Ekaterina Zolotova
Ekaterina Zolotova is an analyst for Geopolitical Futures. Prior to Geopolitical Futures, Ms. Zolotova participated in several research projects devoted to problems and prospects of Russia’s integration into the world economy. Ms. Zolotova has a specialist degree in international economic relations from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. In addition, Ms. Zolotova studied international trade and international integration processes. Her thesis was on features of economic development of Venezuela. She speaks native Russian and is fluent in English.
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Why Russia Could Withstand New Sanctions
On Oct. 22, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions against Russian companies Rosneft and Lukoil, as well as several of their entities. The measures block all property and interests of these firms that are within U.S. jurisdiction or held by U.S. persons, effectively severing their access to American assets and […]
Russian Energy Is Fine For Now
Throughout the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian forces have sought to strike Russia where it will hurt the most: critical energy infrastructure. Pipelines and refineries have been targeted for years...
Why Haven’t Russians Revolted?
Throughout history, a certain pattern has emerged in times of war that looks something like this: A protracted conflict depletes the budget and resources of a warring country and...
The Budget Trap Is Closing on Russia
Russia is about to make tough decisions as it sets its federal budget for 2026. In simple terms, the budget defines revenues and expenditures and, since 2022, assesses how...
Russia’s Silent Support for Venezuela
In late August, after talks between the United States and Russia failed to bring any kind of resolution to the war in Ukraine, Washington deployed naval assets to Venezuela...
Russia Lacks an Economic Exit Strategy in Ukraine
Days before Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. President Donald Trump on Aug. 15, Russian forces in Ukraine made their largest single-day gain in more than a year....
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Live Updates on Ukraine War
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