Did Putin win too many votes by mistake in the most falsified election in post-Soviet history?
Was Russia’s presidential election the most falsified in post-Soviet history? And did over-enthusiastic officials give him too many votes by mistake?
Read StoryCOMMENT: Rising tension between France and Azerbaijan is a drag on peace process with Armenia
France is taking independent steps regarding the South Caucasus, as French President Emmanuel Macron attempts to bolster his role as a top European leader.
Read StoryBOFIT: Russian growth fades, but budget spending up sharply. Has the military Keynesianism maxed out?
Based on the monthly estimate released by Russia’s ministry for economic development, on-year GDP growth has slowed in recent months, while budget spending is up sharply.
Read StoryTEHRAN BLOG: Persian New Year set to bring more gloom for Iranians
Iranians will celebrate the start of the Persian New Year Nowruz on March 20. Next year looks to be another year of economic difficulty, as the rial continues to depreciate.
Read StoryIndia to headline the rapid catch up of global emerging markets by 2050 – Capital Economics
Emerging markets will overtake the Western world in terms of the collective nominal size of their economies by 2050, with China and India as the second and third largest behind the US, according to Capital Economics’ long-term forecasts.
Read StoryMOSCOW BLOG: Life in Russia has always been rubbish, that is why Putin would have been re-elected even in a fair election
“Life is hard. But at least it's short.” That is an old Soviet joke that plays on the harsh conditions Russians lived under since Tsarist times. Those times changed when Russian President Vladimir Putin came to power.
Read StoryPutin declares victory in “obviously not free nor fair” presidential election
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a sweeping victory in the country's presidential election, after apparently winning 87% of the vote.
Read StoryKosovo yields over Decani monastery to pursue Council of Europe membership
Closely guarded Serbian Orthodox monastery deep inside Kosovo has long been a source of tension between Pristina and Belgrade.
Read StoryVISEGRAD BLOG: Governments battle central banks in Poland and Hungary
The apparent threats to central bank independence are now worrying markets and the European Central Bank.
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