... possible to create conditions so that our partners feel comfortable here,” assured the president. He called on the State Duma to support the government's proposals for the legislative formalization of conditions for the return of foreign companies to the Russian market. In simpler terms, if foreign businesses decide to return or invest in projects in Russia, they are promised maximally comfortable and predictable conditions. Russian authorities are aware of the sanction risks but assume that many investors are ...

... energy sector amid rising prices and demand. Below are the details of these and other key news from the commodity and energy sectors. Washington Threatens India with New Tariffs for Russian Oil The U.S. has increased pressure on the second-largest market for Russian oil — India . President Donald Trump stated his intention to significantly raise customs duties on Indian goods, citing ongoing purchases of Russian oil by New Delhi. Previously, the U.S. introduced a baseline tariff of 25%, which could be ...

... making them more attractive to investors. Using Shares for Employee Incentives: Shares can become part of compensation packages, a trend especially popular in the tech sector. Record Year: Outcomes of 2024 The year 2024 proved to be significant for the Russian IPO market. During this period, 15 new issuers entered the stock market – a record in recent years. The total transaction volume (IPOs and SPOs) exceeded 100 billion rubles. Leading the placements was Alfa-Bank: it accounted for 7 IPOs and 3 SPOs with a ...

... short term is challenging (some countries, such as Hungary, still heavily rely on gas from Gazprom under long-term contracts), building substantial reserves and diversifying sources has notably strengthened Europe’s position as winter approaches. Russian Fuel Market: Export Ban and Price Stabilization The internal market for petroleum products in Russia has faced tension this summer due to a sharp increase in gasoline and diesel fuel prices. In July, exchange prices for automotive gasoline on the St. Petersburg ...

... nature of the exemption means that banks and companies must plan their operations with potential changes in mind. As an entrepreneur, I see this decision as a signal to maintain stability in international energy trade, which is important for all market participants. This temporary exemption will help avoid disruptions and allow Russian energy companies and banks to maintain their current financial flows. However, the temporary nature of the exemption underscores the need for strategic flexibility and planning, especially for platforms where transparency and reliability of ...