Russia
Eastern Europe’s defence industries will modernise
A Russian decision to suspend licences and spare-part deliveries puts pressure on Czech and Bulgarian defence companies
Eastern EuropeWeaker ruble will add to inflationary pressures
Rising prices and a weaker currency are causing problems for the Central Bank
RussiaBooming Russian factories will face supply constraints
Manufacturing growth is picking up pace, putting pressure on prices and the labour force
RussiaEU imports of Russian LNG to reach record high
Russian LNG sales to Europe continue to rise despite EU efforts to phase out fossil fuel imports from Russia by 2027
RussiaBaku tightens grip over Nagorno-Karabakh
Azerbaijan tightens blockade of the Nagorno-Karabakh region to establish full control
AzerbaijanPutin will accept invitation to visit China
Putin’s first foreign trip since ICC arrest warrant issued in March signals importance of ties with Beijing
RussiaUkraine will seek to exploit latest advance
The liberation of Robotyne offers the potential for further advances
UkraineWagner influence will decline further in Russia
Putin breaks silence over plane crash that appears to have killed Prigozhin and senior Wagner associates
Russia
