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.
Russia and Vietnam are commemorating their 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year, in what has been a fascinating diplomatic relationship over the decades. To mark the occasion, the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, wrote a specific article for the event. This is what he had to say: “Russian-Vietnamese ties have a long history and […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro have signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand cooperation across key sectors, the Kremlin has announced. The deal was sealed on Wednesday (May 7) in Moscow after talks between the two leaders. Maduro had arrived in the Russian capital to attend the May 9 Victory […]
Kazakhstan has significantly increased the volume of grain and coal transported via rail through Russia, particularly along the eastern route of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). According to Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), the country’s national railway operator, container traffic along this corridor rose by 63% in the first quarter of 2025, surpassing 1,000 twenty-foot […]
Russia and Cuba commemorate their 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties on May 8th, in what has been a fascinating diplomatic relationship over the decades. To mark the occasion, the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, wrote a specific article for the event. This is what he had to say: “On May 8, the Russian Federation and […]
The Russian President Vladimir Putin has held telephone discussions with the Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, who thanked Russia side for providing prompt emergency assistance following the recent serious explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port. The leaders had a thorough discussion of issues pertaining to further development of Russian-Iranian cooperation based on the bilateral Treaty on […]
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The Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken by phone to exchange greetings for the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. Putin conveyed wishes of good health and well-being to the Great Patriotic War veterans living in Israel. The leaders noted the determination of both countries in defending […]
A joint Sino-Russian venture, ABK Lider LLC is investing ₽1.1 billion (USD13.5 million) in the construction of a manufacturing plant to produce blocks, wall panels and ventilation shafts from Autoclaved Aerated Concrete. The plant will be established in the Bolshoi Kamen Priority Development Area in Primorye. Bolshoi Kamen itself is a major sea port and […]
Transport connectivity and development of renewable energy can become driver of sustainable development in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), according to Arzybek Kozhoshev, the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission. He was speaking at the Global Mountain Dialogue conference in Bishkek, dedicated to the prospects for sustainable development of mountain regions. […]
Russia’s plant and animal health watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor is reporting an increase in the number ‘quarantinable objects’ being found in imports of plant products from Turkiye, as well as shipments of unsafe fruit and vegetables. There have been 184 cases of quarantinable objects being found in imports of citrus fruit, peppers, tomatoes, squash and pears from […]
The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and Togo’s Foreign Minister, Robert Dussey have exchanged messages of greetings on the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Lavrov’s message praised the traditionally friendly Russian-Togolese relations, which are based on the principles of mutual respect and a shared approach to current international and regional issues. […]
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov has held telephone discussions with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, at the initiative of the Pakistan government, on May 4th. The parties specifically discussed the dangerously growing tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad. The Russian side stressed its readiness to contribute to a political settlement […]
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