Alexander Lukashenko, with 87.6% of the vote, strengthens his position as President of Belarus. How will this affect Russian-Belarusian relations, integration ... ... in the region? We analyze the key aspects and forecasts. Lukashenko Wins with 87.6% of the Votes: What Does This Mean for Russia? According to exit polls from the Belarusian Committee of Youth Organizations, Alexander Lukashenko has once again secured ...

On July 26, 2025, the energy sector is experiencing intriguing developments. The price of Brent oil remains stable, contributing to market calm. However, record gas supplies in Europe raise questions about future demand. Additionally, Russia is implementing restrictions on gasoline exports, casting doubt on the global availability of this vital resource. How ... ... indicating robust demand and preventing sharp price declines. At the same time, expectations of easing monetary policy in the largest economies also fuel investor interest in raw assets. As a result, by the end of the week, the oil market is in a state of relative ...

MegaFon, one of the leading telecom operators in Russia, significantly increased its investment in 2023, allocating RUB 90.3 billion to develop key areas, significantly exceeding the previous year's figure of RUB 59.2 billion. The company's core assets include an extensive network infrastructure with ...

The Russian economy shows signs of stabilization: the services PMI index remains positive, and the composite index approaches neutral territory. What does this mean for investors, the stock market, the ruble, and bonds? Read our fundamental analysis for insights. Investors on Standby: Russia's Services Remain Stable, Composite PMI Rises—What’s Next? In April, the Russian services sector continued its moderate growth: the S&P Global Russia Services PMI remained at 50.1, virtually unchanged from March. The composite PMI, which combines ...

On August 5, 2025, news from the energy sector captured the attention of experts: U.S. President Donald Trump pressured India to increase its oil and gas purchases. Meanwhile, Russia decided to limit fuel exports, which could impact global markets. In this article, we will examine how these events are ... ... Demand and Seasonal Factors. The global summer travel season maintains heightened demand for gasoline and jet fuel in leading economies (the U.S., China, Europe). Despite local signs of weakness—such as the lowest gasoline consumption figures in May ...