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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.

Brazil Foreign Ministers
Featured August 30, 2026

Russian, Brazilian Foreign Ministers Hold Discussions: Details & Analysis

The Russian and Brazilian Foreign Ministers have spoken by phone ahead of their respective Presidents meeting in two weeks time in India. We look at the preparations for that, as well as the latest in bilateral trade, which has been growing at 6.6% during 2026. Problem solving and overcoming trade obstacles is a part of the Foreign Ministerial remit and we look at how Sergey Lavrov and Mauro Vieira have been dealing with bilateral trade difficulties – and opportunities.

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Belarus
Featured August 30, 2026

Russia, Belarus Trade Up 12.5% During 2026

The Russian and Belarus Presidents have met this past weekend in Moscow, with Putin saying that 2026 bilateral trade has increased by 12.5%. We examine their trade and investment data and look at growth sectors and where the opportunities are.

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Russia Trade
August 27, 2026

Russian Trade & Industrial Development Update: August 2026

The Russian Minister for Trade & Industry has provided Russian President Vladimir Putin with a development assessment of Russia’s performance during 2025 and new updates. With hard evidence to support the data, Western politicians and economists must start to look at the realities or be prepared to be wholly surprised – and their economies overtaken – in the next two years.

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India Trade Developments
August 25, 2026

Russia, India Bilateral Relations & Trade Developments: August 2026 Update

The Indian Foreign Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, has been in Moscow to meet with Russian President Putin and other senior officials. This comes ahead of important upcoming Heads of State summits with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the BRICS at which both the Russian and Indian senior leaders will be present. We examine the Moscow meetings, discuss bilateral trade and look at where this dynamic relationship can be expected to develop.

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South Sudan Relations
August 25, 2026

Russia, South Sudan Bilateral Relations & Trade: August 2026 Update

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has met with his South Sudanese counterpart, James Pitia Morgan, in Moscow. While bilateral trade remains small, there are areas of growth and potential development, especially in energy, gold mining, and agriculture. We examine the relationship and look at where opportunities lie.

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Ghana Bilateral Relation
August 24, 2026

Russia, Ghana Bilateral Relations & Trade Development: August 2026 Update & Analysis

The Russian and Ghanian Foreign Ministers have met in Moscow, marking attempts by Moscow and Accra to turn rapidly expanding trade into a broader economic, investment, technological and security partnership. With bilateral trade expected to double in the coming five years, we deep dive the relationship and look at why Ghana hold so much promise for Russian activities in West Africa.

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Uzbekistan Agricultural
August 22, 2026

Russia, Uzbekistan Agricultural Trade Up 31.7% In 7M 2026

The Uzbek Minister of Agriculture has met with the Russian head of the Mordovia Republic, with both expressing desire to work together. The Uzbek Minister, Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov, said that bilateral agricultural trade between Russia and Uzbekistan had grown by 31.7% In 7M 2026.

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