One of Russia’s Leading Gas Companies Suffers Profit Slump

Novatek, Russia’s second-largest gas exporter, reported a dramatic profit decline for 2025, highlighting ongoing pressures from sanctions and shifting dynamics in the global LNG market

German Premium Carmakers Decline Globally but Surge in Russia Despite Market Slump

While global sales of Germany’s leading premium car brands continue to decline, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Porsche posted strong growth in Russia in 2025, even as the country’s overall auto market contracted sharply