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Eurasian Economic Union Agrees To Establish A Common Commodities Exchange By 2029

Eurasian Economic Union, Finance, Infrastructure, Trade

The heads of government of Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries have approved a program for developing trading on a Common Commodity Exchange, according to the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). The EAEU includes Russia along with Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. It has numerous free trade agreements with other countries, including Iran and Vietnam. The EEC […]

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New Russian Presidential Decree Sparks Significant Foreign Investor Interest

Finance, Foreign Investment, Russian Market, Trade

A new Russian presidential decree, signed by Vladimir Putin, providing investment guarantees for new investments by non-residents has generated substantial interest, including from investors in unfriendly countries, according to Russian Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Moiseyev. On July 1, President Vladimir Putin signed decree no. 436 on “Additional Guarantees for Foreign Investors’ Rights”. It stipulates the

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Russia’s Tax Revenues Improve By US$30 Billion In 7M 2025

Finance, Regulatory, Russian Market

Russia’s Federal Tax Service (FTS) has contributed 7% more taxes in 7M 2025, rising by ₽2.4 trillion (US$30 billion) more than the same period last year, according to FTS CEO Daniil Yegorov. Tax payments to the federal budget rose 5%. Non-oil revenues administered by the FTS increased 27% YoY (by ₽2 trillion, or US$25 billion)

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Eurasian Development Bank Puts Cost Of Building Eurasian Transport Network At US$234 Billion

Asia, Commonwealth of Independent States, Eurasian Economic Union, Finance, Infrastructure, Logistics & Transport

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) is promoting the fulfilment of a unified transport network in Eurasia, involving Russia, 12 additional countries, and 325 projects valued at US$234 billion. The EDB is jointly owned by Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan and is one of the most significant financial and economic integration projects of

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Russia, UAE Trade, Investment & EAEU Free Trade Agreement: August 2025 Update

BRICS, Eurasian Economic Union, Finance, Imports, Investment, Logistics & Transport, Middle East, Trade

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has met with President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Moscow. Putin stated “I am delighted to see you once again in the capital of Russia. We attach special importance to our relations with the United Arab Emirates. For Russia, the UAE is a friendly nation,

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The BRICS Economic War vs The United States & Europe

Asia, BRICS, China, Economy, Finance, India, Latin America, Russian Market, Trade

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

Commonwealth of Independent States, Economy, Finance, Investment, Regulatory, Russian Market

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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Russia’s Rosatom To Seek International Financing Via China & Islamic Bonds

Asia, China, Finance, Investment, Middle East

The supervisory board of Russia’s Rosatom Group has given the greenlight to raise foreign financing, and work is underway on preparing the issue of Chinese RMB Yuan bonds and Islamic Sukuk bonds. The China bonds could manifest themselves as the so-called ‘Panda Bonds’, being Chinese renminbi-denominated bond from a non-Chinese issuers, sold in China. These

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Russia, Turkiye, Renegotiate Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant Deal After Siemen’s Default

Exports, Finance, Infrastructure, Investment

Russia’s Rosatom, its nuclear energy agency, the relevant Turkish government agencies, and key contracting organizations have discussed the implementation status and financing arrangements for the Akkuyu nuclear power plant project in Turkiye, Rosatom have announced. These covered licensing progress, training of operational personnel, physical protection measures and other related topics. Anton Dedusenko, the JSC Akkuyu

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Another Highly Profitable EU Listed Public Company Relocates To Russia

Economy, Finance, Investment, Russian Market, Trade

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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