“According to the Russian media, Russia is currently evaluating the logistical possibilities for the initial export. With Laos landlocked and unreachable by sea, Russia would route shipments through Vietnamese ports, the same transit corridor Vietnam opened to Laos earlier this year.”
“The announcement followed high-level talks at the Kremlin between President Vladimir Putin and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith on the sidelines of Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, where the two leaders focused on boosting bilateral trade and deepening energy cooperation.”
“Laos has been reeling from one of the worst fuel crises in its recent history, triggered by the Middle East conflict and its knock-on disruptions to global supply chains. The country imports around 97 percent of its refined fuel from Thailand, leaving it acutely exposed when supplies tightened earlier this year.”
“Vietnam stepped in as an emergency supplier, committing 50 million liters of fuel and agreeing to allow Laos to transit petroleum from third countries through Vietnamese territory, the very corridor Russia is now considering for its planned deliveries.”
https://laotiantimes.com/2026/05/11/russia-considers-first-fuel-shipment-to-laos/