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The Russian economy is transitioning, with economic pressures such as inflation, moderate growth and sanctions all contributing to a dampened performance in 2025. However, this is partially offset by significant infrastructure building, high military related output, and increasing foreign reserves and industrial progress in key economic areas. It is also diversifying beyond energy to include new vital technology-driven sectors. Get vital data on Russia’s economy for business decision-making. Analysis of macroeconomic trends, investment climate, and economic policies impacting your operations and investments in the country.

Featured August 23, 2025

Russia To Stimulate IPO Market By Providing Multiple Incentives

The Russian government and the Central Bank of Russia are to motivate Russian companies to raise investment capital by listing on Russian stock exchanges. These measures include subsidizing loans, preferential mortgage rates, providing procurement guarantees and other incentives.  This follows the government’s strategy of encouraging Russian companies to enter the equity capital market, with the […]

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Featured August 21, 2025

Another EU Listed Company To Re-Domicile To Russia

Cian plc, the holding company of the Cian classifieds real estate advertising services company, has filed a request with the Cypriot regulator for redomiciliation to Russia on August 18, the company has stated. Cian’s shareholders approved the redomiciliation of the legal entity in spring this year. The redomiciliation of Cian plc involves the subsequent automatic […]

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August 18, 2025

The Regions That President Zelensky Insists Are Ukrainian, Not Russian: An Explainer

The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has insisted that several regions of Ukraine are not to be negotiated over, and remain Ukrainian under Ukraine’s constitution. We examine these areas and provide a practical status overview of each of them. Donetsk People’s Republic The Donetsk People’s Republic, (DPR), also referred to as Donechchyna, covers some 26,517 km2 […]

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August 17, 2025

Russian Far East Booming As Putin Visits To & From Alaska

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, used his trip to Alaska to meet US President Trump to additionally visit the Russian Far East regions of Magadan and Chukotka. (We commented on the Putin/Trump summit exclusively on our X account here). These regions are the farthest east of the entire Russian landmass, while overall the Russian Far […]

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August 6, 2025

The BRICS Economic War vs The United States & Europe

The regional Ukraine conflict, initially a European issue, has now evolved into a new, generally unacknowledged phase that is revealing in its geographic spread and aims – it has morphed into a global economic war, essentially pitting the United States against the rest of the world. It is essentially demanding tributes from its allies, such […]

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August 6, 2025

Russia’s Domestic M&A Activity Up 54%: 2025 Performance Update      

Russia’s domestic Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) market has risen in Q2 2025, with the volume of deals reaching ₽907 billion (US$11.3 billion). According to analysts, this is due to expectations of the Central Bank of Russia easing its monetary policy, while the outflow of foreign investors from Russia has also created opportunities. Russian investors also […]

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July 31, 2025

Another Highly Profitable EU Listed Public Company Relocates To Russia 

The Russian-owned Ozon Holdings Ltd has been granted permission by the Cypriot Department of Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property to relocate to Russia, the company has reported. Ozon’s shareholders approved the decision to relocate to the Kaliningrad region’s special administrative district at the end of December this year. There, it will continue operating as […]

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July 30, 2025

Russian Non-Resource, Non-Energy Exports Increasing: Analysis & Assistance  

Russia’s non-resource, non-energy exports are adapting to new conditions and strengthening their positions in the eastern and southern markets. In 2024, the positive balance of foreign trade increased by almost 8%, with exports to Africa and Asia continuing to grow. Export development reflects the potential of the domestic industry: Russian companies produce more than the […]

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July 27, 2025

Cuba Joins BRICS New Development Bank

Cuba has become a member of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) and is expected to obtain access to alternative financing, as the NDB offers credit without the strict conditions of institutions such as the IMF or the World Bank. Cuba has limited access to the dollar-dominated global financial system and is heavily sanctioned by […]

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July 27, 2025

Payment In Rubles Now Accounts For Over 50% Of All Russian Exports

The share of the Russian ruble in payments for Russian exports has surpassed 50% of the total for the first time, according to the Russian Central Bank.   Moscow and many of its trading partners have stepped up efforts to reduce exposure to the Western financial system since major Russian banks were cut off from […]

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July 26, 2025

Eurasian Economic Union GDP Growth Projected To Average 6% Between 2025-2030

The average economic growth rate of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries between 2025 – 2030 is projected to average out at about 6% per annum, according to various analytical sources including the Eurasian Development Bank, World Bank and data analysts Statista. That could even be higher should sanctions during the coming five years be […]

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