Europe
Russia will weigh up escalatory options
Russia has several options if it responds to any lifting of restrictions on the use of long-range missiles for Ukraine
RussiaAbortion will drive a wedge in Polish ruling coalition
A failed vote to reverse the abortion ban exposed splits in the governing coalition
PolandTurkmenistan will develop transit corridors
Turkmenistan has intensified efforts to participate in regional infrastructure projects
TurkmenistanLondon will struggle to control irregular migration
Controlling irregular migration is a key priority for Prime Minister Keir Starmer
United KingdomChinese supply squeeze to keep antimony prices high
Demand for antimony, a key ingredient in military and new energy tech, is high but China has just banned its export
InternationalEU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles remain likely
Divisions have increased among EU states over the prospect of further tariffs on imports of Chinese electric cars
EUKey underwater cable project poses dilemma for Cyprus
Talks between Nicosia and Athens on the Great Sea Interconnector drag on
CyprusHousing market distortions will hinder economic growth
Relatively high home ownership raises at least as many wider economic costs as benefits
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