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Russian exports of nuclear power plants will grow
The use of nuclear power generation will reach a record high in 2025, with Russia accounting for a large share
RussiaFalling Russian exports cause surpluses to shrink
Central Bank data for 2023 shows that falling export revenues reduced Russia’s trade and current account surpluses
RussiaRussian state will relax rules to support aviation
The Russian state will relax reporting requirements on the use of public funds to boost production of civilian airliners
RussiaRussia’s high-tech sector will receive more support
Russia’s high-tech sector has been boosted by the new opportunities created by sanctions and the government's response
RussiaRussian defence firms will develop new drones
A Russian military design bureau is developing a new, cheaper version of the Iranian-made Shahed strike drone
RussiaKazakhstan will struggle to boost oil output
Central Asia’s largest economy is struggling to both ramp up oil output and reduce its dependence on oil revenues
KazakhstanRussia will draw down on sovereign savings to fund war
The dollar value of the National Welfare Fund (NWF) shrank in 2023, but rose in ruble terms
RussiaRussian bank profits will serve as fiscal reserve
Russia’s largest bank -- state-owned Sber -- posted a five-fold increase in annual profits for 2023
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