Following an embargo, supply disruptions, and new EU regulations, the Druzhba pipeline is losing its former importance to Europe’s oil supply.

Rosatom is planning nuclear energy projects in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan, but financing and access to technology remain risks.

The UAE is seeking greater autonomy in its oil policy and could significantly expand its role as a global exporter.

Despite additional oil and gas revenues, Russia’s economy will remain close to stagnation in 2026, according to the new wiiw forecast.

Wages in Russia are rising significantly, but inflation and uneven income growth are skewing the picture.

Europe imported record amounts of Russian LNG in March, even though new EU restrictions were already on the horizon.

The Russian Central Bank has cut its key interest rate to 14.5 percent, but remains cautious due to inflation risks.

Russia's luxury market remains significantly smaller than it was before 2022, but individual retailers such as Moscow's ZUM are growing again.

After months of deadlock, the EU has agreed on new financial aid for Ukraine and tougher sanctions against Russia.

The ruble is highly volatile: High oil prices are propping up the Russian currency in the short term, but downward pressure on the currency is expected to increase in the second half of the year.

High wages, strong demand, and new external risks are complicating Russia's fight against inflation.

Energy prices are pushing forecasts higher—but structural weaknesses are limiting the growth of the Russian economy.

With the purchase of the VK stake, Potanin's T-Technologies is moving closer to gaining full control of Tochka Bank.

Flight cancellations and rising costs are changing travel patterns: Russian tourists will increasingly turn to alternative destinations in 2026.

Digital disruptions are changing the operational reality of logistics in Russia—from tracking failures to new IT dependencies.