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Russia's economic weight limits Eurasian bloc's future
Two years on, the Eurasian Economic Union suffers from incomplete harmonisation and economic imbalances
CISRussian-led defence pact will not grow in strength
Members of a regional grouping are not prepared to subordinate themselves to Moscow
RussiaEU talks will result in little except Armenia deal
The EU engages with former Soviet neighbours but no one believes accession is even a distant prospect
EURussia will mix strength and caution to seek respect
Moscow’s relationships with allies and adversaries are coloured by its interventions in Ukraine and Syria
RussiaRussian dominance limits Eurasian bloc's prospects
Russia's four partners are unenthusiastic about economic union and opposed to political integration
CISLow gas prices drive Turkmenistan to seek volume sales
Despite success in entering the Chinese gas market, the country is as reliant as ever on a single buyer
TurkmenistanUS retaliation on Russia may set global response norms
Washington has begun retaliating against Moscow's alleged involvement in hacking intended to influence the US elections
United StatesRussian plans to shift air units close to Afghanistan
Moscow has a longstanding defence ally in Tajikistan and is exploring the use of a forward air base there
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