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Russia Will Consider Partial Lifting of Diesel Export Ban in Case of Overproduction, Novak Says

Novak said that the situation with Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure has remained "tense."

Russian Exports to Turkey Fall 40% Amid Ukrainian Strikes on Southern Ports

Shipments to Turkey, Russia’s third-largest trading partner, totaled $1.93 billion, down from $3.23 billion in July.

Russia’s Crude Exports Rise as Diesel Ban Limits Gains From Higher Oil Prices

The increase could help Moscow fund its rising military spending, but it comes with a costly trade-off.

Ukrainian Strikes Halt Most Russian Grain Exports in the Black Sea

Experts cautioned that the disruption would not necessarily be permanent and some terminals were likely to resume operations.

3 Killed, 2 Grain Terminals Halt Work in Novorossiysk After Ukrainian Attack, Sources Say

Two of Novorossiysk's largest grain terminals halted work on Wednesday, industry sources told Reuters.

Ukrainian Strikes Slash Russian Grain Exports, Analysts Say

Russia is expected to export 1.5 million metric tons of wheat in July, down about 30% from 2.1 million tons in the same month last year and less than half...

opinion Igor Volobuev

Russia's Gas Industry Is Dying a Slow But Occasionally Explosive Death

Sanctions lost Russia its biggest market for gas and threaten the industry's sustainability. That was a problem before the drone attacks started.

Russia Bans Diesel Exports to Ensure Domestic Supply After Targeted Ukrainian Drone Strikes

The government said the ban, which includes producers of the fuel, will be in place until July 31.

Russia's Timber Exports to China Slump as Property Crisis Deepens

The decrease adds to mounting pressure on an industry already struggling with sanctions, high borrowing costs and weak profitability.

AvtoVAZ to Cut Output Plans as Export Demand Weakens

AvtoVAZ President Maxim Sokolov said the ruble's strength was hurting exports by making Russian-made vehicles less competitive abroad.

Ukraine's Refinery Strikes Push Russian Crude Exports to Wartime High – Bloomberg

Repeated Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries have reduced domestic processing capacity and left more crude available for shipment abroad.

Russia and China’s ‘No-Limits’ Trade Partnership Is Losing Steam

Analysts say the two countries may be approaching the limits of what their partnership can deliver economically.

Russia's Power of Siberia 2 Deal With China Would Take a Decade to Boost Gas Exports – Reuters

Even if a deal is finalized, construction would take at least five years and another five would be needed to reach full capacity, industry sources told...

Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Ramps Up Output to Record Levels – Bloomberg

Average daily output in September reached 17.9 million cubic meters, about 14% higher than the previous peak in August.

China Buys Up Russian Oil Cargoes as Indian Demand Slows – Reuters

Despite the increase, analysts say Chinese refiners will also be wary of the risk of secondary U.S. sanctions.

Russia to Boost Oil Exports as Drone Strikes Disrupt Refining Capacity

Two major refineries cut runs following drone strikes over the weekend.

Indian State Refineries Halt Russian Oil Imports – Reuters

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that buyers of Russian oil could soon face steep tariffs.

Russia Set to Restrict Gasoline Exports for 2 Months – Reuters

The ban seeks to stabilize domestic fuel prices.

Russia Nearly Doubles Precious Metals Exports to China in 2025 – Bloomberg

With Western markets largely closed, China has become one of the few remaining major outlets for Russia’s lucrative precious metals trade.

Russian Grain Exports Plunge to 17-Year Low

Severe drought, sluggish prices and a stronger ruble are putting mounting pressure on the country’s agricultural sector.

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