Russia — Brazil merchandise trade: current trends and problems

The article examines current trends in the foreign trade in goods between Russia and Brazil in the context of geopolitical tensions and anti-Russian sanctions of “unfriendly” countries. A detailed analysis of the structure of exports and imports in terms of analytical product groups is presented. Changes in the dynamics and structure of mutual trade are revealed. The main drivers and impediments for the further development of trade between Russia and Brazil, including issues of access to the countries' markets, are identified.