Gerhard Schröder’s new role at Hyperglobus in Russia has drawn German criticism and renewed scrutiny of Western-linked corporate exposure.
Putin’s Valdai speech sharpened nuclear rhetoric and blamed the West, reinforcing Europe’s long-term geopolitical and economic risk outlook.
Macron says France sees a Russian mobilization of about 300,000 people as plausible, warning Europe could face wider hybrid pressure.
Kaja Kallas urged EU envoys to extend Russia sanctions as disputes over Usmanov and Fridman test the bloc’s policy cohesion.
A reported drone strike in Russia’s Yamal gas region highlights rising infrastructure risk in a core pillar of the country’s energy economy.