... Posed to Russia by the New, Most Severe EU Sanctions. Analyzing Possible Consequences for the Economy, Energy Sector, and International Relations. The European Union has adopted its 18th sanctions package against Russia, which includes a series of measures targeting the Russian oil and gas sector. "The EU has just approved one of the most stringent packages of sanctions to date against Russia," stated EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaia Kallas. However,...

... from copying ideas and technologies. In this article, we will explore the main types of intellectual property protection, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, as well as provide recommendations for selecting the most appropriate measures for startups. What is Intellectual Property? Intellectual property refers to the results of human creative activity, including inventions, industrial designs, artistic works, computer programs, trademarks, and trade secrets. Legal protection ...

.... Experts note that the trade standoff between the U.S. and India could lead to a reformatting of oil supply chains: New Delhi may seek to source raw materials from other suppliers or demand discounts, while American importers might face retaliatory measures from India. However, U.S. officials indicate they are prepared to take such harsh measures to further isolate Russia in the global oil market. New Delhi Rejects Claims and Points to Western Double Standards India publicly responded to accusations ...

... Industrial Production (China, July): +5.7% YoY. The growth rates of China's industrial sector have slowed compared to June, raising concerns about the sustainability of global demand and potentially stimulating expectations for additional economic support measures from Chinese authorities. Retail Sales (China, July): +3.7% YoY. Consumer demand in China remains sluggish despite stimulating measures being implemented. Weak retail sales growth in one of the world's largest economies limits optimism in commodity ...

... coordinated actions by producers. European gas storage facilities are being filled at record speeds, now nearing 70% capacity, which lowers the risks ahead of the upcoming winter. In the domestic fuel market of Russia , authorities are finalizing emergency measures to stabilize fuel prices—specifically, a full ban on gasoline exports starting in August, aimed at alleviating shortages. Additionally, we will analyze the situation in the coal sector , the rapid growth of renewable energy (RE) , recent ...