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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.

Khabarovsk Highway
Featured March 23, 2026

Khabarovsk Highway To Be Extended to Border With China At Bolshoy Ussuriysky Island

Russia is to upgrade and extend the Khabarovsk Highway to include a specific Bolshoy Ussuri Island exit that will lead directly to the border crossing in China. The checkpoint will be fully operational in 2028 and will be able to process 250 trucks, 50 buses, and 100 passenger cars per day, with a total annual cargo turnover of 1.3 million tonnes. At present the crossing is conducted by ferry across the Amur River.

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ASEANRussia
March 21, 2026

Russian Foreign Minister Meets With ASEAN Ambassadors In Moscow

The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with the Ambassadors of all of the ASEAN countries – Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, in Moscow. They discussed improving Russia’s multilateral trade with the bloc as well as developing relations between ASEAN and BRICS, the Eurasian Economic Union and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

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Russian Imports
March 20, 2026

Middle East Logistics Shocks For Russian Imports

The Russian domestic consumer market can expect supply chain difficulties due to the United States and Israeli attacks on Iran. We explain the developing logistics bottlenecks, which products are likely to be impacted and expected price rises.

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Cuba Language
March 20, 2026

Russian To Be Taught As A Primary Foreign Language In Cuba 

Russian is to be taught as the primary second language after Cuban Spanish in Cuba to better prepare students for engagement with Russian tourists and further Russian education possibilities in the country. It is one of several nations enaging more with Russian language to encourage trade, tourism and investment ties.

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SPIMEX office
March 19, 2026

St. Petersburg Exchange Opens Office In Beijing

The St.Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPIMEX) has established a Representative Office in Beijing to assist develop Russia-China commodities trade. It has already signed cooperation agreements with various Chinese exchanges in Shanghai, Qingdao and Xinjiang. SPIMEX trades in oil and petroleum products, petrochemicals, gas, coal, timber, metals, construction materials, agricultural products, and mineral fertilizers.

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Kenya Relation
March 17, 2026

Russia, Kenya Bilateral Relations: March 2026 Update

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov has met with his Kenyan counterpart, Musalia Mudavadi, in Moscow. The two discussed deepening bilateral cooperation, trade and synchronizing matters relating to global affairs. Current bilateral trade is mainly agricultural based however both sides see development potential in several areas.

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Kaliningrad SUV
March 17, 2026

China’s Popular Tank SUV To Be Produced In Kaliningrad

Russia’s Avtotor and China’s Great Wall Motors are establishing a Joint Venture in Kaliningrad to manufacture the popular Chinese Tank 300 SUV for the Russian market. The vehicle has attracted a 7.2% share of the Russian new premium car market. Production will commence in Q2 this year.

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