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May 26, 20261
Russia-Kazakhstan trade turnover reaches record high, Kremlin aide says
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said Russia remains one of Kazakhstan’s top trade partners, accounting for about 19% of its foreign trade. He said bilateral trade turnover has reached a record high of almost $29 billion and has continued to rise this year.
Quick Facts
- described Russia as one of Kazakhstan's leading trade partners
- said Russia's share in Kazakhstan's foreign trade is about 19%
- said trade turnover between Russia and Kazakhstan reached a record high
- said mutual trade has increased further in the current year
- Yury Ushakov
Russia remains one of Kazakhstan’s leading trade partners and now accounts for about one-fifth of the country’s foreign trade, according to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov. Speaking to reporters in Moscow, Ushakov said the share of Russia in Kazakhstan’s foreign trade stands at roughly 19%.
He said the two countries’ trade turnover has risen to a record level of almost $29 billion. Ushakov also said bilateral trade has continued to grow in the current year, though he did not provide a specific figure for the increase.
The remarks underscore the scale of economic ties between Russia and Kazakhstan, which have remained strong through ongoing regional and global trade shifts. Ushakov presented the figures as evidence of expanding mutual commerce between the two neighboring countries.
No additional official breakdown of the trade data was included in the source report.
Why This Matters
Rising Russia-Kazakhstan trade signals deepening economic interdependence at a time of shifting regional trade routes and sanctions pressure. For businesses, the record turnover suggests continued demand, but also a need to monitor customs, payments, logistics, and compliance risks tied to Russia-linked trade flows.
Timeline & Sources
May 26, 2026
WireUshakov said trade turnover between Russia and Kazakhstan had reached a record almost $29 billion.
May 26, 2026
WireTASS reported comments by Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov on Russia-Kazakhstan trade.