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.
Russin Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has held talks with Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan in Kuala Lumpur. The ministers focused on implementing the agreements reached during the Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Russia in May, and discussed current bilateral and international issues. They focused in particular on regional affairs and prospects for […]
The mutual tourism flow between Russia and China reached 2.7 million visits in 2024 and grew further by 20% in Q1 2025, the Russian Economic Development Ministry has stated. Dmitry Vakhrukov, Russia’s Deputy Economic Development Minister, said, “The total tourism flow reached 2.7 million visits last year. Chinese citizens made 1.2 million tourist trips to […]
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and the top diplomats of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states have been meeting in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur. These are part of the annual Russia-ASEAN foreign ministers’ meetings. Lavrov will also be attending the East Asia Summit and the ASEAN Regional Forum for security. ASEAN […]
Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC) and China’s New JCM Group from Chengdu have signed an agreement to cooperate on the production, delivery, and servicing of gas turbine equipment, UEC stated on Tuesday (July 8). They said that “The Russian state corporation Rostec’s United Engine Corporation and Chinese company New JCM Group Company Ltd. have signed […]
Russian and Chinese investors plan to set up a Joint Venture in the Titanium Valley Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to manufacture precision wire for electrolysis equipment, according to Sverdlovsk Region Deputy Governor Vasily Kozlov. He did not name the participants but stated “One of the residents of the Titanium Valley SEZ, in cooperation with a […]
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Update: Following Ural Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UCCI) President Andrey Besedin remarks concerning the immigration of up to 1 million Indian workers to Russia this year, Russia’s Labor Ministry has denied that such plans are in place, saying that the Federal government’s quotas for foreign workers have already been set. In 2025, just under […]
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, met with Mauro Vieira, the Foreign Minister Brazil on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil is a founding member of BRICS and the host country of this year’s event. During their conversation, Lavrov and Viera discussed upcoming Russian-Brazilian dialogue, and coordinated their actions in […]
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov has met with Foreign Minister Mexico, Juan Ramon de la Fuente Ramirez on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro. Mexico is not a member or partner BRICS nation; however the country was invited as an observer. Lavrov and Fuentes discussed key issues related to Russian-Mexican […]
The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with Foreign Minister of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The two ministers had an in-depth exchange of opinions on the current international situation, and discussed their key bilateral issues, including the implementation of strategic projects in the energy […]
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov has met with President of Bolivia, Luis Alberto Arce Catacora on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro. They discussed topical issues of bilateral cooperation in various areas, including interaction in trade and the economy, prospects for the implementation of large investment projects, as well as […]
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has met with the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro. They both reaffirmed the need for prompt reform of the WTO based on inclusiveness, non-discrimination, transparency and mutual respect, and exchanged views on several aspects of […]
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