Russia/CIS
Gazprom’s finances may never recover
Energy giant Gazprom reported huge losses following the collapse of gas sales to Europe
RussiaBattery production can sustain long-run overcapacity
Despite rapid demand growth, lithium-ion battery production capacity is far in excess of consumption
InternationalNATO seeks to address at least some Trump concerns
The NATO summit held in Washington last week was considered a success by the alliance's leading members
United StatesRegional economic output will keep growing in Russia
The impact of war and sanctions has caused regional differences in economic performance to grow
RussiaBelarus trade with China will widen trade deficit
Western sanctions have made Belarus more reliant on imports from China
ChinaNicaragua’s ties with Russia will continue to deepen
Numerous recent developments point to a conscious effort by President Daniel Ortega to strengthen ties with Moscow
NicaraguaRussia’s Rosatom will be a target for more sanctions
US President Joe Biden recently signed the bipartisan Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act bill
RussiaChina's influence in the South Caucasus will grow
An interest in developing trade corridors to Europe has led to Beijing increasing its interest in the South Caucasus
Caucasus