... territorial waters. Given the traditionally complex relations with Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan is a more likely partner. In exchange, Russia could support Azerbaijan’s gas transit ambitions,” Gromov adds. On August 19, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Baku for the first time in six years for two days of talks. During this visit, the two leaders held closed-door discussions on strategic gas cooperation. “For Russia, building a gas pipeline to Iran is a strategic endeavor. With other ...

... exporting Russian oil, may be at risk. Nonetheless, the geopolitical tension eased somewhat Friday evening with news of potential dialogue. The US administration and the Kremlin confirmed preparations for a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin at the end of next week. Media reports suggest discussions on a framework agreement for a ceasefire in Ukraine, involving the freezing of the conflict and establishing current lines of control. These signals have rekindled hopes for compromise. ...

... volatility, no supply disruptions are expected. Moreover, some market participants have started to factor in the possibility of easing geopolitical tensions. Notably, there are reports of U.S. President Donald Trump's willingness to meet with Vladimir Putin to discuss conflict resolution in Ukraine—this signal reduced oil risks in the eyes of investors. Additionally, physical market conditions are supporting prices due to fundamental factors: a global diesel fuel shortage and relatively low commercial ...

... product or the provision of services. The object of this research is the digital economy. It is safe to say that it is one of the main trends in the development of the state. In a number of his speeches, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin pays attention to the development of the digital economy. One of its variations is digital platforms, which are the subject of our research. They are a fairly young phenomenon known since 2007. However, every year they play an increasing role in ...

... official recognition, which enhances trust in the market from traditional financial players. Russia: Interest in cryptocurrencies in the Russian Federation has noticeably increased amid changes in legislation. Back in August 2024, President Vladimir Putin signed a decree legalizing the use of digital currencies in international settlements and in the currency market within an experimental legal framework. In 2025, regulators took the next step: the largest trading platform in the country, the Moscow ...