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Russia cannot expect Central Asian backing for war
Despite close ties with Moscow, Central Asian states, especially the two largest, have not fallen in line on the war
Central AsiaGazprom move threatens to worsen European inflation
Supplies of Russian gas to Europe via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline will drop by more than 60% from tomorrow
EUWebinar: Europe’s energy strategy in flux
The war in Ukraine will hasten Europe’s transition towards renewable energy.
EUUkraine will watch for signs of weakening NATO resolve
Remarks by NATO's head have created a furore after being read, probably wrongly, as hinting at Ukraine losing land
UkraineProspects for Ukraine to end-2022
This year may not bring an end to Russian aggression but the worst may already be over for Ukraine
UkraineRussia will hide behind but direct Donetsk ruling
Two UK nationals and a Moroccan have been sentenced to death in an unrecognised separatist entity in Ukraine
RussiaWashington will target further Iranian oil shipments
A Greek court overturned a lower-court decision to confiscate Iranian oil that Washington claimed contravened sanctions
IranCentral Bank of Russia’s smooth plans may be upset
The Central Bank of Russia today returned the key interest rate to its pre-war rate of 9.5%
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