... Trends Amid Global Upturn Against the overall positive backdrop, the question remains: what position do the Russian and nearby startup markets occupy? Venture investments in Russia have contracted in recent years due to a challenging geopolitical and economic landscape. Estimates suggest that the total transaction volume in Russia for the entirety of 2024 was less than 10 billion rubles (approximately $120 million)—a drop in the ocean by global standards. Nevertheless, the local ecosystem continues ...

... demand spikes unexpectedly. Energy companies warn that a sudden surge in gas prices could negatively impact both businesses and consumers. Many companies may have to optimize resource usage to cope with the high cost of gas, which could also have wider economic effects across the EU. Europe faces serious challenges in securing gas supplies for the winter of 2024–2025. Reduced Russian gas supplies, fierce global competition for LNG, and unpredictable weather conditions underscore the need to strengthen ...

... energy, and high technologies, where Russia has significant potential. Opinion of Sergey Tereshkin, Founder of Open Oil Market “The potential lifting of sanctions on Russia following Trump's victory is an event that could significantly alter the economic and financial landscape not only in Russia but globally. For Russian businesses, easing sanctions opens new horizons for expansion and capital attraction. From our business perspective, we see immense opportunities for increasing operational ...

... budget inflows. Tereshkin also examines the impact of international sanctions and the adaptation of the Russian economy to new conditions, emphasizing the importance of diversification and the development of domestic resources to ensure sustainable economic growth. "Subsidies" to Russian Refineries Increased by Over 80% in the First Seven Months of 2024 In the first seven months of 2023, payments under the damping mechanism, reverse excise tax, and investment allowance amounted to ...

... legislation can influence the choice of taxation regime. It is essential to stay updated with new laws and amendments to adapt tax policies in a timely manner: Relevant changes. Frequent updates to tax rates, limits, and conditions for applying tax regimes ... ... Government support measures, such as tax holidays or subsidies, can make certain regimes more advantageous depending on the economic situation. Choosing the appropriate tax regime is a key factor influencing the financial efficiency of a business. Each ...