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Falling Russian exports cause surpluses to shrink
Central Bank data for 2023 shows that falling export revenues reduced Russia’s trade and current account surpluses
RussiaRussian state will relax rules to support aviation
The Russian state will relax reporting requirements on the use of public funds to boost production of civilian airliners
RussiaRussia’s high-tech sector will receive more support
Russia’s high-tech sector has been boosted by the new opportunities created by sanctions and the government's response
RussiaNATO will limit Russian rhetoric for Baltic minority
Putin’s reaction to Baltic states’ treatment of Russian-speakers will probably remain disruptive rather than aggressive
Baltic statesRussian defence firms will develop new drones
A Russian military design bureau is developing a new, cheaper version of the Iranian-made Shahed strike drone
RussiaRussian espionage tests Western cyber resilience
Russian espionage tactics are evolving, according to a new threat intelligence report from Google
InternationalRussia will draw down on sovereign savings to fund war
The dollar value of the National Welfare Fund (NWF) shrank in 2023, but rose in ruble terms
RussiaRussian bank profits will serve as fiscal reserve
Russia’s largest bank -- state-owned Sber -- posted a five-fold increase in annual profits for 2023
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