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Russian foreign intelligence effectiveness will suffer

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RUSSIA

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service.

Hungary’s Ukraine policy will be driven by pragmatism

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HUNGARY

Hungary’s policy towards Ukraine can appear out of step with the EU mainstream; it opposed the terms of the EU’s sixth package of sanctions against Russia. However, Budapest’s…

Fear of Russia will drive Belarus's defence policy

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BELARUS

The events in Crimea and Donbas have demonstrated Russia's willingness to use military force to influence neighbouring states. Recent months have seen growing disputes between…

Security and demography will boost Israel-Russia ties

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ISRAEL

This followed the Trump-Putin Helsinki summit at which the two leaders discussed Israel’s concerns over the threat from Iran, as the Syrian government regains control over its…

Oil prices will squeeze Russian budget spending

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RUSSIA

The government's scramble to revise its budget.

Russia-Iran arms sales rebalance lopsided relations

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RUSSIA/IRAN

Mohajeri's comments reflect open divisions on whether Iran should assist Russia's war, but the policy looks set to continue. Russia is cultivating ties with several countries to…

Nuclear weapons’ utility will grow for states globally

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INT/US

The world’s nuclear-armed states and their allies have boycotted the talks, whereas over 123 non-nuclear countries are participating. US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki…

Poland, Czechia and Hungary may join euro, but not yet

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EASTERN EUROPE

The Denkov administration that took office in June has set adopting the euro as a top priority, and blames the previous interim government for Bulgaria’s unpreparedness to join…

Russian stock market is buffeted by Ukraine crisis

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RUSSIA

The downturn reduced the market capitalisation of Russian blue-chip companies. High volatility in the financial markets disrupted the government's borrowing schedule and prompted…

Russian defence spending set to rise as army expands

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RUSSIA

Russian defence spending rose by 23% in nominal terms last year as military needs and losses ballooned. The greater secrecy applied to military expenditure suggest this is an…