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Dmitry Kuznetsov, Researcher of the International Trade Department at the Gaidar Institute, commented for RIA Novosti on the possible consequences of the conflict escalation in the Middle East for global markets. He believes that any risks to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a rise in energy prices and put additional pressure on petrochemical and fertilizer sectors.

The escalation of conflict in the Middle East and start of a large-scale military operation against Iran create severe risks for global energy market. Anastasia Levchenko, Researcher of the Industrial Organization and Infrastructure Economics Department at the Gaidar Institute, assessed potential consequences of a possible stoppage of shipping in the region in a commentary for TASS.

Evgeny Goryunov, Head of the Monetary Policy Department at the Gaidar Institute, commented on the situation in the mortgage lending market for Izvestia. The expert believes that the current upturn caused by the reduction in the key rate is temporary.

Kirill Chernovol, Researcher at the Gaidar Institute's International Best Practices Analysis Department, commented for Izvestia on how to effectively build a financial safety net. The expert shared practical strategies for saving and talked about which instruments are worth paying attention to in the current economic conditions.

Alexey Vedev, a leading researcher at the Gaidar Institute's Financial Research Department, took part in a special project by RBC “The Day. Essentials”, which was all about “The Russification of Business: What It Is.” In the February 26 edition, the expert provided detailed comments on the new rules for business, the prospects for entering foreign markets, and structural changes in the Russian economy.

Alexey Vedev, Leading Researcher at the Financial Research Department of the Gaidar Institute, took part in a special project by RBC “The Day. Essentials” dedicated to the topical issue of “Russification of business: What is it?

Dmitry Evdokimov, Researcher at the Gaidar Institute's Quantitative Analysis of Economic Effects, commented for TASS on the government's initiative to introduce a post-payment parking mechanism in Russia. According to the expert, this measure will reduce the number of fines received by drivers due to errors in data entry or rushing, but will not affect the rules for towing vehicles.

Diana Petrova, Researcher of the Monetary Policy Department at the Gaidar Institute, spoke about new approaches to analyzing text data using artificial intelligence. In her commentary, she explained in detail how Russians' digital footprints help predict economic crises and inflation.

In the context of transformation of global trade, digital technologies become a key factor in the competitiveness of Russian industry. This was explained by Dmitry Kuznetsov, Researcher of the International Trade Department at the Gaidar Institute.

Maria Girich, Researcher of the International Best Practices Analysis Department at the Gaidar Institute, commented to Rossiyskaya Gazeta on a parliamentary initiative to ban the use of chemical reagents in pedestrian areas. The expert confirmed that such a ban is a justified measure, as chemicals cause serious damage to city lawns and water bodies, accumulating in snow dumps and entering the ecosystem after melting.

Antonina Levashenko, Head of International Best Practices Analysis Department at the Gaidar Institute, commented for Izvestia on the prospects of economic cooperation between Russia and the US in case of thaw in relations, noting several key areas for potential investment.

In the context of the agreement signed on December 1, 2025, between Russia and Saudi Arabia on mutual visa waiver, which is expected to be launched in the coming months,Olga Magomedova, Researcher of International Best Practices Analysis Department at the Gaidar Institute, commented to Vedomosti on the prospects for developing touristic industry in the Kingdom. The expert recalled that tourism development in Saudi Arabia is taking place amid the large-scale Vision 2030 program, aimed at reducing the economy's dependence on oil.

Antonina Levashenko, Head of International Best Practices Analysis Department at the Gaidar Institute, in a commentary for the Prime described the composition of Russia's state awards. According to the expert, the two highest insignia are crafted using the rare and expensive 950-carat gold, which is almost never found in the jewelry industry.

Kirill Chernovol, Researcher of International Best Practices Analysis Department at the Gaidar Institute, commented for the RBC on the study by German economists on the impact of the VAT increase on the labor market and assessed the prospects of using these conclusions in Russia’s economy.

Evgeny Goryunov, Head of Monetary Policy Department at the Gaidar Institute, commented for RBC on Russia's balance of payments situation and the outlook for the ruble exchange rate.

Europe may face a new round of gas price increases and a serious energy crisis next winter if it fails to replenish its underground storage facilities in time. This opinion was expressed in a comment for TASS by Anastasia Levchenko, Researcher at the Gaidar Institute's Industrial Organization and Infrastructure Economics Department. The expert analyzed the situation on the European gas market and warned of the risks associated with record gas consumption rates this winter.