Reports
Russia country report - July , 2024
August 1, 2024
Russia’s economy grew by 0.8% in the second quarter quarter-on-quarter, with overheating persisting so far, according to the Central Bank’s bulletin "What Trends Say". "Due to active growth in
Russia country report - July , 2024
July 1, 2024
Russia’s economy continues to put in robust growth. Industrial production and GDP figures are surpassing analysts' expectations, according to recent reports and statements from government officials
Ukraine country report - June, 2024
June 1, 2024
Ukraine's economy is reeling under heavy assault by Russian forces, with real GDP growth slowing in April due to sustained attacks on the energy system. Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi
Ukraine country - May, 2024
May 1, 2024
The US House of Representatives passed a crucial foreign aid package worth $61bn for Ukraine, Israel, and other allies on April 20, following months of political wrangling and escalating tensions on
Russia country report - April, 2024
March 31, 2024
Russia’s economic growth remained strong in March and even accelerated mildly. GDP growth in January amounted to 4.6% y/y (after +3.6% at the end of 2023), supported by manufacturing and wholesale
Ukraine country report - April, 2024
March 30, 2024
Ukraine is running out of money, men, ammo and time. Since the US cut off its financing in January and Russia retook Avdiivka on February 17 Kyiv has lost the initiative in the war. The skies are
Russia country report - March, 2024
March 1, 2024
Russia's economic growth accelerated in January 2024, expanding by 4.6% y/y, up from a 4.4% increase in December, according to the Russian Ministry of Economic Development. Both industrial
Ukraine country report - February, 2024
February 2, 2024
Ukraine's economy grew 5% in 2023, far better than anyone expected, following a substantial decline of 28.8% in 2022, according to Yulia Svyrydenko, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of
Russia country report - February, 2024
February 1, 2024
The latest revisions to Rosstat data says that Russia ended 2023 with even better growth than the 3.5% expected at 4%. This is almost double the 2.2% expected as late as December. The military
Ukraine country report January 2024 - January, 2024
January 3, 2024
Ukraine's economy depends on continued aid and that dried up starting in August 2023. The US $61bn aid package failed to pass congress in the last months of 2023 and a four-year €50bn EU package also
Russian country report January 2024 - January, 2024
January 2, 2024
Russia’s economy defied all expectations in 2023 by not only not collapsing but was the fastest growing country in Europe by the end of 2023. The rapid economic growth in 2023 has been fueled by
Ukraine country report December 2023 - December, 2023
December 1, 2023
Economically, Ukraine has had a good year in 2023. Top investment bank Concorde Capital has forecasted that Ukraine's GDP will grow by approximately 6% in 2023 after a heavy contraction in 2022.
Russian country report December 2023 - December, 2023
December 1, 2023
The Russian economy put in a robust performance in 2023 despite facing formidable challenges, according to recent data published by Rosstat. The activity data today suggest that, after a very
Russian country report December 2023 - December, 2023
December 1, 2023
The Russian economy put in a robust performance in 2023 despite facing formidable challenges, according to recent data published by Rosstat. The activity data today suggest that, after a very
Ukraine country report - November 2023 - November, 2023
November 1, 2023
Ukraine's economy has displayed resilience and growth despite the ongoing conflict with Russia, with GDP expanding by more than 9% in September 2023 compared to the same month last year, according to
Russia country report - November, 2023
November 1, 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the Russian economy is performing "better than previously expected" but some economists say it is actually overheating. Despite a tight labour market and
Ukraine country report - October, 2023
October 2, 2023
Ukraine’s economy put in its first positive growth since the war began 19 months ago expanding by 19.5% in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period last year, according to
Russia country report Oct23 - October, 2023
October 2, 2023
Russia’s economy has turned the corner and the “the worst is over” Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at a conference at the end of September, predicting that this growth would be a healthy 2.8%,
Ukraine country report Sept 2023 - September, 2023
September 6, 2023
Ukraine's economic trajectory is currently shaped by a combination of GDP growth expectations, military strategy, and various economic developments. The nation continues to navigate through
Ukraine country report Sept 2023 - September, 2023
September 6, 2023
Ukraine's economic trajectory is currently shaped by a combination of GDP growth expectations, military strategy, and various economic developments. The nation continues to navigate through