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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A Regional Order Without Russia
Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin convened the leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States for their annual meeting. The CIS comprises former Soviet satellites and encourages cooperation on all manner of intergovernmental issues, though Moscow is regarded as the first among equals. Their gatherings tend to be informal, often lacking a set agenda, and […]
Living Through War in the Black Sea
The winter in Moscow is as dark and nasty as ever, so at the end of November, I made the 1,500-kilometer (930-mile) trip south to Krasnodar region, a much...
On the Global Gen Z Protests
Over the past few months, a wave of protests led by members of Generation Z has swept over the world. They have largely taken place in developing countries such...
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At the end of October, Germany’s Federal Statistical Office reported that the economy flatlined in the third quarter of 2025. Growth for the year is expected to reach a...
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...
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...
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Population Density of Canada
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Live Updates on Ukraine War
All times are approximate local time in Kyiv (GMT+2).
Friday, March 11
11:30 a.m.: The EU's foreign policy chief said the bloc would double its spending...
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