Saturday, June 13, 2026 The English edition of ostwirtschaft.de Newsletter
Eastern Economy.
Economic intelligence on Eastern Europe, the Caucasus & Central Asia
Caucasus
Azerbaijan is investing $3 billion in the modernization of its agricultural sector
With a new agricultural program, Azerbaijan aims to make its agriculture more efficient and export-oriented.
June 12, 2026
Central Europe
Czech inflation held steady at 2.1% in May
June 12, 2026
Central Asia
From Oil Wells to Computer Code: Can Central Asia Become the Next Tech Hub?
June 11, 2026
Central Asia
Hong Kong and Uzbekistan are strengthening their cooperation as regional economic hubs
June 10, 2026
Central Europe
Poland's Energy Plan: Renewable Energy to Dominate the Electricity Sector by 2040
June 10, 2026
Central Europe
Serbia does not intend to block the sale of Gazprom's stake in NIS
June 10, 2026
Russia Economic Briefing
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Sefe instead of Gazprom: Berlin continues to order Russian liquefied natural gas
New research shows how Russian liquefied natural gas continues to reach Europe through long-term contracts and shapes the market there.
June 3, 2026
The Implications of Hormus for Russia and Germany: Between Theory and Reality
May 29, 2026
Russia and China are strengthening their strategic partnership
May 27, 2026
Russia and China: More Tourists, Fewer Business Deals
May 26, 2026
Japan buys Russian oil; Russians buy Japanese cars
May 21, 2026

Latest Analysis

ICEYE Closes Billion-Dollar Funding Round and Emerges as a European Space Industry Heavyweight
Central Europe
ICEYE Closes Billion-Dollar Funding Round and Emerges as a European Space Industry Heavyweight
ICEYE raises more than 1 billion euros in new capital and reaches a company valuation of over 10 billion euros.
June 10, 2026
Kazakhstan's service sector continues to grow, while employment remains under pressure
Central Asia
Kazakhstan's service sector continues to grow, while employment remains under pressure
The PMI points to continued growth in Kazakhstan's services sector despite ongoing job cuts.
June 9, 2026
Fitch lowers its forecast for Poland's GDP growth in 2026 to 3.3%
Central Europe
Fitch lowers its forecast for Poland's GDP growth in 2026 to 3.3%
Despite the downward revision of growth forecasts, consumer spending, investment, and the labor market remain key pillars of the Polish economy.
June 9, 2026
Armenian wine is making its way into new markets
Caucasus
Armenian wine is making its way into new markets
With high-quality wines and new markets, Armenia is gradually reducing its dependence on the Russian market.
June 8, 2026
Slower growth in investment and consumption is holding back Poland's economy
Central Europe
Slower growth in investment and consumption is holding back Poland's economy
Poland's economy grew by 3.5% in the first quarter, while weaker investment and lower consumer spending slowed growth.
June 5, 2026
Turkish industry is moving toward stabilization in May
Turkey
Turkish industry is moving toward stabilization in May
Turkey's manufacturing PMI rose to 49.8 points, indicating a largely stable business environment.
June 5, 2026
Allegro Receives EIB Funding for AI and Technology
Central Europe
Allegro Receives EIB Funding for AI and Technology
The EIB is supporting Allegro's technology and AI strategy with €236 million in financing.
June 5, 2026
Kazakhstan's industrial sector remains under pressure in May
Central Asia
Kazakhstan's industrial sector remains under pressure in May
Kazakhstan's manufacturing sector remained under pressure in May, although some indicators showed signs of slight stabilization.
June 4, 2026
Azerbaijan is expanding its role as an energy hub
Caucasus
Azerbaijan is expanding its role as an energy hub
With billions of dollars in investments in natural gas and renewable energy, Azerbaijan is banking on long-term growth in the energy sector.
June 4, 2026
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The Chronicles
Klaus Dormann
One of the leading chroniclers of the Russian economy — tracking industry, trade and finance for decades, from Ruhrgas and E.ON to today's sanctions economy.
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Chronicle
Controversial economic analyses at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum
June 8, 2026
Chronicle
Analyst Survey: Growth Will Continue to Slow in 2026, but the Ruble Remains Strong
June 1, 2026
Chronicle
The EU expects significantly higher growth in Russia in 2026 than the government does
May 28, 2026
Chronicle
The Russian government expects growth of just 0.4 percent in 2026
May 18, 2026

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Steppe Ahead

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The Central Asia column by Thorsten Gutmann, accompanying the Steppe Ahead podcast.
The End of Immunity: Central Asia’s Lessons from the Maduro Case
Central Asia
The End of Immunity: Central Asia’s Lessons from the Maduro Case
January 3, 2026
The New Silk Road runs through Miami
Central Asia
The New Silk Road runs through Miami
December 29, 2025
Central Asia on the World Stage: The UN as a New Forum for Self-Assertion
Central Asia
Central Asia on the World Stage: The UN as a New Forum for Self-Assertion
September 26, 2025

Caucasus Column

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Perspectives on the economies of the South Caucasus.
Georgia and Armenia are strengthening their economic and investment cooperation
Caucasus
Georgia and Armenia are strengthening their economic and investment cooperation
May 28, 2026
Karabakh as an Economic Project
Caucasus
Karabakh as an Economic Project
April 23, 2026
Georgia's billion-dollar project on the Black Sea
Caucasus
Georgia's billion-dollar project on the Black Sea
April 7, 2026