EU builds up gas storage ahead of winter to stabilize markets and protect households
The European Union is piling up gas reserves ahead of the looming winter season, aiming to blunt any energy shocks and keep households stable…
Election Campaign Trends and Registration Dynamics in Russia 2023
Overview of the 2023 Russian Election Campaign Trends and Registration Dynamics Russian political factions continue to forge distinct…
0.1% Mortgage Offers Amid Rate Hikes: Hidden Costs and Market Impact
Even after the Bank of Russia raised the key rate to 12%, the market still features mortgage offers advertised at 0.1 percent. Industry…
ACRA Announces Leadership Change with Sukhov Departure and Gusakov Appointment
The Analytical Credit Rating Agency (ACRA) is undergoing leadership changes as it moves forward with its strategic agenda. On the agency’s…
Cross-border fraud case involving Rolf group moves toward trial
The state prosecution has requested a nine-year prison term for Anatoly Kairo, who heads the business development department within the Rolf…
Russia Markets Rally and Ruble Signals: MOEX Tops 3200, Ruble Moves
Russia’s Markets Open Higher as the Ruble Stabilizes and Key Indices Move On Friday, traders watched the Moscow Stock Exchange (MOEX) push…
Flight scheduling adjustments in Russia to Turkey amid A321 lease negotiations
Russian aviation authorities and partners are actively managing a temporary renewal of flight arrangements to Turkey as the country’s A321…
Canada Expands Sanctions on Russian Entities and Officials
Canada has imposed sanctions on a number of Russian judicial and other authorities, targeting key institutions in Moscow that handle political…
Gas transit, diversification, and regional flows: Hungary’s stance on the Turkish Stream and European energy security
Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s minister overseeing foreign affairs and international economic relations, outlined a strategic idea about gas flow…
Sanctions Policy Update: London Court Keeps Restrictions on Shvidler; Appeals Planned
The London High Court has rejected the bid to lift sanctions on Yevgeny Shvidler, the partner of billionaire Roman Abramovich, asserting that…