Russia/CIS
Russia will remain a minor player in South-east Asia
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is undermining Moscow’s economic interests in the region
South-east AsiaWeaker advanced and developing world GDP raises risks
Growth has slowed in the past 15 years in advanced economies and many major emerging economies
InternationalRussian gas industry outlook will remain bleak
The Russian gas industry staged a partial recovery in 2024, although many challenges remain
RussiaUkrainian Defence Ministry infighting will continue
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau has launched an investigation into Defence Minister Rustem Umerov
UkraineRussian LNG exports will face more challenges in 2025
Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) exports reached record levels last year
RussiaIran’s purchase of Russian jet fighters is unconfirmed
A senior Iranian commander claims that Tehran has purchased an unknown number of Russian Sukhoi-35 fighter jets
IranLukashenka win means little will change in Belarus
As expected, President Alexander Lukashenka won yesterday’s presidential election decisively
BelarusGenAI-powered scams will proliferate
The rise of generative AI (GenAI) tools has significantly increased the risk of cybercrime via identity theft and fraud
International
