on17.10.2025 Agency Oversight Shifts as Russia Weighs Expanded Business Inspections The interior policy department in Russia has put forward a draft that would broaden access controls for businesses, potentially lifting the… Discover More
on17.10.2025 The U.S. Treasury extends energy-related transaction permissions for select Russian banks under sanctions Recent developments show that the U.S. Treasury Department has renewed its allowance for certain energy-related dealings involving a group of… Discover More
on17.10.2025 Cambo field stake sale by Shell and UK energy security considerations Shell, the Anglo-Dutch energy giant, is evaluating options for its 30 percent stake in the Cambo oil field located off the Shetland Islands,… Discover More
on17.10.2025 Hungary-Gazprom Gas Agreement: Security, Pricing, and Policy Flexibility Hungary relies on a long-term energy agreement with Gazprom that many analysts describe as stabilizing for the country’s energy security. The… Discover More
on17.10.2025 National Wealth Fund Trends: Size, Liquidity, and Currency Outlook In early May, the National Wealth Fund (NWF) held 12.47 trillion rubles, a level representing 8.3% of Russia’s projected GDP for 2023,… Discover More
on17.10.2025 Strategic Infrastructure Security and Drone Defense in Russia Recent statements from Russian officials highlight a push to harden critical infrastructure against drone threats and to establish clearer… Discover More
on17.10.2025 Russia’s Deposit Growth and US Bank Market Context for North American Readers Recent figures from the Deposit Insurance Agency show a continued rise in Russian bank deposits, with the average deposit size reaching 301… Discover More
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on17.10.2025 Finnish Customs Probes Suspected Drilling Equipment Exports to Russia Finnish authorities are examining reports about the export of drilling equipment to the Russian Federation that could help bypass EU… Discover More
on17.10.2025 Record Cash Circulation in Russia Reaches New High, According to the Central Bank The Central Bank of Russia reports a historic milestone with 17 trillion rubles in cash circulating at the start of May, a peak noted by DEA… Discover More