Commentary for the newspaper "Vzglyad" on the LNG market situation Amid strict sanctions, Russia is rapidly increasing its production of liquefied natural gas (LNG). What technologies and investments could help the country triple its production volumes? What risks and opportunities are emerging for the Russian LNG market under these ...

... related to future White House policies, including: The U.S. trade policy, which may intensify restrictions on Russian raw material exports. Tax and immigration reforms that could influence the attractiveness of investments in emerging markets. Increased sanctions pressure, which will reflect on currency flows and investments. Moderate Ruble Weakening According to estimates from experts consulted by "RBC Investments," the year 2025 is likely to bring about moderate weakening of the ruble. They ...

... same period last year, totaling just 37,000 carats. In monetary terms, the import volume decreased from $112 million in September 2023 to $1.5 million in September 2024. Moscow Times Reasons for the Decline in Russian Diamond Imports to India Western sanctions against the Russian diamond industry: In December 2023, the European Union imposed a ban on the import of Russian diamonds, effective from January 1, 2024. G7 countries also agreed on similar measures aimed at restricting the export of Russian ...

... support measures from the Bank of Russia. SberCIB Investment Research forecasts the exchange rate at 95 rubles per dollar, relying on high interest rates in Russia, which make the ruble attractive for short-term investments. However, factors such as sanctions and international instability may increase pressure on the ruble. Independent analysts suggest the exchange rate in the range of 98-100 rubles per dollar if demand for Russian export goods decreases and sanctions are strengthened. In such a ...

... author analyzes the causes, consequences, and prospects of the energy crisis in the region. Russian gas supplies to Europe—via pipelines and as LNG—are under increasing threat. On December 20, pipeline gas deliveries to the EU might stop due to U.S. sanctions against Gazprombank. Meanwhile, the EU is preparing a new sanctions package to ban LNG imports from Russia. What consequences might Gazprom, Russia, and the EU face if supplies are entirely halted? Last week, the U.S. imposed blocking sanctions ...