Trade turnover between Russia and CIS countries topped $110 billion in 2025, says Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov pointed to large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects under way within the CIS framework.
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Trade turnover between Russia and other members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) exceeded $110 billion in 2025, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said, according to TASS.
Ushakov noted that large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects are currently being implemented within the CIS framework, pointing to deepening economic ties among member states beyond simple trade figures.
Expanding economic cooperation
The trade figure underscores the continued economic weight of the CIS bloc for Russia, which has sought closer ties with former Soviet republics amid broader geopolitical shifts in recent years.
Ushakov did not break down the $110 billion figure by individual member state or sector, nor did he specify which industrial or infrastructure projects he was referring to. The remarks were made in the context of broader discussions about CIS economic integration.
Officials from CIS member states have periodically highlighted growing trade and investment cooperation as a priority, with further details on specific projects expected to emerge at upcoming intergovernmental meetings.
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