Russia
Prospects for Russian foreign policy to end-2022
The war has resulted in multiple foreign policy reverses and a narrowing of attention
RussiaRussia’s gas weapon will meet European resistance
Gazprom stands accused of pretending the reduction in gas flows via Nord Stream 1 is due to maintenance
GermanyRussian threats to Lithuania reflect core sensitivity
Russia has warned Lithuania of serious but unspecified penalties for blocking EU-sanctioned freight for Kaliningrad
RussiaRussian oil shifts towards China and India
Russia has responded to an impending EU embargo on its oil by selling more to India, China and -- for now -- Europe
RussiaRussia will exploit execution threat for US captives
A Kremlin spokesman says it will do nothing to stop US nationals being sentenced to death in a Russian-backed entity
RussiaUzbek position on war will remain quietly critical
After speculation that the foreign minister was sacked after offending Russia, he is back, albeit in a lesser role
UzbekistanProspects for the Russian economy to end-2022
Russian officials are forecasting a contraction of less than 8% this year despite a costly war and costlier sanctions
RussiaA Turkish incursion into Syria possible despite talks
Talks between Iran, Russia and Turkey ended with a promise to respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity
Syria
