Russia-Belarus Trade Turnover Rises 14% in First Seven Months of 2026, Minister Says
Bilateral trade between Russia and Belarus reached $32.8 billion in the January-July period, according to a government minister.
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Trade turnover between Russia and Belarus grew by 14% during the first seven months of 2026, reaching a total of $32.8 billion, a government minister said.
The figure reflects the combined value of goods and services exchanged between the two countries over the January-July period. Further details on which sectors drove the increase, or on the minister's additional remarks, were not included in the available reporting.
Russia and Belarus maintain close economic ties as neighboring states with an extensive history of bilateral trade.
Sources
- Russian-Belarusian trade turnover gain 14% in 7M 2026 — minister — TASS (Russia)
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