Economic Trends in Russia’s Electronic Cigarette Retail Sector: Growth, Regulation, and Policy Debates
Since the prior year, the footprint of outlets selling electronic cigarettes has grown by roughly one third, reflecting a clear shift in…
Global BRICS Study on Food Market Competition Expands Collaborative Effort
A broad international initiative is taking shape within the BRICS framework to study competition dynamics in global food markets. The BRICS…
Belarus-Russia cargo transport cooperation: law, routes, and regional implications
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed a law confirming the agreement between the Belarusian government and the Russian government…
Understanding Russia’s Social Pension Increases and Eligibility
Social pensions in Russia were increased by 3.3% beginning this past Saturday, according to RBC. The adjustment comes with an indexation…
Revised Urals-Brent Discount in Russian Oil Tax Calculations
In a move that reshapes the fiscal framework for Russia’s oil sector, a policy now in effect from April 1 introduces a calculated gap between…
Maternity Capital Now Eligible for Repayment of Loans in Consumer Cooperatives
New Rules Allow Maternity Capital to Repay Loans in Consumer Cooperatives In April 2023 a new law took effect in Russia that enables maternity…
The 2018 Musk Tweet Case and Its Implications for Labor Speech
The U.S. Court of Appeals in New Orleans determined that Elon Musk, founder of Tesla and SpaceX, violated federal labor law by posting a…
Nord Stream Explosions: Cross-Border Investigation and Cooperation
In the wake of the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 explosions, Germany moved to establish information sharing with Denmark and Sweden, though…
Gazprom Reports 37.4 Million Cubic Meters Through Ukraine on April 1
Gas transit data from Gazprom confirms that Ukraine continues to permit gas deliveries to Europe through its territory, with a reported flow…
European Public Health and Market Impacts from Afghanistan Poppy Ban
Europe could face serious disruptions after the Taliban imposed a ban on poppy cultivation in Afghanistan, a move that policy observers say…