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Analysis: Putin’s end-game? Split Ukraine and install ‘tame’ leadership, analysts say

Summary Control of all of Ukraine probably not part of plan Russian tactics suggest ‘flanking movement’ Western Ukraine could be under Belarus-like regime Splitting Ukraine would reduce costs of occupation BRUSSELS/MOSCOW, Feb 25 – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine looks designed to take Kyiv and create a land corridor […]

Analysis: India’s growth budget sparks concerns on inflation, tighter rates

Summary Traders sees risks from growth-focused budget, record borrowing High oil prices, prospect of Fed hikes contribute to worries Cenbank held key repo rate at record low of 4% since May 2020 Plan to borrow record 14.95 trln rupees exceeds market estimates NEW DELHI, Feb 2 – India’s […]

Analysis: Biden talks down Russia, spurs allies in bid to back Putin into a corner

WASHINGTON/GENEVA, June 17: – President Joe Biden on his first foreign foray sought to cast Russia not as a direct competitor to the United States but as a bit player in a world where Washington is increasingly pre-occupied by China. Aides said Biden wanted to send a message […]

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