Russia strikes key energy deal with Asian BRICS partner
Indonesia has agreed to buy crude oil and LPG from Russia as Middle East supplies remain uncertain Read Full Article at RT.com
Indonesia has agreed to buy crude oil and LPG from Russia as Middle East supplies remain uncertain Read Full Article at RT.com

Цена на нефть марки Brent впервые с 22 мая превысила 100 долларов за баррель. Глава РФПИ Кирилл Дмитриев прокомментировал рост, назвав его "энергетическим цунами" и связав с возможной приостановкой транзита через Ормузский пролив.

Russia's international reserves increased by $0.5 billion to $722.9 billion as of July 17, 2026, according to Central Bank data. This slight rise occurs despite Western sanctions imposed on the Bank of Russia following the special military operation in Ukraine.

MMK Group reported a net loss of 19.1 bln rubles ($244.3 mln) in H1 2026, down from a profit a year prior, as revenue fell 10% due to lower selling prices. Q2 2026 saw revenue increase by 18.8% quarter-on-quarter due to seasonal demand recovery.
Chinese auto-giant Geely will utilize an idle Ford factory in Almussafes, Valencia, Spain, to manufacture electric vehicles for the European market. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the deal, which allows Geely to circumvent EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs and preserves industrial activity at the facility.

MMK Group reported stable steel production at 5.19 million metric tons in H1 2026, matching H1 2025 levels. Pig iron production rose by 2% to 4.6 million tons, and steel product sales increased by 2.1% to 5.02 million tons, driven by semi-finished, long steel, and premium products.

В российской сетевой рознице килограмм красной икры лососевой путины 2026 года достиг 20,4 тысячи рублей, что связано с низким прогнозом вылова лососей и сокращением производства икры, а также ужесточением контроля на рынке.