Russia Economic Briefing
The Russia Economic Briefing brings together all of Eastern Economy's coverage of the Russian
economy: growth and inflation data, central bank policy, government and institute forecasts, industry, trade
and energy. It is published in partnership with the German-Russian Chamber of Commerce
(Deutsch-Russische Auslandshandelskammer). The weekly chronicles by
Klaus Dormann appear in his own section.
All articles are translated from the German originals on ostwirtschaft.de.
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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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With the purchase of the VK stake, Potanin's T-Technologies is moving closer to gaining full control of Tochka Bank.
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Flight cancellations and rising costs are changing travel patterns: Russian tourists will increasingly turn to alternative destinations in 2026.
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Digital disruptions are changing the operational reality of logistics in Russia—from tracking failures to new IT dependencies.
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Russia's helium production is booming—but global supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions are throwing the market off balance.
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The Taliban charge $700 per overflight. European airlines are caught between closed Russian and Iranian airspace—Afghanistan is the bottleneck to Asia.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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Despite geopolitical tensions, the RSPP is promoting cooperation with Western companies and outlining potential projects with the United States.
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Lower interest rates are expected to bolster Russia's economy, but inflation, the weak ruble, and uncertainty remain high.
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The economic future of Eastern Europe remains fragile: The WIIW forecasts subdued growth, rising risks, and increasing pressure for reform.
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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.