A comment on geo-energy for the business newspaper Vzglyad. The article examines who could replace Gazprom in gas transit through Ukraine after the contract ... ... transit through its territory after the contract with Gazprom expires in four months. This will only be possible if the gas is not Russian but comes from Central Asia. Why might Russia agree to such an arrangement, and who could gain access to Ukraine’s pipeline ...

... consumption. Currently, China accounts for 16% of global liquid hydrocarbon consumption, while Russia contributes 11% of global production, stated Igor Sechin, Secretary of the Commission on Energy Development Strategy under the President of the Russian Federation and CEO of Rosneft, during the 6th Russian-Chinese Energy Business Forum (RCEBF) on July 23. In 2023, Russia exported 107 million tons of oil to China (+24%), increasing its share of China's oil imports to 19% (+2 percentage points compared to 2022). Broader Energy Cooperation Russia's energy cooperation ...

On July 26, 2025, a significant date for economic news in Russia and worldwide was marked. The Central Bank of the Russian Federation (CBRF) decided to lower the key interest rate, which had a considerable impact on the development of financial ... ... macroeconomic signals from Europe and China. Below is a detailed review of key economic news as of July 26, 2025, prepared in a business style for investors. US Markets: Record Indices and Fed Expectations The American stock market is demonstrating confident ...

... dividends, but they also come with high volatility. It is advisable to complement a mid-term portfolio with "blue chip" stocks (gas, oil, finance) and international ETFs to mitigate risks across countries and sectors. Companies with solid business foundations yield decent dividends, and stocks from the tech sector (though not directly accessible to Russians) can be substituted with foreign tech platforms via ETFs. Precious Metals and Currency Assets Gold. Gold is viewed as a "safe haven" against inflation and strengthens the portfolio during crises. In 2024, the price of gold in rubles ...

... interim report will reveal profit and lending dynamics at the country's largest credit and financial institution. Analysts forecast continued high profitability for Sberbank amid rising interest income and an active recovery in lending to individuals and businesses. Sberbank's results serve as a barometer for the entire Russian banking sector: an acceleration in net profit and loan portfolio growth will indicate a stable economy and consumer demand, while a slowdown might signal emerging risks. Investor reaction to Sberbank's report will set the tone for the Russian ...