It remains unclear whether or not Russia will actually invade Ukraine, and if it does so, what form this invasion will … take. In this note, we outline two broad scenarios: targeted strikes by Russia in Ukraine accompanied by further non … sanctions on either Russian GDP or the FX rate. However, we find that Russia is extremely vulnerable to a reduction in the price …

attract foreign business and drive FDI in Russia.• Five top trade partners increased their import purchases from Russia from … energy as a “new nuclear weapon”, along with further innovations. Markets felt the pressure of Russia and Saudi Arabia oil … price war influence game.• The clarity in Putin's 2020 constitutional amendments may bring stability to Russia and clarity …

international actors (namely the European Union (EU) and Russia) can explain the persistence of the authoritarian regime in Belarus … significant Russian influence. Apart from the absence of substantial linkages between Belarus and the EU, such factors as Russia …