Measuring Crime Costs in Russia: Economic and Social Effects
Researchers from the European University in St. Petersburg conducted a pioneering study to quantify the economic impact of crime in Russia.…
Russia Faces a Slower Gas Boom: 2040 Outlook, Western Siberia Reserve Depletion, and LNG Expansion
The Russian Ministry of Energy projects a potential drop in gas production within Russia to 255 billion cubic meters by 2040, foreseeing an…
Russia says Kyiv and Ankara did not oppose 60-day grain extension; UN seeks full implementation
Dmitry Polyansky, First Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN, stated that Kyiv and Ankara did not oppose…
Adidas challenges BLM logo; trademark conflicts in apparel branding
A German maker of sneakers, apparel and accessories has petitioned the United States Patent and Trademark Office to cancel the Black Lives…
Revised Social Pension Indexation and Related Housing Policy Updates
State institutions in Russia announced a significant change to social pensions. Vyacheslav Volodin, the Chairman of the State Duma, stated…
Russia’s SPFS Traffic Growth and Household Savings Trends (2022–2023)
Russia’s Domestic Payment Network Expands as SPFS Traffic Surges The Bank of Russia has disclosed a sharp rise in the use of its…
PepsiCo Unveils Updated Pepsi Logo for Far-Reaching Brand Refresh
PepsiCo has unveiled a refreshed Pepsi soda logo—the first update in 15 years—marking a notable shift in its brand visuals. The redesign…
SVB Collapse and Regulatory Fallout: Depositor Outflows, Liquidity Strains, and Resolution
The management team behind the American investment bank Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) alerted the leadership of the Federal Reserve System about a…
China’s First Yuan-Settled LNG Deal Marks a New Trade Chapter
A Chinese energy group has closed its first LNG deal priced in yuan with a French buyer, signaling an important shift in how some energy…
EU Imports of Russian Goods Not Covered by Sanctions Reflect Trade Shifts in 2022
By the end of 2022, EU member states increased the import of certain Russian goods not currently under international sanctions, including…