Russia
Russian support for use of nuclear weapons grows
Opinion poll data suggests that the share of Russians supporting the use of nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war has risen
RussiaRussia will not adjust its war aims
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected any meaningful negotiations for a ceasefire with Ukraine
RussiaCentral Asia will shape Beijing-Moscow dynamics
The Chinese and Russian leaders gave addresses during this year’s Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit
ChinaRussia willing to extend Ukraine gas transit deal
Russia is prepared to continue supplying gas to Europe via Ukraine after the current transit agreement ends in late 2024
UkraineRussia's Central Bank may raise rates this month
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) is expected to consider raising the key rate by 1-2 percentage points to 17-18%
RussiaTurkey will seek to be the world’s mediator
The presidents of Turkey and Russia met during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Astana
TurkeyChina's influence in the South Caucasus will grow
An interest in developing trade corridors to Europe has led to Beijing increasing its interest in the South Caucasus
CaucasusSCO summit will offer opportunity for Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazakhstan today for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit
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