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US sanctions on Russian uranium unlikely to bite
The US Senate approved restrictions on the import of uranium fuel from Russia
RussiaSerbia’s new cabinet will nurture ties with Russia
The proposed make-up of the new cabinet gives an indication of the likely direction of Serbian foreign policy
SerbiaNorth Caucasus will remain under Moscow's control
A rise in insurgency activity has raised questions over Moscow's ability to retain control over a volatile region
RussiaPyongyang’s Beijing and Moscow ties will be complex
Russia has vetoed more UN monitoring of Pyongyang's sanctions breaches as Moscow and Beijing boost North Korea outreach
North KoreaOil price cap on Russian exports is unenforceable
A group of Western insurers have stated that the oil price cap imposed on Russia is now unenforceable
RussiaProtests in Georgia unlikely to stop law being passed
Large-scale protests took place over the weekend in response to the government’s so-called ‘foreign agents’ bill
GeorgiaTaxes on Russian households and businesses will rise
The president said the tax system would be “modernised” to provide fiscal stability
RussiaRussia's Black Sea Fleet is not yet defeated
Ukrainian attacks have disrupted the activities of the Black Sea Fleet but have not destroyed it
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