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✈️ Which industries stayed and which fled Russia after the invasion of Ukraine? https://lnkd.in/dtewcW7v Cecilia Smitt Meyer and Maiting Zhuang of the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics / Östekonomiska Institutet (SITE) investigate market exits across sectors. 📘 Learn more about the impact of sanctions on Russia and explore SITE’s project Sanctions on Russia & the Russian Economy: https://lnkd.in/dEQ-5RpF #FREENetwork #LeaveRussia #KSEInstitute #sanctionsrussia

#37 𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐆7 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐢𝐥   The US has urged G7 nations to consider sanctions targeting India and China for their increasing Russian oil imports. India’s oil imports are critical, with over $161 billion trade volume from GCC countries. India enjoys trade surpluses of $45 billion with the US and $16 billion with the EU. Any tariffs could disrupt India’s positive trade balances and growth momentum. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has heightened global scrutiny of India’s foreign policy. Sanctions risk drawing India closer to Russia and China, reshaping supply chains. Germany signals interest in deeper ties with India despite US concerns. France is strengthening strategic defense cooperation with India via Rafale deals. EU hesitation could prevent G7 consensus on punitive actions. India’s strategy: maintain balanced diplomacy while safeguarding its trade interests.   𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 For more Info. You can read this article https://lnkd.in/dnv828mb   #India #US #G7 #Geopolitics #Trade #RussiaUkraineWar #GlobalEconomy #ForeignPolicy #Sanctions #EnergySecurity #IndiaEU #IndiaUSRelations #IndoPacific #GlobalTrade #Diplomacy  

🌍 INEDITUM Morning Report — 6 September 2025 Political instability in Japan, renewed U.S.–EU coordination on Russia sanctions, and competing UN resolutions on Iran shaped today’s global agenda. Markets, meanwhile, await clarity from the Fed as job data signals fragility. 🔹 Japan: PM Ishiba’s resignation raises uncertainty over Tokyo’s policy direction and market stability. 🔹 Russia: Washington and Brussels align on a tougher sanctions package targeting energy and trade. 🔹 Iran: UN Security Council drafts competing resolutions on sanctions and the JCPOA timeline. 🔹 Markets: No major shifts reported, but monetary policy expectations remain in focus. 📊 Key Takeaway: Policy vacuums in Japan and escalating sanctions diplomacy highlight the fragility of global markets. Risk level stands at Medium–High. 🔗 ineditum.org ✨ A wonderful day and great beginnings! #INEDITUM #MorningReport #GlobalMarkets #Geopolitics #Japan #Russia #Iran #Sanctions #RiskAnalysis #GlobalEconomy

German foreign minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday (September 3) reiterated that Europe’s sanctions are aimed at blocking Russian oil from re-entering European markets through “detours”, a stance with direct implications for India’s refiners.

The EU wants to impose secondary sanctions on countries that help Russia circumvent sanctions. Now let me tell you how this will end: 🔷 They won’t change their behaviour, they will just continue doing it more smartly 🔷 Russia won’t change its stance on Ukraine 🔷 The EU will damage itself economically and diplomatically Now what do we want? Punish India for buying Russian oil? Punish China for delivering weapons? Punish all countries in Central Asia? Punish Hungary and Slovakia for having a different opinion? If we continue like this, the EU will soon only have itself as a trading partner, if it even still exists under such circumstances. #Diplomacy #Sanctions #Russia #EU

In a bold response to U.S. tariff threats, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi champions dialogue over sanctions, urging cooperation to tackle global crises. This stance raises critical questions about the effectiveness of punitive measures versus diplomatic engagement. While Wang Yi's call for conversation is a step toward de-escalation, it also highlights the ongoing tension between the two superpowers. Can genuine dialogue emerge from a backdrop of economic rivalry, or will the cycle of sanctions and countermeasures continue to dominate international relations? Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSRDEmmn

