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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.

SJ100
Featured November 9, 2026

Russia Eyes Aircraft Manufacturing With Brazil, China, UAE  

Russia’s Industry and Trade Minister, Anton Alikhanov has said that Russia has made major breakthroughs in aircraft manufacturing, developing systems and expertise that could be exported to foreign markets, including China and Brazil. However, these countries are unable to manufacture their own aircraft without considerable reliance on Western-sourced components, leaving them strategically vulnerable – while Russia can produce 100% Russian-built aircraft. China alone needs 8,000 new passenger jet aircraft in the coming years.

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Equipment
Featured November 9, 2026

Russia Targets Oil & Gas Equipment Exports To The Middle East Following Iran War  

The US-Iran war has caused substantial damage to oil and gas facilities in Iran as well as Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. With the United States evacuating oil and gas workers, damage repair is minimal. Russia however has offered to send experienced oil and gas engineers to repair damaged facilities – with standardization differences between US and Russian gauge equipment being the only replacement issue.

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Bangladesh Containers
November 8, 2026

Russia, Bangladesh Sign Trade Agreement: Impact Analysis

Bangladesh and Russia have signed a new institutional framework to expand a bilateral trade corridor worth approximately US$1.7 billion, with an agreement signed in Dhaka on November 5, providing for joint commercial projects, investment promotion, and trade development across agriculture, energy, pharmaceuticals, industrial production, information technology and financial services. We deep dive the agreement and examine exactly what it provides and the opportunities for both Russian and Bangladeshi investors.

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November 8, 2026

Russia, Iran Bilateral Relations: November 2026 Update

Russia’s President Putin has met with Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei in Moscow. Discussions included the construction of gas pipelines from Russia to Iran and Russian gas supplies to Iran, which is preparing for energy shortages during the coming winter as a result of US attacks on its infrastructure. Also on the agenda were updates on the Rasht-Astara railway, grain supplies, and post-war Iran security. We examine the outcomes.

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November 8, 2026

160 Russia-Africa 2026 Cooperation Agreements Open Multi-Billion-Dollar Pipelines In Mining, Nuclear Energy, Agriculture & Logistics: A Deep Dive Critical Analysis

The Russia-Africa Summit produced a substantial Russian pivot to Africa, with billion-dollar deals, banking joint ventures, nuclear energy agreements, port and trade corridor infrastructure developments, and substantial agricultural trade contracts amongst 166 signed contracts. We deep dive the entire deal structuring; who has agreed to do what, where and when in Russian and African investment. This article is of primary interest to anyone involved in the Russia-Africa trade and development space.

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BrahMos
November 8, 2026

The Philippines Looking To Purchase More Russian-Indian BrahMos Missiles

Manila has submitted a list for customizations to their missile systems to India, according to the Philippines Defense Secretary, Gilberto Teodoro. These include five BrahMos missile systems and nearly 60 missiles for up to US$800 million. The BrahMos system is a joint India-Russia venture with India producing export market variants. Indonesia and Vietnam have also purchased BrahMos systems.

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Egypt Bilateral
November 7, 2026

Russia, Egypt Bilateral Relations, Trade & Investment: October 2026 Update 

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has met with Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the President of Egypt during the 2026 Russia-Africa Summit. Egypt is Russia’s largest trade and investment partner in Africa, with bilateral trade growing 14% during 8M 2026 and on target to reach close to US$12 billion for the year. Egypt also hosts two key Russian development projects – the El Dabaa NPP and the Russian Investment Zone at Port Said. We examine the complete bilateral trade and investment developments.

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RO Congo Bilateral
November 7, 2026

Russia, Republic of Congo Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, met with Denis Sassou Nguesso, the President of the Republic of the Congo during the 2026 Russia-Africa Summit. Russia has significant investments in the RoC including nuclear energy projects and cross-border oil pipelines. With the two sides agreeing a bilateral investment treaty, trade and investment are growing. With bilateral trade growing this year, we examine the development picture.

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Libya Bilateral
November 7, 2026

Russia, Libya Bilateral Relations, Trade & Investment: October 2026 Update

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has met with Mohamed al-Menfi, the Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya, during the 2026 Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow. Energy and Security issues took up the bulk of the discussions, as Libya continues to deal with the fall-out of the US-led, 2011 NATO attacks designed to oust then-President Gaddafi. Progress since then has been slow but there are signs Russia-Libya bilateral trade is recovering. We provide the latest updates.

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African Pharma
November 6, 2026

Russian Pharma Group Aims To Enter The African Market

Russia’s Pharmasyntez Group plans to boost the volume and range of its pharmaceutical exports to Africa, the company has stated, saying “Africa is a strategic direction for international development for us. We are expanding exports of our pharmaceutical products and establishing long-term partnerships. We are already supplying products to the African market, building our registration portfolio, and exploring new opportunities for collaboration with public and commercial partners. We see significant potential for further developing Africa’s pharmaceutical market.”

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