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July 22, 2026
Russian Film Streaming Service Launches In Tajikistan
Russia’s online cinema screening service Wink has just entered the Tajik market, with locals able to access over 35,000 movies, TV series and cartoons via subscription.
July 22, 2026
Russia Extends 30-Day Visa-Free Access To Chinese Nationals To December 31, 2027
Russia has extended the visa-free programme for Chinese national until 31st December 2027. 834,460 Chinese tourists visited Russia last year with initial indications of a 138% increase of those numbers during 2026 to date.
July 21, 2026
Russia, North Korea Bilateral Relations: July 2026 Update
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, have met with the North Korean Foreign Minister, Madame Choe Son Hui in Moscow. We discuss what was said as both countries engage in mutual defence and trade.
July 20, 2026
Northern Sea Route Ships & Ports Confirmed For Summer 2026 Voyages Between Europe and Asia
The Hong Kong shipping line Sealegend is to launch the first regular summer shipping service from China to Europe, transiting Russia’s Northern Sea Route. It is the first time a scheduled service is to be operated along the NSR and cuts the journey down by 50%, saving time and money.
July 20, 2026
Rosatom Forecasts 40 Million Tonnes Along Northern Sea Route In 2026
Rosatom’s CEO, Alexey Likhachev, has forecast a record cargo transit of forty million tonnes along Northern Sea Route in 2026, an increase of about 10% above 2025 figures. Rosatom is responsible for managing the route and provides nuclear-powered icebreakers to assist with the transit.
July 20, 2026
Russia Set To Incentivize Far East & Arctic Development Via Preferential Tax Breaks & Funding
The Russian State Duma is poised to approve a series of investment incentives to attract investment into the Russian Arctic and Far East regions. These include five year tax breaks and other financial considerations. We provide the full investment incentive details.
July 20, 2026
The Russia-Latin America Strategic Cooperation Forum (CORAL 2026): Trade Development and Economic Analysis
We review the Russia-Latin America Strategic Cooperation Forum (CORAL 2026) which has just taken place in Sao Paulo. Participants included Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Chile, Venezuela, Paraguay, Ecuador and Russia in what was an important regional trade development event. We provide a country by country analysis and the latest Russia-Latin America trade intelligence.
July 20, 2026
Russia’s VTB Launches QR Payment System In Argentina
Russia’s VTB bank has opened a QR code payments system in Argentina, which allows Russians to make commercial transactions in the country while bypassing SWIFT. Other rollouts in Latin American countries are expected.
July 18, 2026
Russian Agricultural Exports To China Up 41% In H1 2026
Russia’s exports of agricultural products to China has grown 41% in H1 2026, with organic produce very much a growth development market. We look at the Chinese consumer trends and Russia’s organic certification processes.
July 17, 2026
Russia Becomes A Founding Member Of The World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization
Russia, China and 27 other global south countries have signed up to form the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, with a mandate to strengthen international cooperation and global governance in artificial intelligence and share development expertise. We detail the members and examine the stated goals.
July 17, 2026
China To Retaliate If United States Introduces 100% Tariffs On Its Exports For Buying Russian Oil
The Chinese government have threatened to retaliate if the United States imposes 100% tariffs on its exports as punishment for purchasing Russian crude oil. We examine the implications.
July 17, 2026
Russian Development Fund To Manage Russia’s Industrial Zone In Egypt
Russia and Egypt have agreed on the operational and management partner for the Russian Investment Zone at Port Said. Russia’s Crystal Fund will provide incentives for Russian manufacturers to establish operations in the zone, with the zone itself also tax and other benefits.