Thread: Russia's allies and pals

Which countries does Russia trade with extensively and have good relations with? Or is Russia more of an isolationist country?

" Europe " in general , and " Germany " in particular is Russia's most trading partner .

What about political allies? It doesn't seem like they make close relations with any specific countries, just whoever is best at the moment.

Our closest political allies are Belarus, Armenia, Tajikistan and Kirghizia. I’d say they’re our satellites.

And of course there's Chechnya.

Chechnya is not a state. It is part of Russian territory, one of 89 Russian regions.

Still, they're great partners.

And I've heard Texas has a good relationship with the USA.

OK. As a Texan, I have to admit that I'm confused by that last comment about Texas.

Oh I could really say somthing there but I won't.

I was making the point that Chechnya is a region of Russian, as Texas is a region of the usa.

OK, did I miss some huge sarcasm here? Isn't Chechnya trying to break away from Russia right now, how can they be considered a "great partner"?

I thought V was making a joke.

Russia also has a very strong cros relation with many countries such as those who invest heavily in and by Russia bilaterally. Cyprus for instance has no visa requirements for Russians and they have many tourists who spend US dollars there. Cyprus also invests heavily in Russia base on the latest reports. A similar situation exists with Egypt.

emka71aln, huge sarcasm was missed

what is the current relationship between russia and iraq? i heard they at least used to be trade partners. if this relationship has changed, when and why?

Apparently GAZ isn't too happy about it. They had a big order for Volga taxies that wont be able to be forfilled now.

Originally Posted by raskolnik

emka71aln, huge sarcasm was missed

I figured that, just wanted to make sure.

Originally Posted by z80

Apparently GAZ isn't too happy about it. They had a big order for Volga taxies that wont be able to be forfilled now.

Does Russia still export military supplies - tanks, armored vehicles, AK-47s and the like?

Most of Iraqs weponds are American and French I think. Some one correct me if I'm wrong.

The Iraqis do have many French weapons and some American weapons from the '80's and some Russian ones too so I think you are right.

Slightly off the subject; it seams that my lunch is not with out it's own sense of irony. I'm having a lebanees roll, with spam.