Russia
Algeria-Russia military exercise aims to show autonomy
Algerian and Russia are starting a joint military exercise in south-west Algeria, near the Moroccan border
AlgeriaProspects for cybersecurity in 2023
Although cyber threats from Russia did not materialise in 2022, next year will see a stronger focus on defences
InternationalWashington uses spy chief meeting to engage Russia
The CIA director has warned his Russian counterpart Sergey Naryshkin of the consequences of a nuclear strike on Ukraine
RussiaMoldova will suffer from Russian attacks on Ukraine
Short of gas and electricity because of Russia's war in Ukraine, Moldova is casting about for partial solutions
MoldovaKherson recapture will boost Ukrainian confidence
The Ukrainian president has visited Kherson, the city Russia captured and claimed as its own, and then walked away from
UkraineRussian arms spending shift reflects dire need
President Putin has ordered a complete change to defence procurement with a new focus on the realities of war
RussiaUS-Russian arms talks signal greater confidence
Russian officials say talks on the key strategic nuclear arms treaty will take place by early December
RussiaTajik and Kyrgyz economies show unexpected strength
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are in relatively good shape, in large part because Russia continues to import their labour
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