Sergei Tsekov on Europe’s Gas Dependency and Ukraine Transit Plans
Sergei Tsekov Casts Doubt on the Notion that Europe Can Do Without Russian Gas The Crimea representative in the Federation Council and a…
Rusal Responds to Sanctions, Market Strains, and Geopolitical Pressure
The press service of Rusal commented on the ongoing developments surrounding the in absentia indictment of Russian businessman Oleg Deripaska…
Moscow–St. Petersburg high-speed railway financing and timelines update
The plan to build the Moscow–St. Petersburg high-speed railway does not rely on funding from Russia’s National Welfare Fund. This stance was…
Ruble Gains Ground in Russia’s Import Payments Across Regions
The ruble’s footprint in Russia’s import payments expanded in December, capturing a notable share of transactions with Africa and the…
US Debt Trajectory and Global Fiscal Risks: Insights from IMF, World Bank, and US Accounting Chamber
Recent projections suggest that if current patterns in income and spending persist, the United States could see its national debt outpace the…
High-Speed Rail Linking Moscow and St. Petersburg: Vision, Costs, and Timelines
Russia Plans a High-Speed Rail Link Between Moscow and St. Petersburg The first trains intended for Russia’s high speed rail line connecting…
Illicit Tobacco Trade: Financial Gains and Health Outcomes
Efforts to curb illegal tobacco trade could unlock substantial tax gains for governments, with estimates around 47.4 billion dollars annually…
EU-Russia Trade and Energy Flows in 2023 and Earlier Context
In 2023, the European Union purchased oil and gas from Russia valued at 30 billion euros. This amount marks a sharp decline from the previous…
Russia’s Fuel Exports Decline in Early 2024 and Market Responses
In the early months of 2024, Russia’s supply of high-octane gasoline from abroad declined significantly, dropping by about 27 percent year…
Russia’s Asia-Pacific Trade Shows Strong Growth in 2023
The Far Eastern Federal District saw a notable uptick in trade activity with Asia-Pacific economies during 2023, signaling a shift in regional…