Russia
Japan's role in Western cybersecurity will expand
Japan is formalising its partnerships with Western capitals and NATO on cybersecurity
InternationalInflation could rise again in Russia in 2023
High inflation has eroded the population’s real disposable income and is undermining living standards
RussiaIran-Russia ties will consolidate further
Official visits and agreements have boosted Iran-Russia energy, transport and naval cooperation in recent days
IranWestern jets for Ukraine remain a distance away
The United Kingdom and the Netherlands want to send fighter jets to Ukraine
United StatesUS Patriot claims tackling Russian Kinzhal over Kyiv
Patriots have been used to some effect over Ukrainian skies against Russian missiles but Kinzhal claim is unverified
RussiaKremlin will speed up assimilating non-Russian Tatars
Limiting Tatarstan’s political, cultural and linguistic autonomy is part of Putin’s unifying ideology of a Russian world
RussiaWagner's influence in Africa may prove exaggerated
US intelligence leaks have highlighted Western concerns over Russia's Wagner Group mercenary organisation in Africa
AfricaAustrian exit from Russian gas is far from assured
Austria’s imports of Russian gas as a share of overall gas imports returned to pre-war levels in March
Austria
