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Finance sector will not drive global net zero push
The financial sector is a key player in addressing the climate crisis, but its actions will demand a clear business case
InternationalNew Russian nuclear doctrine intended to deter NATO
President Putin announced several changes to Russia’s nuclear weapons doctrine
RussiaRussia will push for more military support from China
Russia has reportedly established a weapons programme in China to produce long-range attack drones
RussiaRussian gas sales to Central Asia will rise
Gazprom is seeking to increase gas exports to Central Asia to compensate for the loss of European markets
Central AsiaIran may help transfer of Russian anti-ship missiles
Iran is facilitating talks that could see Russia transfer supersonic anti-ship missiles to Yemen's Huthi rebels
RussiaRussia is unlikely to strike Ukrainian nuclear plants
President Zelensky warned that Russia is preparing to target three Ukrainian nuclear power plants
UkraineRussian nuclear testing will depend on US actions
Russia has said that it will not resume nuclear testing unless the United States does so first
RussiaRussian military spending will reach record-high level
Preliminary work on Russia’s draft budget suggests military spending will rise to their highest-ever levels
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