Dmitriy Potapenko
Entrepreneur, blogger (Russia)
Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
The Central Bank will most likely cut the rate to 16% at its next meeting
Almost came true September 12, 2025Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
If there is a strike on the oil and gas sector, then according to my estimates, the increase in hydrocarbon prices — for example, oil — will be around 17–22 percent (A strike by Israel on Iran’s oil and gas infrastructure)
Unverifiable September 2, 2025Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
As of now, the way we see it, we won’t even reach a hundred by mid-summer (The ruble-to-dollar rate won’t reach 100 rubles per dollar by mid-summer)
Completely came true August 28, 2025Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
By August, 112-117 (The exchange rate of the Dollar in Russia by August 2025)
Did not come true August 28, 2025Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
Based on my calculations, our group estimated that until May, the exchange rate will remain favorable at 105-107 (The exchange rate of the Dollar in Russia until May 2025)
Did not come true May 16, 2025Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
A key rate reduction, I think, is something we won’t see in the next six months (In response to the question: "Should I take out a loan now or wait for the key rate to drop?")
Completely came true May 15, 2025Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
An end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict is nowhere near possible right now
Completely came true February 28, 2025Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
December-January will be about liberating the Kursk region
Did not come true January 31, 2025Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
The stability of the Russian ruble. So, the range of 93-97—I don’t really see the need for it to reach, maybe touch, 98-99, but that’s unlikely (The ruble exchange rate will be 93-97 per dollar until the end of 2024)
Did not come true December 31, 2024Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
We are expecting the next meeting, at which we will most likely see an increase in the rate (At the next meeting, the Central Bank will raise the key rate again)
Completely came true October 25, 2024Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
If long-range artillery can still be seen on the battlefields this year, then regarding aviation... to expect that it will appear before spring 2024 is absolute illusion (Ukraine is unlikely to receive F-16s before spring 2024)
Completely came true August 4, 2024Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
Yes, of course (Answer to the question: 'Will Putin remain in power?')
Completely came true March 31, 2024Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
The deal will be resumed. I don't know the timeline. But as I understand it will be before the elections in the Russian Federation (The grain deal between Russia, Ukraine, and Turkey)
Did not come true March 31, 2024Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
Somewhere in July, I said that the hot phase would be in October, and the signing of the first agreements, so to speak, on a ceasefire, which will certainly be violated, would be in November (He believes that negotiations, at least about a ceasefire, will begin in November and that the parties will at least talk)
Did not come true December 31, 2023Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
No, it will not end. There is not the slightest chance of it ending (Answer to the question: "Will the war end this year?" (The war in Ukraine))
Completely came true December 31, 2023Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
September, October, November... Most likely, they will keep it in the range of 93-97 (The exchange rate of the dollar in Russia)
Did not come true November 30, 2023Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
Even the loss of Kherson will not break the backbone... it is an important blow, but (The backbone of Putin's Russia)
Completely came true October 28, 2023Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
Still, if we take Iran... is there a chance for some kind of revolutionary scenario? Well, I think not... unless the military gets involved (About a possible revolution in Iran due to the September protests, and stating that the military is unlikely to get involved)
Completely came true September 21, 2023Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
Yes, there is Latvia's position that it wants to propose to the European Union to set the price cap at 30. Well, they won't set it (Price cap on Russian oil at 30)
Completely came true May 24, 2023Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
Xi Jinping is expected to visit Russia. This is normal (In March 2023)
Completely came true March 21, 2023Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
Solidar, well, in my assessment,... I understand that most likely the Ukrainian military will be withdrawing
Completely came true January 25, 2023Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
On the 28th-29th, there will be a point when the borders will be closed; it will not be a closure of the borders for exit... Men will not be allowed to leave without a certificate from the military enlistment office... Officially, no one will close the border
Did not come true December 31, 2022Dmitriy Potapenko
ru → en
Thus, they will try to bring it to an average of 71-74... but physically, the rate of 67-69 is the maximum they can achieve by December... this is assuming they don't 'fool around like complete idiots.' (About the exchange rate of the ruble to the dollar)
Almost came true December 15, 2022