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Ukraine peace summit reveals global differences
The summit was a significant initiative, but was hampered by the absence of many countries, most notably Russia
UkraineYemeni naval attacks will impact global supply chains
An escalation in Huthi attacks on Red Sea shipping will add to global supply chain difficulties
YemenPuerto Rico's political duopoly is frustrating voters
A major power cut in the capital of San Juan this week will stoke dissatisfaction with the island's two main parties
Puerto RicoRenewed US military commitment will encourage Kyiv
The United States and Ukraine signed a ten-year security pact that reaffirms Washington’s commitment to Kyiv
UkraineIran’s foreign policy will focus on non-Western states
Iran will seek to strengthen relations with non-Western states
IranGeorgia will increasingly shift towards Eurasia
The passage of controversial NGO legislation has caused tensions within Georgia and with Western states
GeorgiaNew US sanctions will cause some disruption in Russia
The White House announced a package of new sanctions on Russia, targeting entities across the world
RussiaWeaker-than-expected trade would dampen global GDP
The World Bank sees global growth unchanged this year and slightly up next year, assuming rate cuts and firmer trade
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