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Weaker Russian trade surplus will hit ruble and prices
Lower Urals crude prices and falling gas exports have shrunk the trade surplus, weakening the ruble
RussiaForeign views of Putin often relate to energy trade
The latest Pew survey of world opinions shows views of Russia and Putin reaching all-time lows in Western countries
InternationalGulf-Russian relations will expand further
A new round of the Russian-GCC strategic dialogue signalled strong coordination between Moscow and the regional bloc
Gulf statesRussian mutineer mocked on TV still risks prosecution
The deal ending the Wagner mutiny included Prigozhin staying in Belarus -- not the only clause not to have been observed
RussiaHungary will demand extending Russia sanctions opt-out
Foreign Minister Szijjarto has called for extending Hungary's opt-out from Russian oil sanctions
HungaryUkraine and Russia swap accusations on nuclear plant
Rival speculation about plans to attack the Zaporizhia nuclear plant may arise from the tide of war coming closer
UkraineTotal foreign firms leaving Russia will rise further
A compulsory bureaucratic bottleneck and a 50% discount on the sale price have slowed down firms’ departure
RussiaRussian household consumption is recovering slowly
Household consumption was hit by the war but is now showing signs of revival as consumers adjust their behaviour
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