Russia
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Stricter tax audits and higher taxes are driving millions of citizens and businesses in Russia back to cash.
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The Russian Central Bank has significantly revised its GDP forecast for the first quarter downward and now expects a decline.
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Generation Z dreams of a house in the countryside: In Russia, interest in village life, home ownership, and traditional wooden houses is growing.
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Following an embargo, supply disruptions, and new EU regulations, the Druzhba pipeline is losing its former importance to Europe’s oil supply.
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Rosatom is planning nuclear energy projects in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan, but financing and access to technology remain risks.
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The UAE is seeking greater autonomy in its oil policy and could significantly expand its role as a global exporter.
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Despite additional oil and gas revenues, Russia’s economy will remain close to stagnation in 2026, according to the new wiiw forecast.
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Wages in Russia are rising significantly, but inflation and uneven income growth are skewing the picture.
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Europe imported record amounts of Russian LNG in March, even though new EU restrictions were already on the horizon.
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The Russian Central Bank has cut its key interest rate to 14.5 percent, but remains cautious due to inflation risks.
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Russia's luxury market remains significantly smaller than it was before 2022, but individual retailers such as Moscow's ZUM are growing again.
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After months of deadlock, the EU has agreed on new financial aid for Ukraine and tougher sanctions against Russia.
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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.
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High wages, strong demand, and new external risks are complicating Russia's fight against inflation.
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Energy prices are pushing forecasts higher—but structural weaknesses are limiting the growth of the Russian economy.