M-12 Highway Expansion Ties Russia to Asia: Funding, Routes, and Regional Impact
The M-12 highway is designed to create a broad link from Moscow toward Asia, connecting Russia with several nearby markets and neighbors. This…
Rosneft to Issue Yuan-Denominated Bonds Amid China Ties and Market Expansion
On September 13, Rosneft plans to collect investor applications for exchange-traded bonds of the 002P-12 series with a volume of at least 10…
Aeroflot Expands in the Far East with a New Regional Base
Aeroflot Plans a Far East Regional Base to Serve Russia and Beyond A regional hub is in the works for Aeroflot, aimed at connecting the Far…
Russia’s Central Bank Chief Warns Against Financial Self-Isolation amid Global Shifts
Elvira Nabiullina, who leads Russia’s central bank, warned at the Moscow Financial Forum that insulating the financial system could erode the…
Russia’s Reserve Composition and September 2022 Movements
The volume of Russia’s international reserves stood at 561.9 billion dollars, edging down by 0.9 percent, or 4.9 billion, in the week ending…
Russian Officials Challenge EU Grain Deal Commitments; Erdogan Signals Possible Cooperation
Russian Officials Challenge EU Commitments on Grain Deal as Turkey Sees Common Ground with Putin Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria…
Russia’s Q2 2022 Money Transfers: Shifts, Causes, and Welfare Implications
In the second quarter of 2022, Russia saw a noticeable uptick in the volume of money transfers sent abroad. This shift is highlighted in the…
Russian Officials Discuss Extending the M-12 to Vladivostok and Linking it with Far East Ports
Russian Officials Discuss Extending the M-12 Highway to Vladivostok and Beyond Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin floated the idea of…
Expanded view on ruble settlements for foreign currency obligations under sanctions
According to an official decree, President Vladimir Putin authorized banks that are subject to international sanctions to meet their foreign…
Russian Decree Tightens Disclosure and Ownership Rules for Strategic Enterprises
The Russian leadership has issued a new decree that changes the rules for transparency in state-influenced business. It allows certain…