🧊 As the debate over seizing Russian assets continues, the question remains: can frozen funds be turned into a reconstruction fund for Ukraine? https://lnkd.in/dF_8Tmzx 🔎 Anders Olofsgård of the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics / Östekonomiska Institutet (SITE) outlines the legal and economic options for confiscating Russian state assets. 📘 Explore the impact of sanctions on Russia and SITE’s project Sanctions on Russia & the Russian Economy: https://lnkd.in/d7tg_wNb #FreeNetwork #SanctionsRussia #SanctionsImpact

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announced sanctions against Japanese senator Seki Hei (Shi Ping), a Chinese-born Japanese national, under the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law of 2021. The MFA accused Senator Seki of spreading “fallacies” on sensitive issues including Taiwan, the Diaoyu Islands, Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong, and historical matters, as well as openly visiting the Yasukuni Shrine. According to Beijing, these actions have “seriously undermined China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.” The sanctions impose an asset freeze on Mr Seki, while he and his immediate family are subject to a visa ban. In response, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary condemned the sanctions as “absolutely unacceptable” and urged China to withdraw them. #TTCSN #TürkiyeTradeCompliance #ExportControl #SanctionsUpdate #USA #OFAC #EU #UK #BIS #OFSI #Herdem #ComplianceNetwork #TurkishTrade #China #Japan #AsiaPacific

📈 Economic sanctions against Russia have not halted the growth of its oligarchs' fortunes. According to a Bloomberg report, the 25 richest Russian oligarchs have seen their combined net worth increase by more than $152 billion since 2022, reaching a record $571 billion. 💰 🔍 Key details: - The increase is largely due to rising commodity prices, especially oil and gas, which represent a significant portion of the Russian economy. - Western sanctions have been partially circumvented through alternative trade networks and the reorientation of exports to countries like China and India. - Despite restrictions, many Russian companies have managed to adapt and maintain their profitability. 💡 Reflection: This phenomenon underscores the complexity of economic sanctions and how resourceful actors can find ways to mitigate their impact. Global interdependence and market adaptability demonstrate that restrictive measures do not always achieve their objectives in a linear manner. For more information visit: https://enigmasecurity.cl 💙 Support our work to continue sharing relevant analysis. Donations at: https://lnkd.in/er_qUAQh Connect on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/eCz3yitD #EconomicSanctions #Russia #Oligarchs #GlobalEconomy #Geopolitics #Markets #FinancialAnalysis #EnigmaSecurity 📅 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:46:45 +0200 🔗Subscribe to the Membership: https://lnkd.in/eh_rNRyt

China’s Middle Corridor & Eurasian Connectivity The shifting geopolitical landscape of the 2020s has profoundly reshaped global trade corridors, particularly China’s overland routes to Europe. The outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war and the United States’ turn toward economic nationalism, marked by escalating tariffs and strategic decoupling, have accelerated China’s push to diversify its freight pathways beyond maritime and Russian-dominated routes. These developments have made overland rail infrastructure a central pillar of Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), not only for trade facilitation but also for geopolitical resilience. At the heart of this transformation lies a renewed emphasis on the so-called “Middle Corridor”, a network of multimodal transportation routes linking China to Europe via Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Turkey. Each alternative route reflects a complex matrix of political risks, logistical trade-offs, and strategic recalibrations, from bypassing Russian territory to navigating U.S. sanctions on Iran. 🔹 Trans-Caspian Corridor: Supported by the EU, U.S., and Turkey, but raises concerns for Beijing over reliance on Ankara. 🔹 China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan (CKU) Route: Recently revived after decades, reducing Kazakhstan’s monopoly and boosting Xinjiang–Central Asia integration. 🔹China–Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Iran–Turkey (KITI) Route: Offers faster, cheaper connections to Europe and highlights Iran’s strategic role despite U.S. sanctions. 📌 These corridors reflect China’s strategy to build resilience, cut reliance on Russia, and strengthen its role in Eurasian trade. For Central Asia, Iran, and Turkey, they open new opportunities to become pivotal hubs in 21st-century connectivity. #MiddleCorridor #China #Iran #Turkey #CentralAsia #Caucasus #Eurasia #Transit #TradeCorridors #Logistics #EastWestConnectivity #Corridor https://lnkd.in/dEvsTZbC Zenel Garcia Ali Oskrouchi, PhD