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Belarusian opposition in exile will likely fragment
The Belarusian opposition in exile is evolving, with new factions emerging that are rising in importance
BelarusRussian ruble likely to depreciate further
The Russian authorities have decided not to intervene to prevent further depreciation of the ruble
RussiaHigher maternity payments will have little impact
Russia plans to raise state maternity payments by about USD500 in 2025 to address its declining birth rate
RussiaRussian defence ties with China will grow stronger
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in Beijing yesterday for talks with his Chinese counterpart
RussiaRussia’s coal industry will continue to struggle
Western sanctions have pushed Russia’s coal industry into crisis
RussiaRussian external debt likely to fall further
Russian external debt has fallen to its lowest level since 2006
RussiaPayments to attract Russian soldiers will keep rising
Several Russian regions have increased one-time signing-on payments to boost military recruitment
RussiaRamzan Kadyrov’s “blood feud” may annoy Putin
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov declared a "blood feud" against three federal lawmakers from the North Caucasus
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