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Ukrainian forces will struggle to regain initiative
Despite both sides making some progress on the frontline, neither side appears capable of a decisive breakthrough
UkraineEastern Europe’s gas deliveries are on shaky ground
Fighting in Russia around key gas infrastructure has raised supply fears in Central-Eastern Europe
Eastern EuropeRussian import payment problems will likely continue
Chinese banks are increasingly halting transactions with Russian counterparts, leading to significant delays in payments
RussiaRobust Russian growth will raise fears of overheating
Russian GDP grew by 4.6% in the first half of the year
RussiaHungary faces increasing EU backlash over Moscow ties
Spain blocked the sale of its train manufacturer to a Hungarian state-backed consortium, citing national security risks
HungarySanctions evasion across Central Asia will continue
The West is applying rising pressure on Central Asian countries to stem the flow of sanctioned goods into Russia
RussiaZelensky will deliver strategy for Ukrainian victory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will present a strategy for victory in the war against Russia’s invasion
UkraineRussia’s crypto ambitions will face hard reality
Western sanctions have caused Russia to adopt a new approach to cryptocurrencies
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