... and the onset of the fall season. Coal Industry: Record Production Amid Moderate Demand The global coal sector is reaching a new peak in production in 2025, although consumption growth is slowing down. The IEA predicts that global coal production this ... ... significant share in electricity generation and exports. Production by Russian companies remains close to record levels, and under sanctions, the coal industry is actively redirecting to Asian markets. The state supports exporters by developing port infrastructure ...

... and the onset of the fall season. Coal Industry: Record Production Amid Cautious Demand The global coal sector is reaching a new peak in production in 2025, although the pace of consumption growth is slowing. According to IEA forecasts, global coal production ... ... electricity generation and industry export revenue. The output of Russian companies remains close to record levels, and under sanctions, the coal industry is actively shifting towards Asian markets. The government supports exporters by developing port ...

... accumulation of reserves as it reduces the risks of sharp price surges in winter. However, market participants continue to monitor potential EU decisions regarding further reductions in dependency on Russian gas. Against the backdrop of discussions on new sanctions against Russia, Hungary has already stated that it will seek separate solutions with Russia in the event of a European-wide ban on Russian gas imports—this signal underscores the ongoing divisions within the EU regarding energy security. Fuel ...

... their own startup ecosystems in line with global trends. At the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025), a new venture fund was announced with the participation of PSB Bank, targeting approximately 12 billion rubles for investments in ... ... artificial intelligence to robotics. PSB Bank is acting as the anchor investor, also attracting private capital; even under sanctions, the market is seeking ways to finance priority technologies and cultivate its own unicorns. Concurrently, a specialized ...

... with the state bank PSB, valued at around 12 billion rubles for investment in dual-use projects—from drones and artificial intelligence to robotics. PSB is the anchor investor in this fund, also attracting resources from private players; even under sanctions, the market is seeking opportunities to finance priority technologies and nurture its own "unicorns." At the same time, some regional startups are reaching new heights. For instance, the Krasnodar-based food tech project Qummy raised 440 million rubles at a valuation of ~2.4 billion rubles, preparing for an IPO—this case demonstrates the seriousness of technological business ambitions in the Russian regions....