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Russia Restricts Armenian Flower Imports Amid Strained Relations

Rosselkhoznadzor claimed the ban, which takes effect on Thursday, is aimed at protecting domestic plant safety and domestic producers.

On Trump’s Heels, Putin Gets a Lavish Welcome in China but No Blockbuster Deals

Experts say the visit was a symbolic win for Putin, even as negotiations on energy infrastructure floundered.

China Now Supplies 90% of Russia’s Sanctioned Tech Imports – Bloomberg

Sources told Bloomberg that tougher EU sanctions had further restricted Russia’s remaining channels for acquiring Western technology directly.

Russia Introduces Helium Export Controls Amid Global Shortage

Russia is the world’s third-largest helium producer behind Qatar and the United States.

Russia Stops Ammonium Nitrate Exports for 1 Month

The export halt comes amid a global supply crunch following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 24% of the world’s ammonia, an ingredient...

Russian Arms Exports Fall 64% in 5 Years

Russia remains the world’s third largest supplier behind the United States and France, selling mostly to India, China, and Belarus.

Russian Oil Tankers Re-Route to India Despite U.S. Tariff Threats – Bloomberg

The change of course comes amid turmoil in global energy markets as the war in the Middle East widens with no end in sight.

opinion Jason Corcoran

Moscow's De-Dollarization Dreams Meet Pragmatic Reality

A leaked memo suggests Moscow may rejoin the dollar settlement system despite years of trying to go its own way.

Russian Ports Warn of Cargo Slowdown Due to Tighter Inspections and Ice Conditions

Putin ordered mandatory inspections of all vessels entering Russian ports after an explosion on the tanker Koala in the port of Ust-Luga in February 2025...

China Posts First Annual Decline in Trade With Russia Since 2020

The pullback in 2025 came amid falling demand for Chinese car imports in Russia and a drop in the value of Russian crude exports.

China Imports Record Volume of Russian LNG in September

The September total marked a roughly 73% increase from the same month last year, when imports of Russian LNG to China reached 751,000 tons.

Thousands of Car Carriers Backed Up at Russia’s Borders as Importers Rush to Beat Fee Hike

Roughly 3,000-4,000 car transporters carrying up to 10 vehicles each are currently stuck in lines at border checkpoints.

Cargo Checks at Kazakhstan Border Paralyze Russian Imports, Trigger Supply Fears

Logistics and freight forwarding companies estimate that between 10% and 25% of all consumer imports from China are now stuck at the border.

Chinese Refiners Cut Russian Oil Imports Ahead of New U.S. Sanctions – Bloomberg

State-owned giants Sinopec and PetroChina have already canceled some shipments of Russian oil, Bloomberg cited traders as saying.

Freight Costs for Chinese Goods to Russia Surge Amid Kazakhstan Border Gridlock

The cost of transporting a container has already risen by about 40% compared with September, with another round of price hikes expected in November.

opinion Andrei Malgin

Here's Why Plans for a Tunnel Between Russia and Alaska Are Insane

Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev thinks a tunnel will boost trade and bring peace. It isn't a new idea — and has never been built for good reasons...

Russia’s New Border Rules Could Cut Off Key Trade Routes, Kazakh Lawmaker Warns

The warning comes after Russia imposed new limits on visa-free stays for foreign nationals, including Kazakhs, to 90 days per year.

Thousands of Trucks Stuck at Kazakhstan-Russia Border Amid Customs Crackdown

Transport operators see the situation as a sign that Kazakhstan is moving toward closer compliance with Western sanctions on Russia.

Chinese Exports to Russia Record Sharpest Drop Since February

Russian shipments to China also fell sharply, declining 17.8% year-on-year to $9.35 billion, a 6.9% decrease from July.

Western Sanctions, Market Glut Slowing Russia-China Trade, Minister Warns

Bilateral trade dropped 8.1% between January and July compared to the same period in 2024, totaling $125.8 billion.

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