Russia’s Novak on EU Exemptions, Gas Caps, and European Energy Dynamics
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak suggested that several European nations might press the European Union to carve out exemptions…
Ads under control: Russia’s ad regulations and industry response
Ads under control The advertising services sector saw a new regulation approved by the State Duma on December 21, in its final reading. The…
Ruble dynamics, oil prices, and policy responses
The ruble’s slide against the dollar and the euro is linked by the Central Bank to softer oil prices. Yet officials emphasize that the…
Position not finalized and tax changes for Russians abroad
Position not finalized The Russian Finance Minister, Anton Siluanov, indicated that the government has not yet settled on how to handle…
PM Mishustin Calls for Coordinated Land Support for Soldiers and Families
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin emphasized the need to synchronize efforts across federal authorities and regional governments in order to…
Belousov on 2023, risks, and policy levers for Russia’s economy
Belousov believes that without extraordinary events in 2023, the Russian economy will face a gentler path than in 2022. “We think that if…
Rubles Stability Debate: Officials Say Weakness Lacks Objective Basis
Maxim Oreshkin, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, argued that the current slide in the ruble’s value does not reflect…
Energy costs and deindustrialization risks in Europe
Energy costs spark concerns of deindustrialization in Europe Analysts warn that elevated energy prices across European Union economies could…
Ruble Movements and Market Forecasts Around Year-End
In the afternoon on December 27, the ruble continued its slide, casting a heavier shadow on the currency market. As selling pressure gathered…
New Bank of Russia loan category may target higher-risk borrowers
The Bank of Russia mulls a new consumer loan category aimed at borrowers with below-average financial standing The Bank of Russia is…