Russian Business Press, in English
374 briefsThese briefs are based on reporting first published in Russian. The NewsFormal AI Desk translated the original, condensed it and added business context, key points and a risk and opportunity assessment. Each brief names and links the Russian-language source, so you can go back to the original reporting.
Most-cited Russian sources
- Vedomosti (RU) 100
- Kommersant (RU) 90
- Iz (RU) 73
- 1Prime (RU) 64
- Interfax Business (RU) 47
Beeline Showcases AI Video Analytics and Business Assistants at Kazan Digital Week
Beeline presented AI-driven solutions for business, industry and government at Kazan Digital Week, including video analy...
Russia Says It Has Retaliatory Plan Ready If EU Seizes Frozen Assets
Moscow's foreign ministry says it has prepared countermeasures should the EU confiscate the bulk of Russia's frozen rese...
Russia Opens Tender for Agent to Sell 7.8% Stake in Sovcomflot
Russia's Finance Ministry has begun selecting an agent to place 7.8% minus one share of shipping giant Sovcomflot, citin...
Russia's Top-10 Bank Deposit Rates Edge Up to 13.09% in Late October
The average maximum rouble deposit rate at Russia's ten largest banks rose to 13.09% in the third decade of October, a l...
Russia Claims Strikes on Ukrainian Energy and Transport Infrastructure, Drone Facilities
Russia's Defense Ministry says its forces hit Ukrainian energy and transport infrastructure, drone assembly workshops an...
Russia's Top Banks to Convene in Moscow for Digital Banking Forum 2026
Executives from Sber, VTB, Gazprombank and other major Russian banks will gather on 11 November 2026 to discuss digital ...
Nobel Laureates and Breakthroughs in Science: A Week in Review
This week, Nobel laureates were awarded for their work on eliminating chemical duplicates in reactions, and researchers ...
Russia's Crypto Summit to Tackle Regulation, Investment, and Web3
The IX Crypto Summit, set for October 28-29 in Moscow, will bring together industry players, financial sector representa...
Trump Adviser Calls Republican Congressman a 'Clown' Over Russia Diesel Deal Criticism
A public insult between Trump allies exposes a deepening Republican split over a US-Russia diesel supply deal and a bill...
Bitget Blocks Russian, Kazakh, and Belarusian Users Amid Global Sanctions
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has restricted access to its services for users from Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus, cit...
European Gas Prices Surge 3% Amid Ongoing Conflict
European gas prices jumped 3% on Friday, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The price surge has been a p...
Trump's Alaska LNG Push Lands Only Taiwan as Seoul and Tokyo Balk
Taiwan has confirmed plans to invest up to $4.4bn in Alaska's LNG pipeline and terminal and buy 6m tonnes a year, but So...
Russia's Fuel Price Surge Cools: Petrol Up Just 0.01%, Diesel Slips 0.04%
Russian pump prices barely moved in the week to October 12, with petrol up 0.01% and diesel down 0.04% — but year-to-dat...
Aksai Warehouse Fire Triggers Air Pollution Alert as Soot Levels Exceed Safety Limits
A major fire at the Aksaikardandetal plant's warehouse in Aksai, Rostov Oblast, has caused soot and particulate matter c...
Russia's Central Bank Adjusts Yuan Exchange Rate to 12.536 Rubles
Russia's Central Bank has adjusted the official exchange rate of the yuan to 12.536 rubles on Tuesday, a decrease of 13....
Russia's Central Bank Warns Against Treating Cryptocurrency as a 'Golden Ticket' for Investments
Russia's Central Bank has cautioned against treating cryptocurrency as a panacea or a 'golden ticket' for investments, e...
Russia's Direct Mayoral Elections Fade Away
Russia's direct mayoral elections are disappearing, with only two remaining in Abakan and Anadyr. The country's new law ...
The Founders of Iconic Brands: Dow Jones, Harley-Davidson, and Baskin-Robbins
Meet the individuals behind some of the world's most recognizable brands, including Dow Jones, Harley-Davidson, and Bask...
Russia Lowers 2026 Investment Outlook to a 5.4% Drop as Rate Drag Deepens
The Economy Ministry now expects fixed capital investment to fall 5.4% this year, citing uncertainty, infrastructure ris...
How Murmansk's Rost Festival Turned a Harsh Soviet City Into an Open-Air Gallery
Since 2021, the Rost public-art festival has placed 69 murals and installations across Murmansk, using panel-block facad...
Gulf of Oman Ship-to-Ship Oil Transfers Hit Record 7.2m b/d as Saudi Exports Reroute
Record STS transfer volumes of 7.2m b/d and VLCC rates above $1m/day show Middle East tanker trade rerouting after Saudi...
Russia's First 5G Networks: Only 15–30% Faster Than LTE for Now
Operators and officials say 5G now runs mainly on LTE frequencies in NSA mode, limiting the early gain to 15–30%. The fa...
Russia Opens State Duma Polling Station at Bangkok Embassy
Polling Station No. 8284 is open at Russia's Bangkok embassy after early voting in Samui and Pattaya, with further sites...
Russia's 2026 Wine Grape Harvest Poised to Be Decade's Best, Roskachestvo Says
Ample winter moisture and delayed ripening are setting up high-quality grapes in Krasnodar, Crimea and Dagestan, with fi...
MOEX Closes Up 3% as Peace-Talk Bets Fuel Rally; Rosneft Gains 7%
Moscow's stock index closed 3% higher after touching its best level since late July, led by Rosneft. An analyst sees nea...
Kremlin Says October Talks With US and Ukraine Are Not Ruled Out
Moscow indicates a trilateral meeting could resume in October, though no new proposals have been put forward; Jared Kush...
Trump Envoys Shuttle Between Moscow and Kyiv to Unblock Ukraine Talks Before US Vote
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held long sessions in both capitals, but the gap between Washington's public line and Mo...
Ozon Tells FBO Sellers to Ship Smaller Batches Ahead of Ingosstrakh Insurance Tariff Change
Russian marketplace Ozon advises sellers to hold only one to two weeks of FBO inventory before a new daily insurance for...
Putin Lays Out Military Claims and Energy Retaliation at SCO Summit Briefing
In Bishkek, the Russian president announced plans for massive strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities, touted battlefield...
Russian Savers Pile Into Real Estate Funds as Deposit Rates Fall
As Bank of Russia rate cuts erode deposit yields, retail money is shifting into closed-end real estate funds; managers s...
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