Russia
IMF believes Russian economy will maintain momentum
The IMF upgraded its growth projections for Russia this year to 3.2% in its latest forecast
RussiaIran will seek to reduce Western influence in Caucasus
Yerevan has assured Iran that the South Caucasus will not become an area of “geopolitical competition”
ArmeniaLimits to Russia’s ties with Turkey will persist
Economic ties with Turkey have grown in importance over the past two years, despite significant foreign policy tensions
TurkeySanctions on Russian metals will disrupt sales
US and UK sanctions on Russian metals introduced last week limit the ability of producers to sell on European markets
RussiaUS raises pressure on China over sales to Russia
US officials announced that China has increased its material support to Russia, in defiance of sanctions
RussiaGeorgia will face serious obstacles to EU membership
Domestic political obstacles and the unresolved question of two breakaway regions threaten Georgia's EU hopes
GeorgiaThe EU’s phase-out of Russian gas is not guaranteed
The EU has enough alternatives to phase out Russian gas, but pro-Moscow governments in the east could be an obstacle
EUBeijing will strive to retain influence over Pyongyang
Standing committee member Zhao Leji has begun a visit to North Korea
North Korea
