News - RUSSIA'S PIVOT TO ASIA

April 4, 2026

Russia’s FESCO Creating An Alliance With UAE’s Largest Port Operator

Russia’s FESCO Transportation Group and the UAE’s DP World are creating a logistics and shipping alliance that will dwarf all the largest global operators such as Maersk and will develop both the Northern Sea Route as well as look at further developing Middle East-Asia-Central Asia-Russia trade dynamics. The move comes as sanctions and conflicts disrupt traditional routes and will secure Eurasian trade in the longer term.

April 3, 2026

Russia’s Foreign Trade Has Increased, Not Decreased, Since 2022: Analysis

Russia’s Deputy Head of the Russian Presidential Administration, Maxim Oreshkin, has stated that Russia’s foreign trade has increased, not decreased since western sanctions were imposed on the country in 2022. We crunch the numbers to look at what has changed and where Russian exports markets have declined, increased, and in which commodities.

April 2, 2026

Armenia Discussing New Nuclear Power Plant With Russia

Armenia is negotiating with Russia over the construction of a second Nuclear Power Plant. Armenia’s existing NPP dates back to the Soviet era, while Armenia looks to secure future energy supplies. Yerevan however appears intent on driving a hard bargain.

April 2, 2026

Russia Looks To Increase Agricultural Exports To Cuba

The latest Russia-Cuba Intergovernmental meeting has just taken place in Moscow, with some 90 Russian companies expressing interest in providing agricultural exports and investments into the country. Pork and flour supplies are especially needed with these a staple of Cuban cuisine.

April 2, 2026

Russia’s Transmashholding Eyes Vietnamese Rail Market

Russia’s Transmashholdings, the countries largest manufacturer of railway locomotives and carriages, is eying the Vietnamese market as several Vietnamese city projects are being put into practice including new underground Metro and regular overland rail services.

April 1, 2026

Russia One Of Just Five Countries Allowed To Pass The Strait Of Hormuz: Global Impact

Iran has stated it will only allow ships from Russia, China, India, Pakistan and Iraq through the Strait of Hormuz. We look at the wider implications as the conflict spreads beyond military force and is now being impacted by anti-conflict Western financiers with specific implications for Europe, Asia and the United States. Western politicians are no longer being supported by their own backers.

March 31, 2026

Russia Not To Supply Any Oil To Countries Imposing Price Caps

The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has stated that Russia will not export oil to any countries imposing a price cap. This affects all the G7 nations including the European Union, who have imposed price caps at US$45 a barrel for Russian fuel oil. However, volatility created by the conflict in Iran has seen prices fluctuate between US$75 to above US$100 a barrel while Russia has shifted its energy export priorities to markets in Asia. JP Morgan analysts suggest the price could reach US$150 a barrel if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened soon.

March 31, 2026

Russia Agrees Extension Of LNG Supplies To Serbia

Russia has agreed to extend a gas supply contract with Serbia ‘on favourable terms’ following conversations between the Russian and Serbian Presidents. The existing contract was due to expire on March 31. Alternative energy supplies to Serbia have significantly dropped since the Iran conflict began, however Belgrade has a good relationship with Moscow meaning it can mitigate against these problems.

March 30, 2026

New Multi-Modal Supply Chain Development: Russian Expertise In Saudi Arabia

Russian logistics operators and shipping companies have found themselves in demand in Saudi Arabia due to their expertise in developing new supply chain routes in the wake of sanctions and handling regional conflicts. With the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed for Saudi exports, Russian and Saudi logistics professionals have been working the problem and coming up with creative solutions. It is a trend likely to impact future supply chains in the Middle East, Eurasia, Southeast Asia and Africa.

March 30, 2026

Russia’s Rail Transport Volumes With Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Countries Increases

Russian rail connectivity and freight volumes with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation countries has been increasing and is set to continue this trend. We examine the rail development plans of each of the major national carriers as it becomes apparent that overland supply chains must improve in the wake of regional maritime uncertainties and conflicts.

March 30, 2026

Russia Sends Humanitarian Medical Supplies To Iran

The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations has sent a train consisting of 31 wagons with humanitarian aid for Iran comprising over 300 tonnes of medicines and medical supplies. Thus far, over 1,407 Iranian civilians, and over 210 children have been killed in US and Israeli airstrikes on the country.

March 29, 2026

Kazakhstan and Russia To Reinforce China Freight Rail Links

Kazakhstan and Russia are making significant efforts to boost Eurasian continental rail connectivity with China, in moves that will further secure supply chains in the wake of current maritime shipping problems. We examine the trends and the longer term impacts.

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