... investment amounted to only $91.7 million, which was even lower than the levels seen in 2022, when the market was under pressure from global and domestic crises. This decline was the result of a complex set of factors, ranging from economic instability and sanctions pressure to a reduction in the number of active market participants. This not only struck young technology companies hard but also raised doubts about the future growth of the innovation sector in Russia. Reasons for the Decline in the Venture ...

... transfers. How will the digital ruble impact the Russian economy? Control over cash flows: With the ability to track transactions, the government will be able to monitor cash flows more accurately, increasing the transparency of the economy. Resilience to sanctions: In the face of sanction pressures, Russia can utilize the digital ruble for transactions bypassing international financial systems, thereby maintaining independence. Support for small and medium-sized businesses: The digital ruble will simplify ...

... humanitarian disaster to more favorable outcomes. Catastrophic Scenario If Moldova and Transnistria are unable to receive Russian gas from any source—neither via Ukraine nor the TurkStream pipeline—they face a severe crisis. This could occur if sanctions against Gazprombank are strictly enforced or if new U.S. sanctions are imposed. A broader European gas deficit and rising prices would ensue, according to Igor Yushkov, an expert from the National Energy Security Fund and the Financial University ...

... Qatar. Major markets for Russian LNG, aside from Europe, include China and Japan, though a significant portion continues to flow into European countries with advanced LNG infrastructure, such as Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. While EU sanctions have reduced the presence of Russian LNG, total elimination remains challenging. Russian companies possess substantial production capacity, and despite restrictions, exports persist. Technical and Economic Challenges of Replacing Russian LNG ...

... the same time, it is crucial to understand that the situation can change at any moment. For example, Facebook often finds itself in unpleasant situations that negatively affect its stock prices. Another scandal is currently brewing that could lead to sanctions from fiscal authorities, likely resulting in a decrease in share prices and significantly reducing returns for investors. European Market The European market is also difficult to categorize as promising, at least when it comes to investments ...