For a state that has long treated energy as both its birthright and its bargaining chip, Russia’s sudden decision to choke off its own diesel exports is a revealing act
For a state that has long treated energy as both its birthright and its bargaining chip, Russia’s sudden decision to choke off its own diesel exports is a revealing act
Half a million Russian households declared bankruptcy last year, a sharp and unsettling measure of the strain now running through the country’s wartime economy. The figure, up nearly a third
The economic landscape appears increasingly fraught with challenges as various factors converge to create an environment of uncertainty. This situation is not the mere result of isolated incidents; instead, it
Moscow’s ability to maintain its oil trade and finance its Ukrainian war efforts, despite international sanctions, hinges on a fleet of over 600 elderly and poorly maintained vessels. This ‘shadow






