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Russian consumers will economise in downturn

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RUSSIA

Russian consumer trends.

Belarus recovery will depend on external conditions

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BELARUS

Chronic problems in the Belarusian economy.

Uzbek reforms are dynamic but rely on leader's drive

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UZBEKISTAN

Since coming to power in 2016, Uzbek President Shavqat Mirzioyev has launched wide-ranging structural and economic reforms. There has been progress on economic change, although…

Russia cannot expect Central Asian backing for war

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CENTRAL ASIA

Russia's invasion of Ukraine places Central Asian governments in an awkward position. They are economically dependent on Russia and vulnerable to President Vladimir Putin's…

Kyrgyz growth is hostage to gold and remittances

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KYRGYZSTAN

Kyrgyzstan economic update.

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…

Post-Karimov Uzbekistan lacks forces for change

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UZBEKISTAN

Karimov's death leaves a void since governance stemmed from him and his ability to coerce and manage Uzbekistan's regional groupings and key political and business players. The…

Ukraine issues costly bond as it hopes for IMF funds

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UKRAINE

These payments come shortly after the ministry placed a 725-million-dollar, six-month Eurobond with private investors. The government seems to have had no alternative to this…

Uzbek leader is free to reform but may lack will

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UZBEKISTAN

The Uzbek president's removal of his security chief.

Prospects for the Russian economy in 2018

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PROSPECTS 2018

Prospects for the Russian economy in 2018.