The experience of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict is pushing the countries of the North Atlantic Alliance to revise the rules regarding logistics and supply provision. This was stated in an interview with The Times by the Head of the NATO command of the Joint Support and Enabling Command (JSEC), Lieutenant General Alexander Zolfranc. NATO leaders are…
Moscow Exchange in 2023: Results
The trading structure at the Moscow Exchange underwent significant changes in 2023. The main outcome of the year was the growth in trading in yuan, reaching a record 42%, displacing the US dollar from the top spot. Alongside this, there is a rising demand for other currencies from "friendly" countries; however, their volume is currently…
Russian Companies Succeed at Adaptation
The majority of Russian companies have managed to adapt to sanctions by finding new suppliers and replacing raw materials, materials, services, and software, according to a study by the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP). Mainly, equipment and components are now being procured from new foreign counterparts, and some companies have succeeded in establishing…
NATO will not Resume Nuclear Tests in case of the CTBT Ratification Withdrawal by Russia
The NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, said that the alliance does not plan to resume nuclear weapons tests if Russia takes steps to withdraw its ratifiaction of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). The statement was made during a press conference after the first day of the meeting of the alliance's defense ministers. Stoltenberg said that…
Security Council Authorizes Support Mission in Haiti
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution according to which a multinational mission in Haiti will be established. The key objective of the mission is to provide operational support to the Haitian National Police in the fight against crime and other illegal activities. The duration of the mission will be one year. The resolution proposed…
Russia Suspended Fuel Export
The Russian government has taken radical measures to stabilize oil product prices. As of September 21, the export of commercial gasoline and diesel fuel from Russia has been temporarily suspended. Market participants expect that the embargo will not last longer than a month, though specific timelines are unclear. In the event of an extended embargo,…
Russia Becomes Turkey’s Biggest Coal Supplier
Russia has become the largest supplier of coal to the Turkish market, in the first eight months of 2023. Russian coal provided about 70% of all Turkish imports. This growth was made possible thanks to the discount with which it is sold. Analysts believe that if discounts are maintained, the dominance of Russian coal…
Germany to expand the geography of arms supplies
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced the country's intentions to support allies in the Indo-Pacific region and increase the presence and supply of weapons to the countries of the region. At the same time, the head of the German defense ministry assured that Germany is not seeking to establish itself as a military power there.…
Trends in Import Substitution for Russian Industry
HSE presented research data on current trends in import substitution for industrial enterprises. According to the study, the level of dependence on foreign components remains quite high. The least problems with equipment are experienced by oil and gas companies, while the greatest challenges are faced by coal mining organizations and companies providing services in the…
The Russian IT Growths due to Import Substitution
By the end of 2022, the Russian IT industry managed to increase turnover and profit, surpassing the average indicators for the economy as a whole. Previously, a significant decline in the industry was predicted due to sanctions and the departure of foreign companies. The main driver of growth was government spending related to import substitution.…