Russia warns India of FATF blacklist risk and impact on key sectors
Russia has warned India about the potential fallout if Moscow is blacklisted by the Financial Action Task Force FATF. The warning focuses on…
REO Demonstrates Digital Shift in Secondary Resource Trade at NMEC
The Russian Environmental Operator, known as REO, is set to showcase an Electronic Commerce Platform designed for buying and selling secondary…
EU macro-financial aid updates and regional context
The European Commission confirmed another 1.5 billion euros in macro-financial assistance for Ukraine, part of a 2023 package. This latest…
VTB Chief Pushes CIPS for Russia-China Payments and Trade
The head of VTB, Andrey Kostin, argues that the rapid growth of cross-border payments between Russia and China makes it prudent for Russian…
Russian Coal Market Shifts: Price Pressures, Regional Competition, and Asian Demand
Russian coal suppliers have begun losing ground to rivals in Asia as exporters from South Africa and Colombia gain momentum, reshaping…
Egypt Rises as a Major Natural Gas Player for Europe
EU officials see Egypt as a dependable, growing source of natural gas for European markets, especially as sanctions reduce shipments from…
Turkish Lira Turbulence Ahead of Presidential Runoff
The Turkish lira continued its slide, sliding to new lows against the US dollar as global currency markets kept a close watch on developments…
Construction Cost Trends in Russia’s Commercial and Industrial Real Estate
Construction costs for commercial and industrial real estate retreat from peak levels Market observers report a notable decline in…
Russia Debates Scary Labels for Alcohol Bottles and Online Market Restrictions
A proposed bill in Russia seeks to add conspicuously alarming labels on bottles of alcohol, and even on water, as part of changes being…
RBI Reorganizes Russia Exposure Through Standalone Unit
The Austrian lender Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) is pursuing a restructuring path after determining that a buyer for its Raiffeisen…