Manturov listed the countries to which Russia will export metal products

“In the context of sanctions, the markets of Turkey, China, the countries of the EAEU and the CIS, the states of Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia are becoming priority areas for external supplies,” TASS quoted him as saying.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said earlier that the country is reorienting its exports and imports to new markets amid an international trade crisis.

The New York Times reported that international trade with Russia has skyrocketed this year, despite the fact that the countries imposed sanctions after the start of a special operation in Ukraine.