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.
Bolivia’s trade with Russia is small, yet has potential. In this article we discuss the trade history, the main products in the bilateral portfolio and examine why the commercial picture remains erratic. However, with Bolivia recently joining Mercosur and becoming a BRICS partner, and Russia identifying Mercosur as a Foreign Trade Policy target, the bilateral trade picture could improve in the neat future.
The Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, the governing body for the Eurasian Economic Union, has compiled a report on Armenia’s potential departure from the bloc and moves to join the European Union. A decision whether to suspend Armenia from the EAEU will be made in December. We examine what the report states, the likely economic impact of an Armenian suspension, and what happens next.
The Russian Foreign Minister, Prime and Deputy Prime Ministers have all held a series of meetings with senior Iranian officials including the President, and Foreign and Trade Ministers. We examine the security issues, two separate rail connectivity developments, nuclear energy, bilateral trade growth and where Iran is poised to fit into the Eurasian and African trade and supply chains. It is essential reading for anyone involved in Middle Eastern and Central Asian affairs.
The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Russia-Saudi partnership is becoming a central pillar of the wider BRICS + Middle Eastern-Eurasian integrated economic ecosystem and an anchor of what analysts increasingly describe as greater Eurasian-Middle Eastern comprehensive integration, a process that is destined to reshape global supply chains, investment flows, effective connectivity projects, and industrial cooperation patterns across the Global South. In 2025, bilateral trade exceeded US$4 billion, growing by 40%, while in Q1 2026, trade turnover also increased.
The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with Jarrah Al Sabah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait. Russian companies are interested in opportunities in infrastructure development and real estate in Kuwait. Given global trends, Kuwaiti investors are exploring opportunities in Russia’s growing technology sector, including fintech, health tech, and e-commerce. Kuwaiti businesses are attracted to Russia’s oil and gas projects, including upstream exploration and development projects, considering Russia’s vast natural resources. Current Russia-Kuwait bilateral trade is valued at about US$1.7 billion, and grew significantly in both 2025 and 2026.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Russia-India bilateral trade volumes hit US$38 billion in the first six months of this year and are on track to reach the US$100 billion goal set for 2030, according to Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar. He was speaking at the Russia-India TIME Business Forum in Kazan on Thursday. These are record amounts in bilateral trade.
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