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November 9, 2026

The 2026 Russia-Thailand Investment Forum: A US$4.5 Billion Investment Pipeline Emerges

The 2026 Russia-Thailand Investment Forum has taken place in Bangkok, organized by the Russian-Thai Business Council under the theme “Russia-Thailand: A New Era of Economic Partnership.” Showcasing opportunities in both countries, it put 81 investment projects valued at more than US$4.5 billion on the bilateral business agenda, bringing together opportunities in Russian manufacturing and agriculture, Thai real estate and tourism, and joint ventures designed to connect the two economies. We examine what was on offer.

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November 9, 2026

Russia, Pakistan Technology Cooperation Moves Towards Joint Ventures In AI, Cybersecurity & Digital Trade

A Pakistan-Russia IT Collaboration event, ‘Building Technology Partnerships, Market Access and Joint Solutions’, has taken place at the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives in Islamabad. This produced a solid, institutionalized structure for further developments that could lead to significant Pakistan-Russia Joint Venture investments. We examine the potential.

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November 9, 2026

Russia Eyes Aircraft Manufacturing With Brazil, China, UAE

Russia’s Industry and Trade Minister, Anton Alikhanov has said that Russia has made major breakthroughs in aircraft manufacturing, developing systems and expertise that could be exported to foreign markets, including China and Brazil. However, these countries are unable to manufacture their own aircraft without considerable reliance on Western-sourced components, leaving them strategically vulnerable – while Russia can produce 100% Russian-built aircraft. China alone needs 8,000 new passenger jet aircraft in the coming years.

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November 9, 2026

Russia Targets Oil & Gas Equipment Exports To The Middle East Following Iran War

The US-Iran war has caused substantial damage to oil and gas facilities in Iran as well as Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. With the United States evacuating oil and gas workers, damage repair is minimal. Russia however has offered to send experienced oil and gas engineers to repair damaged facilities – with standardization differences between US and Russian gauge equipment being the only replacement issue.

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November 8, 2026

Russia, Bangladesh Sign Trade Agreement: Impact Analysis

Bangladesh and Russia have signed a new institutional framework to expand a bilateral trade corridor worth approximately US$1.7 billion, with an agreement signed in Dhaka on November 5, providing for joint commercial projects, investment promotion, and trade development across agriculture, energy, pharmaceuticals, industrial production, information technology and financial services. We deep dive the agreement and examine exactly what it provides and the opportunities for both Russian and Bangladeshi investors.

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November 8, 2026

Russia, Iran Bilateral Relations: November 2026 Update

Russia’s President Putin has met with Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei in Moscow. Discussions included the construction of gas pipelines from Russia to Iran and Russian gas supplies to Iran, which is preparing for energy shortages during the coming winter as a result of US attacks on its infrastructure. Also on the agenda were updates on the Rasht-Astara railway, grain supplies, and post-war Iran security. We examine the outcomes.

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November 8, 2026

160 Russia-Africa 2026 Cooperation Agreements Open Multi-Billion-Dollar Pipelines In Mining, Nuclear Energy, Agriculture & Logistics: A Deep Dive Critical Analysis

The Russia-Africa Summit produced a substantial Russian pivot to Africa, with billion-dollar deals, banking joint ventures, nuclear energy agreements, port and trade corridor infrastructure developments, and substantial agricultural trade contracts amongst 166 signed contracts. We deep dive the entire deal structuring; who has agreed to do what, where and when in Russian and African investment. This article is of primary interest to anyone involved in the Russia-Africa trade and development space.

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November 8, 2026

The Philippines Looking To Purchase More Russian-Indian BrahMos Missiles

Manila has submitted a list for customizations to their missile systems to India, according to the Philippines Defense Secretary, Gilberto Teodoro. These include five BrahMos missile systems and nearly 60 missiles for up to US$800 million. The BrahMos system is a joint India-Russia venture with India producing export market variants. Indonesia and Vietnam have also purchased BrahMos systems.

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November 8, 2026

Tanzania, Russia Sign Space Cooperation Agreement

Tanzania’s communications ministry has signed a framework memorandum on space cooperation with Russia’s space agency Roscosmos, who expects to launch Tanzania’s first Earth observation satellite on a Russian rocket in March 2027. Russia will help set up a national space agency, build ground stations and train specialists.

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November 7, 2026

Russia, Egypt Bilateral Relations, Trade & Investment: October 2026 Update

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has met with Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the President of Egypt during the 2026 Russia-Africa Summit. Egypt is Russia’s largest trade and investment partner in Africa, with bilateral trade growing 14% during 8M 2026 and on target to reach close to US$12 billion for the year. Egypt also hosts two key Russian development projects – the El Dabaa NPP and the Russian Investment Zone at Port Said. We examine the complete bilateral trade and investment developments.

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November 7, 2026

Russia, Republic of Congo Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, met with Denis Sassou Nguesso, the President of the Republic of the Congo during the 2026 Russia-Africa Summit. Russia has significant investments in the RoC including nuclear energy projects and cross-border oil pipelines. With the two sides agreeing a bilateral investment treaty, trade and investment are growing. With bilateral trade growing this year, we examine the development picture.

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November 7, 2026

Russia, Libya Bilateral Relations, Trade & Investment: October 2026 Update

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has met with Mohamed al-Menfi, the Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya, during the 2026 Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow. Energy and Security issues took up the bulk of the discussions, as Libya continues to deal with the fall-out of the US-led, 2011 NATO attacks designed to oust then-President Gaddafi. Progress since then has been slow but there are signs Russia-Libya bilateral trade is recovering. We provide the latest updates.

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