Russia/CIS
FDI will remain modest, amid wider country divergences
FDI excluding conduit economy flows fell by 8% last year, led by lower FDI to Europe and China; Indian and US FDI surged
InternationalNew US oil sanctions will impose costs on Russia
The outgoing Biden administration has imposed new sanctions on Russia's oil industry
RussiaRussian gas exports to Iran will grow slowly
Russia is close to agreeing a deal to supply gas to Iran
RussiaBenefits from new Iran-Russia deal will be limited
Iran and Russia will sign an upgraded strategic partnership today
IranRussian coal exporters will continue to struggle
Russian coal exports fell by 8% to 195 million tonnes last year
RussiaMost Ukrainians oppose concessions for peace deal
Most Ukrainians oppose a peace deal that makes significant concessions to Russia
UkraineRussia will try to buy gas for Transnistria
Moscow and the Transnistrian authorities are discussing buying gas for the region on the European spot market
MoldovaRussia's production and use of aerial drones will rise
The war between Russia and Ukraine has been characterised by the large-scale use of aerial drones
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