... remaining volumes going through Ukraine. “Now, for Russia, this gas hub has become purely a matter of image. First, Russia initially proposed this Turkish gas hub, and it would not look good to back out of it now. Second, the hub is important for international interaction. It's like with BRICS: we were threatened with international isolation, but we gathered half the world, and everyone came to Kazan. Europe wanted to abandon our gas, and we opened a whole gas hub. But from an economic standpoint,...

.... As a result, many companies refrain from engaging in transactions: foreign investors now prefer to freeze plans for selling Russian assets, while domestic market participants primarily operate under government participation schemes or focus on the internal market. The absence of foreign capital exacerbates the shortage of transactions, causing the M&A market to rely increasingly on the participation of Russian investors. Macroeconomic Factors The state of the economy and politics directly impacts ...

... prefer to seek capital off-market or delay IPOs. Regulatory Barriers. Political and sanction pressures have complicated the return of foreign investments to the Russian market. While attracting foreign capital is not the focus of plans, the lack of international financing creates a greater burden on domestic resources. Moreover, investors pay attention to the stability of regulations: any sudden changes in taxation or trading restrictions could undermine trust and slow market growth. These challenges ...

... company continues to invest in terminal development to increase the volume of oil and petroleum product supplies through Russia's key export ports, such as Primorsk and Novorossiysk. This enables the diversification of export routes and expands access to international markets, supporting Russia's reputation as a reliable supplier of hydrocarbons. Technological Upgrades and Digitalization: Transneft is actively implementing advanced technologies for monitoring pipeline conditions and improving transportation ...

... giants and retail chains, also hold cryptocurrencies on their balance sheets or accept them as payment. Additionally, traditional banks are exploring blockchain applications: for example, Bank of America is testing the use of stablecoins to expedite international transfers. The influx of "smart money" from institutions and corporations makes the market more resilient and gradually reduces the influence of purely speculative factors on prices. Top 10 Most Popular Cryptocurrencies Despite ...