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Zelensky signals Ukraine will shift to defensive
President Zelensky signalled that Russia's war against Ukraine has entered a new phase
UkrainePutin signs decree to increase size of military
President Vladimir Putin signed a decree that increased the size of the armed forces by 170,000
RussiaRussian harvest will be close to a record high
A strong grain and vegetable harvest is helping Russian food production to reach near-record levels
RussiaRussia will cut oil production further
Russia has agreed to cut oil exports by 500,000 bpd
RussiaRussia’s influence in Central Asia will wane
Moscow is seeking close ties with Central Asian states that it considers to be within its sphere of influence
Central AsiaRussian economy will exceed expectations
The latest budget and GDP data show that the Russian economy is performing better than forecast
RussiaRussia will continue to prioritise the Arctic
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent expansion of NATO has upset Moscow’s strategic approach to the Arctic
RussiaRussian arms sales to Iran unlikely to take place soon
Iran claims deal to acquire Russian fighter jets and helicopters has been finalised
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