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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.

Russia Weighs New Gasoline Export Ban to Tame Rising Domestic Prices – Izvestia

Retail gasoline prices rose 0.2% in the final two weeks of June and have climbed 3.25% since the beginning of the year.

Russia’s Natural Gas Exports to Europe Plunge to Historic Lows

With limited buyers and few alternatives, Gazprom faces mounting losses as a glut of unsold gas weighs on the Russian economy.

Russian Steel Executive Rings Alarm Bells for Struggling Industry

A strengthening ruble and high interest rates have choked demand and profitability, making imminent production cuts and plant closures a possibility.

Russian Diamond Exports Fall to Decade Low

The Russian diamond sector has been hit hard by Western sanctions imposed over the war in Ukraine and a wider global downturn.

Gazprom’s June Exports to Europe Jump From 2023 – Reuters

Gazprom’s EU exports averaged 81.8 million cubic meters per day in June, up from 66.8 million cubic meters per day in June 2023, according to Reuters’...

Russian Exports to Europe Down 68% in 2023

Meanwhile, exports to Asia, which has replaced Europe as Russia's main energy client, were up 5.6% to $306.6 billion.

Russia Says Redirected Most Oil Exports to China, India

Western sanctions including a European Union embargo on its seaborne oil deliveries have forced Russia to direct its exports to other markets.

U.S. Charges Man With Smuggling Military Tech to Russia

The Department of Justice said Arthur Petrov procured U.S. microelectronics for a Russian firm that provides "critical components" to the Russian military...

Russian Gasoline Exports Up in 2023 Despite Sanctions

Gasoline exports from Russia neared 2.5 million tons in January-May 2023, a 37% year-on-year boost.

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