Putin’s Asia Tour.

We analyse Putin's visit to North Korea, focusing on the dynamics of bilateral relations, the framework for military cooperation, and the domestic significance of the visit. Additionally, we explore China’s perspective on these developments and the Kremlin’s expectations regarding the anticipated deterioration of Russian relations with South Korea. The analysis concludes with a review of Putin’s discussions in Vietnam and key highlights from his press conference.

Changes At The Presidential Administration.

Vladimir Putin has restructured his administration, creating five new departments. We delve into how these changes could affect Nikolai Patrushev and Aleksei Dyumin, and assess whether Maksim Oreshkin might benefit from these adjustments.

New Rounds Of Sanctions.

The United States has imposed blocking sanctions on Russia’s primary stock exchange, the Moscow Exchange, and its subsidiary. We examine the implications of these sanctions, potential consequences, and the market’s response.