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Sandu victory will ensure EU focus for Moldova
President Maia Sandu secured a second term in yesterday’s presidential election run-off, winning 55% of the vote
MoldovaProspects for the Russian economy in 2025
After two years of faster-than-expected expansion, the growth rate is likely to slow over the next year
RussiaTech innovation waves raise chances and challenges
Considering the tech innovation waves that have occurred over centuries can aid preparations for the AI wave underway
InternationalUkraine’s 2025 budget will need external financing
Ukraine's proposed 2025 budget passed its first reading yesterday, including heavy military spending
UkraineRussian Central Bank will tighten monetary policy
Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina warned that "more drastic" monetary policy might be needed as inflation rises
RussiaProspects for the global economy in 2025
Soft but solid trade, cautious monetary easing, gradually slowing services and fading fiscal power underpin the outlook
InternationalGeorgia’s EU integration process will stall
The European Commission announced yesterday that it will not recommend opening EU membership talks with Georgia
GeorgiaEnergy strike talks with Russia unlikely to progress
Ukraine and Russia are reportedly exploring the possibility of talks to halt strikes on each other’s energy facilities
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