Mass protests across Germany after AfD gains point to rising political risk for companies, investors and regional business planning.
Putin told Pashinyan that Armenia’s move toward EU membership would effectively mean leaving the EAEU, raising the stakes for trade and strategy.
The US launched airstrikes on Iranian military and infrastructure targets and reinstated a maritime blockade, triggering retaliatory attacks on American bases in the Gulf region.
Germany's 2027 budget includes a 6% spending increase and a 32.7% rise in defense funding amid security concerns, sparking debate over fiscal priorities and economic growth.
President Putin threatens Armenia with higher tariffs and work restrictions if it leaves the Eurasian Economic Union amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Uzbekistan's halt on gold exports has caused a nearly 30% drop in exports in early 2026, signaling a strategic shift focused on reserve management amid changing trade dynamics.