Stanimir Dobrev

I will start posting at the same time here and on blue sky. This is me there:

Analysts note that during a crisis most producers try to maintain maximum output until the last possible moment often harming the entire market as a reduction in output often implies higher costs and a drop in revenue. Source: kommersant.ru/doc/8674940

Soyuzcement notes that producers are adapting to demand by reducing or increasing production. If necessary output can be quickly increased as over the past 11 years plant utilization has not exceeded 61,9% according to them.

Russian cement consumption and production in 2026 may fall to a 27 year low as housing construction is stalling. Despite April seeing around 10% decline in both the industry organization Soyuzcement is projecting consumption to drop 21,2-25,9% in 2026.

The Russian Central Bank raised the USD exchange rate by 0,42 rubles from 70,79 rubles to 71,21 rubles per USD and lowered the euro exchange rate by 0,73 rubles from 83,27 rubles to 82,54 rubles per euro. banki.ru/news/lenta/?id…

The Russian Federal Agency for State Property Management has announced that it is looking for a company to organize the sale of part of the government's stake in Aeroflot or 23,76% of the shares of the company. kommersant.ru/doc/8688206

Russian Business news 22/May/2026: After banning the import of flowers from Armenia Rosselkhoznadzor announced issues with Armenian fruit and vegetables from the country and a ban on the mineral water Jermuk. This is direct Russian pressure on Armenia. kommersant.ru/doc/8688130