... foreign currency revenues, even if sanctions persist. Key success factors will include the development of infrastructure, the import substitution of equipment, and the expansion of settlements in national currencies, which will reduce dependence on sanction pressure and the global financial system. Regional Trends: Cooperation in the Eurasian Space Important changes in energy logistics are noted in the post-Soviet and Eurasian spaces. Russia's closest partners in the EAEU are adapting to the new conditions ...

... Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Kyiv's partners agreed to wait until September 1 for signals from Moscow regarding a willingness for high-level bilateral meetings. With no peaceful initiatives from Russia observed by today's date, the likelihood of increased sanction pressure is rising. The EU discussed a new, 19th package of sanctions against Russia last week—its parameters (such as a potential embargo on Russian diamond exports or additional restrictions in the energy and financial sectors) may be adjusted considering ...

... appetite of the world’s second-largest oil consumer. Geopolitical Uncertainty. The market is pricing in conflicting risks amid international negotiations. On one hand, the lack of breakthroughs in the U.S.-Russia summit indicates the persistence of sanction pressures (the European Union is simultaneously preparing the 19th package of restrictions), sustaining some “risk premium” in prices. On the other hand, the mere continuation of dialogue and the pause in the introduction of new U.S. sanctions slightly ...

... same time, the temporary nature of the exemption indicates a cautious approach and leaves open the possibility of tightening sanctions in the future. Impact on the Energy Sector Stability of Export Transactions: For Russia, this will allow major ... ... conditions, reducing risks associated with banking operations. Currency Flows: Maintaining foreign currency transactions will ease pressure on the Russian economy, as energy sector deals account for a significant portion of the country's foreign exchange earnings....

... participants are closely monitoring the EU's further steps to strengthen energy security, including discussions about new targets for storage filling and potential restrictions on Russian gas imports. Global Agreements and Policy: Trade De-escalation vs Sanction Pressure In the international arena, two opposing trends are notably interwoven: de-escalation of trade conflicts between major economies and increasing geopolitical rhetoric. On one hand, a key recent event has been the trade-energy deal between the ...