... move towards concrete actions. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has already stated that he does not currently plan to impose new sanctions or tariffs against Russia and its energy resource buyers. This article discusses what to expect from the oil market and how trade between Russia and the U.S. may change. What Putin and Trump Discussed in Their August 15 Meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska on August 15. Among the key outcomes of the Anchorage ...

... long-term investments. The Russian B2B market is also of interest, where the lifting of sanctions can facilitate the development of online platforms for the sale of oil products and other strategically important goods. An example of such a platform is Open Oil Market, the first independent marketplace for oil products and raw materials, which is now actively preparing for an IPO on the Moscow Exchange. The easing of sanctions adds confidence in the potential of such projects, because Russian companies will ...

... of digital B2B platforms in Russia, their advantages for businesses, and their future prospects. Learn how marketplaces are transforming the market and simplifying raw material procurement. In 2023, the company changed its name and is now called Open Oil Market, owned by JSC "Open Oil Market Management Company." Two years ago, at Oil Resource Group, we launched a platform for trading petroleum products—a commodity marketplace called ORG-Market. Today, it is a crucial sales channel for us,...

... dynamics. Investors in the CIS countries are particularly attuned to key economic indicators and corporate earnings releases to assess the state of the economy and the profitability prospects of companies. The outcomes of these events will impact stock markets, oil prices, currency exchange rates, and overall business activity. Main Events for Monday, August 4, 2025: Closed markets in the UK (Bank Holiday) and Canada (Civic Holiday). Release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for Switzerland for July – 09:30 ...

... tightening of restrictions related to oil and gas exports, as well as Russian banks' access to international settlements. Federal Reserve Rates: An increase in interest rates by the U.S. Federal Reserve could intensify capital outflow from emerging markets, including Russia. Oil Prices: Fluctuations in oil and other commodity prices may affect the country's currency inflows. Conclusion Following Trump's inauguration, the ruble may face volatility; however, long-term prospects remain relatively stable. In the context of global ...