Russia's Electricity Exports Rise 4% Year-on-Year in 1H 2026, Imports Fall 5.3% as Kazakhstan Accounts for 94% of Imports

Russia's electricity exports rose 4% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, according to Tass. Imports fell to 1.2 billion kWh, a 5.3% decline. Kazakhstan accounted for 94% of Russia’s electricity imports during the reporting period. The data highlights the growing reliance of Russia on Kazakhstan for energy imports, despite the overall decline in volume. The trend underscores shifting energy trade patterns in the region.