening of relations as the BRICS 2024 chair. Lavrov stated that “We are glad to see you and your delegation […]
In a sign that Russia’s push towards a multipolar world is gaining traction, and that the international community is happy to connect with the with country, Vladimir Poteshkin, Russia’s Deputy Transport Minister has stated that direct flights to Tanzania, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia are due to begin before the end of this year. New […]
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The Bank of Russia has announced it is suspending trade in the Hong Kong dollar with immediate effect from Thursday, June 13, with the move meaning that settlements on the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) will be suspended. The suspension has come after the United States issued a further round of sanctions on Russia meaning that third-country […]
The Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla has held discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov concerning the development of trade ties in St. Petersburg. The meetings have been held at the same time that a small fleet of Russian warships and support craft have arrived in Havana. Lavrov had visited Cuba in February this […]
In a major trade step forward, the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and China have agreed to implement vital elements of cooperation in trade digitalisation, making mutual trade flows increasingly transparent and effective. The impact will further increase multilateral trade throughout China, Russia and the Eurasian landmass. Russia’s Minister of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission, […]
Alexander Korytny, the CEO of Kaliningrad’s Khrabrovo Airport has stated that the airport is actively working with Chinese airlines as a service hub for Western Europe. Korytny said that “We are actively cooperating with Chinese airlines, having made a pivot to the East. We are working with five leading Chinese airlines through the government of […]
As we reported last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin has held meetings with Dilma Rousseff, the Head of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB). A new priority for the NDB, as directed by its shareholders, is the development of a new digital currency to facilitate direct trade between members and bypass sanctions imposed on Russia […]
Zimbabwe maintains good relations with all BRICS member countries and it is edging closer to joining the grouping, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa said as he returned home from the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Mnangagwa said that “Zimbabwe is edging closer to joining the BRICS economic bloc. Our good relations with members will enhance […]
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