AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoASEAN Trade: Russia’s economic ties with Southeast Asia are expanding: bilateral trade reached about $18 billion in 2025 and rose 10% in the first half of 2026. Recent talks focused on investment, food security, logistics and digital services, but produced no announced contracts. Payments and Markets: Up to 70% of Russian import payments are reportedly handled through intermediaries outside the banking system. The ruble’s recent strengthening has also lifted optimism in the Russian market. China Partnership: Moscow and Beijing plan to deepen cooperation in AI, biotechnology and the digital economy alongside traditional sectors, as both governments seek new growth drivers. Digital Disruption: Ukrainian strikes on data centres linked to Yandex, Sberbank and VK have disrupted services used by consumers, businesses and government, and could slow Russia’s AI development. Energy Trade: Russia is preparing its first diesel shipment to the United States under a sanctions waiver; analysts expect little effect on fuel prices.
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