Russia's Pivot To Asia - Issue 103 Out Tomorrow Complimentary Download Available Here: It has been a busy week with numerous bilateral Presidential meetings taking place in addition to key multilateral forums. We report on President Putin’s meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, India’s Narendra Modi, Turkiye’s Recep Erdogan, Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian and Mongolia’s Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh. In addition, we provide reports on what happened at the G20 Finance Ministers meeting in the United States, The Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Summit in Bishkek and the Russia-China Cooperation Forum in Kazan. We also carry important reviews of Russia’s Arctic development policy, Russia-China cross-border infrastructure development, and a review of Russia’s trade and development data for the year to date. Plus discussions with the Brazilian Foreign Minister and the latest in Belarusian trade. Russia’s economy is not collapsing. As our reports indicate, the reality is the exact reverse.

Russia, Mongolia Presidential Meetings: September 2026 Update The Russian and Mongolian Presidents have met in Bishkek, with multiple projects underway between the two countries. These include nuclear power, rail connectivity, a free trade agreement, and the building of a new capital city. Mongolia's unique position between Russia and China is about to pay dividends.

Russia, Turkiye Presidential Meetings: September 2026 Update The Russian and Turkish Presidents have met in Bishkek, with central discussions focussing on nuclear energy, tourism and the agricultural sectors. We examine these and look at the threat of secondary sanctions hanging over Ankara despite Turkiye being a member of NATO.

Russia-Iran Presidential Meetings: September 2026 Update The Russian and Iranian Presidents have met in Bishkek to discuss issues concerning conflicts with the United States, security, rail connectivity, economic development, finance and trade. We examine the issues at hand and what potentially lies ahead in terms of diplomatic meetings to resolve issues.

Russia-India, Putin-Modi Talks: September 2026 Update The Russian President, Vladimir Putin has met with Indian Prime Minister Modi with both delegations holding substantial talks in Bishkek. Apart from the usual diplomacy, discussions included nuclear power, rail and aviation, military cooperation, finance and a free trade agreement. We details what was said and the likely results.

Russia-China Presidential Talks: September 2026 Update The Russian and Chinese Presidents and their delegations have met in Bishkek. We discuss issues raised about nuclear energy and finance, along with a proposed Trilateral Summit between Presidents Trump, Xi and Putin potentially being held in November.

Russia At The G20 Finance Ministers’ Meetings In The United States: Results & Analysis The Russian Finance Minister, Anton Siluanov, has been attending the G20 annual Finance Ministers meetings in North Carolina, the first time a Russian delegation has been present since 2022. We examine what was discussed, the global economic policy outcomes and Russia's current status in global economic affairs.

The 2026 Eastern Economic Forum – Russia’s Far East Emerges As A New Gateway To Asian Economic Integration: A Complete Event Analysis Your Guide to Russia's Eastern Economic Forum, which starts on September 1 in Vladivostok. This is the premier event showcasing Russia's real engagement with the entire Asian region. We deep dive what is happening, who is attending, the main themes and investment drivers, and why this is one of the most important and influential events of the year as concerns Russia's Pivot To Asia. This is essential reading for anyone involved in Russia's growing Asian and Far Eastern presence.

Russia’s Arctic Policy: Foreign Minister Announcements & Analysis The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has released an article outlining Russia's Arctic policy, including interaction with other countries. We examine what he stated, the implications for China, India, Asia, Europe and the United States and provide analysis on this important subject.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation 2026 Bishkek Summit: What to Expect The 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Heads of State summit commences on Tuesday, September 1 in Bishkek. With participants including Russia, China, India, Iran, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and host Kyrgyzstan, together with leaders from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Laos, Mongolia and Turkiye as well as the United Nations, the SCO is responsible for 36% of all global trade and 42% of the global population. We discuss the agenda and likely outcomes.

Russian, Brazilian Foreign Ministers Hold Discussions: Details & Analysis The Russian and Brazilian Foreign Ministers have spoken by phone ahead of their respective Presidents meeting in two weeks time in India. We look at the preparations for that, as well as the latest in bilateral trade, which has been growing at 6.6% during 2026. Problem solving and overcoming trade obstacles is a part of the Foreign Ministerial remit and we look at how Sergey Lavrov and Mauro Vieira have been dealing with bilateral trade difficulties - and opportunities.

Russia, Belarus Trade Up 12.5% During 2026 The Russian and Belarus Presidents have met this past weekend in Moscow, with Putin saying that 2026 bilateral trade has increased by 12.5%. We examine their trade and investment data and look at growth sectors and where the opportunities are.

Russia’s China-Adjacent Regions See Cross-Border Transport Corridors Growing 3% Faster Than Global Average Logistics connectivity between Russia and China's border regions is developing at a faster pace than the global average, with an estimated US$100-150 billion being spent on further developing this to 2030. These moves are transforming the transportation map throughout Eurasia.

Russia’s China-Adjacent Regions See Cross-Border Transport Corridors Growing 3% Faster Than Global Average Logistics connectivity between Russia and China's border regions is developing at a faster pace than the global average, with an estimated US$100-150 billion being spent on further developing this from now until 2030. These moves are transforming the transportation map throughout Eurasia.

Putin To Meet Chinese President Xi Jinping In Bishkek On Monday The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday, 31st August, in Bishkek. While both are attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation annual Heads of State summit, also on the agenda are talks about the Power of Siberia 2 and other bilateral issues. The two will also meet again at the annual BRICS summit next month in New Delhi.

Russian CEO To Head US$1 Billion Indian Neurotechnology Fund Russia's Aleksandr Panov, the CEO of Russian neurotechnology firm Neiry, has been appointed the CEO of India's ADI Neuroscience, a US$1 billion fund to develop India's capabilities in this new human-tech sector. India is the world's third largest investor in this field after the United States and China. The tech examines how the human brain can interact with machine technology.

The 2026 Russia-China Cooperation Forum in Kazan: Results, Signed Agreements And Analysis The 2026 Russia-China “Sprouts” business forum has just concluded in Kazan with 21 major agreements snd multiple investment MoUs signed. We detail the significance of this event, the deals agreed and how this sets a new path for the development of Russia-China bilateral investments.

Russian Trade & Industrial Development Update: August 2026 The Russian Minister for Trade & Industry has provided Russian President Vladimir Putin with a development assessment of Russia’s performance during 2025 and new updates. With hard evidence to support the data, Western politicians and economists must start to look at the realities or be prepared to be wholly surprised - and their economies overtaken - in the next two years.

Russia, Vatican Talks: Finance, Religious Ministry & Ukraine Negotiations: Why This Matters – Analysis There is more than meets the eye concerning the Vatican's Foreign Ministerial meetings in Moscow. We examine the background and details behind the visit and why this matters as concerns the Vatican, Russia, and Ukraine.

Russia's Pivot To Asia Issue 102: Out Tomorrow. Want a copy? Subscribe for free here: This week: Deep Dive reports on Russia's relations with India, the Maldives, Myanmar, Vietnam, Ghana and South Sudan and a thorough overview of Russia's inbound and outbound tourism industry. We look at the Moscow-Vatican summit and its implications, multi-billion $ Chinese investments into Russia, and Thailand's SWIFT avoiding new QR code payments system. Plus pieces covering bilateral trade and investment in Uzbekistan, and Russia's fish exports to the EU. Essential business development intelligence from Russia's Pivot To Asia. 🙏