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Sanctions will reduce Russia’s oil exports eventually

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RUSSIA

In June 2022, Russia booked almost twice the revenue (USD20.4bn) from such exports. Declining oil income poses a serious challenge to the administration of President Vladimir…

London will diverge from the EU on foreign policy

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UNITED KINGDOM

UK foreign policy.

Georgia risks becoming Russian sanctions-evasion haven

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GEORGIA/RUSSIA

Tbilisi has authorised flights by two smaller Russian airlines, exacerbating fears of the potential for sanctions evasion. That follows the easing of Russia’s visa regime for…

Worsening US relations weigh on Cuba tourism prospects

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CUBA

Cuba tourism challenges.

US shutdown effects will deepen

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UNITED STATES

For Trump, building “the wall” is an election pledge, but Democrats say it would be an “immorality” and ineffective. This disagreement triggered a partial government shutdown of…

US Hong Kong sanctions law will have enduring impact

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HONG KONG/US

The impact of the US Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act.

Trump trade threats pose many challenges for Mexico

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MEXICO

The statement is the latest in a string of similar announcements by companies fearful of obstacles to free trade being put in place between Mexico and the United States. Trump has…

New US bans will hold back China's chip development

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CHINA

Taking effect either immediately or from October 21, the new rules amount to a technological containment strategy -- a characterisation that statements by senior Biden…

US election worsens options for Ukraine

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UKRAINE

Donald Trump's campaign statements suggesting he would favour Russia over Ukraine caused consternation in Kyiv. After Trump became US president-elect, the Ukrainian government…

Arbitration row may hurt Zagreb more than Ljubljana

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SLOVENIA/CROATIA

The arbitration concerens the two countries' borders, most notably in the Bay of Piran. Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic claimed the process had been 'contaminated' by…