The Russian economy is shrinking for the second month in a row. Economist Vladimir Kizilov writes in his column about how its further cooling may affect Kazakhstan's export and transit sectors.

Problems for export: How the crisis in the Russian economy may affect Kazakhstan 

On April 1, the "system of goods waiting confirmation" (SPOT) was supposed to start working at the border of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Experts and officials saw in this system elements of restoring tax and customs control between the countries - the start of the test period was postponed

Customs within the Union: why Russia introduces prepayment of taxes at border crossings

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The war in the Middle East has led to a sharp rise in energy prices in the world. Olga Moshkina, Junior Director for Corporate Ratings at Expert RA Agency, argues whether this conflict is beneficial for Kazakhstan's economy, which depends on oil revenues.

War in the Middle East: Can Kazakhstan capitalize on it?

Kazakhstan's oil sector has been stagnating for several years, partly due to the need to comply with OPEC+ quotas, which the country does not always strictly adhere to. In 2026, production will have to be restricted even further to compensate for past excesses. But can Kazakhstan use this as an incentive for development? Kirill Lysenko, an analyst for sovereign and regional ratings at Expert RA, answers this question.

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