Drone strikes affecting oil, data, power and transport assets test the resilience of businesses operating across St Petersburg and the Leningrad region.
Strikes on Syzran and Taganrog expose rising risks for Russian refining, logistics and defense-linked industrial assets.
Uzbekistan has overhauled tax, licensing and business protections since 2016, reshaping market entry, compliance costs and the wider corporate environment.
A fire at Wildberries’ major Voronezh logistics center amid ongoing drone attacks has caused significant operational and financial setbacks, threatening the company’s supply chain stability.
Russian military strikes on August 8 resulted in multiple civilian deaths and injuries across Ukrainian regions, severely affecting infrastructure and regional stability.
Lieutenant General Igor Yerusalimov was secretly buried in Moscow after a deadly explosion tied to senior Russian military leadership revealed vulnerabilities within the command structure.
Drone attacks in Russia's Kursk and Belgorod regions have caused casualties and prompted increased security measures, impacting regional transportation and defense strategies.
Major Russian banks face web access issues as international browsers block their sites due to revoked TLS/SSL certificates amid geopolitical sanctions.
The Belgorod Reservoir has significantly depleted following Ukrainian attacks on its dam, posing strategic challenges for regional water management and infrastructure resilience.
Uzbekistan launches unified digital platforms and national navigation system while expanding IT sector incentives to enhance competitiveness and digital governance.
Wildberries faces coordinated attacks on warehouses in Russia and Crimea, disrupting logistics and challenging the company’s operational resilience amid geopolitical tensions.
US extends temporary license for Serbian oil company NIS, allowing continued operations amid delays in Gazprom’s stake sale to MOL under sanctions.
US Treasury grants MOL a 10-day extension to negotiate the acquisition of Gazprom’s controlling stake in Serbian oil company NIS amid ongoing sanctions.
Drone strikes damaged residential buildings and injured seven in Kharkiv and Odessa, highlighting civilian risks amid ongoing conflict and complex defense challenges.
Latvia's Defense Minister resigned after Ukrainian drones violated national airspace, raising questions on military oversight amid regional security tensions.
Russia and Ukraine use the May 9 ceasefire to rotate troops and strengthen positions, while hostilities persist despite the temporary truce.
Tencent and key investors acquire a major stake in Kaspi.kz, advancing the fintech firm’s strategic growth and regional expansion with enhanced capital and expertise.