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Weaker Russian trade surplus will hit ruble and prices
Lower Urals crude prices and falling gas exports have shrunk the trade surplus, weakening the ruble
RussiaForeign views of Putin often relate to energy trade
The latest Pew survey of world opinions shows views of Russia and Putin reaching all-time lows in Western countries
InternationalUkraine’s war recovery will need more external funding
The 2023 international forum on post-war recovery highlights the West’s resolve to provide support, within constraints
UkraineUzbek voters may have preferred stability to reform
Amending the constitution (and closing off opposition) should allow Mirzioyev to be president until potentially 2037
UzbekistanBulgaria will expand cooperation with Ukraine
President Zelensky's surprise visit to Sofia yielded two agreements on defence and energy
UkraineRussian mutineer mocked on TV still risks prosecution
The deal ending the Wagner mutiny included Prigozhin staying in Belarus -- not the only clause not to have been observed
RussiaEU could punish Georgia for Saakashvili’s ill health
European Council will decide this year whether Georgian government’s commitment to EU values allows its candidate status
GeorgiaUkraine and Russia swap accusations on nuclear plant
Rival speculation about plans to attack the Zaporizhia nuclear plant may arise from the tide of war coming closer
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