Western brands are preparing to return to the Russian market. Experts predict that McDonald's, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Apple, Microsoft and other companies may resume their operations in Russia by the end of 2025. What does this mean for businesses and consumers, and how are domestic companies preparing for ...

... in exports, increased competition from American LNG, and Europe's transition to "green energy" have changed the geopolitical and economic picture. In this article, we examine in detail how the company is adapting to the new realities, which markets can become salvation for the Russian gas giant, and what this means for investors and traders. A New Reality for Gazprom: The End of 60 Years of Cooperation with Europe The European gas market, which has been a stable source of income for Gazprom ($GAZP) for decades, has radically ...

... infrastructure. They simply need to launch a trading platform within the existing Turkish exchanges. I think Turkey is just bargaining with Russia. Turkey wants to get new long-term contracts with Gazprom and the Turkish company Botas, based on a formula: market price minus a percentage, i.e., at a discount. This would allow Botas to resell Russian gas to other clients at higher prices, ensuring guaranteed profits,” Yushkov says. However, Russia has a reasonable question: if we allow Turkey to become intermediaries and earn money from reselling our gas, what will Turkey give us in return?...

... inflation rates. This allows the Central Bank to control price growth and protect the ruble from external factors. Growth of Exports and Import Restrictions. The reduction in import volumes due to high interest rates decreases pressure on the domestic market. Russian exporters have, on the contrary, increased currency sales by 21% in October compared to September, which supports ruble stability and reduces inflationary pressure from currency fluctuations. Increased Consumer Confidence. Reduced short-term inflation ...

On July 30, 2025, significant changes in the energy sector may impact both Russian and global energy markets. The ongoing rise in Brent crude oil prices, fueled by domestic factors causing export limitations, alongside substantial gas injections into the European Union, highlights the continuation of the energy crisis. These developments are expected ...