... been in effect since March, but now restrictions may extend to the entire market to redirect additional fuel volumes for domestic needs. Simultaneously, market oversight is intensifying, and a damping mechanism is being implemented to restrict excess profits from exports: if prices exceed a certain threshold, payments to oil companies will be reduced. An increase in the mandatory sales norms for fuel on the exchange is also being considered (currently set at 15% of production for gasoline) — this ...

... domestic needs. If necessary, the ban may be extended until the end of September.) Increased Monitoring and Dampening Measures. Monitoring of fuel trading on exchanges has been intensified, and a dampening mechanism has been activated to limit excessive profits from fuel exports (when the export alternative exceeds the baseline level, payments to oil producers decrease, reducing incentives for exporting fuel). Mandatory Exchange Sales. Consideration is being given to increasing mandatory exchange sale ...

... some view this holiday as an outdated remnant of the Soviet era. Some young people perceive May 1st as "grandpas' holiday with red flags" and find it irrelevant. For the business community, an extra day off can often be a headache and loss of profit, leading to calls that there are too many May holidays. In ultraconservative circles, one might even hear exotic complaints: some recall that the night before May 1st in Europe has long been regarded as a witches' gathering (Walpurgis Night) and ...

... optimistic. Successful IPOs and large funding rounds suggest that the bottom of the downturn has been surpassed; however, investors are still approaching investments selectively—preferring companies with sustainable business models and pathways to profitability. The substantial inflow of capital into the sectors of AI, fintech, and cybersecurity instills confidence in the continued development of the industry, but funds are placing increased emphasis on diversification and risk management. If the ...

... and the unicorns themselves are increasingly becoming buyers of startups, striving to strengthen their positions. The wave of M&A deals is reshaping the industry landscape, providing startups with new exit pathways and enabling investors to realize profits. This trend indicates market maturity: successful projects either go public or get integrated into large companies, ultimately revitalizing the ecosystem and clearing space for new players. Global Expansion of Venture Capital: New Markets and ...