Russia worried that Trump could do a ‘180’ turn – Irish view from Moscow
There is concern in Moscow that US President Donald Trump could turn on Russia, according to an Irishman who has lived there for close to three decades.
Publication: Podcast
The One Factor That Could Crash the Russian Economy
Dmitri Alperovitch talks with Russian economy expert Chris Weafer about the state of the Russian economy in 2025. They talk about inflation and its impact on people and business, why the ruble is collapsing, which sanctions have been the most impactful, and the one thing that could potentially trigger a crash and give Ukraine leverage to negotiate an acceptable peace deal
A Year of Elections: Interview with Chris Weafer
Fergal O’Brien, Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence at Ibec, and Chris Weafer, Chief Executive Officer at Macro Advisory, discuss the region of Eurasia, examining current sentiments of business leaders and potential consequences of upcoming elections across the region.
China and Russia inch closer
We assess Russia’s position in the dispute (with NATO and Ukraine) with Chris Weafer, who is chief executive of the Moscow-based economic consultancy Macro Advisory.
European Commission announces Ukraine financial aid
We assess Russia’s position in the dispute (with NATO and Ukraine) with Chris Weafer, who is chief executive of the Moscow-based economic consultancy Macro Advisory.
Putin’s plan to reduce poverty in Russia
Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, has given his annual state of the nation address, putting economic issues such as growth and poverty center stage. But how will conditions improve amid a slump in energy prices and western sanctions?
