Russian Gift Rules and Bribery Law: What Officials Can and Cannot Accept
GAP law firm partner Dmitry Gradskov emphasizes caution when presenting gifts to officials. The topic attracts ongoing coverage as a matter of…
Japan expands security aid to Malaysia amid regional security priorities
Japan commits security aid to Malaysia, highlighting maritime monitoring and regional partnership A new security assistance package from Japan…
Northern Sea Route: Arctic Corridor of Opportunity and Connectivity
The Northern Sea Route, tracing the Arctic coastline of Russia, stands as a cornerstone for regional development in the Far East, bolstering…
Belarusian Nuclear Plant: Maintenance, Fuel Reload, and Unit Readiness
The first power unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant was connected back to the grid after a scheduled maintenance period. This update…
Bulgarian Schengen Bid Tied to Gas Transit Fees—and a Possible Hungarian Veto
Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov has revealed that Hungarian officials warned Sofia of a veto on Bulgaria’s Schengen accession unless…
Russia’s Family Mortgage Program: Policy Signals and Budget Context
The Government of the Russian Federation continues to monitor mortgage programs and is weighing a range of options. President Vladimir Putin…
Egg Prices in Russia: Production Plans, Policy Reactions, and Market Impacts (Canada/USA focus)
The Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR), a major player in chicken egg production in a newly integrated region of Russia, is planning a 10 percent…
Credit Card Debt and Financial Pressure in the United States
Two-thirds of Americans carrying credit card balances express concern about whether they can fully repay what they owe. This finding comes…
Rising MKD Repair Costs in Russia and Market Adaptations
Rising Costs for Major Repairs of Apartment Buildings in Russia Recent statements from Nikita Chulochnikov, head of the AKON association,…
Austria lifts veto on EU Russia sanctions in exchange for Raiffeisen removal from Ukrainian blacklist
Austria agreed to lift its objections to the EU’s 12th package of sanctions on Russia in return for the removal of the Raiffeisen group from…