... various countries are now presented with unprecedented opportunities to attract capital, making the venture market more international. Russia and CIS: Local Focus Amid Global Trends In Russia and neighboring countries, active steps are being taken to develop their own startup ecosystems, taking into account global trends. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025), a new venture fund was announced with the participation of the state bank PSB, targeting around 12 billion rubles for investments in dual-use projects — from drones and artificial intelligence to robotics. The PSB acts as ...

... the economic effect of using digital technologies for traders and the country’s economy as a whole? — Let's look at the economic impact using our marketplace, "ORG-Market", as an example. We launched it at the beginning of last year. In ... ... prospects? — We see the widespread implementation of digital technologies in both oil extraction and refining. When we began developing digital sales technologies, the picture was different: IT technologies were too expensive and not very understandable....

... agreements on a ceasefire or other steps toward resolution are reached by Putin and Trump, this could increase risk appetite. The ruble and stocks of Russian companies, particularly in the banking and energy sectors, may strengthen on expectations of economic recovery and easing of restrictions. No Result: If the meeting concludes without tangible progress, investors may shift to a "risk-off" mode. Oil and gold, as safe-haven assets, would receive support, while currencies and markets of developing countries may experience pressure. It is worth noting that even in the case of an optimistic outcome of the negotiations, the implementation of any agreements will require time and further efforts – both diplomatic and political. Therefore,...

... security increasingly difficult to manage. Growing Global Demand for LNG Global demand for LNG has grown sharply, with both developed and emerging markets competing for access to U.S. and other major suppliers. In response, U.S. suppliers are leaning ... ... residential and industrial users, as higher energy prices could curtail consumer spending, limit business investments, and stall economic growth. Strengthening Energy Partnerships Outside the U.S. Europe, now facing unreliable supplies from the U.S., may ...

... of these processes will largely determine the conditions of global energy trade. Investors are closely monitoring whether the economic benefits of new export opportunities (due to trade deals) will outweigh the potential negatives of sanction restrictions ... ... previous year – this helped partially compensate for the surge in demand and avoid major disruptions. In the U.S., the rapid development of RES is already changing the electricity generation structure. As of March 2025, the share of wind and solar energy ...