iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

SITE’s Torbjörn Becker, Anders Olofsgård, Jesper Roine and Maria Perrotta Berlin emphasize in DN Debatt that Ukraine is not only a recipient of support, but also a vital source of knowledge on security, preparedness and resilience in Europe. 🔎 Read the op-ed (in Swe): www.dn.se/debatt/det-s...

042

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

SITE has received Swedish Institute funding for DEAN, a new training program strengthening Moldova’s capacity for EU accession and trade negotiations. The program will bring together civil servants, diplomats and business representatives for training, peer learning and exchange. ➡️: tr.ee/47uI9d

011

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

READ AGAIN | Russia’s economy has not collapsed, but its fiscal buffers are running thin, growth has stalled and dependence on China is deepening. Read Endgame: The State of the Russian Economy, co-edited by SITE’s Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social. www.kielinstitut.de/publications...

kielinstitut.de

Endgame The State of the Russian Economy - Kiel Institute

011

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Russians are withdrawing record amounts of cash from banks amid fears that the Kremlin could seize private assets to finance the war. SITE Director @torbjornbecker.bsky.social warns that falling trust in the banking system could trigger a bank crisis. Learn more (in Swe): www.dn.se/varlden/ryss...

023

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Russia’s fuel crisis is becoming harder for the Kremlin to downplay. SITE’s @lilleberlin.bsky.social and @torbjornbecker.bsky.social comment on Putin’s response - and why shifting blame may signal that the situation is more serious than he admits. ➡️ Learn more (in Swedish): efn.se/synar-putins...

032

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Kiel Institut @kiel.institute · 29/06/2026

Most-read @financialtimes.com : @martinsandbu.ft.com 's opinion piece on the Russian Economy, citing our recent report "Endgame - The State of the Russian Economy" @schularick.bsky.social @torbjornbecker.bsky.social @sitestockholm.bsky.social Full report 👉 kielinstitut.de/publications...

kielinstitut.de

Endgame The State of the Russian Economy - Kiel Institute

082

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Yesterday, at Almedalen, @torbjornbecker.bsky.social joined a timely seminar hosted by the Swedish Coast Guard on hybrid threats in our region, shadow fleets, critical infrastructure, and the need for a Swedish maritime strategy. Strong reminder: resilience requires cooperation. ➡️🇸🇪: tr.ee/tcWiuz

121

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

In an episode by Radiokorrespondenterna Ryssland, aired on May 7, @torbjornbecker.bsky.social, Director of SITE, joined a discussion on Russia’s economy, the security situation surrounding Vladimir Putin, and the role of EU financial support for Ukraine. ➡️ Learn more (in Swe): tr.ee/NTJNUN

032

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Russia may be underreporting the strain on its economy, but that is unlikely to change Putin’s war priorities. SITE Director Torbjörn Becker comments on how economic pressure, distorted data, and wartime financing shape the Kremlin’s decisions. ➡️ Read the full article (in Swe): tr.ee/Mv1KQb

032

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

In the latest episode of Utrikesbyrån, aired on March 31, 2026, Becker discussed how rising oil prices and shifts in sanctions policy are generating significant revenues for the Kremlin, raising important questions about global security and the economic dimensions of modern conflict ➡️🇸🇪: tr.ee/YPZdwG

031

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Russia’s latest wartime fundraising moves point to growing financial strain. Putin has reportedly appealed to oligarchs for donations, while assets in occupied Ukraine are being auctioned off. “Further signs that Russia does not have infinite resources,” says Torbjörn Becker. ➡️ 🇸🇪: tr.ee/gvSX1C

022

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

FREE NETWORK @freenetwork.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

🪫 How sanctions affect Russia’s war economy? 📉 At a recent seminar hosted by NUPI, @torbjornbecker.bsky.social Director of @sitestockholm.bsky.social, explained that sanctions against Russia are having a deeper impact than official figures suggest. www.hhs.se/en/about-us/... #FREEnetwork #sanctions

