Russia
ICBC cyberattack will affect finance and diplomacy
China's largest bank was hit by a massive ransomware attack earlier this month; it has yet to recover fully
InternationalYerevan will not formally leave CSTO
Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safarian said that Armenia is not considering leaving the Russian-led CSTO
ArmeniaProspects for Black Sea security in 2024
Russia’s naval superiority in the region is in doubt as its fleet is being eliminated by Ukrainian missiles and drones
RussiaRussia's Gazprom will reduce investment by 20%
State-owned energy giant Gazprom will reduce investment next year by 20%
RussiaRussia's budget deficit will be smaller than planned
Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has announced that the budget deficit for this year will be smaller than planned
RussiaRussia will lose more influence in the South Caucasus
Distracted by its war in Ukraine, Russia is unable to perform the role of regional hegemon in the South Caucasus
CaucasusProspects for Russia in 2024
Russia is scheduled to hold presidential elections in March against the background of the war in Ukraine
RussiaRussian production of Iranian-designed drones to grow
Construction of Russian facility for production of Iranian drones progresses
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