Russia Sets Minimum Prices for Nicotine Products
Russia approves rules establishing minimum retail prices for nicotine-containing products In a move aimed at shaping the market for nicotine…
Mir Card Restrictions in Armenia and Regional Impacts on Payments
Mir cards, the payment instrument from Russia, faced limitations in Armenia as banks began restricting their use in ATMs and point-of-sale…
Bank of Japan Policy Shift Reshapes Global Markets
Global Markets React as Bank of Japan Signals Policy Shift The Bank of Japan has moved its policy stance, nudging the target range for…
European gas price outlook and its drivers in 2024
Analysts at the Fitch rating agency have projected that spot gas prices in Europe may retreat by about 23% in 2024 from the previous year. The…
The EU weighs a grain import tax on Russia and Belarus
The European Union weighs a grain import tax on Russia and Belarus The European Union is considering a tax on grain imports from Russia and…
Mir Card Mandate in Cuba: Policy Shift and Cross-Border Implications
Recent statements from Cuban officials indicate a significant shift in how payments will be processed across the republic. In an interview…
Income tax reform: 5 million ruble threshold eyed in Russia
Russia may introduce new tax rules that would take effect on January 1, 2025, with a threshold for higher personal income tax at 5 million…
Overview of Recent Russian Macroeconomic Developments
A recent note titled Analysis of Macroeconomic Trends, published in March by the Center for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting…
Russia-Iran visa-free group tours expand Moscow’s appeal for Iranian travelers
Russia and Iran Expand visa-free group tours, boosting Moscow’s appeal for Iranian travelers The first wave of visitors from Tehran arrived in…
Ukraine’s Drone Imports: January Trends, EU Share, and Defense Financing
In January, drones ranked among Ukraine’s top ten imports, a fact highlighted by the Ukrainian Center for Economic Strategy through its…