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Long-range strike permission unlikely to turn the tide
The United States has authorised Ukraine to use US-made long-range weapons against targets in Russia
RussiaProspects for South Caucasus foreign policy in 2025
The countries of the South Caucasus are exploiting new opportunities to seek closer relations with other powers
CaucasusIran will boost its influence in the South Caucasus
The proposed Zangezur corridor threatens to destabilise geopolitical relationships in the South Caucasus
IranProspects for the Russian economy in 2025
After two years of faster-than-expected expansion, the growth rate is likely to slow over the next year
RussiaSandu victory will ensure EU focus for Moldova
President Maia Sandu secured a second term in yesterday’s presidential election run-off, winning 55% of the vote
MoldovaUkraine’s 2025 budget will need external financing
Ukraine's proposed 2025 budget passed its first reading yesterday, including heavy military spending
UkraineRussian Central Bank will tighten monetary policy
Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina warned that "more drastic" monetary policy might be needed as inflation rises
RussiaGeorgia’s EU integration process will stall
The European Commission announced yesterday that it will not recommend opening EU membership talks with Georgia
Georgia
