Russia
Russian factory growth likely to slow soon
Russian factory activity unexpectedly surged in February after slowing in January
RussiaNorth Korean supplies of munitions to Russia will rise
North Korean has supplied up to 2.5 million shells and other munitions to Russia
RussiaMoscow will not increase support to separatists
Officials in the breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria appealed to Russia for "protection" from Chisinau
MoldovaPutin will focus on war and living standards
President Vladimir Putin addressed the Federal Assembly and outlined his priorities for the next six years
RussiaRussian nuclear policy is likely to remain unchanged
Leaked documents show the threshold at which Russia might consider first use of nuclear weapons
RussiaMilitarisation will cause rising distortions in Russia
Surging defence expenditure is reshaping the Russian economy
RussiaRussian petrol exports will be banned
Russia will temporarily ban the export of petrol from March 1
RussiaDiamond sanctions will have a modest impact on Russia
New G7 sanctions on Russia's diamond exports are being introduced in several stages
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