031

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

FREE NETWORK @freenetwork.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

What impact does the Middle East war have on the Russian economy? @torbjornbecker.bsky.social from @sitestockholm.bsky.social joins Trygghetspodden to share insights on the economic impact and the bigger picture. Learn more in ep.219 (in Swedish): trygghetspodden.se

011

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Nordic Ukraine Forum @nordicukraine.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Ukraine lives despite daily attacks of rockets and drones. Ukraine’s future is defended every day by soldiers in trenches, but it is also built every day by students. //Torbjörn Becker, Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics vid Handelshögskolan @torbjornbecker.bsky.social

0163

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Nordic Ukraine Forum @nordicukraine.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Tal av företrädare för Sveriges regering, @magdalenaandersson.socialdemokraterna.se Björn Ulvaeus, @torbjornbecker.bsky.social m.fl.!>

132

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Russia’s war economy may be shifting gears. Torbjörn Becker (@torbjornbecker.bsky.social), Director of SITE, points to a growing strain: defense-linked sectors forecast at just 4–5% growth in 2026 (vs ~30% in recent years) as fiscal policy tightens. ➡️ Learn more (in Swe): efn.se/skiftet-i-kr...

012

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Russia’s economy is under growing strain: falling oil revenues, a widening budget deficit, and sanctions that “do bite.” SITE’s Torbjörn Becker joins SR’s Radiokorrespondenterna Ryssland to unpack what this means for the war - and what comes next. Learn more (in Swe): tr.ee/0HqwZP

024

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Swedish Maritime Admin’s “revolutionary” electric pilot boat is under scrutiny over ownership links and security concerns. SITE Director Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social: authorities must check who they do business with - sanctions lists & security risks. ➡️ (in Swedish): tr.ee/RM9zvd

A recent Swedish news investigation by Svenska Dagbladet (SvD) raises questions about Sweden’s procurement processes and risk management in the green transition, following the Swedish Maritime Administration’s purchase of an electric pilot boat from Artemis Technologies.

Two SITE voices underscore what’s at stake:

Torbjörn Becker, Director of SITE, stresses the need for robust due diligence: public authorities and companies must check who they do business with - and ensure suppliers are not on sanctions lists or tied to security risks.

Anders Åslund, former Director of SITE, highlights the geopolitical dimension, arguing that the connections in this case are clear to U.S. authorities, pointing to links via Gennady Timchenko and warning that financing behind major bids may reflect Kremlin support.

011

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

📆 📢 SAVE THE DATE - Feb 12 | SITE, together with SUCC and CSSC, is bringing Ukrainian and international experts to Stockholm for keynote talks and a panel discussion on 'Ignoring Antagonistic Information Threats: Costs and Evidence from Ukraine'. ➡️ Learn more and register here: tr.ee/Qz6Sc3

Ignoring antagonistic information threats: Costs and evidence from Ukraine

Start time: 2026-02-12 at 09:30
End time: 2026-02-12 at 12:00
Time zone: CET
Location: Stockholm School of Economics

As democracies worldwide face mounting disinformation, influence operations, and hybrid threats, Ukraine’s experience offers an evidence base for understanding the consequences of underestimating - or ignoring - antagonistic information aggression. This high-level expert event brings together Ukrainian and international specialists to unpack the economic, political, and societal costs of these threats, and to discuss what Europe must learn from Ukraine’s decade on the front lines.

032

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Ukraine: 30 years of data on social change & cohesion. Join SITE for a talk by Tymofii Brik (Kyiv School of Economics; European Social Survey) on trust, values, identity & resilience under Russia’s full-scale war. 🗓️ 19 Jan 13:15 CET, SSE. Learn more & register here: tr.ee/s5vAQj

Special event | Ukraine - 30 years of data on social change and cohesion
Over the past three decades, Ukraine has undergone profound social and political change - accelerated dramatically by Russia’s war. This event, hosted by the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE), builds on long-run sociological evidence to better understand how Ukrainians’ trust, identities, values, and political attitudes have evolved over time, and discusses what these trends can tell us about cohesion and resilience under pressure.

