Russia’s Shrinking Influence Across the Former Soviet Space For the post-Soviet period, Russia maintained a strong political, security, and economic role across the countries that emerged from the fall of the USSR. Through military alliances, energy dependencies, and entrenched political networks, Moscow positioned itself as the central power broker from Eastern Europe to Central Asia. Recent developments, however, suggest that this influence is gradually eroding. The war against Ukraine,...

As the defence sector and cybersecurity continue to rise to the top of strategic priorities for governments, investors, and corporates alike, Oleg’s extensive experience and proven professionalism further strengthen Entrypoint’s position in Business Consulting, Risk Advisory, Defence advisory, and Cyber Intelligence solutions . Drawing on his background as a former senior official of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Economy , as well as other...

U.S. oil giant Chevron and U.S.-linked private equity firm Quantum Capital Group are reportedly collaborating on a $22 billion bid for the international assets of Lukoil, one of Russia’s largest oil companies Chevron is interested in Lukoil’s 5% stake in Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oilfield, which Chevron partially owns and operates, as well as in refining facilities and over 2,000 filling stations across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Quantum was founded by Texan oil tycoon Wil VanLoh and has...