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Analyses |
| Iwona Wiśniewska
In recent weeks, Russia has introduced further legal changes to adapt its economy to the needs of the war in Ukraine. This includes a law which has been passed on special economic measures to support the Russian armed forces during “…
Analyses |
| Iwona Wiśniewska
The Russian Grain Union (RGU) reported that, from the start of the current agricultural season (1 July 2021) to mid-May, Russia exported 33.85 million tonnes of wheat, which is about 10.4% less than a year ago. Overall, Russian grain…
Analyses |
| Szymon Kardaś, Iwona Wiśniewska
At night on 30 May, the European Council managed to reach an agreement on the sixth package of sanctions against Russia. Although the details of the arrangements are yet to be made public, media reports show that the leaders of the EU…
Analyses |
| Iwona Wiśniewska, Szymon Kardaś
On 23 March, Vladimir Putin decided to charge fees for Russian exports of natural gas to countries hostile to Russia (i.e. those countries which have introduced sanctions) in roubles in the near future. He ordered the withdrawal from the…
OSW Commentary |
| Iwona Wiśniewska
In retaliation for its military aggression against Ukraine Russia has been sanctioned by around 50 countries, which accounted for half of Russia’s foreign trade and were of key importance to the stability of its capital market. The…
Analyses |
| Iwona Wiśniewska
On 5 March, Singapore joined the Western technological and financial sanctions against Russia. Previously, several other Asian countries, including Japan and South Korea, took similar decisions. Taiwan has also joined the restrictions.
Analyses |
| Iwona Wiśniewska
On 3 March, Washington expanded its specially designated national list to include another 92 individuals and companies & objects (including one yacht and two planes), which resulted in their assets in the US being frozen, and…
Analyses |
| Iwona Wiśniewska
On 26 February, the West’s economically strongest states (the US, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom and Italy) and the European Commission announced an extension of the sanctions package against Russia. In the coming days, they plan…
Analyses |
| Iwona Wiśniewska
On 3 February, the chemical concern EuroChem Group AG, based in Switzerland and owned by the Russian billionaire Andrei Melnichenko, informed that it was holding talks regarding the acquisition of the nitrogen assets of the Borealis Group…