Russia
Iran-Russia diplomatic spat will be short-lived
A diplomatic spat between Iran and Russia about Tehran’s sovereignty claim over three Gulf islands rumbled on yesterday
IranBeijing and Moscow send a geostrategic signal
China and Russia have joined forces in a naval and air exercise in the Sea of Japan.
ChinaBelarusian economy will depend on Russian support
Despite crippling economic sanctions, Belarusian economic fundamentals are exhibiting signs of improvement
BelarusRussia may return to grain deal if demands are met
Russian withdrawal from Black Sea grain deal and attack on bridge seem connected in time not policy
RussiaAlgeria’s global standing is on the rise
World powers are seemingly courting Algeria, with the president to visit China a month after visiting Russia
AlgeriaRussia will ban sex-change medically and in documents
Legislation making changing sex all-but impossible is part of a series of measures against unorthodox sexuality
RussiaRussia may aim for more from renewing grain deal
The Black Sea grain compromise expires on July 17, with diplomatic pressure intensifying on Moscow to extend it again
RussiaWar in Ukraine will impel Kazakhstan to diversify
The war in Ukraine and associated sanctions have brought challenges but also opportunities
Kazakhstan
