PickPoint faces suspension of shipments as financial pressures ripple through Russian pickup network
PickPoint, a significant player in the Russian delivery landscape, halted accepting new shipments from most Russian cities due to financial…
US Household Debt Reaches Record High as 2022 Ends
The total debt held by residents of the United States reached 986 billion dollars, marking the highest level recorded since 1999. This figure…
Russia Trade Slowdown and EU Energy Measures in Late 2022
Russia’s Trade Tumbles in December 2022 as EU Embargo Accelerates As December 2022 closed, Russia faced a sharp drop in both exports and…
Gazprom Faces Market Realities: Putin Reaffirms Gas as a Long-Term Asset
At a milestone event celebrating Gazprom’s 30th anniversary, the Russian president emphasized that natural gas will continue to be a…
Russia Economic Outlook 2026: Sanctions, Deficit, and Growth
The latest projections from Bloomberg suggest that the Russian economy could face a substantial recalibration by 2026, with a potential…
The path to unlocking frozen assets for non-sanctioned investors in Russia and Europe
The Central Bank of Russia says that investors who are not listed on sanctions by foreign depository institutions may see their frozen assets…
Tax talks with big firms signal voluntary contributions in Russia
Tax discussions with large Russian companies reflect a balance between voluntary contributions and state needs The idea that big Russian…
The Thief Nightingale
During a videoconference tied to Gazprom’s 30th anniversary, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed attendees while Alexei Miller, the…
Oil Revenue Trends and Trade Linkages in Early 2023
During the six months from March through September 2022, Iran earned a substantial sum from selling oil to international buyers. The figure…
Oil Prices Dip as Brent Falls Below $82 and U.S. Crude Slumps
Oil Prices Slide as Brent Dips Under $82 a Barrel Brent crude traded below the $82 mark, a level not seen since February 2023, according to…