As part of the AEB Macro Update series, the webinar "Russia macro-economic outlook: can growth outrun constraints?" took place on June 30, 2026.

The experts discussed the outlook for the Russian economy amid continuing domestic and external constraints, presented their latest macroeconomic forecasts, and assessed the key factors likely to shape economic performance in the near term:

• Artem Zaigrin, Managing Director, Center for Macroeconomic Research, Sberbank
• Sofya Donets, CFA, Chief Economist, T-Investments
• Anna Fedyunina, Deputy Director, Centre for Industrial and Spatial Economics (CISP), HSE University; Member of the Expert Council of the State Council of the Russian Federation on Industry; UNCTAD Expert on Critical Minerals
• Chris Weafer, CEO, Macro Advisory 

The discussion covered economic growth prospects, monetary policy, investment activity, structural transformation of the economy and sectoral trends. Particular attention was paid to the key risks and opportunities for business.