Special guest
Tymofii Brik, Rector of the Kyiv School of Economics and National Coordinator of the European Social Survey (2022–2026). Tymofii Brik is a Ukrainian sociologist and currently serves as Rector of the Kyiv School of Economics. He is also the National Coordinator of the European Social Survey (2022–2026). From 2019 to 2023, he held visiting positions at Stanford University, New York University, and Northwestern University.

022

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

🎄🎁 Warm holiday wishes from Torbjörn Becker (@torbjornbecker.bsky.social) and the SITE team! We wish you a peaceful holiday season and a hopeful start to the new year.

On behalf of everyone at SITE, I would like to extend my warmest wishes for a peaceful holiday season and a hopeful start to the new year.

The past year has once again underscored the complexity of the world we seek to understand - marked by continued geopolitical tensions, Russia’s
ongoing war against Ukraine and increasing threats to other countries, and persistent political and economic uncertainty. In such times, the values that guide our work at SITE - rigorous analysis, open dialogue, and a commitment to evidence-based policy - remain more important than ever.

I am deeply grateful for your continued interest in and support of our research and activities. Your engagement enables us to contribute to an informed
debate and to foster greater understanding of the economic and political transformations shaping our region and beyond.

As we look ahead to the coming year, we remain committed to this mission and to working collaboratively with our partners and audiences toward a more informed, resilient, and inclusive future.

Warmest wishes,
Torbjörn Becker
Director of the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE)

131

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Frozen Russian assets could help fund Ukraine’s recovery. SITE Director Torbjörn Becker (@torbjornbecker.bsky.social) explains: “We can speak of a kind of advance payment on future war reparations.” Around $300bn is already frozen in the Western financial system. ➡️ (in Swe): yle.fi/a/7-10090207

021

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

🇺🇦🇲🇩 Thanks to all who joined SITE Development Day 2025! Experts from Ukraine, Moldova & beyond discussed EU accession, economic resilience, democratic challenges & human capital. We are grateful for the insights shared throughout the day. Photos & recap now available. www.hhs.se/en/about-us/...

Photo of Anders Olofsgård, Deputy Director of SITE, as he inaugurates the annual Development Day conference, extending a heartfelt greeting to all attendees. Photo: Dominick Nilsson

Photo of Klara Lindström, Analyst at the Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS), during Panel 2 "Democratic resilience, disinformation and EU accession". Photo: Dominick Nilsson

Photo of Nataliia Shapoval, Chairman of KSE Institute, presenting her talk on “The Macroeconomic Situation in Ukraine”. Photo: Dominick Nilsson

Photo of Rustam Romaniuc, Associate Professor at Montpellier Business School, presenting his talk on “Building Institutions for Economic Competence”. Photo: Dominick Nilsson

043

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Join Peter Pomerantsev & Volodymyr Yermolenko next week at the Stockholm School of Economics for a timely conversation on democracy, identity & Europe’s future. 🗓️ Nov 21 | 15:30-17:00 CET 💡 Learn more: tr.ee/v1ynTB 🤝 Co-organiser: @sceeus-ui.bsky.social

011

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

What can Sweden & Europe learn from Ukraine’s wartime innovation? Join SITE at the Stockholm School of Economics on Nov 6 (15:00–17:00 CET) for “Innovation under fire” on how citizens, academia & industry fuel resilience in crisis. 👉 Learn more and register here for this special event: tr.ee/xRPDkf

032

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

🇸🇪🤝 A new funding agreement secures SITE’s long-term future! With support from the Swedish government & key firms, we’ll keep advancing policy & human capital in Eastern Europe. ➡️ Learn more: tr.ee/wyx6In

Photo of Finn Rausing, Benjamin Dousa, and Torbjörn Becker alongside SITE’s funding partners. Photo: Dominick Nilsson

042

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Severe gasoline shortages in Russia after Ukrainian drone strikes: ~20% of refining capacity hit, shortages in ≥21 regions, and a gasoline export ban extended to year-end. @torbjornbecker.bsky.social (SITE): "the strategy hits revenues financing the war." 💡Learn more (in Swe): tr.ee/lIwlyF

111

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Maria Berlin @lilleberlin.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Working on topics of Inequality and the #environment ? Join @sitestockholm.bsky.social workshop on Nov 28! Deadline October 15.

