Apple retail in Russia expands product range and rebrands the network
The Apple retail network in Russia is expanding its product range and undergoing a rebrand The Apple equipment stores operating across Russia…
Summer fuel prices rise on SPIMEX to multi-year highs amid policy and market shifts
Summer fuel prices on SPIMEX reach new highs as markets respond to global and domestic factors Summer diesel fuel prices on the St. Petersburg…
EU sanctions language shifts and updated lists—implications for North American business
The European Union has adjusted how it describes Russian business figures in the context of sanctions, a shift noted by readers of the EU…
Rosneft and FEFU Expand Education and Research Collaboration
Rosneft and the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) are broadening their joint efforts in training and retraining personnel, advancing…
Expense of the Dollar: Global Shifts in Currency Reserves and Trade
Since the start of Russia’s military actions in Ukraine, global shifts away from the U.S. dollar have accelerated markedly, with…
FAS actions against Unicosmetik and oil auction disputes highlight Russia’s competition oversight
The Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has initiated a legal action against Unicosmetik, the owner of the Estel brand, with the case…
EU Lifts Sanctions on Three Russian Business Figures; Court Precedent and Reactions
The European Union has removed three Russian businessmen from its sanctions list: Grigory Berezkin, head of the ESN group, Alexander Shulgin,…
BAT exits Russia and Belarus, assets rebranded to ITMS Group amid sanctions era
British American Tobacco (BAT) has finalized a plan to divest its operations in Russia and Belarus, announcing the agreement on Wednesday. The…
Bulgarian Parliament Considers Ukrainian Grain Imports and Regional Trade Impacts
The Bulgarian Parliament recently decided to allow the import of grain from Ukraine, a move that aligns with the government’s broader…
Telecom Tariff Adjustments in Russia: Industry Moves, Regulatory Oversight, and Investment in Network Modernization
Telecom operator MTS, listed on the MOEX as MTSS, has announced plans to raise several tariff plans by about 10 to 12 percent starting at the…