... Moscow has long been preparing for the closure of the European market to domestic oil and gas. Leading analyst at Freedom Finance Global, Natalia Milchakova, pointed out that the refusal to accept Russian oil and gas will hardly affect state budget revenues. Prior to 2022, Russia supplied Europe with 160 billion cubic meters of pipeline gas, and now that figure stands at only 16 billion. According to Rystad Energy, by the end of 2024, 17.8 million tons of LNG were delivered as well. Ekaterina Kosareva ...

... provide a diverse picture: some businesses are growing confidently, while others are facing challenges. Below are key highlights from reports of companies across various sectors: Alphabet (Google) – The tech giant showcased strong results for Q2. Revenue grew by approximately double-digit figures (around +14% year-over-year, to ~$95-96 billion), and profit exceeded analysts' expectations. The main drivers were steady growth in advertising and cloud services revenues, as well as the early fruits ...

... is the basis for future income? Some projects focus on developing the user base for a long time, postponing monetization "for later", which can be justified, but increases the risk. The sustainability of the business model is a key point: revenue sources, margin level, pricing strategy. If the company is already receiving revenue, study the dynamics: are sales growing, are customers repeating purchases, what are the unit economics - for example, the cost of attracting one customer and ...

... and monetary policy. Below are the key reasons that have contributed to the debt accumulation. 1. Persistent Budget Deficits One of the main reasons for the growth of the national debt is a persistent budget deficit, when government spending exceeds revenues coming into the treasury. Large budget expenditure items include: Social programs: Extensive social obligations such as pensions, health care, and support for low-income groups of the population require significant expenditures. These expenses,...

... competition in the market and a decrease in the share of Russian diamonds in Indian imports. Impact on Russia and ALROSA For Russia and ALROSA, the largest diamond producer in the country, the decline in exports to India signifies a substantial drop in revenue. India has traditionally been one of the largest buyers of Russian diamonds, and a reduction in supplies to this market could negatively impact the company’s financial performance. The decrease in export shipments also limits ALROSA's ability ...