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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.

Bahrain Relations
Featured October 20, 2026

Russia, Bahrain Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has met with the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and held separate talks with Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. Both sides expressed mutual interest in expanding cooperation in the economic sphere, including investment, as well as in culture, education and other areas. Current bilateral trade is small at about US$115 million, but grew by about 15% during 2025.

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India Kazan Business
Featured October 19, 2026

The 2nd Kazan India-Russia Business Forum: 26 Cooperation Agreements, Trade & Investment Increases: Analysis

The Second Russia-India Business Forum has been held in Kazan, Tatarstan and produced numerous fruitful business engagements, while productive economic interactions between Russia and India have further strengthened their bilateral economic cooperation. The “TIME” – ‘Tatarstan Initiative, Mutual Efficiency’ business forum advanced joint manufacturing, medical technology, agricultural exports, aviation, textiles and investment. In this article we examine the impact of the forum, the deals and agreements reached – essential intelligence for anyone in the Russia-India trade and investment space.

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Russia ASEAN
October 19, 2026

ASEAN-Russia Trade and Investment: October 2026 Updates

Russia-ASEAN bilateral trade has increased by 10% in H1 2026, meaning the commercial agenda is now widening beyond traditional energy and commodity exchanges to include agricultural supplies, food security, fertilisers, digital services, logistics, manufacturing, technology and investment partnerships. The next stage will depend on whether businesses can turn these established trade flows into new supply contracts, distribution networks and long-term investment projects. This article explains these development dynamics and is essential reading for anyone involved in Russian and ASEAN affairs.

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Azerbaijan Economic
October 19, 2026

Russia-Azerbaijan Economic Discussions Put 2026 Trade, Investment & Logistics In Focus: Analysis

Russia’s recent trade and bilateral development ties with Azerbaijan have been erratic due to political tensions and regional problems. However both sides now seem ready to move ahead, especially as they both participate in the Western corridor of the INSTC and stand to gain from increased trade along this route. We deep dive the bilateral dynamics and assess what is happening in terms of mutual commercial and regional infrastructure and investment developments – including links with Iran.

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Timor Leste Bilateral
October 19, 2026

Russia, Timor Leste Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has met with Bendito Freitas, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, the first official visit to Russia by a Timorese foreign minister. Timor Leste became a full member of ASEAN a year ago. While bilateral trade is miniscule, the two Ministers discussed putting into place the legal and development architecture to increase this, with a target of reaching US$50 million by 2030.

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NPP
October 18, 2026

Rosatom Agrees To Supply Indonesia With Two Floating Nuclear Power Plants

Russia’s Rosatom has agreed to supply Indonesia with two floating nuclear power units with a capacity of 200 MW. This is Rosatom’s first project involving the export of floating units. The parties agreed to implement the project on a commercial basis in the B2B format, using private investments rather than funds from Indonesia’s budget.

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Togo Trade
October 18, 2026

Russia-Togo Trade: Fertilizers, Phosphates, and Lomé Port Open New Commercial Routes to West Africa

Russia has been looking to expand and develop its trade with African nations, sometimes with mixed results. Progress has tended to be made with Russian exports of energy products, fertilizers and agriculture, yet offset by logistics difficulties, a lack of trade supporting mechanisms, a lack of investment, the threat of secondary sanctions on African exporters, and security issues concerning Black Sea shipping. In this article we examine Russia’s trade with Togo.

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Rail
October 17, 2026

Russia, Iran, Restart Construction Of The Rasht-Atara Railway

Russia has recommenced the construction of the Rascht-Astara railway line in northern Iran, a vital connectivity hub from Azerbaijan that will complete and significantly enhance the capacity of the INSTC. The total cost of the project is US$1.8 billion, of which Russia will provide US$1.46 billion. Once completed in 2030, the railway is expected to carry at least 15 million tonnes of freight a year with onward connectivity from Russia to India and South Asia.

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