Analyses

• The ritual revolt in the State Duma

  The protest of the 'licensed opposition' who lost the regional elections is in fact nothing more than a ritual, and is not directed against Vladimir Putin, who is the actual decision-maker behind the 'managed' elections

• Azerbaijan threatens Turkey with a change in gas policy

  In response to Ankara's rapprochement with Armenia, Baku has threatened to block the implementation of new energy projects on Turkish territory