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Russia and Central Asian states will cooperate on gas
As Russia’s gas export revenues fall, Central Asia could provide an alternative for filling state coffers
RussiaEquivocal position on Russia will benefit Georgia
Georgia's government has welcomed Russia's easing of travel restrictions, provoking accusations of siding towards Moscow
GeorgiaRussians will take little cheer from Victory Day 2023
The usual Victory Day ceremony on May 9 was muted, part of a pattern followed across Russia
RussiaMoscow has few options to retaliate for Kremlin attack
Drone strike on Kremlin is an embarrassment for Moscow, which is already presenting ‘Putin’s war’ as fought against NATO
RussiaRussian banks face another tough year in 2023
Recession will raise the share of NPLs in bank portfolios and cut demand for loans as interest rates rise to curb prices
RussiaLoss of European market will cut Russian gas output
High volumes of Russian gas used to flow to Europe under long-term pipeline contracts, a market hard to replicate
RussiaNuclear power plant deepens Russia-Turkey energy ties
Turkey and Russia held an inaugural ceremony for the Akkuyu nuclear power plant built by Rosatom
RussiaChina wants Ukraine peace feelers to follow phone call
China pushes peaceful resolution of Ukraine conflict while geopolitically favouring Russia as US counter-weight
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