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The Ministry of Finance has reported a significant increase in budget revenues during the first quarter of this year. Both non-oil and gas revenues, as well as revenues from the sale of oil and gas, are growing. Additionally, the latter has shown phenomenal growth. What is contributing to the Russia...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Cooperation with OPEC+ will help secure revenues for the Russian budget and maintain oil prices. This was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on 12 March at a meeting with the winners of the "Leaders of Russia" management competition.
"OPEC+ is really helping us to mai...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The proportion of oil and gas revenues within the federal budget of the Russian Federation is expected to rise by the latter half of 2024, according to Oleg Abelev, the head of analytical department head at investment firm Ricom-Trust.

According to data from the Accounts Chambe...