OFAC Sanctions: Aven, Fridman and Alfa Group Overview
Petr Aven and Mikhail Fridman, longtime partners and key figures behind Alfa Group, were added to the U.S. sanctions list. The action was…
Three Economic Scenarios for Russia Through 2026: Fragmentation, Policy, and Global Ties
Today, the emphasis shifts to a more fragmented path for Russia’s economic development. The Central Bank of the Russian Federation recently…
publications facing sustained losses and owner backing for the evening standard
The Evening Standard, a British daily newspaper owned by Yevgeny Lebedev, has been grappling with substantial losses that threaten its ongoing…
Sanctions and Status of Alfa-Bank Figures Across Borders
The United States has placed sanctions on Alfa-Bank’s founder Mikhail Fridman and a principal Alfa-Bank shareholder, Petr Aven, as announced…
US Ends Suspension of Antidumping Probe on Russian Carbon Steel Plates
The United States has moved to terminate the agreement that paused the antidumping investigation into Russian-made carbon steel plates…
Shifts in Russia Fruit Sales: Prices, Patterns, and Smart Agriculture
Shifts in Fruit Sales Across Russia Highlight Seasonal Prices Watermelon sales in Russia declined year over year by 18 percent, while melon…
Ministry Proposes Minimum Pricing for Nicotine Products and Safeguards Against Counterfeits
The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation has introduced a plan to determine a baseline price floor for cigarettes, electronic…
Bulgarian Decision on Rosenets Terminal: Governance, Geopolitics, and Energy Security
The Bulgarian authorities have moved to terminate the lease of the Rosenets oil terminal, operated by Lukoil, signaling a major shift in the…
Decree Simplifies Insurance for Families of Soldiers Killed in Special Operations
The Russian government has streamlined how survivors receive insurance payments after the death of a service member during a special…
Alfa-Bank sanctions: operations continue while board members face new U.S. restrictions
Alfa-Bank stated that the new US sanctions targeting the bank’s former board members would not disrupt its day-to-day operations. This claim…