Russia has taken a step toward European gas buyers by proposing a new payment scheme for gas. This scheme will allow Europeans to bypass US sanctions, which, since December 20, could effectively halt Gazprom's gas supplies to the EU both through Ukraine and via the "Turkish Stream." What is the clever scheme Russia is offering? A comment for the newspaper "Vzglyad. Russia ...

US sanctions against Russia are unlikely to be completely lifted, but may be replaced by new restrictions. However, the Russian economy is growing, and the domestic market is opening up new opportunities for investors. How have sanctions affected the economy,...

... of deflation in China and epidemiological risks, as well as the outcomes of corporate reports from several major companies. Russian investors are closely monitoring domestic events: financial reports from local companies and the dividend situation. US and Russia: A Meeting Instead of Sanctions The sanctions ultimatum is postponed in favor of negotiations: At the last moment, Donald Trump abstained from the promised harsh sanctions against Russia set for August 8, opting for diplomacy instead. The White House announced a meeting between ...

... hurricanes and floods (especially in the US and Asia) could impact both energy demand and infrastructure. Investors are monitoring forecasts: temperature extremes may lead to actual energy supply disruptions or changes in fuel consumption. Geopolitics and Sanctions: The deadline for the US ultimatum to Russia is set for the second decade of August. In the event of new sanctions imposed on Moscow, there could be price volatility for oil and gas, especially if restrictions affect energy resource exports. Additionally, US-China trade negotiations ...

... complex geopolitical situation, especially in the wake of ongoing sanctions and strained relations between Russia and the US. The Kremlin appears to be leveraging its position in the uranium supply chain as a means to exert influence and respond to US sanctions. According to Russian officials, the restrictions are intended to protect national interests. By limiting uranium exports, Russia signals its willingness to use strategic resources as a bargaining tool, especially when global energy security ...