Russia
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The Russian government expects economic growth in 2026 to be significantly weaker than the European Commission and the IMF do.
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China and Russia are strengthening their cooperation and focusing on long-term shared interests in Eurasia.
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China is hesitating over Power of Siberia 2, while economic cooperation with Russia continues to develop.
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Japan's economic interest in Russia is growing again despite sanctions, particularly in the energy, raw materials, and automotive sectors.
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Russia wants to reduce its dependence on the West for seeds—with consequences for crop yields, prices, and the agricultural sector.
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Despite lower revenue from natural resources, the tax burden on businesses in Russia has risen to its highest level in years.
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Russia has unexpectedly and significantly lowered its growth forecast for 2026 and now expects GDP growth of just 0.4 percent.
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Stricter tax audits and higher taxes are driving millions of citizens and businesses in Russia back to cash.
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The Russian Central Bank has significantly revised its GDP forecast for the first quarter downward and now expects a decline.
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Generation Z dreams of a house in the countryside: In Russia, interest in village life, home ownership, and traditional wooden houses is growing.
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Following an embargo, supply disruptions, and new EU regulations, the Druzhba pipeline is losing its former importance to Europe’s oil supply.
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Rosatom is planning nuclear energy projects in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan, but financing and access to technology remain risks.
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The UAE is seeking greater autonomy in its oil policy and could significantly expand its role as a global exporter.
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Despite additional oil and gas revenues, Russia’s economy will remain close to stagnation in 2026, according to the new wiiw forecast.
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Wages in Russia are rising significantly, but inflation and uneven income growth are skewing the picture.