CIS
Russia will shape regional economic prospects
A World Bank report shows that the economic fortunes of the CIS region continue to be shaped by Russia
CISRussia will use CIS partners to conclude more FTAs
Moscow is moving fast to create a wide network of trade agreements with emerging and developing nations
CISEU membership talks will progress very slowly
The European Council announced that Ukraine and Moldova will be granted EU candidate status
CISCIS economies will grow faster than expected
The EBRD has upgraded its growth forecasts for most CIS countries
CISCIS economic group will help Russia weather sanctions
Trade within the Eurasian Economic Union substitutes for trade with the EU and helps reorientation towards Asia
CISEurasian re-exports offer Russia only mild relief
Russia is obtaining grey and sanctioned goods via three Eurasian Economic Union members not subject to sanctions
RussiaRussian-led security bloc fraying along multiple lines
At a regional security summit, the Kazakh president called for peace in Ukraine and Armenia's leader criticised allies
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