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CIS economic group will help Russia weather sanctions

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CIS

Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the opening ceremony by video link, hailing the “irresistible” trend towards multipolarity and economic globalisation. The forum discussed…

Kremlin tries to manage toxic Russian pensions reform

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RUSSIA

Not just Kremlin opponents but even its supporters have organised nationwide protests against the government's plan to raise the retirement age. The demonstrations do not…

Eurasian union not in a strong position to help Russia

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EURASIAN ECONOMIC UNION

Unlike the EU, the EEU is dominated by one state, Russia, which created it to exert power over former Soviet territories and which makes and breaks the rules. Moscow now wants to…

Russia adjusts foreign trade to ensure food supply

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RUSSIA

At the retail end, government agencies are trying to ensure supply, regulate prices and curb panic-buying. At national level, food imports are being facilitated and grain exports…

Belarus leader concedes nothing to Russia or opponents

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BELARUS

Lukashenka consolidated his domestic position with an election that gave him an entirely loyal parliament before his summit with Putin, at which he gave nothing away.

Uzbekistan slipping backwards to earlier repression

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UZBEKISTAN

As he heads towards a presidential election in October, specific recent developments and the general direction of travel indicate a desire to tighten rather than ease the…

Belarusian pension system is long-term vulnerability

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BELARUS

Belarus's pension system.

Kazakh election will merely defer transition challenge

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KAZAKHSTAN

Tokayev is heading for victory in the June 9 presidential election with the backing of the ruling Nur Otan party and its leader Nazarbayev. A wave of protests has accompanied the…

Russian president may regret 'owning' pension reform

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RUSSIA

Opposition to the retirement age increase is widespread, with frequent street protests, Communist successes in the regional elections and talk of a referendum. President Vladimir…

Georgian ruling party will be weakened by reform drive

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GEORGIA

The modified bill amends the reform plans and delays some changes until after the next presidential and parliamentary polls. It ignores objections raised by the opposition and…