Russia-Oman trade surges 22-fold to $1.5B in seven months

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoygu announced a 22-fold increase in Russia-Oman trade turnover to $1.5 billion over seven months, citing a meeting with Omani counterpart Idris Al-Kindi in Moscow. The figure, if accurate, marks a dramatic expansion in bilateral economic ties, likely driven by Russia's pivot to non-Western markets amid sanctions. The claim is unverified and may reflect low base effects or partial data.