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EEU, WTO pose problems to Kazakhstani agri-food sector

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KAZAKHSTAN

Outlook for the food and agriculture sectors.

Belarus recovery will depend on external conditions

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BELARUS

Chronic problems in the Belarusian economy.

Transnistria's economic problems may grow

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MOLDOVA

Transnistria's economy.

Russian market is main hope for Belarus economy

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BELARUS

Despite a war of words over food sourced from Belarus, Russia maintained its overall level of imports from the country last year. Belarusian exports to most of the world fell…

Belarusian economy will depend on Russian support

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BELARUS

The economy has been unexpectedly resilient under comprehensive economic sanctions imposed by the West. Russia could only provide limited support as its economy had to adjust to…

Low Russian harvest prediction brings storage relief

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RUSSIA

Harvest forecast for Russia in 2018/19.

Drought and rain risks will persist for Russian farms

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RUSSIA

The impact of excess rain in some farming regions and drought in others has been compounded by grain export tariffs introduced to control domestic food prices. That, and lack of…

Belarus economy in growth mode despite trade hitches

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BELARUS

Last year's GDP growth of 3% was largely attributable to higher prices for refined petroleum products sold to the EU and to a lesser extent a recovery in demand for manufactured…

Moldovan government has window for reform

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MOLDOVA

A possible period of respite for Moldova.

Moldovan government grits its teeth for recession

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MOLDOVA

A recent reshuffle raises questions about whether government can avoid returning to old problems of infighting and nepotism; this is important if IMF support is to continue. Until…