0149

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

On Sep 30, Russia submitted its new state budget, behind the numbers was a battered war economy. How did Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine shape its finances and daily life? 💡 @lilleberlin.bsky.social (Researcher, SITE) shared key insights (in Swe): www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/hur-...

032

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Despite sanctions, SKF components worth hundreds of millions SEK have entered Russia since the war began — often via third countries. "These parts are critical to Russia's war industry," says @torbjornbecker.bsky.social, Director of SITE. 💡Learn more (in Swe): www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Rz...

122

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

SITE's Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social: Ukraine’s strikes on Russian energy infrastructure send a “clear signal” to Europe — Russia is not a reliable energy supplier. Renewed attacks raise key questions about EU's energy security. 💡Learn more (in Swe): www.di.se/nyheter/expe...

Ust-Luga oil terminal, Baltic pipeline system. Russia. View from the sea and reeds.

011

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Rebuilding Ukraine is more than just bricks—it's about a rebuilding a modern, secure future. New research paper by @torbjornbecker.bsky.social, @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social, and Beatrice Weder di Mauro maps the path to a resilient, democratic Ukraine. 💡Learn more: www.hhs.se/en/about-us/...

066

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Maria Berlin @lilleberlin.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

European taxpayers have shown remarkable solidarity with Ukraine—but footing Russia’s bill isn’t the only option. There is an alternative. Listen to this important discussion (in Swedish). 🎧🇸🇪https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdE7xiO4ZSk @torbjornbecker.bsky.social at minute 36.

041

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Maria Berlin @lilleberlin.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Is Trump really getting tough on Russia? He still has a lot to prove on punishing Moscow for its war. He seems to be constantly looking for concessions that Ukraine can make to make Putin look good. @torbjornbecker.bsky.social on @svenskadagbladet1.bsky.social www.svd.se/a/0V2Xa2/rys...

svd.se

Putin visar pokerface – men ekonomin krisar

Den ryska ekonomin hackar. Intäkterna rasar och valutareserven minskar. Det kan sätta press på Ryssland inför toppmötet i Alaska. ”Det är verkligen hög tid att syna Putins kort”, säger experten Torbjö...

041

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

What conclusions can we draw from the recent meerings in Alaska and Washington? Are we seeing the end of the war? What is the status of the Russian economy? Listen to nextcepidode ofcteafezeobfa with experts @jfkirkegaard.bsky.social and @torbjornbecker.bsky.social

031

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

What impact are sanctions really having on Russia’s economy & war capacity? SITE Director Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social joined @piie.com experts to discuss Russia’s downturn, Ukraine’s security & reconstruction. 👉 Watch the full discussion here: www.youtube.com/live/QTl4VzD...

youtube.com

Are the sanctions on Russia finally working?

YouTube video by Peterson Institute for International Economics

012

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Missed the chance to attend our recent seminar? Catch the full recording featuring expert talks on sanctions evasion, enforcement, and Russia’s economic resilience. Also includes the launch of SITE’s Sanctions Web Portal. ▶️ Watch now: youtu.be/Uz25SOXD0KQ?...

youtu.be

Sanctioning Russia: Tools & Challenges in a Changing Geopolitical Order

YouTube video by Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics

132

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

📈 The West’s investment in Ukraine could reshape Europe’s future—and deal a major blow to Putin’s vision. 🇺🇦 SITE’s Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social explains how massive reconstruction could spark economic growth and secure EU values. Learn more (in Swe): www.sydsvenskan.se/2025-06-17/p...

021

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

How does a conflict far from Eastern Europe end up boosting Russia’s war in Ukraine? SITE's Jesper Roine warns that Israel's attack on Iran pushes up oil prices—fueling Russia's war economy. "High oil prices are crucial to Russia’s ability to keep fighting." Watch 🇸🇪 ➡️ : www.tv4.se/artikel/x6EI...

033

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Rising potato prices in Russia reveal more than inflation—they expose the cracks in Kremlin’s economic narrative. SITE’s Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social: official stats mask the truth. War costs bite deep while basic goods become scarce. 💡Learn more (in Swe): www.dn.se/varlden/pota...

