Global Scans · Russia · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Russia is becoming an independent geopolitical actor. Russia will seek to maintain the world's strategic balance of power. A resurgent Russia is likely to continue to stir up trouble across much of Central and East Europe and the Middle East. It remains to be seen whether a rapprochement is possible with the U.S. And, Russia's economy is expected to return to modest growth in late 2016 and 2017, further strengthening its hand.

• [New] With regards to pork, its production is expected to increase in China and Vietnam, after the outbreak of Asian Porcine Fever, and also in Russia. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Russian hacktivist groups and nation-state advanced persistent threat teams are responsible for the most attacks resulting in operational disruptions. Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland
• [New] The Power of Siberia 2 could allow Russia to effectively replace its former European demand with Chinese purchases, even if Beijing extracts tough terms. Caliber.az
• [New] Russia aims to use fear in Europe to gain concessions in its war against Ukraine and a possible future NATO-Russia war. Critical Threats
• [New] Russia aims to create fear throughout the European population and fragment NATO's resolve. Critical Threats
• [New] Russia has adopted mitigation measures as expected. The Changing Character of War Centre
• [New] Broadening alliances will be a valuable solution to the alignment of Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran. The Changing Character of War Centre
• Russia has been constructing power lines into occupied southern Ukraine that could connect the ZNPP to the Russian power grid, and Russian officials have announced their intention to bring the ZNPP to its full operational capacity under Russian control. Critical Threats
• Russia's problems with oil refinery capabilities will likely persist amidst more damage to Russian oil refineries. Critical Threats

Last updated: 11 October 2025