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Featured 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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Featured 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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May 13, 2026

NATO Fumes At Russia and Iran’s Caspian Sea Capabilities

Russia’s use and development of the Caspian Sea evades United States, European and NATO’s capabilities and is becoming a crucial supply chain in support of Iran. We examine how this is developing and what it means for regional logistics and trade development.

May 13, 2026

Russia, Indonesia Collaborating On Numerous Space Projects

Russia is discussing the training of Indonesian astronauts with the country, which has at present, never sent anyone into space. Indonesia is Asia’s third largest economy after China and India and wants both national prestige and a developing space development agency.

May 13, 2026

Russia Discussing Visa-Free Status With Bahrain, Kuwait & Malaysia

Russia is discussing visa-free arrangements with Bahrain, Kuwait and Malaysia. If approved, this would bring the number of countries that Russian nationals can travel to either visa-free or visa-on-arrival to 127.

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May 12, 2026

Abkhazia’s Russian Investment Moment: Analysis

Russian President Putin has met with Abkhazia’s President Badra Gunba in Moscow. Abkhazia is a semi-autonomous Black Sea state with a contested geopolitical status, limiting access to global financial institutions, multilateral development banks, and Western capital markets. However, Russia and Abkhazia are putting into place a 5 year development plan aimed to increase Abkhazia’s GDP by 60% in 2030 and to raise income levels to similar values as Russia. We discuss these plans and the implications.

May 12, 2026

Russia – South Ossetia Bilateral Relations Update: May 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with the South Ossetian President, Alan Gagloev, in Moscow. South Ossetia is a semi-autonomous, partially recognised state in the north Caucasus that ceded from Georgia in 2008. The South Ossetian economy is heavily reliant on Russia, however a new strategic development plan has been agreed that aims to increase the countries GDP by 60% by the end of 2030. We examine the details.

May 12, 2026

Russia – Republika Srpska Bilateral Relations Update: May 2026

Russia’s President Putin has met with the recently elected president of Republika Srpska, Sinisa Karan. The Republika is a largely autonomous part of Bosnia & Herzegovina, an EU candidate state in the Balkans. Consequently, the geopolitical situation largely created by the breakup of Yugoslavia remains highly complicated. The Republika wishes to continue relations with Moscow at a time when Bosnia & Herzegovina and the European Union does not. We discuss the current state of play and the bilateral relations between Moscow and Banja Luka.

May 11, 2026

Russia-Malaysia Bilateral Relations Update: May 2026

President Vladimir Putin has met with the Supreme Ruler of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim, who has been visiting Moscow. Malaysia is a BRICS partner state and has a US$4 billion+ trade turnover with Russia, with volumes also showing sustainable growth. Ibrahim invited Putin to a formal State visit to Malaysia during 2027.

May 11, 2026

Russia-Laos Bilateral Relationship: Update – May 2026

Russia’s President Putin has met with the Laos President and a full senior government and business delegation in Moscow. The two sides are looking at ways to increase bilateral trade and solutions to Laos’ energy shortage problems, with oil and gas supplies likely to be sent via Vietnam. Bilateral trade doubled in 2025.

May 11, 2026

Volga-Caspian Maritime Route To Be Developed To Service Exports To Iran

Russia is enhancing its marine section of the INSTC to better support transport and logistics links to Iran, with the Volga-Caspian route undergoing substantial improvements to better connect Russia’s southern Urals regions with markets in the Middle East. We provide a detailed overview of these extensive development plans.