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Since 2022, following the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine, many Western companies have reduced or ceased their activities in Russia due to sanctions and reputational risks.
Brief retelling from RIA II
Only a seventh of German companies have left Russia since 2022.
In June, Matthias Schepp said that 12-15% of German companies left Russia, the main core remained to work in the Russian Federation.
MOSCOW, October 13 - RIA Novosti. Only a seventh of German companies have left Russia since 2022, a European source said.
“Since 2022, a seventh of German companies have left Russia - that’s about 15%,” writes the Izvestia newspaper, citing an interlocutor in Europe.

In September, prices for computers in South Korea rose 27.4% year-on-year, and prices for durable goods rose 4.9%, the highest increase since November 2009. The cost of DRAM memory increased by 476.1%, flash memory - by 250.6%. The growth is driven by a shortage of semiconductors due to increased demand for AI infrastructure.

Yandex Pay will increase the rate on savings accounts for all current users to 20% per annum for the week from October 11 to 17 without additional conditions due to service failures. Super Split or loan payments that are overdue on the days of disruption will not be considered overdue, and the repayment terms will remain the same.

In November, some Russian pensioners will receive early payments for November on the 3rd instead of the 4th in connection with National Unity Day. Payments through banks will resume from November 5, and postmen will begin deliveries from November 1 in some regions and from November 3 throughout the country.

Since the spring of 2026, some Russians have been faced with the inability to replenish credit cards due to blocking by banks, which, in accordance with the law, use incoming funds first of all to pay off tax debts, and only then to pay off loans, Izvestia reported with reference to the Federal Tax Service.

From January 1 to October 1, 2026, Ukraine’s international reserves decreased by $10.19 billion, or 17.8%, amounting to $47.1018 billion by October 1. At the same time, the country’s public debt is growing, which, according to the Ministry of Finance, could reach $276 billion by the end of 2027.

Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Russia Zulfiya Kakhrumanova, in an interview with KP.RU, listed the advantages of the digital ruble: the ability to transfer large sums to relatives without commissions and limits, reduced costs for individual entrepreneurs and large companies when accepting payments and paying salaries, a full state guarantee of funds in the account, as well as the upcoming launch of a subscription service paid from the digital ruble.