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Russia At The United Nations: 50 Meetings – Multipolar Connectivity, Selective Western Dialogue and Economic Diversification: Analysis

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov has held 50 meetings while attending the United Nations in New York. We examine each of these, including important discussions with the United States, and Germany and look at the significance of Russia’s expanding international diplomacy and what this means in terms of foreign policy developments and potential outcomes.

September 28, 2026

Russian Exports To Egypt Up 15.6% In 7M 2026

Roman Chekushov, the Russian Deputy Industry and Trade Minister, has been meeting with Mohamed Farid, the Egyptian Industry Minister, Khaled Hashem, the Investment and Foreign Trade Minister, Deputy Foreign Minister Wael Hamed and the chairman of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, Mohamed El-Sewedy in Cairo to discuss trade developments. Bilateral trade is up 15.6% in 2026.

September 28, 2026

Russian Exports Of Beef To Turkiye Reach 400 Tonnes In H1 2026

Russia’s exports of beef to Turkiye have reached 400 tonnes in H1 2026, in the first data since Russia was permitted to export the meat last year. The next step is to allow Russian exporters direct market access. Beef is used in numerous Turkish dishes including kebabs as well as stews. Per capita consumption is about 20kg per annum.

September 27, 2026

The 2026 TNF Industrial & Energy Forum: Russia’s Energy Technology Base, Industrial Localization And International Markets: Analysis

The annual TNF Energy forum has concluded in Tyumen, featuring significant energy participation involving China, ASEAN, Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa. The event laid out Russia’s energy dynamics, exports and infrastructure build with oil and gas companies, equipment manufacturers, oilfield-service providers, technology developers, universities, government institutions and foreign energy partners. We assess the likely impact and global energy flows. This article is essential reading for anyone interested in Russia’s global energy development.

September 26, 2026

Georgian Railways To Purchase 200 New Freight Railcars From Russia

Georgia’s state-owned Georgian Railways have purchased 200 new freight railcars from Russia’s JSC Roslavl Railcars, in a deal worth the equivalent of US$9.6 million, payable in rubles. The contract also provides for maintenance and repair works. Most of the cars are gondolas used for transporting minerals.

September 26, 2026

Russia’s WB Taxi To Launch Service In Armenia

The Russian taxi ordering service WB Taxi is launching early access for users in Yerevan, Wildberries & Russ (RWB) has announced. Users can download the mobile application and leave a request to connect. In the coming weeks, access to the service will gradually be expanded across Armenia.

September 25, 2026

Russia Looking To Increase Legume Exports To India

The Russian Agroexport Federal Center has held meetings with the Indian Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA) in Moscow to discuss legume supplies. These are a popular consumer item in India and a stable food used to make dhals. However, India cannot produce enough and will have a shortfall of about 14 million tonnes by 2030. Russia is looking to fulfill the demand.

September 25, 2026

Russia Resumes Flour Exports To Burundi

Russia has resumed the export of wheat to Burundi after administrative difficulties. The country is a major exporter of bulgar wheat, used in numerous Burundian dishes including the popular Boko Boko Harees. Over 815 tonnes of wheat worth around US$600,000 was shipped in 8M 2026.

September 24, 2026

The Eurasian Economic Union & The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s 2027-2030 Action Plan: Content & Analysis

The Eurasian Economic Union and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation have agreed a Joint Action Plan to cover the period 2027-2030. This covers important trade development areas including digitalization, information and communication technologies, customs regulation, agro-industry, food security, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, consumer protection, green-economy issues and information exchange. We deep dive the contents to explain exactly what this means and the impact on EAEU and SCO members.

September 23, 2026

Russia’s Trade With The Global South Hits US$299 Billion In H1 2026: Country By Country Analysis

Russia’s trade with the Global South and ‘friendly’ countries now accounts for 85% of its total, reaching about US$299 billion in H1 2026. The West provides just 15% of Russia’s economic trade and continues to decline. We examine the main Global South trade partners in all regions, and provide the latest H1 2026 trade data. There are some surprising results for those who assume Russia only trades oil with China and India. The non-energy sector on a worldwide basis is increasingly dominant as Global South trade volumes continue a Russian growth trajectory.

September 23, 2026

Growing Russia-Hong Kong Economic Relations: From Trade & Investment to a Greater Bay Area Business Gateway

Hong Kong has just hosted a Russian business mission, with both local and Russian companies interacting to explore potential for local market and Greater Bay Area penetration for Russian products. Hong Kong is also well positioned to assist Russia exporters access markets in ASEAN. Current Russia-Hong Kong trade hit US$2 billion in H1 2026, while the SAR also providing non-cash financial services to Russian companies trading with China – Hong Kong has handled over 100 tonnes of Russian gold bullion destined for China this year.

September 23, 2026

Russia, Mongolia Form Working Group To Examine Feasibility Of A Western Rail Corridor

Russian, Mongolian and Chinese officials have agreed to set up a working group to study the potential of a proposed Russia-Mongolia-China Western Railway Corridor that would link Russia’s Tuva region with Mongolia’s Uvs Province, and onto China’s Xinjiang Province in the countries Far West.
New railway construction is part of China’s latest 5 year development plan, while Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh also discussed the project with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the SCO summit last month.

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