Russia
Bulgaria to leverage TurkStream flows against Gazprom
Bulgaria has raised transit fees for Russia's gas shipments over the TurkStream pipeline by 20%
BulgariaNew submarine will enhance Russia’s nuclear force
A new nuclear-powered ballistic-missile submarine has joined the Russian Pacific Fleet
RussiaUkrainian economy could grow faster than expected
Ukraine's finance minister has said GDP should grow by 4.7% in 2023, faster than previously expected
UkraineRussia’s central bank will struggle to support ruble
The largest exporters are obliged to sell foreign currency earnings on the domestic market to shore up the ruble
RussiaWar in Ukraine creates opportunities for Central Asia
Changes in Russia caused by its invasion of Ukraine are reshaping the economies of Central Asia
Central AsiaArctic neighbours will approach Russia cautiously
Arctic stability is at a critical juncture as competition intensifies over shipping routes and natural resources
ArcticDisinformation will plague Israel-Hamas war
Graphic, hateful and highly inflammatory disinformation is circulating widely across social media platforms
InternationalZelensky will seek more weapons from allies
President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Brussels where he will hold meetings with key NATO officials
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