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Russian farming will boost exports and replace imports

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RUSSIA

Russia's farming sector.

Shallower recession will not boost Russia's GDP hopes

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RUSSIA

The ministry's optimism is based on a recovery in global oil prices, the limited effects of COVID-19 lockdown measures on industries and businesses, and a rebound in domestic…

Ukraine GDP growth vulnerable to global energy prices

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UKRAINE

Ukraine's economic outlook.

Russian farming thrives despite COVID-19 and drought

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RUSSIA

Retail supply chains have proved more robust than expected. Climate change is not central to thinking on agriculture yet but drought, flooding or both are becoming regular…

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…

Lack of people may be Russia's greatest challenge

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RUSSIA

The population is set to shrink until at least 2036. To support labour productivity as a factor for GDP growth, President Vladimir Putin has set out plans to encourage families…

Belarus-Russia 'union' talk is mostly posturing

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BELARUS/RUSSIA

Prospects for substantive unification between Russia and Belarus.

Russian farms perform well but face challenges

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RUSSIA

State-supported substitution of banned Western foodstuffs has boosted agriculture, which in 2016 enjoyed its most successful year in the post-Soviet period. Both the wheat harvest…

Central Asian states face high climate change risks

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CENTRAL ASIA

Climate change in Central Asia.

Tajik and Kyrgyz economies show unexpected strength

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TAJIKISTAN/KYRGYZSTAN

Both have avoided the deep economic crisis that seemed likely in the spring. Income from remittances, on which both rely heavily, has recovered after a dip following the invasion.