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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…

Russian oil exports will be tested in future

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RUSSIA

Most of Russia’s hydrocarbon export revenues are generated from oil now that gas sales have collapsed. Ambitious state spending plans are based on oil revenues rising this year…

Russia and Central Asian states will cooperate on gas

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RUSSIA/CENTRAL ASIA

The same month, Kazakh Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev said Russia was willing to accept reduced rates for its gas. The two announcements follow an intense diplomatic game…

Recovery of Russian consumption is likely to moderate

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RUSSIA

Strong household demand, now restored to pre-war levels, mitigated the impact on GDP of falling exports last year. The consumer market is profoundly changed, with new brands from…

EU fiscal reforms will reinforce regional divergence

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EU

Though parameters have changed and national starting positions are recognised more, the reforms are not extensive. Debt and deficit targets remain. Indebted countries, principally…

War in Ukraine will revive but not ease EU enlargement

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EUROPE

It proposes fast-tracking the EU membership applications of Ukraine, Moldova and (subject to conditions) Georgia, an unprecedented geopolitical decision. Its recommendations have…

Vietnam will likely miss 2023 GDP growth target

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VIETNAM

GDP growth slowed to 3.3% year-on-year in the first quarter. The slowdown was mainly due to the decline in exports, with Vietnam’s top export markets -- the United States, the EU…