...Oxford Analytica Headline RUSSIA: Trade pressures likely to persist RUSSIA: According to data released by the central bank today, Russia's exports fell by 7% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024 to USD99.6bn. Lower oil prices, sanctions and logistical challenges drove the decline...

...Oxford Analytica Significance Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine exacerbated supply chain disruptions in the region, raising food and energy prices. South-east Asian leaders have not isolated Russia, but the war has reinforced doubts among them about its reliability as an arms supplier. Impacts...

.... Washington will seize the opportunity to dilute Russian presence in North Africa. Nonetheless, Algeria, which has long touted its foreign policy neutrality, will likely seek to manage ties with Russia, and keep Moscow close. See ALGERIA: Algiers seeks boost in regional role - November 6, 2024 ©...

... in 2023, as contract disputes, infrastructure failures and sanctions hit exports to EU countries. Sales to Turkey and some Southern European countries through the TurkStream pipeline have not fallen (see RUSSIA: Gas exports to EU will continue - January 2, 2025). Exports to China via the Power...

...Oxford Analytica Headline RUSSIA: LNG exports will face more challenges in 2025 RUSSIA: In 2024, Russian LNG exports reached a record 33.6 million tonnes, a 4% increase from 2023, according to Kpler data cited by Russian media outlet RBC today. Over half (52%) of these exports went...

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... or recommendations that may be relied on. Where links to external websites are provided, this does not indicate that Oxford Analytica or Emerald agree with, endorse or have checked for accuracy the contents of said sites. 2025 India China AP Russia INDIA/CHINA international relations border...

...Oxford Analytica Headline SYRIA: Diplomacy shows results, but pressure is high Syria ME/NAF EU Russia © Oxford Analytica 2025. All rights reserved. This content contains general information about geopolitical, macroeconomic and social developments or (where stated) other matters...

... to challenge Lukashenka's leadership meaningfully. Lukashenka will push for Russia to deploy Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missiles on Belarusian territory. Belarus' political system suppresses open political competition, although it does simulate at least a modicum of participation. This year...

... or recommendations that may be relied on. Where links to external websites are provided, this does not indicate that Oxford Analytica or Emerald agree with, endorse or have checked for accuracy the contents of said sites. 2025 Slovakia EUR Russia Ukraine international relations politics social...

...Oxford Analytica Headline HUNGARY: Budapest may complicate EU's Russia sanctions HUNGARY: Representatives of EU member states are meeting today to discuss extending the bloc's economic sanctions against Russia. The 15 extant sanctions packages need to be extended unanimously by EU members every...

... cabinet has historically tended to damage smaller partners, sometimes pushing them below the electoral barrier in subsequent elections. Both parties will struggle to keep afloat, being just a few percentage points above the threshold. Bulgaria EUR North Macedonia Russia Ukraine economy...

...Oxford Analytica Recent damage to power and data cables highlights their vulnerability to deniable attacks See RUSSIA: Underwater threat to infrastructure will rise - January 21, 2025 © Oxford Analytica 2025. All rights reserved. This content contains general information about...

...Oxford Analytica Headline RUSSIA: Pressure on foreign business will rise © Oxford Analytica 2025. All rights reserved. This content contains general information about geopolitical, macroeconomic and social developments or (where stated) other matters. It does not contain advice...

... with unrivalled defence spending, gives it the potential to influence the bloc’s future course significantly. Impacts A new EU sanctions package against Russia is likely to be proposed soon. Poland’s alliance priorities could shift from the Visegrad Four to the Baltic states, which share common security...

... that may be relied on. Where links to external websites are provided, this does not indicate that Oxford Analytica or Emerald agree with, endorse or have checked for accuracy the contents of said sites. 2025 Moldova RUCIS Europe Russia economy industry international relations politics...

... or recommendations that may be relied on. Where links to external websites are provided, this does not indicate that Oxford Analytica or Emerald agree with, endorse or have checked for accuracy the contents of said sites. 2025 United States Panama LA/C NA China Russia PANAMA/US economy industry...

...Oxford Analytica Significance Russia's sophisticated underwater reconnaissance capabilities pose a significant threat to the global underwater cable network vital for international communication, financial transactions and trade. Impacts For as long as the war in Ukraine continues, further...

.... It does not contain advice or recommendations that may be relied on. Where links to external websites are provided, this does not indicate that Oxford Analytica or Emerald agree with, endorse or have checked for accuracy the contents of said sites. 2025 Russia United States NA RUCIS China G8...

...Oxford Analytica Headline RUSSIA: Gas exports to Iran will grow slowly © Oxford Analytica 2025. All rights reserved. This content contains general information about geopolitical, macroeconomic and social developments or (where stated) other matters. It does not contain advice or recommendations...