Will taxes be raised in Russia after the elections?

Yes, a progressive tax will be introduced

Russia is short of money. For 3 months, the budget deficit is equal to the annual one. The main reason for such a budget deficit is too small revenues from the sale of hydrocarbons.

President Vladimir Putin instructed to modernize the tax system and consolidate it in a new form. He talks about it as if the choice has already been made. The tax hike will hit the Russian economy hard, as it will be easier to import than to produce. It would be better to honestly say that the money is needed for the war, and after the war we will return everything to its place.

Putin believes that society will normally accept the change of the tax system

The budget is bursting at the seams, for 2 months the budget deficit is equal to the annual one. Why this will lead to a catastrophe for the population immediately after the elections.

What sanctions are supposed to be lifted from Russia upon signing the peace treaty?

Restriction on flights and restriction on banking transactions

Even after the signing of the peace treaty, some restrictions may be lifted, but most of them will remain in place. Such a scenario will concern the most “painful” restrictions on Russia. That is, those that will influence the economic development of Russia.

Russia's relations with the West are unlikely to improve even after the conflict with Ukraine is over

Only part of the sanctions will be lifted

When will cargo transportation through the Suez Canal resume?

In 2025, due to the aggravation of the situation in the Middle East.

A military operation will be carried out, which will lead to nothing. Negotiations will begin when the president in the United States changes.

Shelling the Houthi camps will not reduce, but increase the risks.

Transport companies stop transporting goods through the Suez Canal because of the Houthis

What happens if we start regulating AI?

The Americans are the leaders in AI, and regulation will only increase the technological gap of other countries.

Inequality between countries will lead to the fact that regions with strict regulation may lag behind less regulated ones. This could lead to a war of humans against robots, like in science fiction movies. Governments are trying to regulate AI, relying on experts, business and academia, but the balance of power is unequal: corporations have more resources and influence, independent specialists have less voice. As a result, the rules often reflect not the public interest, but the interests of the strongest players.

The spread of AI is already regulated by American companies that control all key aspects of AI. Video cards, processors, major data centers, scientific developments, etc. are controlled by the Americans.