CIS
EASTERN EUROPE: Benefits of flat taxes prove elusive
The IMF believes Romania's 16% flat tax is too low, according to a report yesterday of the...
Eastern EuropeRUSSIA/BALKANS/GREECE: Pipeline will see export growth
The construction of the BA pipeline will have a significant impact on the operation of existing...
RussiaCENTRAL ASIA: Politics and geography constrain trade
Central Asia is at risk of falling into a CIS-centric bloc characterised by high levels of...
Central AsiaRUSSIA: Protracted talks will delay membership
Bilateral WTO talks with Georgia start on February 26. Russia's recent agreement with the United...
RussiaGEORGIA/RUSSIA: Tensions ease amid clashing interests
Moscow has recently scaled down its pressure on Georgia, though the outlook for bilateral...
GeorgiaRUSSIA/US: Tough talk underlines state of relations
President Vladimir Putin criticised the United States for conducting a reckless and dangerous...
RussiaRUSSIA/BALKANS/GREECE: Oil pipeline makes a comeback
Russia, Bulgaria and Greece have signed a preliminary agreement to build a trans-Balkan pipeline...
RussiaRUSSIA: Confident Putin raises Russia's profile
President Vladimir Putin held his sixth annual news conference with the Russian and international...
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