... supplies and competitiveness of their products. This article examines the main trends and factors affecting the energy market, as well as forecasts for the near future of domestic and global energy. Energy Sector News, Thursday, August 28, 2025 — Sanction Pressure Mounts, Brent Stays Around $70, Gas Volatile Ahead of Winter, Russia Stabilizes Fuel Market Current events in the fuel and energy sector (EES) on August 28, 2025 attract the attention of investors and market participants with conflicting signals....

... growth in China, which limits the appetite of the world's second-largest oil consumer. Geopolitical Uncertainty: The market is pricing in conflicting risks following U.S.-Russia negotiations. On one hand, the lack of serious progress means continued sanction pressure, which limits trading activity. On the other hand, the mere fact of continued dialogue somewhat reduces the "premium" for tension. As a result, oil prices fluctuate within a narrow range, lacking momentum for either a new rally or a ...

... appetite of the second-largest oil consumer in the world. Geopolitical Uncertainty. The market is factoring in contradictory risks following the meeting between Russian and U.S. leaders. On one hand, the lack of significant progress means sustained sanctions pressure, which curbs traders' activity. On the other hand, the mere existence of ongoing negotiations somewhat reduces the geopolitical risk premium. As a result, oil prices are fluctuating within a narrow range, lacking incentives for either a new rally ...

... this backdrop, expectations for further tightening of sanctions are growing. Experts note: the less realistic a quick peace appears, the higher the likelihood of new Western restrictions on Russian energy resources and the economy. Signs of increased sanction pressure have already manifested. Washington has moved from words to action, applying unprecedented measures against one of Moscow’s major partners. U.S. President Donald Trump ordered on August 27 to raise tariffs on a range of Indian goods by 25 percentage ...

... in legal affiliation. Adaptation: After completing redomiciliation, the company starts operating in accordance with the laws of the new jurisdiction. Redomiciliation in Russian Practice In Russia, redomiciliation has become relevant in the context of sanctions pressure and changes in legislation. Many companies with foreign registration have begun returning their legal addresses to Russia or relocating them to friendly countries. Popular directions for redomiciliation in Russia include: Return to Russia: Companies ...