Russia/CIS
Modernisation of Russian Pacific Fleet will be slow
The Pacific Fleet’s combat capabilities have diminished due to the slow pace of naval modernisation
RussiaFood sector challenges will outpace agritech adoption
Supply risks, population growth and food production’s environmental unfriendliness create an opportunity for agritech
InternationalLong-range strike permission unlikely to turn the tide
The United States has authorised Ukraine to use US-made long-range weapons against targets in Russia
RussiaRussia will keep attacking Ukraine’s energy system
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s energy system over the weekend
UkraineSeoul will resist lethal aid despite Pyongyang’s moves
North Korea’s leader has announced "mass production" of attack drones
South KoreaSlovenian government faces growing risk of collapse
A criminal complaint against the premier and a cancelled referendum has brought the government's stability into question
SloveniaTrump’s win heralds a dangerous new phase for markets
Uncertainty about Trump’s economic agenda in his second term is fuelling market volatility as well as ‘Trump trades’
United StatesGas supply risks are higher than oil supply risks
Gas prices have risen on supply risks but oil prices remain near USD70 per barrel on successive cuts to demand forecasts
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