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Russia’s car industry will struggle to recover
Western sanctions caused a severe crisis in the car manufacturing sector, leading to a collapse in output
RussiaRussia will shape regional economic prospects
A World Bank report shows that the economic fortunes of the CIS region continue to be shaped by Russia
CISImported cars will outnumber home production in Russia
Sales of passenger cars grew by 62% compared to 2022 with the share of imported Chinese cars soaring
RussiaRussian airlines will recover slowly from sanctions
State subsidies and the seizure of foreign-leased aircraft have enabled Russia to absorb the initial shock of sanctions
RussiaRussia will consolidate strong ties in the Gulf
A rare diplomatic visit by Vladimir Putin to the UAE and Saudi Arabia exemplifies Moscow’s foreign policy in the Gulf
RussiaUkraine exports should grow over the next two years
Progress made at the end of 2023 has boosted Ukrainian export plans above earlier expectations
UkraineRussia will cement its presence in Abkhazia
Russia is building an expanded naval base in Abkhazia, the breakaway Georgian region it has recognised since 2008
GeorgiaRussian agri-food exports to China will grow briskly
Moscow has added agricultural products to its basket of exports to Asian countries and China in particular
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