112

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

@econ4ua.bsky.social is sharing a new article from co-founder @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social, with @torbjornbecker.bsky.social and Barry Eichengreen. If Western aid declines, how can Ukraine sustain its economy and war effort? This “Plan B” outlines macroeconomic strategies—and why Europe must act.

voxukraine.org

Replacing foreign aid: A macroeconomic plan B for Ukraine (and Europe)

Ukraine is in a war of attrition that may continue for a long time2.In the 2022 CEPR Rapid Policy Response...

032

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

🤔 How is Russia financing its war effort? SITE’s Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social joins SvD Ledarredaktionen to unpack how state control, rising inflation & military spending are reshaping Russia’s economy. 📻 Listen (in Swedish): www.svd.se/lyssna/ledar... #RussiaEconomy #Geopolitics

112

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Russia's economy is faltering under the weight of war. SITE’s Jesper Roine warns: “Time is not on Russia’s side.” Shrinking GDP, falling oil revenues & a drained wealth fund could force Putin to reconsider. 💡Read the interview (in Swe): www.svd.se/a/8qMvdr/rys... #RussiaEconomy #EconomicPressure

031

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Is Russia’s economy collapsing—or adapting? Despite sanctions, Russian tourists flood Thailand. Expats call life “cheaper and better.” But how long can this last? Hear SITE’s Torbjörn Becker, SCEEUS’s Stefan Ingvarsson & SVT’s Maria Lapenkova share insights. ➡️: www.svtplay.se/video/8rQy2P...

svtplay.se

Utrikesbyrån – Ryssarnas lyxliv

Superrika ryssar tjänar grova pengar på krigsindustrin, medelklassen unnar sig semestrar i Thailand och shoppar loss utländska lyxvaror trots sanktionerna. Men den ryska oljeekonomin krackelerar sakta...

111

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Anna Nagurney @annanagurney.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Great study by @torbjornbecker.bsky.social, Eichengreen & @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social: voxukraine.org/en/replacing... Much resonated with me, in addition to the importance of Ukraine to #security of Europe, etc., inc. war risk insurance + port efficiency since we've published papers on such topics.

voxukraine.org

Replacing foreign aid: A macroeconomic plan B for Ukraine (and Europe)

Ukraine is in a war of attrition that may continue for a long time2.In the 2022 CEPR Rapid Policy Response...

042

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

On May 13, SITE’s Torbjörn Becker (@torbjornbecker.bsky.social) briefed EU Finance Ministers on the Russian economy and sanctions’ effects. As the EU readies its 17th sanctions package, Becker underscored: “Sanctions won’t end the war fast—but every measure matters.” ➡️ www.hhs.se/en/about-us/...

From left: Swedish Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson and SITE Director Torbjörn Becker.

011

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Sweden in EU @swedenineu.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

EU sanctions against Russia are working and Russia's ability to finance its war is declining - some of the findings of a new report presented to EU ministers for finance today, by @torbjornbecker.bsky.social and Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson. Read it here: www.hhs.se/contentasset...

167

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Russia’s central bank warns: falling oil prices pose a threat to the economy. Meanwhile, Putin signals openness to talks with Ukraine. Hear SITE’s Torbjörn Becker, Joakim Paasikivi & Johanna Melén in Radiokorrespondenterna Ryssland (in Swe): www.sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/krig... #Russia #OilPrices

Decrease in oil production in Russia. Economic crisis, fuel default. Rejection of hydrocarbons. Oil supplies are down in Moscow.

122

Reposted by Torbjörn Becker

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) @sitestockholm.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

SITE’s Torbjörn Becker @torbjornbecker.bsky.social on Sveriges Radio: “It’s starting to look like a Congo-style deal.” Ukraine’s $500B mineral talks with the U.S. might be less about rebuilding—and more about leverage. Learn more (in Swe): www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/mine... #Ukraine #RareMineral

The image displays mineral rocks alongside US currency and flags of Ukraine and the USA, highlighting the complex relationship involving economics, power, and resources.

011