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Russian farming will boost exports and replace imports

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RUSSIA

Russia's farming sector.

Russian farming thrives despite COVID-19 and drought

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RUSSIA

Retail supply chains have proved more robust than expected. Climate change is not central to thinking on agriculture yet but drought, flooding or both are becoming regular…

Moldovan government grits its teeth for recession

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MOLDOVA

A recent reshuffle raises questions about whether government can avoid returning to old problems of infighting and nepotism; this is important if IMF support is to continue. Until…

Belarus-Russia 'union' talk is mostly posturing

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BELARUS/RUSSIA

Prospects for substantive unification between Russia and Belarus.

Russian farms perform well but face challenges

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RUSSIA

State-supported substitution of banned Western foodstuffs has boosted agriculture, which in 2016 enjoyed its most successful year in the post-Soviet period. Both the wheat harvest…

Central Asian states face high climate change risks

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CENTRAL ASIA

Climate change in Central Asia.

Tajik and Kyrgyz economies show unexpected strength

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TAJIKISTAN/KYRGYZSTAN

Both have avoided the deep economic crisis that seemed likely in the spring. Income from remittances, on which both rely heavily, has recovered after a dip following the invasion.

Russia's falling population cannot meet labour needs

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RUSSIA

Demographic decline now appears inevitable, leading to a smaller, less productive working-age population. In addition to short-term disruptions caused by pandemic-related…

Prospects for Central Asia in 2019

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PROSPECTS 2019

Prospects for Central Asia in 2019.

Russian gas exports may see uptick in fourth quarter

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RUSSIA

Before the COVID-19 related downturn in demand, Gazprom's position as Europe's dominant supplier was challenged by higher liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports. The company is being…