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Russia, Alliance Of Sahel States Meetings: Security & Trade Analysis

The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with the leaders of the Alliance of Sahel States in Niamey, Mali, to discuss regional security amongst allegedly European backed Islamic insurgents involving French and Ukrainian militia.
Both sides are prioritzing diplomatic, political and strategic security enhancement across the Sahel region: Burkina Faso, Mali, and the Niger. The moves have the potential to permanently influence Africa’s political development.

July 10, 2026

Russia, Mali Bilateral Relations: July 2026 Update & Trade Analysis

Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Minister, has met with Abdoulaye Diop, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Mali, to discuss bilateral trade and investment. The two sides are actively engaged in nuclear and solar power projects, mining, and the agricultural sectors.

July 10, 2026

Russia-Niger Bilateral Relations – July 2026 Update & Trade Analysis

The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with Abdourahamane Tchiani, the President of the Niger, and Foreign Minister Bakary Samgare. The two sides discussed trade and investment cooperation in nuclear energy, mining, infrastructure and agriculture in addition to security matters.

July 10, 2026

Russia, Burkina Faso Bilateral Relations: July 2026 Update & Trade Analysis

A Russian delegation led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with the Burkina Faso Foreigm Minister Karamoko Traore to discuss trade and investment. Burkino Faso has been increasing trade with Russia in security, energy, mining and the agriculture sectors.

July 10, 2026

Russia, Mozambique Bilateral Relations – July 2026 Update & Trade Analysis

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has met with Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo and Foreign Minister Maria Lucas in Maputo. Bilateral trade is small but both sides are looking to increase this via fertiilizers and tea exports.

July 9, 2026

Russia, Ethiopia Bilateral Relations: July 2026 Update

Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, has met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abey Ahmed in Addis Ababa to discuss developing bilateral trade and investment. This tripled in 2025 with plenty of interest in their mutual agricultural sectors – fertilizers, grains, and coffee.

July 9, 2026

Russia’s Chetra LLC Eyes Growth & Investment In Indonesia’s Construction Market

Russia’s Chetra, an industrial construction vehicle and parts manufacturer, have signed an agreement with Indonesian market entry experts to evaluate the potential for the company to invest in production in Indonesia. The country is going through a construction boom making Chetra’s interest very timely.

July 9, 2026

Russia Amber Mining Up 13% In 2025, Asia A Key Jewellery Market

Russia is the world’s largest producer of Amber, and mined a record 726 tonnes in 2025. Most of this is exported to China, as well as markets in the UAE, Kuwait and Kazakhstan.

July 8, 2026

Russian, Indonesian Trade & Industry Ministries Sign Co-Operation Agreements

The Russian and Indonesian Ministries of Trade & Industry have signed a Cooperation Agreement in the industrial sector, with Russia expressing interest in Indonesian shipping, aviation, and infrastructure including construction of the new capital city at Nusantara.

July 8, 2026

African Union Chairman Meets Russian Foreign Minister In Ethiopia

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov has met with Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the African Union chair, in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Russia is pro-African development and wants to see it gain seats on the UN Security Council.

July 7, 2026

Russia, Armenia Discuss Trade & Economic Ties: Analysis

Senior Russian and Armenian officials have met in Ekerterinburg to discuss EAEU trade and development just two weeks after Armenian elections appointed a pro-EU government. We examine the situation and provide the geopolitical analysis.

July 7, 2026

India, Russia, Progressing On Bilateral Investment Treaty, Free Trade Agreement: Ambassador

The Indian Ambassador to Russia has said that discussions concerning a Russia-India Bilateral Investment Treaty and the Eurasian Economic Union-India Free Trade Agreement are both progressing. Both sides have committed to adding another $40 billion to their trade by 2030 suggesting progress may be within reach.

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