Russia expands its global trade partnerships, establishing the Middle East and India as major trading partners, while deepening cooperation with China.

The entities involved

• Moscow →

  capital and most populous city of Russia

  • Ukraine continues to target Moscow, including a recent missile strike on a refinery.Mon 17:14
  • India is increasing oil imports from Russian sources, a strategy being tracked by Kpler due to the loss of West Asian barrels caused by regional war.Mon 16:44
• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • A US Air Force base in Fairford, located near the Oxfordshire border, is being utilized due to actions in the Middle East.Mon 17:54
  • Authorities are investigating an incident at a base in Fairford, with possible links to Iran and Russia.Mon 17:54
• Mikhail Gorbachev →

  leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991 (1931–2022)

  • A summit in Reykjavik discussed nuclear arms issues, involving leaders like Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan.Sat 06:29
  • Calls are mounting for a new arms treaty as citizens advocate for nuclear disarmament, stemming from the legacy of the Gorbachev-Reagan summit.Sat 06:29

Related events

• China, Russia, Indonesia, and the EAEU are engaging in new trade and connectivity discussions across multiple fronts.Sep 7
• Higher oil prices strengthen Moscow's revenues as Russia supports Iran, while Houthis attack Saudi Arabia and China expands its strategic reach.Thu 06:37
• Geopolitical shifts are underway as the Indo-Pacific region influences the Middle East, impacting trade routes and India's global profile.Jul 9
• The ongoing Middle East conflict is causing global commodity market disruptions, specifically affecting the supply of fertilisers, and India is seeking assurances/cooperation regarding these supplies.Aug 25
• India is actively involved in global geopolitics, mediating talks between various global powers while balancing its relationships with rival blocs like the West and Russia.Sep 2