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Russian outflows to continue with or without sanctions

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RUSSIA

Capital outflows from Russia.

OPEC+ cuts to hit Russian external surplus into 2021

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RUSSIA

Foreign investment slowed, private capital flowed out and geopolitical risk and ruble depreciation dented foreign investors' appetite for Russian government bonds.

Cyprus is becoming less attractive to Russian business

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CYPRUS/RUSSIA

The exodus of Russian capital from Cyprus.

Economic improvements in Libya hinge on political deal

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LIBYA

The split in government since mid-2014 has contributed to a prolonged and severe contraction of the oil and gas sector. Before the revolution in 2011, Libya was a major target for…

Russia's economy will benefit from thaw with Trump

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RUSSIA/UNITED STATES

Russia-US relations and its impact on the Russian economy.

Panama leak to boost global fight against tax evasion

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INTERNATIONAL

The 'Panama papers' disclosures brought attention to the weak harmonisation of corporate tax policies, creating loopholes that can be exploited to avoid and evade tax. The…

China-Vietnam spat could hit oil and gas firms

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CHINA/VIETNAM

This marked the reassertion of one of China's most provocative positions, an implied claim to energy resource rights across the area enclosed by its 'nine-dash line', in…

Renewable energy capacity will rise with costs falling

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INTERNATIONAL

Governments are formulating their environmental policies in line with the Paris climate agreement and falling costs make renewables the cheapest option for new generating…

Sea route and energy are key to Russia's Arctic vision

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RUSSIA

Russian Arctic update.

Somalia and Turkey may struggle to realise oil deal

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SOMALIA/TURKEY

The deal builds on the recent ten-year agreement on maritime defence cooperation. Somalia is believed to have significant onshore and offshore oil and gas potential. However…