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Russian leaders will try to limit Panama leak damage

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RUSSIA

Impact of 'Panama Papers' revelations on the government.

Hryvnia collapse will put Ukraine's stability at risk

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UKRAINE

In order to receive new IMF lending, the budget also introduces big gas price rises, and increases defence spending. Meanwhile, the hryvnia's disastrous February weakening…

Risks remain for Ukraine economy despite debt deal

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UKRAINE

The deal points to clear compromises that had to be made by both sides. Yet it also represents an important victory for Kyiv, which has received much-needed and substantial debt…

Indonesia president-elect faces thorny issues

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INDONESIA

It confirmed Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto as the winner of the race to succeed Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo as president. The elections for the People’s Representative Council (DPR)…

Oil prices will squeeze Russian budget spending

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RUSSIA

The government's scramble to revise its budget.

Militarisation will cause rising distortions in Russia

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RUSSIA

Record levels of defence spending have led to surging demand for inputs used to manufacture military equipment, driving up output across various sectors. However, evidence of…

Ukraine crisis will bring heavy costs for Europe

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EU

The sanctions amount to a middle-of-the-road approach: leaders agreed to keep Russia in the SWIFT payment system and avoid targeting Russian energy exports. They will not cause…

Russia spillover, low oil price will challenge Astana

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KAZAKHSTAN

The slowing down of Kazakhstan's economy continues against a background of slow global growth, the turbulent economic situation in Russia and low oil prices. Lower-than-projected…