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Russian ruble weathers sanctions storm
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Russian ruble weathers sanctions storm

Having plunged to a record low against the US dollar in early March, the ruble has since recovered most of its losses. Does this mean sanctions can’t impact the Russian economy as much as the West hoped? We asked Eurasia Group senior analyst Jason Bush for his take on the strength of Russia’s economy amid the war and the Western backlash.

Election officials display a ballot paper while sorting and counting votes after polls close at a polling station during Zambia's general elections.
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Election crisis in one of Africa’s most stable democracies, Mecca agreement may get another signee, SCOTUS sides with Trump on mail-in ballots

The mineral-rich southern African nation of Zambia is slipping into political crisis following last week’s disputed election, in which incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema won a second five-year term.

What We're Watching: Western "unity", Putin boosts ruble, China-India meeting
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What We're Watching: US-EU gas deal, Putin's ruble ruse, China-India meeting

NATO united but Europe less so on Russia, Putin's ruble ruse, China/India patching things up