Abstract: The object of the study is investment activity in the Russian Federation. The subject of the study is the implementation of investment activities in relation to friendly foreign states. The purpose of the work is to assess the possible prospects and risks of the orientation of the economy of the Russian Federation on cooperation with friendly countries in the field of investment. Tasks of the work:
• To assess the regulatory framework for the orientation of the economy of the Russian Federation to friendly countries;
• Analyze economic indicators in relation to friendly countries;
• To assess the prospects for cooperation with unfriendly countries in the medium term.
The main method of research is analysis. The author analyzes the regulatory framework in the sphere of orientation of the economy of the Russian Federation to strengthen partnership with friendly countries, provides analysis of various indicators of friendly countries and companies belonging to the jurisdiction of friendly countries. Based on the analysis, the author identifies the problem points, relying on the methods of logic. Today, the economy of the Russian Federation is reorienting towards building relations with friendly states. Such a decision is an atypical measure of economic regulation, and there are a small number of examples of similar examples of actions by state bodies. The decision causes an active discussion in the Russian society, which confirms the relevance of this study. The key problem points directly related to the restriction of access to investments in companies of unfriendly foreign states and current investment opportunities in companies of friendly states are identified. The author puts forward several recommendations that can reduce the level of uncertainty in the financial market and reduce risks in the field of investments.