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Millions of Russians (close to 10% of the population) still live in depressed 'monotowns' – single-factory (or single-industry) towns built in the Soviet era. Many monotowns are…
As top officials in Dagestan were arrested and charged with stealing state funds, Vasilyev dissolved the entire regional government. Investigators from Russia are now widening the…
Special economic zones in Russia.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB224039
ISSN: 2633-304X
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State resources are going to the new acquisitions while many Russian regions struggle. Western sanctions have undermined industrial activity and put a strain on their budgets. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275553
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These are the first offensive operations using Western equipment and benefitting from NATO countries’ training in their use, and confirm Kyiv’s commitment to counter-offensive…
French President Emmanuel Macron initiated the call, signalling a determination to revive the four-party 'Normandy format' talks which had ground to a halt. Kyiv lodged a formal…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB222414
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Khabarovsk is entering a third week of sustained protests following the arrest of regional governor Sergey Furgal. The Kremlin has not responded to this act of rebellion and has…
Zelensky won in 20 out of 25 regions including the capital Kyiv, Poroshenko in just two, third-placed Yulia Tymoshenko in one and Yury Boyko in two (with smaller populations).
The rebel takeover of Ukrainian-owned businesses is a response to Kyiv's decision yesterday to halt freight traffic to and from the region, as economic warfare temporarily takes…
Outlook for Afghanistan's security in 2017.