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Russia
Russia's helium production is booming—but global supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions are throwing the market off balance.
April 14, 2026
Russia
The Taliban charge $700 per overflight. European airlines are caught between closed Russian and Iranian airspace—Afghanistan is the bottleneck to Asia.
April 11, 2026
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Lower demand, a shortage of skilled workers, and safety issues are holding back the Russian elevator market despite ambitious modernization goals.
April 10, 2026
Russia
Energy prices are rising, but according to new forecasts, Russia’s economy is growing only moderately. An overview from Germany and Finland.
April 10, 2026
Russia
Yandex has firmly established itself as the leader in Russia's search engine market. According to motoram.ru, it now accounts for about 70 percent of all search queries in…
April 9, 2026
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The global rise in fertilizer prices is boosting Russia's export revenues, but it also highlights the industry's structural limitations.
April 3, 2026
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Despite geopolitical tensions, the RSPP is promoting cooperation with Western companies and outlining potential projects with the United States.
April 2, 2026
Russia
Lower interest rates are expected to bolster Russia's economy, but inflation, the weak ruble, and uncertainty remain high.
March 31, 2026
Russia
The economic future of Eastern Europe remains fragile: The WIIW forecasts subdued growth, rising risks, and increasing pressure for reform.
March 30, 2026
Russia
Is Russia really benefiting from rising energy prices? New forecasts show that the impact on growth remains surprisingly weak.
March 30, 2026
Russia
On Friday, the Russian Central Bank cut its key interest rate again by 0.5 percentage points to 15.0 percent.
March 23, 2026
Russia
With the acquisition of Auto.ru, Potanin's fintech group is expanding its presence in the automotive market and integrating its platform and financing services more closely.
March 23, 2026
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The number of Russian billionaires has reached a new record—despite geopolitical tensions, their wealth continues to grow.
March 20, 2026
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New HQS regulations could slow the influx of skilled workers to Russia and pose major challenges for companies.
March 17, 2026
Russia
New forecasts show that higher energy prices have not yet been enough to significantly boost Russia's economy.
March 16, 2026
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