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Libyan strongman's ties with Russia will remain strong
A Russian military delegation visited Libya in discussions that likely addressed the Wagner Group's presence in the east
LibyaCentral Europe is cutting dependence on Russian energy
Poland, Czechia and Slovakia have seen energy ties with Russia decline sharply, in contrast to neighbouring Hungary.
Eastern EuropeMoscow proposes frozen asset swap deal
West silent on Russian proposal to swap frozen assets
RussiaRussian Wagner chief Prigozhin killed in plane crash
Prigozhin and other Wagner senior commanders reported to be onboard plane that crashed between Moscow and St Petersburg
RussiaRussia-Iran partnership will continue despite rows
Russia is no longer the senior partner in its relations with Iran but they still have much to keep them collaborating
IranAzerbaijan's siege of Karabakh Armenians may be easing
Baku has allowed people to leave the blockaded Karabakh region for the first time in two months
ArmeniaRussia's trade with China continues to grow
Beijing supplies materials vital for war effort in return for Russian energy
RussiaRussian information management is unlikely to change
The Prigozhin rebellion delivered a blow to the Kremlin’s information management system but is unlikely to change it
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