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U.S. Sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil: Benjamin Hilgenstock Explains the Impact on Russia’s Oil Revenues
The United States has imposed its toughest sanctions yet on Russia’s energy industry, focusing on Rosneft and Lukoil. Th…
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Russian Oil Revenues Dip to $13.5B on Lower Prices
Russian oil revenues fell to $13.5 billion in August 2025, down $0.9 billion from July, according to the September Russi…
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Benjamin Hilgenstock on Closing Sanctions Gaps Against Russia
Despite several rounds of Western sanctions, Russian drones and missiles still include Western-made parts. In Deutsche W…
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Russian Budget Deficit Widens as Growth Stalls and Oil Revenues Fall
Russia’s economy narrowly avoided a technical recession in the second quarter of 2025, but growth remains weak. Inflatio…
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Torbjörn Becker on Sanctions Evasion Through Third Countries
Aftonbladet reports that Russian drones shot down in Ukraine contained ball bearings marked “SKF”, despite strict sancti…
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Record-Breaking Russian Budget Deficit as Oil Revenues Collapse and Economy Stalls
The record-breaking Russian budget deficit has become a central challenge for the country’s economy in 2025. Consequentl…
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Benjamin Hilgenstock on Trump’s New Sanctions Threat Over Russian Oil
In a recent Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty article, experts analyzed U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for NATO member…
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Torbjörn Becker on Russia’s Hidden Economic Troubles
As Western leaders consider new sanctions on Russia, The Guardian sheds light on Russia’s hidden economic troubles and g…
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How to Rebuild Ukraine with Security, EU Support, and Grants
A new review explains how to rebuild Ukraine after the destruction of war. It highlights the importance of lasting secur…
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