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Kazakh rare earth
Featured May 17, 2026

Russia, Kazakhstan Confirm South Irgiz Rare Earth Deposits As Worlds Largest 

Russia and Kazakhstan geologists have discovered what is likely to be the world’s largest deposit of rare earths, in Kazakhstan’s South Irgiz region. According to scientific estimates, rare earth metal resources at the cluster exceed 20 million tonnes. Rare earths are essential ingredients in numerous global hi-tech applications, with the largest deposits thus found being from China, Brazil, India, Australia, Russia and now Kazakhstan.

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Euroclear
May 16, 2026

Russia Wins Round One Of Lawsuit Against Euroclear    

The Russian Central Bank has won its law suit against Euroclear in the Moscow Arbitration Court, although it is at present unclear what actions will be taken in Russia and when. Also pending is a €181.5 billion case at the General Court of Justice of the European Union, to which the EU Council must respond with a defence by the end of this month.

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Mars
May 16, 2026

United States Mars LLC To Open A New Production Factory In Moscow

The US-based Mars Inc have invested in expanding their confectionary products factory in Russia’s Moscow region. This includes a new production line capable of producing and packaging 280 tonnes of chocolate bars and sweets per day. Mars are unlikely to have taken this step without clearance from Washington.

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Serbia gas
May 16, 2026

Russia Discusses Gas Supplies With Serbia

Serbia, which despite not being in the European Union is affected by the pending EU ban on Russian gas imports, is discussing with Russia’s Gazprom an extension to their LNG supplies. However, gas is not the only Russian energy resource Serbia is interested in.

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May 15, 2026

Trumps’ Meeting With Xi in China – The Putin Component

China’s talks with the United States will also impact Russia in terms of the decisions made and especially as concerns the situation in Iran, North Korea, and even China-US bilateral trade. We look at how the ‘Putin Component’ is likely to affect the bilateral relationship and affect Russian diplomacy and trade.

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Deep Dive Main
May 14, 2026

The Russian Economy 2026-2029: The Deep Dive Critical Analysis Of The Ministry of Economic Development’s Document As Discussed With President Putin 

We deep dive Russia’s fiscal plans as discussed between President Putin and the Economic Development Minister for 2026 and 2027-2029 – which are partially based on IMF global economic data and forecasts. We uncover some revealing statistics about where the Russian economy is headed in both basic and bad-case scenarios. This article is essential reading for anyone interested in Russia’s immediate economic and fiscal future.

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Economy Main
May 13, 2026

Russia’s Economy: 2026-2029 Forecast by the Ministry of Economic Development

The Russian Ministry of Economic Development has presented its fiscal plans for 2026 and the forecast period for 2027-2029. We examine these insights, including GDP development, inflation, the energy sector, and risk factors such as the Iran and Ukraine conflicts. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the Russian economy and what Russia’s immediate economic future will look like under the current global conditions and inherent future risks.

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