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Russia’s financial sector is changing as new infrastructure and development projects materialise, overseas funding is provided to friendly nations, and the landscape changes as regards use of currencies into addition to shifts in the way in which capital is used, from QR codes to Crypto all driving new regulatory and Central Bank guidelines. Navigate Russia’s financial landscape. Get analysis on the banking sector, investment mechanisms, currency exchange, and capital markets for businesses operating and investing in Russia.

EAEU-and-indonesia
May 27, 2026

Russia Ratifies Indonesia-EAEU Free Trade Agreement

Russia has ratified the free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and Indonesia, paving the way for a substantial increase of the bilateral US$4.8 billion in trade but also linking fellow Muslim markets in Central Asia to Southeast Asia.

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Aeroflot Sale
May 26, 2026

Russia Prepares Another Stock Sale For Aeroflot

The Russian government is to tap its underutilized private equity markets to raise money for Aeroflot, the national airline. Aeroflot are looking for significant upgrades to its fleet and is approaching domestic funds to raise the capital it needs.

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Islamic Finance
May 19, 2026

Russia To Expand Islamic Banking Services

Russia is to expand its Islamic Finance services sector based on the Bahrain model. Several Russian republics have significant Muslim populations, while the aim is also to attract Sharia-compliant inbound foreign investment into the Russian economy.

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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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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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