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Belarus seeks new partners to reduce Russian pressure

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BELARUS

The abrupt halt to Russian oil supplies threatened the refining industry that is critical to Minsk's finances. Acutely aware of Russian leverage, Belarusian President Alexander…

Kazakhstan pursues own path while wedded to Russia

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KAZAKHSTAN

Business relocations may provide a modest boost to Kazakhstan's hopes of diversifying its hydrocarbons-based economy and reducing reliance on Russia. For the moment, it needs…

Turkmen gas plans will balance China and Russia

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TURKMENISTAN

Turkmen leaders rarely visit foreign countries. The visit to Beijing aimed at securing Chinese commitment to completing a new natural gas pipeline through Tajikistan and…

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…