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Russia's Putin offers softer tone but no radical shift
The president steers clear of hostile foreign policy rhetoric in his state-of-the-nation speech
RussiaNew Russian economy minister may bring dynamism
The man chosen as economic development minister is seen as a good choice
RussiaEurasian bloc members seek end to trade barriers
Visions of an expansive free trade area are marred by continuing Russian protectionism
CISRussian recession will blunt Central Asian growth
Economic ties with Russia are strong but the Eurasian integration project seems to have made things worse, not better
CISThai threat exposes Russia's ISG risks overseas
Russian tourists, one of the largest foreign contingents in Thailand, are feared to be on ISG hit-list
RussiaTokyo offers Central Asia a 'third option'
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has begun a tour of Central Asia that could see business agreements worth billions of dollars
Central AsiaWorld Bank downgrade will deepen Moldovan gloom
With protests continuing, president warns of risk to European integration
MoldovaIran's return to energy market will alter Asian trends
Iran's return to energy markets will be a boon to energy-starved Asia but a curse for Central Asian exporters
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