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Moscow will benefit from higher oil prices
The price of Russian Urals crude oil surpassed the G7 price cap level, prompting a rise in exports
RussiaGas sector reform will reduce Russia’s role in Moldova
Moldova has advanced reforms to demonopolise its gas sector, with help from a subsidiary of Romania's Transgaz
MoldovaChina will continue lending to Russia
China's exposure to Russia's banking sector quadrupled in the 14 months through March of this year
RussiaTurkey will struggle to revive Black Sea grain deal
The two presidents discussed restoring the Black Sea grain deal and Russian-Turkish economic ties
TurkeyPeople-trafficking claims threaten Cuba-Russia ties
Havana needs Russian support, but cannot ignore the suspected trafficking of Cubans to the battlefields of Ukraine
CubaNew Kyrgyzstan language law will raise Russia tensions
Kyrgyzstan’s new language bill highlights the long-term decline of the Russian language across much of Central Asia
KyrgyzstanUkraine's struggle to rein in corruption will continue
The replacement of the defence minister highlights how corruption is undermining Ukraine's war effort
UkraineWeaker ruble will add to inflationary pressures
Rising prices and a weaker currency are causing problems for the Central Bank
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