... Russian and Iranian investors and the advantages it presents for bilateral trade. What Opportunities Await Russian Companies? For Russian businesses, the operation of Mir cards in Iran represents not just a new method of conducting transactions but a secure and accessible payment solution for all participants in trade and economic relations, whether they are companies dealing with Iranian partners or tourism organizations. Mir cards will enable Russian citizens and companies to simplify financial ...

... at risk. The EU is drafting its 15th sanctions package, potentially including a ban on Russian LNG. Pipeline Threats European companies are expected to push for U.S. exceptions to the sanctions, says Igor Yushkov, an expert at the National Energy Security Fund and the Financial University under the Russian government. The U.S. has a history of granting such exceptions, either temporary or permanent. "If they fail to secure an exception by December 20, U.S. sanctions, which have extraterritorial ...

... recent mega-rounds and their impact on the industry, and provide forecasts for the future of venture investments. We will particularly focus on corporate venture strategy and the development of startups, which, thanks to these processes, can quickly secure significant positions in the market. Startup and Venture Capital News — Tuesday, August 5, 2025: IPO Wave, Mega Deals, and the Global Venture Capital Race By early August 2025, the global venture capital market is showing a confident rise after ...

... validity of the current quotas until March 2025, but the markets did not react positively. Tereshkin noted that the price of benchmark Brent crude oil remains in the range of $72–$75 per barrel. Earlier, Igor Yushkov, an expert at the National Energy Security Fund and the Financial University under the Government of Russia, expressed the opinion that new U.S. sanctions against Russian oil could lead to a collapse in the global hydrocarbon market. In the United States, he said, inflation could accelerate,...

... believes the authorities are sending a "supportive signal" to the market. However, accurate data on fuel production volumes is unavailable, as the government closed this data in May. Authorities justified this decision by ensuring information security. In the absence of such data, judging market stability or imbalance relies on indirect signs, says Maxim Dyachenko, managing partner and board member of Proleum (the largest private trader in Russia). "And here the situation is not entirely ...