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.
Iran could start accepting Russian MIR debit and credit cards within the next few months, the trade attaché from Tehran’s embassy in Moscow has stated. According to Mohsen Rahimi, work on preparing the necessary technical infrastructure is already underway, although implementing the system will take time. The move comes as Russia and Iran continue to […]
Meetings took place last Friday between Alexei Tsydenov, the Governor of the Russian Republic of Buryatia, Buyaagiiin Tulga, a Mongolian Minister and the Chairman of the National Committee for the Revival of Border Points. The meetings focused on improving cross-border connectivity as Mongolia is shortly to engage in a Free Trade Agreement with the Eurasian […]
It is not being mentioned in French media, however 2024 is proving to be a year where France is being effectively evicted from its African colonial ‘possessions’ and being replaced with rather stronger leaders, often supported by their military, who have increasingly turned to Russia for support. We have already commented on the position and […]
African countries have significantly boosted imports from Russia, in signs that the shift to trade development with the global south is having a profound effect on supply chains, trade flows and creating new opportunities. Africa outperformed Russia’s trade partners from the Americas – the United States, Canada, Mexico and Latin America. In 2023, the share […]
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has expressed interest in his country’s entry into BRCIS, while his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva intends to facilitate the promotion of candidacy of the neighboring country. “President Petro expressed Colombia’s interest in joining BRICS as a full-fledged member as soon as possible, while President Lula welcomed this initiative, […]
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Investments made – mainly by manufacturing businesses – rose by 76% in 2023 to hit ₽261 billion (US$2.8 billion) according to the Russian Association of Industrial Parks (AIP). Only confirmed investments on completed projects — were taken into account, with the volume the highest in ten years. AIP Director Denis Zhuravsky has said that the […]
Russia and Azerbaijan have intensified work on the development of different segments of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), according to Alexander Sitov, the First Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Industrial Policy, Innovation and Trade of St. Petersburg, speaking in Baku. “There are several segments of cooperation with Azerbaijan regarding the activation of the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its outlook for Russian GDP growth in 2024 to 3.2% from the 2.6% it was predicting in January, it said in its April World Economic Outlook update, published on Tuesday (April 16). The IMF forecast is above the 2.2% growth the Russian Economic Development Ministry and 1.0%-2.0% that […]
Russia is increasingly been seen as a protective responsible power as an alternative to France, the old colonial power in Africa. Following French withdrawal from Niger and Mali, Algeria has joined the exodus of leaving Paris for Moscow ties. The two countries have signed a security cooperation agreement on a variety of issues, including fighting […]
The Arctic, endowed with significant resource wealth, is envisioned as an advantageous multimodal transportation link that presently enables a connection between the Asia-Pacific and European regions. Legal issues surrounding the Arctic’s jurisdiction provoke contention over rights to these lands, drawing in not just the circumjacent sovereign states but also nations keen on making inroads into […]
Our much-praised Russia’s Pivot To Asia PDF Guide is now available for download. This comprehensive book contains details of Russia’s trade and development with over 80 countries as well as analysis on new supply chain routes, trade agreements, and Russia’s involvement with the BRICS, EAEU, SCO and Belt & Road Initiative. Contents include: Russia & […]
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